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September 30, 2003
RANT!! : JGTSYFT (Just goto school you fscking tool!)<-- me
I just turned 23 and I realized everything I have is NOTHING! (cept Sucharee) It's my own fucking fault for not going to college right out of highschool, because hey: [sarcasm]Then I wouldn't have anytime to play on the internet[/sarcasm]. I suck! I am stuck in this job thats going to hell in a handbasket, and night classes take too long. I was going to do University of Phoenix but itt looks much too complicated. [edited for content 10-01-03............] I can't afford anything I really want, i'm stuck making $12 and hour and in a rut. I could have been a well-to-do college grad by now.
So words of advice: DON'T TAKE ANY ADVICE FROM ME.
edit: AND MY GODDAMN TOOTH HURTS AGIAN!
/me throws shit around!
Posted by csoltis at 4:00 PM | Comments (0)
Deciding on school or Now who do I give my money to?
I am ready to go back to school, this job isn't going anywhere and neither am I if I don't get at least a BS in something. (no, not a BS in BS) If I could, i'd prolly fail that too.
So I asked around about University of Phoenix, their motto is something like "College for working adults" "Complete your Bachelor degree n just 2-3 years"
Here were some responses:
Phoenix is okay, but very quick/demanding according to my coworker who is going through their program right now.
There are other schools that offer fully (nationally) accredited degrees. NJIT, RIT, UC system, to name three. There's quite a few mid western universities (actual, not diploma mills) who have programs nearly as old as NJIT and RIT, whose Distance Learning programs are nearly 20 years old.
Phoenix is very expensive, but not that much more than upper division courses at other schools.
Also another one:
I just finished the BS IT program, mostly just to have the diploma. I got work to reimburse it, so it was a good deal for me.
I won't say I didn't get anything out of it, but it definitely has its quirks. Instruction quality varies GREATLY from teacher to teacher, IME (the teachers have day jobs, too). It is expensive. And time consuming. For the in-class programs, They basically do one class at a time, serially. They cram a semester's worth of class into 5 weeks. Each class is 5 weeks long, and you do one after the other, one at a time. In an average week, you'll meet one night (4 hours) in class, and you're supposed to meet 5 hours/week with your "Learning Team" to work on your team project. Most people don't meet the full 5 hours, but the team project is a huge part of your grade, so it's definitely worthwhile to get a good learning team (NO SLACKERS!) and spend the time to do the work on the project. Team projects are usually a 10-20 page paper and 15-20 minute presentation on the 5th night of class. Hope you've got PowerPoint skills, because you'll be using them. A lot. Even in the IT program. I don't have any experience with the FlexNet program, but I've heard from friends that you write a LOT of papers (one good sized paper per week, at least). That varies from class to class and probably from teacher to teacher.
The administration isn't always very helpful, and sometimes it can seem like they only care about your money, and not helping you out. You'll probably have to stand your ground very firmly to get what you want if any issues arise. UoP is a business school at heart, and this is reflected in their other programs (well, IT at least). Some of the classes are obviously targeted at business students, and the teachers of these classes often have little to no technical IT experience (assuming that's the program you're looking at - this is Ars, after all ).
They do have some admission requirements (must be 23 or older, must have a day job in a 'business-like' environment), but when it comes down to it, they want your money, and will likely work with you on any admissions issues.
There you have my opinion. Not a glowing endorsement, but not a scathing warning, either. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Now i'm having second thoughts.
Posted by csoltis at 10:07 AM | Comments (0)
Return of the king trailer
According to AICN which I got off of theonering.net, the running time for ROTK is:
3.5 hours
:eek:
and if you really need it:
Torrent Link
Posted by csoltis at 9:07 AM | Comments (0)
Roxy last night.
Went and saw an indie\rock bank called You, Me and Iowa with Sucharee and her roomies. After that, another LMU band with a reggae\rock sound, kinda like Sublime, called Wetbrain. They were pretty good too. Had a great time. Can't find any samples of their music online. Oh well.
*yawn* another fabulous day at work starts yet agian.
Posted by csoltis at 8:59 AM | Comments (1)
September 25, 2003
Soooooooooo BORED @ Work.
My O' My. What to do?
I've looked at classes online, messaged my friends, browsed all the boards, checked my email five times. It's only 1pm, when will this day end?
I dislike this place more and more everyday, I want more money, and I want my ///M3.
Oh well, here's a picture. :)
Posted by csoltis at 1:01 PM | Comments (1)
September 24, 2003
Weekend\Bday update.
Sucharee and I had a great weekend, and I had a great Birthday, thanks babe!
We started on Friday night at the L.A. County Fair. :)
You can click on any of these thumbnail for a fullsize picture
Here's Sucharee on the swings!
The Fair
On Saturday we headed over to the Redbull Flugtug at the Santa Monica Pier, all those crazy people think they can fly.
Then Sat Night we went to the sunset concert, here is a pic before the show, Jurassic 5 was good, the set was too short tho, thats ok.
Sunday was un-eventful, Sun night I met up with Rudi and some friends at Life Plaza, nice car Rudi!
Monday night was dinner at Gladstones, it was awesome, I got comp'ed a like freekin a 2 lb. chocolote cake!
Here is a link to the entire photo album.
Posted by csoltis at 11:36 PM | Comments (1)
September 22, 2003
Woo. Yay to me, it's my Birthday.
I had a great weekend! Sucharee's World Linky
My sister posted on her blog. Birthday wishes
My boss took me out to lunch, and I got a card signed by the whole office.
Sucharee and I are going out to dinner tonight. :)
Posted by csoltis at 2:28 PM | Comments (0)
September 19, 2003
Friday Joke: Nursing Home Talks
At a nursing home a group of seniors were sitting around talking about all their ailments.
"My arms have gotten so weak I can hardly lift this cup of coffee", said one.
"Yes, I know," said another. "My cataracts are so bad I can't even see my coffee."
"I couldn't even mark an "X" at election time, my hands are so crippled", volunteered a third.
"What? Speak up! What? I can't hear you! I can't turn my head because of the arthritis in my neck," said a fourth, to which several nodded weakly in agreement.
"My blood pressure pills make me so dizzy!" exclaimed another.
"I forget where I am, and where I'm going," said another.
"I guess that's the price we pay for getting old", winced an old man as he slowly shook his head. The others nodded in agreement.
"Well, count your blessings," said one woman cheerfully...
"Thank God we can all still drive!"
Posted by csoltis at 2:45 PM | Comments (0)
Avast, me hearties! and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER!
Hey there sis! So far away, yet it's still your birthday. OH SNAP! I bought you a present too! Why don't you open it?
Oh also.. Sept 19th is National Talk Like a Pirate Day.
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html
Posted by csoltis at 12:34 AM | Comments (1)
YAY Gonna have a great weekend!
Woo hoo, gonna have a great weekend.
Fri: LA County Fair
Sat: Redbull event at SM Pier
Sat nite: Sunset concert with Jurassic 5 and TBA Special guest (hope they don't suck)
Sun: Dunno. But I have a little laundry to do.
Mon: I don't think anything is special about this day. HOW ABOUT YOU?!?!? :\
Posted by csoltis at 12:28 AM | Comments (0)
Friday Humor: Car got booted.. call ANGLE GRINDER MAN!
Spandex-clad 'superhero' freeing cars on London streets
Thursday, September 18, 2003 Posted: 10:54 AM EDT (1454 GMT)
Angle Grinder Man stands behind his car-freeing tool.
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LONDON, England (Reuters) -- He wears a baby-blue spandex jumpsuit and shiny gold panties, gloves, cape, boots and goggles. He wields a giant, metal-cutting circular power saw.
Who is Angle Grinder Man?
Posted by csoltis at 12:24 AM | Comments (0)
September 15, 2003
Microsoft partners with Motorola to enter cell phone market
USAtoday article
Arstechnica:Microsoft and Motorola today annouced that Motorola will be manufacturing the new Microsoft MPx200 smartphone, to be offered by AT&T Wireless in the U.S. and Orange in Europe. The MPx200 will run the Windows Mobile OS, and is Microsoft's latest attempt to establish a beachhead in the ultracompetitive cellular phone market.
Posted by csoltis at 11:25 AM | Comments (0)
September 10, 2003
Still on vacation..... ahhh relaxation = good!
Tuesday my sisters harddrive took a crap, I don't have any of my tools with me so we couldn't just get a new harddrive and load windows2000 on it plus MSoffice. So we splurged on a whole new computer.. yay it's nice.. AMD 2400+, 17 in LCD, DVD\cdrw combo drive. It's a Northwood. an OEM manufacturer. Pretty decent componets.
Today we visited Clam Beach, Trinidad, Patricks Point, Orick and stopped at the Redwood visitors center on the way back.. Trinidad has 311 people, and an awesome bay. Don't worry, I took tons of pictures. I am posting from my laptop hooked to dial-up via windows XP ICS. dial-up = slow!
I am never living ANYWHERE without broadband!
cya!
Posted by csoltis at 9:02 PM | Comments (0)
September 8, 2003
Greetings from Humbolt State University!
I am typing from the HSU computer lab. San Francisco was awesome! I have lots of pics. We saw All the major things to see plus we went to Muir Woods, the secluded beach, the name escapes me right now. The drive was good up to HSU. Anyways, I will upload some pictures when I get internet access on the laptop. I found tons of open waps in SF but I didn't have time to stop and surf.
I must go back, and take Sucharee with me. fun fun
CIaO` ;)
-chris
Posted by csoltis at 9:02 PM | Comments (1)
September 6, 2003
Packing for vacation...
Sunday morning we're off to San Francisco, and then to Humbolt county. The weather looks tolorable. My sister said it was overcast and drizzling.
I'll be sure to take LOTS of pictures, I will be gone for a week. Maybe i'll update from the road with some hi-lights. seeya all later.
I DEFINITLY need a vacation, This week has been hellish.
Posted by csoltis at 11:36 AM | Comments (0)
Two funny articles, but it's the truth.
You don't know how funny this is until you've worked with some people I have.
The default answer to every dialog box is "Cancel"
Why some people shouldn't be allowed near computers
Posted by csoltis at 11:21 AM | Comments (0)
September 2, 2003
Weekend update.
Hope everybody had a good weekend, I did. There has been not much updating as i've not had anything to say in a while.
I am leaving for Vacation in Sanfrancisco\Humbolt next week. :)
Today feels like Monday, I have a case of the Moondays.
work sucks.
i'll type more later when I have more time...
Posted by csoltis at 9:23 AM | Comments (0)