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- October 1, 2016, 1:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: great new fantasy book - mix of LoTR & GoT
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3511
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.
- March 5, 2014, 2:45 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I got my first Comcast DL warning
- Replies: 104
- Views: 44052
Re: I got my first Comcast DL warning
Thank you- will catch up this weekend.Boogahz wrote:Mak wrote:I'm intrigued. Can you elaborate on this?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)
See here: http://www.veeshanvault.org/forums/view ... 25&t=26306
- March 2, 2014, 5:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I got my first Comcast DL warning
- Replies: 104
- Views: 44052
Re: I got my first Comcast DL warning
I'm intrigued. Can you elaborate on this?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)
- March 31, 2013, 2:09 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: IPhone 5, Galaxy SIII or Other?
- Replies: 159
- Views: 61399
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...
- 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...
- July 25, 2011, 11:36 pm
- Forum: Computers/Technology
- Topic: Reformatting question
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1197
Re: Reformatting question
Thank you!
- 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?
- 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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.)
- 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.
- 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!
Looks as if you need a marketing budget!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.
- July 24, 2010, 2:41 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: The oil spill
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8686
Re: The oil spill
That really makes me sad.Spang wrote:This photograph was taken in 2008:
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- June 22, 2010, 3:20 am
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: It is that time of year again...FANTASY FOOTBALL!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 22797
- 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.
- 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.)
- 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...
- 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.
- 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.
I liked Phil- I'll miss him on the show.
- 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!
- 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.
I did not like Rachel McAdams at all. I wasn't thrilled with the mystery itself- seemed a little anachronistic.
7/10 from me.
- 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 ...
- February 13, 2009, 1:51 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Facebook
- Replies: 60
- Views: 11622
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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- November 10, 2008, 2:53 pm
- Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
- Topic: Role Models
- Replies: 3
- Views: 671
Re: Role Models
Yeah, that's what they all say.Sylvus wrote:I had to reassure her that my nerdery ends at video games, books and movies.
- November 6, 2008, 11:47 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
- Replies: 1919
- Views: 193558
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, ...
- November 5, 2008, 4:14 am
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
- Replies: 1919
- Views: 193558
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.
As a proud American, even though I did not vote for him, I will offer my support to him and wish him the best.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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!
- September 22, 2008, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
- Replies: 117
- Views: 9085
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...
- September 22, 2008, 4:35 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
- Replies: 117
- Views: 9085
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...
- September 22, 2008, 3:59 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
- Replies: 117
- Views: 9085
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...
- September 22, 2008, 3:02 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
- Replies: 117
- Views: 9085
Re: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
Which should be interpreted as, "No, he's not wrong."miir wrote:He's definately entitled to his opinion.Mak wrote:Is he wrong?
- September 22, 2008, 3:00 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
- Replies: 1919
- Views: 193558
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...
- September 22, 2008, 2:44 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
- Replies: 117
- Views: 9085
Re: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
Is he wrong?miir wrote:That's fucking hillarious...
You do realise that op-ed on Bloomberg was written by McCain's senior economic adviser...
- September 22, 2008, 2:29 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
- Replies: 1919
- Views: 193558
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...
- September 22, 2008, 1:14 pm
- Forum: Current Events
- Topic: Nationalizing American corporations is...?
- Replies: 117
- Views: 9085
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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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-...
- September 9, 2008, 9:06 pm
- Forum: Sports
- Topic: FANTASY FOOTBALL!!!
- Replies: 150
- Views: 24778
Re: FANTASY FOOTBALL!!!
My last minute AFL entry team ended up being pretty good. I approve.