first IPA

I finally got it together and brewed recently, the results were superb.

I used a fairly traditional IPA recipe, leaving most of the cascade malt in tact, ie., very little steeping was actually done. I also used about 2 pounds of black raspberries for an overall result that has strong citrus notes, very sweet and pleasant aftertaste. Next: extra stout in time for fall

CUDA crash course

I’m really excited to be going to the Nvidia Research Summit in my new capacity as Senior Physicist for Stone Ridge Technology. Nvidia provide a remarkable product, with exceptional service and support for the scientist, made all the more possible by the majority of money coming from gaming. I’d encourage anyone with a view to doing affordable HPC to start at the CUDA zone, pick up a card from your favorite electronics store, or apply for one via the academic program, and start programming. Here’s a short course below, compiled from notes I made while at PSU, for a rapid introduction, more to come…
cuda crash course

Bachelor City

A picture of me, an XE ford falcon, and a dishwasher circa 1996 where I lived with four other friends in Brisbane. Incidentally, the tin foil over my housemate’s window was placed there in order to allow him to sleep in. Till noon.