Thursday, January 25, 2007

Test cheating

As usually, when I was Internet shopping for something else, I found this link to a PDA watch. Since I am currently studying for the last exam that includes knowing by heart what the legislation says, I got interested... and here are my thoughts on the subject:
  1. There is a very slim chance of actually getting caught, since there are more then fifty students writing this exam at the same time, while only one assistant is "watching". And having text law in front of me would really make it simple to get a good grade, especially considering that I can upload other helpful texts on theories as well.
  2. I am not going to invest into this device and cheat, because I could get expelled just before finishing. Furthermore, I would hate the feeling the already "lost" studying time. You may call it pride, but I can't cheat on myself anymore.
  3. If I were a freshmen would I use this device? Well, considering the risk of getting caught, maybe. It is true that I would always have to invest into more advanced technologies, to be one step ahead from the assistants, and would have to find a suitable solution for certain oral exams, but in the end I would almost surely have a higher average grade.
  4. The most bothering question is: Would I be worse at my profession because of cheating in college? Here, I am not so sure anymore, because I would have all my "knowledge" digitalised, and would know precisely where to find it. I would therefore surely be much more organised and would be able to find the needed information much faster. But, on the other hand would I develop a feeling for doing my job? I am not sure that skipping learning things by heart would critically reduce that. Of course I am not talking about also skipping the part where you actually have to understand what you study, just the stupid enumerations and articles. No good lawyer actually goes and learns articles by hearth, he is good because he knows which articles to use and how to get to them fast.
  5. So do I recommend cheating? I believe it is up to every individual to decide what he wants and what kind of risks he is willing to accept. But even if risks are considered too high, the power of technology and "digitalisation" should not be overlooked.
  6. I wonder how my grandchildren cheating devices will look like?

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Joy...

  • ...comes from little things in life. You just have to open your eyes.
  • ...turn on you camera and take a picture. I love it.

Monday, January 15, 2007

Briefly on stupid people

  1. Is it too cruel to say that Darwin awards are actually bad, because they don't only present a hell of a story to normal readers, but can educate people who might otherwise help to "improve the species by accidentally removing themselves from it, thereby ensuring that the next generation is one idiot smarter" ?
  2. For example if a few of award candidates read one of the most popular news today, according to the Google news, then it might occur to them that holding your wee, is generally a very bad idea. Even if you do it, to get a wii.
  3. Jenifer is surely going to get an award, but the crucial question here is how many candidates are going to learn, that bursting bladder is one of the most painful way of dying?
  4. And are the competition organisers very cleverly cloaked Nazis or just a bunch of candidates?

Sunday, January 07, 2007

STOP THE HORROR!

Just see how cruel TESTING ON ANIMALS can be:

  • So please spam as much as possible to solve this problem! Really If you send 100 emails about it in the next 10 minutes you are also going to save all the starving children!

  • PS: As author of this article, I believe animals should be respected as an integral part of our environment and all the extensive legislation covering this field should be respected!
  • But I also hope we will soon get a law covering rights of not being exposed to spamming. Solutions don't come by shouting around so as many as possible hear you( which spamming actually is), but by long term logical effort! Go sue someone, just give me a break!

Saturday, January 06, 2007

Exhibit A

And I may add, that Shpela has some valid points ;) ! Well, the problem is they are probably just as accurate as her link to the exhibit :) .

Friday, January 05, 2007

Just grab his butt!

in a sexy, flirty, jet not too intrusive manner. ( or he will run!) Is the answer to a question presented to me by a good friend of mine (Female!): How do I tell Him that I like him? After a "thorough male analysis" the upper answer seems the best way! Here is why other alternatives suck:

  • Just saying I like you and will you be my boyfriend, is a very bad idea, because if it didn't work in primary school, it probably won't work now. There are only two possible reactions: 1. The guy will more or less politely talk out of it, and even if he liked the girl before, he will have to talk himself out of it because, he just found out she is a freak 2. "Go with me, meet my parents, marry me, have kids with me, and lets be happy forever and ever" - and if this didn't send chills up your spine, I wish you a happy marriage!
  • Being very flirty, looking him straight in the eyes, winking, playing with hair, touching breasts, laughing at his stupid jokes... and all the other stuff women try to do to look as attractive and interested as possible. Well, all these things may be nice, but are usually not enough to get the message across. Sorry, it just isn't as obvious for us guys! And you do want to tell Him something don't you?
  • Asking his friend to ask him and tell you... won't work either, because firstly the guys will go have a beer and it is quite common that certain topics are forgotten due to them being very unmanly. Secondly, by doing that a girl isn't far from primary school be my boyfriend thing.
  • Having wild sex with him ( drunk or sober is a personal choice)... will probably mean a girl will have fun, but won't get into the desired category in His head. But if you like to be a mistress, be forward and have lots of fun!
  • Going for it and trying to kiss him... No, no, no... you like Him right? So for crying out loud, give him at least one chance at being a man! Let him do things as they should be - a boy kisses a girl. Takes the chances... Don't start turning him into a slipper before you two are in a romantic relationship! Or it really won't last.

My analysis lacks other ideas, but the point is simple: Girls, use your sexy, playful body language for what it was intended. Don't over do it ( point 4) , but make sure you get the message across. There is nothing to lose, because in the "worst case scenario" the guy will feel complimented!

Anyway, If I won't like my job I will go and writte for cosmo.

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

New year resolution?