Looked into it with the DBS satellite system. Says its not usable on RVs and such because the FCC requires some pretty heavy duty installation because of the two-way thing. Unlike the TV system (one-way), they require their technicians to do it. They make a pretty big deal about the non-mobile thing.
If it matters... I graduated Yale after Stuy and never found a smarter group of kids than the ones in my AP classes at Stuy.
I believe that its actually harder to get in to some of the top schools from Stuy, because they have an aversion to taking so many from one place. Given the fact that tons of really smart kids are vying for those spots, the bar gets raised higher than for other schools...
> P.S. Don't even get started on Stuy. My GF
> went there and sometimes her arrogance about
> it drives me up the wall.
> The worst part is
> how they act like anyone could go there...
How one can from your GF to "them" is beyond me. There are arrogant people everywhere, but what you are doing is simply stereotyping.
> The worst part is
> how they act like anyone could go there...
Yes, how horrible of "them". How dare they.
> as f most of us ever had that opportunity. I
> hate arrogant elitists who *claim* anyone's
> allowed in their little clique. As if most of
> us ever got that opportunity. Oh well, I still
> love her. =P
If you live in NYC, you can take the entrance test. Thats how you get in. Most of the student body is middle or lower-class, and much of it (maybe half) is first generation American. I really don't understand how you can even pretend to call that a "clique", when it really is one of most blind processes I've ever seen.
Yes, not everyone can go... but everyone is given the same chance when the test is put in front of them. How can you take issue with that? Especially in light of the fact that the results favor the kinds of kids who usually don't get these kinds of opportunities (most of 'em come from public junior high schools, which are not so amazin' in NYC). People will always find a reason to criticize....
> P.S. Don't even get started on Stuy. My GF
> went there and sometimes her arrogance about
> it drives me up the wall.
> The worst part is
> how they act like anyone could go there...
How one can from your GF to "them" is beyond me. There are arrogant people everywhere, but what you are doing is simply stereotyping.
> The worst part is
> how they act like anyone could go there...
Yes, how horrible of "them". How dare they.
> as if most of us ever had that opportunity. I > hate arrogant elitists who *claim* anyone's
> allowed in their little clique. As if most of
> us ever got that opportunity. Oh well, I still
> love her. =P
If you live in NYC, you can take the entrance test. Thats how you get in. Most of the student body is middle or lower-class, and much of it (maybe half) is first generation American. I really don't understand how you can even pretend to call that a "clique", when it really is one of most blind processes I've ever seen.
Yes, not everyone can go... but everyone is given the same chance when the test is put in front of them. How can you take issue with that? Especially in light of the fact that the results favor the kinds of kids who usually don't get these kinds of opportunities (most of 'em come from public junior high schools, which are not so amazin' in NYC).
People will always find a reason to criticize....
mj
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Enjoy that super-cool life of yours, bud...
Tell your mom I said hi next time she comes in to do your laundry.
Thanks for the help guys.
Some good stuff here.
Mike
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Looked into it with the DBS satellite system. Says its not usable on RVs and such because the FCC requires some pretty heavy duty installation because of the two-way thing. Unlike the TV system (one-way), they require their technicians to do it. They make a pretty big deal about the non-mobile thing.
Thanks
Mike
www.eviljake.com
Another urban legend?
Maybe more of our policy makers should go to Stuy... then we wouldn't be working of junk like this.
mj
If it matters... I graduated Yale after Stuy and never found a smarter group of kids than the ones in my AP classes at Stuy.
I believe that its actually harder to get in to some of the top schools from Stuy, because they have an aversion to taking so many from one place. Given the fact that tons of really smart kids are vying for those spots, the bar gets raised higher than for other schools...
> P.S. Don't even get started on Stuy. My GF
> went there and sometimes her arrogance about
> it drives me up the wall.
> The worst part is
> how they act like anyone could go there...
How one can from your GF to "them" is beyond me. There are arrogant people everywhere, but what you are doing is simply stereotyping.
> The worst part is
> how they act like anyone could go there...
Yes, how horrible of "them". How dare they.
> as f most of us ever had that opportunity. I
> hate arrogant elitists who *claim* anyone's
> allowed in their little clique. As if most of
> us ever got that opportunity. Oh well, I still
> love her. =P
If you live in NYC, you can take the entrance test. Thats how you get in. Most of the student body is middle or lower-class, and much of it (maybe half) is first generation American. I really don't understand how you can even pretend to call that a "clique", when it really is one of most blind processes I've ever seen.
Yes, not everyone can go... but everyone is given the same chance when the test is put in front of them. How can you take issue with that? Especially in light of the fact that the results favor the kinds of kids who usually don't get these kinds of opportunities (most of 'em come from public junior high schools, which are not so amazin' in NYC). People will always find a reason to criticize....
mj
> P.S. Don't even get started on Stuy. My GF > went there and sometimes her arrogance about > it drives me up the wall. > The worst part is > how they act like anyone could go there... How one can from your GF to "them" is beyond me. There are arrogant people everywhere, but what you are doing is simply stereotyping. > The worst part is > how they act like anyone could go there... Yes, how horrible of "them". How dare they. > as if most of us ever had that opportunity. I > hate arrogant elitists who *claim* anyone's > allowed in their little clique. As if most of > us ever got that opportunity. Oh well, I still > love her. =P If you live in NYC, you can take the entrance test. Thats how you get in. Most of the student body is middle or lower-class, and much of it (maybe half) is first generation American. I really don't understand how you can even pretend to call that a "clique", when it really is one of most blind processes I've ever seen. Yes, not everyone can go... but everyone is given the same chance when the test is put in front of them. How can you take issue with that? Especially in light of the fact that the results favor the kinds of kids who usually don't get these kinds of opportunities (most of 'em come from public junior high schools, which are not so amazin' in NYC). People will always find a reason to criticize.... mj