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30th-Apr-2008 11:25 pm - 1 down, 2 to go
Good news! OK, so it's not that big a deal in the general scheme of things but still. I got a CAS 19 in my Honours Project presentation last Friday. I had created a set of slides for it the day before, but after a meeting with Yaji and Kavita I changed it and the accompanying speech as there was too much focus on the user requirements side of things and not as much on the trending side, which is the main thrust of my arguement and upon which I'm now forced to base the entire project due to the woeful software contribution.

Anyway, the presentation itself was OK. The projector didn't break, the slides went in sync (note to self, white text on blue background works well) which was a miracle as with every other one I've done they've fallen behind me as I couldn't see which one was on screen and if I had hit the keyboard hard enough to let it change as I spoke. I had an idea to use brailled prompts to help me know the order of the slides and the points to cover for each and they worked beautifully. Really helped spontinuity and allowed me to do the whole waving hands about and gesturing thing that I do with a little more effect. I was a little worried that I was only asked one question about testing, but maybe that means I covered the other points in sufficient detail. Yaji seems happy though which in turn makes me happy.

Got the mark today and I'm frankly shocked, as I was led (rightly or wrongly) to believe that high marks here are rare. Oh well, I'm not looking gift horses in the mouth. There is definitely something to be said for keeping lowered expectations and having them surpassed. It certainly gave me a bit of a confidence boost.

The next milestone is the software deliverable deadline on Friday and the report one week later. I have to complete the comments for it as well as the JUNIT tests. Had an example software package sent to me by a friend, Michael, in Nottingham so I'll use that as a template for them. I'm told the software at this moment works, although I've still to test that for myself.

A few other things non-project related; ChemistDirect replied to my message (sent 22/04) regarding a missing box of Solpadeine yesterday (28/04) asking me to complete a missing items form so that they could send it. If you ask me, such a delay is quite appaulling for a chemist. Good job I've still 2 boxes spare in hand. I've been asked to assist with organising the Scottish Blind Shooting Championships taking place this August in Aberdeen, so have been e-mailing and phoning clubs across the country. Cost is a major concern for many, both travel and accommodation. Maybe the Uni could offer its Halls of Residence at a discount? Also, I think we might have lost two clubs entirely for that very reason and because Wolverhampton is nearer for them. On the international front though I had a message about a proposed UK/Danish postal league. I'm going to register my interest with or without anyone else's input and see what happens. Had a call from Advancetec yesterday offering something or other, and took the opportunity to ask their advice about the still unused Asus Striker Extreme motherboard. I'm thinking what with the delay between when it was bought and now, the known problems with it (memory, BIOS, etc) and the way technology has moved on that it's probably better to just get another one and chalk this one up as a learning experience. Advancetec will get back to me in a few days once they've done their research. Finally, I filed the papers to graduate this July last Friday so now just need to organise the gown hire and photos. I don't have the exact date to mind, other than it's sometime before July 15th. It's scary to think how soon it'll be here, and afterwards... and afterwards...

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