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A list of the "worst" colleges, according to graduation rates: http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/college_guide/rankings_2010/dropout_factories.php

I don't know why Microsoft would strip down IE8 even more; it is already sparse. MS must not get that Google is doing so because Google wants people to run their programs on their browser instead of the browser being a program. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/08/25/ie9_stripped_down_interface/

I think it deserves its own thread. Please be respectful and use spoiler tags when necessary.

I was on my way to work last Fri. a.m. when I got got cut off by a white pick up traveling at a high rate of speed. I ran off the interstate and hit 2 trees. What's amazing was I was able to walk to the ambulance and I'm back at work today. Thank you God and Nissan.

http://www.bluegartr.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97525 Map: http://www.jetblue.com/wherewejet/noflash-routemap.jpg Just in time for fall semester!

Be glad you're not trying to drive into Beijing. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100823/sc_afp/chinaroadtraffic I can't even imagine what it must be like. Unreal.

After 4.5 years at the same company, I lost my job today... I knew it was coming, though it doesn't make it any easier. A bit of a relief though, to get it over with. Now comes the hard part -- finding a new job. :(

can you imagine being trapped underground for four months? http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2010/08/23/world/international-us-chile-mine-accident.html?_r=1&ref=world They may be kept alive but you do you stay sane?

http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/bull-leaps-into-crowd-at-spanish-ring/ This is pretty crazy but I have no sympathy for any of the people who were injured watching this barbaric event.

And wish GoRocket a happy birthday as well! Seriously, have a great day, Rick. Preferably one with a little sleep.

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Happy Birtnday Dawn. Hope you have a great day!

Okay folks, It's Survivor's 20th season on CBS. It's Heroes vs. Villains: 20 castaways from previous seasons, 39 days, 1 sole survivor. Starts Thursday February 11, 2010 with a two hour special premiere on CBS 8 PM ET/PT. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/survivor/?ttag=tv;survivor

I don't really watch the show but I read earlier that Ellen resigned and now they have fired Kara. They are reportedly close to signing Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler to be the two new judges with Randy Jackson. Thoughts? It may cause me to watch to see how they all mesh together.

The RIAA strikes again! Yes, you heard that right folks: they're considering forcing an almost obsolete technology onto your phones.

So after that debacle tonight, I need to reaffirm my devotion to a sport that just pisses me the hell off so often. Happen to see Major League coming on, so it got me thinking. What is your favorite baseball movie of all time? Not necessarily the greatest or most revered, just favorite. Hell, include sentimentality and tell why. The max number of options available is 10, so please pardon if I left one out in lieu of 9 I thought were generally referred to as most popular. (Options...

I'm Matt! :D

There used to be a lengthy beer thread, but I couldn't find it after a cursory search. So... what's everyone drinking these days? Any good micro/craft/seasonals? I'm aging some really good bottles right now, various craft-brewer collaborations. My most recent addition is Saison du Buff - a collab between Stone, Victory & Dogfish. Really good. In my fridge I have the typical summer lineup: Anchor Summer, Sierra Nevada Summerfest, Smutty Summer Weizen, Brooklyn Summer. As well as the old...

I wish I had been on this plane to have seen this. lmao. Just awesome. ============================================== Airline Steward at JFK Pulls Emergency Chute, Flies Coop | NBC New York You have to read this whole article... hilarious

I caught the Brooklyn episode tonight. There was a special appearance by Joba Chamberlain and his son. The show is addictive even though the challenges can be nuts.

Really? Who's seen this one that's been on Park Ave. just south of Grand Central? It's going to be there for the next two Saturdays. http://green.yahoo.com/blog/greenpicks/288/dumpster-swimming-pools-on-park-avenue.html

Are there any Yankees fans from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China? Why become a Yankees fan? Just wonder. :) I became a Yankees fan because when I wanted to know more about baseball, I wanted to choose a team to follow. At that time the Yankees were the only team I knew.