So uhhhhh, yeah....
雪が降る
そして病気だ
不公平
So another random japanese haiku. And a rather loose translation.
it snows once again
and I am struck with illness
is it not unfair?
Yes, loose, quite loose. Literally what I said in japanese is
it snows
and I'm sick
unfair
so yeah... lacking... syllables! hehe
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Word of the Week (Feb 09 III)
Nonplus - (MW and from here on out, unless otherwise mentioned, this will be the reference)
to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do
Used in a sentence: She dropped the knife and for an instant stood nonplussed.
Reason: From when I first saw the word I really liked it, not only because it had eluded me for so long but because of what it meant. I like the idea of being hit with such a strong realization that you cannot even muster a reaction. Which is almost what I felt when I failed an important test today but my reaction was clearly to sulk until I reasoned myself into not feeling too bad about it. :)
to cause to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do
Used in a sentence: She dropped the knife and for an instant stood nonplussed.
Reason: From when I first saw the word I really liked it, not only because it had eluded me for so long but because of what it meant. I like the idea of being hit with such a strong realization that you cannot even muster a reaction. Which is almost what I felt when I failed an important test today but my reaction was clearly to sulk until I reasoned myself into not feeling too bad about it. :)
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Late Haiku!
I'm not moving it down another day, I was just late again! Sorry, gomen gomen!
maybe for the cold
chilling the air to stillness
did this come so late
and there you have it, an apology AND a haiku ^^ and here's a bonus holiday Haiku.
take your love in hand
and clench your fist to crush it
now share it with all
<3 love y'all~ Happy Valentine's Day :D <3
maybe for the cold
chilling the air to stillness
did this come so late
and there you have it, an apology AND a haiku ^^ and here's a bonus holiday Haiku.
take your love in hand
and clench your fist to crush it
now share it with all
<3 love y'all~ Happy Valentine's Day :D <3
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Word of the Week (Feb 09 II)
Nihilism - (MW)
a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless b: a doctrine that denies any objective ground of truth and especially of moral truths
Used in a sentence: Your not going to give your pokemon a nickname is so nihilistic.
Reason: Bucky's writing a paper on ethic nihilism and it totally reminded me of the fact that in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl if you don't nickname your pokemon it'll say it's a nihilistic thing to do. wwwww
a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless b: a doctrine that denies any objective ground of truth and especially of moral truths
Used in a sentence: Your not going to give your pokemon a nickname is so nihilistic.
Reason: Bucky's writing a paper on ethic nihilism and it totally reminded me of the fact that in Pokemon Diamond/Pearl if you don't nickname your pokemon it'll say it's a nihilistic thing to do. wwwww
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
random Tech Transfer paper
I recently wrote a short paper for a class called Technology Transfer. I probably didn't have to write half as much as I did but I kinda went on about things and ended up with a short paper instead of four short answers. So for whatever reason, I'm publishing it here.
Technologically speaking, I don't think a lot has really changed in the past few years. To be sure, computers have gotten better, faster and for the most part, cheaper, but what was true then is just as true now. Because of that, the question of whether we are headed in the right direction may be just as important as the matter of the speed in which we are traveling. That is, just how long will making bigger hard drives and faster processors really go for before technological advances change in their nature? If that is the “right direction” then regardless of the speed at which these developments occur, we are undoubtedly headed in it. However, if computerizing every single thing in our lives is the “wrong direction” then we may soon find ourselves in a bad place we can't easily turn back from.
Technology has become nigh ubiquitous in our daily lives and, as all things, brings with it positive and negative consequences. It makes a lot of things in our lives much easier compared to having to do things manually. For instance, paperwork in just about every field has been drastically reduced because of computers. That, in and of itself, has a consequent result, which is that it helps the environment. The opposite side of the same coin, however, is that as computers are manufactured by the millions, the efforts to recycle them, once people begin to throw them away with each upgrade, become more and more impaired. Again, as the article plainly shows, as computers continue to replace certain processes in our lives, while in many instances they often maximize our effectivity, they may also hinder us in ways that the non-computerized way would not. The woman in Houston with the “smart house” would never have to “restart” her house previous to its computerization, and the 8 hour process of her doing so is surely a bother, but because of said technology, she may be saving electricity, water and have added security.
Ultimately, the degree to which we use technology will not only be a case by case basis, but in general terms come down to each individual's decision to adopt or not. While there are certain technological advances that are practically inescapable, like this year's switch to digital transmissions, most technologies are opted into. For example, the article starts out recounting the story of Nancy as she “joined an elite group” when she purchased her car. Certainly, there have to be cautious, sound minds calculating the possible outcomes of technologies that are developed. The government will always have a certain amount of control over the process of policing technology but I think when it all comes down to it, the consumer is the one that determines what stays and what goes and that is you and I. So in the end, a degree of constraint is all but necessary as with technology's awesome potential for good, is inextricably connected to the power to harm.
©2008 Emilio Gándara
Technologically speaking, I don't think a lot has really changed in the past few years. To be sure, computers have gotten better, faster and for the most part, cheaper, but what was true then is just as true now. Because of that, the question of whether we are headed in the right direction may be just as important as the matter of the speed in which we are traveling. That is, just how long will making bigger hard drives and faster processors really go for before technological advances change in their nature? If that is the “right direction” then regardless of the speed at which these developments occur, we are undoubtedly headed in it. However, if computerizing every single thing in our lives is the “wrong direction” then we may soon find ourselves in a bad place we can't easily turn back from.
Technology has become nigh ubiquitous in our daily lives and, as all things, brings with it positive and negative consequences. It makes a lot of things in our lives much easier compared to having to do things manually. For instance, paperwork in just about every field has been drastically reduced because of computers. That, in and of itself, has a consequent result, which is that it helps the environment. The opposite side of the same coin, however, is that as computers are manufactured by the millions, the efforts to recycle them, once people begin to throw them away with each upgrade, become more and more impaired. Again, as the article plainly shows, as computers continue to replace certain processes in our lives, while in many instances they often maximize our effectivity, they may also hinder us in ways that the non-computerized way would not. The woman in Houston with the “smart house” would never have to “restart” her house previous to its computerization, and the 8 hour process of her doing so is surely a bother, but because of said technology, she may be saving electricity, water and have added security.
Ultimately, the degree to which we use technology will not only be a case by case basis, but in general terms come down to each individual's decision to adopt or not. While there are certain technological advances that are practically inescapable, like this year's switch to digital transmissions, most technologies are opted into. For example, the article starts out recounting the story of Nancy as she “joined an elite group” when she purchased her car. Certainly, there have to be cautious, sound minds calculating the possible outcomes of technologies that are developed. The government will always have a certain amount of control over the process of policing technology but I think when it all comes down to it, the consumer is the one that determines what stays and what goes and that is you and I. So in the end, a degree of constraint is all but necessary as with technology's awesome potential for good, is inextricably connected to the power to harm.
©2008 Emilio Gándara
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Haiku of the Week (Feb 09 I)
Another week, another haiku. This time I'm doing it on friday because, well the truth is I totally forgot to do it yesterday. I think it's a good thing though because that way the two features this blog has aren't both on subsequent days so as to have more stuff go on during the week. Or something like that :). Without further ado:
the circular dome
covering this wintry day
is a calm blue sea
And of course I'm talking about the sky, which so majestically envelops this very day, and presently brightens my room through the window.
:)
the circular dome
covering this wintry day
is a calm blue sea
And of course I'm talking about the sky, which so majestically envelops this very day, and presently brightens my room through the window.
:)
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Word of the Week (Feb 09 I)
Ubiquitous - (MW)
existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered
Used in a sentence: Technology has become nigh ubiquitous in our daily lives and, as all things, brings with it positive and negative consequences.
Reason: That sentence just now was from an essay that I recently wrote for a class I'm taking called Technology Transfer. More so than anything, I chose this word because of how amused Amanda was at my using 'nigh ubiquitous' in an essay for a class. :)
existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered
Used in a sentence: Technology has become nigh ubiquitous in our daily lives and, as all things, brings with it positive and negative consequences.
Reason: That sentence just now was from an essay that I recently wrote for a class I'm taking called Technology Transfer. More so than anything, I chose this word because of how amused Amanda was at my using 'nigh ubiquitous' in an essay for a class. :)
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