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by Spankes
March 2, 2009, 3:47 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Joss Whedon's Dollhouse
Replies: 111
Views: 18691

Re: Joss Whedon's Dollhouse

There was an article in RS about him and this show a week or two ago. They basically said that fox fucked up the show so bad that Joss quit after the 2nd episode. They got him back for a time but I don't know how much he is really involved at this point.
by Spankes
December 24, 2008, 9:37 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Blackberry Storm is out 11/20!
Replies: 23
Views: 3835

Re: Blackberry Storm is out 11/20!

I have the iphone and love it as well. There are a few things that irritate me such as no landscape keyboard for texting and no picture messages and shit like that but I can get over it. It is my understanding that it is AT&T that is being bandwith nazis about text and video and whatnot and that...
by Spankes
September 24, 2008, 4:14 am
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: Ask a Beta player
Replies: 52
Views: 12167

Re: Ask a Beta player

by Spankes
September 9, 2008, 3:39 am
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: Ask a Beta player
Replies: 52
Views: 12167

Re: Ask a Beta player

They are going to wipe arena points when you level to 71. They have not said if they are going to do that with honor or not yet, but most people seem to think they will.
by Spankes
September 4, 2008, 4:29 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain will be the next U.S. President (IMO)
Replies: 1107
Views: 91129

Re: McCain will be the next U.S. President (IMO)

Wow, she is a terrible speaker.
by Spankes
August 18, 2008, 4:47 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: Recruit-A-Friend...
Replies: 18
Views: 3675

Re: Recruit-A-Friend...

They need to let people create characters at lvl 60 and just be done with it. With the new Hero Class, Death Knight, being introduced... anyone with a level 55+ higher character can create a Death Knight which starts at level 55... close enough! That is exactly my point though. You can start a DK a...
by Spankes
August 15, 2008, 9:48 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: Recruit-A-Friend...
Replies: 18
Views: 3675

Re: Recruit-A-Friend...

They need to let people create characters at lvl 60 and just be done with it.
by Spankes
August 15, 2008, 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Micro Managing
Replies: 31
Views: 4958

Re: Micro Managing

Our economy isn't in nearly the condition some people are implying.. People hear someone on the news/wherever say that oil prices are gonna keep going up and our economy is getting bad because of it (or whatever the reason is at the time) so they stop spending their money and start acting like some...
by Spankes
August 15, 2008, 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Micro Managing
Replies: 31
Views: 4958

Re: Micro Managing

I would argue that your boss is managing you, not micro managing you. Micro managers micro-manage everything. They don't trust anyone to do anything right and are always looking over shoulders. It sounds like your boss doesn't do that typically so they have, obviously, found an issue with performanc...
by Spankes
July 8, 2008, 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Confessions of a coffee addict
Replies: 100
Views: 27352

Re: Confessions of a coffee addict

Mr. Coffee + Folgers = good enough for me~
by Spankes
June 26, 2008, 4:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Air Travel In The Future
Replies: 14
Views: 1984

Re: Air Travel In The Future

Nuclear engines~
by Spankes
June 21, 2008, 12:52 am
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: World of Warcraft PTR Patch 2.4.3
Replies: 4
Views: 1392

Re: World of Warcraft PTR Patch 2.4.3

Equipping an item will now cancel any spell cast currently in progress
Such bullshit :(
by Spankes
June 16, 2008, 1:39 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Tiger Woods
Replies: 36
Views: 5397

Re: Tiger Woods

Jordan was not especially good at baseball, does that make him a bad athlete? hell no. Bo and Deon played baseball and football at a pro level, were they better athletes than Jordan? Again, I say no. Multiple sports does not make you an athlete, athleticism does. Tiger has been playing through huge ...
by Spankes
June 16, 2008, 11:34 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Tiger Woods
Replies: 36
Views: 5397

Re: Tiger Woods

Players will adjust to the V grooves, I don't suspect more than a year of higher scores. Moreover, I bet that they start watering the greens more on tour to compensate for a while. What fun is watching a sport when the players are playing like ass? For years and years the tour has been trying to com...
by Spankes
May 16, 2008, 4:01 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Ricky Williams... AGAIN!
Replies: 19
Views: 3630

Re: Ricky Williams... AGAIN!

Good for him. I never really cared about ricky or his drama. But, it would be nice to see a guy put his life back on track if he can stick with it.
by Spankes
May 9, 2008, 9:07 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Dark Tower
Replies: 12
Views: 1509

Re: The Dark Tower

Steven King sold the option over a year ago to JJ Abrams for $19. Edit: http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/02/26/stephen-king-confirms-the-dark-tower-movie/ “I know J.J. Abrams’ work and Damon Lindelof, who is his collaborator on Lost. Damon is just a total comic-book freak, and he loves the Dark Tower b...
by Spankes
May 1, 2008, 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ubiquitous Ant.
Replies: 14
Views: 1383

Re: The Ubiquitous Ant.

Not a lot of ants here in AZ, but we do get scorpions. I was stung once when I stepped on one on accident and it hurts like a mother.
by Spankes
March 17, 2008, 2:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some advice from you mortgage guys...
Replies: 11
Views: 1769

Re: Need some advice from you mortgage guys...

True that, especially hard money lenders and brokers with lines that can charge undisclosed fees because they are a 'bank'. The last lender I worked at had guides that restricted fees from brokers to 5% per year per home because some brokers would put borrowers in shitty loans, charge them a trucklo...
by Spankes
March 16, 2008, 4:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some advice from you mortgage guys...
Replies: 11
Views: 1769

Re: Need some advice from you mortgage guys...

The vast majority of mortgages are not tied directly to the fed. While it is true that as the cost of funds goes down so do rates, there is a margin in the rates that do not make the rate cuts 1:1. Exceptions to this are home equity lines (in most cases) and some other mortgages that tie directly to...
by Spankes
March 14, 2008, 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some advice from you mortgage guys...
Replies: 11
Views: 1769

Re: Need some advice from you mortgage guys...

I wouldn't buy in Maricopa or Queen Creek. Both markets have likely hit bottom but I think it will be a long time before they appreciate at all, the drives are too long and the market in the valley is going to slow expansion in the outlying areas. That being said, if you are getting a smoking deal b...
by Spankes
March 11, 2008, 12:49 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Box office revenue grew to $27 billion in 2007
Replies: 150
Views: 8231

Re: Box office revenue grew to $27 billion in 2007

Again, I used to pirate and have zero issues whether someone does or doesn't. I also don't care if the govenment has a good convition ratio. I don't mean to champion one cause or another but what you said was false. This was only the first link that came up on a google search. Yeah that 'federal tas...
by Spankes
March 11, 2008, 3:27 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Box office revenue grew to $27 billion in 2007
Replies: 150
Views: 8231

Re: Box office revenue grew to $27 billion in 2007

Meh. http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/2005-03-07-az-teen-downloader-convicted_x.htm An Arizona university student is believed to be the first person in the country to be convicted of a crime under state laws for illegally downloading music and movies from the Internet , prosecutors and a...
by Spankes
March 11, 2008, 2:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need some advice from you mortgage guys...
Replies: 11
Views: 1769

Re: Need some advice from you mortgage guys...

Whether or not it is a good time to refi I suppose depends on local market factors, so I can't really answer that. I will tell you that if you have good credit and can get a conforming loan you may be able to get a better rate. You said you were paying mortgage interest, but are you talking about mo...
by Spankes
March 10, 2008, 2:57 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Box office revenue grew to $27 billion in 2007
Replies: 150
Views: 8231

Re: Box office revenue grew to $27 billion in 2007

I agree, going to the movies sucks ass.
by Spankes
March 7, 2008, 3:31 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Box office revenue grew to $27 billion in 2007
Replies: 150
Views: 8231

Re: Box office revenue grew to $27 billion in 2007

How is a teenager ever going to get their hands on Photoshop, Flash, or Visual Studio? Do you really think many parents are going to drop $600 on software? It makes no difference to me if someone pirates or not. But, for the record, when I was a teenager I worked at CompUSA and software reps used t...
by Spankes
March 3, 2008, 8:02 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Hit Random
Replies: 167
Views: 56191

Re: Hit Random

1)Bad Luck - Social Distortion (from a bootleg called Unchained) 2)H! Vltg3 - Linkin Park (remixed by DJ Babu) 3)Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve The next seven... The Best Things - Filter Soldier Side (intro) System of a Down Casual Affair - Tonic Rock'n Me - Steve Miller Band Take, Take, Take - W...
by Spankes
February 15, 2008, 3:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: valentine's day
Replies: 31
Views: 4136

Re: valentine's day

by Spankes
February 12, 2008, 1:46 am
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: PTR 2.4
Replies: 87
Views: 15146

Re: PTR 2.4

That is what kills me every major patch...the UI is always broken.
by Spankes
February 5, 2008, 3:36 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Fuck you, Tom Brady
Replies: 37
Views: 5086

Re: Fuck you, Tom Brady

I thought he sounded flat and weak the whole time. *shrug*
by Spankes
February 5, 2008, 12:42 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Fuck you, Tom Brady
Replies: 37
Views: 5086

Re: Fuck you, Tom Brady

He sounded like shit.
by Spankes
February 4, 2008, 3:41 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Fuck you, Tom Brady
Replies: 37
Views: 5086

Re: Fuck you, Tom Brady

I didn't care who won. But, that game was fantastic from start to finish. Great defense, huge plays, good football. And, from the first play it seemed like the Giants wanted it more. I think the Pats are the better team, but the Giants willed that win.
by Spankes
January 16, 2008, 1:37 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Worms eat my garbage
Replies: 5
Views: 1493

Re: Worms eat my garbage

Doesn't it get stinky having bowls of old food sitting around for a week in your house?
by Spankes
December 28, 2007, 5:23 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Healthier Brownies?
Replies: 12
Views: 3107

Re: Healthier Brownies?

You can make diet cake and cupcakes as well. One box cake mix + 1 diet soda of any flavor (Dt. Dr. Pepper is pretty good). Mix, bake.
by Spankes
December 26, 2007, 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Church and You
Replies: 74
Views: 7986

Re: Church and You

She says how she went to Temple (I think it's called that) with a jewish boyfriend of hers, even though shes not jewish, but I argue that that's completely different. And I would argue that a Christian going to a Jewish service or vice versa makes them step out of a comfort zone more than someone w...
by Spankes
December 26, 2007, 4:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Church and You
Replies: 74
Views: 7986

Re: Church and You

I think if is ok for her to ask. I think it is ok for you to say no. However, I also think that she is just trying to share a part of her life with you. If you went and then told her you didn't enjoy it and did not want to go back and then she still pushed I see that as a deal breaker. However, if s...
by Spankes
December 24, 2007, 5:28 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Sick People At Work
Replies: 19
Views: 2087

Re: Sick People At Work

When I worked for a company that gave sick days I used them whenever I felt under the weather because we lost them if we didn't use them, but I never went over my alloted amount. Now that I work for a company on a PTO system with rollover I come to work sick unless I would be worthless at work. No o...
by Spankes
December 16, 2007, 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post something good from youtube!
Replies: 454
Views: 148481

Re: Post something good from youtube!

This thread was supposed to be great, now it is lame QQ
by Spankes
November 29, 2007, 8:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Amp Energy Drink
Replies: 82
Views: 12829

Re: Amp Energy Drink

I love Red Bull. Sobe Adrenaline Rush is also tasty.
by Spankes
November 28, 2007, 8:45 pm
Forum: Christmas
Topic: Do Atheist's Celebrate Christmas?
Replies: 35
Views: 13944

Re: Do Atheist's Celebrate Christmas?

Note that christ's actual birthday is never recorded in the bible. His birth was during the census which occured in the spring (I think...maybe summer). It was most certainly not in the winter. The pope himself would tell you that christmas was moved to december in an effort to convert the pagans.
by Spankes
November 27, 2007, 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: warp core breech
Replies: 52
Views: 6627

Re: warp core breech

more or less
by Spankes
November 16, 2007, 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your job?
Replies: 151
Views: 19571

Re: What is your job?

I work in the mortgage industry. 2 and a half years ago I was hired on at the company I am with now. My friend (who got me in the business) called me and offered me a job where he was working for ~40% pay raise. The problem was, I was with a company that was growing and stable and he was working for...
by Spankes
November 9, 2007, 12:47 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: I love this guy's reviews...
Replies: 58
Views: 11086

Re: I love this guy's reviews...

I think he is funny~
by Spankes
November 5, 2007, 1:58 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: I'm the Lawgiver!
Replies: 6
Views: 1484

Re: I'm the Lawgiver!

I think what he meant was it wasn't just some fake internet commercial and that it is on TV. I know I was caught off guard when I first saw it on tv even after seeing it online weeks before. In fact, I was watching tv with my wife and it was that commercial that made we realize how huge WoW is and t...
by Spankes
October 31, 2007, 8:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas
Replies: 53
Views: 4715

Re: Texas

I think it is fair to say that if you told anyone in Texas that they were from the south they would be offended. Additionally, if you lumped Texas in with the south to people actually in 'the south' they would also be offended. As said above, Texas is Texas.
by Spankes
October 11, 2007, 1:32 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Life
Replies: 4
Views: 661

Re: Life

The premise is that he got to keep his badge as part of a false imprisonment settlement. The department is not especially happy about it. He requested and is using his badge so he can (secretly) solve the murder of his family that he was wrongfully convicted of. Yeah, he was in Band of Brothers, we ...
by Spankes
October 11, 2007, 12:33 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Life
Replies: 4
Views: 661

Life

Is anyone watching this? My wife and I really enjoy it. For the most part it is just another cop drama but the quirkiness of the main character makes it pretty entertaining.
by Spankes
October 2, 2007, 2:43 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Journeyman
Replies: 25
Views: 3417

Re: Journeyman

I like the show but for some reason I don't think it will make it.
[Show]
I did enjoy the twist last night that he followed people around for 50 minutes not knowing that the goal was to save a guy we met for 3 minutes at the end of the show. Kind of shows how we are all connected.
by Spankes
October 1, 2007, 5:06 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Burma Massacre
Replies: 281
Views: 13384

Re: Burma Massacre

A very good friend of mine co-founded the US Campaign for Burma and has worked on easing the human rights violations over there. Obviously, it is a very busy time right now and could use help. Anyway, check it out if you are interested in helping.
by Spankes
September 24, 2007, 3:17 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: I quit.
Replies: 50
Views: 12696

Re: I quit.

When they added group buffing there was a bug that made it so you could port a group you were not in. I had a blast for a day or two running around porting people randomly.

Nice derail.
by Spankes
September 20, 2007, 11:22 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Young Whiney Douche Gets Tasered
Replies: 49
Views: 2680

Re: Young Whiney Douche Gets Tasered

Some time before he was tasered one of the cops said that he was not being arrested and then he continued to resist. His intention was, obviously, to cause a scene. It appears the police were just trying to escort him out since he was trying to antagonize Kerry but then he started throwing a fit. Th...