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by Mak
October 1, 2016, 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: great new fantasy book - mix of LoTR & GoT
Replies: 5
Views: 3513

Re: great new fantasy book - mix of LoTR & GoT

At more than 36 bucks for a paperback, I'll have to just take your word for it.
by Mak
March 5, 2014, 2:45 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got my first Comcast DL warning
Replies: 104
Views: 44056

Re: I got my first Comcast DL warning

Boogahz wrote:
Mak wrote:
Winnow wrote:A nice alternative is the Chinese free Terabyte cloud servers. I have 62 TB of free space (anyone can get at least 36 TB)
I'm intrigued. Can you elaborate on this?

See here: http://www.veeshanvault.org/forums/view ... 25&t=26306
Thank you- will catch up this weekend.
by Mak
March 2, 2014, 5:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got my first Comcast DL warning
Replies: 104
Views: 44056

Re: I got my first Comcast DL warning

Winnow wrote:A nice alternative is the Chinese free Terabyte cloud servers. I have 62 TB of free space (anyone can get at least 36 TB)
I'm intrigued. Can you elaborate on this?
by Mak
March 31, 2013, 2:09 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: IPhone 5, Galaxy SIII or Other?
Replies: 159
Views: 61407

Re: IPhone 5, Galaxy SIII or Other?

If I already had an S3 I'd not consider an S4, but since my almost 2 year old Droid Charge is ready for an upgrade, I'll go for the S4. I am still considering the Note 2 and the HTC One, but something would have to crop up with the S4 to honestly get me to move them up higher on the list. The Note 2...
by Mak
July 26, 2011, 5:36 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Reformatting question
Replies: 4
Views: 1197

Re: Reformatting question

I have a mix of programs and data on the D: drive, but I'm prepared to lose the programs. Most of them probably need to go anyway, as I've been collecting a lot of crap on it over the years. I'm sure there will be one or two I will lose and not be able to re-install for various reasons, but I figure...
by Mak
July 25, 2011, 11:36 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Reformatting question
Replies: 4
Views: 1197

Re: Reformatting question

Thank you!
by Mak
July 25, 2011, 10:22 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Reformatting question
Replies: 4
Views: 1197

Reformatting question

I want to wipe my primary drive on one of my desktop PCs and re-install the operating system. That drive is partitioned as C: and D:. Can I just reformat the C: partition, re-install Windows, but leave the D: partition intact? Or do I need to wipe the whole thing and start from scratch?
by Mak
July 16, 2011, 7:35 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Franklin & Bash
Replies: 3
Views: 1482

Re: Franklin & Bash

Yeah, I've been watching this as well and enjoying it. Check out "Suits" also.
by Mak
July 12, 2011, 11:15 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Copyright Alert System
Replies: 72
Views: 24211

Re: Copyright Alert System

Nice that Cox isn't on that list yet. I do download a torrent once in awhile. Typically that's something other than TV shows or movies though. I'm ok with the movie industry pursuing current release movies. Anyone with sense, uses newsgroups (usenet) for that sort of thing (or any other piracy type...
by Mak
June 22, 2011, 7:58 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!

F all the people who got advanced copy of Dance with Dragons today. Last 2 episodes of the season were amazing, especially for the reaction of the non-readers (with this being the best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owf6D2vfZqM). As far as the audio books go, the narrator is supposed to be really ...
by Mak
June 8, 2011, 4:15 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: New phone
Replies: 6
Views: 1472

Re: New phone

I just picked up the Samsung Charge about a week ago and I absolutely LOVE that Super AMOLED+ screen. Galaxy SII has a dual core 1.2GHz processor and a gig of RAM. What's not to like? (I don't even mind the TouchWiz, but I will probably flash the voodoo kernal at some point.)
by Mak
November 25, 2010, 1:21 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: It is that time of year again...FANTASY FOOTBALL!
Replies: 55
Views: 22797

Re: It is that time of year again...FANTASY FOOTBALL!

I keep getting my ass handed to me, but I'm still trying! Thanks for the fun, gents.
by Mak
August 3, 2010, 3:56 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: It is that time of year again...FANTASY FOOTBALL!
Replies: 55
Views: 22797

Re: It is that time of year again...FANTASY FOOTBALL!

Bubba Grizz wrote:We need either 1 more team to make it even or 3 more teams to make it a full league.

*EDIT* Draft is in 32 days. We need 1 or 3 more teams. Last year we had two leagues or 20 teams and now we only have 8.
Looks as if you need a marketing budget!
by Mak
July 24, 2010, 2:41 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The oil spill
Replies: 39
Views: 8686

Re: The oil spill

Spang wrote:This photograph was taken in 2008:

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That really makes me sad.
by Mak
July 17, 2010, 8:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Whale Wars- the ramming
Replies: 63
Views: 11432

Whale Wars- the ramming

Has anyone watched the episode of Whale Wars in which a Japanese whaling vessel rams a Sea Shepherds speed boat? I watched the video of the event on the episode, and it certainly looks to be a deliberate ramming. The Japanese have denied that they did it on purpose, and have even apparently claimed ...
by Mak
July 17, 2010, 12:23 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Battle on the border?
Replies: 11
Views: 2027

Re: Battle on the border?

I missed the evening news tonight but have heard nothing at all through the day that would corroborate this.
by Mak
July 13, 2010, 12:24 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Predators
Replies: 5
Views: 1242

Re: Predators

I really liked the ride, but the destination was lacking for me.
by Mak
July 3, 2010, 4:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Child Abuse or Passionate Coach?
Replies: 8
Views: 2512

Re: Child Abuse or Passionate Coach?

Set up a video camera on a tripod- make it obvious. Record the whole game in such a way to cover the problems areas. Any inappropriate behavior can be recorded and turned in to the police and/or local news media. Your local news stations eat that shit up. Your police and DA's tend to get more intere...
by Mak
June 22, 2010, 3:05 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: I can't be the only one...
Replies: 9
Views: 1588

Re: I can't be the only one...

I thought this movie was ridiculously retarded. I never really dissect a movie, but it was so over the top even I couldn't suspend that much disbelief. Do NOT pay full price for this movie.
by Mak
June 11, 2010, 8:06 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: What do you do when a "nobody" wins your party's primary?
Replies: 7
Views: 1608

Re: What do you do when a "nobody" wins your party's primary?

Yeah, I saw this yesterday. Wouldn't want to disenfranchise anyone, though, so I guess they're stuck with him. (Unless he gets offered a job elsewhere first.)
by Mak
May 8, 2010, 8:19 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: AZ's new anti-immigration law is racist & unconstitutional.
Replies: 131
Views: 29094

Re: AZ's new anti-immigration law is racist & unconstitutional.

As a resident of Tucson, I understand both sides of the issue. I have issues with enacting the law, and I have issues with the status quo of looking the other way. I think it's fair to say, based on years of half-hearted debate and the continuing lack of substantive change, that something was needed...
by Mak
March 14, 2010, 1:28 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: is giganews worth having anymore?
Replies: 16
Views: 5441

Re: is giganews worth having anymore?

I've been using powerusenet.com and been happy. It's a sister company to giganews- cheaper with a little less retention. I think they're up to 400 days or so. Might be worth looking at.
by Mak
February 12, 2010, 11:34 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Cap't Phil dead
Replies: 3
Views: 775

Re: Cap't Phil dead

I remember one stretch last season he was cranking down dozens of Monsters or something- it was crazy.

I liked Phil- I'll miss him on the show.
by Mak
February 4, 2010, 1:57 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Myths of the American Revolution
Replies: 2
Views: 753

Re: Myths of the American Revolution

Excellent- thanks for posting!
by Mak
December 31, 2009, 5:04 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Holmes
Replies: 16
Views: 2597

Re: Holmes

I liked RDJ, I liked Jude Law. I liked the grittier setting.

I did not like Rachel McAdams at all. I wasn't thrilled with the mystery itself- seemed a little anachronistic.

7/10 from me.
by Mak
November 11, 2009, 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's November 11, 2009
Replies: 8
Views: 1525

Re: It's November 11, 2009

Forgive the length, but I thought this was an excellent summary of the American man-at-arms. It is General Douglas MacArthur's West Point speech in May of 1962. General Westmoreland, General Groves, distinguished guests, and gentlemen of the Corps. As I was leaving the hotel this morning, a doorman ...
by Mak
February 13, 2009, 1:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Facebook
Replies: 60
Views: 11623

Re: Facebook

I wouldn't worry too much about it, unless it was a bad break up and you think there might be issues still. Being on on a friend list creates no obligations on your part.
by Mak
February 2, 2009, 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Did your Comcast get hacked?
Replies: 7
Views: 1532

Did your Comcast get hacked?

Did anyone else get the porn film hacked into the Superbowl right after that last AZ touchdown? We got it for about 20-25 seconds here in Tucson...
by Mak
December 10, 2008, 2:16 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Legend of the Seeker
Replies: 8
Views: 1288

Re: Legend of the Seeker

My wife and I have been watching it. We enjoy it, but I don't think it's been all that faithful. Yes, you have Richard, Kahlen, and Zed traveling around trying to defeat Darken Rahl, but each week they get sidetracked by some distraction. The distraction usually doesn't have anything to do with the ...
by Mak
November 21, 2008, 12:21 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Twilight...
Replies: 38
Views: 5006

Twilight...

..is apparently an awesome movie. My pseudo-daughter, a huge fan of the books, went to the midnight show early this morning fully expecting to hate it. All she could talk about this morning on the way to school was how great it was and what a great job they did staying true to the book. So, my .02 w...
by Mak
November 21, 2008, 2:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Free Dr. Pepper
Replies: 2
Views: 632

Free Dr. Pepper

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081121/ap_en_mu/guns_n_roses_dr_pepper LOS ANGELES – Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the release of Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" is a reality. The soft-drink maker said in March that it would give a free soda to everyone in A...
by Mak
November 10, 2008, 2:53 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Role Models
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Re: Role Models

Sylvus wrote:I had to reassure her that my nerdery ends at video games, books and movies.
Yeah, that's what they all say.
by Mak
November 6, 2008, 11:47 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193566

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

Left or right, it is essential that we all come together and support this president to the extent that we can. Let's forget about the Palin controversies, what McCain did wrong or right, or whatever. We have things to do in this country, so let's worry about that. McCain/Palin did nothing criminal, ...
by Mak
November 5, 2008, 4:14 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193566

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

Congratulations to all of the Obama supporters here- well done!

As a proud American, even though I did not vote for him, I will offer my support to him and wish him the best.
by Mak
November 3, 2008, 8:18 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Who Would Be a Better President?
Replies: 20
Views: 2106

Re: Who Would Be a Better President?

At least McCain voted something other than "present" most of the time.
by Mak
October 27, 2008, 12:26 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Underrated and overrated actors + your favourite actors
Replies: 69
Views: 10758

Re: Underrated and overrated actors + your favourite actors

Reviving this old thread to say that I think Zooey Deshanel is completely overrated. She has the same deadpan delivery in every movie. She's always playing the same "quirky" roles. There is nothing remotely talented about her beyond her ability to open her eyes real wide, wear kooky cloth...
by Mak
October 16, 2008, 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's a girl!
Replies: 21
Views: 3407

Re: It's a girl!

Two girls- oof! Good luck- and congratulations!
by Mak
September 22, 2008, 5:23 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
Replies: 117
Views: 9087

Re: Nationalizing American corporations is...?

I'm sorry you can't comprehend my post. but thats okay, I'm not interested in changing your thoughts and the post wasn't made for you, tbh. I just wanted to plant a metaphorical "beware of moron" sign in the ground outside your house for everyone else to see who can actually manage to rea...
by Mak
September 22, 2008, 4:35 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
Replies: 117
Views: 9087

Re: Nationalizing American corporations is...?

you said yourself that they should not have been granted the loan, yet you blame them for applying for it. its okay for lenders to be blatantly fiscally irresponsible, but not regular/average/flawed homebuying individuals? you're just a moron I have no clue what the hell you were trying to say ther...
by Mak
September 22, 2008, 3:59 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
Replies: 117
Views: 9087

Re: Nationalizing American corporations is...?

My co worker just had her house repossessed last week. She held on pretty well after her husband died. She made it almost 2 years on just her pay. Unfortunately, the price of gas was the final nail in the coffin for her and her special needs son. She has to be out by the end of the month. She is 55...
by Mak
September 22, 2008, 3:02 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
Replies: 117
Views: 9087

Re: Nationalizing American corporations is...?

miir wrote:
Mak wrote:Is he wrong?
He's definately entitled to his opinion.
Which should be interpreted as, "No, he's not wrong."
by Mak
September 22, 2008, 3:00 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193566

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

For whatever reason, the list that shows Obama being #2 recipient didn't include contributions from these guys: http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/09/10/us/politics/10fannie.graphic.jpg Which would place McCain higher on that list than Obama. Interesting. It does not, however, negate prior co...
by Mak
September 22, 2008, 2:44 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
Replies: 117
Views: 9087

Re: Nationalizing American corporations is...?

miir wrote:That's fucking hillarious...

You do realise that op-ed on Bloomberg was written by McCain's senior economic adviser...
:lol: :lol:
Is he wrong?
by Mak
September 22, 2008, 2:29 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193566

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

I will say this: Barack Obama has really dropped in my esteem in the last month or so. I will admit I was not likely to vote for him at any point, but I respected him and believed that if he did indeed become President he was a far better choice than most. I believed him to be of a new generation of...
by Mak
September 22, 2008, 1:14 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
Replies: 117
Views: 9087

Re: Nationalizing American corporations is...?

Decent article, Traz, but according to this Bloomberg article , all of this could have been averted in 2005 except Democrats, including Obama, voted against regulation that would have kept this in check. Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The financial crisis of the past year has provided a number of surprisin...
by Mak
September 18, 2008, 9:11 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: I've got a bridge to sell you up in Alaska!
Replies: 91
Views: 7282

Re: I've got a bridge to sell you up in Alaska!

You think way too highly of yourself, honestly it's sickening. And zaelath is a fucking moron for trying to defend you, no surprise there though. Let me take a moment to do something I'd never thought I'd do- defend Xyun. Of all the "lib" posters on this board, I take the time to read his...
by Mak
September 18, 2008, 8:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TurnItInBot
Replies: 5
Views: 1177

Re: TurnItInBot

What a coincidence. My wife and I were looking at turnitin.com just last night for possible use with her students. That it has a bot makes me happy.
by Mak
September 12, 2008, 1:27 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: If you don't vote you're a moron
Replies: 11
Views: 1257

Re: If you don't vote you're a moron

I was the only person in my household of 5 that voted in 2004. In the 2008 primaries I dragged all of them to our precinct caucus to register and vote. Once I got them in the door I told them to cut loose and have a good time, and they did. Surprisingly, even one of my recalcitrant, never-offering-...
by Mak
September 9, 2008, 9:06 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: FANTASY FOOTBALL!!!
Replies: 150
Views: 24779

Re: FANTASY FOOTBALL!!!

My last minute AFL entry team ended up being pretty good. I approve.