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by Canoe
August 19, 2012, 9:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been a vegetarian for two days.
Replies: 1230
Views: 275543

Re: I've been a vegetarian for two days.

All cases of salmonella food poisoning originate from animals. Boy that's a twisted way of thinking for a "vegan". If it weren't for the process by which the veges (or fruit in this case) gets salmonella, your kind wouldn't survive (Vegetables need fertilization to grow,.... if you weren'...
by Canoe
July 31, 2012, 9:42 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Nash to Rangers
Replies: 4
Views: 4100

Re: Nash to Rangers

Boogahz wrote:first thought was...how did Steve Nash get traded to the Texas Rangers?!
This made my night....
by Canoe
June 15, 2012, 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In the past 10 years I....
Replies: 8
Views: 2606

Re: In the past 10 years I....

Got Married
Bought a house
Spawned Two Children
Raised my annual income 250%.
Traveled to Germany, China, and Japan.
Hunted Elk in Colorado, Antelope in Wyoming and Fished in Alaska.

Wow... what a ride.

Neat thread idea Xou.
by Canoe
February 9, 2012, 8:03 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Diablo 3 Beta
Replies: 15
Views: 3464

Re: Diablo 3 Beta

Skogen wrote:Well, I would ya in on my beta invite...but Blizz has friggin' *everything* hooked up to ones battle.net account...so to give you access to the beta, I'd also be giving you access to everything else!
Heh - I know Skogen - No worries! I'll get to play it at some point.

Just waiting, and waiting..
by Canoe
February 5, 2012, 11:19 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Diablo 3 Beta
Replies: 15
Views: 3464

Re: Diablo 3 Beta

If you remember - Diablo II was easy as heck as well up until the first act boss. I think that's on purpose so there isn't a difficult start to the game. The game didn't truly get challenging until you started to work your way through nightmare levels, and then obviously hell. Doesn't surprise me th...
by Canoe
February 4, 2012, 1:25 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Diablo 3 Beta
Replies: 15
Views: 3464

Re: Diablo 3 Beta

Fairweather Pure wrote:
Skogen wrote:I got one.

But I am waaaaaay to busy is SWTOR to even consider trying it now.
Give your info to Canoe than ya cock tease!
What he said! :)
by Canoe
February 2, 2012, 6:35 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Diablo 3 Beta
Replies: 15
Views: 3464

Re: Diablo 3 Beta

I tried, but no e-mail for me!

I want in so bad, I've been playing Diablo II again for the past month, just to try and tide me over until 3 comes out.
by Canoe
February 2, 2012, 11:06 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lower Social Security Taxes
Replies: 15
Views: 3592

Re: Lower Social Security Taxes

Yep you are correct - sorry meant $106k or so, not $116k or so. To answer your last question - The simple answer is employers are forced to follow IRS tax tables for payroll - they don't have a choice. The only choice they have (which is at their discretion) is to choose to tax you at the supplement...
by Canoe
February 1, 2012, 7:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lower Social Security Taxes
Replies: 15
Views: 3592

Re: Lower Social Security Taxes

Yeah this is what has been making the news left and right over the past couple months :) They got a last minute extension to it until the end of February in December, but they still need to address it for the rest of 2012. Essentially what it does is reduce the employees FICA tax from 6.2% down to 4...
by Canoe
January 30, 2012, 4:27 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Alcatraz
Replies: 8
Views: 1738

Re: Alcatraz

Lost took a while to get traction if I remember correctly. I watched the first and second weeks, so three episodes so far. I like it, not enough to catch it when its on, but I will probably download it after the season is over and watch it straight thru. Good cast, they work well together...and the...
by Canoe
October 19, 2011, 10:28 am
Forum: Home and Garden
Topic: Might Be Moving
Replies: 16
Views: 15144

Re: Might Be Moving

I'm in a similar situation Fair - I LOVE my house - but it's 1700 sqft, and with one little one and another one on the way, we need to upgrade (well "need" is strong - we want to upgrade). We're currently exploring how much adding on would be (we have plenty of room), but I have a feeling,...
by Canoe
June 20, 2011, 10:49 am
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Food Processors!
Replies: 6
Views: 3168

Re: Food Processors!

I've had a Cuisinart standard 12 cup processor for a few years - and I love it.

In the winter it doesn't get a ton of use, but in the summer, I make a couple hundred jars of salsa, relish etc with stuff from the garden, so it gets heavily used, and I've never had a complaint.
by Canoe
June 1, 2011, 6:13 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Butternut squash!
Replies: 5
Views: 2513

Re: Butternut squash!

I second butternut squash soup - it's excellent, but you really need 2-3 to do a good size soup. The easiest way to prepare butternut (or acorn) squash which I've loved since I was a kid - Baked Squash: Halve the squash lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon - Put in a glass (or ceramic) ba...
by Canoe
April 27, 2011, 11:51 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: loose threads on the sweatervest
Replies: 29
Views: 12572

Re: loose threads on the sweatervest

I think this is kind of a sad commentary on college football. Tressel's crimes are really fairly minor-- not being forthright about a gear-for-tattoos swap. If this were the worst thing that happens in college football, it would seem ridiculous to prosecute it so aggressively. Sadly, it's not the w...
by Canoe
April 7, 2011, 4:27 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Taxation
Replies: 49
Views: 10992

Re: Taxation

Sure. As long as at the end of the day, the rich aren't taxed more than the poor - I'm cool with it. Your capital gains is a terrible example, as it's around the same rate as most "average" Americans are taxed at anyway. It's just the "rich" are taxed at a higher rate with their ...
by Canoe
April 7, 2011, 3:26 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Taxation
Replies: 49
Views: 10992

Re: Taxation

Yes, I oppose the rich paying more proportionally than others. This society doesn't work, if you penalize people for achieving more money. We are a capitalistic society, that thrives on people creating more business, more wealth, etc... The minute we start taking away the reward for pursuing more we...
by Canoe
March 11, 2011, 2:49 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Japan Earthquake/Tsunami
Replies: 48
Views: 7928

Re: Japan Earthquake/Tsunami

It's a lot more far reaching that you think. My company has a plant just south of tokyo, and they had pretty severe damage. Reports are while it was an 8.9 quake in NE Japan, it was still in the 5-6 rage when it reached tokyo. While you are correct in that buildings were leveled per say in the Tokyo...
by Canoe
March 8, 2011, 5:05 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Charlie Sheen
Replies: 36
Views: 5155

Re: Charlie Sheen

Best quote yet:
"It is a big day of gladness at the Sober Valley Lodge because now I can take all of their bazillions ... and I never have to put on those silly shirts for as long as this warlock exists in the terrestrial dimension."
by Canoe
January 6, 2011, 11:45 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Perhaps being a bit of a homer here...
Replies: 13
Views: 6447

Re: Perhaps being a bit of a homer here...

Canelek wrote:That's scary
But you know you did it!
by Canoe
August 5, 2010, 10:08 am
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Grinding the Meat
Replies: 9
Views: 3662

Re: Grinding the Meat

Agree with many of the comments above. Cane - as you know I'm an avid hunter, and I grind probably 100-200 lbs of burger each year (between what I harvest, and my brothers / father as they don't have a good grinder so I grind their meat for them as well). The hand cranks are cheap, and you can often...
by Canoe
July 19, 2010, 11:05 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Hot Tub Time Machine
Replies: 12
Views: 2291

Re: Hot Tub Time Machine

I loved this movie from a pure comedy standpoint. If you go into it expecting just some amusement for a couple of hours you will enjoy it.

If you go into expecting Oscar worthy acting performances - you're watching the wrong movie :)
by Canoe
June 11, 2010, 11:34 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Fishing
Replies: 6
Views: 1792

Re: Fishing

Saltwater fishing is a blast, but unfortunately all I've ever done is with other people's equipment (I've fished in Alaska on the west coast for Rockfish, Halibut etc, and various charters for Tuna / Swordfish etc on the east), but the bulk of my fishing like others have said has been inland for tro...
by Canoe
April 21, 2010, 11:38 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Screw you Samsung and your $500 repair bill!
Replies: 20
Views: 5409

Re: Screw you Samsung and your $500 repair bill!

Just realized - I am senior management at a multi billion dollar engineering company - there HAS to be someone in one of the plants that will do this for me hah. Time to start asking around :) Otherwise great advice on the board - I'm sure I can take the board out without any issues, and take it som...
by Canoe
April 20, 2010, 9:44 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Screw you Samsung and your $500 repair bill!
Replies: 20
Views: 5409

Re: Screw you Samsung and your $500 repair bill!

Mine just started doing this - looked and sure enough the capacitors are bulged :(

Any advice for someone who has NEVER soldered before?

I'm deathly afraid of ruining a $1300 TV - enough to consider shipping it out for the $400 repair bill instead of the $30 fix above.
by Canoe
November 20, 2009, 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best *Low Cost* Upright Vacuum Cleaner?
Replies: 10
Views: 2475

Re: Best *Low Cost* Upright Vacuum Cleaner?

Canelek wrote:Refurb Dysons, at least on their site, are great deals, but still in the ~$250-$400 range. May be something to look at down the line.
I know you are in a bigger hurry... but woot.com has refurbished dysons for $150-$200 failry regularly :)
by Canoe
October 9, 2009, 5:00 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Demon's Souls
Replies: 81
Views: 16090

Re: Demon's Souls

Canelek wrote:
How's the sound? I have yet to play any games on the new home theater setup.
Reading comprehension for teh win.
Miir wrote:The audio is excellent.
Love ya bro!
by Canoe
September 29, 2009, 11:53 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The left wing media myth debunked by the healthcare scam
Replies: 48
Views: 4883

Re: The left wing media myth debunked by the healthcare scam

Tyek wrote:My stupid electric bill was 800 dollars this month.
Jesus - what the hell are you running that cost 800 dollar a month? Do you have a grocery store inside your house?
by Canoe
September 12, 2009, 9:20 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: IGN Veeshan Vault 911 Thread in Jpeg format (12.6mb)
Replies: 16
Views: 3616

Re: IGN Veeshan Vault 911 Thread in Jpeg format (12.6mb)

Yeah I completely agree Aslanna. When I was re-reading the thread, the mixed emotions of anger, sadness, helplessness etc, all came flooding back. I'll never forget exactly where I was, what I was doing, and who I was talking to for that first hour between when the first plane hit, and the towers fe...
by Canoe
September 4, 2009, 11:53 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL News/Discussion 2009
Replies: 385
Views: 68267

Re: NFL News/Discussion 2009

AFC:

South: Indianapolis
North: Pittsburgh
East: New England
West: Chargers

Wild Cards: Jacksonville and Miami

NFC:

South: New Orleans
North: Minnesota
East: Giants
West: Arizona

Wild Cards: Phillie and Chicago

Super Bowl: Giants over Chargers

Could happen no?
by Canoe
July 9, 2009, 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Going to Japan
Replies: 22
Views: 3505

Re: Going to Japan

Where in japan?

In the big cities, the night life is crazy, but be prepared for VERY CRAMPED, but VERY FUN bars :)

Also if you are in a hotel, I hope you are under 5 foot 2... the beds are made for 8 year olds :P
by Canoe
July 8, 2009, 11:10 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Dehydrator / Jerky
Replies: 6
Views: 1778

Re: Dehydrator / Jerky

Oh and fyi, if you are purely going to make jerky - don't get a dehydrator, get a smoker.

If you are just doing jerky, you might as well just use your oven as a dehydrator as outlined above, waste of money otherwise unless you have one for other purposes.
by Canoe
July 8, 2009, 11:02 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Dehydrator / Jerky
Replies: 6
Views: 1778

Re: Dehydrator / Jerky

I make it in the oven as well - all the time. I keep meaning to invest in a smoker, but haven't gotten around to it yet. This is my favorite recipe... used with venison so your mileage may vary if you use a fatty cut of beef (venison has no fat). I imagine it would be fine, as long as you trim all f...
by Canoe
July 6, 2009, 9:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Niagara Falls?
Replies: 21
Views: 3000

Re: Niagara Falls?

Niagara Falls is a great place. If you want to treat yourself one night, for a later dinner (after it gets dark) eat at the Skylon - Revolving restaurant that over looks the falls.

It's quite the sight - and like I said I prefer it at night, when the falls are lit up.
by Canoe
June 24, 2009, 4:42 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Terra Cotta Smoker
Replies: 8
Views: 2561

Re: Terra Cotta Smoker

Let me know how it works out!

I've been debating getting a smoker, and just haven't pulled the trigger yet (I do all my jerky in the oven, and add liquid smoke for the flavor). This sounds like it might be fun to do, and pretty cheap.

Let me know!
by Canoe
June 5, 2009, 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Crackberries
Replies: 8
Views: 1799

Re: Crackberries

I would agree - you are comparing two completely different cultures. I work in an organization that has manufacturing plants all over the world (US, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, China, Thailand, Japan, etc etc etc), in addition too three "Headquarters" of sorts - One in the America...
by Canoe
June 1, 2009, 4:06 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Lets paint it white!
Replies: 58
Views: 7854

Re: Lets paint it white!

This seems a little goofy to me but my perspective is a little different because I grew up in the sticks, farther north than most of you ever thought about. a) White roads - where's the energy savings/reduction coming from here exactly? In heat absorbed in the summer? I can see a possible beneift i...
by Canoe
May 30, 2009, 6:32 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Meat
Replies: 15
Views: 2972

Re: Meat

Almost any fish with white flesh - particularly something like trout: If you get it fresh fresh (as in caught yourself), descale it, gut it and clean the cavity. If not, you don't have to worry about the dirty bits. stuff into cavity: a couple knobs of butter, two bay leaves, a little lemon juice, ...
by Canoe
May 30, 2009, 6:27 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: And now for something wonderfully unhealthy - Bacorn!
Replies: 4
Views: 1515

Re: And now for something wonderfully unhealthy - Bacorn!

Oh my god, I think I'll make this and die happy.

Two of my favorite foods, sweet corn, and bacon - in one!

Thanks PY.
by Canoe
May 28, 2009, 11:57 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Political Questionnaire
Replies: 103
Views: 12168

Re: Political Questionnaire

Wow, I think economically I have been more right than any of you.. and yet still quite in the middle. The libertarian weight doesn't surprise me, although I'm not "that" deep on that side either.

Economic Left/Right: .25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -2.83
by Canoe
April 28, 2009, 5:20 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Specter Switches parties
Replies: 48
Views: 5192

Re: Specter Switches parties

Nonetheless, it's sad for the Republican Party and American politics generally. A GOP that is too extreme is bad for everyone. I'd rather have a moderate Democratic party with 55 seats and a moderate Republican party with 45 seats than a moderate Democratic party with 65 seats and an extremist Repu...
by Canoe
April 27, 2009, 8:36 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Grilling!
Replies: 31
Views: 7044

Re: Grilling!

Lalanae wrote:
I've been embracing the rosemary lately. As with many herbs, it's a super food. It's a carcinogen fighter, so it's great for grilling.
I'm growing 3 plants for just this purpose this year! :)

My garden is out of control, I don't know how I"m going to eat all this stuff :P
by Canoe
April 27, 2009, 5:14 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Grilling!
Replies: 31
Views: 7044

Re: Grilling!

Not true recipes as I don't have quantities (I do it by look) and they are pretty much straightfoward, but two of my grill favorites: 1) Kabobs - Chops / Steak (I use venison or elk steak and chops, but would be great with any high quality lean cut of beef) Cut into 1 -2 inch squares Uncooked Shrimp...
by Canoe
April 17, 2009, 5:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Funny postings on Craigslist
Replies: 29
Views: 8929

Re: Funny postings on Craigslist

This is awesome :) http://albany.craigslist.org/zip/1127235672.html (I'm sure it will be removed shortly!) Free truck 01 clean runs and drives great,have title in hand first come first take.title is signed on seat and keys are in it. free because i caught my wife phuqqinq someone in it and about kil...
by Canoe
April 17, 2009, 9:58 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Runes of Magic - Freebie Game (better than WoW)
Replies: 40
Views: 6906

Re: Runes of Magic - Freebie Game (better than WoW)

The only thing I wish EQ did better was some way to track stuff or guide you along. If it wasn't for sites like Allakhazam's people would be, to put it mildly, fucked on a lot of quests. Which is another thing that Runes of Magic does very well (possibly could be argued too well). For 99% of the qu...
by Canoe
April 3, 2009, 12:21 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Runes of Magic - Freebie Game (better than WoW)
Replies: 40
Views: 6906

Re: Runes of Magic - Freebie Game (better than WoW)

Yeah, I'm really, really enjoying this game so far. I just got into the crafting aspect of it (only done cooking), and while it takes forever to level it, I don't really consider that a bad thing - spreads out the time doing it. Also I've realized you can purchase from people diamonds for about 7.00...
by Canoe
April 3, 2009, 8:43 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Jay Cutler to be Traded
Replies: 43
Views: 8855

Re: Jay Cutler to be Traded

Kyle freaking Orton? WTF? Sure hope they pick a QB in the draft! Getting 1st rounders this year and next from Chicago, a 3rd rounder this year. All for Cutler and a 5th rounder. Really though...not sure if Kyle Orton is quite the quarterback of the future for Denver... I'm "Guessing" They...
by Canoe
April 1, 2009, 4:27 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Jay Cutler to be Traded
Replies: 43
Views: 8855

Re: Jay Cutler to be Traded

the kid is going to be one of the the top 3 or 4 quaterbacks in the league within a few years. Want to make a friendly wager on that Cane? I'm smelling this decades version of Jeff George. The boy wonder with an incredibly strong arm, but thinks too highly of himself, is a cry baby, and makes horri...
by Canoe
March 30, 2009, 11:16 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Runes of Magic - Freebie Game (better than WoW)
Replies: 40
Views: 6906

Re: Runes of Magic - Freebie Game (better than WoW)

Never received your tell Jarori - weird. As far as downloading it - use file planet (the free version is fine). Using runes of magic torrent after 24 hours, I was still at 60% or so. I went to file planet and had it within 2 hours or so. I'm up to 18/15 Knight / Priest - and really enjoying this gam...
by Canoe
March 25, 2009, 1:27 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Runes of Magic - Freebie Game (better than WoW)
Replies: 40
Views: 6906

Re: Runes of Magic - Freebie Game (better than WoW)

Patching it now, going to see how this baby is. Free + Casual = right up my alley right now. cool, 1825 is the last patch if you're watching the patch progression wondering when it will end : ) yeah it took FOREVER, but eventually I got in. Name is "Canoe" for now... we'll see if I stick ...