and the sun comes up

i sit here after an all nighter on my thesis. i definitly made a significant amount of progress tonite and i am currently outlining my discussion section. i'll email over to feng, my post doc, around breakfast time, and find my way to a bed. i feel like skipping of my classes is in order.

[cool link] (though i have a feeling that no one clicks on these)

Army's Future Combat Systems

this brings you to the homepage of the Army's vision for the future of combat and army structure. its extremely fascinating. read about the vehicles first and then view the scenarios (on the right hand side) to grasp what the concept is. the question is whether this fighting force could match up in the field with an army with more armor and fire power. i'd love to discuss that with you.

for a counter view - read Arthur C Clarke (the great SciFi writer)'s short story "Superiority" in which he details the loss of a scientifically advanced nation to an inferior one.

[whats next for today]
well since today is still yesterday for me, i'll probably grab some sleep, meet with my post-doc later in the afternoon, and do some more thesis all-staring tonite.

the sunrise is beautiful in the morning...so i will depart to quad's scenic porch for some typing time.