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Fire at St. George
We could see the flames and smoke from our back lot some 4 or 5 blocks away. After throwing on jackets, scarves, and gloves, we ran down the street with cell phone cameras in hand. By the time we got there, many other people had gathered in the blockbuster parking lot, just looking up. Smoke filled the already dark night air and a gentle mist of water frosted our faces from the fire hoses doing... [read more]
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Voice of Michael
So an old buddy of mine from my days at Indiana University has started his career as a voice-over artist in Nashville, Tennessee. He was (and I’m sure still is) an amazingly talented trombone player and quite a funny guy. I have been through his site and love listening to his demos. If you need, or know of anyone that could use Michael’s talents, I encourage you to contact him. Best of luck Flowers! Link:... [read more]
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This I Believe - The Universe is Conspiring to Help Us
I enjoy podcasts. I get much of my daily news and some entertainment through this medium. One podcast that I subscribe to is the NPR: This I Believe series, which is people who write essays and read them telling what they believe. It is usually an interesting story that is heartfelt and uplifting. After this weeks was downloaded, I felt that I had to share it a little further. It is really that good of... [read more]
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Non-Select
I got the bad news this morning. I was sitting in my Computer Organization class and felt my phone ring, saw it was my recruiter and practically ran out of the classroom, hah. Unfortunately it was for bad news, I am non-select for January IW boards. The current plan is to get me some interviews with some higher ranking officers to get a few more competitive letters of recommendations. Then my package will be resubmitted... [read more]
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Fork Bomb
In my network programming class we are learning about processes and signals. We have just recently learned about fork bombs. I thought I would just share a little of my findings with regards to this intriguing concept. Basically a fork bomb is when you computer creates too many processes so that the operating system is not able to function. On the wikipedia article, they give numerous examples of how to create these very simple wabbits. ... [read more]
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Just waiting...
It seems as though the SWO, SNA, NFO communities are finding out results from January boards. I emailed my recruiter last Thursday night, and heard back from him Friday morning saying that he checks OTOOLS every morning for results from the boards, but alas, nothing for IW yet. “But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” Romans: 8:25 KJV [read more]
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New iPhone Locate me is just plain wrong
It was a fun day with the MacWorld 2008 Keynote presentation by the infamous Steve Jobs. He usually puts on a good show with some witty (and sometimes edgy) humor. Really the only thing that I took interest in was the iPhone updates. Firmware 1.1.3 has now been released, and I was quick to download and install it to my phone. Some of the new features are customizing the home screen with moving/adding icons, updates... [read more]
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Winter Quarter
Winter quarter is probably my least favorite of all the quarters when it comes to the school year. Those that know me well, know that I am always cold and really just plain dislike cold weather. I will say, however, that the classes this quarter are looking to be pretty fun so far. I am taking: Computer Organization, Network Programming, Wireless and Mobile Networking, Marksmanship, Men’s Choir, and Topics in Literature. Every single one of... [read more]
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Now we wait...
I just got word from my processor that my package has been submitted. In her words: “Now it is just a matter of time and other people in control.” I believe January boards are sometime in the middle of the month. So we wait, and keep our fingers crossed. After my package is reviewed I will either be denied or professionally recommended. If I am denied, I will resubmit my package again. If I am... [read more]
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Book: TimeShift
Book: TimeShift Author: C.K. Elstun I just finished TimeShift by C.K. Elstun. It is a book based on flying, romance, and the space-time continuum. The book is a good and quick read. It was given to my Dad, as a gift from the author, a guy he works with. My Dad gave me the book to read as I love to fly, and the book is based in the Cincinnati/Dayton area, with much mention of... [read more]
Jason Pawlak
Me and my Internet
Husband, Dad, Navy Officer, Coder, and Tinkerer. I have many interests and am always looking to learn something new. This site is a launching point to the many areas of the Internet that represent me.