Dance of the Title Fairy

bigbenwd · Post Post #525 (ISO) » Tue Feb 24, 2004 1:54 am

LOL, if cam can have 2 can his 2nd be "Because I hate you." from the dirty rotten cheater thread? that was hilarious.

cuban smoker · Post Post #526 (ISO) » Tue Feb 24, 2004 3:57 am

The 6 steps is from a social experiment entiltled six degrees of separation. The main experiment involved sending letters out to random addresses across the united states, with instructions to the recipients to get the letters to a person who lived in a town (without giving the address of this person). Each participant was supposed to send the letter to someone they though could get it closer, under the requirement they knew the person personally. Once the letters arrived at the final address, the number of stops they made were tallied. The findings were simple: it rarely took more than 6 stops. Extrapolate this to the world. Then there are perverse versions like the Kevin Bacon one.

God · Post Post #527 (ISO) » Tue Feb 24, 2004 10:39 am

LOL, if cam can have 2 can his 2nd be "Because I hate you." from the dirty rotten cheater thread? that was hilarious.

Two titles? Unthinkable!

That's pretty interesting though cs.

Hmm, before i forget, though this isn't the best place to ask, what are you taking at UW cuban? Cause I live in Waterloo and I applied for engineering this year...was wondering if any COOP i'd take could get me to the dominican republic

Yaw · Post Post #528 (ISO) » Tue Feb 24, 2004 10:43 am

Having taken engineering at Waterloo, I don't recall any postings from the Dominican. A friend of mine did get a posting in Mexico, though. Also, if you're interested in working abroad and/or development issues, join Engineers Without Borders and apply for an internship (the Waterloo chapter has sent people to India, Nepal, Guinea, and Uganda to my knowledge).

mathcam · Post Post #529 (ISO) » Tue Feb 24, 2004 11:33 am

cuban smoker wrote:The 6 steps is from a social experiment entiltled six degrees of separation. The main experiment involved sending letters out to random addresses across the united states, with instructions to the recipients to get the letters to a person who lived in a town (without giving the address of this person). Each participant was supposed to send the letter to someone they though could get it closer, under the requirement they knew the person personally. Once the letters arrived at the final address, the number of stops they made were tallied. The findings were simple: it rarely took more than 6 stops. Extrapolate this to the world. Then there are perverse versions like the Kevin Bacon one.

I don't know why I feel need to post this, but the experiement was run by psychologist Stanley Milgram.

Cam

cuban smoker · Post Post #530 (ISO) » Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:10 am

Waterloo is great. I have three Eng roommates, It's tough, but they love it. The job was not aquired through co-op

. Instead, I had been working for NEstle CAnada for 5 summers through highschool and into Uni. I took a co-op job with CanTire before this 3rd work term, when I sent emails and resumes to people I knew from Nestle that had moved on to position in Switzerland, UK and DR. DR hit big. Actually, I got an offer from Switzerland for after I graduate. Business connections are extremely valueable. I feel no shame.

EWB is a really good program too. One of roommates is involved. I'll see what I can get from him.

God · Post Post #531 (ISO) » Wed Feb 25, 2004 8:03 am

That was creepy as hell.
Nestle Canada JUST called my house as i read this, and asked for my brother about a job interview.
As for EWB, I have thought about it, its pretty cool, and i'll probably give it a shot. As for Waterloo, after much consideration, if I do end up getting in

(damn profile forms im tryin to do now), i still might not end up there, McGill might just be too tempting if i get accepted there. Then again the program I want most is at Carleton (Aerospace Eng.)

Besides, I live in Waterloo, and if I stay here than I'd have to live with/near my parents for another 4 years.... (screw that. good school, annoying parents..)

mathcam · Post Post #532 (ISO) » Wed Feb 25, 2004 8:55 am

*panics* Switzerland? They have internet in Switzerland, right?

Cam

cuban smoker · Post Post #533 (ISO) » Wed Feb 25, 2004 9:24 am

Yeah, but dial-up connections keep timing out...

wait for it...

The position would actually be in Internal Audit, which is basically a world tour of Nestle Offices for a couple years. That would be quite the experience. It's still a couple years off though. Stupid 5 year co-op double degree program.

God · Post Post #534 (ISO) » Thu Feb 26, 2004 8:43 am

What are you taking anyway CS? Comp sci/math double degree? or Math + business double degree?

Or something i didnt guess?

PolarBoy · Post Post #535 (ISO) » Thu Feb 26, 2004 9:06 am

I hate to be a party pooper and all, but I think it might be beneficial to take this discussion elsewhere.

bigbenwd · Post Post #536 (ISO) » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:53 pm

then again, polar boy's title may have to be party pooper now

Mr_Gnome_It_All · Post Post #537 (ISO) » Thu Feb 26, 2004 1:00 pm

And what is it, ben, that makes you the expert on what title everyone should get?

Perhaps you have some case of "Obsessive Title Envy"?

bigbenwd · Post Post #538 (ISO) » Thu Feb 26, 2004 1:48 pm

sorry, I won't request titles in the title thread, after all, thats not wha-- Oh wait.

bigbenwd · Post Post #539 (ISO) » Fri Feb 27, 2004 2:44 am

Sugar wrote:Updated title request list:

d8P - The "I told you so" guy
mlaker - I'm just a stuffed dog!
Gaspode - Old school
Totem - Saves London
Talitha - It's not easy being scum
Cuban Smoker - It's a cigar...
korais666 - there is no hound
Night Stalker - John Smith. Really.
blackhawk - Milk. Does a townie good.
Yoko Kurama - King of Thieves
Gammie -
Totally
Lost
PolarBoy - Sir Not-Appearing-In-This-Mafia
Flying Dutchman - I always lie
willows_weep - willow, the mafia slayer
bigbenwd - got thread?
Werebear - Cursed One

re posted to make it easier for jeep/mith/q to find when they can update them

God · Post Post #540 (ISO) » Fri Feb 27, 2004 10:02 am

Fine

Besides, ben already made us a thread about it....

bigbenwd · Post Post #541 (ISO) » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:58 pm

I could make you another one if you want.

Vraak X · Post Post #542 (ISO) » Sat Feb 28, 2004 7:10 pm

Can I get di Medici as my title?

bigbenwd · Post Post #543 (ISO) » Sun Mar 14, 2004 6:48 pm

YES!!!!! I GOT MY TITLE!!! *bows to the power of the admins and is forever in their debt*

Macros · Post Post #544 (ISO) » Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:11 am

excellent! my life is complete!

Yoko Kurama · Post Post #545 (ISO) » Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:16 am

Talitha · Post Post #546 (ISO) » Mon Mar 15, 2004 2:09 pm

Heeeeeey...I'm titled! Thanks Sugar & Jeep

PolarBoy · Post Post #547 (ISO) » Mon Mar 15, 2004 2:22 pm

Morpheus · Post Post #548 (ISO) » Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:47 pm

Can I have "Always scum even when town" Since though matter what I seem scummy in people's eyes?

Stewie · Post Post #549 (ISO) » Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:56 pm

Well... lots of people do. Just believe me, don't just choose a title because you can have one. Maybe not taday, maybe not tomorrow, but one day you will be sorry you made such a desicion. My title is just stupid and in no way relative to mafia. Just look at it, making a fool of myself... Stop mocking me!