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by Tyek
March 17, 2018, 4:15 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Add a cool song
Replies: 451
Views: 194373

Re: Add a cool song

If you like the 80's vibe mixed in with a little Poppy check out this band. I know the drummer pretty well. Got to see them at a small show with a bunch of celebrities in LA too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieThrn5Ujmg Modern Day Cain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvJjmWTg7Qo Choke https://www...
by Tyek
March 17, 2018, 4:08 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Rock Band 360
Replies: 115
Views: 26675

Re: Rock Band 360

Necro time on this thread. I am probably giving too much away about me, but my son spent the past 18 months or so on tour with a band. He was the traveling guitarist with them after their main guitarist took a break. They even worked on their new single here at my house. They had a song released on ...
by Tyek
March 17, 2018, 4:02 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 77315

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

He consults for a company that needs to watch that market closely.He Did very well. He says Tzero, EOS. Civic and several others will all see 5 x the investment. He gave me a list of 10 or so. After I make another stupid tax payment I will start doing some investments. Curious if OMG (OmiseGO) is o...
by Tyek
March 9, 2018, 1:38 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 77315

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

My brother got Bitcoin at 1500. Etherium at 4.00 and Ripple at .04. He just gave me a list of 8 more he says are going to increase 5x. Spill the beans! Make sure you do your own research, 5X seems reasonable though. 100X like Ethereum/Bitcoin will be a long shot. Edit: hopefully your brother bought...
by Tyek
March 5, 2018, 5:02 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 77315

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

Another down day due to Trump's stupid decisions. 1,094 points over the past three days. Not a peep from Winnow! I'm currently trading Crypto currencies. Keep up! I'm up around 20% the past month. It's nothing spectacular but better than the stock market. Please post after the market bottoms out so...
by Tyek
August 8, 2017, 1:58 pm
Forum: Everquest General Discussion
Topic: Anyone Playing on the P99 server?
Replies: 13
Views: 6437

Re: Anyone Playing on the P99 server?

I signed on again, on one of the progression servers. I can barely remember the damn keys. I littered the forest with my corpses.
by Tyek
April 6, 2017, 2:59 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4!)
Replies: 49
Views: 11482

Re: Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4!)

I finished it last night. The last mission was fairly tough and that was on easy! Or maybe I'm just no good at video games. Melee is definitely more viable once you get the Shield-Weaver armor. I pretty much stopped using health potions once I got that and mostly gave up on ranged combat and just w...
by Tyek
April 6, 2017, 2:55 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: VPN
Replies: 8
Views: 7200

Re: VPN

Good reason to get a VPN! According to ecommerce pricing engine Comparitech in just under the 24 hours after the House of Representatives passed the resolution to repeal broadband privacy rules VPN subscriptions in the US have already surged by 239 percent. Probably good to go with a free one if ca...
by Tyek
September 10, 2016, 12:11 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

I never really paid attention to the light before but then I found out a number of games utilize that function. In some games the light turns red, or yellow to denote health or if something is close. By adding that little light it will make that feature more prominent so I have no issue with that pa...
by Tyek
September 7, 2016, 8:03 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

I got to watch it and I have to agree with Winnow this time, it was a pretty bad announcement. Very awkward crowd reaction, does not look like they did anything but add HDR and 4k video and upscaling on graphics. I usually ignore Winnows trolling, but he is right on this one. Very disappointing anno...
by Tyek
June 27, 2016, 12:40 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 252603

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

My friend is doing the music score on one of the games on the list....DELAYED (Not sure if I am allowed to say what, but he posted updates on his FB page so probably ok) Excited to play it.
by Tyek
June 18, 2016, 2:17 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27757

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

Finally finishing my coaching career this month. One of my girls was just picked up by the El Salvador Women's U20 team and will be trying to help them get to thw U20 World Cup next year.
by Tyek
February 24, 2016, 3:29 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Tales from the Borderlands
Replies: 20
Views: 8492

Re: Tales from the Borderlands

I thought it was hilarious. I laughed quite a bit. Great game.
by Tyek
December 1, 2015, 6:33 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

Among consoles, PlayStation won Black Friday, says marketing study Of the three console makers, which one "won" Black Friday? One marketing study says PlayStation, by comfortable margins in the two age groups buying the most video games in the United States. InfoScout, which tracks purcha...
by Tyek
August 9, 2015, 4:13 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Presidential Candidates 2016
Replies: 296
Views: 77315

Re: Presidential Candidates 2016

except she is horribly inept at everything she does, but frankly so are about 95% of the politicians in Washington, so I guess we are screwed regardless.
by Tyek
August 6, 2015, 1:55 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27757

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

So what a week! I got to spend 30 minutes during my commute today talking to one of my players. She was nervous because she is going to be on the phone with 2 of the schools that want her. I see her several times a week and she has hit that "I am too cool" phase, but listening to her excit...
by Tyek
August 2, 2015, 11:32 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27757

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

Trying to get girls in shape for the season, we got into another showcase. We beat 2 teams that are in the EGLS http://www.elitegirlssoccerleague.com/ teams. These are supposed to be teams that travel all of the country and are the clubs second best team out of 6-10 teams in that age group. We beat ...
by Tyek
July 20, 2015, 3:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27757

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

That is the goal. I remember going to play in Canada in the 70's and 80's, playing teams from Mexico, Denmark, Germany. I don't remember the games much, but I remember the teammates, coaches, locations and fun. I want them to experience that too. Plus a few of them will get a college education at an...
by Tyek
July 20, 2015, 12:42 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27757

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

Just finished another showcase. Pleasanton. We played in the top brackets against the best teams from the West. We tied for 2nd in our bracket, but ref took away the tying goal in our one loss because he was mad at my assistant otherwise we would have had a shot at first. We were the highest finishi...
by Tyek
June 17, 2015, 11:56 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Silicon Valley HBO
Replies: 6
Views: 2660

Re: Silicon Valley HBO

Kluden wrote:The humor is repetitive at times, but the overall show is good, and clearly a Mike Judge show. I will second this recommendation. If you liked office space style humor (character driven humor), you will enjoy this show.
Great show. Agree completely.
by Tyek
May 9, 2015, 3:07 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The embarrassment that is Hillary
Replies: 20
Views: 6185

Re: The embarrassment that is Hillary

I can only assuming, Funk, that you are trolling Winnow here. Nobody would take anything he posts here seriously! I agree, with that said, no chance in hell am I voting for Hillary. Not sure who I will vote for yet honestly, and I would like a woman President, just not that pyscho. As much as I wis...
by Tyek
May 8, 2015, 11:07 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The embarrassment that is Hillary
Replies: 20
Views: 6185

Re: The embarrassment that is Hillary

Aslanna wrote:I can only assuming, Funk, that you are trolling Winnow here. Nobody would take anything he posts here seriously!
I agree, with that said, no chance in hell am I voting for Hillary. Not sure who I will vote for yet honestly, and I would like a woman President, just not that pyscho.
by Tyek
March 14, 2015, 6:00 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Powers
Replies: 10
Views: 6049

Re: Powers

Aslanna wrote:Can watch first episode here. Unless you're not in the US. I imagine you can watch via a PlayStation device as well.
I could not even get through the pilot. Thought it was awful and the new partner and main guy "Diamond" have 0000000 chemistry.
by Tyek
February 26, 2015, 2:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Social Security Number Issues again
Replies: 5
Views: 3713

Re: Social Security Number Issues again

Just because they filed as if they were you does not mean they used your numbers. They might have "qualified" for a much larger refund based on whatever cooked-up numbers they put on the forms. Yeah, I figured. I have asked if we can see the return. I have to fill out the 14039 form now a...
by Tyek
February 26, 2015, 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Social Security Number Issues again
Replies: 5
Views: 3713

Re: Social Security Number Issues again

Well, the obvious answer would be if you're getting money back, they want it. If they're conducting transactions with an alternative energy company I'd be curious what they filed; did they try and go for one of the big credits for alternative energy stuff? That's exactly the situation my accountant...
by Tyek
February 26, 2015, 1:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Social Security Number Issues again
Replies: 5
Views: 3713

Social Security Number Issues again

About 20 years ago I have my social security number stolen. I tracked down every address listed (mostly PO Boxes) and left notes about how I was watching the boxes. How I would call the cops if they showed up. I would threaten to sneak up behind them when they opened their PO boxes and punch them ou...
by Tyek
January 23, 2015, 6:47 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 252603

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

Winnow wrote:http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/21/78675 ... olographic

Yay Microsoft and VR!

More info to dome once I actually have time to to check it out.
The Pope from FOH is one of the project managers on this. He is a good friend and is pretty excited about it.
by Tyek
January 20, 2015, 7:29 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Hot or Not?
Replies: 21
Views: 6955

Re: Hot or Not?

I have wondered about that for years. No one can really be like that in real life.

If it is a true troll thing for this long then BRAVO SIR BRAVO.
by Tyek
December 27, 2014, 10:19 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 252603

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

They also said Microsoft was easier to take down btw.
by Tyek
December 8, 2014, 11:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 17999

Re: Oh the PAIN!

that would be huge for me. Facing a life of pain medication, this would be welcome instead. My brother sent his kids to us from Costa Rica, we have gone to Disneyland, California Adventures, Knotts, and Universal. Been to the Thoroughbred Xmas lights and other things and I coached. As a result I hav...
by Tyek
December 3, 2014, 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 17999

Re: Oh the PAIN!

Gotta love getting old. I get to have right hip replacement after the new year. Who knew EQ would be so damaging to the body in our teens?! Damn, sorry man. That sucks. Hope all goes ok. This CRPS/Arthritic knee combo is brutal. The arthritis has already eaten through the new cartilage they put in ...
by Tyek
November 27, 2014, 1:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 17999

Re: Oh the PAIN!

Sorry, did not see this question. Yes, I can bike. The main problems I have are nerve related. Some days I can use the elliptical, some days the bike, some days nothing at all. I just try and balance.
by Tyek
November 5, 2014, 11:59 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: College Football 2014
Replies: 3
Views: 4979

Re: College Football 2014

There is little chance even with 2 wins in those games ASU jumps the names above them. You need to hope for some help. They are a good teAm, but the SeC hype machine is focused on putting at least 2 teams in. Notre Dame is in the same boat.
by Tyek
November 4, 2014, 2:36 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

I have one of the thumbsticks so worn that it slips when I play. The other has a tear. I did not even think to check for warranty. Are they covering them? I used my Amex at Costco, so may be able to get a receipt.
by Tyek
October 15, 2014, 6:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 17999

Re: Oh the PAIN!

I appreciate the kind words. I just needed a place to vent. I know it gets tiring hearing about peoples issues. That is why I won't post about it anymore. I refuse to give up. I hiked 42 miles over 4 days on my anniversary. (Usually meant possibly throwing up after, from the pain, when you come down...
by Tyek
October 15, 2014, 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 17999

Re: Oh the PAIN!

I will stop posting about this after this last post, I am sorry to whine so much. I just am frustrated and saddened. I have been told yes it is CRPS. It is going to affect me the rest of my life. It also leads a lot of people to suicide because of the pain. If anyone has any history of this let me k...
by Tyek
October 14, 2014, 2:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 17999

Re: Oh the PAIN!

Big appointment tomorrow. Will see if I have somehow gotten Diabetes which could have caused the Issues with the nerve. I am in decent shape, so hoping it is not that, but I know diabetes is not just about weight. I will also get final word on if I have CRPS. Wish me luck please. I need it.
by Tyek
October 12, 2014, 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 17999

Re: Oh the PAIN!

Probably not the rest of your life. At the rate neural regeneration and machine miniaturization are proceeding, you'll be a prime guinea pig candidate for nerve regeneration therapy. Apparently I have CRPS, http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex_regional_pain_syndrome which is a brutal condition. I...
by Tyek
October 7, 2014, 7:07 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

Winnow wrote:PS4 doesn't have this!

http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/07/tech/gami ... ?hpt=hp_c3
From what I read the PS4 and XBox have had equally horrific results.
by Tyek
September 29, 2014, 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 17999

Re: Oh the PAIN!

add neuropathy to my list of issues, i would not wish nerve damage on anyone. I had the nerve severed above the ankle, but apparantly the damage affected the sural nerve and other nerves in rhe area and has branched out.

I get to enjoy a plethora of medicines and pain the rest of my life. Lucky me.
by Tyek
September 28, 2014, 9:00 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor Xbox/PS
Replies: 14
Views: 3216

Re: Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor Xbox/PS

riiiightt
by Tyek
September 28, 2014, 5:57 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor Xbox/PS
Replies: 14
Views: 3216

Re: Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor Xbox/PS

you don't think it is worth owning both? I have both. I prefer the PS4, but the Xbone is by no means a "bad" console, It is worth owning if you can afford both.
by Tyek
September 14, 2014, 8:13 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Destiny
Replies: 387
Views: 72978

Re: Destiny

I think I am level 7 or 8. Are all the missions simple get to point A, Now go to point B, now protect your ghost from waves of enemies? I hope they mix it up a bit. I have not talked to Shaxx or whatever his name is because I am afraid to go PVP. I was shot at a bunch of time on a mission by some hi...
by Tyek
September 13, 2014, 3:57 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

I loved Intellivision Horse Racing (not sure why) and Utopia. Agree about the controller. It was awful. I still have my intellivision in the attic. Controller side buttons are all chewed up from nail marks
by Tyek
September 13, 2014, 2:01 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

But the PS4 is better. I do use it more. A lot more. My tv is old, only 2 HDMI ports so the only thing I do with XBone is play the TV through it, the occasional Netflix movie and I did play some of the Max game they gave away. I am not saying the Xbone is bad though, just currently not using it as ...
by Tyek
September 13, 2014, 12:19 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

Eh. That's just the US. So even if does make a "comeback" that doesn't mean much when global sales are taken into consideration. I don't know why everyone seems to think if a console isn't the best selling one of that generation then it's a failure. The XBO is still selling decently it's ...
by Tyek
September 12, 2014, 6:54 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244071

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

Eh. That's just the US. So even if does make a "comeback" that doesn't mean much when global sales are taken into consideration. I don't know why everyone seems to think if a console isn't the best selling one of that generation then it's a failure. The XBO is still selling decently it's ...
by Tyek
August 8, 2014, 5:45 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Stuff to watch on Netflix
Replies: 40
Views: 12468

Re: Stuff to watch on Netflix

This one is from 2008, so many of you may have seen it already. Very emotional documentary called Dear Zachary. It is GREAT!!!
by Tyek
August 1, 2014, 12:17 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Add a cool song
Replies: 451
Views: 194373

Re: Add a cool song

This is the band my son is in. They will be announcing him as the new guitarist This is their new song. He did not record this one with them, but will be playing his first show with them July 27th. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWzjqNbvovQ Their EP "The Cold Summer" released on ITunes la...
by Tyek
July 13, 2014, 12:45 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 65
Views: 27435

Re: World Cup 2014

yeah, and even American football has rules against taking out another player's legs in many situations Don't get me wrong, played the sport for 30+ years. I even used flopping to my advantage on occasion. I just hate the rolling around on the ground after. You got the foul just get up and dust off....