LTE 2.0
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Re: LTE 2.0
Got an interesting phone call tonight from my older sister. She wanted to know what she should tell my 18-yr-old niece (a HS senior) to convince her that she doesn't want to go to Yale. One of her friends is going there and wants my niece to go visit with her. My answer was high crime rate, followed by indebtedness after graduation. With that being said, I have a philosophical question: would an honors student with a 28 ACT score from a small school in MO be able to handle a place like Yale? Am I awful for thinking that she's not up for it and/or does't have what it takes? Honestly, I don't know if she's prepared for Ivy Leage. I know I wouldn't have been afer high school. Does that sound awful?
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No - you sound like a concerned aunt. And sometimes, you have to let them try their wings and just be prepared to catch them if they fall.ArkieDukie wrote:Got an interesting phone call tonight from my older sister. She wanted to know what she should tell my 18-yr-old niece (a HS senior) to convince her that she doesn't want to go to Yale. One of her friends is going there and wants my niece to go visit with her. My answer was high crime rate, followed by indebtedness after graduation. With that being said, I have a philosophical question: would an honors student with a 28 ACT score from a small school in MO be able to handle a place like Yale? Am I awful for thinking that she's not up for it and/or does't have what it takes? Honestly, I don't know if she's prepared for Ivy Leage. I know I wouldn't have been afer high school. Does that sound awful?
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Why teams have a pretty good shot with the Yankees in a short series?
Because CC can't pitch every game.
Because CC can't pitch every game.
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Yup...I figured he died long ago.Bostondevil wrote:I just read that Soupy Sales died. C'mon, admit it, it surprised you to find out that he wasn't already dead, right?
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CameronBornAndBred wrote:Yup...I figured he died long ago.Bostondevil wrote:I just read that Soupy Sales died. C'mon, admit it, it surprised you to find out that he wasn't already dead, right?
Yeah, me too. RIP Soupy!
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Check out the Stadium. Apparently no twick, just a tweet. He did it on ESPNU just after 530 PM.DukieInKansas wrote:I think I read somewhere that he tweeted. But it might have been another twick! ;)YmoBeThere wrote:Actually, a high schooler announcing where he will go to college. He was supposed to tweet a couple weeks ago but was a no show.DukieInKansas wrote:
But they might give you a twick first. We are talking about Halloween aren't we?
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I need to find someone to hit in the face with a pie in honor of Soupy Sales....wonder who in my office wouldn't mind too much.....
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The reviewed play looked like a f$u TD to me. I don't believe that ball ever touched the ground. Good thing it didn't lead to a pull-it-out-of-their-a-holes-win for the baby blues. I'm sure not an f$u fan but sure love seeing 50K+ holes fans go home 0-3 in the new and improved ACC with tears on their faces and the growing desire to see their coach fired.OZZIE4DUKE wrote:When I checked in on this game, carolina was up 24-6 in the 3rd quarter. Now, with 13 seconds left FSU is up 30-27. One last gasp play... incomplete. OK, 6 seconds left. Damn, a roughing the passer call on FSU, now on the carolina 47, 53 yards to a TD. Incomplete again, 1 second left.DukieInKansas wrote:And with 9min left - it is down to a 1 point lead. How sad!colchar wrote:I'm watching the Florida State vs Tar Hole football game. Kerlina was up big but that lead is now down to four points. If you're looking for something to do/watch, a Tar Hole meltdown is always good for some entertainment...
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I kinda like the current TarHeel football coach, wait, wait, let me tell you why. He makes the team wear Duke Blue!
Seriously, what's up with those Duke Blue Carolina uniforms?
Seriously, what's up with those Duke Blue Carolina uniforms?
The time is out of joint, O cursed spite!
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My wife enjoyed that deep blue hue also.Bostondevil wrote:I kinda like the current TarHeel football coach, wait, wait, let me tell you why. He makes the team wear Duke Blue!
Seriously, what's up with those Duke Blue Carolina uniforms?
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All is right in the world for a day!Bostondevil wrote:Carolina and the Yankees lose!!!!!!
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Tell her to do what I did. Visit the campus on a cold rainy day. What an awful place.ArkieDukie wrote:Got an interesting phone call tonight from my older sister. She wanted to know what she should tell my 18-yr-old niece (a HS senior) to convince her that she doesn't want to go to Yale. One of her friends is going there and wants my niece to go visit with her. My answer was high crime rate, followed by indebtedness after graduation. With that being said, I have a philosophical question: would an honors student with a 28 ACT score from a small school in MO be able to handle a place like Yale? Am I awful for thinking that she's not up for it and/or does't have what it takes? Honestly, I don't know if she's prepared for Ivy Leage. I know I wouldn't have been afer high school. Does that sound awful?
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Anyone want to grade some mid-terms for me? Anyone? Anyone at all?
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Sure, I'll do it. (Everybody gets an A!!!!!)
Oh, sorry colchar, I just became your students' favorite professor.
Oh, sorry colchar, I just became your students' favorite professor.
The time is out of joint, O cursed spite!
- Bostondevil
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I am starting piano lessons again with my sons' piano teacher. First lesson is this afternoon. I need to go cut my fingernails.
The time is out of joint, O cursed spite!
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The sound of crickets around here today is overwhelming...
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I stepped on my cricket. He's quiet now.colchar wrote:The sound of crickets around here today is overwhelming...
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CameronBornAndBred wrote:I stepped on my cricket. He's quiet now.colchar wrote:The sound of crickets around here today is overwhelming...
All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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oh crap - I am at 993 - only seven more....must think of something profound and meaningful. Damn.
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I find dead crickets around the house. The cats like to play with the crickets. Cats don't know their own strength.CameronBornAndBred wrote:I stepped on my cricket. He's quiet now.colchar wrote:The sound of crickets around here today is overwhelming...
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