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by Sendarie
February 13, 2009, 4:51 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Stuck on an island
Replies: 13
Views: 1997

Re: Stuck on an island

Holy cow...Dak! How you been man, long time... Same to you Bagar. Yeah I was CoE for a bit, always bounced from hardcore EQ to none at all...curse of deploying. Ixtlan-Sovereign-poof-CoE-CD-poof Now I spend a minimum of 4 months of every year in one of my 2 most favoritest countries ever so I havent...
by Sendarie
February 12, 2009, 1:32 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Stuck on an island
Replies: 13
Views: 1997

Re: Stuck on an island

Great thanks for the tips guys. Definately going out to pick up Fallout 3 and gonna take another probably 4-5 of the suggestions here and either pick up or download them (as available) this weekend. Last trip someone had an old copy of Dungeon Siege 1 and 2 hacked versions. Man those were fun as hel...
by Sendarie
February 12, 2009, 12:36 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Stuck on an island
Replies: 13
Views: 1997

Stuck on an island

Hey guys...been a while. Always gotten good advice at least when it comes to video games from this forum. Just finished a tour in Iraq...had enough boredom during downtime so I'm picking up a nice fairly hardcore gaming laptop. Fortunately being in the UAV world I'm very soon on my way back to Afgha...
by Sendarie
May 19, 2007, 10:17 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Tracing email
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

no no, this one has a scary level of detail about our inner workings, anyway its being dealth with
by Sendarie
May 19, 2007, 1:34 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Tracing email
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

yeah turns out the authorities viewed it as a very credible threat so no help needed...they are all over it

thanks for the help guys
by Sendarie
May 17, 2007, 11:19 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Tracing email
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

Thanks Xatrei I know just who to ask.
by Sendarie
May 17, 2007, 8:49 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Tracing email
Replies: 8
Views: 1098

Tracing email

Is it possible to track someone down to their IP address that uses a yahoo email? Have had a very interesting situation here...threatening that seems credible. Not going public with it here but if it is I would like to take it to PM's or even phone if I go too in depth as to the nature of the threat...
by Sendarie
March 27, 2007, 4:04 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Just got 66 Bug ... Project for the kids
Replies: 6
Views: 2432

Cheap and fairly easy and straightforward to work on.

You can afford mistakes and the learning curve inevitable of a 13 year old. You really couldnt have done better.
by Sendarie
March 22, 2007, 11:58 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Top Gear not going anywhere!
Replies: 8
Views: 4603

Same here...best car show I've ever seen. I watch religiously when I get the chance.
by Sendarie
March 15, 2007, 5:25 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: VoIP Spam
Replies: 18
Views: 2200

Using Vonage and Lingo and havent been hit yet. Soon as I get hit I'll drop it. Til then I guess just soak up the good benefits and super cheap prices.
by Sendarie
March 15, 2007, 11:18 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Car issues
Replies: 21
Views: 5997

Yeah O2 sensor swapping is relatively easy but a bit more of a pain on a turbocharged vehicle (if yours is turbo that is) due to higher exhaust temps they tend to get stuck in there more than the NA versions. I highly advice getting an O2 sensor socket it has a cutout for the wire so you dont screw ...
by Sendarie
March 14, 2007, 3:20 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Car issues
Replies: 21
Views: 5997

Thats textbook O2 sensor failure symptoms. You do have 2 O2 sensors if your car is 96 or newer aka OBDII iirc, but only one matters. The front aka precat O2 sensor relays a/f ratio to your computer and adjusts air/fuel/timing constantly. The rear one only indicates if your cat is working properly (p...
by Sendarie
March 8, 2007, 2:20 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: 8800GST problems with EQ.
Replies: 0
Views: 511

8800GST problems with EQ.

Just curious if anyone has seen a fix for this. I have the newest drivers and the newest DirectX. Symptoms: If guild banner is up in the zone I camped out in I can not log back in on that toon. All other toons on the account log in just fine but it crashes when you try to log in to a zone with banne...
by Sendarie
March 8, 2007, 2:10 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Couple of questions..
Replies: 10
Views: 3081

Yeah Kel thats what I was saying, $3-4k for good external only paint job but you wont get anywhere near jams/engine bay etc that price with a quality job.

To be honest man if you want it black you'll save money by traiding it in for a brand new one that is the color you want it.
by Sendarie
March 8, 2007, 1:05 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Couple of questions..
Replies: 10
Views: 3081

For just the basic paint job you would be looking at $3000-4000. To do it really well aka door jams and under the hood, seals etc a solid $6000-7500 should do it at a reputable shop. Now this is the price for doing it right...you have plenty of options for cheapo way. But then you wind up with orang...
by Sendarie
March 8, 2007, 12:53 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Cell phone...first timer
Replies: 25
Views: 4162

Great post Truant.

Question on cell phones are your minutes charged on when you call someone only or are you charged for incoming calls as well?
by Sendarie
March 7, 2007, 11:33 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Cell phone...first timer
Replies: 25
Views: 4162

Great info guys, appreciate it.
by Sendarie
March 5, 2007, 4:28 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Cell phone...first timer
Replies: 25
Views: 4162

Cell phone...first timer

I'm going to finally break down and get my first actual cell phone. Will be 2I'm sure 99% of you guys have a cell. Any tips for plans and all that stuff...I literally dont know a thing about them or the process so I'm easy to screw at this point.
by Sendarie
February 11, 2007, 1:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great Alarm Clocks
Replies: 44
Views: 11882

I cant view the links here b/c of firewalls but I have a decent one finally.

Its designed with no snooze button. The snooze is a shock sensor so just pound the shit out of it and another 9 minutes of peace.

Just something very satisfying about it.
Was only like $20 too.
by Sendarie
January 30, 2007, 1:24 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: How does this setup look?
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

Yeah I came here with money in the bank to pick up the Dell 24in wide screen and didnt know that dumbass rule.
Damn glad I didnt buy one and ship it with me in my household goods since they destroyed everything of value on the way here.
by Sendarie
January 30, 2007, 12:08 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: How does this setup look?
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

Edit.
by Sendarie
January 29, 2007, 11:00 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: How does this setup look?
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

Thanks for all the input guys. Ordering today.

Just wish someone would ship a damn wide screen LCD over here to us.
by Sendarie
January 29, 2007, 9:03 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: How does this setup look?
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

I'm not into the overclocking thing. That considered do I need to upgrade from the OEM heatsink and fan?

I had to run a Zalman 9500 on my P4 3.4Ghz just to keep it from overheating, same case here?
by Sendarie
January 29, 2007, 7:06 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: How does this setup look?
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

Fixed.
Switched to a SLI MB and changed to Corsair PS and eVGA Video card.
by Sendarie
January 29, 2007, 6:11 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: How does this setup look?
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

Ok changed....well just about everything.

How's it looking now?

Anymore suggestions? Looking to order later today.
by Sendarie
January 29, 2007, 4:55 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: How does this setup look?
Replies: 21
Views: 2749

How does this setup look?

MB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131142 Video: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130071 PS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817139001 RAM 2X: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820134009 CPU: http://www.newegg.co...
by Sendarie
December 7, 2006, 11:38 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Thinking about buying a laptop: seeking advise
Replies: 17
Views: 1899

Yeah Aslanna I agree they are just over the "expensive" range and into the "overpriced" category, however I still think if you can afford one you really do get a lot for it. Another friend of mine just got his in this past weekend and I finally stopped down by his room to check i...
by Sendarie
December 6, 2006, 5:07 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Thinking about buying a laptop: seeking advise
Replies: 17
Views: 1899

Why does everyone beat up on the Alienware's? Noone seems to have one yet they bitch about the price. They are definately overpriced but if you can afford also definately worth it. My floor's DSL went down in the dorms for a few days a month or 2 ago. I went down to 1st floor and played on a friends...
by Sendarie
November 8, 2006, 11:59 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Vote?
Replies: 44
Views: 3947

So glad I got my absentee vote in this year.

Me + my wife = 2 of those Dem votes in VA.

First time I've really felt like my vote actually did something.

Now to just pray the Rep dont get their fingers too deep into the recount.
by Sendarie
November 7, 2006, 6:19 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: So went bike shopping yesterday..
Replies: 24
Views: 5452

Not sure if it was covered before but what is your riding experience?

I'm sure you do but really hope if your a beginner you have the sense to not even think about an R1.
by Sendarie
November 1, 2006, 11:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What I did this weekend...
Replies: 3
Views: 758

Good on you man. I donate where I can since I cant participate in any of the walks.

My sister died last year from breast cancer. Its an incredible disease, the speed with which it can move is just terrifying.
by Sendarie
October 30, 2006, 11:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where to be insured
Replies: 10
Views: 939

Forgive the ignorance but what is the point of this type of automated registration/posting?

I dont see an add for anything, is it just a malicious spam type thing?
by Sendarie
October 16, 2006, 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best inter-office prank
Replies: 44
Views: 7340

Greatest initiation rite for any of the new guys that would come and work my bay. Get the final coupling ring off, pick up the warhead and take it to the work stand. (Setup, have the old handy brown paper bag or ziplock bag blown up to full with air). Soon as they put the grounding strap on /slap an...
by Sendarie
October 9, 2006, 6:51 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Adios South Korea /wave bye
Replies: 26
Views: 3826

Weaponize, what an interesting verb. I didnt coin the term. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/weaponize What doesnt make sense here is that NK has never wanted to destroy SK. They want the land, they consider it a part of THEIR country they lost in the 50's. Again never mind the fallout and the fact...
by Sendarie
October 9, 2006, 4:05 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Adios South Korea /wave bye
Replies: 26
Views: 3826

I dont leave until May 07. Given there are about 1 million troops 48 miles north of me with guns pointed/locked/loaded at each other, ANY overt acts of aggression directed at one or the other will end the cease fire and all hell will break loose. Personally I'm not concerned much. 1. NK wont nuke SK...
by Sendarie
October 9, 2006, 3:54 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: My new car!
Replies: 12
Views: 3489

You definately made the right choice.

Mitsu, styling on this one was a win.
by Sendarie
October 9, 2006, 2:25 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Adios South Korea /wave bye
Replies: 26
Views: 3826

Bad bad time to be in Seoul, Korea atm. Well I'm about 1.5 hours north of Seoul that should be safe right? So far from what I've heard (news stuff) NK isnt even in the ballpark of shrinking down their nukes to fit on missiles or any dependable delivery system. Add to that the miserable failure of t...
by Sendarie
September 21, 2006, 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tired of this Spam... We need a Poll!
Replies: 27
Views: 2416

Paper towels all the way. You could easily substitute them for the other 3. Yup. Soak a papertower, wring it out (carefully), pinch and shake will spread it back out to normal and its perfect use for TP, no scratchy bottom. Disadvantage = wet bottom Advantage = bottom is actually cleaned instead of...
by Sendarie
August 10, 2006, 5:59 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Power surge, Dell PowerEdge 6300 Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 3320

cadalano thats EXACTLY what I'm getting (7b). I can get to the Safe mode boot menu but when I try and enter just regular Safe mode I go right back to the same blue screen. I am getting a flashing error while booting up: *Flashing* BATTERY MODULE IS MISSING. DO NOT USE WRITEBACK MODE Then: No SCSI BI...
by Sendarie
August 10, 2006, 5:39 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Power surge, Dell PowerEdge 6300 Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 3320

I'm done for the day I'll give it another shot later.


Giving them a call couldnt hurt though, thats the next step.
by Sendarie
August 10, 2006, 4:29 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Power surge, Dell PowerEdge 6300 Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 3320

More things to look at thanks Aabidano. Long story short the only guy that new anything about the server up and left and is not contactable anymore. I'm not sure if the OS/data are separated on different drives but I do know that it is a raid setup which I can see from the boot up process. The UPS i...
by Sendarie
August 10, 2006, 3:58 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Power surge, Dell PowerEdge 6300 Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 3320

Yes I do get to the Windows splash screen for a split second or 2 before this blue screen pops up.
by Sendarie
August 10, 2006, 3:27 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Power surge, Dell PowerEdge 6300 Problems
Replies: 11
Views: 3320

Power surge, Dell PowerEdge 6300 Problems

Ok so last night we had a transformer nearby literally explode on us. This sent a nasty power surge just before the power went out completely. Our server is connected to an UPS/Surgeprotector and our building has an automatic generator that fired up and powered us up after about a 15 second delay. T...
by Sendarie
August 9, 2006, 5:50 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: My new ride!!
Replies: 9
Views: 5540

How are they increasing the boost? Boost jets or different pulley?

$700 including injectors is an INCREDIBLE price.

My damned injectors alone ran $855 with full set of new O-rings and my ECU was $1300.

Sounds like they are doing it up right.

Did they go with an iron or aluminum block on that?
by Sendarie
August 9, 2006, 5:20 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Tossing a Goldwing?
Replies: 9
Views: 2208

Holy shit what an idiot on the chase bike. Hear him scraping on every hard corner?
by Sendarie
August 3, 2006, 5:03 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain's Son Joining Marines
Replies: 52
Views: 4425

Yeah CAS (close air support) of ground troops is there primary job. Aside from a few utility functions they can serve they are always swarming and covering soldier and marines heads.
by Sendarie
August 3, 2006, 12:33 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain's Son Joining Marines
Replies: 52
Views: 4425

Yes A-10 = 100% owned by the Air Force.

Always has been.
by Sendarie
August 2, 2006, 1:36 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain's Son Joining Marines
Replies: 52
Views: 4425

masteen wrote:Do Marines even fly anymore? My bad :razz:
Helos
Harries
Hornets
Ospreys

F-117 is USAF only.
by Sendarie
August 1, 2006, 12:28 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain's Son Joining Marines
Replies: 52
Views: 4425

Metanis wrote:This kid is probably sincere, but he's going to have dozens of guardian angels looking out for him during his tour.
Agree, the brass will keep him snugged up at a desk and on the bench.

Whether he wants to or not this kid will never see any combat.
by Sendarie
July 18, 2006, 5:59 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: What to look for in a starter bike?
Replies: 11
Views: 2537

If you dont have anything against cruisers take a seat on a Honda Magna, I had one and absolutely loved that bike. Incredibly comfortable for long rides, fairly peppy and easy to have a passenger.

If not then of those you listed given your size I would recommend the SV650.