here's a civics test to see if you, as an american citizen (or resident alien, or illegal immigrant :P), are fulfilling your civic duty by being knowledgeable about the nation you pledge allegiance to, or are leeching off of. and yes, i ended the last sentence with a preposition. i do that a lot, thanks.
http://www.americancivicliteracy.org/resources/quiz.aspx
i got a 27/33. i thought i was gonna pass with a legit >90% until the questions started heading towards the economy. since when was economics part of american civics? anyway, here are the questions i got wrong -
Question #7 - D. Gettysburg Address
Question #13 - E. certain permanent moral and political truths are accessible to human reason
Question #14 - B. stressed the sinfulness of all humanity
Question #28 - C. requires those with higher incomes to pay a higher ratio of taxes to income
Question #29 - B. a resident can benefit from it without directly paying for it
Question #33 - D. tax per person equals government spending per person
just shows you how much i know about economics. i don't think i've ever been in a true econ class (no offense, mr. fox haha). otherwise, i'm pretty happy with an 80ish percent. it seems to top the avg american quite a bit, and even some of our elected officials. so, i can declare myself a baller when it comes to civics. if you're owning the quiz, then you are a baller too. we can be civic ballers together
week 9 means finals are soon. time to own! or get owned.
kobe kicked ass tonight.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
man, these last couple of days have been way too sluggish for my liking. you know, those days where you just absolutely CAN NOT focus and get work done. your head's telling you to do one thing and your heart is steering you to the complete opposite direction, and you end up just not getting anything done. yeah, the last few days have been like that for me. and there wasn't really anything that was troubling or bothering me. kinda weird, huh
the good thing is i actually feel a little more motivated and driven right now. steven and david went with me to the gym, and we did quite a bit. maybe its just the endorphins kicking in, but it's a lot easier for me to focus right now.
lakers lost to the pistons. i think adding iverson to their lineup is really going to make them a strong team. the fact that he can drive into the lane so effectively can really throw off any team's defense. drive in and kick it out to price, wallace etc and you've got a pretty good chance at getting a bucket each possession. not to mention iverson is a hella good finisher. kobe hasn't been having efficient games at all lately. lets hope he gets his shot back and starts consistently shooting over .500.
hmm so whats going down this week. just one midterm on thursday, which is nice. a cs project due, and chem labs. all that seems like so little, but it feels like so much more. and freakin cs. takes like 20 hours a project for me WTF. so glad im not a cs major
friends are going to karaoke on friday, but i can't make it. NOOOOOO!!!!!
the good thing is i actually feel a little more motivated and driven right now. steven and david went with me to the gym, and we did quite a bit. maybe its just the endorphins kicking in, but it's a lot easier for me to focus right now.
lakers lost to the pistons. i think adding iverson to their lineup is really going to make them a strong team. the fact that he can drive into the lane so effectively can really throw off any team's defense. drive in and kick it out to price, wallace etc and you've got a pretty good chance at getting a bucket each possession. not to mention iverson is a hella good finisher. kobe hasn't been having efficient games at all lately. lets hope he gets his shot back and starts consistently shooting over .500.
hmm so whats going down this week. just one midterm on thursday, which is nice. a cs project due, and chem labs. all that seems like so little, but it feels like so much more. and freakin cs. takes like 20 hours a project for me WTF. so glad im not a cs major
friends are going to karaoke on friday, but i can't make it. NOOOOOO!!!!!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
woops so it might have been over a week, i don't know.
tons of stuff going down right now. i'm trying to figure out the activities that i want to stay vested in for the next few years, and it's a pretty comforting process knowing that my attention won't be spread out too thin in the next couple of years.
cs31 midterm is this week. also a couple laker games (and wow, we are seriously owning it up right now). gotta build up my stamina again and play some ball.
kobe mvp
tons of stuff going down right now. i'm trying to figure out the activities that i want to stay vested in for the next few years, and it's a pretty comforting process knowing that my attention won't be spread out too thin in the next couple of years.
cs31 midterm is this week. also a couple laker games (and wow, we are seriously owning it up right now). gotta build up my stamina again and play some ball.
kobe mvp
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
jacked this from steven. after doing this i realized my ipod has 20x more rock than just about anything else. and so this thing ended up not making much sense... at all...
[ninja-edit] and wtf. powell just pointed this out. what is with the inordinate number of emo songs listed? i swear, my LIFE is NOT EMO. HELLLLL nO
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1.Put your iTunes/WMP on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing the meme as well as the person you got the note from.
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Bittersweet - Apocalyptica feat Lauri and Vill
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Only One - Yellowcard
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Vindicated - Dashboard Confessionals
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Jake Shimabukaro
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Never Knew - The Rocket Summer
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Minority - Greenday
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
In the End - Linkin Park
WHAT IS 2+2?
Life in Technicolor - Coldplay
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Random Song - The Postal Service
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Punk Rock Princess - Something Corporate
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Born to Do - Everybody Else
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Worlds Apart - Jars of Clay
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Calling the World - Rooney
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Alright - The Cinematics
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Seasons - The Academy Is
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Kill the Messenger - Jack's Mannequin
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
The Remedy - Jason Mraz
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Chase - The Cinematics
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
PokeRAP - James Williams, Babi Floyd
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
In this Diary - The Ataris
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
All That I've Got - The Used
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Amazed - Lone Star
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Miracle - Paramore
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Brand New Colony - The Postal Service
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Tell Me Baby - Red Hot Chili Peppers
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Existentialism on Prom Night - Straylight Run
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Straightjacket Feeling - All American Rejects
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Buried a Lie - Senses Fail
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Forgotten - Linkin Park
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Crawling Back To You - Backstreet Boys
[ninja-edit] and wtf. powell just pointed this out. what is with the inordinate number of emo songs listed? i swear, my LIFE is NOT EMO. HELLLLL nO
------------
1.Put your iTunes/WMP on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing the meme as well as the person you got the note from.
IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Bittersweet - Apocalyptica feat Lauri and Vill
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Only One - Yellowcard
HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
Vindicated - Dashboard Confessionals
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Jake Shimabukaro
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Never Knew - The Rocket Summer
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Minority - Greenday
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
In the End - Linkin Park
WHAT IS 2+2?
Life in Technicolor - Coldplay
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Random Song - The Postal Service
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Punk Rock Princess - Something Corporate
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Born to Do - Everybody Else
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Worlds Apart - Jars of Clay
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Calling the World - Rooney
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Alright - The Cinematics
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Seasons - The Academy Is
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Kill the Messenger - Jack's Mannequin
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
The Remedy - Jason Mraz
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Chase - The Cinematics
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
PokeRAP - James Williams, Babi Floyd
WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
In this Diary - The Ataris
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
All That I've Got - The Used
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Amazed - Lone Star
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Miracle - Paramore
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Brand New Colony - The Postal Service
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Tell Me Baby - Red Hot Chili Peppers
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Existentialism on Prom Night - Straylight Run
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Straightjacket Feeling - All American Rejects
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Buried a Lie - Senses Fail
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Forgotten - Linkin Park
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Crawling Back To You - Backstreet Boys
Friday, October 17, 2008
woot woot pew pew
okay, i've been telling myself to stay committed to this blog and update on a regular basis (so basically, update once a week), but i'm still finding it difficult to do that.
this week passed by ridiculously fast. i'm having so much fun with my roommates and suitemates these days that i'm not left with much time to sleep sufficiently, exercise regularly, or study effectively. ls3 is a really interesting class, but the hardest class to study for that i've had in awhile. the molecular bio book that ucla uses isnt the best. first book i've had in awhile where they don't bold important terms and have good diagrams. makes learning molecular bio kind of difficult, at least for me
i've been watching the lakers preseason game highlights, and it seems like theres a lot of team chemistry issues that need to be worked out. the only way i see things working out in the front court is odom coming off the bench as sixth man, which a lot of people have been saying already (and hopefully by the end of the year he can steal the sixth man award from manu ginobolisofaifiasdjgaga however you spell it. that guy has how many of those awards now?) big bynum is looking good. he's got a good shooting touch away from the post, but i haven't seen any pre-season game recaps of him working deep in the post and showing dominance. hopefully he'll show everyone that he has a pair and ends up muscling anyone that drives in the paint, cuz we seriously need that.
gonna be a really busy week. midterms and a bunch of crap next week. time to GET THINGS DONE ASDGAGNKAGJNADKFJAFNA WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
shoutout to tom: sup MAN. guess who i saw playing sc tonight? hint: letters "l", "e", and "e" are involved. its time for you to pick up sc again mannnn
this week passed by ridiculously fast. i'm having so much fun with my roommates and suitemates these days that i'm not left with much time to sleep sufficiently, exercise regularly, or study effectively. ls3 is a really interesting class, but the hardest class to study for that i've had in awhile. the molecular bio book that ucla uses isnt the best. first book i've had in awhile where they don't bold important terms and have good diagrams. makes learning molecular bio kind of difficult, at least for me
i've been watching the lakers preseason game highlights, and it seems like theres a lot of team chemistry issues that need to be worked out. the only way i see things working out in the front court is odom coming off the bench as sixth man, which a lot of people have been saying already (and hopefully by the end of the year he can steal the sixth man award from manu ginobolisofaifiasdjgaga however you spell it. that guy has how many of those awards now?) big bynum is looking good. he's got a good shooting touch away from the post, but i haven't seen any pre-season game recaps of him working deep in the post and showing dominance. hopefully he'll show everyone that he has a pair and ends up muscling anyone that drives in the paint, cuz we seriously need that.
gonna be a really busy week. midterms and a bunch of crap next week. time to GET THINGS DONE ASDGAGNKAGJNADKFJAFNA WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
shoutout to tom: sup MAN. guess who i saw playing sc tonight? hint: letters "l", "e", and "e" are involved. its time for you to pick up sc again mannnn
Friday, October 10, 2008
blogging again?
my clock reads 11:39am right now. ideally, i would be in ls3 lecture right now paying very close attention to a myriad of powerpoint slides regarding molecular bio.
the operative word being ideally.
i'm actually sitting in RT714 staring into my laptop, writing my first entry for this blog.
so i've decided to blog again for two reasons: 1) reading tom chen's entries is pretty fun and funny, even though i have no idea what he's talking about half the time and 2) not having any humanities classes for over a year has taken a huge toll on my capacity to write anything with a respectable amount of logic.
i'm aiming to write something around once a week, most likely about the things i've been up to. and sometimes with funny pictures, if i can figure out an easy way to upload pics.
alright, off to campus.
the operative word being ideally.
i'm actually sitting in RT714 staring into my laptop, writing my first entry for this blog.
so i've decided to blog again for two reasons: 1) reading tom chen's entries is pretty fun and funny, even though i have no idea what he's talking about half the time and 2) not having any humanities classes for over a year has taken a huge toll on my capacity to write anything with a respectable amount of logic.
i'm aiming to write something around once a week, most likely about the things i've been up to. and sometimes with funny pictures, if i can figure out an easy way to upload pics.
alright, off to campus.
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