A lot of men struggle with the basic concept of flirting. I’ve seen it myself with friends looking to hook up with a girl in a bar who tried everything in their tired and clichéd arsenal of pick up lines. Believe it or not, the following quote is not going to help you get the girl:
"My love for you is like diarrhea, I just can’t hold it in."
On a cold Saturday in New York City, the world’s largest train station came to a sudden halt. Over 200 Improv Everywhere Agents froze in place at the exact same second for five minutes in the Main Concourse of Grand Central Station. Over 500,000 people rush through Grand Central every day, but today, things slowed down just a bit as commuters and tourists alike stopped to notice what was happening around them.
via [ImprovEverywhere]
A snowplow (also spelled snow plow, snowplough or snow plough, see miscellaneous spelling differences) is a vehicle, or a device intended for mounting on a vehicle, for removing snow and sometimes ice from outdoor surfaces, typically those serving transportation purposes. These are found all around us, but we sometimes forget how much these things help our everyday lives (minus you guys in the south).
Here is a collection of vehicles and devices that help get the job done.
The Train Snowplow
These things are crazy, I am pretty sure you don't want to be in front of one of these when they're doing there thing.
The Ship Icebreaker
A special purpose ship or boat designed to move and navigate through ice-covered waters. Although this article mainly discusses icebreaking ships, the term can refer to smaller vessels (e.g., icebreaking boats that were used on the Canals of Great Britain in the days of commercial carrying).
We all know that one way to shrink our carbon footprint -- as well as our fat butts -- is to walk instead of drive whenever possible. Unfortunately for some of us, walking is not a very efficient or safe option due to the way our communities are constructed. According to their survey, the Brookings Institute estimates that over 30% of Americans want a community that they can navigate without a car.
While I wouldn't call it the "new American dream" just yet, the demand for mixed-use properties is definitely heating up thanks to Gen-Xers. Where I live, mixed-use condos going up all over the place -- and there is constant traffic-hating and chatter about living where you work. Here's a list of the best urban areas for a walking lifestyle.
1. Washington, D.C.
2. Boston
3. San Francisco
4. Denver
5. Portland
6. Seattle
7. Chicago
8. Miami
9. Pittsburgh
10. New York
via [GreenDaily]
Boston, Massachusetts 
The subway system has three rapid transit lines - the Red, Orange and Blue Lines - and two light rail lines - the Green Line and the Ashmont-Mattapan High Speed Line (designated as part of the Red Line). All four colored lines meet downtown at a square configuration, and the Orange and Green Lines (which run parallel) meet directly at two stations.
Moscow, Russia
Moscow Metro (Russian: Московский метрополитен), which spans almost the entire Russian capital, is one of the world's most heavily used metro systems. It is well known for the ornate design of many of its stations, which contain beautiful examples of socialist realist art.
Paris, France
The Paris Métro (French: Métro de Paris) is the rapid transit system in Paris, France. It includes 16 lines, primarily underground, with a total route length of 213 km (133 miles), with 298 stations (382 stops)[1] (245 of these are within the 41 square miles (106 km²) of the City of Paris - the most dense provision of subway stations in the world). Lines are identified by numbers from 1 to 14, with two minor lines, 3bis and 7bis, which were formerly part of their parent line and only later became independent. The system, which has become one of the symbols of Paris, is notable for the density of its network in central Paris, and for its homogeneous architectural style.
New York City, New York
The New York City Subway is a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased to the New York City Transit Authority [citation needed], an affiliate of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and also known as MTA New York City Transit. It is the most extensive public transportation system in the world, with 468 reported passenger stations, (or 422 if stations connected by transfers are counted as one), 229 miles of routes translating into 656 miles (1056 km) of revenue track, and a total of 842 miles (1355 km) including non-revenue trackage. The subway is also notable for being among the few rapid transit systems in the world to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Among the ten busiest systems in the world in terms of annual passenger traffic, it is the only one to hold such a distinction, setting it apart from cities such as London, Paris, Tokyo, and Moscow.
Tokyo, Japan
The Tokyo subway is an integral part of the world's most extensive rapid transit system in a single metropolitan area, Greater Tokyo. While the subway system itself is largely within the city center, the lines extend far out via extensive through services onto suburban railway lines.
Browsing the web today I found this really cool tool. It is called Music Maps and allows you to go anywhere in the world and see who the top 10 musicians are. You'll be surprised who they are in different countries. I never knew Linkin Park was so popular in Russia.
Via[GraceNote]
So instead of writing a paper for my religion class I will share with you a story of my weekend. To understand the story though I need to fill you in on a few things. My college is known for it's crazy parties and insane people. I know this because every time my friends from home come up, they are overwhelmed with ragers that are held on this campus. That being said, the other night someone gave us a present. A gift that brought much joy to our eyes; a Costco Shopping Cart.
It was like Christmas morning when we woke up on Tuesday to find this beautifully constructed metal object in our common room. During the next week and a half we used the cart to its full potential, but only one thing sucked about it - its size.
While over dinner at Little Caesars I had the glorious idea of getting a bike lock and chaining it to the nearest bike rack.
And so we did....
Free Rice is a new website that started out in early October which allows people to pretty much donate rice in a click of a button.
The unique thing about this though is it is somewhat of a game. They give you a word and you must choose from four answers on what the word means.
In less than 2 minutes I had already donated 100 grains of rice to the hungry. This may seem like a small amount, but together we can feed thousands. Give it a try and it will even make you smarter!
Free Rice
Cheers,
The College Kids
We're going to start doing this from time to time. Basically there the most random articles on Wikipedia; maybe you like some, maybe you won't.
List of Free First-Person Shooters
Rule of Thirds
The Great Binge
Mozilla Foundation
Catch Tela Tequila's new show on MTV tonight @ 10PM EST. I'm sure you won't be disappointed...
MTV Site
Tela's Wiki
1) You look hot in running shoes and shorts. And that top thingy with the stripes.
2) If you think I’m speeding now, you should see me drive when you're not in the car.
3) Shopping is a chore, not an activity.
4) If you're truly interested in us, don't play hard to get.
5) My guy friends. Not only are they not negotiable, they’re your best sign that I’m not a whack job.
6) You can have sex with us any time you want. Seriously.
7) When the game is on, we will pay attention to you if you're nice about it. Bark, and we shut down.
8) Masturbation is merely practice for the big game. Encourage it.
9) When you get angry over some stupid little pointless thing, I question your intelligence.
10) If I offer my help while you're getting ready, it means you’re late.
11) Chicks who drink beer are hot. Better yet: chicks who drink beer and watch the game. Better still: chicks who buy us a beer during the game.
12) Being good in bed means a) enthusiasm; b) a sense of humor; and sometimes c) patience.
13) Make us laugh and we'll want to hang around.
14) Do not expect to have a conversation via text message unless you use the words "naked" and "waiting."
15) Anytime you cook for us, we're happy.
This thing is absolutely ridiculous. It was made to test depth of field, but what it really does is freak me out...
Depth of Field
I don't know the name of this or exactly it's purpose, but it's fun to play with regardless. In a nutshell it allows you to control the the volume of the sound as well as what instruments are playing in it's catchy song loop.
Give it a Try
College Kids,
How can I become a living statue?
Alica
19 years old
Boston, MA
Alica,
A living statue eh? Well, I happen to love these guys and gals that have the confidence and the patience to do this. I've seen my share of living statue, and I'm sure it's no easy task. I myself would probably quit after the first hour, but as you wish, here is how to be a living statue.
How to be a Living Statue via [wikiHow]
For those who haven't seen one before or have no idea what one is...
Human statues have a long history in the European street theater tradition. In Paris, you can see human statues in many a park and garden, busking for money in monochrome hues with physical patience and control that rivals most yogis or athletes. The costume is ninety percent of the battle, the physical control the icing on the cake.
College Kids,
Where have all the cowboys gone?
John
Arcata, CA
John,
Before I can answer your question we must first understand what a cowboy is (or was). You see a cowboy was not just some guy on a horse riding into the sunset. Nor were most of them gun blasting villains. Despite what TV may make you think, most cowboys were American men living out their lives. They lived off the land and their main goal was to survive. Although the life of a cowboy may not have been always exciting, what they did was very important.
Cowboys have represented some of the finest American beliefs since its creation. These include: freedom, patriotism, individualism, respect, and appreciation of this earth. They lived off the land, respected it, and took only what they needed. The cowboys were amongst the first group of people to discover the American West and pioneered a new way of life. Also, in a time of segregation there were huge amounts of Mexican and African-American cowboys all across the South and
As I write this I try to imagine life on the prairie. It must have been very difficult to have lived and survive in such conditions. When I picture a cowboy alone on the range, I wonder what they thought of themselves. Did they think of themselves as heroes, or idols? Probably not. They were just regular people living out their lives, and for all we know they were not heroes. Of course that depends on how you define one.
If someone who lives their life being free, helping others, and building our county is not a hero then I do not know what is.
Now back to your question. Where have all the cowboys gone? In a very literal sense, well, most of them have died. Of course in a more idealistic sense they have not gone anywhere. The problem is there is not enough of them these days.
So ask yourself. Are you a cowboy?
Will you fight for what you believe in?
Will you choose to live free?
Will you help others?
Will you protect our earth?
Then cowboy up!
Cheers,
The College Kids
The following items are considered acquired tastes, particularly by people not from the place where it originates:
Absinthe, a high-proof herbal liqueur, typically emerald green in color.
Blood Sausage, sausage made by cooking animal blood with a filler until it is thick enough to congeal when cooled.
Cow tongue
Fish Sauce, a condiment derived from fish that have been allowed to ferment.
Head cheese, a dish made of meat from an animal's skull covered with gelatin (usually set in a mold).
Pickled pigs feet
Sea Cucumber, a member of the sea urchin family.
Vegemite, Australian spread made from yeast products.
Wasabi, and similarly Horseradish, due to their pungent odors and strong taste.
Somethings that you wouldn't think would be an acquired tastes include coffee, beer, tobacco, and olives. Find the whole list of items here.
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That's right, you can actually Simponize yourself and other people. I'm sure your one dream in this world was to eventually have a Simpsons character created from your beautiful looks....
Well your dream has come true today!
Grab a portrait of yourself and create a Simpsons character from it here.
P.S. The one to the left is mine....BEAT THAT!
College Kids,
My friend's and I always get into fights about the rules of getting shotgun. What are the official rules we should follow?
Matt
19 years old
Halifax, MA
Matt,
We get into fights over this all the time, that's why we found this helpful site to clear all our questions up.
Official Shotgun Rules
Cheers,
The College Kids
