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A little about myself
I am Jim Preston.
I live in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. I like
to write computer programs, usually in Microsoft Visual
Basic. Also I enjoy playing my guitars.
I have a cream-colored Lone
Star Strat (new for 1996 from Fender and a 50th anniversary model). I have a Martin DC Aura acoustic/electric,
a Martin DM acoustic
and a red-sunburst Dean electric. My current guitar amp is a Tech
21 Trademark 60
Amp, chosen for its light weight and great sound. I have a 5-watt VOX
digital amp for my Martin.
I record using a
Roland BOSS BR1600CD hard disk recorder.
This 16-track machine can create CDs within the box or I mix to my
computer's hard drive. I
enjoy photography and I use
mostly digital cameras but still have my SLRs and other film cameras. In addition I have a Sony HC36
Handycam and a JVC VHS-C Camcorder, somewhat dated. I edit with Sony Vegas Pro
Video Editor and also use Sony Sound Forge for mixing to my computer.
To see many of my videos visit my channel on
YouTube.
I am
interested in various sciences including meteorology,
mathematics, physics, and
astronomy. I have worked in engineering
for most of my life, designing with CAD software. I collect street and road maps.
I am a rail
fan and I collect videos of light rail cab rides. I like to play
cards and am currently very interested in the game of bridge. Additionally I am interested in politics
and I keep myself informed.
I am employed as a mechanical designer, usually as a
contractor at various firms around the Twin City area.
Lately I have been contracting for myself.
I'm a psych- buster as well.
What's that? you may ask. Well, it means I am a member of
the Citizens
Commission on Human Rights. This group is
constantly breaking new ground in the fight against the
abuses of psychiatry, and to read about these can be a
hair-raising experience. For instance, did you know that
human experimentation without consent is now legal
in certain circumstances thanks to a GLOBAL
agreement and US laws to match?
I spent two weeks in southern India
in April, 2005 and another week in March, 2008. To view pictures and a travelogue
of the first trip just click
here. To view a YouTube video of my trip to
Ooty March 6th, 2008, and the
highest peak in S. India (duration 9 minutes, 30 seconds)
click here.
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