Most Windows XP users aren't aware of the Thumbs.db file that sits in every folder that contains at least one image, because it is a hidden file that by default is not shown. By going to any folder in explorer and going to Tools > Folder Options > View and choosing 'show hidden files and … Continue reading Thumbs.db
Month: October 2009
High Tea at the Balmoral
Sorry I haven't posted in ages - I got the flu for a week and a bit. Possibly swine flu, but since I never got tested it could have been ordinary boring flu. Swine flu sounds more impressive, so I'll stick with that. Anyway, yesterday Steven took me to The Balmoral (a very fancy 5 … Continue reading High Tea at the Balmoral
Problems faced in forensic science
In my introductory lecture of Fundamentals of Forensic Science, the lecturer spoke about the problems currently faced in the field. Forensic “science” is not always an exact science. Things such as drug analysis and DNA comparison is exact and very scientific, but clothing damage, blood stain patterns and scene reconstruction is not. It requires a … Continue reading Problems faced in forensic science
Week 1 of masters course
When I first looked at my timetable I thought I'd be in from 10am to 5pm every day, rarely having breaks other than for lunch. All my classes were in 2 hour blocks with some labs scheduled for 3 hours. It looked like a tough schedule, with little time for private study and coursework – … Continue reading Week 1 of masters course
