BOTPP2 Second Round: #10 Domino427 vs. #18 FreezeC2

[Domino427]

#10 Domino427 (http://sports-boards.net/forums/member.php?u=238)

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#18 FreezeC2 (http://sports-boards.net/forums/member.php?u=645)

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[HamelsToe]

You done finals yet Jay?

[Domino427]

You done finals yet Jay?

Pretty much...just have a take-home for my English class, which is a total joke. Tomorrow I'll be making my way home and writing out that essay, so after that, its just navigating around working and spending time w/family and friends.

But thank God finals are done...such a pain in the rear.

[Hey Look Its Chase Utley!]

Pretty much...just have a take-home for my English class, which is a total joke. Tomorrow I'll be making my way home and writing out that essay, so after that, its just navigating around working and spending time w/family and friends.

But thank God finals are done...such a pain in the rear.

I hear that, working on my Western Civ final as we speak.

[Domino427]

I hear that, working on my Western Civ final as we speak.

Ouch...I've got Western Civ coming up, probably sometime next year. Not looking forward to that.

[HamelsToe]

Ouch...I've got Western Civ coming up, probably sometime next year. Not looking forward to that.
What's your major?

[Hey Look Its Chase Utley!]

Ouch...I've got Western Civ coming up, probably sometime next year. Not looking forward to that.

It really depends on whose teaching it. If your lucky, history can be a fascinating subject. If not, you get Ben Stein from Wonder Years or Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

[Domino427]

What's your major?

Secondary Ed./History Concentration (technically Social Studies).

The SS thing actually really pisses me off...cuz we have to take an economics, a couple anthropology/geography courses, poly sci, etc. It's pretty annoying. I'd rather be able to focus my studies to fairly recent history (US II and such, as well as a major focus on WWII, including the European side, not just the US side). But oh well...nothing I can really do about it.

[pennstpat]

It really depends on whose teaching it. If your lucky, history can be a fascinating subject. If not, you get Ben Stein from Wonder Years or Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

History major right here.

[Roy Munson]

It really depends on whose teaching it. If your lucky, history can be a fascinating subject. If not, you get Ben Stein from Wonder Years or Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
In 1930, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, in an effort to alleviate the effects of the... Anyone? Anyone?... the Great Depression, passed the... Anyone? Anyone? The tariff bill? The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act? Which, anyone? Raised or lowered?... raised tariffs, in an effort to collect more revenue for the federal government. Did it work? Anyone? Anyone know the effects? It did not work, and the United States sank deeper into the Great Depression. Today we have a similar debate over this. Anyone know what this is? Class? Anyone? Anyone? Anyone seen this before? The Laffer Curve. Anyone know what this says? It says that at this point on the revenue curve, you will get exactly the same amount of revenue as at this point. This is very controversial. Does anyone know what Vice President Bush called this in 1980? Anyone? Something-d-o-o economics. "Voodoo" economics.

[Hey Look Its Chase Utley!]

History major right here.

History minor, working on switching it to a major.

[Domino427]

It really depends on whose teaching it. If your lucky, history can be a fascinating subject. If not, you get Ben Stein from Wonder Years or Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

Oh don't get me wrong, I love history...as I just explained to abreu, it's my major. Its just certain parts of history I'm more into than others, and even more so, with Western Civ (at least I know at my school here), it's listed as a special "Writing and Research Intensive" course...which means theres a lot more of that stuff than a regular college course.

[Hey Look Its Chase Utley!]

Oh don't get me wrong, I love history...as I just explained to abreu, it's my major. Its just certain parts of history I'm more into than others, and even more so, with Western Civ (at least I know at my school here), it's listed as a special "Writing and Research Intensive" course...which means theres a lot more of that stuff than a regular college course.

I hear that. For me, the Scientific Revolution and the Renaissance don't really interest me like the days of Rome, or our own revolutionary history in America.

[LWolf]

I was a political science major with a minor in history

[pennstpat]

I hear that. For me, the Scientific Revolution and the Renaissance don't really interest me like the days of Rome, or our own revolutionary history in America.

I hated the Revolutions of 1840 until this year, my professor just really presented it excellently. For me, it's all about wars. I'm trying to get into a course which examines every aspect of the Pacific theatre in WWII.

[Domino427]

I hated the Revolutions of 1840 until this year, my professor just really presented it excellently. For me, it's all about wars. I'm trying to get into a course which examines every aspect of the Pacific theatre in WWII.

Same here with the wars...most specifically WWI and after.

USI I'm still not thrilled with...though its tolerable. World history is sometimes good, sometimes bad...I can tolerate small doses, but getting too specific sometimes makes it drag on.

Also, like HLICU said, the Roman history....awesome.

[Hey Look Its Chase Utley!]

I hated the Revolutions of 1840 until this year, my professor just really presented it excellently. For me, it's all about wars. I'm trying to get into a course which examines every aspect of the Pacific theatre in WWII.

If you have Comcast on Demand, they have some really interesting shows on the military channel.

[moses]

Secondary Ed./History Concentration (technically Social Studies).

The SS thing actually really pisses me off...cuz we have to take an economics, a couple anthropology/geography courses, poly sci, etc. It's pretty annoying. I'd rather be able to focus my studies to fairly recent history (US II and such, as well as a major focus on WWII, including the European side, not just the US side). But oh well...nothing I can really do about it.
Dude, I'm going through the same shit. And I just recently switched majors so I have to take 5 history classes next semester -- which should be a crapload of reading. But yeah -- I'm going for Secondary Education also. Are you going to get your Masters?

I feel like the classes they make you take -- they spread you out too much. But I'm just going to get the credits done and get it over with.

[Hey Look Its Chase Utley!]

I should also mention that although I like Roman history, and took extent Greecian history as well, any time it's time to talk about art, I feel like Ronald McDonald in this picture.

http://pdn.philly.com/news.jpg

[moses]

I can't believe how many history guys we have on the boards.

[Hey Look Its Chase Utley!]

I can't believe how many history guys we have on the boards.

Well if you think about it, how much of sports is based on history. Stats, records, and former players are all known like historical facts.

[moses]

Well if you think about it, how much of sports is based on history. Stats, records, and former players are all known like historical facts.
Very true. As an added bonus, knowing history and sports really comes in handy when playing Trivial Pursuit.

[Roy Munson]

Very true. As an added bonus, knowing history and sports really comes in handy when playing Trivial Pursuit.
I can program an application server.

[pennstpat]

Very true. As an added bonus, knowing history and sports really comes in handy when playing Trivial Pursuit.

And with gettin the ladies...

[moses]

I can program an application server.
Almost all of my friends from high school ended up going the computer science route.

God knows how I ended up with Philosophy, and eventually History. I should have gone with computers.

[moses]

And with gettin the ladies...
Of course.

[LWolf]

And with gettin the ladies...

Haha, I don't think I want to be sweating the ladies that are impressed by a dude's knowledge of history

[tj11887]

I hear that, working on my Western Civ final as we speak.

Oh what kind of Western Civ? I have that next semester!

[SU Nittany Tide]

I can't believe how many history guys we have on the boards.
I noticed that oddity too. You would think people so concerned with history would avoid being phillies and/or eagles fans.

Anyways, I graduate on Saturday. Its been a long and difficult road.

[pennstpat]

Haha, I don't think I want to be sweating the ladies that are impressed by a dude's knowledge of history

You know what they say about guys with a vast amount of historical knowledge...

[BHGangFan Part2]

Damn. Looks like I'm the only communications major here. I do like history though, especially WWII.

[Domino427]

I noticed that oddity too. You would think people so concerned with history would avoid being phillies and/or eagles fans.

Anyways, I graduate on Saturday. Its been a long and difficult road.

Congrats, man.

While I've certainly enjoyed college so far, and have made some tremendous friends and had tremendous experiences already...I know that is a day I'm going to be damn proud of.

Congrats again, and good luck with whatever you choose to do for a living.

[SU Nittany Tide]

Congrats, man.

While I've certainly enjoyed college so far, and have made some tremendous friends and had tremendous experiences already...I know that is a day I'm going to be damn proud of.

Congrats again, and good luck with whatever you choose to do for a living.
Thanks. Computer Engineering. At least thats what my degree will be in.

[ill]

Thanks. Computer Engineering. At least thats what my degree will be in.

There you go, engineering is the right way to go (although I did get into philosophy too). Instant job safety. Programming is fun, I always did it as a hobby, but it came in handy during reports and presentations when any of my teammates were weak. Anything job lined up yet?

[moses]

I noticed that oddity too. You would think people so concerned with history would avoid being phillies and/or eagles fans.

Anyways, I graduate on Saturday. Its been a long and difficult road. That's awesome. And in computer engineering. That's gotta be tough. My friend was going computer engineering and then decided it was too hard and did something else.

Good to see you're trying to solve the problem of no Americans getting a degree in any type of engineering.

There you go, engineering is the right way to go (although I did get into philosophy too). Instant job safety. Programming is fun, I always did it as a hobby, but it came in handy during reports and presentations when any of my teammates were weak. Anything job lined up yet?
A lot of people think Philosophy is completely useless and a waste of time. At least, people that I have come across. It's sad that I will have taken like 40 credits in it by the time I graduate. I'm taking Philosophy of Physics next semester which sounds like it might be the greatest class I'll ever take.

[SU Nittany Tide]

That's awesome. And in computer engineering. That's gotta be tough. My friend was going computer engineering and then decided it was too hard and did something else.

Good to see you're trying to solve the problem of no Americans getting a degree in any type of engineering.


A lot of people think Philosophy is completely useless and a waste of time. At least, people that I have come across. It's sad that I will have taken like 40 credits in it by the time I graduate. I'm taking Philosophy of Physics next semester which sounds like it might be the greatest class I'll ever take.
Its nice. Computer Engineering is ranked as the #2 degree to get in American right now (Chemical Engineering #1). There are also more CENG jobs created every year (based on at least the last 5 years) and less of them graduating each year in that span. I have one job offer on the table that pays really well, but I dont realy want it. I've applied to other ones including government engineering jobs both in and out of my major (which dont start as high of pay, but move up quickly and offer great benefits) along with companies like Rockwell Collins. I've been really busy the past couple months so I havent been able to concentrate on it, but after graduating on Saturday I will have a lot of time to work on that since I'll only have a part time job.

[Domino427]

I should also mention that although I like Roman history, and took extent Greecian history as well, any time it's time to talk about art, I feel like Ronald McDonald in this picture.

http://pdn.philly.com/news.jpg

I dont think thats Ronald McDonald in that picture anymore

[Domino427]

Dude, I'm going through the same shit. And I just recently switched majors so I have to take 5 history classes next semester -- which should be a crapload of reading. But yeah -- I'm going for Secondary Education also. Are you going to get your Masters?

I feel like the classes they make you take -- they spread you out too much. But I'm just going to get the credits done and get it over with.
Also, didnt realize I didnt answer your post.

I intend on eventually getting my masters (I believe in PA its a requirement to have it within five years of graduation to continue teaching?). But right now, I'm just getting ready to start my second semester, so its a long way away.

Not sure whether to just go right through for the extra couple years, or to try and do like a University of Pheonix type thing...or something where I can do like online courses or whatever. Guess it depends on what kinda situation I'm in in another 3 & 1/2 years.

What school are you at, anyway, and where about are you planning to teach? I like the area I'm at now, but it's pretty close to Three Mile Island apparently, which I'm not thrilled about. Home is South Jersey, right between Philly and Atlantic City...and I really have no desire to go back to NJ.

[ill]

Its nice. Computer Engineering is ranked as the #2 degree to get in American right now (Chemical Engineering #1). There are also more CENG jobs created every year (based on at least the last 5 years) and less of them graduating each year in that span. I have one job offer on the table that pays really well, but I dont realy want it. I've applied to other ones including government engineering jobs both in and out of my major (which dont start as high of pay, but move up quickly and offer great benefits) along with companies like Rockwell Collins. I've been really busy the past couple months so I havent been able to concentrate on it, but after graduating on Saturday I will have a lot of time to work on that since I'll only have a part time job.

Take some time off and do something to unwind a little before getting into the working world. I took the summer off before starting and wish i had done something like travel or do something worthwhile. Guy I work with now told me I should have spread my wild oats and knocked some girls up before seeling my soul to corporate america.

Benefits are pretty key, and those damn government jobs pay so much for doing so little its ridicualous. I interned for a county gov job, and I felt like it was a waste of time if it werent for the awesome pay. Just saying its really hard to go from the greatest years of your life in college to stuggling to find yourself in the real world. Take your time.

[ill]

A lot of people think Philosophy is completely useless and a waste of time. At least, people that I have come across. It's sad that I will have taken like 40 credits in it by the time I graduate. I'm taking Philosophy of Physics next semester which sounds like it might be the greatest class I'll ever take.

My girl in my junior year got me interested in Philosophy. Never took logic or anything basic like that, but Philosophy of peace and nonviolence was pretty good stuff. Also took Philosophy of Music because I thought it would be pretty sweet to talk about what some lyrics in old Bob Dylan songs meant. Turns out we talked about Charles Ives and other crazy styles like that. The music was terrible and you would fall asleep in any class if you could blco out the My professor was nuts, so it made it more interesting.

[SU Nittany Tide]

Take some time off and do something to unwind a little before getting into the working world. I took the summer off before starting and wish i had done something like travel or do something worthwhile. Guy I work with now told me I should have spread my wild oats and knocked some girls up before seeling my soul to corporate america.

Benefits are pretty key, and those damn government jobs pay so much for doing so little its ridicualous. I interned for a county gov job, and I felt like it was a waste of time if it werent for the awesome pay. Just saying its really hard to go from the greatest years of your life in college to stuggling to find yourself in the real world. Take your time.
I plan to take at least a month off. Of course knowing that I have something lined up will be a huge relief even though knowing that Computer Engineers tend to have no real problems these days finding jobs.

On that note I just got done with my final bit of school work that I'll probably ever do (assuming I never come back for a masters, which currently I don't foresee happening unless a company pays me to do it). I still have to finish up my senior design project a little bit before I give it to my sponsor, but as far as my grading portion of all my classes I am finally finished! It probably calls for a drink, even though its 8:30 in the morning and my senior design partner is supposed to meet me in an hour and a half.

[moses]

Also, didnt realize I didnt answer your post.

I intend on eventually getting my masters (I believe in PA its a requirement to have it within five years of graduation to continue teaching?). But right now, I'm just getting ready to start my second semester, so its a long way away.

Not sure whether to just go right through for the extra couple years, or to try and do like a University of Pheonix type thing...or something where I can do like online courses or whatever. Guess it depends on what kinda situation I'm in in another 3 & 1/2 years.

What school are you at, anyway, and where about are you planning to teach? I like the area I'm at now, but it's pretty close to Three Mile Island apparently, which I'm not thrilled about. Home is South Jersey, right between Philly and Atlantic City...and I really have no desire to go back to NJ.
I'm going to school at Rutgers - New Brunswick right now. I think I want to get my Masters immediately after under-grad but I'm not 100% sure. It all depends on which schools I get into and stuff.

I'm also from South Jersey and wouldn't mind teaching somewhere in NJ, but I'm also going to be looking at places in PA. I like New Jersey, though. It's just ashame the taxes suck here.

[moses]

My girl in my junior year got me interested in Philosophy. Never took logic or anything basic like that, but Philosophy of peace and nonviolence was pretty good stuff. Also took Philosophy of Music because I thought it would be pretty sweet to talk about what some lyrics in old Bob Dylan songs meant. Turns out we talked about Charles Ives and other crazy styles like that. The music was terrible and you would fall asleep in any class if you could blco out the My professor was nuts, so it made it more interesting.
Yeah, I think most Philosophy professors are semi-crazy. One of the first philosophy classes I took -- the guy was probably 65 years old and he would jump around talking at the top of his lungs about the topics. By the end of class, his shirt was soaked in sweat.

[domenick2x]

I'm going to school at Rutgers - New Brunswick right now. I think I want to get my Masters immediately after under-grad but I'm not 100% sure. It all depends on which schools I get into and stuff.

I'm also from South Jersey and wouldn't mind teaching somewhere in NJ, but I'm also going to be looking at places in PA. I like New Jersey, though. It's just ashame the taxes suck here.
I'm betting you'll drop the ball on that.

[moses]

I'm betting you'll drop the ball on that.
About getting my Masters immediately after graduation?

Possibly.