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Corporate Golfing

Christopher Schonberger — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:36:32 -0400

Even though Small Businessman Magazine tells us that Chili’s is the new golf course (thank you, Michael Scott), golf is still corporate America’s favorite pastime. From weekend outings with the boss or a client to the annual company tournament, the ability to lay up a nice approach shot... more >

The Puzzle Farter(!)

czoia@gradspot.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:56:30 -0400

Words can hardly describe the thunder-from-down-under awesomeness that is this flash game. Starring what appears to be a flatulent duck donned in a toupee, a Hawaiian shirt, and a propeller on the back of his (her?) head, Puzzle Farter lets you propel your gassy hero through... more >

Landlord a Pain in the Arse?

czoia@gradspot.com — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:50:14 -0400

Isn’t it reassuring to see that our British peers across the pond also have to deal with the occasional landlord from hell? The entries at thesite.org.uk provide both witty horror-stories from disgruntled tenants and tips for renters who might face the most common landlord issues... more >

Reality TV School > Law School

sarah.collins@gradspot.com — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:28:33 -0400

You probably have one of those friends who everyone thinks would be “so perfect for a reality show.” He’s gregarious, sassy, and not a little bit insane. But after getting turned down for The Mole, Survivor, and even ElimiDate, he’s starting to lose heart. He’s wondering how “real” he really is.... more >

Staying HIV Free

Julie Fishman — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:31:42 -0400

Sure, Kanye said that you can live through anything if Magic made it, but that's no excuse to take unnecessary risks. Though Generation Y has been taught about HIV since grade school, 20-29 year olds accounted for nearly a quarter of HIV cases... more >

These Are Your Eggs on LSD...

Gritz — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:43:19 -0400

Food Party describes itself as “a (would-be) TV cooking show with a spicy saigon kitchen-witch as your hostess, a cast of unruly puppets as culinary advisors, and a cavalcade of hip-hop/sports world celebrities as surprise dinner guests.” I describe it as the Food Network on acid... more >

Keep Track of Your Life (because your Mom has her own)

czoia@gradspot.com — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:26:26 -0400

Given the exigencies of modern life, planners have become an annoying necessity for people who have more to do on the average weekday than leveling up their characters on World of Warcraft. If you’re incredibly anal (like yours truly) or if you just want to maintain the illusion of being organized... more >

Federal Student Debt Interest Rates Slashed by 50% Today

Rachel Solomon — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:42:51 -0400

With gas prices, unemployment, and inflation all on the rise, recent graduates could really use a financial break. Well, today’s the day. Thanks to the economy’s Lohan-like bender, the interest rate for federal student loans plummets today, July 1st, from a weighty 6.62% to a wispy 3.62%... more >

Eco-Friendly and Wallet-Friendly

czoia@gradspot.com — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:32:25 -0400

Scientists, treehuggers, and Al Gore have made it crystal clear that unless we start cleaning up our act, the planet we leave our children will be little more than a smoking, overheated ball of smelly waste. Sadly, trying to save the world by buying a hybrid car and installing solar panels... more >

I Tried Waterboarding

Ben Herzberger — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:56:01 -0400

My budz Ethan and Kristin and I were wandering around bored a few weekends ago and decided to see what waterboarding was like. That might sound like a pretty weird thing to do, but bear with me... more >