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Thursday, November 1, 2012

As perfect a Thursday 009

Focus Point: Week 9
KCChiefs.com reporter, Rachel Santschi, takes a look at the Thursday Night match up against San Diego.”
JCCC student work airs
on KCPT’s ‘The Local Show’ Thursday

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“‘Farm to Table,’ a video story shot and edited by JCCC students, will air on KCPT’s The Local Show on Thursday, Nov. 1.

The story traces the food cycle on the JCCC campus, from harvest on the campus farm through preparation and serving in dining services, to compost.

The production is the work of current and former JCCC broadcast journalism students Amy Follmer, Jordan Renzelman, Matt Lepley, Elizabeth Seidel, Josh Browning, Richie Wolfe and Michael Czerniewski.

Molly Baumgardner and Joe Petrie are the JCAV advisers; they worked with the students, the JCCC Center for Sustainability and KCPT’s Nick Haines to produce the package.

Five additional packages are being produced by the students for the JCCC/KCPT collaboration.”
As perfect a Thursday 007 mentioned that my blood sugar, cholesterol and liver proteins were all high, so I must return more soon in two months for a new blood test and receive some education from Riverview Community Services in Kansas City, Kansas ...well, I am finally going to a meeting there today, yet I can certainly not make every meeting, because such would cost me an hour of work per week.

“NEW YORK—Following Hurricane Sandy’s destructive tear through the Northeast this week, the nation’s 300 million citizens looked upon the trail of devastation and fully realized, for the first time, that this is just going to be something...”
In that previous post, my Wednesday was not a good one, yet yesterday was nice to me this week. Besides dropping by Sonic Drive-In for 50 cent Corn Dogs, of which I had five, I paid my statement at the SureWest Customer Center, and I briefly spoke with Aaron at the Cavalier C-Store, before going to the meeting of the Anime Club of JCCC, where we discussed the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney and watched Blood+.

Aaron and I generally meet at restaurant to chat on Wednesday evenings. Last week, he went to visit to Mexico, about which I completely forgot to ask him. We initially agreed on Domino’s Pizza, which Aaron frequents and is across the street from the College. Aaron enjoyed his medium pizza, of which he graciously shared a slice with me. After the clerk informed me that they had no cups for water, yet kindly reminded me about their selection of bottled soft drinks, of which I cannot have because I am diabetic, I canceled my order. While clean, this location is woefully mismanaged and I will not be returning, 009.

Between the end of club, and my meeting Aaron, I unsuccessfully tried again to find Riverview Community Services, and I discovered Boorito at Chipotle Mexican Grill, where we later went.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

News of the day 035

Happy Halloween! Drop by SONIC for 50 cent Corn Dogs ALL DAY TODAY. Rest in peace, hunger. Or pieces. Depending on how many Corn Dogs you enjoy!
JCCC is again ranked among top digital community colleges
“Johnson County Community College is again listed among the top-rated community colleges for digital technology by e.Republic’s Center for Digital Education. JCCC was also top-ranked in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The survey looked at digital and emerging technologies, such as the use of mobile devices and technology integration into the curriculum; strategic planning and data management; and delivery models and professional development, including the availability of technology tools and training for faculty and students, as well as colleges’ technology priorities, shared services and cloud computing; infrastructure and networks; and outreach and workforce development.

The survey showed that 92 percent of the colleges have expanded their distance learning offerings online, while 77 percent have increased online student services. Survey results also show that 95 percent are now using social networking to reach out to students, and 79 percent use YouTube, up by 14 percent from 2011.

‘Our faculty, staff and administrators find innovative ways to use technology in and out of the classroom to improve teaching, learning and student support,’ said Terry Calaway, president, JCCC. ‘Our consistent presence among the top-rated colleges reflects how seriously the college regards the use of technology in education.’

JCCC was listed among the top colleges in the large college category (10,000 students or more).
  • 1st Lone Star College, The Woodlands, Texas
  • 2nd Northwest Arkansas Community College, Bentonville, Ark.
  • 3rd Howard Community College, Columbia, Md.
  • 3rd Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, N.Y.
  • 4th Johnson County Community College
  • 4th Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, Va.
  • 5th Houston Community College, Houston, Texas
  • 6th Delaware Technical and Community College, Wilmington, Del.
  • 7th Delta College, University Center, Mich.
  • 7th Tidewater Community College, Norfolk, Va.
  • 8th Montgomery County Community College, Tacoma Park, Md.
  • 8th Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah
  • 9th Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills, Ill.
  • 10th Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, N.C.
Winners will be recognized at an awards reception during the League for Innovation in the Community College’s STEMTECH conference this month in Kansas City, Mo.

Click here for information about colleges listed in the mid-sized and small college categories.”
“Halfway through her two-hour show at the Sprint Center on Tuesday, Madonna acknowledged the raucous response she’d received from the crowd that nearly filled the place. And in so many words (including a couple that can’t be printed here), she apologized. To paraphrase: This is the firs…”
KJCCC announces all-conference soccer honors
“Five members each from the women’s and men’s soccer teams at JCCC were recently named as Kansas Jayhawk Conference performers for the 2012 season.

On the women’s side, forward Christianna Tran, midfielder Kesley Wakefield and defender Christina Szymkowski were selected to the second team. Midfielders Marly Sutter and Liz Ulrich were named as honorable mention performers.

On the men’s side, defender Sherrick Hilaire was a first-team all-conference selection. Second team honors went to forwards Luis Cadena and Jacob Walter, and midfielder Sulaimon Lasisi and defender Joel Wiebe earned honorable mention honors.”

Web Wanderings 031

Twitter / Top Gear: “Johnny Bohmer’s 1,700 bhp Ford GT
blitzes a new standing mile world record with a 283 mph run ...”
Super Princess Peach is Tomoe Mami, and Chain Chomp is Charlotte
“The Walt Disney Company is the largest media conglomerate in the world. In addition to the actual Disney animation, film, and merchandising enterprise, it includes the national ABC Network, the ESPN sports network, critically-acclaimed animation studio Pixar, and Marvel Comics. Add one more famous ...”
Most people have refrained from making any political statements about this tragic event, Random Acts of Fusion; tragic because I was not among their winners.
What if I told you The Matrix is a system, but when you're inside, you see most of these people are not ready to be unplugged, and many of them are so inured, so hopelessly dependent on the system
“Ryan Seacrest and Joel McHale are putting you in the driver’s seat to the unexpected - sign up, check it out, and get ready for a summer full of awesome experiences behind the wheel of a 2013 Ford Fusion!”
A friend on Facebook relaxed in Philadelphia
with one product, and I suggested two more.
Irish Car Bomb recipe
“A delicious recipe for Irish Car Bomb, with Guinness® stout, Baileys® Irish cream and Jameson® Irish whiskey. Also lists similar drink recipes.”
I heard about the two clubs on Alice 102: Cosmopolitan KC, whose site appears to be mired in bad design, at least any vague sensibilities that I developed in my brief studies in graphic design lead me to so think; and the following, which I consider close to ideal.
TITLE Boxing Club
“Boxing + Kickboxing Fitness Workouts”
“What does it take to get hired by the most innovative company in the world? We asked salesforce.com recruiters and hiring managers across all departments for their advice, and boy, did they deliver some golden nuggets!”

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Where was this 020

“Endless Shrimp is back at Red Lobster, only for a limited time! You’ll be able to score all-you-can-eat shrimp for only $14.99! You can head on over to Red Lobster Endless Shrimp 2012 for more details.”
“Republican Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey normally isn’t effusive about President Obama. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction in the Garden State, Christie had nothing but praise for the man ...”

Oh My Gosh 014

Oh My Gosh, Oh My Gosh, Oh My Gosh, Free Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco!

From Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2012, “The SEMA Show draws the industry’s brightest minds and hottest products to one place, Las Vegas,” while Hurricane Sandy rages.
“Our home city, New York City, is underwater in a massive deluge from Hurricane Sandy. It’s been quite an eventful night. Amazingly, some of us still have ...”
Some parking lots to have limited access
or limited parking at times this week
Steal a Base, Steal a Free Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco
“Several parking lots will have limited access or limited parking this week. Planned closures are:
  • The entrance and exit to the Carlsen Center upper west parking lot from the Carlsen Center north circle will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. The lot will be accessible through the entrance and exit on the south side of the lot.
  • Both of the entrances and exits to the parking lot immediately south of the ITC will be blocked from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.
  • The entire lower west Carlsen Center garage will be closed from noon to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.
  • A total of 12 spaces in the lower Regnier Center garage will be blocked from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.
  • A total of 12 spaces in the lower Regnier Center garage will be blocked from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 31.
  • The entire south half of the lower Regnier Center garage will be blocked on Thursday, Nov. 1.
  • A total of 20 spaces in the lower Regnier Center garage will be blocked from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2.”
Should one choose to view the following, then one will have the first episode of Season Three of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic spoiled, at least through the second commercial break.
MLP:FiM S3 Preview in GLORIOUS 360p
“Hopefully now with synched audio... DISCLAIMER: All content shown within this video is property Hasbro Studios, The Hub, and their respective owners.”
JCCC women’s cross country wins region, men finish 4th DSW has The Glass Slipper Collection, to market Disney Princess-styled extravagance
Source: Yahoo! Shine
“Last year, the JCCC women’s cross country and track program captured its first Region VI triple crown, winning titles in cross country, indoor and outdoor track. This year, the cross country team cleared the first hurdle in a quest for a second triple crown by winning the Region VI Cross Country Championships, hosted by JCCC. The Lady Cavaliers edged Allen Community College by three points to claim first place. The JCCC men finished fourth overall.

Three Lady Cavaliers finished among the top 15 finishers which earned them All-Region VI honors. Jessica Thomas led the way placing sixth with a time of 19:38.1. Also in the top 15 were Emily DeLong at 10th place (19:51.8) and Michala Ruder at 14th (19:57.3). The JCCC men had just one runner earn All-Region VI. Kidus Bekele crossed the finish line in 15th place with a time of 26:18.4.

Both teams will compete at the NJCAA Cross Country Championships Nov. 10 in Ina, Ill., followed by the NJCAA Half Marathon Championships a week later in Levelland, Texas.”

Monday, October 29, 2012

Forever Alone

Inclined towards pessimism, “The Mass of Men Lead Lives of Quiet Desperation,” and I often feel a sense of Gloom, Despair and Agony on me, which The Kansas City Chiefs certainly are not helping.
I live with my two parents and two younger sisters, and I no longer have the ambition to move out of their house.
When I was young I was afraid of the dark
Source: Just Feelin’ Good
I am Forever Alone, “an exploitable character that is used to express loneliness and disappointment with life,” what is love?
Men and Women Can’t Be ‘Just Friends’: Scientific American
“Researchers asked women and men ‘friends’ what they really think—and got very different answers.”

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Summary of Improv Goals 027

If one was to “walk around the left side of the building, and to the Underground Theater in the rear of the lot” on the evening of Friday, October 5, then one would have seen one of our best shows in Lawrence to date.
My personal highlight was my character Jane; she always referred to herself in the third person, and the final scene of the last set was Jane and a questionable doctor.

I said, “Jane burns. Jane burns below.”
Our shows alternate weekly between the Underground Theater and the ECM at KU, where we were last night and the audiences have been full for our last two shows. The opening set featured John, Frank, Joel, David, Justin and I. Kaden Koharrick, a guest group from Colorado Springs, played second; and the ensemble One performed last.
The ensemble One plays at the ECM
In regard to the short-form games, in which I played, John remarked,

“I wouldn’t change a thing about that set.”