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- February 11, 2011, 12:44 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Pepsi "park bench" commercial - reinforcing the stereotypes
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4802
Re: Pepsi "park bench" commercial - reinforcing the stereotypes
The only thing that you can safely make fun of now is fat people. If fat people complain it doesn't matter because they are fat, and thus aren't worthy of respect. It's interesting to me that there aren't more fat-bashing commercials out there. My guess is that there are now so many fat people that ...
- November 30, 2009, 9:36 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Home Jukebox Software
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1305
Re: Home Jukebox Software
Thanks guys, I'm passing on the advice (and link). He's pretty excited by the idea, and I was surprised that he got his HP touch screen used for $150. That's not a bad price. I'll ask for photos when he's finished.
- November 30, 2009, 4:42 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Home Jukebox Software
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1305
Home Jukebox Software
I'm looking for a recommendation, or advice, on software for a home jukebox. A friend has a stand alone PC with a touch screen and would like to use it as a digital jukebox, as close as possible to what you'd see in a bar. Anyone have any tips on this type of thing?
- July 22, 2009, 12:25 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: The National Debt Road Trip
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1940
Re: The National Debt Road Trip
There is a very real possibility that both Cap and Trade and Health Care Reform will fail to pass, thus avoiding (or at least delaying) the end of manufacturing in the US and the free market. I don't believe they will fail, but I have Hope that they will.
- July 9, 2009, 10:53 am
- Forum: Video Game General Discussion
- Topic: Peggle: World of Warcraft Edition
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3740
Peggle: World of Warcraft Edition
I thought I'd put this here rather than the WoW forum, as it's not WoW-specific:
http://consumerist.com/5310564/download ... done-again
The link above is the only one I can get from work, but I'll be grabbing this tonight. I loved the original Peggle.
http://consumerist.com/5310564/download ... done-again
The link above is the only one I can get from work, but I'll be grabbing this tonight. I loved the original Peggle.
- July 2, 2009, 10:13 am
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Speculation of the next expansion begins!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2305
Re: Speculation of the next expansion begins!
Did their trademark description for Wrath of the Lich King also mention coloring books and greeting cards? I would love a sympathy card with sentiments from the Lich King himself. Something you could send to someone that has lost a loved one.
- June 18, 2009, 10:15 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: California Votes No Tax Increase
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3209
Re: California Votes No Tax Increase
I live in Wisconsin, and we are quickly going the way of California. Our 2010 budget is about to be passed (with zero republican votes) which will increase state taxes and fees by over 2 billion dollars per year. Our government has never been larger, and our business climate has never been in more d...
- June 11, 2009, 9:43 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Remember that DHS report about right wing extremists?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2160
Re: Remember that DHS report about right wing extremists?
I heard a journalist say this morning that the shooting took place at the entrance to the museum, "near the gift shop." Wait, what? The gift shop? At the Holocaust Museum? Okay, what exactly do they sell at this gift shop, seriously? T-shirts? Hats? Post cards ("Hello from the Holocau...
- June 10, 2009, 2:02 pm
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Where to go?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13503
Re: Where to go?
You could be a goddamned interior decorator. People had houses, chrissakes. The best of the best were sought after. "A place to call your own" is something I miss from EQ2. EQ2's room system was a major motivation for me. I loved collecting trophies and decorations for my room. It was fun...
- June 3, 2009, 9:44 am
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: PC Upgrade: 2009 Edition
- Replies: 153
- Views: 37145
Re: PC Upgrade: 2009 Edition
I just ordered all the parts to build this machine. Just like I built your last PC upgrade recommendation, Winnow, and I am enjoying that one still. One difference is I wasn't able to find the original version of the motherboard--I'm getting version 2. I'm looking forward to overclocking as you did,...
- May 28, 2009, 12:51 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Political Questionnaire
- Replies: 103
- Views: 12169
Re: Political Questionnaire
There were probably 10 questions that I flat-out disagreed with the entire premise of. Worse than "loaded questions," they basically made a statement that couldn't be answered. Like yes or no: "will you stop beating your wife?"
I was very near center, and to the right.
I was very near center, and to the right.
- May 21, 2009, 12:58 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: California Votes No Tax Increase
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3209
California Votes No Tax Increase
California had a referendum vote yesterday to address the near 100 billion dollar budget deficite, and from what I've read it was a majority "no" on increasing taxes. The same voters have voted to increase social programs and government regulations (i.e. staffing, committees, etc.) for two...
- May 19, 2009, 11:39 am
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Wolverine
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4513
Re: Wolverine
I just saw this yesterday, and I enjoyed it (due to low expectations, and being pleasantly surprised). I'm a big comic book fan, but sometimes technicalities of super powers bug me. One nit-pick I have always had is Wolverine's claws and how they extend. In the first X-Men movie, there is a scene at...
- May 19, 2009, 11:26 am
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Twilight...
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5006
Re: Twilight...
I never read the books, and I expected a lame teenage emo-fest love story. While it was a bit of that, I genuinely enjoyed it. There are a lot worse movies out there.
- May 13, 2009, 2:16 pm
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Where to go?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13503
Re: Where to go?
Rogues are still useful in groups and raids, as they do good DPS, but they just don't stack up *quite* as high as they used to. So I wouldn't be worried about not getting groups. Like Psy said, I think DKs are the most popular class for former rogues now. DKs are a lot of fun, and from what I can te...
- May 13, 2009, 10:28 am
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Where to go?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 13503
Re: Where to go?
Regarding rogue utility, they're really not very helpful on the WotLK raid content. Death Knights way out-DPS rogues, even when equally equipped. We're talking a difference of 1K DPS on average.
That being said, I still love my rogue. It's my favorite class.
That being said, I still love my rogue. It's my favorite class.
- May 7, 2009, 9:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 7 Horrific places where you’ve had to take a dump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1972
Re: 7 Horrific places where you’ve had to take a dump
The most horrific toilet situation I ever witnessed was a portajohn at a Grateful Dead concert. Solider Field, Chicago, in July (1993?), about 95 degrees outside. The interior was splashed with vomit, feces, urine, what looked like blood, and what also looked like a pile of intestines.
- May 6, 2009, 5:08 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: RIP Dom Deluise
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1050
Re: RIP Dom Deluise
Being a huge fat guy myself, it's always heartening to see other huge fat guys live longish lives and be jolly. He loved life, and food, and got the best of both. I also like his son's work. He was in the first Purina "Beniful" dog food commercial, talking to his dog about all the good foo...
- April 17, 2009, 9:43 am
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Patch!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2211
Re: Patch!
Grumble is right, if this stuff is still going on this weekend. I would think login queues could reduce that, unless more of the general population is raiding dungeons now.
- April 15, 2009, 2:24 pm
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Patch!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2211
Patch!
The big patch finally landed yesterday. I wasn't able to get on last night, due to the server outages, but I'm excited to get my talents updated tonight. I'm looking forward to seeing the new armor textures. I'm curious about the new water-based mount (perhaps gotten from fishing?). I wonder what th...
- March 20, 2009, 9:55 am
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Ulduar Itemization
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3480
Re: Ulduar Itemization
Sue Blizzard!
- March 17, 2009, 1:09 pm
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Latest Talent Calculator and Test Patch notes
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3897
Re: Latest Talent Calculator and Test Patch notes
Does anyone know if this patch is going live today? I heard there was server downtime; I can't check anything from work.
- February 5, 2009, 11:48 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: What is wrong with Democrats paying their taxes?
- Replies: 51
- Views: 3599
Re: What is wrong with Democrats paying their taxes?
Does anyone really believe any republican could get away with not paying their taxes? Some believe they can "cover it up" better, which is whacko conspiracy thinking. The evidence shows the media will descend on any republican and expose any possible flaw in their past, and not let up. If ...
- December 19, 2008, 11:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: It's SNOWING!!!!
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9159
Re: It's SNOWING!!!!
I'm 30 minutes south of Bubba, and it's even a little worse down here. Apparently Milwaukee is getting up to 12 inches today, haha. So far we've had 26 inches of snow in the Green Bay area this "winter" season. And it's not even winter until Sunday. This storm is the big one coming across ...
- December 12, 2008, 4:55 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Ill. Gov. charged in Obama successor probe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1126
Re: Ill. Gov. charged in Obama successor probe
I'm insinuating that Blogo isn't some black sheep in the flock. Chicago politics are notoriously corrupt, and I would guess that had they waited longer on the investigation they would have evidence that whomever was chosen to fill Obama's senate seat paid for it, thus incriminating that person (and ...
- December 10, 2008, 5:49 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Ill. Gov. charged in Obama successor probe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1126
Re: Ill. Gov. charged in Obama successor probe
Why did they stop the investigation and bust him? In any other situation, they would have continued to investigate and see how far up the corruption went. They nearly fell over themselves stopping this thing before it got too hairy. What were they afraid to find out?
- November 21, 2008, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: War Questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 829
Re: War Questions
You can add any detail you'd like, as they're just thought exercises, really. As for Al Qaeda, "invasion" isn't the right word. They are building up their strength in Pakistan, and it's very possible that they will infiltrate Iraq or even attempt to take control of Pakistan. In the Iraq sc...
- November 21, 2008, 6:22 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: War Questions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 829
War Questions
With the new administration taking over in a month, I have a couple questions that I'm interesting in getting some thoughts on. Assuming these things will happen after January 1st, 2009. 1. If Al Qaeda invades Iraq, should we send in more troops? 2. If India goes to war with Pakistan, should we invo...
- November 20, 2008, 11:10 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: I am sick of bailouts, let it all burn
- Replies: 87
- Views: 8661
Re: I am sick of bailouts, let it all burn
No matter how you see it, the reality is that a grant will not save them in the long run, and a loan will never be paid off. They have a failed business model. There is no way that they can ever be competitive with the yoke of legacy costs around their necks, regardless of cutting private jets and e...
- November 14, 2008, 5:15 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: CD/DVD Drive "Win32" Error - WTF
- Replies: 2
- Views: 824
Re: CD/DVD Drive "Win32" Error - WTF
Thanks! That's something I hadn't considered. I'll give it a shot.
- November 14, 2008, 10:43 am
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: CD/DVD Drive "Win32" Error - WTF
- Replies: 2
- Views: 824
CD/DVD Drive "Win32" Error - WTF
I'm working on a 4-year-old Dell that I reinstalled about 6 months ago. Out of the blue an error has cropped up, and after researching and trying some fixes, I'm stumped. The CD/DVD ROM drive reads and plays music CDs just fine. When a CD containing an executable, particularly a autorun.exe is inser...
- November 4, 2008, 11:42 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Go Vote
- Replies: 30
- Views: 2915
Re: Go Vote
I voted this morning. I believe Obama will win, and one thing I'm looking forward to is cheerier news coverage. Do you think the tone of news coverage in general will improve with Obama in the White House?
- September 15, 2008, 8:00 pm
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Patch Notes 3.0.2
- Replies: 1
- Views: 911
Patch Notes 3.0.2
I'm posting these very long upcoming (and sure to be revised) WoW patch notes because I wanted to read them at work, and couldn't. They can be found here: http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/patchnotes/test-realm-patchnotes.html. General All players will have their talent points reimbursed and will have ...
- September 9, 2008, 11:11 am
- Forum: Consoles
- Topic: Limited Edition X-Box 360 $199 at Hot Topic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 682
Limited Edition X-Box 360 $199 at Hot Topic
I read this on The Consumerist today:
http://consumerist.com/5046767/halo-3-l ... -for-19999
Hot Topic's web site has them sold out now, but they might have some in a store near you. This is a great deal if you don't already have a 360 (and good even if you do, actually).
http://consumerist.com/5046767/halo-3-l ... -for-19999
Hot Topic's web site has them sold out now, but they might have some in a store near you. This is a great deal if you don't already have a 360 (and good even if you do, actually).
- August 22, 2008, 12:59 pm
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Ask a Beta player
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12131
Re: Ask a Beta player
Thanks for the info! It's good to know that it's not a waste of time to continue working for upgrades now, even with the expansion on it's way.
- August 22, 2008, 12:15 pm
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Ask a Beta player
- Replies: 52
- Views: 12131
Re: Ask a Beta player
Excellent question, Bubba! That was my first question, too. Here's another: The loot progression from the original release to Outlands was enormous. That is, yard trash were dropping greens that were better than some purples from the old world. Is the same true for the progression from Outlands to W...
- August 19, 2008, 10:47 am
- Forum: World of Warcraft
- Topic: Recruit-A-Friend...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3675
Re: Recruit-A-Friend...
OH! He then logged on his level 38 Warlock on his Main Account... I sent all of the earned levels to him. He dinged level 60 in about 60 seconds. Too funny. What does this mean? I must not be familiar with the details of "recruit-a-friend," because all I got out of what I've read is that ...
- May 22, 2008, 9:51 am
- Forum: Video Game General Discussion
- Topic: On the Rain-Slicked Precipice of Darkness, Episode One
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6372
Re: On the Rain-Slicked Precipice of Darkness, Episode One
I put in about 30 minutes last night, and it's what I expected. Good writing, excellent transition of Gabe's artistic style. I had 3 LOL moments in that time, which is more than I had in an entire episode of Sam & Max.
Oh, from what I hear it's about 6 hours in length.
Oh, from what I hear it's about 6 hours in length.
- May 21, 2008, 5:20 pm
- Forum: Video Game General Discussion
- Topic: On the Rain-Slicked Precipice of Darkness, Episode One
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6372
On the Rain-Slicked Precipice of Darkness, Episode One
Anyone going to download the Penny Arcade adventure game, "On the Rain-Slicked Precipice of Darkness: Episode One?" It's out today for PC and XBox Live. I'm going to grab it on my 360 tonight; I've been looking forward to it since it was announced. I'm a fan of PA, so I expect that I will ...
- August 20, 2007, 1:04 pm
- Forum: Consoles
- Topic: Lets talk Xbox
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3050
Re: Lets talk Xbox
The 360 is the first gaming experience my wife has consistently enjoyed, and I'm speaking specifically of X-Box Live Arcade. She plays "Zuma" so much that I don't get much time to play my games. We're both into earning gamer points and achievements, so luckily I can play my Games for Windo...
- July 27, 2007, 9:42 am
- Forum: Consoles
- Topic: XBox 360 HD DVD + 5 Movies = $180?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 694
XBox 360 HD DVD + 5 Movies = $180?
I read last night that the external HD DVD drive for the 360 is going to drop to $179.99 and will come with 5 HD DVD movies (I assume you pick from a list). I like this direction, even if I'm not going to bite until I get my big screen TV. The article (via Kotaku I believe) also mentioned how Blue R...
- July 16, 2007, 12:41 pm
- Forum: Consoles
- Topic: 360 Elite Availability
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1248
Re: 360 Elite Availability
I went out and bought an Elite (my first console since the PS2) last week. Up here they have plenty of them in stock all over, which is nice. No Wiis sitting on the shelves though. I'm really glad I got the Elite for the 120 gig HDD. I don't know what I would have done with only 20 gig. I spent the ...
- July 11, 2007, 2:18 pm
- Forum: Lord of the Rings Online
- Topic: My first impressions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1379
Re: My first impressions
I would agree with you completely on your points. I'll add also that I'm really impressed with their first "expansion," which was free and came out maybe 3 months after launch. It continued the epic quest (the main story) and provided a ton of new content.
- July 11, 2007, 10:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lunch => In-N-Out
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2378
Re: Lunch => In-N-Out
I dream of someday eating at an In N' Out, and a Carl's Jr. I've always loved Whitecastle, and only get that on trips down south, where I've had the pleasure to eat at a similar place called "Crystal's." Although I actually buy the boxed Whitecaslte burgers in the freezer section of the gr...
- July 5, 2007, 12:19 pm
- Forum: Lord of the Rings Online
- Topic: This game isn't very good
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5043
Re: This game isn't very good
I agree about the lack of a "draw" to keep coming back. I believe it's because I haven't found a particular goal that I'm looking forward to. An item, a level, an ability, or access to a zone could each be something to really work for. The game is fun and good enough to keep me coming back...
- May 25, 2007, 1:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Camel Signature Blends
- Replies: 53
- Views: 8184
After doing a quick Google search I see many stories about banning smoking in cars. Apparently one town has already done it, or is planning on it. As I recall it started as a way to stop folks from smoking while they have children in the car. I know there are many rental units (apartments, etc.) tha...
- May 16, 2007, 3:12 pm
- Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
- Topic: How many still playing?
- Replies: 65
- Views: 14789
- April 30, 2007, 12:08 pm
- Forum: Lord of the Rings Online
- Topic: LotRO VoIP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2688
Wow, thanks for the information! You're right--that sounds much easier than I imagined. I haven't been in a fellowship yet, and my buddies and I are in different starting areas. But I guess as long as we're grouped (uh, fellowshipped?), we can use their VoIP. I'm looking forward to trying it tonight!
- April 30, 2007, 11:24 am
- Forum: Lord of the Rings Online
- Topic: LotRO VoIP
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2688
LotRO VoIP
I recall reading somewhere that LotRO has built-in VoIP. Some of my friends and I picked it up this weekend to give it a try, and we usually use Teamspeak. Has anyone used this "built in" VoIP system in LotR? I need to research it (just to figure out how to find and use it) and I'm also cu...
- February 20, 2007, 3:54 pm
- Forum: Video Game General Discussion
- Topic: Crackdown
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1440
Crackdown
Crackdown released today for the 360. It's the first release that has me wishing I owned a 360. I love the idea of the sandbox city environment and increasing abilities. If it had an RPG-style skill tree with weapon and armor upgrades I might have had to run out and buy a 360. The reviews mention a ...