On Yelling "Spring Break" Out of Moving Cars

Unbeknownst to many, a new trend is sweeping the nation. It is not blunts nor television, but parents will still find it disturbing. It is the practice known to some only as "spring break."

While we are well aware that the actual spring breaks of schools are approaching, this yelling has nothing to do with it. The idea is such:

• One is in a moving car


• One identifies passers-by meandering at a certain distance


• One rolls down one's window


• One yells "Spring Break!" perhaps adding one's favorite year at the end.


• Passers-by within earshot instinctively cheer uncontrollably

Be warnst, though. During your school's actual spring break, it is of the utmost faux pas to yell "spring break." Rather, one must yell something else such as "Final Weeks" or "Labour Day Weekend."

What does one yell outside of one's car window?

LMU Student Victimized by Santa Clara Police Department

It's amazing how you still manage to procrastinate when you're pulling your hair out over homework that continues to pile up.

Anyway, I was reading in the illustrious Loyolan today and came across one of the better articles I have read in awhile. It's filed under "opinion," even though the article is more a recounting of events.

It's not on the scale of the UCLA Tasing that happened last October, but it's still disgusting. And it's a good read.

You, too, are looking to procrastinate: Snitched on in Santa Clara

Today in History: February 22nd

February 22nd, 1732: George Washington is born. While I was celebrating this morning, I found the following video on YouTube. Oh, the nerve of some people. Haha.

What We're Reading: Feb. 21, 2007

Hello everybody. Sorry I've been away for about a week; parents were in town and I needed to show them around Los Angeles. This is a quick post of a few articles I've read today that some may find interesting:

• 15 Things You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Career


• Top 10 Gmail tips and hacks - Download Squad


• Verizon Lies To Customer To Get Him Off The Phone, Charges ETF


• 5 Blogging Methods That Work

Computer Cords: Wrap Them with Twisty Ties!

I've got a desktop computer. With 2 speakers and 1 sub woofer. A microphone. A webcam. The keyboard. The mouse. The monitor. An external battery. A printer. An external hard drive. My Zen. The Internet cables. And the USB cable to connect to my digital camera. That all comes with... a big mess. I mean, that's a lot of wires. I've even got a desk lamp, too.

Big suggestion: Keep the twisty ties. Don't toss them out when you buy new electronics. Also, you can keep the ones you get from buying bread. You can also, uh, borrow a few from the dining hall? I don't know. In any case, do not throw them away. Use them.

Get behind your computer with a flashlight (if needed) and a handful of twisty ties. Find the cords and go at it. Leave a little wiggle room and tie the rest into a bundle. How I do it, I wrap the extra cord around my hand and then twisty tie the bunch together.

Furthermore, I've found this process much easier if you turn your computer off. This way, you can unplug and plug back in, if need be.

Now go tackle those tangles!

Save Money: Shave Your Head?

Haircuts cost a lot. If you're a guy, you have it easy. Girls, you might want to look to Britney for advice? Because...

Yes, she shaved her head. Read all about it over at:

• PerezHilton.com, Hollywood's most-hated web site (and where the image is from)


• The insanely addictive PopSugar.com

But, Britney, don't you worry. I've still got hope for us. If I told you you were beautiful, would you date me on the regular?

Weekend Away and an Awesome Pun

My parents are in town this weekend, so I won't have time to assemble a meaningful post. But I do have an excellent pun I came up with yesterday (although I'm sure someone else has thought of it before). Enjoy:

Q: What do you call Jesus on an airplane?

A: A blessing in da skies!

Top 10 Web Tools for College Students

While I'm slowly recovering from a day of intense sickness yesterday (actual sickness, not love-sickness), I can once again surf the web. As I was browsing the likes of digg, I came across this little nugget: Top Web Tools for College Students.

Many of the programs or websites listed made our HackCollege Pack, a list of essential tools for the student. There are a few new ones, though.

Check them out: Top Web Tools for College Students