31
Aug
Few Changes
Made a few changes today, I upgraded wordpress, got a new style and a few new sidebar items. Also thinking about getting a new domain, RootDogg really doesn’t mean anything anymore so thinking about a new one.
I also started crunching for Rosetta@home again, so will post about that sooner or later.
29
Aug
Network and Grid Computing Module
I have just been comfirmed that I have been enrolled on a 5th module for semester 2 of my second year of uni. When I was looking at my options I thought I couldn’t take the module as both my options are in semester 1, however over the summer and talking it over with friends I found out I could take an extra module in semester 2 which would allow me to do Grid Computing.
This means I’m going to have alot of work to do in semester 2 so alot less partying eh?
So what is Grid Computing? Grid computing is a form of distributed computing where you have a super computer made up networked computers acting to preform very large tasks which require a lot of processing time. An example task would be rendering animations like Pixar movies.
However it is a long time before I start this module so stay tuned.
28
Aug
Needs a clean?
Two weeks of festivals, 6 days parked in fields, I’m thinking I need to wash my car.
28
Aug
Reading 2008
Well I have finally got round to posting again, after Reading a few mates from back home came to Stafford to hang out and drink some beer, so now I’ve finally had a decent night sleep and recovered I’d say from the two festivals.
Reading was great, loved every minute, met some nice people in the crowd waiting for acts to come on stage and even though one of the tents got broken in to, we all had a great time and in the end the stolen bag was returned (another story).
Dizzee Rascal, Rage and Pendulum all rocked Reading for me, I had a mental time in the crowed for Pendulum. I also really liked Hadouken a band I’d never heard of before. I’m going to leave this now with a link to Hadouken’s highlights, can you spot me in the crowd?
19
Aug
Wasp Sting!
Just been stung by a wasp and thought it was good post to start with after V! Will post my views on V a little later when I get hold of the photos! All I can stay it that it was amasing even with our tents being flooded on the second night! adds to the fun I say.
More to come soon!
11
Aug
Car Insurance Paid
Paid a total of £815 for another year of car insurance today for the Astra so back on third party fire. The insurance is with Chris Knott and means I can get the Astra lowered as it will be declared when the insurance kicks in!
I’d recommend Chris Knott to anyone. When getting the quote and paying for it the service I got was excellent, I hope to never have to deal with them again to my next renewal but if I do I’m sure the service will be great. Unlike Direct Line who took 6 months to change the locks on the Zafira.