Time for another laugh...

OK... This guy is funny... what makes it funnier is that I used that textbook, and I believe many of you who had taken Macroeconomics heard of Mankiw's name... Anyway, I think to lighten up the mood in lecture, it's not that bad an idea for Econ professors to show this clip in class...

Another giggles

Giggles from Yugster's Daily Yiggles... 10/23/2007

The following is an exact transcription of a letter John Mongan received from MIT, and the reply that he sent them.

Unfortunately, they chose to discontinue their correspondence at that point. I have heard, however, that their recruitment letter has been revised and is far less snotty than it once was.


April 18, 1994



Mr. John T. Mongan
123 Main Street
Smalltown, California 94123-4567

Dear John:

You've got the grades. You've certainly got the PSAT scores. And now you've got a letter from MIT. Maybe you're surprised.
Most students would be.

But you're not most students. And that's exactly why I urge you to consider carefully one of the most selective universities in America.

The level of potential reflected in your performance is a powerful indicator that you might well be an excellent candidate for MIT. It certainly got my attention!

Engineering's not for you? No problem. It may surprise you to learn we offer more than 40 major fields of study, from architecture to brain and cognitive sciences, from economics (perhaps the best program in the country) to writing.

What? Of course, you don't want to be bored. Who does? Life here is tough and demanding, but it's also fun. MIT students are imaginative and creative - inside and outside the classroom.

You're interested in athletics? Great! MIT has more varsity teams - 39 - than almost any other university, and a tremendous intramural program so everybody can participate.

You think we're too expensive? Don't be too sure. We've got surprises for you there, too.

Why not send the enclosed Information Request to find out more about this unique institution? Why not do it right now?

Sincerely,

Michael C. Benhke
Director of Admissions
P.S. If you'd like a copy of a fun-filled, fact-filled brochure, "Insight," just check the appropriate box on the form.



May 5, 1994


Michael C. Behnke
MIT Director of Admissions
Office of Admissions, Room 3-108
Cambridge MA 02139-4307


Dear Michael:

You've got the reputation. You've certainly got the pomposity. And now you've got a letter from John Mongan. Maybe you're surprised. Most universities would be.

But you're not most universities. And that's exactly why I urge you to carefully consider one of the most selective students in America, so selective that he will choose only one of the thousands of accredited universities in the country.

The level of pomposity and lack of tact reflected in your letter is a powerful indicator that your august institution might well be a possibility for John Mongan's future education. It certainly got my attention!

Don't want Bio-Chem students? No problem. It may surprise you to learn that my interests cover over 400 fields of study, from semantics to limnology, from object-oriented programming (perhaps one of
the youngest professionals in the country) to classical piano.

What? Of course you don't want egotistical jerks. Who does? I am self indulgent and over confident, but I'm also amusing. John Mongan is funny and amusing - whether you're laughing with him or at him.

You're interested in athletes? Great! John Mongan has played more sports - 47 - than almost any other student, including oddball favorites such as Orienteering.

You think I can pay for your school? Don't be too sure. I've got surprises for you there, too.

Why not send a guaranteed admission and full scholarship to increase your chance of being selected by John Mongan? Why not do it right now?

Sincerely,

John Mongan
P.S. If you'd like a copy of a fun-filled, fact-filled brochure, "John Mongan: What a Guy!" just ask.


John never got a reply.

Boxes and Balls

How often do you talk about boxes/urns and balls? When, it's way too often for me.

So far, in two of my 4 classes, we talk about boxes and balls...

Anyway, it's been a really long while since I last updated my blog, so, I'm sacrificing my sleep, and hopefully, I won't be late for work tomorrow, to update my blog.

First off, here's a classic for those who missed it a month ago, and for those who watched it before, well, it's worth another watch.



So, more good news on the Michigan Wolverines football team. After the first two home losses, the Wolverines are doing pretty well, with 6 straight wins and is back in the rankings, even though that might not be a blessing since so many of the ranked teams are getting upset week in week out. So, Minnesota this week, and my friends and I have plans to dress-up for the game. I'll get some photo up, I promise.Also, 3 Saturdays ago, it was such a tiring day, as in the morning, I went to the football game against Eastern Michigan, which we won, and then, caught a football match at my friend's place, and then, went back to my apartment for a short nap, and then, in the evening, attended the Filarmonica della Scala performance at Hill Auditorium. It was their premiere performance in the States, and to say the very least, it was mind-blowing. It was really amazing, and the tenor, which I forgot his name was really spectacular too.


So, studying for the 4th exam had been going alright, even though time's pressing, but, I guess I'm studying 'smarter' now, with more understanding (at least trying to understand) and scheming through the materials, and skipping some impossible materials. Hopefully, by doing so, I'll have more time to spend on the practice exams, and then, trying to learn the impossible materials by reverse engineering.

Also, Manchester United had been doing really well lately. They are starting to score goals and it's always good to not be Liverpool - the 1 - 0 specialist.

I had been cooking less nowadays because of my busy schedule, and also, all the free food I got from the companies' information session. So, it's all good. But here are some of the pictures of my cooking.
Spicy tuna casserole topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Pork chop...
Black pepper chicken
Braised chicken with mushroom.

Also, 2 weekends ago, we celebrated Hari Raya. Trying to be artsy here. That's a macro shot of the ice lemon tea I prepared for the Raya dinner. A huge cooler box of it (5 gallons).And I got this cooler from a raffle three years ago. It's still brand new though. I mean, how often do you need a huge cooler?

It was all fun and the food was great. Spicy! And the next day, many of us spent quite some time in the bathroom - not because of unhygienic reason, but, because of the pure spiciness of the food. Quoting Melissa: Ass on fire!

And did I mention the new jersey I bought. Mike Hart - 20!!!
I think I might get a helmet too. :) That will be a huge investment, because it's quite pricey. But well, it's the most recognized helmet in college football. The WINGED helmet. Maybe another jersey of Chad Henne - 7 too.

Also, currently, I'm postponing everything until after Nov. 5th. Everything here includes, talking about my job after college (even though it's lingering on my mind all the time, planning for the Christmas holiday, all other miscellaneous stuff...)

Just a random pic I took. Well, I had been drinking a lot of tea lately, 4-6 teabags a day on average. :)

So, here you go. Sorry, that I had been forgetting a lot of stuff I wanted to blog about. I'll try to have a recap post soon. And yeah, even though I did say soon, or promised a date that I will update my blog, it's really not dependable. :P

Positioning is important...

Pretty funny ad that's trying to break the boundary of a taboo subject.

Another joke...

Sorry... Been really really busy to update. But here's a joke for you.

Lifted from Yugster's daily yiggles (10/10/07)
A couple from Minneapolis decided to go to Florida for a long weekend to thaw out during one particularly icy winter. Because both had jobs, they had difficulty coordinating their travel schedules. It was decided that the husband would fly to Florida on a Thursday, and his wife would follow him the next day. Upon arriving as planned, the husband checked into the hotel. There he decided to open his laptop and send his wife an e-mail back in Minneapolis. However, he accidentally left off one letter in her address, and sent the e-mail without realizing his error.

In Houston, a widow had just returned from her husband's funeral. He was a minister of many years who had been 'called home to glory' following a heart attack. The widow checked her e-mail, expecting messages from relatives and friends. Upon reading the first message, she fainted and fell to the floor. The widow's son rushed into the room, found his mother on the floor, and saw the computer screen which read:

To: My Loving Wife
From: Your Departed Husband
Subject: I've Arrived!
I've just arrived and have checked in. I see that everything has been prepared for your arrival tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then! Hope your journey is as uneventful as mine was.

(P.S. Sure is hot down here!)

Bob

Thursday, October 04, 2007

And the Emmy goes to....

DIDA...

I mean, unless that fan knows some mythical Qi Gong or whatever crazy martial arts, else, Dida's falling to the ground is more ridiculous than ridiculous itself.

Maybe FIFA should implement some rules for banning actors.