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terry78
12-28-2007, 04:35 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20071227/sc_livescience/mostliterateuscitiesminneapolisandseattle

Chicago didn't even crack the list...we don't read **** here. :o
Spidey-Bat
12-28-2007, 06:16 PM
Probably because they have the worst weather and there's nothing else to do when you're snowed in.
Mr. Socko
12-28-2007, 06:17 PM
Scored #8. Yay.
tzarinna
12-28-2007, 07:58 PM
DC shouldn't be on that list by default, the public schools are a ****ing disgrace. :mad:
Anyway, I've always wanted to live in Minneapolis. :heart:
Arc-Light
12-28-2007, 08:10 PM
DC shouldn't be on that list by default, the public schools are a ****ing disgrace. :mad:
Anyway, I've always wanted to live in Minneapolis. :heart:

Really..if you like cold and large amounts of snow.
rdh007
12-28-2007, 08:12 PM
Minneapolis FTW!
tzarinna
12-28-2007, 08:15 PM
Really..if you like cold and large amounts of snow.

I'm a wanna be snow bunny. :o
The places that are tops on my list to visit are Alaska, Russia, Iceland, Antarctica....
Arc-Light
12-28-2007, 08:20 PM
I'm a wanna be snow bunny. :o
The places that are tops on my list to visit are Alaska, Russia, Iceland, Antarctica....

Alaska beautiful place, Russia i would skip, Iceland same as Alaska, and Antarctica well you can be super snow bunny there....
Ghostvirus
12-28-2007, 08:23 PM
Oh Yeah[/Fargo]
Arc-Light
12-28-2007, 08:30 PM
Oh Yeah[/Fargo]

That's North Dakota, but close enough..
Spider-Man Luvr28
12-28-2007, 08:31 PM
Florida's not there...:o It's all because of that f'ing FCAT.:cmad:
Scarlet spidey
12-29-2007, 01:01 AM
DC shouldn't be on that list by default, the public schools are a ****ing disgrace. :mad:
Anyway, I've always wanted to live in Minneapolis. :heart:

It's a nice city, but just out of curiosity, why..?
Catman
12-29-2007, 01:04 AM
Chicago didn't even crack the list...we don't read **** here. :o

It's okay. Neither did Miami.

Florida's not there...:o It's all because of that f'ing FCAT.:cmad:

FCAT is evil. :cmad:
jaguarr
12-29-2007, 01:04 AM
Pfft! It just means they can read liquor bottle labels. :p

jag
WorthyStevens
12-29-2007, 02:26 AM
Pittsburgh? Yeah. Sure. Okaley dokaley.
Logan's Runt
12-29-2007, 09:06 AM
DC shouldn't be on that list by default, the public schools are a ****ing disgrace. :mad:
Anyway, I've always wanted to live in Minneapolis. :heart:

I've always wanted to live in Minneapolis, too. I've had a lot of great times up there. :heart:
Immortalfire
12-29-2007, 09:12 AM
#8 oh yeah :word:
terry78
12-29-2007, 10:15 AM
Minneapolis is where you go when you want stuff to do, but in a clean manner. Mall of America is probably the main thing to hit.
The Squirrel
12-29-2007, 10:18 AM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20071227/sc_livescience/mostliterateuscitiesminneapolisandseattle

Chicago didn't even crack the list...we don't read **** here. :o

I'll wait for the movie.:o
YsoSerious
12-29-2007, 10:18 AM
Too bad they can't learn to build a bridge
Metamorpho1977
12-29-2007, 10:31 AM
Finally, Atlanta is in a Top Ten list that doesn't include homicide or armed robbery or gang violence.
Immortalfire
12-29-2007, 10:54 AM
Pittsburgh is in the top ten, so I would think Matt would hvae better grammer than he doez. :whatever:
GoldenAgeHero
12-29-2007, 10:59 AM
Florida's not there...:o It's all because of that f'ing FCAT.:cmad:


word!!!

standardized testing in general is dumb..half the **** they teach in school isn't even on the FCAT, especially the math parts. All i know is algebra and some geometry..thats about it.
Spider-Man Luvr28
12-29-2007, 11:00 AM
word!!!

standardized testing in general is dumb..half the **** they teach in school isn't even on the FCAT, especially the math parts. All i know is algebra and some geometry..thats about it.

Basic math FTW!:o
GoldenAgeHero
12-29-2007, 11:10 AM
yeah basically...they ask all this statistical crap teachers don't even touch.


if they want us to take thier test, then teach the material the tests will cover(are they doing that now?)
Matt
12-29-2007, 11:23 AM
Pittsburgh is in the top ten, so I would think Matt would hvae better grammer than he doez. :whatever:

Thats Immortalfire for you, always with the lyies and nonsenses :o
jaguarr
12-29-2007, 11:27 AM
Pittsburgh is in the top ten, so I would think Matt would hvae better grammer than he doez. :whatever:

Matt's the only reason Pittsburgh even made the list. And that's WITH all his bad grammar and spelling. :wow:

jag
Immortalfire
12-29-2007, 11:30 AM
http://www.orlyowl.com/omg.jpg :eek:
tzarinna
12-29-2007, 12:35 PM
I've always wanted to live in Minneapolis, too. I've had a lot of great times up there. :heart:


I plan on making a long weekend trip sometime next year. I've never been.

Too bad they can't learn to build a bridge

I lol'd. :csad:

It's a nice city, but just out of curiosity, why..?

I got this incredibly peaceful vibe when I had a layover there a few years back. I don't underestimate my vibes, I rely quite heavily on them they tend to be very accurate. It was pretty intense and I haven't been able to get it off my mind. It's like a calling much like the one Alaska and Russia won't let the **** up on. I'm coming, goddamit! :cmad:
terry78
12-29-2007, 12:41 PM
NYC, L.A. and Chicago are too high strung for some people. The other cities do have a more calm vibe to them.
jaguarr
12-29-2007, 12:44 PM
*picks up ringing phone*

Tzarinna, it's Alaska. Wants to know when you're coming over. You want me to tell them you're not here right now?

jag
chamber-music
12-29-2007, 12:46 PM
basically its all the cities with coffee shops and intellectual types.
tzarinna
12-29-2007, 12:47 PM
Please. :p :ninja:
The Senator
12-29-2007, 12:51 PM
DC shouldn't be on that list by default, the public schools are a ****ing disgrace. :mad:

I guess it depends on what the criteria is. In that respect, yes, the city is really far behind, and it is something which needs to be fixed. On the other hand, there are famous neighborhoods which seem to exclusively cater to readers, writers and the 'literate' alike.

I'm glad it made the list (then again, I'm a bit biased:cwink: ).
tzarinna
12-29-2007, 01:05 PM
I guess it depends on what the criteria is. In that respect, yes, the city is really far behind, and it is something which needs to be fixed. On the other hand, there are famous neighborhoods which seem to exclusively cater to readers, writers and the 'literate' alike.

I'm glad it made the list (then again, I'm a bit biased:cwink: ).



Meet me at Kramerbooks in a 1/2 hour. ;)























j/k :p
The Senator
12-29-2007, 01:07 PM
Meet me at Kramerbooks in a 1/2 hour. ;)























j/k :p

I'm stuck in New York until mid-January.




And I miss Kramerbooks.
tzarinna
12-29-2007, 01:16 PM
I'm stuck in New York until mid-January.




And I miss Kramerbooks.

If you're not too far from NYC check out Spring Awakening..ya know to get your intellect on. Check my sig. :shameless:
The Senator
12-29-2007, 01:19 PM
If you're not too far from NYC check out Spring Awakening..ya know to get your intellect on. Check my sig. :shameless:

I'm in upstate now, but I'll be near the city next week. I'll be looking for something to do, for sure.
tzarinna
12-29-2007, 01:22 PM
Let me know if you go and if you liked it. :yay:
SLVRSR4
12-29-2007, 01:51 PM
Too bad they can't learn to build a bridge

:woot: nice
Scarlet spidey
12-29-2007, 06:15 PM
I got this incredibly peaceful vibe when I had a layover there a few years back. I don't underestimate my vibes, I rely quite heavily on them they tend to be very accurate. It was pretty intense and I haven't been able to get it off my mind. It's like a calling much like the one Alaska and Russia won't let the **** up on. I'm coming, goddamit! :cmad:
I live a few miles away from Minneapolis, I suppose it's pretty nice here, if you don't mind having nothing to do.:p
If you're looking for calm you'd be right though. ;)