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by Sueven
June 26, 2012, 10:21 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Game of Thrones - Season 2
Replies: 60
Views: 11962

Re: Game of Thrones - Season 2

I disagree that Bran's story gets more interesting.
by Sueven
May 5, 2012, 4:05 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News 2012
Replies: 62
Views: 26132

Re: NFL News 2012

I'm happy with the Eagles' picks, but I'm more or less always happy with their picks and sometimes that works out and sometimes it doesn't. I feel like we added a lot of talent at important positions. Saints? I think it's more or less fair. Maybe a little harsh, but not something I'm going to get up...
by Sueven
April 4, 2012, 9:17 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Jailtime for trolling in Arizona
Replies: 11
Views: 2369

Re: Jailtime for trolling in Arizona

Law sounds unconstitutional in almost all circumstances. Obscenity, as a technical legal term, is a very narrow category. Most profanity doesn't qualify. First Amendment protects your right to be a profane asshole unless you cross into "obscenity" or unless you are legitimately creating so...
by Sueven
March 9, 2012, 10:11 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames
Replies: 49
Views: 6651

Re: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames

Ash is right; the video doesn't prove that anybody "assaulted" anybody. Come the fuck on. If I'm remembering right, he wasn't even CHARGED with assault, he was charged with harassment. Jice, Funk, Aab-- do any of you even know what the elements of harassment are? I mean, I don't, I haven't...
by Sueven
March 7, 2012, 9:57 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames
Replies: 49
Views: 6651

Re: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames

It... hasn't... been... used... as... a... defense. He... was... not... convicted... because... there... was... not... enough... evidence... to... prove... the... charges. Seriously, the fact that somebody wasn't convicted of a minor harassment charge because of insufficient evidence is the FARTHEST...
by Sueven
March 1, 2012, 9:07 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames
Replies: 49
Views: 6651

Re: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames

Cane, the magistrate is bound by the relevant law, constitutional and otherwise. Magistrate judges in Pennsylvania have a limited set of powers to deal with certain minor offenses and pre-trial matters and are subordinate to the full judges who sit on the Court of Common Pleas, Pennsylvania's trial ...
by Sueven
March 1, 2012, 9:13 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames
Replies: 49
Views: 6651

Re: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames

Ah it's a magistrate. You are correct; no law degree required. They're usually lawyers or ex-cops.
by Sueven
February 29, 2012, 11:39 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames
Replies: 49
Views: 6651

Re: Muslim Attacks Atheist. Muslim Judge Dismisses Case, Blames

So, as sensationalist as this sounds, there's really not enough information to say if this is a horrible miscarriage of justice or not. It might be -- don't get me wrong -- but there's no guarantee. The key is that the article doesn't say WHY the judge threw the video out. Maybe he did it because he...
by Sueven
February 17, 2012, 10:05 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Poll: Obama rating slips
Replies: 489
Views: 139051

Re: Poll: Obama rating slips

Winnow:

Who would you vote for in a Santorum v. Obama election?
by Sueven
February 3, 2012, 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Salary Negotiation
Replies: 61
Views: 24517

Re: Salary Negotiation

Look into the details of your student loans. It is likely that putting money into them is the smartest financial choice you can make. Many student loans have fairly high interest rates-- 6-8% or so. Paying them off, then, is basically like earning a guaranteed 6-8% return on an investment. That's a ...
by Sueven
January 28, 2012, 1:18 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Judge Rules Americans Can Be Forced to Decrypt Their Laptop
Replies: 25
Views: 7383

Re: Judge Rules Americans Can Be Forced to Decrypt Their Laptop

I won't claim to be an expert in this area of the law, but it's an interesting issue conceptually. On the face of things, I'd think that the government has the right of it. You can't say "I kept that stolen money in a locked box, so you can't prove shit, pigs!" Doesn't work that way. This ...
by Sueven
January 24, 2012, 1:23 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

I mean Brady's achievements are enough to get him in the best-ever conversation, no doubt. He's got 5 Super Bowl appearances (ties the record) and might have 4 wins two weeks from now (would also tie the record). Of course, Terry Bradshaw also has 4 Super Bowl wins, and nobody thinks he's the best e...
by Sueven
January 18, 2012, 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal name cards?
Replies: 19
Views: 3929

Re: Personal name cards?

Yah, we get mini-etiquette lessons anytime someone has to travel to an Asian office. Business card etiquette is a big part.
by Sueven
January 15, 2012, 9:19 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

Not lying. And you shouldn't leave, you should just chill the fuck out. The world is more complicated than you're willing to admit.

Anyway, I'm really hoping we don't wind up with Giants/Pats in the Super Bowl, or I'm going to be forced to root for the fucking Giants AGAIN.
by Sueven
January 15, 2012, 7:14 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

I really don't understand all the strong Tebow emotions. I think he's fun. Is it so difficult to just sit back and watch and enjoy watching the story play out however it plays out? Unless you're a Denver fan and are forced to have a position. I just think it's ridiculous to view Tebow as a battlefie...
by Sueven
January 12, 2012, 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Salary Negotiation
Replies: 61
Views: 24517

Re: Salary Negotiation

I assume they will make you an initial offer. After they do, you should say something that indicates that you love the company and want to be there, but you feel like you deserve a few thousand more for a few good, well-supported reasons. Don't ask for so much more that they'll think you're ridiculo...
by Sueven
January 11, 2012, 9:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal name cards?
Replies: 19
Views: 3929

Re: Personal name cards?

iDouche is most likely to have a personal name card. The type of hipster with such a card is the type to say "oh, my primary interest is design."
by Sueven
January 11, 2012, 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Personal name cards?
Replies: 19
Views: 3929

Re: Personal name cards?

I know a few people who do this. They're usually (a) self-important hipster assholes or (b) retired folks. EDIT: I should clarify that I refer to the upscale urban types of hipsters (ie, the "I'm an economist with an eclectic fashion style and I run a music review blog on the side" type) r...
by Sueven
January 11, 2012, 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Salary Negotiation
Replies: 61
Views: 24517

Re: Salary Negotiation

I feel like, usually, the biggest leverage questions in a salary negotiation are: How much does your employer need you, and how many other options do you have? Without knowing all that much about your situation, and without having the first fucking clue about what you do (what the hell is a circuit ...
by Sueven
January 5, 2012, 10:01 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Pac 16
Replies: 18
Views: 8939

Re: Pac 16

Retrospect: The SEC added Texas A&M (OK) and Missouri (huh?) The Big 12 replaced them with TCU and West Virginia The ACC added Syracuse and Pittsburgh The Big East clusterfucked around. The Big 12 actually made out pretty well, if TCU can keep up its performance. Tough thing to do as a small sch...
by Sueven
January 3, 2012, 10:42 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

FITZGERALD: Pretty sure Jice is just criticizing him to bait Winnow (and me). You're not impressed by his numbers because he plays in an offense where he's the only target? You're aware he put up identical numbers when playing with Kurt Warner, Anquan Boldin, and Edge James? And you're impressed by ...
by Sueven
January 3, 2012, 10:16 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Your Electronic Product of the Year for 2011
Replies: 22
Views: 4072

Re: Your Electronic Product of the Year for 2011

It sure as hell helps! Come on now. Anybody can drop out and be a wandering vagabond, but in general it takes some serious material resources to travel extensively. Even most outdoorsy activities. It's possible to backpack (the camping/hiking kind of backpacking) cheaply, but it takes some serious p...
by Sueven
December 27, 2011, 9:12 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

Lions still have seeding to play for. If they win, they get to play the shitty NFC East winner. If they lose, they probably have to play the Saints. I imagine they'll put in some effort.
by Sueven
December 16, 2011, 10:02 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

Sure GB spreads the ball around more. That makes it harder to put up stats in some ways (more competition for touches) and easier in some ways (less attention from the defense). Of course, Fitz put up monster stats when he was teamed with Warner/Boldin/James, and he puts up monster stats when he's p...
by Sueven
December 13, 2011, 10:19 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

Fitzgerald is 6th in the NFL in receiving yards this year. The quarterbacks throwing to the five guys ahead of him: Tom Brady (106) (#2 offense) Cam Newton (81.1) (#5 offense) Eli Manning (95.5) (#7 offense) Matt Stafford (92.6) (#10 offense) Drew Brees (105.9) (#1 offense) The quarterbacks throwing...
by Sueven
October 4, 2011, 9:31 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Anwar al-Awlaki killed in Yemen (again!)
Replies: 19
Views: 2657

Re: Anwar al-Awlaki killed in Yemen (again!)

The argument against the legality of this action (or, at least, the argument that this is different than a similar attack against a non-US citizen) is built on technicalities. Technically, he's a U.S. citizen, despite the fact that he doesn't live in the US, will never come back to the US, and has f...
by Sueven
September 30, 2011, 8:48 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Anwar al-Awlaki killed in Yemen (again!)
Replies: 19
Views: 2657

Re: Anwar al-Awlaki killed in Yemen (again!)

Sucks to be excited about death, but I'd be pretty happy if they really got him this time.
by Sueven
September 30, 2011, 8:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been a vegetarian for two days.
Replies: 1230
Views: 275517

Re: I've been a vegetarian for two days.

Nice try, Pyrella.
by Sueven
September 29, 2011, 11:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been a vegetarian for two days.
Replies: 1230
Views: 275517

Re: I've been a vegetarian for two days.

My favorite Spangism on this thread is when he's listing famous vegans, and he includes: the director of public affairs for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Wait, so a third-level manager at a mid-tier nonprofit that advocates veganism is a vegan!? Check out the PCRM's "four fo...
by Sueven
September 28, 2011, 9:01 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

Come on, the Patriots are pretty hateable. Got caught cheating, jackass coach, arrogant players, obnoxious fans. Isn't that enough?
by Sueven
September 27, 2011, 8:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where are they now: Icy Hot Stuntaz edition
Replies: 14
Views: 4493

Re: Where are they now: Icy Hot Stuntaz edition

Schools as public forums are open to religious and nonreligious groups on equal terms. Perhaps that's what you are referencing. This doesn't look like a public forum issue, it looks like a school-sponsored event. It's blatantly unconstitutional based on the whole of American jurisprudence. This is n...
by Sueven
September 26, 2011, 11:41 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

Wait, does this mean that Broncos fans are already sick of Tim Tebow?
by Sueven
September 26, 2011, 11:25 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Pac 16
Replies: 18
Views: 8939

Re: Pac 16

All the changes make me sad. I liked the conferences back before Miami and VTech and BC decamped for the ACC; I wish we could stay like that. Too late, though. My next wish would be for everybody to figure it out now and be done with it, so we could have solid conference affiliations going forward, ...
by Sueven
September 16, 2011, 12:39 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Jobs Act
Replies: 39
Views: 6716

Re: Jobs Act

Let's stop talking about Hitler. I'm still trying to figure out why a consumptive tax isn't the best way to go - it seems like it put everyone on equal footing. If you're thrifty with your money, you pay less taxes, if you buy more crap, you pay more. Because it's massively regressive. Poor people u...
by Sueven
September 9, 2011, 9:17 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

Gotta pick someone! My rationale was: "Phillip Rivers is pretty good."
by Sueven
September 8, 2011, 11:20 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2011
Replies: 506
Views: 191784

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2011

Sure. NFC Divisions: Packers Eagles Falcons Rams NFC Wild Cards: Saints Cowboys AFC Divisions: Steelers Patriots Chargers Houston AFC Wild Cards: Ravens Browns Wild Card: Eagles over Saints Cowboys over Rams Steelers over Browns Ravens over Patriots Divisional: Eagles over Falcons Packers over Cowbo...
by Sueven
August 23, 2011, 9:15 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Earthquake in D.C.
Replies: 19
Views: 3502

Re: Earthquake in D.C.

People were freaking the fuck out. You'd think we've never seen an earthquake before. Oh wait, we haven't.

ONE DVD CASE FELL OFF MY SHELF!!!
by Sueven
August 11, 2011, 9:15 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: New direction for the US Men's Soccer program?
Replies: 9
Views: 8637

Re: New direction for the US Men's Soccer program?

I was at the game yesterday. I know a bit about soccer but not a ton, so my observations are pretty amateur. Things I noticed were: Holy christ the US was terrible for the first 20 minutes. We were still getting outclassed for the rest of the first half and at points during the second, but the first...
by Sueven
August 9, 2011, 11:52 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: College is a Waste of Time
Replies: 55
Views: 10608

Re: College is a Waste of Time

I think Avestan is right about most of this. College CAN be far from a waste of time. It can be incredibly valuable. If you want it to be valuable, I think there are three things you have to do. One, you need to go to a good school. I'm not talking Harvard only-- most big state schools should be fin...
by Sueven
August 9, 2011, 10:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: exercise, food, getting older
Replies: 3
Views: 1618

exercise, food, getting older

I'm 27 years old. Aside: That means I started playing EQ with some of you when I was, like, 15. Maybe a little more than 5 years ago, when I was in college, I started thinking about exercise. I had never really exercised before. I have a fast metabolism, and I've always been at least somewhat active...
by Sueven
August 2, 2011, 9:08 pm
Forum: Zombies
Topic: Run For Your Lives!
Replies: 13
Views: 12996

Re: Run For Your Lives!

Ha! I'm planning on running in the zombie race. I've been running a few races recently and figured this would be a relaxed and sort of hilarious one. If anyone else plans to come to Bmore to run it, let me know! So I looked at that Warrior Dash website-- does it list the actual distance anywhere? Is...
by Sueven
July 29, 2011, 7:47 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Even AZ Isn't That Stupid
Replies: 47
Views: 20349

Re: Even AZ Isn't That Stupid

Asomugha to the Eagles! I'm excited but have no idea what the hell we plan to do with three high-level cornerbacks. I guess DRC just became the NFL's best nickel corner? With the two new corners plus the addition of Jason Babin, the Eagles have a chance to be much-improved this year. Cole + Babin is...
by Sueven
July 27, 2011, 9:20 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Even AZ Isn't That Stupid
Replies: 47
Views: 20349

Re: Even AZ Isn't That Stupid

Being an Eagles fan, I've actually WATCHED most of Kolb's games. He's not bad. To say that he's worth "at most" a 6th or 7th round pick is ridiculous. Nobody knows entirely what he is at this point, but he is definitely capable of being a starting QB without being a disaster. That in itsel...
by Sueven
July 13, 2011, 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Netflix
Replies: 124
Views: 38329

Re: Netflix

Interesting points regarding physical media.

Nevertheless, Netflix is still cheap as fuck, even after the price hike.
by Sueven
June 28, 2011, 9:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been a vegetarian for two days.
Replies: 1230
Views: 275517

Re: I've been a vegetarian for two days.

Probably due to the fact that they lack the modern technology and infrastructure that enables our absurdly long lifespans, among other cultural/lifestyle reasons. I bet their rates of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are pretty low. Really though, Sylvus (or whoever his muse PhD candidate is) is ...
by Sueven
May 19, 2011, 7:54 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Mediterranean Diet recipes
Replies: 12
Views: 4784

Re: Mediterranean Diet recipes

I signed up for a farm share this year, and since it's spring, I've got a ridiculous quantity of greens in my fridge at all times. My new standard dinner is one whole bunch of greens (kale, collards, beets, mustard, chard, dandelion, anything) sauteed or braised with garlic, onion, oil, and sometime...
by Sueven
May 19, 2011, 7:47 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Mediterranean Diet recipes
Replies: 12
Views: 4784

Re: Mediterranean Diet recipes

Just do it in a soup pot, it'll still work!

But seriously, I think my dutch oven is my favorite piece of kitchen equipment.
by Sueven
May 16, 2011, 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been a vegetarian for two days.
Replies: 1230
Views: 275517

Re: I've been a vegetarian for two days.

Sometimes I wonder if plants are sentient. How can we know?
by Sueven
May 16, 2011, 7:38 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!
Replies: 247
Views: 52328

Re: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!

Definitely picking up. I'm officially a fan.
by Sueven
May 11, 2011, 7:48 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!
Replies: 247
Views: 52328

Re: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!

I'm still not thrilled with the wild horsefolk storyline. The blonde lady's character development has been too rapid, obvious, and cliche. It's not really the actress's fault-- she's stuck with lines like "I am a kalisi of the dothraki" while staring straight ahead (all spellings my fault)...