protesting as a norm

An email I got, im still kinda ammused that they send these out like its so common to have protesting.


Dear Cal Students:

UC Berkeley has a longstanding and valued tradition of activism. Making
speeches, handing out leaflets, holding or attending rallies, carrying
posters and demonstrating are all part of that proud tradition. Free
speech rights, however, are not unlimited. When protest activity
violates law, infringes on the rights of others, or interferes with
university business, students may face academic and legal consequences.
Earlier this semester, I also sent messages regarding our Principles of
Community and Time, Place, and Manner policy to
inform the campus on our rights and responsibilities.

The University encourages all who engage in protest activity to protest
safely. Below are some suggestions for doing so:

* Avoid activity that infringes on the rights of others, such as
blocking and preventing the movement or access of others.

* Follow the lawful instructions of a police officer or public official,
such as staying behind barricades, dispersing from an area declared an
unlawful assembly, not resisting arrest. It is against the law to
disobey a lawful order by a police officer.

* Leave the area where others are engaging in illegal activities and
acts of violence. Your presence may be interpreted as participating in
a riot or illegal group action. Staying overnight in a campus building
after hours is prohibited.

* Refrain from speech that incites others to commit acts of violence
such as pushing, kicking or spitting on others, or other unlawful
actions.

* Make informed decisions. If you choose to engage in civil disobedience
and get arrested, know the potential consequences. Contact the Center
for Student Conduct and Community Standards for more information.

If you believe your rights have been violated by a police officer or
other public official, ask for his or her name and badge number
(if a police officer) and file a complaint after the situation has
calmed down or concluded. Formal complaints or charges may be filed with
the UCPD; the Student Advocate's Office and the Student Ombuds office
are also available to students for informal complaint resolution.

Im happy to be here :)

experiment- google's facebook

so counter starts at 1555, lets see how many ppl want to know about the next big thing

start : 1820 PST, Feb 22, 2010

friennect -the new facebook?

this is an experiment by me to test how fast ppl chase rumors

If ur busy, you may leave before you actually waste any time,

if your bored, pls pass the rumor on if you do not mind.

so, this is how it started

Buzz, thats googles new twitter i guess, i was thinking about that and

it seems like anything someone else has, if it attracts a certain ammount of people, google wants one of their own. Yes, soon they will control the whole world.

Anyway, I was wondering when they will decide to build their own facebook.

Then I thought, I could start a rumor, and see how many ppl fall for it.
So, i prepared this then sent the rumor. (yes as i type this I do not even know if anyone will click on this page.)

Facebook meanwhile is doing really well and may start selling shares soon.

Anyway, this is just a stupid rumor, leave a comment if you want to let me know how my little experiment went.

Also, what do you think of the name friennect?

What would you name it if you had a choice?

btw, if u wanna start an experiment like this, it takes bout 10 minutes before ur post can be found by the google search engine.

lastly,

if you know me, check out recursion with no base case.

recursion

ps- if u want to continue the rumor use the word friennec with a t. and every time u use the word google search engine will find it

and if i wasted ur valuable time

cheer up

A man and a friend are playing golf one day at their local golf course. One of the guys is about to chip onto the green when he sees a long funeral procession on the road next to the course. He stops in mid-swing, takes off his golf cap, closes his eyes, and bows down in prayer.

His friend says: “Wow, that is the most thoughtful and touching thing I have ever seen. You truly are a kind man.”

The man then replies: “Yeah, well we were married 35 years.”

email to berkeley students

With the Spring semester's beginning, we write jointly to remind the university
community that use of our common resources -- our classrooms, labs, offices, and
public spaces -- is subject to rules aimed at protecting the liberty of each of us
to teach, learn, work, live, and engage in political expression. Rights of protest
and demonstration are both protected and governed by rules of appropriate time,
place, and manner, crafted collaboratively by faculty, students and administration,
in accordance with First Amendment law.

In particular, we remind all that the following campus rules are fundamental to our
respectful and vigorous life as a community diverse in beliefs, interests, and
activities. These rules will be enforced as we embark on a season of renewed
discussion and debate concerning the path forward for Berkeley and higher education.
We expect the full compliance of faculty, staff, and students.


311. The University has a special obligation to protect free inquiry and free
expression. On University grounds open to the public generally, all persons may
exercise the constitutionally protected rights of free expression, speech and
assembly. Such activities must not, however, interfere with the right of the
University to conduct its affairs in an orderly manner and to maintain its property,
nor may they interfere with the University's obligation to protect the rights of all
to teach, study, and freely exchange ideas. These regulations purport to assure the
right of free expression and advocacy on the Berkeley campus, to minimize conflict
between the form of exercise of that right and the rights of others in the effective
use of University facilities, and to minimize possible interference with the
University's responsibilities as an educational institution.

312. These regulations provide authorization for certain uses of University
facilities, and establish procedures for such authorized uses. Such uses must
conform to these regulations, Berkeley campus and University policies, and state and
federal laws that may protect or regulate matters of public expression on the
Berkeley campus.

331. The Sproul Plaza and Lower Sproul Plaza have traditionally been designated as
areas for public expression. These areas are open to the public generally between
the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight. Between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m.,
these areas are generally closed to all activities except coming and going to a
University building or crossing the campus. During open hours, Sproul Plaza and
Lower Sproul Plaza may be used without reservation for discussion or public
expression which does not require or involve sound amplification equipment. Space in
both areas may be reserved through the Center for Student Leadership for use by
recognized campus organizations or non-University groups in accordance with facility
use regulations and established office procedures. However, use of these areas for
discussion or public expression may be limited when such use interferes with the
orderly conduct of University business or authorized events.



I found it amusing, but thats to show what its like here, when protests happen so often that they assume well be at it again

spring 2010

so, now im taking

intro to psychology

statistics

the next computer science class (CS will prob be my major)

and an english writing class

knee injured still so ill skip soccer this semester. But im tryin to play dodgeball and maybe volleyball. We wil see how that goes.

And i got an interview for the Resident Assistant position, that too we will see how that goes.