Geez, there are still people who want to move to LA? I really am different.
Geez, there are still people who want to move to LA? I really am different.
since I am going in for psychology anybody know of any good grad schools for that option?
Geez, there are still people who want to move to LA? I really am different.since I am going in for psychology anybody know of any good grad schools for that option?
NAU; North Arizona University.
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On a more serious note... I know you're in SD, but what are your thoughts on SoCal as a place to live, in terms of expense, quality of life, etc?
Sadly, my serious opinion does not differ that much from my Futurama quote. I hate Southern California. It's a godforsaken desert with too many people, you can't do anything or go anywhere without a car, most of it is mass-produced cookie-cutter urban sprawl without character or soul, the people by and large are ignorant of the rest of the country (though, if you're coming from New York, this may not actually be a change), and everything is expensive (bread, eggs, and milk, to name a few things, but also gas).
To top it all off, the state government is run by a collection of chimps, the term limits prevent anyone with any competence from rising up in the legislative ranks, and a large number of laws are created through operation of a direct democracy system, the likes of which the founding fathers were wise to avoid.
It's ugly, it's dry, it's brown, it's carpeted in asphalt and cement, there are earthquakes, and the sun never f$$$ing goes away.
Seriously, I hate Southern California, I'd move if we hadn't already put down some roots and there were a viable opportunity elsewhere.
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On a more serious note... I know you're in SD, but what are your thoughts on SoCal as a place to live, in terms of expense, quality of life, etc?Sadly, my serious opinion does not differ that much from my Futurama quote. I hate The Missouri-Mississippi-Ohio Basin. It's a godforsaken swamp with too many people, you can't do anything or go anywhere without a car, most of it is mass-produced cookie-cutter urban sprawl without character or soul, the people by and large are ignorant of the rest of the country (though, if you're coming from New York, this may not actually be a change), and everything is expensive (bread, eggs, and milk, to name a few things, but also gas).
To top it all off, the state government is run by a collection of chimps, the term limits prevent anyone with any competence from rising up in the legislative ranks, and a large number of laws are created through operation of a direct democracy system, the likes of which the founding fathers were wise to avoid.
It's ugly, it's dry, it's brown (most of the year), it's carpeted in asphalt and cement, there are earthquakes, and the sun never f%~~ing goes away.
Seriously, I hate The Missouir-Mississippi-Ohio Basin, I'd move if we hadn't already put down some roots and there were a viable opportunity elsewhere.
If you change some of the words... it sounds just like here!
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If you change some of the words... it sounds just like here!
On a more serious note... I know you're in SD, but what are your thoughts on SoCal as a place to live, in terms of expense, quality of life, etc?Sadly, my serious opinion does not differ that much from my Futurama quote. I hate The Missouri-Mississippi-Ohio Basin. It's a godforsaken swamp with too many people, you can't do anything or go anywhere without a car, most of it is mass-produced cookie-cutter urban sprawl without character or soul, the people by and large are ignorant of the rest of the country (though, if you're coming from New York, this may not actually be a change), and everything is expensive (bread, eggs, and milk, to name a few things, but also gas).
To top it all off, the state government is run by a collection of chimps, the term limits prevent anyone with any competence from rising up in the legislative ranks, and a large number of laws are created through operation of a direct democracy system, the likes of which the founding fathers were wise to avoid.
It's ugly, it's dry, it's brown (most of the year), it's carpeted in asphalt and cement, there are earthquakes, and the sun never f%~~ing goes away.
Seriously, I hate The Missouir-Mississippi-Ohio Basin, I'd move if we hadn't already put down some roots and there were a viable opportunity elsewhere.
You have earthquakes?
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You have earthquakes?If you change some of the words... it sounds just like here!
On a more serious note... I know you're in SD, but what are your thoughts on SoCal as a place to live, in terms of expense, quality of life, etc?Sadly, my serious opinion does not differ that much from my Futurama quote. I hate The Missouri-Mississippi-Ohio Basin. It's a godforsaken swamp with too many people, you can't do anything or go anywhere without a car, most of it is mass-produced cookie-cutter urban sprawl without character or soul, the people by and large are ignorant of the rest of the country (though, if you're coming from New York, this may not actually be a change), and everything is expensive (bread, eggs, and milk, to name a few things, but also gas).
To top it all off, the state government is run by a collection of chimps, the term limits prevent anyone with any competence from rising up in the legislative ranks, and a large number of laws are created through operation of a direct democracy system, the likes of which the founding fathers were wise to avoid.
It's ugly, it's dry, it's brown (most of the year), it's carpeted in asphalt and cement, there are earthquakes, and the sun never f%~~ing goes away.
Seriously, I hate The Missouir-Mississippi-Ohio Basin, I'd move if we hadn't already put down some roots and there were a viable opportunity elsewhere.
I think it is the new madrid faultline.
And how do you have a dry swamp?They're seasonal. It sucks having flood planes.
Edit: Unless you're a farmer.
If you have a plane, you can escape the flood plains.
I bet you all don't know the difference between a swamp and a marsh! </stump jumpin' Jethro>
Oh dear, now you've got him started! :)
I decided I had a shot at getting my wife to go with to CoT, so I went to How to Train Your Dragon instead. Dangit, when did matinées start being AM movies only? I just missed saving $3.I am thinking matinee, if I'm not too late for all of them. Clash of the Titans or the Dragon movie.Try to view CoT as a stand alone. You'll like it better. It was enjoyable but departed from the original and the mythos.
bummer. The shows here btwn 4-6 are Twilight prices, which are cheaper than matinee. At least at our fav theatre.
Hey Moff, check this out.
My hometown of Kennett, Mo is almost directly on it.
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Every time I hear about "Clash of the Titans", I cannot help but think of "Clerks".Huh?
Haven't seen Clerks?
Anyway, Randal (one of the two main characters) always crabs about how crap happens while he's trying to watch Clash of the Titans.
Here, Clerks Movie.
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Every time I hear about "Clash of the Titans", I cannot help but think of "Clerks".Huh?Haven't seen Clerks?
Anyway, Randal (one of the two main characters) always crabs about how crap happens while he's trying to watch Clash of the Titans.
Here, Clerks Movie.
Haven't seen Clerks?
How dare you.
How dare you.
I just didn't remember that he was trying to watch Clash of the Titans in it...
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Every time I hear about "Clash of the Titans", I cannot help but think of "Clerks".Huh?Haven't seen Clerks?
Anyway, Randal (one of the two main characters) always crabs about how crap happens while he's trying to watch Clash of the Titans.
Here, Clerks Movie.
Haven't seen Clerks?
How dare you.
How dare you.
I just didn't remember that he was trying to watch Clash of the Titans in it...
Eh, its in passing only. He says it again in J&SB:SB I think.
We live just north of St. Louis and don't feel many of the effects, but we get to feel some of them. Article says the fault may be shutting down... huh.My hometown of Kennett, Mo is almost directly on it.Hey Moff, check this out.
You have to understand Lord Secretary of Nature Mairkurion has been forced to make some cut backs. It was either the fault or the Nymph belly dancers.... buh-bye faultline.
The Enclave doesn't recognize your sovereignity, we're the true America! A couple of nukes should put that big crack right back into proper order.
Your President:
John Henry Eden
Every time I hear about "Clash of the Titans", I cannot help but think of "Clerks".
my roomie found a rum named "The Kraken" so when we hear or think of the movie quote "Release the Kraken!!!" we say bottoms up or if we have had enough there is a pantamime involving a zipper, I leave the rest to your imagination
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On a more serious note... I know you're in SD, but what are your thoughts on SoCal as a place to live, in terms of expense, quality of life, etc?Sadly, my serious opinion does not differ that much from my Futurama quote. I hate Southern California. It's a godforsaken desert with too many people, you can't do anything or go anywhere without a car, most of it is mass-produced cookie-cutter urban sprawl without character or soul, the people by and large are ignorant of the rest of the country (though, if you're coming from New York, this may not actually be a change), and everything is expensive (bread, eggs, and milk, to name a few things, but also gas).
To top it all off, the state government is run by a collection of chimps, the term limits prevent anyone with any competence from rising up in the legislative ranks, and a large number of laws are created through operation of a direct democracy system, the likes of which the founding fathers were wise to avoid.
It's ugly, it's dry, it's brown, it's carpeted in asphalt and cement, there are earthquakes, and the sun never f~&*ing goes away.
Seriously, I hate Southern California, I'd move if we hadn't already put down some roots and there were a viable opportunity elsewhere.
From my limited experience (my wife is from there and we visit around once a year), Sebastian pretty well nailed it. Except that from what I understand, LA is even more so. A lot of people really like it there, but those are people who REALLY like the sun. It almost never rains and it is dry (but not as dry as Colorado Springs). The California laws and such are bizarre to say the least.
It is a really nice place to visit (IMO), but I wouldn't want to live there. Besides, I like the snow. And we don't get enough of it here.
Sebastian -- are you looking? Is there nowhere that will take a couple of lawyers?
You have to understand Lord Secretary of Nature Mairkurion has been forced to make some cut backs. It was either the fault or the Nymph belly dancers.... buh-bye faultline.We live just north of St. Louis and don't feel many of the effects, but we get to feel some of them. Article says the fault may be shutting down... huh.My hometown of Kennett, Mo is almost directly on it.Hey Moff, check this out.
Our priorities are well in order, Lord President. Necklines and hemlines first, fault lines way second.
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Sebastian -- are you looking? Is there nowhere that will take a couple of lawyers?
I wish. My wife is a Californian through and through, though I always tell her I fell in love with her on the mistaken belief that she was a good midwestern girl or, at worse, a new yorker. I never expected her to be a Californian. Anyway, she's very plugged in to the local community and has a strong relationship with USD, so it doesn't necessarily make sense to move.
Though, I did get an email from a headhunter looking for attorneys in Boulder this morning...
This "Oasis" attrocity seems to have escaped beyond the borders of the Wastelands. I wonder, "President" Moorluck, if your lord secretary has any relation to Harold or Bob from that abyssmally green place up north...
The Enclave doesn't recognize your sovereignity, we're the true America! A couple of nukes should put that big crack right back into proper order.
Your President:
John Henry Eden
Lord Secretary of Kicking A** Taig had your nukes... for breakfast. Besides, didn't you get talked into offing yourself by a 19 year old girl in cut off jeans? ;)
Lord Secretary of Kicking A** Taig had your nukes... for breakfast. Besides, didn't you get talked into offing yourself by a 19 year old girl in cut off jeans? ;)The Enclave doesn't recognize your sovereignity, we're the true America! A couple of nukes should put that big crack right back into proper order.
Your President:
John Henry Eden
That's not what the 19 year old girl in cut off jeans got me to do.
This "Oasis" attrocity seems to have escaped beyond the borders of the Wastelands. I wonder, "President" Moorluck, if your lord secretary has any relation to Harold or Bob from that abyssmally green place up north...
Harold was a unfortunate intern who got into Lord Mairkurions stash... we told him it was for fey and plants only, you know these snot nosed college grads, think they know everything.
OK, this is what I read, which is rather different than the original
my roomie found a nun named "The Kraken" so when we hear or think of the movie quote "Release the Kraken!!!" we say bottoms up or if we have had enough there is a pantamime involving a zipper, I leave the rest to your imagination
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Every time I hear about "Clash of the Titans", I cannot help but think of "Clerks".my roomie found a rum named "The Kraken" so when we hear or think of the movie quote "Release the Kraken!!!" we say bottoms up or if we have had enough there is a pantamime involving a zipper, I leave the rest to your imagination
What?
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OK, this is what I read, which is rather different than the original
my roomie found a nun named "The Kraken" so when we hear or think of the movie quote "Release the Kraken!!!" we say bottoms up or if we have had enough there is a pantamime involving a zipper, I leave the rest to your imagination
What?
Though, I did get an email from a headhunter looking for attorneys in Boulder this morning...Go there for "vacation". It's actually a very beautiful town/city. Of course you'd have to make it past the tree-hugging, tofu eating hippies.
It's a lot like Oasis, actually.
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Where's Oasis?It's a lot like Oasis, actually.Though, I did get an email from a headhunter looking for attorneys in Boulder this morning...Go there for "vacation". It's actually a very beautiful town/city. Of course you'd have to make it past the tree-hugging, tofu eating hippies.
She let a Fallout 3 reference loose upon ye.
Our priorities are well in order, Lord President. Necklines and hemlines first, fault lines way second.You have to understand Lord Secretary of Nature Mairkurion has been forced to make some cut backs. It was either the fault or the Nymph belly dancers.... buh-bye faultline.We live just north of St. Louis and don't feel many of the effects, but we get to feel some of them. Article says the fault may be shutting down... huh.My hometown of Kennett, Mo is almost directly on it.Hey Moff, check this out.
Also, chorus lines and congo lines were preserved.
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She let a Fallout 3 reference loose upon ye.Where's Oasis?It's a lot like Oasis, actually.Though, I did get an email from a headhunter looking for attorneys in Boulder this morning...Go there for "vacation". It's actually a very beautiful town/city. Of course you'd have to make it past the tree-hugging, tofu eating hippies.
Well -- Stop that. Or at least warn me next time.