I have rarely felt such ill will towards someone as with my current so-called "professor". It would be nice if he would actually take the time out of his day to TEACH US. This bastard is setting us up to fail - as I've gathered a bit of history about him from other students and faculty over the past few weeks, I've found that the only reason anyone makes it in his class is because he curves. Yes, I know many professors curve - but I don't just mean a bit - I mean a HUGE curve.This smart ass "forgets" to tell us things all the time, and good luck trying to get him to answer a question. He just cost everyone in our labs an assignment. We're supposed to turn in this graph tomorrow, but there's a section no one's been able to figure out what it meant. We couldn't really ever get a clear answer on WHAT exactly we were supposed to be doing. I just figured it out, but its too late now, we're all screwed. He kind of forgot to mention a step in the process vital to creating the chart.My concerns have almost always been rather I will get an A or a B+ in a class - I'm a focused, dedicated student. I have never in my life worried about passing a class.To top it all off, we nursing students are missing the typical classes that a biology student taking the course (about 3 or 4 out of about 70 students) would have, so we're completely lost from the get go. This professor also KNOWS that we don't have the general biology and chemistry classes that a bio student does. The thing is - even the biology students are having a hard time getting a straight answers out of him.I've been cultivating a deep and thriving hatred for this man over the past few weeks, and I still have two months left with him. .
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Today I've been fleeing from one site to another attempting to find temporary housing in Ottawa, Canada this spring. The entire endeavor has been pretty successful so far, but it is not without hiccups and minor roadblocks.As I was describing my current state of being to a friend, I used the analogy of juggling. I have all these bits and pieces of my life that have to be held in a precise balance or else if one goes, well all the other are thus affected. Maybe that's more of a dominos scenario... hmm... either way, the point has been made. So I'm tossing ideas around, solutions are being sifted and I'm figuring out what will work, what might work and what definitely will not work at all.Amidst one theoretical of the afternoon, I found myself staring at all the loans I have that are currently in grace thanks to my lovely undergraduate education. The numbers are a bit scary, but not impenetrable. That's before I put them together and add in the interest over the course of some formulaic payment plan yet to be decided upon. Yes, it's at that moment that I freeze. Stare. And begin creating magnificent theatrical displays of anger and helplessness in my mind. Oh, don't think for a second that I would literally start screaming... that's just a bit much. But I often feel like screaming into a pillow at least... that's reasonable, no?Now, lump onto this the current economy and the fact that I'm competing with people who already have masters degrees, I'm feeling slightly tiny. I have a positive outlook and believe that if handled correctly, the loans will eventually be paid back with (I hope) little pain and sadness. The one thing that I really loathe, however, is not the fact I had to take out loans (although I don't enjoy them), or that I don't currently have a job (although I'm looking, have applied to many and now have an internship so far), but the fact that I have to pay so much more money simply because of the interest accrued.This seems unfair.It was only for my education. An education that would help me put money back into the now flailing economy. Why should I be penalized for trying to make my life better? This is the problem. There is nearly no incentive for students to go to college. It's becoming increasingly difficult to get a job post-graduation. The jobs that are available now need at least 1-2 years of experience (or more in some cases) and/or require advanced degrees beyond the bachelors level. In addition to sky-rocketing tuition, we find ourselves having to go back to school, take multiple jobs and/or work longer hours, in order to attain the type of life that was propelled to us for years. Yet, we're being penalized all the while. I will have to pay nearly double what I took out thanks to the interest that (might, unless I change it up...I'm working on it) will inevitably mount on my loans.Something is not right here. Are we really that envious of creating a class of uneducated and unhappy individuals that education will become (once more) only a thing that a minority will be able to afford?Maybe that last part was extreme, but ... sigh.
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TO ACHIEVE HAPPINESSlook forwards to something that doesn't exist, or a time a thousand years in the future. focus on it. think of how wonderful and exciting it will be. let it become a vague, warm point on your horizon to strive for. its why children are so happy. their secret is out. our secret is out. your secrets are our secrets. hold it close, and think of it often.
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Posted by PrttyBrd on September 30, 2008 at 8:00pm
Ever-changing plansClueless frustrationHe said, she saidNot really caring either wayYour frustration sounds like condescensionAnd feels like crapMy imitation confidenceShatters at the thought of your barbed words
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Posted by Marcia Divack on September 30, 2008 at 3:30pm
ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Mohammed Hussain got 3,000 gallons of gas delivered to his Chevron station in suburban Atlanta on Saturday. By Sunday morning, all of the gas, priced at $4.39 per gallon for regular unleaded, was gone."We're dry. We've got no gas here," Hussain, the station's manager, said Monday morning.He said he has "no idea" when the next shipment will come, even though he's been in constant contact with the local terminal."It could be days," he said. "Obviously, we're disappointed. We're being patient. That's all we can do."Across metro Atlanta, drivers in one of the nation's largest commuter cities are running into the same thing: a lack of gas and no clear idea when the situation will get better. State and industry officials say they're working as fast as they can and are urging people not to panic.Christina Wedge, a resident of the Atlanta suburb Decatur, said her tank was on empty Sunday. When she went to fill up, she passed six stations closed down before finally finding one with gas for nearly $5 a gallon. She got just enough to continue looking for a cheaper price. Watch how hurricanes have wreaked havoc with gas in the South »About a mile away, she found a station with long lines for gas around $4.29."I waited 30 minutes to get gas," she said. "It does concern me. I'm actually frustrated that the prices are so high."Michael Lanfreschi, an iReporter from the suburb of Alpharetta, shared a similar story. He said he left work around noon to fill up his tank "when I started noticing all of the gas stations were empty." iReport.com: Watch gas-thirsty Georgians waiting for tanker"There was no gas to be found, then panic set in as I approached a gas station with a 40-car line," he said. "This is causing complete chaos. Why is this happening, and what actions are being taken to prevent this from happening again, and why did it happen in the first place?"According to AAA, Atlanta's drivers are in for sticker shock when they do find a station with gasoline. The average price in metro Atlanta, as of Monday, for a gallon of regular unleaded was $4.02, nearly 30 cents higher than the national average of $3.74. See where gas prices are surging »The gas supply has taken a major hit as refineries in the Houston area try to get back up to full capacity in the wake of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, state and industry officials say. The Colonial Pipeline, which typically delivers 100 million gallons of gasoline, aviation fuel and other petroleum products throughout the southeastern United States, is not running at full capacity."Since the hurricanes both hit, we have been tapping the reserves of the stockpiles of the fuels that were made before the hurricanes hit, and we've been delivering those," said Steve Baker, a spokesman for the pipeline."That's caused us to operate at a reduced rate, less than we're capable of. So that's been part of the problem that we've faced, and we're trying to overcome."Further complicating matters is that metro Atlanta has more stringent environmental requirements than other areas, meaning gas from other cities can't be brought in because it doesn't meet the city's smog requirements. The state is working with the state energy agency and the Environmental Protection Agency about getting a temporary waiver of that rule, said Bert Brantley, a spokesman for Gov. Sonny Perdue's office."I don't want anyone to think that's a panacea," he said.But he added, "Anything that would help us get another truckload or two ... is going to help the situation."Brantley said the state has already lifted some regulations allowing for drivers to work more hours to get fuel from the main terminal to stations and for heavier trucks to be allowed to carry larger loads than normal. The state is asking people who don't need to fill up their tanks to wait until later before doing so."There's somewhat of a shortage right now, but it certainly could get a lot worse if people were to panic and react in a way that would cause a run and drain what supply there is out there now," Brantley said. "That's why we're encouraging Georgians to conserve as much as possible."The state would not offer a timeframe on when the situation might return to normal. Brantley, however, said the situation with Houston's refineries is getting better every day.Jim Tudor, the president of the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores, which represents about 2,600 stores, praised the state for lifting some of the restrictions to allow for quicker delivery of fuel."We are working as fast as possible to try to get as many stations refilled," he said. "Having said that, we're still in catch-up mode."That brings little relief to consumers.iReporter Dustin Gatlin said he waited 45 minutes Sunday at an Atlanta QuikTrip before it shut down. He then waited for well over an hour at a different station."Yesterday, we were in line for about two hours and they actually had people [who worked for the gas station] out there directing traffic because there were people jumping in line, and they actually had to get people out there to watch," he said.My only hope is that some good will come of this . . . that more people will begin to use public transportation. Of course, I love to say "I told you so!" When all my friends look at me askance because I ride public transportation, I get to look at them the same way now and ask "So how long did you wait in line for gas today? How much gas did you burn, just looking for a line to wait in? Sure, I have a car, but it is strictly for getting places public transportation can't get me.Read more…
Posted by WickedMolasses on September 30, 2008 at 4:59am
Alright, so of course I shouldn't be on here, but I need to get the juices of my brain flowing, so in the mean time...I have to have a paper turned in tomorrow that talks about the "face" I present to the world (communications class). Its all crap, right? I mean there's not research involved or anything - but believe it or not, its when I'm writing junk - pages upon pages that don't really say anything that I consider important - that I have the hardest time.Gimme a research paper any day!But don't make me sit here and go on about my emotions and self disclosure and yada yada yada.I also have a microbio exam tomorrow, and I've barely had time to study for it. Too much to do this weekend and today - I need more time!!!! Too many classes....
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to reach an understanding, as it were, would be impossible. two beings are two planets are two steel bubbles, not meant to mingle or mix. we are not meant to understand, only attempt to hypothesize and react. two memories of the same event, one before the crash and the other just before the zipper.
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GRAN RIFA GRAN (Version 1.0 a modo de prueba, si resulta, habran mejores premios en la proxima)A beneficio de radioheadchile.com100 numeros a $1000Premios1o CD Original "The Bends" de Radiohead2o Polera de la comunidad "radioheadchile"3o Una cuenta de mail @radioheadchile.comFormas de compraA- Deposito en la cuenta de la comunidad. Los datos de la cuenta deben ser solicitados al mail "contacto@radioheadchile.com", una ves enviado el mail recibiran una respuesta con el numero de cuenta. El comprobante de deposito debe ser conservado y se debe enviar el numero de este para comprobar el pago (Datos a enviar: Nombre, Telefono, RUN y numero de boleta de deposito, mas la seleccion de los numeros a jugar) a "contacto@radioheadchile.com".B- A traves de los encargados regionales o encargados del foro, los cuales son:Antofagasta: Yerko Ayan ayan@radioheadchile.comCopiapo: Daniela Vega dvega@radioheadchile.comValaparaiso: Samara strange_dejavu19@hotmail.comSantiago: Korye yhumeres@radioheadchile.comConcepcion y Talca: Francisco Javier Aliaga mr_sive@hotmail.comC- Si llegaran a sobrar numeros, estos se venderan antes del sorteo, el cual se realizara publicamente en la prox junta de la comunidadD- Durante dias a acordar para una mini junta, donde se venderan numeros (a acordar en el foro)Encargados: Korye (secretario), Mauroxrhx (tesorero), Terciopelo y Zoonoses (recoleccion de premios), encargados regionales, encargados de stgoPara mayores infos, los invitamos a visitar el sitio y el foro :)
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In addition to being an enormus fan of Radiohead, I also luv Asian Horror movies. I made a video for the movie I watch @ that website called Forbidden Floor. I used two songs by Radiohead as the backround music: Wolf @ the Door & Living in a Glass House. Enjoy and check out Asian Horror Moveis: http://www.asian-horror-movies.com
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i dont care for being cared for. its strange to touch and not feel my own fingers. i'm frightened of breaking things. i'm unable to look in their eyes for fear of my thoughts being transferred directly into their brain by electric signal and my secrets falling into their hands. i'd rather lust without result than be pursued myself.
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Posted by Darrrynka on September 28, 2008 at 9:00pm
lots of things to do. need much much more than just 7 days in a week. but.. i'll do my best, do not have a chance to fail, not now..i've bought a ticket to JD Walter concert on 4, this saturadyhappy about that)) what a great weekend it must be...)))
still want to see Al Jarreau show on the 19 october..give me some money, i must see him live!!!! oh..)
..smthn beautiful is happening to me nowadays..i feel myself so exited)music is everywherex
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Sssssssssssssspooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooookkkkksssssscoming back from somewhere I do knowgrabbing my feetI just let them gononsensenonsensenon_sensE
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I am only ever thinking about sexnothing elseJust sex.I'm happy when:people are paying attention to meI am laughingthat's it.sometimes at concerts I'm happy.God knows I want to break free.
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oh sweet lord!tomorrow sguier stratocaster will be given to meand if everything'll be alrrrrighti'll buy itohhh i'm so excitedmy birthday a week later. the 6th of october, to be precise. you are kidding me.
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I thought the transition from 22 to 23 was going to be traumatic, but I overshot the emotions involved. It's awesome! 23 fits. I feel so much more aware... but it could be the sugar shock I'm going into thanks to the most amazing piece of cake I just had. Literally... just smelling the sugar would have made a diabetic freak out a bit. I'm proud of this fact. :)But it's a sunny day and I'd be a fool to spend it inside. Time for some rays, some wine and some good music. Hope everyone is having a fantastic weekend so far!
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