Kerry tells me...
on good authority that
"A rat cDNA probe specific for either Slit1 or Slit2 was used to screen a mouse bacterial artificial chromosome 129 ES cell library".But she adds
I don't know what it means either.
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on good authority that
"A rat cDNA probe specific for either Slit1 or Slit2 was used to screen a mouse bacterial artificial chromosome 129 ES cell library".But she adds
I don't know what it means either.
cwhitt: I can't wait for YC, but it's really hurting my schedule right now
Kerry: Yeah, the weekend is great, but it's the months of free slave labor leading up to it that hurt.
That's what I'd like to be able to say at some point in the future. I really would like to apply all that I have learned in audio, lighting, video, and computers to improving the use of media and technology in churches. Yesterday was a small step towards that. Victory Christian Centre hired me for a short consultation on their sound system.
I'd like to thank Steve Clarke and Victory for hiring me. I hope that they feel I was worth their money. I really appreciate that Steve recognized that the value I provide him is not just my time, but also all the time and effort that went into learning what I know. I'm afraid that will be an uncommon experience among churches that want to spend the minimum possible to eliminate technical complaints. I'm all for good stewardship, but striving for technical excellence is not equivalent to minimum effort to eliminate technical complaints.
So anyway, thanks again to Steve and Victory for offering to pay me more than I would have asked for on my first paid consulting job.
I'm really proud of Kerry. Yesterday she was awarded a scholarship. I'll probably get the details wrong but it is something like the most promising new research in the Dalhousie Psych department or something. The Hebb Award. Apparently it's a big deal to win this. Congratulations, Kerry!
Mom sent me an email from Qatar for the first time today. Seems like things over there are going very well, so I'm happy for my parents.
Get those last minute registrations in! As of yesterday I think there were 1843 registered, which is about 12 away from our total 2001 registration. I think we're going to approach 2000 attendees this year, and maybe more. The Gander Community Centre can only hold a little more than 2000, so if you're registering on site, get there early!
The last few days have been totally absorbed with YC preparations. Despite a few technical glitches, I'm feeling very excited about this year! My area, technical production is shaping up well. Our guest speakers and musical lineup is excellent! This YC is going to be better than ever, so if you can be there, watching the webcast at ycnewfoundland.org is the next best thing.
Interesting side note: the YC committee was recently contacted by the principal of a Christian high school in the US. Apparently this man wants to come to YC and volunteer. I don't know if there is a connection with Gander hosting Americans stranded on 2001-Sept-11, but whatever the reason, I think it's pretty cool that this guy wants to help!
Thesis work has been at a crawl in the last week, I hate to admit. Not a standstill, but next door. The unexpected YC troubles on Thursday postponed my 'get back to schoolwork' date until today, but I think I do have a little room to put YC prep on the back burner for the next few days. Last Wednesday I also took a day to help my sister and brother-in-law paint their basement to have it ready to rent on Oct 1...
...speaking of Oct 1. 26 years. Sheesh. This past year has evaporated. I can't believe 26 is only 3 days away. At least I'll get some gifts. Kerry's already arrived in the mail and I can't wait to open it!
My Mom just called from Doha, Qatar, where it is approximately 7:15 PM (I think) to say that she arrived safely and had a good trip. She hadn't even taken her shoes off after arriving from the airport.
Well, YC is getting closer, time is getting short on my research and thesis, and my mother leaves for Qatar today. I intend to start updating this a little more regularly just in case mom remembers how to find my website.
While I'm at it, if anybody out there knows of a cheap source for plexiglass, I'll be forever in your debt.
I had a great trip to Halifax last week. Kerry's apartment is very nice, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Halifax International Air Show. Thanks to Kerry for coming with me on our last full day together.
I also highly recommend the Argentia ferry route for communting to St. John's from the North American mainland. I'll gladly pay an extra $60 to swap a 10 hour day of driving for lounging, watching four movies and doing a bit of schoolwork on my laptop.
Chris Nelson has an interesting perspective today on America's withdrawl from the rest of the world since 2001-09-11. I have to say that I don't think it could be said much better. In fact, if somebody else had said it, it wouldn't have had the same potence as it does coming from an American.