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Sindobook:
Continuation of last post.
Unfortunately the little guy they sent in never reported back. It's been quite some time and no one has seen or heard from him. Hopefully he didn't get eaten or trapped or anything like that.
I'm sure they'll figure something out. It looks like a mess, I think I'll just pass on this one really.
Sindobook:
Ultimately you have to ask yourself 'does it work'. In the case of a theory, this means, does it bring some clarity to something that isn't clear, does it explain something in the (best) possible way, given everything you do know, etc. Many people get hung up on the question of 'is it true', meaning that they must prove something to be true before they can use it. When in reality, 'truth' can be a elusive thing with limited information. Rather people should ask 'is this useful' or 'is this helpful'. For instance 'is this helpful in determining what to do next.' For a model that is working or able to predict events accurately, there is no harm in assuming it is true for the sake of prediction. Likewise for the 'best possible' model available, ie. one that can predict events accurately most of the time. Just remember that theories cannot be proven true in reality, that's why they are theories. In other words, use, but don't assume.
Sindobook:
It's bad advice. Don't fear the outer points, they are there for a reason, use them.
Also get a narrow screen. They are cheap, $40. or so, and they might be darker, but the images and their focus look more real. Hence it becomes easier to use the manual focus or to check focus after using the auto focus. Trying to do this with the default screen can be hard to impossible.
Sindobook:
For a map of the installation, follow this link: http://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/content/PASPHHF/media/pdf/en_PASPHHF_other_floorplan.pdf
This list refers to _planned_ meets, I can't make any gaurantees.
By 'planned' I mean planned-to-happen, not that I'm planning to be there (most of them I'm not planning on being there).
Apparently one of the Pandas (don't remember which) is planning a UT/VO meet after the Masquerade at 9pm in the San Gabriel Courtyard. There may be other UT/VO meets before or after the Masquerade, but it's hard to say when or where. If you are late, just look for a Panda, Pandas are kinda hard to miss.
Someone, I don't know who, or what, is planning a FF meet in the lobby Saturday at noon, basically meet in the lobby and then find a better place.
Some of the bunnies are scheduling an APH meet in front of the CosFest room Saturday 2pm. I doubt the people in the Cosfest room will be that amused.
Another Panda I know nothing about is holding a smallish panel "Spreading the love for Japan". I don't know when or where, I would check the provided schedule if you are interested.
Others, no details available:
Re-born, Saturday 3:30, Pool deck
Kuroshitsuji, Friday 4:00, Lobby
Harry Potter, Saturday 1:30, Unknown
Poke'mon, Saturday 3:00, Lobby
Those of you who know me (irl) should know where to find me, everyone else, stay safe and have fun. Remember to use the buddy system, travel in groups and watch out for / avoid rattlesnakes and large predatory cats.
Now I'm getting word that a number of large birds will be there on Saturday. These guys aren't expected to be predatory (probably flightless anyways) but it's still a good idea to avoid them. Normally you can spot these guys by their coloration, but they might be using some kind of camouflage this time. So go figure. Definitely you want to keep a watchful eye out for these guys, especially if they're grouping up. Some of them might be friendly on an individual level, but don't be fooled into thinking they all want to be your best friend.
Sindobook:
Multi:
1) Yes, I was there but only on Saturday. Absolutely a mess. Chaotic, the schedule for panels was running about an hour behind (but no one seemed to know what was up -- ie. was the panel moved, delayed, or something else altogether) and plenty of 'human traffic jams' as people tried to move about in the narrow passages. Nothing to get upset over though, the staff was very friendly, they weren't malicious or malevolent or anything like that. They just didn't have a clue, registration was honestly the only thing that worked well.
2) The reason I didn't approach the snake was because this. It's not him I'm worried about, but more the people that were around him. One of them could have been someone bad and I'm not going to risk going up to the guy and saying hi only to have one of the people he's hanging out with turn on me. It's just not worth it, I know so many people that I'm really not going to miss not meeting someone I don't already know.
3) Yes, he was apparently there too, though I didn't see him. I figured he'd be kinda hard to miss, standing out like he does, but I still couldn't actually find him.[1]
[1] I'm told he was there on Sunday also, but left early as he became annoyed with the smell / stench that was starting to gather. That is, from having people who did not bathe or shower for the last 3 days in such close proximity. Pandas have a very sensitive and developed sense of smell.
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