tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893724621360177695.post4382283680011190028..comments2023-03-30T16:45:53.919-05:00Comments on The "C" Word - that's chemistry of course: Mob rulesAylwin Forbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16051125260705797284noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893724621360177695.post-81707784856234629602008-09-12T18:53:00.000-05:002008-09-12T18:53:00.000-05:00Yes, back to work among the corn fields. Actually,...Yes, back to work among the corn fields. Actually, this year the airport seems to be a bit more surrounded by soybean. I am sure the SSCP made a previous comment about our use of food stuffs to make fuel.<BR/><BR/>I hope the .Jar v2 is enjoying his stay at this institution. Did the idea of community college drive him to social unrest as it did most people who didnt attend COD from my high school?<BR/><BR/>Indeed, even for students tickets are insanely priced - $24 for hypoxia inducing seating locations and yes - the fees are outrageous. Were you able to attend the previous game against our opponent just 45 minutes south? Incidentally, my female-counterpart attends that university and while she was here to visit me that weekend, she sported her own UofI gear (owning more UofI gear than EIU gear).<BR/><BR/>As for the fines, one would think tuition (as you are aware, already sky high...I feel your pain as this year's entering class had a 9% increase) could be covered but only 1 year here has showed me the frivolous spending that occurs - the 60+million dollar/15 year dorm renovation process or my particular favorite: the "South Quad Bell Tower" - or as its currently known among students "The Eye of Saurumon." I would ask your offspring about this as it has been the talk around campus for the first week or two of school.Snipper "Book Zeller"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445493940274651615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893724621360177695.post-51748479537598187672008-09-10T07:43:00.000-05:002008-09-10T07:43:00.000-05:00Nice to hear from you once again Snipper. I imagi...Nice to hear from you once again Snipper. I imagine you hard at work (?) amongst the corn stalks once more. I now have greater connection with the mighty Champaign Urbana as one of my offspring has entered the esteemed university this fall to study mathematics. I promised him a football game, then to be shocked, staggered and amazed by the ticket prices ($50??) not to mention the raping one suffers when placing the order: ticket fee ($8) and order charge ($10). Is this the NFL?<BR/><BR/>Whatever, it's a nice campus, even if I did receive a parking ticket my very first visit. Students could get free tuition from the fines levied.Aylwin Forbeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051125260705797284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1893724621360177695.post-66732139812864192152008-09-09T07:23:00.000-05:002008-09-09T07:23:00.000-05:00As a pilot, I am often asked "Arn't you scared to ...As a pilot, I am often asked "Arn't you scared to go flying?!" My usual response is that they are 10-20 times more likely to die getting into their car than getting into an airplane. In one of the classes I am taking this semester, in fact, you are more likely to die once crossing the street than getting in an airplane.<BR/><BR/>Inherent fear tends to proliferate society, as the SSCP accurately posited. <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the start of the semester!Snipper "Book Zeller"https://www.blogger.com/profile/08445493940274651615noreply@blogger.com