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Pompus MIT admissions letter with AWESOME response

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:13:27 +0000

MIT certainly has a reputation to be proud of, but its admissions department went a little over-board, I think. The first letter is an honest-to-goodness mailing from MIT, the second is one prospective student’s reply:

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Ars Technica’s MacBook Review

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:13:06 +0000

Ars Technica reviews the 2.0GHz white MacBook: “Apple has thrust themselves back into a state of competitiveness when it comes to the consumer laptop space, and even offers prospective users features that other computer manufacturers cannot.”

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Install Windows Vista in a dual-boot configuration along with Windows XP

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:12:39 +0000

Are you really excited about the prospect of experimenting with the new features in the Windows Vista operating system, but are not yet ready to give up your existing Windows XP installation? Greg Shultz walks you step by step through the entire dual boot configuration procedure.

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PS3 to come with full Linux!

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:12:27 +0000

The PS3 will come standard with a functional Linux Operating System as well as compilers and other tools to take advantage of homebrew software and prospective upstart developers. Of course, this also means the PS3 will be compatible with just about every USB device on the planet!

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FOX News Internal Memo Leak: Find quotes of insurgents thrilled at Dems Win

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:12:06 +0000

For those that STILL believe FOX News is “Fair and Balanced”. This is what it says: “And let’s be on the lookout for any statements from the Iraqi insurgents, who must be thrilled at the prospect of a Dem-controlled congress.

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Iwata Talks To Seattle Times About wii Lightsabers

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:11:52 +0000

Lots of people have remarked upon the possibilities offered in a Wii Star Wars-based game, merely because of the prospect of actually swinging a Jedi lightsaber. Add Satoru Iwata to that list.

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Scientists unveil revolutionary ‘racetrack’ computer memory

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:11:28 +0000

The prospect of iPods that can hold millions of songs and PCs being able to turn on instantly, rather than taking minutes to “boot up”, comes much closer today.

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Fox Suing Warner Brothers Over Watchmen

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:11:12 +0000

A judge has denied a Warner Bros. motion to dismiss 20th Century Fox’s lawsuit over the right to make a film based on the graphic novel “Watchmen.” Ruling is potentially a huge victory for Fox, which could wind up being a profit participant in the film, costing Warners millions considering the film’s box office prospects.

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Conservatives Claim Obama Is ?So Bad For The Economy?

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:10:40 +0000

Conservatives have been trying to frighten investors about the prospects of a Barack Obama presidency. Wall Street however, disagrees, and is donating more to Obama
?s campaign than to the campaign of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). Bloomberg reports that Obama ?has captured $9.6 million in donations from employees working for securities, mortgage firms.

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McCain Lies About Oil Drilling and the Media Yawns

hillsinland4 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:10:16 +0000

I don’t really see how there is any serious prospect for solving either our energy security problem or our climate problem if the traditional media doesn’t do any policing whatsoever of statements by major politicians. I understand the reasons that McCain would lie. But why does the media let a party candidates get away with such disinformation?

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