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Entries from January 2004

Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut

January 31st, 2004 · No Comments

[Via Hacktivismo]

If you think Howard Dean isn't a suitable presidential candidate because of his temper, I've got a better reason for you. Check out these choice tidbits from a prepared speech he gave for smart-card firm Wave Systems:

"We must move to smarter license cards that carry secure digital information that can be universally read [...]

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Rate My $50,000 of Debt

January 31st, 2004 · 2 Comments

Check out this totally creepy little bit of skulduggery:

RateMyTeachers.com (USA -- Canada)
RateMyProfessors.com (USA -- Canada)

High school teachers, professors... The whole shebang. The user-supplied comments are distressingly accurate. My favourite teacher isn't listed, unfortunately.

Below are some random comments about teachers and professors that I've actually been taught by (grammar and spelling as supplied [...]

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Notes About Motivation and Ambition

January 31st, 2004 · No Comments

As follows:

I fear that one day when I reach whatever elusive career goals that are hiding in the back of my mind, my motivation will disappear altogether.
I'll be like a band that strives for platinum albums, limousines, and stadium shows -- then become a bunch of argumentative junkies once there's nothing left to accomplish.
Traditional motivational [...]

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