Monthly Archive for December, 2007

Admissions Update

I’ve been a busy guy recently. Having taken my SAT2 in chemistry a week ago from today, I await my scores with fright (December 20, not 29). I’m tidying up my essays for MIT, and have one essay left to be written (Tufts supplement). After those tasks are finished, I’ll submit my Common Application and MIT application online. The paper portions of my MIT application have been mailed, and my other school’s papers will follow early this week.

Thoughts on The Golden Compass

Last night I finally saw The Golden Compass, after anticipating its release for months. The movie itself was amazing. My major concerns in the production process were resolved, although I have new ones. I’m not going to write a long review, because that job is better done by my favorite His Dark Materials fansite (SPOILER WARNING), but I have some thoughts. Read on, but beware, there are spoilers. I write my review as commentary intended for someone who has both read the books and seen the movie. If you haven’t seen the movie, see it! I loved it, and I bet you will too.

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Received an email this morning.

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Thanks

Heising Robert

Rather than replying to his email, I’ll say it here: I’m not interested in advertising at this point.

If you don’t remember my personal (not professional) stance on web advertising, read this post. As of now, Exposay is personal.

Another Bubble

Nerdy, but true.

Should Have Done This Earlier

You can now post comments without logging in. Post away. Of course, a consistent identity is a bonus of registering to post.

Ira Glass on Storytelling

Came across a great series of videos of This American Life’s host (and personal hero of mine), Ira Glass, giving tips for effective storytelling. The clips weigh in at about seventeen minutes total, but they’re totally worth it.

Parts: One, two, three, four.