You just learned a new word. Woop-dee-fucking-doo.
I'm taking an online Literature class this semester and I'm already feeling the uneasy feeling associated with MLA papers and the associated GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics). For our first quiz (the prof. calls it a "refresher"), we're asked to answer a couple of questions in the form of an MLA-styled analysis essay. So I turn the paper in and low-and-behold the dude says what I turned in could be reported as academic misconduct because I made a mistake with my citations.
I thought the whole reason for this "quiz" was to help us remember what we forgot (keep in mind that the last English class I had was back when I duel-enrolled in HS) so we could watch out for those mistakes later.
I find the whole situation hypocritical, if you know what I mean. But at least I'm still holding a 'B,' and hopefully will bring it back up to an 'A' unless the bookstore goes belly-up with those back-ordered Norton Anthologies that a few students (like me) still need for class.
That's just wrong, though. If a college is gonna sell books to its students, then the bookstore should at least have roughly 80~85% of the number of books needed for that class. That's not the worst of it; I tried Amazon and Chegg with both of them being out for at least another week, causing me to believe that the presses didn't print enough. And those stores also shouldn't demand an arm and a leg (and a foot to boot) for those books. Ah, fuck it, it's all about the money anyways.
So, as you can tell, I'm not too happy right now. Leaving my issues about academia aside though (oh, and if you don't know what a split infinitive is, it's the word you can interject between "to" and "go," like "to boldly go" where boldly is the split infinitive; like you're really going to need to know that in the real world -_-'), I'm glad that HakoMari 5 has been translated on BT.
Utsuro no Hako to Zero no Maria (The Empty Box and the Zeroth Maria) is probably my favorite light novel series atm, combining mystery and traditional anime trends (like yandere and goudere). However, the lack of actual speculation and generally knowing it exists is very rare outside of a few forums, and even there not too many users appear to realize what an extraordinary work this unknown series is. Because there's not a lot of analysis on this psychologists nightmare of a tale, I'll probably delve into it on an analytical level and see if I can come up with some intriguing character profiles when I've got some time later on (maybe for Thanksgiving break...? or sooner if my Geo. and Lit. prof's let up on the work load).
And speaking of geography, that class seems more like anthropology mixed with some geopolitics than an actual course about maps. We've been talking about stuff likescience according to Al Gore global warming, evolution and the big bang. All in all, the prof may be weird, but the class at least piques my interest somewhat. Every time I'm there, I get reminded about Shangri-La
and the carbon indices with climate change. Bringing up Shangri-La and being the anime fan that I am, I must say that it's like an anime geared for economists (at least that's the impression I've been getting for the first 6 episodes that I've seen). Everything about this series has to do with a carbon based economy and stock/commodities/futures trade markets. Being the child of a father who was a trader, Shangri-La really intrigues me and I'm on the edge of my seat for when I get enough time to watch the next episode.
The series also shares some things in common with Last Exile (the first series, not Fam) like the artist Range Murata and the post-apocalyptic world setting (well, LE was sorta like that anyways). At any rate, the feel of the series closely resembles Last Exile, especially in the mystery aspects.
Although Shangri-La most likely won't make it on my list of top ten anime like Last Exile did, it will be a very enjoyable watch nonetheless. Of course, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Just a final note (you all are probably tired of reading this by now), I found this on sfgate:
and was laughing at it before I even realized it. Trading cards? Of terrorists? That's epic win! Even though coloring's for grade schoolers, I want those cards.
Do you think an Osama bin Laden will sell for 10 G's a few years from now?
(I'm sort of being serious, btw)
And as always,
That's just wrong, though. If a college is gonna sell books to its students, then the bookstore should at least have roughly 80~85% of the number of books needed for that class. That's not the worst of it; I tried Amazon and Chegg with both of them being out for at least another week, causing me to believe that the presses didn't print enough. And those stores also shouldn't demand an arm and a leg (and a foot to boot) for those books. Ah, fuck it, it's all about the money anyways.
So, as you can tell, I'm not too happy right now. Leaving my issues about academia aside though (oh, and if you don't know what a split infinitive is, it's the word you can interject between "to" and "go," like "to boldly go" where boldly is the split infinitive; like you're really going to need to know that in the real world -_-'), I'm glad that HakoMari 5 has been translated on BT.
And speaking of geography, that class seems more like anthropology mixed with some geopolitics than an actual course about maps. We've been talking about stuff like
and the carbon indices with climate change. Bringing up Shangri-La and being the anime fan that I am, I must say that it's like an anime geared for economists (at least that's the impression I've been getting for the first 6 episodes that I've seen). Everything about this series has to do with a carbon based economy and stock/commodities/futures trade markets. Being the child of a father who was a trader, Shangri-La really intrigues me and I'm on the edge of my seat for when I get enough time to watch the next episode.
The series also shares some things in common with Last Exile (the first series, not Fam) like the artist Range Murata and the post-apocalyptic world setting (well, LE was sorta like that anyways). At any rate, the feel of the series closely resembles Last Exile, especially in the mystery aspects.
Although Shangri-La most likely won't make it on my list of top ten anime like Last Exile did, it will be a very enjoyable watch nonetheless. Of course, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Just a final note (you all are probably tired of reading this by now), I found this on sfgate:
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and was laughing at it before I even realized it. Trading cards? Of terrorists? That's epic win! Even though coloring's for grade schoolers, I want those cards.
Do you think an Osama bin Laden will sell for 10 G's a few years from now?
(I'm sort of being serious, btw)
And as always,
"Thank you. Fuck you."
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