Entries for February 2006
A Treatise On RFID
February 24, 2006 01:26 AM
Late last semester, I began research on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) under Professor Papachristou. I wasn't really all that familiar with the technology, so I had a lot of reading to do on the subject. While I am still learning new things about it every day, I think that I'm finally to the point where I can put together some coherent thoughts about where RFID is today, and where it is going in the future. Mind you, my opinions may be flawed in some way, and you are welcome to point this out to me for the entire intarwebs to see. Ah, the wonders of technology! So, without further delay, here is my current feelings about RFID. And you probably believed that I would only write about beer!
I think that RFID is a wonderful technology. Radio frequency communication is incredibly mature, and the idea of tracking things that are out of the line of sight is incredibly desirable. Tags are going to become ridiculously cheap in the near future, and once things become a little more standardized, readers may follow suit. Wal-Mart, Target, and many other huge corporations are pouring tons of money into RFID. It may not be very long until we see tags on everything.
In Heaven, There Is No Beer
February 20, 2006 01:35 AM
As far as beer goes, I'm a snob. Not an obnoxious snob, but if I'm spending $3+ on a beer, I plan on enjoying it. Don't get me wrong, High Life and Bud Light will always have a place in my heart. I just *gasp* like the taste of good beer. So, if I find a beer that I like, I'll post it on my blog.
Last night, I went to the Winking Lizard with my friends Dave and Franz. I came prepared with a list of beers that I wanted to try, as I normally do. And I was not disappointed. For your reference, my current favorite beer is Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout, and I positively hate all beers produced by The Great Lakes Brewing Company, especially Burning River. I tend towards either stouts and porters, or if I'm thirsty, a decent pilsener-style lager.
Hello Blog World
February 20, 2006 01:07 AM
#include <stdio.h> #include "blog.h"int main ()
{
printf("Hello Blog World\n");
while(1)
printInaneBabble();
}