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by Deward
May 9, 2008, 12:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Clinton touts White support
Replies: 47
Views: 2907

Re: Clinton touts White support

I have a couple opinions to add here. First off, Angry white poor men don't seem to vote much. I am not sure of the exact numbers but I don't think they are that great of a percentage of the overall vote. Obama is bringing a lot of peop-le out to vote that wouldn't normally vote. I am a strong indep...
by Deward
May 8, 2008, 4:30 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Cannabis
Replies: 42
Views: 3200

Re: Cannabis

Compared to many crops tobacco is a real bitch to grow. The weather has to be good. After you cut it (BY HAND) you have to keep it from getting wet or it ruins it. You then have to hang it up in a barn to let it dry. Only a little though or it gets too dry. After that you have to bundle it together ...
by Deward
May 7, 2008, 1:02 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Cannabis
Replies: 42
Views: 3200

Re: Cannabis

I will always support more studies but the government (FDA) has blocked nearly all requests by researchers to do any studies involving actual cannabis.
by Deward
May 7, 2008, 1:01 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Cannabis
Replies: 42
Views: 3200

Re: Cannabis

I'll have to agree that there is really very little evidence to show that smoking cannabis causes any sort of mental illness. It might trigger the illness in some cases but those same people probably drink water. Does that mean water causes psychosis in some people? This argument has been used for y...
by Deward
April 28, 2008, 3:41 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL DRAFT
Replies: 38
Views: 6710

Re: NFL DRAFT

Green Bay had another crappy draft year. I agree that they needed a backup QB since Rogers will likely get hurt in the first game but they had so many other needs so they go and pick up TWO of them. On top of that they take an unknown WR in 2nd round. They had serious OL problems most fo the year an...
by Deward
April 18, 2008, 6:33 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Lieberman at the GOP Convention?
Replies: 14
Views: 1025

Re: Lieberman at the GOP Convention?

Lieberman wanted more than just labels on video games, he wanted to ban a lot of them at one point. The guy is a piece of shit. How he keeps getting elected baffles me. He must be getting some serious cash under the table. I would vote for Hillary before I would vote for Lieberman and thinking about...
by Deward
April 17, 2008, 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's your opinion on accelerated degree programs
Replies: 28
Views: 3679

Re: What's your opinion on accelerated degree programs

I got my Master's at UoP and I can say that it took a lot of freaking work. I didn't have to write a thesis but it wasn't a one-day-per-week thing. I was on every single night for discussion. If you missed more than 7 days in a row without logging in then you failed the class. On average I had to wr...
by Deward
March 6, 2008, 6:51 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Can't Stand it Anymore - Brett Favre
Replies: 92
Views: 29342

Re: Can't Stand it Anymore - Brett Favre

I still believe that Favre was forced out. The packers got kind of lucky last year. Their schedule wasn't that hard and Favre really carried the offense a lot till the running game got going. The packers management has really done nothing to show that they wanted to win now. Their drafts have been p...
by Deward
March 6, 2008, 6:38 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Florida, Michigan seek exit from Democratic penalty box
Replies: 11
Views: 495

Re: Florida, Michigan seek exit from Democratic penalty box

This issue is coming up now because Obama has a good chance of getting the nomination. The question is whether the Republicans or Hillary wants the delegates to count more. Obviously Hillary wants them because she is losing. The republicans want Hillary to win too because McCain could probably beat ...
by Deward
March 6, 2008, 6:32 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Gary Gygax- RIP
Replies: 62
Views: 4787

Re: Gary Gygax- RIP

It was a shame what TSR did to Gary Gygax. I met him a few times and he was definitely the gamer type. Pretty cool though. I like car wars a lot but can never find anyone to play it. Most of the young kids nowadays never heard of it. At one point I ran a roleplaying campaign based on its rules using...
by Deward
February 11, 2008, 2:35 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Vista: Is there a way to tell the OS a program is "Trusted"?
Replies: 18
Views: 1675

Re: Vista: Is there a way to tell the OS a program is "Trusted"?

Right-click the icon and go into proprties. There is an option to run the program as an administrator. I think that gets rid of the message on a individual basis. I agree that it is annoying as hell. Another annoying thing is when the messages pop trying to do file level actions. Still working on ge...
by Deward
January 30, 2008, 4:03 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Pot Vending Machines
Replies: 28
Views: 1666

Re: Pot Vending Machines

I know of at least one hospital in my area that dispenses prescription meds through a vending machine. I haven't used it but it was right out in the emergency room lobby. I could see the value of it just in savings from fewer employees.
by Deward
January 15, 2008, 2:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: NC Constitution
Replies: 14
Views: 783

Re: NC Constitution

Problem is that if you let the politicians rewrite the constitution then it will end up even more fucked up than it is now.
by Deward
January 9, 2008, 1:12 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Joe Gibbs to Resign
Replies: 8
Views: 1583

Re: Joe Gibbs to Resign

I don't see Pete Carroll ever leaving USC. He has it too good there. I for one would much rather coach at teh college level than the pro level. Lot less stress and a lot more control.
by Deward
January 8, 2008, 2:14 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Drobo
Replies: 3
Views: 621

Re: Drobo

I suppose I should have searched but I didn't realize it had been around that long. I was a bit worried about the USB2 speed. I just got a usb dvd-rom drive and installing games off it is damn slow. I'll watch for a faster connection option and buy it then. I still like the concept.
by Deward
January 4, 2008, 2:36 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Drobo
Replies: 3
Views: 621

Drobo

Anyone got one of these or seen one? I've been looking at them and they look pretty cool. Ebay has them as low as $425. My only wish is that they were wireless capable but seem cool regardless.
by Deward
January 2, 2008, 1:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Big prisoner release plan
Replies: 4
Views: 602

Re: Big prisoner release plan

Great idea. If the crime you commit isn't violent in nature then you should not be in prison anyway. I believe teh felony DUI though falls under the violent category though. Things like shoplifting or bad check writing should not though. The simple pot possession types should free a lot of room.
by Deward
December 26, 2007, 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Church and You
Replies: 74
Views: 8177

Re: Church and You

This sounds like a deal breaker to me. If she is trying to do this now then I can guarantee it will only get worse. Either outright refuse now or you'll be attending every fucking church christmas show for life. Women want to feel like they are doing something spiritual. For some reason organized re...
by Deward
November 15, 2007, 1:38 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Looking for a GPS map device
Replies: 9
Views: 1329

Re: Looking for a GPS map device

I got it at $149. Maybe they only allowed a certain number of orders.
by Deward
November 15, 2007, 12:34 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Looking for a GPS map device
Replies: 9
Views: 1329

Re: Looking for a GPS map device

Thanks, looks exactly like what I want and on sale to boot. Thanks again.
by Deward
November 15, 2007, 12:08 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Looking for a GPS map device
Replies: 9
Views: 1329

Looking for a GPS map device

My wife does a lot of driving for her job as a home care nurse. I want to pick up a handheld map gps device but there are a lot of them out there. Can anyone recommend one in the $150-250 dollar range? I would prefer one that didn't require some kind of service contract and that can be moved from ve...
by Deward
November 13, 2007, 11:47 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Supreme Court could take on 2nd Amendment case
Replies: 15
Views: 1141

Re: Supreme Court could take on 2nd Amendment case

Modern arms are great against conventional forces but pretty worthless against non-conventional forces like guerrillas or terrorists. A well armed, well-led militia could do a lot of damage especially if the commoners were on their side.
by Deward
November 9, 2007, 11:57 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Florida employer: no smoking, not even on your own time
Replies: 44
Views: 2191

Re: Florida employer: no smoking, not even on your own time

I am all for rights and freedoms but I think the company is fully within their rights here. Healthcare costs are huge for companies and smokers drive those costs up for everybody. Smokers are also more likely to miss work and use sick days for smoking related problems. This policy makes good busines...
by Deward
October 23, 2007, 9:16 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: AFC Fantasy Standings
Replies: 1
Views: 828

AFC Fantasy Standings

Here are the standings after seven weeks. 1. shop s-mart 6-1-0 .857 1040.24 W-4 2. Dillon Panthers 5-2-0 .714 1017.36 W-3 3. Dorfs Rule 5-2-0 .714 906.76 W-1 4. BaerTank 4-3-0 .571 935.37 L-1 5. Hypnotics 4-3-0 .571 791.98 L-1 6. St. Louis Hitmen 3-4-0 .429 805.21 L-2 7. Cabilis Lizards 3-4-0 .429 7...
by Deward
October 22, 2007, 11:50 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Congressman implies Bush is amused by soldier deaths
Replies: 22
Views: 1017

Re: Congressman implies Bush is amused by soldier deaths

I am pretty sure SCHIP would have only raised the maximum income to $60,000 or maybe $80,000 in a family with 4 kids. That is a healthy income in the midwest but it doesn't mean squat in the big cities.
by Deward
October 22, 2007, 11:39 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Verizon data disclosures
Replies: 1
Views: 334

Re: Verizon Letter Describes Breadth and Depth of Information So

I personally wouldn't do business with a compnay that so easily gives up its customer information to the government. Especially without verifying that there is just cause.
by Deward
October 18, 2007, 11:06 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Turkey, the US, Armenian Genocide/Massacre, et al
Replies: 44
Views: 1748

Re: Turkey, the US, Armenian Genocide/Massacre, et al

I heard this discussed on talk radio a couple of days ago. The reason this is happening is because Turkey is one of two countries (the other being Azerbaijan(?)) that the US could potentially attack Iran from. Turkey is also one of the main conduits for supplies into Iraq. The democrats can't stop t...
by Deward
October 18, 2007, 10:57 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Abuse of science credentials by an old racist?
Replies: 27
Views: 1178

Re: Abuse of science credentials by an old racist?

I would say intelligence is only about 20% based on genetics. I have known some pretty stupid people but it was caused by a poor education system more so than genetics. Parents and social upbringing also play a huge role. If you grow up in the projects or ghetto then you are less likely to get an ed...
by Deward
October 4, 2007, 9:55 am
Forum: Halloween
Topic: The end of us all.
Replies: 49
Views: 18008

Re: The end of us all.

I don't think any of those things above will destroy human civilization. Humans are a lot like roaches and while many events will destroy most of us. We are creative and strong enough to survive in some way. I personally think that our civilization will destroy itself because of a myriad of factors....
by Deward
October 4, 2007, 9:41 am
Forum: Halloween
Topic: Cannabalisim to survive?
Replies: 40
Views: 17170

Re: Cannabalisim to survive?

If it was teh difference between life and death then I would have no problem. If my kid was starving then I would feed it to them. It would definitely be a last resort sort of thing though. If you ever do have to eat human then don't eat anything but muscle. The liver is loaded with toxins and will ...
by Deward
October 4, 2007, 9:33 am
Forum: Halloween
Topic: What horror movie scared you the most?
Replies: 43
Views: 14844

Re: What horror movie scared you the most?

I remember seeing The original Amityville Horror at the drive-in. We were there to see a different movie but my brother and I were walking around to the other screens. We got to that movie just as the window crashed down on the kids fingers. Not sure why but Serpent and the Rainbow scared the shit o...
by Deward
September 28, 2007, 9:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Field Guide to Office Workers
Replies: 5
Views: 692

Re: Field Guide to Office Workers

They forgot the office gossiper(?). EVERY office has some cunt or asshole that spreads rumors just to try to start shit.

Also forgot the the Brown-noser.
by Deward
September 21, 2007, 10:29 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL Thread
Replies: 144
Views: 19609

Re: NFL Thread

I am pretty old school. I want announcers that will announce the game and do good replays, not talk about some players mother's chili recipe for 15 minutes while action is occurring. I get really annoyed when they are talking garbage while plays are running. I so prefer to listen to radio announcers...
by Deward
September 21, 2007, 10:18 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: I for one welcome our rich new arab overlords...... NOT!
Replies: 6
Views: 807

Re: I for one welcome our rich new arab overlords...... NOT!

This is much ado about nothing. If it were Saudi Arabia or Iran making the deals then I would worry but Qatar and Dubai are pretty much corporate entities that are very westernized. THey aren't the far right wing terrorists like Iran and Syria. The leaders of those companies have pretty much set the...
by Deward
September 20, 2007, 9:28 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Sorry O.J.
Replies: 10
Views: 909

Re: Sorry O.J.

They threw 11 charges at him, 10 felonies. He'll probably plea bargain it down to a year in jail at the most. THis case will probably never go to a jury because it would be almost impossible to find a jury that isn't biased. This also looks like a complete setup job and if a jury (assuming one can b...
by Deward
September 19, 2007, 3:39 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Tools of the trade for Hacking
Replies: 4
Views: 818

Re: Tools of the trade for Hacking

Most hackers ouldn't bother with any other passwords if they have the admin password. Install a rootkit with keylogger and telnet and just wait for them to log in. Sign in later and pick it up. If the guy has a 14 digit password then it is going to be pretty hard to crack that bitch with brute force...
by Deward
September 19, 2007, 3:34 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Removing keyloggers
Replies: 6
Views: 1248

Re: Removing keyloggers

S&D and AAW won't tell you if you got a rootkit installed. Most of the AV softwae won't detect it either. The only way to really find and remove that crap is a full format or to use a "false" OS program to boot into your machine and look for out of place things that way. I have had the...
by Deward
September 19, 2007, 3:29 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL Thread
Replies: 144
Views: 19609

Re: NFL Thread

I can't stand kornheiser either. I get the impression that he really doesn't know shit about football and whenever someone disagrees with him he rolls his eyes and takes on a better than thou attitude. Is he supposed to be funny as well? I just don't get him at all.
by Deward
September 19, 2007, 9:34 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Proof of insurance required to get a job?... Oh Hillary...
Replies: 22
Views: 1019

Re: Proof of insurance required to get a job?... Oh Hillary...

I really don't like Hillary but her only real competition at this point is Obama. There is no Republican that has the level of support that she does. As for this Health care plan, it sucks. I really reminds me of all the mandated car insurance plans. They mandated car insurance, which isn't a bad th...
by Deward
September 19, 2007, 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A priest, a pedophile and Michael Jackson walk into a bar...
Replies: 34
Views: 3497

Re: A priest, a pedophile and Michael Jackson walk into a bar...

Keeping the photos is what got him then. As soon as he turned 18 years old he was in possession of child porn. The justice system is totally fucked in this country and they will do everything they can to get you whether you deserve it or not. When it comes to child porn it is better to err on the EX...
by Deward
September 18, 2007, 9:42 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL Thread
Replies: 144
Views: 19609

Re: NFL Thread

Norv and Wade will never be anything but good assistant coaches. The years they had as head coaches were pretty much disasters. I don't know a lot about Norv but Wade has the personality of a Sea Sponge. He was a good assistant coach when he didn't have to do as pepping players up and such and could...
by Deward
September 18, 2007, 9:38 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Sept 13: An unlucky day for cheaters
Replies: 21
Views: 4183

Re: Sept 13: An unlucky day for cheaters

The signs really aren't that intricate. They have to be out on the field pretty quick. My team has one sign for the defensive formation and then additional signs for the blitz packages. I have to be able to get my defense in fast as soon as I figure out what I think the offense is going to do. The s...
by Deward
September 18, 2007, 9:31 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Fatass forced to buy second ticket
Replies: 45
Views: 3174

Re: Fatass forced to buy second ticket

Kriista don't be a dumbass. Unless you are the olsen twins, two people will never fit in a single seat. Sitting on laps is illegal in cars (in some states). Why would they allow you to do it on an airplane? They do allow kids and infants to share a seat with their parents. I have a almost-three year...
by Deward
September 18, 2007, 9:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Esurance
Replies: 25
Views: 2826

Re: Esurance

I have a hard time buying somethign as important as insurance from a company that uses cartoons for its advertising. Admittedly the gecko isn't much better but I just couldn't buy cartoon insurance. If the advertising is fake then what is the insurance like. Just for reference, my wife and I pay und...
by Deward
September 17, 2007, 10:52 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Sept 13: An unlucky day for cheaters
Replies: 21
Views: 4183

Re: Sept 13: An unlucky day for cheaters

This explains a lot as to how Belichik was able to win with sub-par players on defense for so many years. He really never had that many superstars on the team period. As a football coach myself, I can say that knowing what the other team is doing is a HUGE advantage. If you know they are going to bl...
by Deward
September 13, 2007, 9:40 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: NY fashion runways lack black and Asian models
Replies: 14
Views: 858

Re: NY fashion runways lack black and Asian models

Maybe there just aren't enough anorexic black chicks (or asian) to walk the aisles?

I can't remember what commercial I saw a couple days ago but it was a well known designer and the girls she had on there looked like the walking dead.
by Deward
September 7, 2007, 1:15 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Annual NFL Predictions 2007/08
Replies: 18
Views: 2810

Re: Annual NFL Predictions 2007/08

AFC East Patriots AFC West Chargers AFC South Colts AFC North Ravens NFC East Cowboys (Eagles if McNabb stays healthy) NFC West Seahawks NFC South Falcons (hardest division to choose here) NFC North Bears AFC Wildcards Broncos and Bengals NFC Wildcards Saints and Cardinals AFC Championship Colts vs ...
by Deward
September 7, 2007, 1:08 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFC Starting Rosters
Replies: 12
Views: 2340

Re: NFC Starting Rosters

I think it will be pretty surprising if Portis gets more than 10 carries as well. He hasn't played all preseason and barely started practicing this week. With Betts breathing down his neck, he won't see the field much. Jerkoff fucked me last year.
by Deward
September 4, 2007, 12:33 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: VeeshanVault AFC Draft Results
Replies: 19
Views: 3467

Re: VeeshanVault AFC Draft Results

Manning and Johnson are nice picks although I really would have looked for a RB at the 4th pick. Johnson or Addai would have been available. You are going to be kicking yourself for taking James in round 2. I really just don't like his situation. We will see but he is an aging back with a shaky line...
by Deward
September 4, 2007, 10:25 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Darren McFadden is not the only Razorback 'back...
Replies: 1
Views: 851

Re: Darren McFadden is not the only Razorback 'back...

I'll wait till they play against other adults. Troy isn't a team in my opinion. They are a bunch of warm bodies that get paid to get beat up on other people's fields.