urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69 h0tazngurl69 h0tazngurl69 2006-05-29T21:21:41Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:2547 2006-05-29T21:21:41Z 2006-05-29T21:21:41Z hello everyone. Are any guys interested in subletting an apartment for over the summer (perfect for summer school or a summer job on campus)? The apartment is at 515 Kelton - a 15 minute walk to campus. You'd share a big bedroom with one other person (you could also *possibly* have your own room) for $550 a month. Big, nice apartment. fully furnished. full kitchen. good guys. big balcony. available starting end of june. If you're interested, want more information, or want to see pictures, email me at safranek@ucla.edu<br /><br />thanks guys. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:2122 2006-01-12T06:53:44Z 2006-01-12T06:53:44Z I HATE this apartment!<br /><br />you know who you are.<br /><br />-chalence urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:1808 2005-07-31T03:51:46Z 2005-07-31T03:51:46Z So on Saturday I was supposed to leave to Europe at 7:10 pm. Clearly by making this post, I am NOT on the plane. Let's reenact the moment.<br /><br />Chalence: Hi. I'm supposed to pick up my ticket at the desk. (i selected airport pickup when i ordered them)<br />Clerk: I'm sorry. Our servers are down. I don't think you can board.<br />Chalence: what?<br />Clerk: I'm sorry. Our servers are down. I don't think you can board.<br />Chalence: But I have the email confirmation you sent me right here. <br />*Chalence hands paper to clerk*<br />Clerk: I'm sorry, this isn't enough. We'd need other information.<br />Chalence: Can I supply this other information.<br />Clerk: No, it's on the server. I'm really sorry.<br />Chalence: So... I can't get on the plane. are you serious!?<br />Clerk: I'm afraid so.<br />Chalence: So... all the passengers who got e-tickets aren't able to get on this plane.<br />Clerk: yes.<br />Chalence: But what about all the empty seats that will be on this plane because of this. SURELY you can put us in those... seeing that those were originally OUR seats. And clearly NO ONE will be in those seats.<br />Clerk: I'm sorry sir, there's nothing I can do.<br />Chalence: So, your servers are down... you guys don't prepare in case this happens.<br />Clerk: I'm sorry... there's really nothing we can do.<br />Chalence: BUT I'M SUPPOSED TO BE ON THAT FLIGHT! I PAID FOR THAT SEAT!<br />Clerk: I'm sorry sir, there's nothing we can do.<br />Chalence: Ok... lemme speak to your manager.<br />*same conversation, substitute 'manager' for 'clerk'<br /><br />Chalence: So... just bye bye, go home, no flight for you?<br />Manager: Yes.<br /><br />I HATE Air India. Cliche as this might sound, hate is not strong enough. This is a perfect example of computerized buerecracy getting in the way of COMMON SENSE! CLEARLY it's air india's fault that me, and lots of others can't get on the flight. So they should just take our word that we should be on that flight. But no!! Instead, they just don't let us on the flight. So now I have to try to reach my girlfriend, who is surprisingly hard to reach in a foreign country, and tell her not to be waiting in the Frankfurt airport for me. Super. Now I have to call their corporate offices and get the next flight to Frankfurt... on monday.<br /><br />Thanks Air India!! www.airindia.com urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:1679 2005-07-21T17:16:25Z 2005-08-15T23:22:33Z An open letter to the Kansas school board - (from <a href="http://www.venganza.org/">http://www.venganza.org/</a>)<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------<br />I am writing you with much concern after having read of your hearing to decide whether the alternative theory of Intelligent Design should be taught along with the theory of Evolution. I think we can all agree that it is important for students to hear multiple viewpoints so they can choose for themselves the theory that makes the most sense to them. I am concerned, however, that students will only hear one theory of Intelligent Design.<br /><br />Let us remember that there are multiple theories of Intelligent Design. I and many others around the world are of the strong belief that the universe was created by a Flying Spaghetti Monster. It was He who created all that we see and all that we feel. We feel strongly that the overwhelming scientific evidence pointing towards evolutionary processes is nothing but a coincidence, put in place by Him.<br /><br />It is for this reason that I’m writing you today, to formally request that this alternative theory be taught in your schools, along with the other two theories. In fact, I will go so far as to say, if you do not agree to do this, we will be forced to proceed with legal action. I’m sure you see where we are coming from. If the Intelligent Design theory is not based on faith, but instead another scientific theory, as is claimed, then you must also allow our theory to be taught, as it is also based on science, not on faith.<br /><br />Some find that hard to believe, so it may be helpful to tell you a little more about our beliefs. We have evidence that a Flying Spaghetti Monster created the universe. None of us, of course, were around to see it, but we have written accounts of it. We have several lengthy volumes explaining all details of His power. Also, you may be surprised to hear that there are over 10 million of us, and growing. We tend to be very secretive, as many people claim our beliefs are not substantiated by observable evidence. What these people don’t understand is that He built the world to make us think the earth is older than it really is. For example, a scientist may perform a carbon-dating process on an artifact. He finds that approximately 75% of the Carbon-14 has decayed by electron emission to Nitrogen-14, and infers that this artifact is approximately 10,000 years old, as the half-life of Carbon-14 appears to be 5,730 years. But what our scientist does not realize is that every time he makes a measurement, the Flying Spaghetti Monster is there changing the results with His Noodly Appendage. We have numerous texts that describe in detail how this can be possible and the reasons why He does this. He is of course invisible and can pass through normal matter with ease.<br /><br />I’m sure you now realize how important it is that your students are taught this alternate theory. It is absolutely imperative that they realize that observable evidence is at the discretion of a Flying Spaghetti Monster. Furthermore, it is disrespectful to teach our beliefs without wearing His chosen outfit, which of course is full pirate regalia. I cannot stress the importance of this, and unfortunately cannot describe in detail why this must be done as I fear this letter is already becoming too long. The concise explanation is that He becomes angry if we don’t.<br /><br />You may be interested to know that global warming, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other natural disasters are a direct effect of the shrinking numbers of Pirates since the 1800s. For your interest, I have included a graph of the approximate number of pirates versus the average global temperature over the last 200 years. As you can see, there is a statistically significant inverse relationship between pirates and global temperature.<br /><br /><br /><br />In conclusion, thank you for taking the time to hear our views and beliefs. I hope I was able to convey the importance of teaching this theory to your students. We will of course be able to train the teachers in this alternate theory. I am eagerly awaiting your response, and hope dearly that no legal action will need to be taken. I think we can all look forward to the time when these three theories are given equal time in our science classrooms across the country, and eventually the world; One third time for Intelligent Design, one third time for Flying Spaghetti Monsterism, and one third time for logical conjecture based on overwhelming observable evidence.<br /><br />Sincerely Yours,<br /><br />Bobby Henderson, concerned citizen.<br /><br />P.S. I have included an artistic drawing of Him creating a mountain, trees, and a midget. Remember, we are all His creatures.<br /><br />----------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />The best part is the graph. I LOVE IT! urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:1394 2005-05-12T04:44:45Z 2005-05-12T04:44:45Z Helllo adoring populace. I know I never post in this cursed device, but drastic times call for drastic measures.<br /><br />Story ------ I agreed to hang out with my high school friend Aric on friday, with the one stipulation that I would be back by 9am on saturday! Simple. But, after I hung up I remembered something that I needed to do <b>Friday at 6PM</b>, as in friday the 13th! I remember this event being very important; something I could not miss.<br /><br />Now, I can't remember AT ALL what I needed to do. An event, appointment, rendevous! It could be anything. All I know was that it was very important.<br /><br />So, in closing, if ANYONE out there knows what this event is, or even has some sort of guide to steer me, I would be very happy and you would be my new best friend. <br /><br />thank you, chalence. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:1162 2004-12-01T07:03:46Z 2004-12-01T07:03:46Z i chose UCLA because it was the FIRST COLLEGE IN THE WORLD. EVER. GO US! <br /><br />GO BRUINS! urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:803 2004-09-01T04:11:50Z 2004-09-01T04:11:50Z so here i am at a friend's house watching family guy who nagged me to the point of "HEY UPDATE YOUR LJ YOU JACKASS!" here i go...<br />-life is good, college starts soon<br />-i've realized the amazingness of fresh made cinnamon toast (the toast, not the cereal)<br />and<br />-furbies are really really creepy. remember furbies? if yes, i'm sorry.<br /><br />so in conclusion, huck finn is a fine example of mark twain's bold view of the 19th century. urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:641 2004-02-27T19:40:58Z 2004-02-27T19:40:58Z playing chicken last night, i seriously fucked up my shoulder. and i'm not one to cas-fucking-ually curse. soooo much pain. appointment @ ashe in about 10 minutes. who the hell reads this??? sigh.... urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:h0tazngurl69:413 2004-02-23T02:26:44Z 2004-02-23T02:26:44Z and i have now sunk to a new low and i'm out of words...<br /><br /><br />sorry for the writers block...<br />but i leave my adoring populace with one final thought... "It's funny how two simple words, "I promise," will stall people for a while."