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Welcome to my website. Please feel free to browse at your will, using the menu on your left. The main page below is home to my (long neglected) weblog for those of you that are bored enough to take an interest in what's going on in my life :-).
I'm currently a Principal Scientist at Adobe, working on the architecture for asset management and collaboration in Creative Cloud. Prior to this, I was the lead developer for Creative Cloud Libraries - a revolutionary new way of sharing creative content between different applications, devices, and people. I previously helped to develop Adobe Scout, which was a visual profiler for Flash and AIR applications. Prior to this, I was a researcher in the Language Based Technology group at the Technical University of Denmark, Copenhagen. I was part of the MT-LAB project, which is a collaboration between DTU, Aalborg University, and ITU, investigating formal verification techniques for advanced software systems. My particular research was concerned with probabilistic and stochastic analysis of distributed systems. I did my PhD in the Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science, University of Edinburgh, supervised by Professor Jane Hillston. Previously, I studied at Robinson College, Cambridge. I originate from Bridlington, a little sea-side town on the Yorkshire coast. In the summer of 2005, I was a Senior Technical Associate at Fraser Research, in Princeton, New Jersey. Non-academically, I've been studying Japanese since January 2006, and I have been playing the fascinating game of Go since September 2006. I was previously the president of the Edinburgh University Go Club, and was a member of the Japan-UK 150 sub-committee for Scotland. My current grade is around 3kyu. Other than that, there's not much else to say. Feel free to enjoy the site! 楽しんでください！
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Monday 25/10/04 @ 06:22 pm
"Warum bin ich so frhlich?," sagte die Ente
And speaking of ducking, I seem to have avoided the effort of writing any updates in the recent past. Suffice it to say, that I had a great time in California, and am now once again stuck with the typical Cambridge/English weather of rain, rain, wind and more rain. I miss the sunshine state...
Of course, there were a couple of 'incidents', amongst the fun of San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco, such as a text-book super-flippy bike stunt (yes, I know it's dangerous to brake too hard whilst travelling at high velocities downhill), which cost me two sprained wrists; double ouch! Not forgetting the return flight being cancelled, resulting in me being stranded in Philadelphia airport for 24 hours, under the not-so-caring care of a bankrupt airline. Needless to say, I won't be flying again with *cough* US Airways *cough* anytime soon. I eventually arrived back in England (after taking a rather Irish route back), though it took them another four days to get my bag back to me...
Other than all that excitement, not a great deal to say. Lectures are going, project is going, work is piling, etc etc. One of these days I will find peace. Until then I will just have to live with my oxymoronic existence; my insanity is the only thing that keeps me sane. Well, that and the Columbian blend.
Tsch!
Olivia Jestem-Kobieta -- aw317@cam.ac.uk
Dear Michael,I'm saying all the things that I know you'll like,
Makin' good conversation
I gotta handle you just right,
You know what I mean
I took you to an intimate restaurant,
Then to a suggestive movie
There's nothin' left to talk about,
Unless it's horizontally
Let's get physical, physical,
I wanna get physical, let's get into physical
Let me hear your body talk,
Your body talk, let me hear your body talk
I've been patient, I've been good,
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back,
You know what I mean
I'm sure you'll understand my point of view,
We know each other mentally
You gotta know that you're bringin' out
The animal in me
Let's get animal, animal,
I wanna get animal, let's get into animal
Let me hear your body talk,
Your body talk, let me hear your body talk
Olivia x
Jessica Simpson -- aw317@cam.ac.uk
hello you, michael:my life is soooo crazy. I am sorry that it has been so long since i have had a chance to touch base with you. these camera guys just won't leave me alone!! how are you doing? i can not thank you enough for all your support and belief. it looked like we were in trouble for a second. your prayers worked.... i have been so blessed. i thank god everyday that i have you on my team. looks like the single will go top ten next week. our record sales were higher last week by 20% than in august when we released the record. i'm recording the next single "take my breath away" . that was the theme song from "top gun". it was also the song that was playing the first time nick kissed me..... nick and i are going to make the world premeire on oprah winfrey february 13th. make sure and watch.....
our next season of newlyweds starts january 21st. it is going to be as funny as last season. you know me, i am always saying something crazy. the show is going to start with our first wedding aniversary... don't miss it.
oh yeah, saturday the 17th, nick and i are hosting saturday night live. now that is going to be crazy. maybe i'll get even with justin timberlake... oh well, again i want you to know how much i love you. keep me in your prayers.
love, jess
Khia -- nt253@cam.ac.uk
Listen to this, Michael. This is what us laydeez like...All you ladies pop your pussy like this
Shake your body, don't stop, don't miss
All you ladies pop your pussy like this
Shake your body, don't stop, don't miss
Just do it, do it, do it, do it, do it now
Lick it good suck this pussy, just like you should
Right now, Lick it good
suck this pussy just like you should
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack,
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
First you gotta put your neck into it
Don't stop, just do, do it
Then you roll your tongue, from the crack back to the front
then suck it off til I shake and cum nigga
make sure I keep bustin nuts nigga
all over your face and suff
slow head show me so much love
the best head comes from a thug
the dick good dick is big and long
slow fuckin til the crack of dawn
on the edge makin faces n suff
Through the night, making so much love
Then sleep when the sun comes up
So, lick it now, lick it good
Lick this pussy just like you should
Right now, lick it good
Lick this pussy just like you should
[Chorus]
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
You might roll dubs, you might have G's
But fuck that nigga, get on your knees
A bitch like me moans and screams
Thug misses know what I mean
At the club so fresh, so clean
Hoes hatin' niggas watchin' me
So hot in the line, so clean
With a unit on my face, so mean
I gotta pick which nigga I need
to suck a thug nigga satisfy me
Try me nigga I'll make you see
them bitches aint go shit on me
So, lick it now, lick it good
Lick this pussy just like you should
Right now, lick it good
Lick this pussy just like you should
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
So, lick it now, lick it good
Suck this pussy just like you should
Right now, lick it good
Suck this pussy just like you should
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
My Neck, my back
Lick my pussy and my crack
...Bear that in mind next time you "come over for coffee"
Khia x
Mandy Moore -- mandy@moore.com
Hey Michael,So, I am finally back in L.A. from a whirlwind trip to New York City where I can honestly say I have never had a better, more enjoyable time promoting a movie. This is so different for me. For one, this is not 100% my movie (which I LOVE!)... I share this movie with the amazing actors, tireless producers, and one truly talented director. The whole week in New York led up to a weekend that was WAY beyond any of our comprehension. Our little movie only showed in 20 theatres across the country but grossed more than anyone ever expected!! Needless to say, we celebrated BIG time yesterday and now look forward to growing into almost 40 markets in the next couple of weeks. As I have said in all interviews, this is such an important movie for us to be a part of because it's essentially for YOU. I really believe that in my heart and hope that everyone gets the opportunity to see it as it challenges and questions issues that are relevant and thought-provoking. I know that is something that we ALL need from a film once in a while. So many film makers cater to a certain audience and believe that "we" need to be "dumbed-down" to and want themes and ideas delivered on a silver platter, rarely leaving some questioning on behalf of the audience. Anyway, needless to say, it has been an incredible week and I have had an amazing time being part of this. Thanks to all of you who helped launch this "little train that could" by going to check it out. I am so looking forward to hearing your thoughts about it.
"Romance and Cigarettes" has wrapped and I, unfortunately, am back home missing the heck out of NYC. It was amazing to have lived alone for the first time and to have the city all to myself. I walked away from the movie in such awe of the talent I got to work with. Along with that, I made some incredible friends on and off set. John Turturro is DEFINITELY someone I would work with at the drop of a hat---love him. I feel like he and the whole experience brought out the best in me. Can't wait to see how the movie turns out---I think it should be coming out sometime early next year.
I've been taking meetings with some producers to begin recording for my first Sire/Warner Bros. album. I am beyond elated to get into the studio. Blank slate. No baggage. No history with anyone. PERFECT! I have been writing quite a bit lately and hope to hook up and collaborate with some great songwriters. If all goes according to my plan, I'm anticipating the record to be completed by this Fall and ready to be released early next year.
For now, I'm also spending time in L.A. meeting with several film projects - all very different from one another but also some really challenging roles. I think all of the press and reviews on "Saved!" have helped some people see a side of me that I haven't gotten to show in my films. It's made me feel really good about where I am going next.
That's it for now. Looking forward to hearing your feedback on the new site. Again, it is a work in progress but already I feel like it is going to rock! Hope you guys are all well and beginning to enjoy a great summer.
xoxo,
MM