Friday, November 25, 2005

Is this winter or spring?


Is this winter or spring?
Originally uploaded by skruk.

This is a kind of question one can ask after seeing the snow melting on the cars and then this perfect view [compare to Frozen Mist].

It really looks like spring to me - but do not be cheated - it is an Irish winter :)

First snow


First snow
Originally uploaded by skruk.

This is what I did not anticipated for sure, but it happend - a true snow in Ireland. First this winter.

Although it got almost completely melted by the time I was walking to work - I managed to capture a life proof.

See for yourself.

Monday, November 21, 2005

Frozen mist


Frozen mist
Originally uploaded by skruk.

As the whole Galway wake up frozen today - even the mist came along

Frozen spider web


Frozen spider web
Originally uploaded by skruk.

Poor spider - I hope it's got warm socks at least

Clamping Vehicle


Clamping Vehicle
Originally uploaded by skruk.

I had to shot this photo - the best contradiction I have seen so far: "Clamping Vehicle" == "Keeping Galway Moving" :D

Not a snow but it will do


Not a snow but it will do
Originally uploaded by skruk.

Well, there you have it. In Poland - a lot of snow. In Ireland - the best it can be achieved in the mild country - a heavy frost.


Not a snow but it will do
Originally uploaded by skruk.

Is there going to be a white X-mass in Ireland? I hope it will be in Poland at least :)


Not a snow but it will do
Originally uploaded by skruk.

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Some people aim to high

I have just learned that one of the most controversial Polish priests Father Rydzyk aims to be nominated with the highest Polish national award: "The Order of the White Eagle".
This is the most prominent award given only to people that did a lot good to our country.
On contrary this priest is (was - before latest elections) not only in conflict with the government but also with the Polish Catholic Church.

My friends say I am happy to be abroad and they would like to leave as well. Are we (Poland) going in to the right direction? I doubt.

For more information check: http://wiadomosci.onet.pl/1197431,11,item.html

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

typhoid libby & the virusmobile


typhoid libby & the virusmobile
Originally uploaded by danbri.

Now you have it - you can get a virus on your phone. Luckily our cars do not have OSes with bluetooth installed [otherwise we would need to stop the engine, go out of the car, come back - several times on the way] :)

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Semantic Web Workshop


Semantic Web Workshop
Originally uploaded by skruk.

The day was great. A lot of cool stuff presented. And although the Semantic Web Workshop is over - the challenge has just begun.


Semantic Web Workshop
Originally uploaded by skruk.


Presentation on FOAFRealm [http://www.foafrealm.org/] with its Social Semantic Collaborative Filtering idea has risen some important questions on the idea of similarity of interests in the social network.


Semantic Web Workshop
Originally uploaded by skruk.


Faith suggested contributing to FOAFRealm to support a new ideas of ACL for the community she is working with.



Looking forward for the main ISWC 2005 conference presentations...

Saturday, November 05, 2005

Vienna by Night


Vienna by Night
Originally uploaded by skruk.

It is the second time I've been to Vienna. And the second time - I was to busy to see this marvelous city. Well, not quite, I have seen it by night. Will do for now. Next time I have to stay longer and see it, definitely.

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

eContentPlus 2nd F2F meeting in Vienna

It was intended to be the first one, but since there where no new faces then during the initial meeting a month ago - there you have it - a second F2F meeting. After 9 hours of banging our heads against the wall we have came up with the first version of the pre proposal (finally).

Tomorrow, meeting day two ... I hope it will finish sooner - I have already seen Vienna by night :)

Anyway, Bernhard and Kerstin did a really good job.

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

To start with ...

Yap, the day has come I have set up my own blog... but the world will need to live for the next couple of days still without much of my blogging - but I promisse to come back with interesting texts asap.