Interests:

Mediterranean history and archaeology: Principal interests; Hellenistic innovations, historiography, and the use of Classical references politically in contemporary society.

Computer technology and consumer electronics: read news, articles, and user forums at Anandtech, Amdzone, Ars Technica, Slashdot, and Tom's Hardware on a daily basis to stay current on future technologies.

Competitive distance running: Lettered in both high school track and cross-country, received MIP award senior year. Ran track freshman year of college, Division IA Mid American Conference; cross-country sophomore year.

Film acting: Costarred in the independent film The Darker The Berry which won an Honorable Mention for the Audience Award at the 2001 Valleyfest Independent Film Festival.