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by Venti
February 11, 2007, 12:45 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama Announces Presidential Bid
Replies: 37
Views: 5126

I like him a lot more than most candidates, but that may be because he is a Bears fan. I hope he turns out to be the real deal, and not some throw away candidate like the rest of them from the past decade and a half. And that in a nutshell is whats wrong with the way most people choose to vote. Suc...
by Venti
January 19, 2007, 7:13 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: CD/DVD Drive mechanical issue
Replies: 2
Views: 560

CD/DVD Drive mechanical issue

In my PC, I have a DVD R/W drive. I can browse that drive, use the CD thats currently in there, so from that standpoint, it works fine. The trouble is, that when you push the eject button, there sounds like something mechanical that is preventing the drive from opening. I've tried to push a papercli...
by Venti
January 9, 2007, 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your home worth?
Replies: 25
Views: 2397

nailed my house pretty close.

Tyek and I must be neighbors, or something.

Temecula close to you?
by Venti
January 8, 2007, 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charleston South Carolina.....feedback needed please
Replies: 7
Views: 850

Charleston South Carolina.....feedback needed please

Considering taking a job there, currently live in So. CA. I'd like to hear from people who either do, or used to live in the Charleston area, or anywhere within maybe 30 miles. Main points of interest are (but not limited to): * School system for Elementary through college * Quality of living (very ...
by Venti
October 24, 2006, 10:20 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Bell Sympatico/XBox 360 deal.
Replies: 17
Views: 1741

Re: Bell Sympatico/XBox 360 deal.

http://happybeggar.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=2 Here's the lowdown. Sign up for a 3 year contract with Sympatico High speed, for 59.99 a month in Ontario and 54.99 in Quebec and get a free 360 with 3 games (NHL07, GRAW and Live Arcade Unplugged Vol1), 1250 M...
by Venti
August 31, 2006, 12:46 am
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: iTunes
Replies: 3
Views: 1013

iTunes

So, I use iTunes for music downloading, importing etc. What I seem to be unable to figure out, is how can I burn the music I bought in an MP3 format so I can fit more onto a CD. Settings are set to burn in MP3, etc but when I try to burn, it says that the music is in AAC (whatever its called) protec...
by Venti
August 31, 2006, 12:39 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: iTunes
Replies: 15
Views: 1582

iTunes

So, I use iTunes for music downloading, importing etc. What I seem to be unable to figure out, is how can I burn the music I bought in an MP3 format so I can fit more onto a CD. Settings are set to burn in MP3, etc but when I try to burn, it says that the music is in AAC (whatever its called) protec...
by Venti
August 4, 2006, 1:54 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain's Son Joining Marines
Replies: 52
Views: 4488

That photo is obviously fake.

There are real bullets in that machine gun. Canadians shoot blanks.
Sadly Kyoukan's dad didn't. Must not be a Canadian.
by Venti
August 4, 2006, 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BOK Bokbokbok BOKBOKBOKBoK
Replies: 22
Views: 2109

Happy Birthday Sir!
by Venti
August 4, 2006, 1:11 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain's Son Joining Marines
Replies: 52
Views: 4488

He meant KC...the Tanker variant...AC-130 is AF only I think? edit: confirmed all the spookys and spectres are in the USAF's spec ops wing. Are you trying to debate military hardware with a man who once stormed a pillbox with only a bent corkscrew and a tattered american flag? Aruman probably jumpe...
by Venti
August 3, 2006, 11:32 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Blackberry 7130E
Replies: 12
Views: 2321

We were considering the motorola Q, but have heard from a few people who have them in the company that the battery time is horrible. I never used to text, EVER but since having the current blackberry, find it invaluable for our business. The IT team apparently already decided to get the 7130e since ...
by Venti
August 2, 2006, 9:53 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Blackberry 7130E
Replies: 12
Views: 2321

Blackberry 7130E

Does anyone have this phone, and if so what are your thoughts on it.

I currently use a Blackberry 7290 and while I like the features, I hate the phone itself. It's like holding a peice of toast up to your ear.
by Venti
July 27, 2006, 5:26 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: 49.95/month for 15Mbps/2Mbps
Replies: 152
Views: 72258

I've had FIOS for about 6 months. Used the test linked above, did it 5 times, cleared temp files after each attempt. Average of the 5 tests was 15.4 down and 1.81 up. It's been stable for me, and always seems real fast compared to my prior provider comcast. Definitely recommend FIOS if you can get i...
by Venti
July 20, 2006, 12:53 am
Forum: Cars
Topic: Oil Change questions
Replies: 22
Views: 5618

Having spent the first 15 years of my career in Automotive Service in varying capacities I feel confident in saying the following. ALL "flush" type services that are outside the scope of your owner's manual recommendations are purely a profit center for whomever is recommending it. P/S, Fu...
by Venti
July 20, 2006, 12:27 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: NCAA '07
Replies: 21
Views: 2476

My work hours make online ordering a must for most stuff like this. Does anyone use a reliable online store with great prices that they'd like to recommend?
by Venti
March 8, 2006, 4:37 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Some interent blocked at work, any solutions to work around?
Replies: 12
Views: 2094

Some interent blocked at work, any solutions to work around?

This is an example of the text I get when trying to get to "unapproved" web sites. Any possibilty of a work around that comes to mind? The website you are trying to access at: http://everquest.allakhazam.com/ Has been blocked for the following reason: The Websense category "Games"...
by Venti
March 20, 2004, 5:16 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Linksys wireless network
Replies: 0
Views: 526

Linksys wireless network

OOPS, please move this to the computer forum....sorry I have a Linksys wireless set up, and several machines run on it just great, cards were isntalled with no trouble at all. The latest machine to get the wireless card though, ( Win XP 2.4 gig 512 ram, etc etc) has a problem that I just don't unde...
by Venti
February 4, 2004, 8:16 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Internet law question regarding URL
Replies: 5
Views: 1190

Thanks,

I was fortunate enough to the better senses of the other party and come up with a solution.

In other words, I knew longer words than him, so I won.

Thanks for the help!

p.s. I see someone fixed my title for me. Thanks...= /
by Venti
February 3, 2004, 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Valentines Day is Coming Up
Replies: 50
Views: 3369

The Valentine event that my wife and I still laugh about, is that we dueled in EQ onValentines night.


She kicked my ass = (
by Venti
February 2, 2004, 5:08 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Internet law question regarding URL
Replies: 5
Views: 1190

Internet law question regarding URL

Lets say that I have a franchised widget store. The naming theme of the widget company is "Widget of < insert city name >" Suppose I open a franchise in San Francisco where a franchise did not previously exist, and as such, name my company "Widgets of San Francisco." Now further ...
by Venti
January 28, 2004, 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wisdom Teeth
Replies: 53
Views: 3916

Still waiting on them to stop bleeding so I can take the gauze out and get a nap, maybe. Currently on Vicodin 5/500 and 400 of ibuprofen. The chipmonk cheeks are developing nicely. Was hoping they'd put me out for it, at least, but oh no...local only. Unfortunately local anesthetic = I remember eve...
by Venti
January 21, 2004, 2:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: skills
Replies: 8
Views: 857

I have to admit, when I saw that Shaerra authored the message title "skills" I expected it to say (nt) when the page loaded.
by Venti
January 20, 2004, 8:23 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Liberal ideals? Just curious...
Replies: 82
Views: 5876

I really have to wonder why it is that people rush to label themselves within a party. I'm registered as a republican, but I don't vote along party lines. I vote and act within my community to suit what makes sense and if that doesn't support a republican candidate or view, then so what? As for taxe...
by Venti
January 16, 2004, 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Work Relocation
Replies: 28
Views: 1082

Every morning...

I and 7 million of my closest friends all try to occupy the same space on the 91 freeway. = ( I commute from the Temecula Valley to Santa Ana or Mission viejo alternately during the week and it's generally near 2 hours to get in, and 90 minutes to get home. It's probably safe to say that you will be...
by Venti
January 13, 2004, 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Official - Get Drolgin to Las Vegas Fund Raiser!
Replies: 221
Views: 15432

p.s.

I realize that it may be very assumptive to think what little time they get together should be spent where We'd like, I'm just saying that Im sure the objective of two tickets could be reached if desired. = )
by Venti
January 13, 2004, 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Official - Get Drolgin to Las Vegas Fund Raiser!
Replies: 221
Views: 15432

As pushy as it might be to presume, maybe both Drolgin and his special lady could both come !?

I beleive the lady in question is state side, and Airfare for two isn't *that much* of an increase when one is coming from Sweden already and the other is in the US.

/tease sweden
by Venti
January 13, 2004, 4:53 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Digital Camera recommendations please
Replies: 9
Views: 1499

thanks very much.
by Venti
January 13, 2004, 3:40 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Digital Camera recommendations please
Replies: 9
Views: 1499

Digital Camera recommendations please

In the market for a Digital camera, and looking for your input. Manufacturers to avoid? Manufacturers you would highly recommend? Models that work well and hold a lot of pictures. I've looked at a few, one even has a CD burner in it, on which the pictures are stored I guess. I've never had a digital...
by Venti
January 13, 2004, 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Official Veeshan Vegas 5th Anniversary Fan Faire Thread...
Replies: 319
Views: 26859

Valanya and I are there.
by Venti
January 13, 2004, 3:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Official - Get Drolgin to Las Vegas Fund Raiser!
Replies: 221
Views: 15432

You guys do realize that you are merely feeding the attention addict by continuing to post responses on what is otherwise, a get Drolgin to Vegas thread right? Just ignore it (difficult as that may be) and the problem will simply go away.
by Venti
January 13, 2004, 3:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Official - Get Drolgin to Las Vegas Fund Raiser!
Replies: 221
Views: 15432

I wasn't able to make the last trip to vegas but I would love to go next time, and that would only be made better if Drolgin were able to be there. Count me and Val as definite contributors should you be able to fit this into your schedule Anders! p.s. Its nothing at all to do with charity, it's an ...
by Venti
January 12, 2004, 5:56 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Go Bush!
Replies: 72
Views: 4207

The main topic is allowing entry of immigrants to the U.S.. As such, the introduction of cost vs. tax income generated to offset the cost is certainly related no? Maybe where you're from there is little presence of immigration be it legal or not,but where I am, it's breaking the back of the state in...
by Venti
January 12, 2004, 2:07 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Go Bush!
Replies: 72
Views: 4207

There are issues relative to a dramatic influx of low income "guest workers" that will come into play here that have not yet been discussed. I don't have the time, or care to look it up but from rough memory, it takes something like 4,000 dollars a year, per student to attend the public s...
by Venti
January 9, 2004, 4:20 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Go Bush!
Replies: 72
Views: 4207

There are issues relative to a dramatic influx of low income "guest workers" that will come into play here that have not yet been discussed. I don't have the time, or care to look it up but from rough memory, it takes something like 4,000 dollars a year, per student to attend the public sc...
by Venti
January 9, 2004, 3:56 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: No OT for you!
Replies: 81
Views: 5881

IT is a great example of my principle. You develop a skill set in the mid 90s. Few people have this skillset and you demand a high wage. All a sudden everyone jumps on the IT bandwagon. Over time people discover that IT isn't as hard as non tech savvy people thought it was. Suddenly you are surroun...
by Venti
November 12, 2003, 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question for the Self-Employed
Replies: 3
Views: 540

The issue is two parts really: 1. Tax law requires you to make estimated payments quarterly. There is a formula which (if memory serves) is largely based on your last tax year's earnings, unless you can prove substantially less income in the current tax year. 2. The estimated quarterly payments must...
by Venti
October 30, 2003, 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky in California... at present.
Replies: 118
Views: 9240

I prefer to :

A) not have Atokal advocate on my behalf
B) foreget about this thread entirely, as it has no real bearing on anything.

In that order will work fine.
by Venti
October 30, 2003, 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky in California... at present.
Replies: 118
Views: 9240

Well Truant, In saying I wasn't replying to you, I meant in my first post, where I referenced the vote thing. You choose not to see that, whatever. Your (whoever)opinion of what I am, or am not trying to prove is of absolutely no consequence. You appear to be operating under the false pretense that ...
by Venti
October 30, 2003, 2:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky in California... at present.
Replies: 118
Views: 9240

No, I'm not saying you can't, or shouldn't respond negatively to everything and anything that you find offensive. In fact, we all should...we should all make a big fucking stink anytime we're rubbed the wrong way. Boo fucking hoo. Oh, I should take your lead, and end thoughts with things like "...
by Venti
October 30, 2003, 1:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky in California... at present.
Replies: 118
Views: 9240

Ok, I don't know how many times we have to cover this. Maybe we should make a fucking sticky. Yes, I'm sorry about the casualties and damages that CA has suffered to these fires. But if you're going to come here, THE MOTHERFUCKING VAULT FOR FUCKS SAKE, and tell me I can't make a joke of the situati...
by Venti
October 29, 2003, 6:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky in California... at present.
Replies: 118
Views: 9240

I have no idea at all what pulling out a Shatner is, and I suppose since the post was written by you it's worthy of...well nothing really.

In the event that I deem any future posts by me, need your acceptance though, I'll be sure to email it directly to you first.
by Venti
October 29, 2003, 5:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky in California... at present.
Replies: 118
Views: 9240

Maybe its because...

Don't vote just yet.... I was being a smartass, maybe because ......... It's likely just because its been a shitty week here in CA. Or it could be that friends of mine have lost their ranch to the fire. Not inconvenienced by smokey air, but rather, lost everything on their ranch. Home, memories, art...
by Venti
October 29, 2003, 4:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sky in California... at present.
Replies: 118
Views: 9240

Aranuil wrote:To date:

16 people dead.
1,800 homes destroyed.
600,000 acres scorched
80,000 full-time residents evacuated.
You forgot to mention the air quality degradation in Las Vegas.

Fuck Aranuil, get your shit together and figure out what's really important!
by Venti
October 9, 2003, 8:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE NEW GOV'NA OF CALIFORNIA!
Replies: 42
Views: 3155

If he was 'such a poor governor for such a long time' why was he reelected? Oh yeah... Exactly. Retards. Yeah, what sucks, is that we can't blame the recall on anyone but ourselves. I really do hope that the last 11 months showed us the effects of lazy asses not voting during the regular elections....
by Venti
October 9, 2003, 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE NEW GOV'NA OF CALIFORNIA!
Replies: 42
Views: 3155

My point is that this is bad, and I have no reason to thank your state for doing it. Do you understand now? Your point came through far better now, than in any previous post. = ) My point in supporting the recall, is that while the recall may be bad, continuing to have Davis as Governor is far, far...
by Venti
October 9, 2003, 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE NEW GOV'NA OF CALIFORNIA!
Replies: 42
Views: 3155

I'll make an analogy you can understand. Let's say you're at work, and tempted to eat a french fry out of the rack of fries that are waiting to be delivered to the customers at the counter. You remember suddenly though, that the last guy that did that was fired by the manager. In this example, you h...
by Venti
October 9, 2003, 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE NEW GOV'NA OF CALIFORNIA!
Replies: 42
Views: 3155

You wrote these pearls of wisdom: "Yeah, you sent a message that if they don't perform, then we the people will elect women-molesting nazi idiots. Keep your favors to yourself next time." There's not really much there to hang your hat on, waiting for a response...sorry but after that gem, ...
by Venti
October 9, 2003, 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE NEW GOV'NA OF CALIFORNIA!
Replies: 42
Views: 3155

Right. It's called hyperbole. If you actually wanted to respond to this, you could have responded to Aslanna, who was much more eloquent than me. Is Arnold a woman molestor? Yup. Are the revelations of woman molesting politically motivated? Sure. Is Arnold a Nazi? No. Ignoring my uninformed insults...
by Venti
October 9, 2003, 3:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE NEW GOV'NA OF CALIFORNIA!
Replies: 42
Views: 3155

Yeah, you sent a message that if they don't perform, then we the people will elect women-molesting nazi idiots. Keep your favors to yourself next time. How is it that you came to these conclusions? Nevermind, you're simply uninformed, and apparently refuse to keep up with actual events or research ...
by Venti
October 9, 2003, 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: THE NEW GOV'NA OF CALIFORNIA!
Replies: 42
Views: 3155

im glad that he won, not that i live in ca or care what his plans are. I think the whole recall was a joke and those who voted for it are retards. Oh, I don't live in CA either. The politicians in whatever state/country you live in were sent a very strong signal that their jobs are not guaranteed, ...