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| Okay....Since last time, I've successfully graduated from college, have not yet received my degree in the mail, still don't have a job offer (I have another interview later this week; hopefully it should go well.), helped out at a college fair, and helped a tiny bit with a friend's wedding plans while bumming around her place in Phoenix. I now know more about purchasing bridal gowns, flowers, tuxedos, bridesmaid's dresses, invitations, and venues than I will need to know for a long time. I should become a wedding planner ^_^
My family flew out for my graduation, and stayed for the weekend, leaving right before the triple digit temperatures that simmered us the day they left. My sister stayed for an extra day and became a bit lobster-y due to her unfamiliarity with the savagery of the Tucson sun and a heck-bent will to return to Chicago with a tan. After the redness faded, I'm sure a darker complexion is exactly what she received.
I pray for the best for all back in the Midwestern region, as that type of flooding is not an issue here. Flash floods however, when our rivers finally become rivers during the monsoon, are entirely familiar.
Anyways, I need to find my keys, and get some food.
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| Wedding ConstructionNo, I'm not getting married.
This site will be undergoing multiple changes over the next couple of days as it will be serving as the test bed for the wedding site of a friend of mine. So when you see an abundance of pink, flowers, roses, love themes and general wedding stuff, please do not be alarmed. All will return to normal when an internet method of wedding information delivery is chosen by the bride-to-be (once again, not me).
Thank you for your cooperation.
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| Online papers Oh my...I'm not sure if I mentioned, but I am now a cited author. The army cited my paper on the phase retrieval algorithms for the James Webb Space Telescope. I can't see what information they drew from my paper (as I wrote it well over a year ago, rather hastily); I can only assume they pulled some of the math. Its rather embarrassing, really. Anyways, here's the link to my website (only the paper's there, sorry) and the link to the citation.
u.arizona.edu/~tlmaggia
http://www.dodsbir.net/solicitation/sttr07/army07.htm
Do a page search for 'tlmaggia' to find it.
I wonder what will happen when UA deletes my account....
In other news, the Legend of Zelda mangas for Ocarina of Time have been licensed for translation in the U.S. recently. (according to GamerTell, Anime News Network and Joystiq, so I think its legit.)
http://www.gamertell.com/gaming/comment/viz-media-acquires-legend-of-zelda-manga/
There are a few others from the same artist group (for Majora's Mask, Oracle of Time/Ages etc.) but I didn't find any releast information on them.
I own the Japanese version, and I think they're pretty good for game mangas. Its almost worth obtaining them for the images themselves.
Fronts of both novels to be translated. (first is on the right)
Back of 1st novel (So cute!)
Back of 2nd novel (gorgeous image of Zelda here!)
The LOTR symphony was absolutely beautiful, and showed artwork (mostly from the movies?) to coincide with the various portions. Even though we arrived a bit late due to technical difficulties, we only missed the first ten minutes or so. To sixoclockbells -- I don't think the LOTR CDs were performed by the Tucson Symphony Orchestra (maybe an orchestra from Australia?) but the Tucson Boy's Chorus sang for the symphony and they're world famous!
Super Smash Bros. Brawl is a wonderful addition to the Smash world. The Final smash attacks are awesome to see and use, and the co-op play makes for more two-person fun than constant vs play. Subspace Emissary contains a small storyline (not very in-depth but eh.) that includes most of the fighting characters (complete with CG sequences). Its fun to see the interaction of all the different characters as they work together towards a common goal. The scenes containing Princess Zelda and Princess Peach together are my favorite. The mode is also great for learning most of the character's moves and you are forced to play as certain characters during certain portions of the game. The final boss is a bit of a pain, but beatable (for us on Normal mode ^_^). Unless I was really bored and looking for an insane challenge, would I try the boss on a more difficult level. Its a nice feaure that all the characters may be unlocked through the Subspace Emissary mode, which is more than can be said for Melee (where I still haven't unlocked everyone). The trophys are beautiful and varied, and you can collect stickers that add points to characters defenses and attacks. The new stages are interactive, which can lead to some interesting surprises during vs play. For example, the Wario stage requires the players to obey on-screen commands while fighting or their character sustains damage. I have not utilized the online feature and probably never will due to both Au's and I's security paranoia.
Anyways, finals are coming up so you all stop reading and go study!!!
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| Photos...Hey all,
I've just uploaded a small photo album of some of my Gundam Seed Destiny figure collection for a trial run. Check it out, and let me know what you think! ^_^
~Iano
(Update on Brawl and the Symphony (attended March 30) in the works) | | |
| Happy Easter!Easter Greetings!
As of March 23, 2008 at approximately 6:27pm we have officially unlocked all playable characters in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, have over 150 songs, 100+ different stickers and have collected all of the online Friend Icons (even though we don't play online). Which is more than I can say for my Melee game -_-; It is much more fun to unlock stuff in Brawl than it ever was in Melee, mainly because of the two different co-op modes, which allow for multiplayer action outside of the direct one-on-one combat. Why the sudden increase in Brawl activity? I miss Paula!!!!!! She left for home yesterday, prompting both Au and I to drown our sorrows in video games.
Last week was packed incredibly full of fun stuff, including improving my catch and throwing skills, visiting Amanda in Phoenix, swimming, sunning, tennis, tours, shopping, sleeping, drawing, movie watching, and more. The time did not include homework, or much cleaning, though we did get a table assembled, with extra help.
Anyways, I need to continue on the homework that is due tomorrow.
~ciao
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