Sen. Obama rakes in oil money

Sen. Obama accepted more money from oil company executives last month than any other candidate, while he ran an ad saying he didn't take money from oil companies. "Sen. Barack Obama continued accepting donations from oil company executives and employees last month even as he aired ads in which he stated he took no oil company money, his campaign finance reports show. Obama has taken at least $263,000 from oil company executives, family members and employees since entering the presidential race last year, including $46,000 last month. At least $140,000 has come in chunks of between $1,000 and $2,300, the maximum permitted under federal law."

LA Times, 4/24/08

CAN'T CONCENTRATE!!!

I am in such a nerve-wracked state, I cannot concentrate. And its not even about school!

Over the past few weeks, I applied to two different internships. One, with Verizon Wireless. It was forwarded to me by the Director of HR at my dad's company. I sent an email, set up a phone interview (which was hardcore intense!), and then waited.

In this waiting period, I was in touch with a family friend about a potential internship with his company, Aon Consulting. He said he would forward my resume to their HR department in Chicago. She emailed me and we set up a phone interview for that Thursday.

Of course, that Wednesday, I got a call from Verizon, telling me I got the internship. The one-person internship. At Verizon Wireless. I still don't get how I got it! I said yes, and had to take the drug test, which I learned today that I passed. Yay!

However, here's the deal. The Verizon internship would take place in Orangeburg, NY. Which is 20 miles north of the city. I would have to take the subway to the train, take a train to a town near Orangeburg, and then catch a taxi to Verizon. That's alot of travel to do twice a day. Considering I would have to be there by 8.

Sooooo, I called Aon, and let them know that I got the other offer, and asked about the likelihood of receiving an internship with them. She informed me that she would find out and let me know as soon as possible.

And now, I wait. Knowing that, if Aon accepts me, I have to call Verizon and tell them that, sorry, I am backing out about a week after I said yes. And about two weeks before the internship would start. This is NOT a conversation I want to have. I am so nervous right now, I don't know what to do. I have an exam tomorrow, and I haven't started studying because I can't focus.

I need to calm down. Why is everything so difficult???

Clinton would win!

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/04/28/poll-shows-clinton-has-better-shot-of-beating-mccain/

Basically, if the election was today, Hillary would beat McCain. However, Obama and McCain would tie.

Hmmmmmmmmmm

Larry King is a wonderful man

http://perezhilton.com/2008-04-24-stop-the-violence

Maya Angelou

http://perezhilton.com/2008-04-24-words-of-wisdom

From Maya Angelou:

"Dear Friend:

I am writing to tell you about my friend, Hillary Clinton, and why I am standing with her in her campaign for the presidency. I know the kind of president Hillary Clinton will be because I know the person she is.

I am inspired by her courage and her honesty. She is a reliable and trustworthy person. She is someone I not only admire but one for whom I have profound affection.

Hillary does not waver in standing up for those who need a champion. She has always been a passionate protector of families. As a child, she was taught that all God’s children are equal, and as a mother, she understood that her child wasn’t safe unless all children were safe. As I wrote about Hillary recently in a praise song: “She is the prayer of every woman, and every man who longs for fair play, healthy families, good schools and a balanced economy.”

It may be easy to view Hillary Clinton through the narrow lens of those who would write her off or grind her down. Hillary sees us as we are, black and brown and white and yellow and pink and relishes our differences knowing that fundamentally we are all more alike than we are unalike. She is able to look through complexion and see community.

She has endured great scrutiny, and still she dares greatly. Hillary Clinton will not give up on you, and all she asks is that you do not give up on her. She is a long-distance runner. I am honored to say I am with her for the long run.

I am supporting Hillary Clinton because I know that she will make the most positive difference in people’s lives and she will help our country become what it can be. Whether you are her supporter, leaning towards her, undecided, or supporting someone else, I believe Hillary Clinton will represent you – she will be a president for all Americans. It is no small thing that along the way we will make history together.

Vote for Hillary Clinton and show your support www.hillaryclinton.com. I know she will make us proud."

interesting

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/24/campaign.wrap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories

"Only 50 percent of Clinton voters in Pennsylvania said they would support Obama if he is the nominee. Twenty-six percent said they would back McCain over Obama, and 19 percent said they would not vote at all.

Among Obama's Pennsylvania voters, 67 percent said they would support Clinton if she is the party's nominee. Seventeen percent said they would back McCain instead, and 12 percent said they would choose neither."


I thought that would be the opposite, to be honest. More Obama supporters would support Hillary than vice versa. Seems like Hillary is the safer bet (at least for PA voters)!

this broke my heart

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyI5sRndGuj5aUeJpKJRARGNhgQdNt_3FTRMCqqmlrURTG9UdaHaoWc9uNh_tte0IUdwlcFyWgQHnx7PiLTTYUdc2_xjHbIwiW1qc9A9IMjFfj9JM1qLiyLaZTWI5_Kt0H7lAM/s1600-h/watch.jpg

Come on Pennsylvania!!!

You can do this! Vote Hillary '08!!!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/22/pa.primary/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopular

I seriously, honestly, with all my heart want Hillary to win this election. Obama won't be so bad, and if he gets the nomination, all of my weight will be thrown behind him, but I really don't believe that he knows what he is doing. He is great with people, but there is no evidence to back up the idea that he could successfully run our country. And we will be FUCKED if we get another one of those (see George W. Bush)

YEAH BITCHES

Ninety-fucking-eight on my Organizational Behavior and Management final exam! 98!

Whew.

boo Equity Markets and Portfolio Management exam tomorrow

This is not going to be a fun 22 hours. Except for the little bit of time I spend sleeping.

Sigh.

Why am I a Finance major again? Especially considering the fact that I am not going to do this for my career.


Blahhh

DAMNIT!

I was reading PerezHilton.com and he had a freaking Lost spoiler on there!!!


"Hobbit turned Lost star Dominic Monaghan and island show co-star Evangeline Lilly are a couple again, according to new reports.

They split up three months ago but "never stopped loving each other" according to an insider.
Awwww.

Omnia vincit amor!

"She remained in Hawaii for the show, and he moved back to L.A. when he was killed off, so the distance took its toll," says the insider. "They decided to take a break, but it was really hard on them both."

Frequent telephone calls and under the radar visits just reinforced to Evangeline and Dominic that they belonged together, explains the source. "It was as simple as that."
How sweet! "


I didn't know!!!!!

note to self

stop overreacting. everything is not about you

:-)

Something is strained.

You know it. I know it. What's going on? Talk to me.

REGISTRATION

Ugh, almost done with it. Why does it suck so much at this school? I never hear people complain this much at other schools. ANYWAYZZZZ, here is my schedule, assuming I can get into Evolutionary Psych despite it being listed as only for majors right now. Which is bogus, since minors need to take these classes too.


Mon/Wed:
Modern Fiction (pass/fail), 3-4:20

Tues/Thurs:
Operations Technology, 11-12:20
Coporate Financial Strategy, 12:30-1:50
Strategic Management, 2-3:20
Evolutionary Psychology, 3:30 - 5

Fri:
Nothing!

Soooo yea, Tues/Thurs is majorly intense, but I don't start til 11 and I feel like the classes get better as the day goes by. But look at MWF!!! First class at 3, and no classes on Friday! That is amazing. I will just have to take advantage of my time, and get shit done ahead of time. It will be good for me. And I could def do some awesome weekend trips. And beaching it MWF when I can. Score.

Also, Strategic Management, I believe, ends a month early. Which would be fun, and make TR that much more manageable. Smegzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.