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1) Computer networks team report due, noon

2) Computer organization cache analysis due, 5 PM

3) Computer organization lab 2 redo due, 10 PM

4) Numerical methods program 5 and writeup due, 11 PM

Well folks, fall semester is coming to an end this week, and it’s definitely crunch time! Had I posted this at the beginning of the week, the list of tasks to be accomplished on or before this friday would’ve been about twice as long. Then it’s study study study all weekend for finals next week monday, tuesday and wednesday.

I don’t normally complain about a heavy workload in classes, maybe this is even about normal for some folks out there. But I am feeling a little stressed out about all the end-of-the-semester tasks set before me in the next week. I pray I’m able to focus and perform well on these assignments as well as finals next week. Heaven knows I could use the good grades, it’d be a bonus if I could keep my wits about me too.

Well it’s November 17 and the ground is very much so covered in beautiful white powder. We had a taste of snow a little over a week ago, with about 2 inches accumulating locally and then melting off early last week. Now it’s back with ~3 inches of cover and we might actually get to keep it! Forecasts predict highs not exceeding the freezing point at least until next weekend. Mostly cold weather in store.

Mont Ripley has even started their snow machines. They are trying to get a jump start on a solid base for the season. It’s a good sign!

As you may have gathered from my last post, I have been anxiously awaiting the release of the computer game Far Cry 2. Now it’s out! Here’s a little gallery I created, documenting some hunting I did in the game.

Rise up at the crack of dawn, the wild buffalo are grazing:

Got one in my sights:

Ooh! A zebra too!

Got one! The family will eat tonight:

Something makes me want to say ‘You killed 1346 lbs of meat but were able to carry only 200 lbs back to the wagon.’ Anyway, the game is pretty amazing. The graphics are just stunning, these small screenshots do not do it justice. Unfortunately, hunting is not an official part of the game and there is nothing to do with animals once you kill them. Ah well.