I have just three things to teach: Simplicity, Patience, Compassion. These three are your greatest treasures. Simple in actions and in thoughts, You return to the source of being. Patient with both friends and enemies, You accord with the way things are. Compassionate toward yourself, You reconcile all beings in the world.
– Lao Tzu (600 BC-531 BC)
[edit] Background
Hello everyone. I'm currently a senior undergrad student in Electrical and Computer Engineering; I am also going for a minor in Solid-State Physics. I'm currently focusing my studies towards control and power systems. I'm also working as a professional software test engineer until I graduate.
[edit] Areas of Interest
My primary interests are in electrical engineering systems. Mainly this involves control systems, power systems, and embedded systems. I've always been quite fond of robotics which led me towards engineering in the first place.
I also have ancillary interests in history, world cultures, animation (all kinds), sports (except cricket, I still haven't figured it out), live theater, and martial arts films. I've left out quite a bit, but I'm sure you get the idea. Mainly, I've come to enjoy reading up on Japanese history, culture, and mythology. I find it intriguing how Japan's history developed so drastically compared to most Occidental societies. I like to look at it as an alternative approach to advancement when compared to the West.
[edit] Current Tasks
Below is a table of what I'm currently working on, planning to work on, or just considering to help out with. If something below is related to what you're working on and would like help, leave a message on my talk page. I'm always looking for something to get involved with.
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Article |
Description |
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Portal:Japan |
Attempting to update and restructure the portal to make it more useful to anyone looking for general content on Japan. |
Under Contstruction |
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List of basic Japan topics |
Making additions/updates to topical sections. Also, adding images where appropriate. |
Assisting |
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Portal:Anime_and_Manga |
Update the portal and expand topics |
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Sweat Punch |
Create article and redirect Comedy (anime) to it. There isn't enough content to have Comedy as a stand along article; furthermore, it was originally release with the shorts in the Sweat Punch collection anyways. |
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Macross |
The article for the original Macross series needs to be updated. |
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Leave a messagage on my talk page to let me know how I am doing or if you feel I could help out with something.
[edit] Articles of Interest
The following articles aren't the best example of what an Encyclopedia should be; rather, they are just interesting articles read (in my opinion).
Archimedes - A Greek visionary that helped greatly advance science
Eagle Scout (Boy Scouts of America) - Highest Rank in Scouting and notable achievement
Kitsune - Mythological fox spirit found in Japanese history
[edit] Awards
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The Exceptional Newcomer Award |
| For boldly offering assistance and feedback on major articles, and for already declaring yourself a member of the Counter-Vandalism Unit after three days of work, I award you The Exceptional Newcomer Award. May you be further encouraged to strive towards a better Wikipedia -Viking32 (talk) 19:22, 15 April 2008 (UTC) |
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