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Propositions
Aside from a remarkable and successful evening, there is one battle that was lost. -
The "religionist belief system called feminism"
According to this article, a man is suing Columbia and nightclubs and "attacking the alleged infringement of men's rights." However, he won't give his age because "it would hinder his chances of picking up younger women at city nightspots." Somehow, I don't think someone who's crusading against the "religionist belief system called feminism" will ( Read more... ) -
McCain wants a crystal ball, or maybe a copy of the economist.
"You know the economists?'' McCain said June 12 at Federal Hall, near the New York Stock Exchange. "They're the same ones that didn't predict this housing crisis we're in. They're the same ones that didn't predict the dot-com meltdown. They're the same ones that didn't predict the inflation that's staring us in the face today.''
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Fake Album Art
Ever wanted to be the graphic designer for a band? Well, now you can, except that the band isn't real, and they haven't put out any albums. But no matter; here's out it's done.
Go to a random Wikipedia page for the band name.
Use the last four words of the last random quote for the album name.
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Supersized Urban Vehicles
Here's a game for everyone to play. It's called "Rename the SUV". Extra points if you come up with a new logo too.
DODGE
Durango = Deranged-O
GMC
Denali = Denial (see http://www.chrisjordan.com/)
Suburban = Subdivision (thank you Dave Barry)
CADILLAC
Escalade = Escalate
HUMMER ( Read more... ) -
New York and Italy
Today was one of those days that made me realize why I love grad school.
I just finished my first final. I'm shooting for 10 points below average, because
a) if I'm lucky that's what I got
b) with that grade I should be able to pull off a C in the class. Of course I need a 3.2 to take the PhD qualifying exam a year from January, so it'll be ( Read more... ) -
The Google
Even though Google spins to avoid copyright challenges, helps Mozilla evade taxes, and even destroys unsearchable information, I am unifying my life with The Google. In fact, Google's Picassa has single-handedly delayed my decision to switch to a Mac. I'm just waiting for Google to make an MP3 player or operating system.
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Can I do this?
One of the reasons I selected Columbia vs a few other schools was that it offered a MS w/ the same initial requirements as the PhD, so if after 3 or 4 terms if I decided I couldn't keep this up, I could walk away with a masters. I'm beginning to wonder if I can keep it up past 1 term ( Read more... ) -
Snakes in a Toilet!
That's all I need to say. ABC News has the rest: http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=3742811
