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Shawn · April 9th, 2008, 08:02 AM

^ Good call on astronomy, that seems like a good elective for arts students along with some geography courses. I took Astronomy 311 with Newbury and it was pretty easy and fun as well. A little bit of studying is required for a good grade but otherwise an easy class... the final was designed like a spaceship ride for cryin' out loud. I was gonna take CPSC 101 instead, looks like I made a good choice.

There's a few science courses tailor-made for arts students looking for science electives. Like I said ASTR 310/311 and a few geography courses fit this criteria. I think you're better off taking these than some random arts elective since these are usually really dumbed down for the dumb arts students.

klutch · April 9th, 2008, 08:26 AM

Dumb down is good. I want an easy 'A'. I've already taken GEOG100 or one of those first year ones, and it sucked; boring as hell, and not as easy as you'd think. Maybe one of those EOS courses....but is there really no super-easy compsci 100 course?

Shawn · April 9th, 2008, 08:43 AM

^ Comp Sci 100 was the easiest and as I said before, it wasn't all that easy. I'm pretty computer savvy and I almost failed this class of basic computer stuff. You just had to memorize a lot of random crap like how hardware works.

So I recommend not even bothering with CPSC. Go for astronomy, you won't be sorry. The labs are basically a free for all, and you can fill out the fill-in-the-blank notes through Google.

Blind_Io · April 16th, 2008, 02:52 AM

My 1982 Honda Magna (my old bike) just sold! The new owner came out with a friend who checked over the whole bike and took her for a test ride. As soon as he rode up with a clean bill of health and gave the thumbs-up the deal was done.

$1400 cash, my full asking price - no hassle and no haggling. I sincerely hope he loves her as much as I did. He's a financial consultant and welds for fun, so I know she is going to a good home.

First thing tomorrow I go to the bank and then I pay down my credit card.

klutch · April 16th, 2008, 07:16 PM

Nice sale! You've got another Magna, yeah?

Blind_Io · April 17th, 2008, 05:23 AM

That I do.

Banii · April 28th, 2008, 12:17 PM

Just traveled around the world.. pwn

...memories

vikiradTG2007 · April 29th, 2008, 02:49 PM

There's a set of school competitions here on most of the subjects studied at school, and also a few more which aren't studied. Attended Astronomy and Physics this year, failed to qualify at the national phase for Physics, back in February, by one place, but sneaked in for the national phase of the Astronomy competition; the regional phase was in March, national starts tomorrow. It will keep me out of town until Sunday evening.

vikiradTG2007 · May 5th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Update on the previous post: There were two classes, juniors (sub-15) and seniors (the rest). I was in the latter class, and out of 80 people I was 26th. Not too shabby considering the very very poor preparation that I had. But there's always next year... well, actually, only next year for me.

Blind_Io · May 19th, 2008, 05:31 AM

I just weighed in. I've dropped 20 pounds since returning to California - almost all the weight I packed on eating that high-calorie hospital cafeteria food and take-away for four months.

Mischief007 · May 19th, 2008, 05:35 AM

I probably should state that I'm as far away from the fucking call centre as possible and haven't worked there in almost a year. I work at an auto manufacturing plant now with a lot less stress. A truck load less.

I've dropped 40 pounds in the past 6 months as well. I've gone to and exceeded my goal without spending a dime.

Adunaphel · May 22nd, 2008, 03:04 PM

I got a promotion at work to a position i applied for yesterday. Instead of spending longer periods at one client doing a particular kind of project, i now manage the IT departments of several clients simulataneously, spending between 2 days per week and 1 day every 2 weeks at the client. It also means that I get a desk at my employer's main office and that i get to know everyone there, which will also come in handy. And i get a brand new laptop for my work.

Speedtouch · May 22nd, 2008, 06:32 PM

Good going. It'll certainly help with the new money drainer.

Dsemaj · May 24th, 2008, 06:46 AM

Cost of a window suction camera mount = $40 plus shipping

School borrowed tripod + 3 existing seatbelts = $0

Rock solid. Driving over speedbumps at.. higher than recommended speeds, braking hard, accelerating hard, corners, nothing phases it. You know, I surprise myself sometimes!

(And cue the "I'm sorry, I couldn't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am" Star Trek jpeg!)

watto · May 24th, 2008, 06:53 AM

^

Points for creativity!!

Red_Bull · May 24th, 2008, 06:53 AM

Its time seatbelts became useful for something!

bafranksbro · May 30th, 2008, 04:53 PM

I finally got my license, I'm so happy now. It wasn't nearly as big of a deal as I thought it would be. My Dad's about the most proud of me as I've ever seen him, he's almost happier about it than I am.

Oh and I've got to thank katwalk for encouraging me to go for it this week. She was right it was easy.

April 9th, 2008, 08:26 AM	#262
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: July 3rd, 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,633 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 25	Dumb down is good. I want an easy 'A'. I've already taken GEOG100 or one of those first year ones, and it sucked; boring as hell, and not as easy as you'd think. Maybe one of those EOS courses....but is there really no super-easy compsci 100 course? __________________

April 16th, 2008, 02:52 AM	#264
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,186 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 Honda Magna Rep Power: 76	My 1982 Honda Magna (my old bike) just sold! The new owner came out with a friend who checked over the whole bike and took her for a test ride. As soon as he rode up with a clean bill of health and gave the thumbs-up the deal was done. $1400 cash, my full asking price - no hassle and no haggling. I sincerely hope he loves her as much as I did. He's a financial consultant and welds for fun, so I know she is going to a good home. First thing tomorrow I go to the bank and then I pay down my credit card. __________________ Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division) and founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

April 16th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#265
klutch Courteous urinator Joined: Jan 6th, 2006 Last Online: July 3rd, 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,633 Car: Whatever's in the press fleet. Rep Power: 25	Nice sale! You've got another Magna, yeah? __________________

April 17th, 2008, 05:23 AM	#266
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,186 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 Honda Magna Rep Power: 76	That I do. __________________ Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division) and founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

April 28th, 2008, 12:17 PM	#267
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April 9th, 2008, 08:02 AM	#261
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 12:16 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 6,779 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 43	^ Good call on astronomy, that seems like a good elective for arts students along with some geography courses. I took Astronomy 311 with Newbury and it was pretty easy and fun as well. A little bit of studying is required for a good grade but otherwise an easy class... the final was designed like a spaceship ride for cryin' out loud. I was gonna take CPSC 101 instead, looks like I made a good choice. There's a few science courses tailor-made for arts students looking for science electives. Like I said ASTR 310/311 and a few geography courses fit this criteria. I think you're better off taking these than some random arts elective since these are usually really dumbed down for the dumb arts students.

April 9th, 2008, 08:43 AM	#263
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 12:16 AM Location: Vancouver, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 6,779 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 43	^ Comp Sci 100 was the easiest and as I said before, it wasn't all that easy. I'm pretty computer savvy and I almost failed this class of basic computer stuff. You just had to memorize a lot of random crap like how hardware works. So I recommend not even bothering with CPSC. Go for astronomy, you won't be sorry. The labs are basically a free for all, and you can fill out the fill-in-the-blank notes through Google.

April 29th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#268
vikiradTG2007 Joined: Feb 8th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania Age: 17 Posts: 1,431 Car: (as soon as I get my license) 2001 Focus 1.8D Rep Power: 11	There's a set of school competitions here on most of the subjects studied at school, and also a few more which aren't studied. Attended Astronomy and Physics this year, failed to qualify at the national phase for Physics, back in February, by one place, but sneaked in for the national phase of the Astronomy competition; the regional phase was in March, national starts tomorrow. It will keep me out of town until Sunday evening. __________________ BRING BACK THE 3.5 L V12 ENGINES TO F1!!!!! Admirer of Gigi Becali's throne... check out the avatar

May 5th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#269
vikiradTG2007 Joined: Feb 8th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania Age: 17 Posts: 1,431 Car: (as soon as I get my license) 2001 Focus 1.8D Rep Power: 11	Update on the previous post: There were two classes, juniors (sub-15) and seniors (the rest). I was in the latter class, and out of 80 people I was 26th. Not too shabby considering the very very poor preparation that I had. But there's always next year... well, actually, only next year for me. __________________ BRING BACK THE 3.5 L V12 ENGINES TO F1!!!!! Admirer of Gigi Becali's throne... check out the avatar

May 19th, 2008, 05:31 AM	#270
Blind_Io Dispenses buckshot medication for all undead patients. Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Richmond, California, USA Age: 27 Posts: 8,186 Car: 2004 Honda Civic Coupe 2000 Honda Magna Rep Power: 76	I just weighed in. I've dropped 20 pounds since returning to California - almost all the weight I packed on eating that high-calorie hospital cafeteria food and take-away for four months. __________________ Deacon of Dirt, Head of North American Anti-Environmental Inquisition (Left Coast Division) and founder of The Church of Gear's Two Wheeled Sect. Zombie Slayer, Extraordinaire. Reasonable rates, inquire within.

May 19th, 2008, 05:35 AM	#271
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May 22nd, 2008, 03:04 PM	#272
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May 22nd, 2008, 06:32 PM	#273
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May 24th, 2008, 06:53 AM	#275
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