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by noel
January 8, 2010, 8:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VV Dying
Replies: 75
Views: 17644

Re: VV Dying

At no one in particular: fuk u hitler! On a serious note: Being married with a 10-month old baby will eat up a lot of your free time. I'm also working a lot harder lately (but getting compensated for it, so that's good). I check in here maybe once every 6 months, and hope all of you are well in your...
by noel
November 10, 2008, 4:24 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Recipe for key lime pie?
Replies: 33
Views: 6842

Re: Recipe for key lime pie?

Sour cream has its place, but I don't really understand what it brings to a Key Lime pie. Lagasse has forgotten more about cooking than I'll ever know, but in this case, I think his unique culinary background and desire to do something different is getting in the way of an otherwise good pie.
by noel
November 10, 2008, 3:32 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Recipe for key lime pie?
Replies: 33
Views: 6842

Re: Recipe for key lime pie?

You *can* use regular limes, but if at all possible get yourself some Key Limes (they're smaller and more acidic). I also recommend wearing gloves when squeezing the key limes due to the acidity. This is pretty much my favorite pie. It's incredibly easy to make (aside from perhaps the crust). Below ...
by noel
November 7, 2008, 12:50 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

Fantastic posts Sueven.
by noel
November 6, 2008, 1:03 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

He's done an awesome job of pissing people off on both sides of the aisle and forcing them to... work.
by noel
November 6, 2008, 12:47 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

People outside of California that don't follow our state politics probably don't know this, but Arnold has been an AWESOME governor.
by noel
November 6, 2008, 10:35 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

I was only leaning toward Obama until the point where McCain selected Palin as his running mate, and I had a chance to start researching her views. McCain quite old for a president-- I believe he would have been the oldest-- and there was no way in hell I would have wanted to see her take over in th...
by noel
November 5, 2008, 7:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

I expect a federal ban on concealed carry by all except law enforcement put forward to congress in the first year. That would never, ever fly. If it does quote this post and laugh at me. I totally agree with this and see gun control as another in the long line of conservative 'issues' (loosest sens...
by noel
November 5, 2008, 5:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Prop 8 California
Replies: 63
Views: 7677

Re: Prop 8 California

This is the same California electorate that voted for Obama in a landslide... so what's the problem? Ummm... It's two separate issues? But the same voters... I'll go with a guess here... Bear in mind that California has a large hispanic/Mexican population. Bear in mind that many of them are extreme...
by noel
November 5, 2008, 5:27 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Prop 8 California
Replies: 63
Views: 7677

Re: Prop 8 California

Ashur wrote:This is the same California electorate that voted for Obama in a landslide... so what's the problem?
Ummm...

It's two separate issues?
by noel
November 5, 2008, 4:03 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

I've never compared Bush to the anti-Christ. Like Obama, McCain, and every president that's come before him, Bush is just a man. I truly believe that in most cases he's done what he thought was right and best for our country. Circumstance, poor decisions, and bad information is what's hurt him most....
by noel
November 5, 2008, 3:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

the quote in question, in context I won't just ask for your vote as a candidate, I will ask for your service and your active citizenship when I'm president of the United States. This won't be a call issued in one speech or one program. I want this to be a central cause of my presidency. We will ask...
by noel
November 5, 2008, 3:26 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

Hey man...I am not the one who came up with that shit.....Obama himself said it. You told me to get real for stating that he wanted that....well it is on video and it came from the man himself. What more can I say? It was the das commandant in reference to his role within a national police force th...
by noel
November 5, 2008, 3:14 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

Captain America never said that. This might surprise you, but I'm pretty cognizant of the fact that in the grand scheme of things, Obama hasn't done anything yet. I'm very pleased to see an African-American elected president, but now he has to do the work. Jumping from national police force to Nazi-...
by noel
November 5, 2008, 2:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

You complain about the frothing liberals, but how do you expect anyone to have a serious discussion with you when you make comments like:
Kilmoll the Sexy wrote:...to whatever das commandant wants.

...Year 4 is when I believe he will look for funding for the national police force.
Seriously get real.
by noel
November 5, 2008, 1:33 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

Is there any good reason to have candidates be able to accept money from lobbyists?

I struggle to think of one. If these people want to give their money to politicians so badly, they should put it into a large pool that politicians can use to run their campaigns.
by noel
November 5, 2008, 3:06 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Prop 8 California
Replies: 63
Views: 7677

Re: Prop 8 California

This is what I've moved to tracking now that the presidency is secured, and it's disheartening. Why can't the Christians (primarily in this country) honor the separation of church and state? Why does it matter if someone else's idea of marriage differs from your own? Contrary to some people's belief...
by noel
November 5, 2008, 2:54 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

Winnow wrote:Lets hope he finishes out his service to America without incident.
This is my great fear for Obama, and frankly if it happens it will break my heart.
by noel
November 5, 2008, 2:00 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Obama WILL be the next president
Replies: 1919
Views: 193562

Re: Obama WILL be the next president

It's nice to have a reason to be proud to be an American again. This is truly an historic night, and I'm so proud to have been able to contribute to it. Here's hoping we'll no longer be the laughing stock of the world community; even with all the good we're doing in spite of what this horrific admin...
by noel
August 18, 2008, 4:02 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Midnyte leaves VV...again
Replies: 53
Views: 4025

Re: Midnyte leaves VV...again

I was skimming this thread when I read this: It's funny that you think this is something that deserves your attention. but I read it as: It's funny that you think this is something that deserves attention. and I assumed it was Funk responding to Mid's idiotic lead-in, but then I re-read it and reali...
by noel
August 18, 2008, 2:53 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Midnyte leaves VV...again
Replies: 53
Views: 4025

Re: Midnyte leaves VV...again

Yeah right... :roll:
by noel
August 17, 2008, 6:23 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Rook at us, we are Chinese!
Replies: 37
Views: 3559

Re: Rook at us, we are Chinese!

Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote:No man should ever say the phrase 'racially insensitive' and mean it.
One day when you become a man, maybe you'll understand what it takes to be one.
by noel
August 17, 2008, 1:56 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Rook at us, we are Chinese!
Replies: 37
Views: 3559

Re: Rook at us, we are Chinese!

I'm not surprised the title was lost on you. Not one bit. Those would not be my words....they would be the words of....bah....why bother. Normally quotes are put in... y'know... quotes. Regardless of whether they were your words or someone else's, you have no one but yourself to thank for anyone fa...
by noel
August 16, 2008, 1:48 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Rook at us, we are Chinese!
Replies: 37
Views: 3559

Re: Rook at us, we are Chinese!

It's cool to make a thread about people being racially insensitive, and add your own racially insensitive title. Mocking the way another nation speaks is MUCH MORE ACCEPTABLE than mocking the way they look.

No, I'm not surprised that little reality was lost on you.
by noel
August 14, 2008, 10:31 am
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Source of Diabetes in US Discovered
Replies: 38
Views: 7563

Re: Source of Diabetes in US Discovered

noel wrote:Talk about food for the lowest common denominator.
by noel
August 11, 2008, 7:36 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Source of Diabetes in US Discovered
Replies: 38
Views: 7563

Source of Diabetes in US Discovered

http://www.pauladeen.com/images/main_photo_february_12_08.jpg Paula Deen is the fucking devil. Talk about food for the lowest common denominator. I've used two of her recipes to date. The first was some kind of praline french toast, and yesterday a peach cobbler. In both cases the sweetness would b...
by noel
August 7, 2008, 12:15 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Can't Stand it Anymore - Brett Favre
Replies: 92
Views: 28937

Re: Can't Stand it Anymore - Brett Favre

Here are details as far as I know them. If Favre takes 50 percent of total snaps with the Jets in 2008, the fourth-rounder becomes a third-round pick. If he gets 70 percent of the snaps and the Jets make the playoffs, it becomes a second-round pick; and if he gets 80 percent of snaps and the Jets m...
by noel
August 5, 2008, 1:18 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The U.S.S. New York
Replies: 42
Views: 2999

Re: The U.S.S. New York

The funniest part about it was that I was trying to figure out what the fuck the Phoenix class was, but didn't care enough to hit wikipedia last night when I read it.
by noel
August 5, 2008, 10:56 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The U.S.S. New York
Replies: 42
Views: 2999

Re: The U.S.S. New York

You might note that I stay the fuck out of this forum 99% of the time.

I wouldn't even have posted had I not spent time on the New Orleans.

That's a lot of effort to make a dig at Winnow though. :P
by noel
August 5, 2008, 3:23 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The U.S.S. New York
Replies: 42
Views: 2999

Re: The U.S.S. New York

The San Antonio class is basically one step up from the Phoenix class. The San Antonio is pretty boring in design and is more of a defenisve class that just gets the job done and stays in service for extended periods. The Phoenix class are a lot flashier and basically have zero defensive mechanisms...
by noel
August 5, 2008, 3:17 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: LA Eartquake
Replies: 11
Views: 1432

Re: LA Eartquake

Just saw this, so... Thanks! All was well. I was actually working in my home office which is on the second floor or our home when it happened. I too was listening to Rome. I started it out just sitting in my office, but when it continued for more than 15 seconds or so, I had the dogs follow me downs...
by noel
August 4, 2008, 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Truant
Replies: 18
Views: 2793

Re: Happy Birthday Truant

Happy Birthday man!
by noel
August 4, 2008, 1:51 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: [SPOILERS] Dark Knight Review
Replies: 32
Views: 4530

Re: [SPOILERS] Dark Knight Review

For the record I didn't have a problem enjoying the movie. Having said that I still think most of his points are valid. Of course this is coming from someone who has never read any Bat Man. However just because it's based on a comic book doesn't mean they get a free ride. Some people will still hav...
by noel
August 4, 2008, 1:31 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: [SPOILERS] Dark Knight Review
Replies: 32
Views: 4530

Re: [SPOILERS] Dark Knight Review

I feel like the leading review is what happens when someone makes a really good movie based on a comic-book superhero containing an iconic role performed perfectly by an iconic actor. The Oscar rumors start based on the performance, and then you get a whole different crowd of people attending what i...
by noel
August 2, 2008, 2:54 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: 160 GB iPod Classic
Replies: 45
Views: 7811

Re: 160 GB iPod Classic

WIthout getting into the namecalling and disparaging remarks, I'm going to agree with Aslanna. If you have integrity, you're not acting in this manner. Capitalism works because people pay for services or goods that they make use of. If you're taking advantage of things like warranty coverage, you're...
by noel
August 1, 2008, 4:10 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: The Mojave Experiment
Replies: 23
Views: 4484

Re: The Mojave Experiment

A few things... Installing shit without permission is ALWAYS a bad thing. Even if Steve Jobs himself were to come to my house and do it, I'd be fucking pissed off. The Safari browser is actually pretty good (on the Mac). I still use Firefox on the PC and for a few specific sites on the Mac that do n...
by noel
August 1, 2008, 3:49 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: 160 GB iPod Classic
Replies: 45
Views: 7811

Re: 160 GB iPod Classic

BTW, there is a lot of rumor that Apple is about to do a refresh on all their notebooks and iPods (including the Touch) in the September timeframe.

Not sure if that will affect your buying decision, but figured I'd confirm Chid's post.
by noel
July 30, 2008, 7:40 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Wubi - Ubuntu
Replies: 44
Views: 9459

Re: Wubi - Ubuntu

Aardor wrote:OSX:
[*]Simple
BSD UNIX with a clean interface is considered 'simple' ?
Aardor wrote:[*]Offers everything windows does but games
You spelled UNIX wrong.

:P :P :P
by noel
July 30, 2008, 3:27 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Wubi - Ubuntu
Replies: 44
Views: 9459

Re: Wubi - Ubuntu

If they had gaming support, there'd be no need for Windows in my world.
by noel
July 30, 2008, 3:20 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Wubi - Ubuntu
Replies: 44
Views: 9459

Re: Wubi - Ubuntu

It's not that Linux sucks or that Winnow sucks. It's more Linux is not, and will never be what he wants it to be. OS X is the closest thing to it, but he won't pony up the cash for a real Mac so that's not an option either.
by noel
July 30, 2008, 3:00 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: The Mojave Experiment
Replies: 23
Views: 4484

Re: The Mojave Experiment

I wholeheartedly agree that installing random shit is inexcusable.

I've mentioned this before, but as critical as Apple has always been of MS, they're handling their shot at the spotlight on the PC front VERY poorly.
by noel
July 29, 2008, 1:07 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: The Mojave Experiment
Replies: 23
Views: 4484

Re: The Movaje Experiment

I havta disagree about the UAC. Sure turn it off when you're configuring your system to your preferences but after that is done turn it back on. It's about as intrusive as a Mac asking for your password to do admin stuff and really does improve your security quite a bit. You're misinformed. The Mac...
by noel
July 24, 2008, 1:41 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Segway Commando!
Replies: 19
Views: 3367

Re: Segway Commando!

No worries. I have serious doubts about that as well. Boogahz appears to be an expert on the product though. Based on his knowledge I'd guess a .50 caliber round would bounce right off of it.
by noel
July 24, 2008, 1:52 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Segway Commando!
Replies: 19
Views: 3367

Re: Segway Commando!

In case you're interested, you don't have to balance on it at all. It does that for you.

As far as it taking any kind of impact and staying upright, I totally agree with you. :)
by noel
July 24, 2008, 1:50 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Wizard 101
Replies: 15
Views: 3118

Re: Wizard 101

Love many of your contributions Winnow, but sometimes I wonder after reading things like "I couldn't handle KOTOR after 10 minutes" (or however it was worded). Yet...you not only play Wizard 101, you recommend it. /shrug Yeah, I have my quirks. I didn't say I disliked KOTOR, I just didn't...
by noel
July 23, 2008, 12:36 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: ITunes questions
Replies: 59
Views: 14947

Re: ITunes questions

I always let iTunes control my music folder, and I've never had an issue with it doing so. That said... Folder controls will work perfectly if your ID3 tags are correct. Mostly just Artist and Album name. Allow it to control the folders, import your music, make sure all the ID3s are correct, then go...
by noel
July 22, 2008, 9:03 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Games for Windows Live - Yeah that's going to be free now..
Replies: 21
Views: 3664

Re: Games for Windows Live - Yeah that's going to be free now..

If you have a marketing campaign that's not a differentiator for realizing revenue, THEN IT HAS FUCKING FAILED.
by noel
July 22, 2008, 8:59 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: ITunes questions
Replies: 59
Views: 14947

Re: ITunes questions

Pretty simple to clean out the music directory and reload the one that didn't have all the duplicates. Also, given that it's highly unlikely the music was actually duplicated... just the links in the software to the files (like two shortcuts to the same thing on your desktop), he could have just res...
by noel
July 22, 2008, 8:17 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: ITunes questions
Replies: 59
Views: 14947

Re: ITunes questions

Not trying to be harsh or make any kind of excuse for iTunes here but... Backups are your friend. When people start to realize that they've now got hundreds of dollars of music and the time it takes to organize it invested in their computers... Data that takes up tens to hundreds of gigs... Backup i...