Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Harry Potter IV, Riverdance, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and lack of time
Wednesday, Nate and I had the evening together... (We were suppose to have the whole day, but Nate had to work... otherwise he wouldn't get his holiday pay.) So... evening come... Nate comes home... and nothing happens... I start getting edgy and bitchy and all and finally, Nate and I go out. We stopped at Chipole (the one in Dayton... which sucks) and had burritos with running disgusting sour cream. I was really beginning to think the whole day was just going to go the hell.... but then Nate surprised me by taking me to see Riverdance at the Schuster Center. >^.^< I miss music. College has seriously music deprived me.
Thankgiving was okay. The food was great, though I was still sick and didn't help out much because I felt so bad. After eating I promtly fell asleep on the floor of the rec room. Nate didn't wake me. (We were supposed to go to his house and see his family for Thanksgiving too) He said he didn't because I sick... grrr.... I wish he could have been a little selfish in that case. I don't want to keep him from his family and I did -_-
Black Friday... yes... it is as omnious as it sounds... At 4:40AM Nate and I stood at the end of the line for Curcuit City, which was half way around the building at the time. Wow... lots of people... it was the first time I even left the house on Black Friday... let alone shop. On the bright side, after we all piled in and I got squised between the MP3 player mass of people, I found a $20 MP3 CD player and a 512 KB jump drive, which is $15 after rebate (which I did mail out... in two enveloped... one for $10 and the other for $15... they make it so complicated... it horrible). Nate got his mom a digital camera and 6 memory card things... 5 for his PSP and one for his mom's camera. We got out of there around 6:30, picked up some food at McDonalds, ate and watched CSI at home and went back to bed. At 4PM I had work... at the mall. ekk... so... many.... people.... that was a Looooonnnnng day.
Sorry this post was so long in coming out. I've been extremely busy with school, work, and everything in general.
Sunday, November 20, 2005
*sniffle sniffle cough cough*
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Women aren't that hard to understand.... are we?
A WOMAN'S LANGUAGE, DEFINED |
Gentlemen: A few tips for you.
See? That wasn't too confusing. If only every guy would read this so that they would understand us. >^.^< |
Thursday, November 10, 2005
An F??? WTF?
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Comments on Requirements Analysis for System of Systems
The Quarry Challenge Project
EGR 101, Section 02
FA 05
9 Nov 05
Team Power Wheels and Styx
Grade for this interim assignment: F
Resubmit as soon as you can, to get helpful guidance
to get you back on track and on to the next assignment.
1. This is such a “We don’t care” submission that I am worried that your team may not make it past the first stages of “Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing”. What’s going on with you that you could think this is appropriate work?
2. You are expected to provide a narrative (not one PowerPoint chart of words), as a first attempt at what would be the first section of your final technical report. In this way, over the coming weeks, you will be learning the design process while also progressively completing the report in stages.
-- Power point charts should not be densely packed text in the form of complete sentences.
-- Narrative for a technical report should be in 12-pitch font, much like any other college-level term paper submission, but with title page/name of class/name of teams and team members/class name and section/date. Pages should be numbered. Margins should be reasonable. In final version, you’ll want to make proper reference to the Challenge Problem (CP) Statement as Appendix 1 to your report, and will want to refer to your diagram as a numbered, captioned figure in the report. You’ll want to amend the Appendix, or add another called Appendix 2, with the clarifying Q&As that will continue to appear over time. Narrative should somewhere say the system consists of a Sorter, Hauler, Headquarters and Communications Tower.
3. Go back and read the assignment, and try again, resubmitting as soon as you are ready, so I can give you timely feedback so you can move on to the next step. See also the chicken coop assigned reading from earlier this term. While you are not expected to go crazy with numerical breakouts of values for each requirement, or to create infinite levels, you’ll find that there is a rich amount of requirements that you should be discussing and understanding. The diagram will help you discover how these things relate, and will help communicate whether your team understands, and agrees, on what the system must be able to do.
4. Your diagram represents all of 15 seconds of work, in my opinion. Go back and give it an honest try.
5. Consider addressing in your narrative, and including in your diagram, such system level requirements as:
a. sizing requirements – system needs to be sized to hold sufficient boulders for the job, both in fixed location and in transit
b. requirement to navigate – line following and sensing proximity to key points (not the specific types of sensors… that’s for later, when you get into various solution options)
c. requirement to manipulate boulders individually and deliver them to precise locations.
d. time restriction – a fairly easy requirement, but worthy of mention.
e. system must interoperate. At the next level down, you might want to address the two key areas of interoperation: communication, and transfer of boulders.
f. system must operate without intervention: reliability is key.
6. Please provide a reasonably short team name by the end of the next class.
7. I am available if you really don’t get it yet. But my bet is that this was tossed off by one of your team at the last minute, and that the others either didn’t see it, or saw it and just didn’t speak up. Signs of a team in trouble.
8. Don’t lose heart. Each time you complete one of these iterative assignments, you will be further along toward completing the technical report, and as you see the report progress, along with your design, you will feel more confident about where you are going, and about your ability to complete the job.
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Fist, one of my teammates, responded with the following:
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Response to Concerns on Analysis of System of Systems
The Quarry Challenge Project
EGR 101, Section 02
FA 05
Teams Power Wheels and
9 Nov 05
Dr. Herrelko,
Your comments are both civil and appreciated, and the opportunity to allow us to resubmit our assignment is generous.
However, it appears that there has been both a miscommunication and misunderstanding of the requirements for this particular assignment.
Upon our initial attempt to construct an appropriate diagram and narrative, our team briefly consulted with you, as well as Ashish Godbole, about the definition of top-level specifications and what constitutes and appropriate sub-level. Apparently, it was at this point that a miscommunication was made, as the group of four team members designated to actually write out this assignment arrived at the impression that the key top-level specification was that which was listed on the problem sheet, that is, to create a system of systems that accomplished multiple goals, and from there the appropriate sublevels would be accurate descriptions of what each subsystem needed to accomplish. From this perspective, all of our notes about specifics that we have taken would be interpreted as Functional Specifications (Suggestions listed by you in 5. of your comments), and therefore would be submitted in the next assignment. Our progress on the next assignment will be listed at the end of these comments for your consideration.
Indeed, the diagram was sparse, however upon our interpretation of the top-level requirements left little to be diagramed, and it was intended to be amended with our Functional Specifications falling below each subsystem in the next assignment. However, it appears from your comments that these things should be included within this assignment.
Additionally, while diagramming our specifications, it was our belief that that visual aide was the main goal of the assignment, and not the narrative, which we interpreted to be in essence the diagram spelled out in words. Naturally then, PowerPoint was chosen to be the communications tool of choice. Now that we have a better concept of what is desired from a narrative, and can be reworked, reformatted, and resubmitted. Mr. Godbole asked me about our format, alluding that it was different than others submitted, and I kindly asked him that if you would like it reformatted, simply ask. You have asked, and indeed we will.
A new team name will be created.
I want to make it very clear that we in no way were attempting to “blow off” this assignment, as your perception may be inferred by your comments. Quite the contrary, we believed this assignment was merely a stepping stone for the assignment due on Tuesday, and that an assignment of this nature was meant to be general as a preparation for the specific. I speak for the team in saying that we would be quite offended to be perceived as lacking respect for the design process, because we have already taken great pains to brainstorm, conceptualize, and log our progress. I hope that this misunderstanding can be quickly resolved, and that our progress in the course can quickly fall back on track.
Sincerely,
Andrew Fist
NEP, MEE Student
BELOW: Notes from log to potentially be added to current assignment / next assignment
Functional Specifications
Teams Power Wheels and
15 Nov 05
Sorter:
- Needs to use light sensors to distinguish between blue and yellow Nonos
- Needs to be able to sense each Nono one at a time
- Needs to count and sort blue and yellow Nono in to separate bins
- Needs to be able to receive instructions for the Hauler
- Needs to deliver the specified color and number of Nono to the Hauler
Hauler:
- Needs to be able to receive instructions from the tower/builders
- Needs to navigate the 3 foot long and 2 inch wide road
- Needs to communicate with the sorter
- Needs to be able to collect the correct amount of blue and yellow Nonos from the Sorter
- Needs to transport the cargo from the collector to the barge
- Needs to be able to determine whether it is at the collector or barge
- Needs to be able to repeat all of above if more that one trip is needed
- Needs to be able to interact with Barge (12” wide, 2” high, 8” deep) in a manner that permits Hauler to move cargo from its bin to the Barge
Which my teacher, Dr. Herrelko responed with:
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thanks for this response, which I understand is an interim response
this team is the only one to be so far off the mark... be sure you review the assignment on the back of the Challenge Problem Statement, and the additional notes in the Q&A provided by email on 3 Nov, as well as my email sent this evening
if your team has worked in detail to think this through, as it appears you have, it should be a quick job to generate an improved submission, which I'll be glad to review
Lol... did you really read everything? (or did you just scroll down here?) Anyways, I'm posting this here more for my record than for y'all, though if you have any questions about my project, I'll be happy to share some answers. Later everyone.
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Which Psychological Disorder Do You Suffer From?
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Near Burnout from college
Sunday, November 06, 2005
No one cares...
Saturday, November 05, 2005
A Feline
The Feline:
The Feline is the symbol for Independence. You
have a soul of a Cat inside you, which reflects
a sensitive and independant behavior.
Strengths: Normal routines are common in this
lifestyle as the Feline doesn't enjoy being
brought upon something new because of this calm
nature. The Feline is never really seen with
many friends because of the indepenence it
takes. A high awareness, overly observant, is
also common. Some may call you an outcast at
times, but you always seem to fit in wherever
you are needed.
Flip Side: The past is like the present for you.
The memories of long ago, good and bad, haunt
your mind, and regret is always on the fringes
of your thoughts. You can be very sensitive and
shy when it comes to certain topics, and even
around people.
Congratulations! You have a Cat inside!
pic (c) Christy Grandjean aka GoldenWolfen
What's Your Inner Beast? [pics]
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Thursday, November 03, 2005
All about me...
Everything Anyone Ever Wanted To Know About You | |
The Basic Stuff | |
Name?: | Lynne Skysong |
Age?: | 18 |
Height?: | 6' 1'' |
Weight?: | 170 lbs |
Birthday?: | April 1, 1987 |
Birthplace?: | Biloxi, Miss on the military base |
Current Location?: | Freezing cold Ohio |
School/Grade?: | Freshman in college |
Zodiac Sign?: | Aries |
Chinese Zodiac Sign?: | Rabbit (Aren't my signs so ironic?) |
Righty or Lefty?: | Righty when writing. Lefty for just about everything else (hockey, baseball, golf, etc.) |
Haircolor?: | brown with natural blonde and red highlights |
Eyecolor?: | brown.... black when I'm angry (Or so I've heard) |
Skin Color?: | pale... the color that burns and peels in the summer |
About You | |
What's Your Family Situation (Parents, Siblings, etc)?: | Dad, my boyfriend, and I live under the same roof. Mom is in SC and we don't talk much since I decided to go to college in Ohio |
Any Pets?: | used to have a lot... now I only have 3 |
If So What Are They?: | dogs |
Favorite Relative?: | So many... I guess it would have to be my dad. It was his idea to move my boyfriend into our house >^.^< |
Least Favorite Relative?: | My moth.... I mean... someone who live in SC. |
What's Your Heritage/Race?: | White: part Irish, Polish, Prussian, and a myraid of other European nationalities plus I'm 1/16 Native American |
Political Affilation?: | Libertarian... kinda sort of... I aggree with them the most anyways |
Love & Sex | |
Sexuality?: | hetrosexual |
Are You In A Relationship Now?: | Yep |
If So, With Whom?: | Diamond-dog |
For How Long?: | About 1 year 1 month 28 days |
Are You In Love?: | Yes |
Do You Have A Crush On Anyone?: | Nope |
Ever Had A Crush On Someone Of The Same Sex?: | Hmm... well, there was this one time, at band camp....lol, j/k |
How Old Were You When You Had Your First Kiss?: | 15 |
Virgin?: | nope |
If Not, How Old Were You When You Had Sex For The First Time?: | too young.... 16 |
Was It Enjoyable?: | Not really |
What's The Farthest You've Ever Gone?: | *cough* see above |
Where Do You Most Like To Be Kissed?: | neck and ears |
Best Love Quote?: | Love is best expressed without words. |
Your Friends | |
Best?: | Sessome and Pixy |
How Many Do You Have?: | hmm... hard question. I've lost contact with most of my friends from high school. Plus, there are other issues. I have enough friends... and then some, just to annoy me ;-) |
More Guys Or Girls?: | about even I guess |
Love Them All?: | The ones that I've known for quite a while: most All others:I haven't known them long enough |
Any You Wish You Were Closer To?: | Yes |
Oldest?: | hmm.... Brittany. I've known her since kindergarden, but we haven't talked since graduation. |
Newest?: | Souha |
Pen Pal?: | Who comunicates by snail mail anymore these days?! |
Friends And Words: Associate Them | |
Pen: | writing |
Flower: | rose |
Pink: | NO!!!! |
Window: | freedom |
Heart: | broken once, but now healed |
Mother: | distance |
Bread: | FOOD!!! (Sorry... today I'm fasting... a first for me and it's hard)<--- Well, I was the day I actually took this thing. I'm a little late in actually posting it. |
Insane: | maybe... but life is more fun this way |
Sunglasses: | shades of noir |
Pimp: | no fashion sense |
Cross: | don't cross me or my friends |
Lonely: | Not anymore |
Car: | My ford escort (I want a truck... but how could I ever afford the gas?) |
Music: | 80's Rule! |
This Or That | |
Boxers or Briefs?: | doesn't matter |
Thongs or G-Strings?: | Neither, I hate wedgies |
Shorts or Pants?: | Pants... with cargo pocket |
Shoes or Barefeet?: | barefeet (even though mine get cold) |
Books or Movies?: | both |
Night or Day?: | night |
Dark or Light?: | dark |
Mountains or Beach?: | Mountains |
Snow or Sun?: | SUN! (need.... warmth... so... cold....) |
Pepsi or Coke?: | Pepsi products... especially Mountain Dew |
Guys or Girls?: | Guys |
Swim or Surf?: | Swim |
For or Against | |
Gay Marriage?: | for |
Abortion?: | for, though I would never have one |
Bush Getting Re-elected?: | against? Kinda depends on who is the lesser evil |
Suicide?: | against (grow up and live your life!) |
War?: | for, when it is justified |
Pants?: | for... for most *grins evily at Diamond-dog* |
Clothes In General?: | For... For most *grins evily at Diamond-dog* |
Penises?: | O_o umm.... yes for one in particular. Yes overall I supose or we would all die out |
Favorites | |
Color?: | purple |
Number?: | 42 |
Holiday?: | Summer Holiday (no school) |
Season?: | Summer (when it's warm) |
Movie?: | Recently... Elizabethtown (Harry Potter comes out soon!!!) |
Book?: | Many. Harry Potter, manga, Pixy's romance novels, Ender's Shadow, The Stand, and more |
Magazine?: | I don't read any |
Food?: | Meat. (Steak, ribs, chicken, pork, etc) |
Drink?: | Mountain Dew |
TV Show?: | Inu Yasha, CSI, Everwood, Lost, and a few other |
Song?: | Many. My December -Linkin Park is one |
Band?: | Many Linkin park is one |
Computer Game?: | Step Mania |
Video Game?: | Crono Cross (Which reminds me... I still need to beat that game) |
Anime/Manga?: | LOTS AND LOTS! ROD, Inu Yasha, Love Hina, and... *rambles on* |
Shirt?: | Comfortable... Currently the most comfortable one is the one I stole from my boyfriend. It say "I wish I could contral alt delete you" |
Pants?: | long, comfy, and with cargo pockets |
Actor?: | don't care |
Actress?: | don't care |
Singer?: | Can't remember their names |
Flower?: | Rose (Particully the purple ones I recieved on my one year anniversity) |
Scent?: | Diamond-dog |
Animal?: | Snakes and cats |
Cookie?: | chocolate... mmmm |
The Future | |
Want To Go To College?: | *looks around the lounge at UD* Already here. |
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?: | Not sure. My major is Chemical Engineering |
Want To Get Married?: | yes |
Want To Have Kids?: | yes |
What Would Their Names Be?: | haven't decided yet |
How Many?: | at least 2 (I need the break the only child curse) |
Where Do You Want To Live?: | somewhere warm... by the mountains would be nice |
Where Do You Want To Get Married?: | Kyoto |
How Do You Want To Die?: | Peacefully after acheiving something great in my life |
More Stuff About You | |
Piercings?: | one in each ear (did have two a couple years back, but they were always infected so I let them close up) |
Tattoos?: | Not yet, though Sess, Pixy and I are planning the get the japanese symbol for sister |
Smoke?: | Never, not even once |
Drink?: | Once in a great while |
Do Drugs?: | Does caffine count? If not, then no |
Skinny Dip?: | Never have |
Greatest Fear?: | failing |
Chocolate or Vanilla?: | chocolate... and strawberry |
Go To Church?: | I have... it's been a while though |
Religion?: | Non-Denominational |
Scars?: | lots, though most are small |
CDs Owned?: | A good number... counting the one's that I've burned... not many if I don't count the burned ones |
Collections?: | Beanie babies (about 40 or so) |
Like To Be Naked?: | Most of the time... no, although I have made exceptions. *evil grin* |
Ever Eaten Sushi?: | Yep. A few different kinds. The best so far was the one with the fried shrimp |
An Entire Case Of Oreos?: | came close once |
Been On Stage?: | Yep... *remember the old days of high school and band... and drama club... and graduation... and...) |
Danced In The Rain?: | A few times |
Kissed Someone Of The Same Sex?: | Yes, but not in a sexual manner |
Weirdest Dream?: | Many |
Best Dream?: | Marrying the one I love, having a couple kids, and living a productive life creating this to help humanity |
Saddest Dream?: | Many |
Dream You Most Wish Would Come True?: | See "best dream" |
Think You're Attractive?: | Not really, but I know someone who does *glares at Diamond-dog* |
Shoplifted?: | Once when I was seven. It was a pack of gum |
Been Caught "Doing Something"?: | Unfortunately... yes |
Weirdest Makeout Place?: | Sess's bed |
Like Thunderstorms?: | sometimes |
Favorite Shoes?: | my DDR tennis shoes |
Favorite Quote?: | "If at first you don't succed, then skydiving isn't for you" |
Best Advice Given?: | Forgive but never forget |
Worst Advice Given?: | Don't remember... guess it was really bad |
Favorite Song Lyric?: | Many many lyrics... and not enough time to name them |
What Quote Says Most About Your Life?: | Don't know of one. |
Glad This Is Over?: | Not really... now it's time to go and home and get ready for work |
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