Fun Things To Do In The Computer Lab
Oct 19th
- Log on, wait a sec, then get a frightened look on your face and scream “Oh my God! They”ve found me!” and bolt.
- Laugh uncontrollably for about 3 minutes. Then suddenly stop and look suspiciously at everyone who looks at you.
- When your computer is turned off, complain to the monitor on duty that you can”t get the damn thing to work. After it has been turned on, wait 5 minutes, turn it off again, and repeat the process.
- Type frantically, often stopping to look at the person next to you evilly.
- Before anyone else is in the lab, connect each computer to different screen than the one it”s set up with.
- Write a program that plays the “Smurfs” theme song and play it at the highest volume possible over & over again.
- Work normally for a while. Suddenly look amazingly startled by something on the screen and crawl underneath the desk.
- Ask the person next to you if they know how to tap into top-secret Pentagon files.
- Use Interactive Send to make passes at people you don”t know.
- Make a small ritual sacrifice to the computer before you turn it on.
- Bring a chainsaw, but don”t use it. If anyone asks why you have it, say “Just in case…” mysteriously.
- Light candles in a pentagram around your terminal before starting.
- Every time you press Return and there is processing time required, pray “Ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease,” and scream “YES!” when it finishes.
- “DISK FIGHT!!!”
- Put a straw in your mouth and put your hands in your pockets. Type by hitting the keys with the straw.
- Try to stick a Ninetendo cartridge into the 3 1/2″ disc drive. When it doesn”t work, get the supervisor.
- Print out the complete works of Shakespeare, then when its all done (two days later) say that all you wanted was one line.
- If you have long hair, take a typing break, look for split ends, cut them and deposit them on your neighbor”s keyboard as you leave.
- Put a large, gold-framed portrait of the British Royal Family on your desk and loudly proclaim that it inspires you.
- Take the keyboard and sit under the computer. Type up your paper like this. Then go to the lab supervisor and complain about the bad working conditions.
- Bring some dry ice. Make it look like your computer is smoking.
- Attempt to eat your computer”s mouse.
- Bring in a bunch of magnets and have fun.
- When doing calculations, pull out an abacus and say that sometimes the old ways are best.
- Play Pong for hours on the most powerful computer in the lab.
- Keep looking at invisible bugs and trying to swat them.
- Bring a small tape player with a tape of really absurd sound effects. Pretend it”s the computer and look really lost.
- Pull out a pencil. Start writing on the screen. Complain that the lead doesn”t work.
- Run into the computer lab, shout “Armageddon is here!!!!!”, then calmly sit down and begin to type.
College Study Tips
Oct 15th
These college study tips are to help students learn how and when to study, and tips and tricks you can use to get ahead. Studying for college is no fun, but if you plan your time correctly and get your work done, you will have more time for fun such as college parties.
Create Mnemonics
Mnemonics are devices that can help you memorize formulas, key concepts, definitions, etc. A really basic example of a mnemonic is “Please excuse my dear Aunt Sally” which stands for parenthesis, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
Make a Study Guide
Whether or not your professor gives you a study guide for an exam, making a study guide is very helpful when studying for tests. Go through the textbook, notes, and any other material and write down any information that you think may be on the test such as important concepts, definitions, and formulas. Reading and writing the information will help you memorize it faster. If your professor gives you a study guide, make sure to cover all the points listed.
Make Flash Cards
Making flash cards can be a bit time consuming, but flash cards are helpful tools in remembering vocabulary, formulas, and key concepts. They are also easy to carry around with you so you can review them anytime.
Quiz Yourself
To ensure that you are prepared for your test, make a mock quiz to test how well you know the material. Write down a list of keywords or questions and make sure to leave room underneath each one. Then, pretend that you’re taking the test and write down as much as you can.
Set Time Goals
Setting time goals for yourself will help make sure that you stay on track especially when you have time constraints. You’re more likely to be productive if you have goals to achieve.
Remember to Take Breaks
Studying is hard stuff. You need to take short breaks to allow your brain to process and retain the information. Otherwise, you may confuse yourself or forget something you have already studied. Be sure to take only a short break, otherwise, it may be hard to go back to studying. When you begin studying again, review the material you have already studied, then, move on to something new.
Don’t Study Alone
Studying with other people is always easier, because you are all there and you know nothing else is going on. If possible convince your college friends to meet at the library at a specific time on a regular basis. If you and your friends have different schedules, do your best to find time when at least two of you are able to meet. This will also help you and your friends develop good study skills, keep tabs on your friends, and make sure they will be with you on graduation day.
Study During the Week
For those college students who like to party, studying during the week is the way to go. Typically studying Monday through Thursday is the way to go. When it’s not football season, Sunday could also be a good day, but never count on it. If you have time between or after classes while you are still on campus, that is the best time to pop into the library for a quick hour of studying. This will allow you to enjoy your nights without worrying about studying later. Thursdays are notorious for being college party nights, so dont plan on studying late that night. College students that are big partiers will be hungover Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so the week is usually the best time. Having self control and studying hard all week should allow students have the weekends free.
Schedule Time for Studying
College students who regularly have gaps in their class schedule should mark off those hours as study time. By making it part the routine, students should get into the habit after a few weeks, and not even think about it. The key is to start right away and try not to cheat. College students who do not have gaps in their schedule should plan for times before or after class, or schedule time at night.
Get lots of sleep
College Students who get a full night of sleep are usually more alert, more focused and learn things easier than those who are sleep deprived. Try to keep your sleep schedule as consistent as possible. On the weekends avoid sleeping in too late, because it will make it harder to wake up for your first class.
Avoid Studying on Coffee, Ritalin and Adderall
Since studying is no fun, students look for ways to enhance their ability to study an stay focused. Coffee has been used by college students to pull “all-nighters” or just to prevent falling asleep in an open book. If you choose to use coffee as a study aid, monitor your sleep patterns and how you feel throughout the day before making it a regular habit. Ritalin and Adderall are prescription drugs used to treat ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder). These drugs are hard to predict because they are made for students with ADD/ADHD. Students without either disorder are advised not to take these if not prescribed, but there are always college students who choose to sell some or all of their prescribed medication. If you choose to go that route and try it (not recommended), be sure to try small doses at first (5 mg or 10 mg) so you can see its effects. As always, students should only take things from those who are trusted.
6 of the Most Miserable Shots Ever Concocted
Oct 5th
The bigger the party gets, the higher the likelihood someone will suddenly declare, “it’s time to do shots,” and you’ll be instantly swept up in a sea of poor decisions. Still, not all shots are created equal, and although some of them might go down smooth, others can leave enough scars to last a lifetime. The 11 shots listed here are some of the worst on record and can be pretty much guaranteed to make you feel almost as miserable as when you’re not even drinking at all.
11) Three Wisemen
Ingredients: 1/3 Jim, 1/3 Jack, and 1/3 Johnnie
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Not only is this shot a classic, but it’s also a great way to end up with a story that starts somewhere along the lines of “I was doing just fine until…”
10) Blood River
Ingredients: 1 oz Stroh 80, 1 oz tequila, 1 oz vodka
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Some people call Stroh “Everclear for pussies.” And those people usually end up spewing their guts out about an hour later.
9) Dead Nazi
Ingredients: Equal parts Jager and Rumple Minze
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Those Nazis are bastards, and this concoction will make you wish that whoever talked you into taking the shot was hung at Nuremberg.
Mad Dog
Ingredients: 3/4 shot vodka, 1/4 shot black current cordial, and a pinch of Tobasco
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The sweet black current flavor coupled with the burning Tabasco hotness makes for a rare blend of special that’ll taste exactly the same two hours later when it’s on the way back up.
7) Bobby Dazzler
Ingredients: Equal parts Aftershock, tequila, and whiskey.
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Apparently a bobby dazzler is a “good looking or special person.” Like an amped up set of beer goggles, this drink is named for the fresh perspective you’ll have upon reassessing the bar following your sixth shot of the evening. Suddenly you’re ready to make some pretty shady compromises…
6) Prairie Fire
Ingredients: Tequila and a healthy dash of Tabasco sauce
Cool Shooters Ice Tray
Oct 5th
A cool party needs a cool shot glass, and there’s nothing cooler than frozen ones made out of ice. If you want to be extra creative, freeze juice or your favorite drink for flavored shot glasses that everyone will want to drink from … and drink to!Make sure you have enough for the party – each mold makes 4 frozen shot glasses at a time.
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Margarita Cupcakes
Oct 3rd
CAKE:
9 ounces liquid Margarita mix (a little over a cup)
3 ounces tequila (a little less than 1/3 cup)
¾ ounce Grand Marnier
1 box white cake mix
3 large egg whites
2 Tbs vegetable oil
1 Tbs lime zest
LIME BUTTERCREAM ICING:
2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup), at room temperature
5 to 6 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp grated lime zest
green food coloring, if desired
small lime slices for garnish, if desired
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two dozen cupcake tins with paper liners.
2. Prepare cupcakes: Whisk together margarita mix, tequila and Grand Marnier in a small bowl. Measure out 1¼ cups for the recipe; pour the rest on some ice and drink it while making the cupcakes.
3. In a large bowl, blend cake mix, egg whites, vegetable oil, lime zest and 1¼ cups of the margarita mix from step 1. Blend on low for about 30 seconds and then increase speed to medium and blend for two additional minutes. Batter will be slightly lumpy.
4. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners (about ¾ full). Bake for 20-25 min, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool for about 10 minutes in the pans, then remove them to a rack to cool completely.
5. Prepare icing: Once cucpakes are completely cooled, prepare the icing. Place butter in a large bowl and beat with electric mixer until butter is fluffy. Add 5 cups of powdered sugar, salt, lime juce, and lime zest. Mix until thick and creamy. Add more powdered sugar until the frosting is of a good spreading (or piping) consistency. Mix in a tiny amount of green food coloring or gel paste if you’d like the frosting to have a green tint. Ice cupcakes in whatever manner you prefer… spreading or piping the frosting. Use small lime slices as garnish.
Yield: About 24
Read more: http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/05/01/margarita-cupcakes/#ixzz11JMLBjLj
Drink Recipe: A Walk On The Moon
Sep 29th
