As a Wall I’m pretty comfortable with people reflecting things on me, it goes with the territory.
What would you do if we kissed in Plato’s Allegory of the Cave? ?
How do you tell ur roomate he has sleep apnea?
I would go the “I am not a doctor” (IANAD) route and not diagnose him, but gently bring up the symptoms that you’ve noticed, tell him they alarm you, and suggest he might want to ask his doctor (or see University Health Services (bit.ly/BostonCollegeHealth) about it. It’s good that you’re making the effort to do this; sleep apnea is no joking matter!
We love your website. You should be university president.
Oh, that’s sweet of you. I’m pretty sure I fail on a couple of the minimum job requirements, though. Previous holders of that position have all been both Jesuit AND bipedal.
What is the record for deepest hole ever dug? Because I think my friend is trying to break it right now.
The Kola Superdeep Borehole, at 7 1/ miles (!!!) still has the record, as far as I know – see this article on the history of very deep holes: bit.ly/VeryDeepHoles. That’s going to be a challenge for your friend to exceed. If you are not speaking of literal holes, though, perhaps suggest he talk to his advisor or Counseling Services, as appropriate?
אני אוהבת וגה
בהצלחה
关山难越,谁悲失路之人 After we cross the difficult mountains, do we recall who was lost
In this well-known quote from the Tang dynasty poet Wang Bo (650—676), he was speaking of himself: I’ve created worthy poems, but they go unappreciated. But in a broader sense, it could also be about anyone whose talents and accomplishments remain in obscurity.
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I’m sorry Columbia College didn’t think you were a match. I have faith that you will find the right place for you. Sometimes what we need from poetry (or any art) is to see our own difficulties reflected back at us, and to learn, “ah, people have always suffered thus. I’m not alone.” I’m glad you found that.
不以物喜，不以己悲 Not pleased by external gains, not saddened by personal losses…
不以物喜，不以己悲 Not pleased by external gains, not saddened by personal losses,先天下之忧而忧，后天下之乐而乐 a leader should be the first to show concern and the last to enjoy himself
These lines from “Memorial to Yueyang Tower” by Fan Zhongyan (989－1052) of the Northern Song Dynasty, provide timeless wisdom for leaders who aspire to provide a steady foundation of selflessness for everyone around them.
Why is Dave Gettleman so bad at his job
Is he though? It might be too early to say. You don’t know how these young players will shape up: maybe he sees something in them we don’t. Then again, maybe he blew it. I think we’ll all know by October.
I always debate whether to sleep at O’Neill or go back to my dorm around 3/4 am. Can we have some beds at O’Neill?
I will forward your request to the decision makers, but I suspect beds will not be arriving soon. I have seen people in the library carrying pillows, so they have been able to find accommodations somewhere in O’Neill- creative furniture relocation may be your solution.
Can Rockets win in 7
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They’ve got two games & have to win both. We’ll know tonight or Sunday. I’m nervous, but rooting for you & the Rockets!
What’s the strangest thing to happen here this week?
The Wall sees all, tells some.
How many hours do ppl study per day during finals week?
I’m here 24/7 and rarely lonely. It is good to see everyone, I’m just sorry everybody’s stressed out.
Who would win in a fight between all the deans?
IDK, but I’ve heard Dean Tom Mogan runs as if he’s training for Rocky 9.
What kind of pants do clouds wear?
Reddit seems to think it’s “thunderwear”, but I’d argue for parachute pants. Definitely not leather.
What good books should I read this summer? Give me your favorite
I’ve been branching out from walls to read about other upstanding beings: trees. My two favorites on the subject right now are The Overstory by Richard Powers (bit.ly/worldcat-overstory) and Barkskins by Annie Proulx (bit.ly/worldcat-barkskins).
AAAAAAHHHHHH
The infinite scream may not be the hero we want, but it’s the hero we need. Please visit twitter.com/infinite_scream for your screaming needs. Or get inspired by the students of Uppsala University: bit.ly/flogsta-scream.
What would you do for a Klondike Bar
Nothing. I exclusively eat post-it notes.
Was Tip O’Neill the best Speaker of the House?
Of course I’m going to say yes. A Wall in a different building might mention Henry Clay or Sam Rayburn as most influential.
What are your top 5 walls of all time (in order if possible)?
1. The Great Wall of China. 2. Hadrian’s Wall. 3. John Lennon Wall in Prague bit.ly/bc-lennon-wall. 4. Ishtar Gate, formerly of Babylon bit.ly/bc-ishtar 5. My friend who stands in the entrance at the McMullen Art Museum on campus. bit.ly/bc-mcmullen
How does IBM’s Watson Computer work?
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While some search engines rely on one algorithm that combines contextual analysis and popularity rankings to determine relevancy, Watson uses multiple algorithms simultaneously and then compares the various results to arrive at the most likely answer.