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    So, my roommate is short on cash since financial aid around here comes several months after the school year starts. At the same time, she does not want to borrow money from the other people in the house or friends.

    So after some discussion and planning, we have set up a busines where she makes dolls and T shirts that are subsequently sold by my student group as a dual-purpose fundraiser. To appeal to the half-hippie half-yuppie Berkeley student population, they're marketed as being 100% recycled with half the proceeds benefitting the education of local inner-city youth, both of which are true.

    The center of our room now looks eerily reminiscent of scenes from my parents' generation in 1960s Taiwan. Is this the future of America?
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    There are reasons why I believe mankind should live in cities and let nature reclaim all the villages with the exception of a few we keep on display as horrific reminders of rural life.-Starchild
    Meat eating and the dominance and force projected over animals that is acompanies it is a gateway or parallel to other prejudiced beliefs such as classism, misogyny, and even racism. -General Ludd

  • #2
    Yes, yes it is.
    I'm building a wagon! On some other part of the internets, obviously (but not that other site).

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    • #3
      She's out of money, and production is the first thing that came to her mind? Not bad

      If I was her, I'd try to sell services instead.

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      • #4
        She's already started a maid service, but there are only so many customers for that.
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        There are reasons why I believe mankind should live in cities and let nature reclaim all the villages with the exception of a few we keep on display as horrific reminders of rural life.-Starchild
        Meat eating and the dominance and force projected over animals that is acompanies it is a gateway or parallel to other prejudiced beliefs such as classism, misogyny, and even racism. -General Ludd

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        • #5
          I think it would be easier if she could run a tutor service. I used to do that when I was in uni, and pulled in USD20 - USD50 an hour.
          (\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
          (='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
          (")_(") "Starting the fire from within."

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          • #6
            USD20 - USD50 an hour




            WHAT have you been tutoring and to whom? That's an awful lot of money.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by VetLegion
              USD20 - USD50 an hour




              WHAT have you been tutoring and to whom? That's an awful lot of money.
              From frosh physics to advanced CS to writing programs for (non-CS) theses. Simulations and such.
              (\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
              (='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
              (")_(") "Starting the fire from within."

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Urban Ranger
                I think it would be easier if she could run a tutor service. I used to do that when I was in uni, and pulled in USD20 - USD50 an hour.
                This option is also currently in the works, however, she's a humanities major and prospects are nowhere as good.

                Meanwhile, our house has voted to shut down one of my other housemates' drug dealing businesses. He's now looking for other employment and tutoring might work since he's a mathematical genius.
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                There are reasons why I believe mankind should live in cities and let nature reclaim all the villages with the exception of a few we keep on display as horrific reminders of rural life.-Starchild
                Meat eating and the dominance and force projected over animals that is acompanies it is a gateway or parallel to other prejudiced beliefs such as classism, misogyny, and even racism. -General Ludd

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Smiley
                  This option is also currently in the works, however, she's a humanities major and prospects are nowhere as good.
                  Yeah, she probably is going to make less, but I reckon it is a better option than making tee shirts.
                  (\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
                  (='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
                  (")_(") "Starting the fire from within."

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                  • #10
                    I agree with this as well. :shock: :gasp:
                    “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                    "Capitalism ho!"

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                    • #11
                      Meanwhile, our house has voted to shut down one of my other housemates' drug dealing businesses. He's now looking for other employment and tutoring might work since he's a mathematical genius


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                      • #12
                        SHE SHOULD SELL HER BODY TO MIDDLE AGED DISGUSTOIDS! Let it in number two, and the money cow screams MOO MOO!
                        In da butt.
                        "Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others." - Confucius
                        THE UNDEFEATED SUPERCITIZEN w:4 t:2 l:1 (DON'T ASK!)
                        "God is dead" - Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" - God.

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                        • #13
                          12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
                          Stadtluft Macht Frei
                          Killing it is the new killing it
                          Ultima Ratio Regum

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                          • #14
                            You're such an idiot Smiley. Don't you see you could be a pimp now? Real mack.. but no.. instead.. you want to make dolls and sell them to hippies, yaay we got recycleable dolls! NO I rather have dolls and sweatshop in my place than hot chicks free sex, drugs and totally pimping business.

                            You are going into zero places in your life brother...

                            edit: doh almost forgot.... FACT!
                            In da butt.
                            "Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others." - Confucius
                            THE UNDEFEATED SUPERCITIZEN w:4 t:2 l:1 (DON'T ASK!)
                            "God is dead" - Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" - God.

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                            • #15
                              Or if you think that's too much, she could just dance.. You know loads of girls in America dance to make the tuition, or so I've heard...

                              .. you could hang out with all her stripper girlfriends, they'd be at your place partying, making food, practicing new moves and you could be the test audience, everyone would try to have the best private show and lapdances.. and you'd be the judge.

                              But NO! You want to make DOLLS!
                              In da butt.
                              "Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others." - Confucius
                              THE UNDEFEATED SUPERCITIZEN w:4 t:2 l:1 (DON'T ASK!)
                              "God is dead" - Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" - God.

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