Archive for the year 2008
KU = Kettering University?
Posted on March 30, 2008 by Ching under Sponsored Post.
When Kansans think of KU, we think of University of Kansas. We think of the Jayhawks.
In Michigan, KU means Kettering University, the #1 university for industrial and manufacturing engineering according to US News Best Colleges. If you’re a soon-to-be high school grad and are thinking of going into the industrial, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering fields, Kettering University is the college that you should consider.
Kettering University, located in Flint, Michigan, was originally founded as The School of Automotive Trades. Then Kettering became known as the Flint Institute of Technology before being acquired by General Motors in 1926 and renamed General Motors Institute of Technology. In 1932 the school’s name was shortened to General Motors Institute. In 1982, GM divested ownership and the school became GMI Engineering and Management Institute. In 1998 the school changed its name to the current name, Kettering University, in honor of Charles F. Kettering, an early 20th century inventor, proponent of cooperative education, and early benefactor of the school.
Today the coop program is still the key to the success of Kettering students and alums. It is what makes the university special. Anyway, check out my favorite Kettering recruiting video below.
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Happy Easter
Posted on March 23, 2008 by Ching under Family, Life.
This has got to be my favorite Easter photo. Brian looked so cute in his pastel green suit. Simply adorable!
Anyway, today will be spent at the Brubakers. Grandma and Grandpa went to church with Dave and Donna this morning and then we are meeting up at Dave and Donna’s for a late Easter lunch. I would have gone to church, too. Brian didn’t want to, though.
In hindsight, I’m glad we didn’t commit to going because I’m achey all over. Brian and I decided to renew our gym membership last week. My first workout back was Pam’s step class on Wednesday. Rightfully so, because she is my favorite instructor. Several years ago, when I got addicted to working out, I went to her fitness classes religiously. Religious is appropriate here because she had a step class on Sundays that I attended every week, rain or shine whether or not I was feeling well.
I decided since I am completely out of shape, I better take it easy. I did a step with no risers. So I was pretty much just doing floor exercise because a step with no risers is not that much higher off the floor. Step was pretty energizing. It was great.
I stayed for core express too. Core express is 30 minutes of sit ups and other exercises for your core muscles. We used a ball (or a bosu, depending on your preference) and a mat. Golly! That kicked my butt. While step made me feel good, core class made me realize how very out of shape I really am. (more…)
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Last Night on the Drive Home
Posted on March 22, 2008 by Ching under Life.
Last night on the drive home from Carrabba’s, we played a game. It’s like the movie game (game where you say a movie title and the other person has to say another movie title that begins with the last letter of the movie title the previous player named) except we modified it just for words period. You have to say the word and say what it means. So it’s like a vocabulary game to help Brian build his vocab. Although, it’s not his vocab we really need to work on but his spelling skills. That’s a whole other topic, though.
Anyway, I started with “pedestrian” because I was thinking the conversation at that point had been so, until I cleverly devised our game. Brian patiently played along. Usually, I can never get him to go along with my games and other antics. Surprisingly, he did. He seemed to be enjoying the game, too. That’s the impression I got anyway, since I didn’t have to force him to play.
So half a dozen words into it, I asked him if he liked my new game. He said, “No. I’m only going along with it because it amuses you. I’m hoping that it will get me laid.”
There’s a lot to be said about an honest man.
So girls, remember this when you are out on a date with your new (or old) beau. He’s probably not having a good time but he will fake it just so he can get into your pants. =P
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Charter High-Speed Internet for Life
Posted on March 17, 2008 by Ching under Sponsored Post, Web.
Bidding started at a meager $10, but when I checked just a moment ago they were pushing $25K already. Isherring is really persistent! Go check it out.
I’d love to have high-speed internet for life, except I don’t have $25K. That’s probably not the max price that the offer will go for — I suspect that it will go for much, much more than that. The winning bidder gets: the fastest internet speed in their service area FOR LIFE, a cable modem and wireless router, and professional installation.
Plus registered bidders get a chance to win a Nintendo Wii! The sweepstakes winner will get a Nintendo Wii console, Wii stand, five sports games (boxing, baseball, tennis, golf, and bowling), one remote controller, one nunchuk controller, one sensor bar, one Wii AC adapter, one Wii AV cable. Everything you need to make the most of your new Wii!
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Not This Again
Posted on March 17, 2008 by Ching under Flickr, School.
I got invited to OMA’s Academic Achievement Recognition Ceromony again. I’ve decided I’m boycotting it until they have an academic recognition ceremony for white people. Just kidding!
Although, I have wondered about that… If you look closely at WSU’s demographic, white people are as much a minority as anyone else. It’s pretty much a melting pot with all cultures well-represented. Do we minorities really need that much encouragement that so much more attention needs to be given to us? Can we not succeed otherwise? These are some questions to ponder. I’m not in the mood to wax philosophical right now, though, so let’s save that for another time.
The main reason I’m skipping the event this year is (a) I don’t really need someone to give me a pat on the back, and (b) it was so disorganized last year that it was painful. The ceremony last year left me feeling like I had just stepped out of a bad movie — I’ll never get those two hours of my life back!
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