I study algebraic number theory, or perhaps more appropriately, arithmetic algebraic geometry. My adviser is Tom Weston. I enjoy many types of mathematics, including algebraic geometry, combinatorics, graph theory, computational geometry, and theoretical computer science. I also love games and puzzles , particularly math puzzles and word puzzles. Some of the sites below are really cool and if you like math you should check them out.
PlanetMathI am interested in Cryptography and Computational Number Theory. I am also interested in Theoretical Computation, Algorithms, and Complexity Theory. I am also interested in Artificial Intelligence, and have done some work in Robotics.
PerlI have very diverse musical interests. I particulary enjoy "indie rock" (if that means anything), punk (older stuff...not much new stuff), noise-rock, soul, funk, r&b, and of course, metal. I also enjoy a variety of electronica, jazz, hip-hop, blues, and some classical. There are just too many bands to list, but these are some good sites with some good free music.
Last.FMI am an avid rock climber. My friends an I have recently built a new training cooperative in Florence, which we have dubbed the El Dojo. It is a very intense training facility for boulderers. If you are interested in checking it out, you should get in touch with me.
Northampton Rock WallI really love art. I like modern art as well as art from most eras and movements. I haven't the talent to pursue it myself...but I do enjoy looking at other peoples. I love Cy Twombly, Matthew Barney, Arthur Ganson, Hans Bellmer, Eva Hesse, Egon Schiel, Paul Klee, and lots more.
I have had five beautiful ferrets, Kida, Toby, Nora, John, and Cleo. I still have my lovely little girl Cleo, but over the years the first four have died from horrible types of cancer, due in large part to the fact that they were from Marshall Farms (even though most were adopted from rescue organizations). For those who are interested, you should know that Marshall Farms, the primary breeder in the U.S., uses horrible and inhumane breeding practices which cause many (if not most) of their ferrets to eventually develop some sort of illness, leading to premature death. Instead of purchasing a Marshall's ferret, I would highly reccomend a local breeder or adoption. I am very passionate about animal rights and the prevention of cruelty to animals. I especially love ferrets, since they are the cutest sweetest little fuzzy babies in the whole world.
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