Clarifying My Stand August 31, 2006
Posted by arick in Life.1 comment so far
I am an atheist, yes. However, I am deeply offended by the generalizations that people make of me being an atheist. First of all, as an atheist, I do not have no morals. I have morals. Secondly, as an atheist, I am accepting of other religions I have absolutely no problem with other religions. These are the two things I want to clear up first. Now, everything else:
Northwest Airlines… August 31, 2006
Posted by arick in Culture, Life.add a comment
Damn, Northwest Airlines is in quite a rut. After having a lay off of about 60 people, Northwest Airlines did something extremely stupid. It gave the laid off people a booklet. This booklet was about “how to save money.” Honestly, these tips were horrible, condescending, and just plain tactless.
Ways to save money (presented by Northwest Airlines):
Chemistry made interesting August 31, 2006
Posted by pagani in Science and Technology.2 comments
How come the Wavanator’s wasn’t this fun?
On Math August 30, 2006
Posted by arick in Life, Science and Technology.add a comment
Mathematics. I’ll keep this short. It’s pointless, useless. No need for math. None, whatsoever. The only reason you would ever need math is if you became a mathematician. Pointless job. Utterly useless. No matter what your math teacher says, no matter how many word problems they say, just think about what they say for a second… and you’ll realize you’ll never need to know exactly how much time it takes to fill a pool, or what angle you need to see the sunrise, or how high the flagpole next to you is (especially not by solving similar triangles). Like I said to my math professor during a summer camp: Life isn’t about math, it’s about living. Math will never help solve the questions in life that really matter. That didn’t go over well with the professor. (Don’t get me wrong, I’m good at math. I just hate it.)
Some more helpful tips for the wandering pedestrian August 30, 2006
Posted by pagani in Pedestrians' Guidebook.1 comment so far
1. Never sleep, it is a sign of weakness.
2. Never verbally acknowledge others you know*, just nod your head (exception to the rule is if you are talking in code to pass along secret pedestrian information).
3. Burn all campers the are usless, and just clog up the road which pollutes the air next to you.
Craziest car in the world August 30, 2006
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What we are driving to Greece in
Lyrics to My Song August 30, 2006
Posted by arick in Life, Music/Movies.add a comment
I’m trying to write a song… not very successful. The “poetic blogging” which was actually songs, well… those were just kinda like crap. Honestly. But I’m trying to figure out this. I have a tune and everything. I’ve played it on the piano a couple of times. I need more lyrics though. Or more like edited lyrics. And a title would be nice. Maybe y’all can help me. Anyhow, lyrics:
Using a Nuclear Rocket August 30, 2006
Posted by nukes in Science and Technology.add a comment
One of the greatest problems of building an interplanetary spaceship is building an engine which will last a long time, and will provide the power needed. My particular preference is to use a nuclear reactor.
The method with which somone could use a reactor is quite simple. Because one doesn’t need to care about the radiation spilled into space, one could use the broken up molecules of the nuclear fuel, such as uranium and plutonium, and shoot those out. This solution would provide an incredible thrust, which would last for an incredible amount of time, spanning decades of continous acceleration. The problem arises when one considers how to eject these broken pieces into space, without destroying the spacecraft in the process. If one were able to channel these pieces through a nozzel, and continue having a controled nuclear reaction, one would be set for millenia.
