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So we recently decided to switch from time Warner cable internet to AT&T dsl and our old router/modem that we had in stl isn't working. We mostly stream some shows with the roku and generally use for general surfing so we don't need anything too powerful. There are a ton of options out there...

The wikipedia thread has me thinking, who is the most famous person you actually know in your field. Having just met this person doesn't count, you have to know them (like they would know your name, you know their spouse's name, pets names, etc.) If it's not someone in your field, then just the...

Headed to Minneapolis next week and Austin next month. Should have some free time (though less in Minneapolis than likely in Austin). Anything I should see? Planning to hit the Mall of America so that I can look for some birthday gifts for E at the Nickelodeon World and someone mentioned sea...

this douche canoe posted pics on FB that led to his arrest

Dallas Deacs: I'm visiting in about a month What can those that currently reside in Dallas tell me about the place? Or those who have visited. Thanks

Do you have an advanced degree or are you working on one? Was surprised to see how many people are working on advanced degrees in my posrep. Maybe I shouldn't have been based on it being a Wake board, but it made me curious how much "extra" schooling we have...feel free to post your program...

an email to my mom this morning has me curious as to how many people stick to the norm and how many are outside it. let me know in comments if there's a story behind the nickname One set of E's grandparents are Nana and Grandpa, one set Grandmama and Granddaddy and one is Grand (my mom). Of...

We have a sitter lined up for the first time next week (we'll be gone a few hours to a Christmas party) and the sitter is a good friend from my graduate program. I want to at least offer to pay her (I am thinking she might not take my $) and don't want to be insulting...is $10/hour too much...

Can anyone explain why I find this so damn funny? She cracks me up to a point of not being able to watch any of the videos in my office. If you also find it inordinately funny, which episode is your favorite and why? I did quite enjoy the halloween candy one but I think my favorite is brunch...

Free downloadz!one1! Here is a downloadable tribute to OK computer. Though my authority on all things radiohead tells me it is missing a great REM cover from the Tibetan freedom concert. And here are 20 covers by radiohead (or other bands fronted by Thom Yorke). Some of them are great (Nobody...

Feel free to comment if you have an experience where your own name fits into one of these situations and you've had a positive or negative experience. Did you consider how long their name would be? Did you avoid common names? Did you honor someone else when you chose the name (family name or...