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by Tyek
February 9, 2014, 6:55 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 253258

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

Second one worked but did not get to play it yet. TV picture keeps flashing but family going to Disneyland for my birthday. Need All the physical therapy I can get, incision ripped open on one of the surgeries and scar tissue is BAD. Also had to take a customer to SC to play one of the nicest course...
by Tyek
February 9, 2014, 3:01 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 253258

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

I now own both systems and I can say this Winnow. I enjoy my PS4 a lot. I don't know how the Xbox One is yet, the first system I got would not update past 76% or 119 kb so it never started. I looked it up, this seems to be the magic number. So I tried the reset thing, the flash update thing and now ...
by Tyek
January 22, 2014, 9:15 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather
Replies: 29
Views: 9890

Re: Weather

In Atlanta, holy crap.4 degrees wind chill. Yesterday I was in 83 degree weather.Golfing Friday supposed to be 38 degrees.
by Tyek
January 14, 2014, 5:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Weather
Replies: 29
Views: 9890

Re: Weather

Canelek wrote:Yeah, it can get a bit depressing in Feb, Mar. This is why people take vacations then. :) There is always the Bend area if you don't mind snow. Great Cascade views!
I would love a day of rain instead of wind gusts in the 60 -80 mph range like we have been getting all winter.
by Tyek
January 7, 2014, 7:50 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 245058

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

I suppose you could apply that to either of the xbox exclusives, but I was referring to anything zombie. Or in this case Dead Rising. I'm not as good at being winnow as winnow :( I found the PS4 at Costco. Had to buy a bundle, but was $489 with a second added controller, 10 dollars added to wallet,...
by Tyek
January 3, 2014, 6:50 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 245058

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

I decided to buy a PS4 for myself. My little reward for an amazing year at work. Cannot find them anywhere. I could have gotten an XBOX One at virtually every store. They are everywhere, but hearing PS4's are almost impossible to find. Not sure if that is telling or not. I know the guy at Gamestop t...
by Tyek
December 30, 2013, 7:07 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NFL 2013
Replies: 64
Views: 26984

Re: NFL 2013

Lance Moore is now my new favorite Football player

Hingle McCringleberry - Penn State.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1904 ... n-after-td
by Tyek
November 28, 2013, 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 18136

Re: Oh the PAIN!

Well, unfortunately I survived. I had 2 surgeries the same day. I had the knee done. I found out both ACL's are gone. MCL and PCL on right knee gone. I had the cartilage floating around in there removed and the torn ones trimmed. Sad thing is my ankle is so bad I did not feel most of that. I had the...
by Tyek
November 25, 2013, 12:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 18136

Re: Oh the PAIN!

Good luck, sir. Thanks, hard part is I have to coach my team in a tournament this weekend. I am dreading it, but excited. The girls are playing strong. We are getting everyone back for the season ending tournament, so hopefully I can manage pain well and enjoy it and still coach ok. Weird week, had...
by Tyek
November 25, 2013, 2:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 18136

Re: Oh the PAIN!

Well, here we go again.Got a cortizone shot in the knee again. New cartilage is wearing out and pieces floating around in the knee. Nerve damage in ankle has led to me scheduling surgery 13 in November. Thy are going to sever my Sural Nerve. i may try and have them clean the knee up the same day. T...
by Tyek
November 9, 2013, 2:14 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 253258

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

The PlayStation 4 won't be the only console launching with a critical patch this year. The Xbox One is going to be similarly hobbled. Actually, hobbled might be too kind a term. Without the update, you've essentially bought yourself a $500 brick. In an interview with Engadget, Microsoft senior dire...
by Tyek
November 8, 2013, 10:11 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 253258

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

The PlayStation 4 won't be the only console launching with a critical patch this year. The Xbox One is going to be similarly hobbled. Actually, hobbled might be too kind a term. Without the update, you've essentially bought yourself a $500 brick. In an interview with Engadget, Microsoft senior dire...
by Tyek
November 8, 2013, 3:02 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 253258

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

I'm at work so haven't watched the video yet. But just the screenshot made me shudder. It's not Xbox related at all I just hate the 'Metrop' UI with a passion. It seriously makes my inner child cry and that's probably the one thing that most put me off on the XBO. And yes if Sony copied the UI I'd ...
by Tyek
October 25, 2013, 5:22 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Official Windows 8 Blows Thread
Replies: 289
Views: 87123

Re: Official Windows 8 Blows Thread

You can create a local account without the Microsoft account. It is a bit obfuscated during the setup though. It's one of the text links near the bottom and not a button. And the MS Store breaks, so you can't load the basic programs that should've come with the OS. You have to have an MS account to...
by Tyek
October 5, 2013, 9:28 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: US Government Shutdown
Replies: 20
Views: 5237

Re: US Government Shutdown

Been Pretty Busy With Work And Coaching So Admittedly Behind On This, But My Opinion Ia Based On The Extremist From Both Parties Leading Us Into A Point Where They No Longer Can Negotiate. Anything Or Look Weak. I Hope You Are Right And This Is AN Isolated Incident, But I Think This Is Where We Are ...
by Tyek
October 4, 2013, 3:40 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: US Government Shutdown
Replies: 20
Views: 5237

Re: US Government Shutdown

This is both the Democrats and Republicans faults, at least the very small, illogical yet somehow most powerful groups. Extremists on both sides are holding this country hostage. Just stupid.
by Tyek
September 20, 2013, 3:12 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Apple - New Phone and Tablet
Replies: 703
Views: 165512

Re: Apple - New Phone and Tablet

forgot the important part of the article. Calling Gentlemen! the developer’s least profitable title yet, Seznec showed quite a lot of dignity and sympathy, commenting that the high piracy rate just showed that the team had made a game people want to play – especially as 95% of the piracy occurred in...
by Tyek
September 19, 2013, 8:04 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Stuff to watch on Netflix
Replies: 40
Views: 12504

Re: Stuff to watch on Netflix

Dead End was a decent horror film with a comedic tone. End was predictable and a let down, but the ride there was pretty good.
by Tyek
September 16, 2013, 5:58 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

Groups are raping and killing women, destroying whole towns, etc but there appears to be no oil so we leave it up to the aid groups to help them. The United States is already exploiting Africa for its natural resources, which in turn creates Africa's other valuable resource: poverty. For it is pove...
by Tyek
September 16, 2013, 11:40 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

My main issue with everything is that we are not doing much at all in many African countries that are wiping out their own citizens but throw some oil in the mix and we are right there. Why do you think that the problem in these African countries is that there isn't enough AMERICA FUCK YEAH in them...
by Tyek
September 15, 2013, 10:29 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Stuff to watch on Netflix
Replies: 40
Views: 12504

Re: Stuff to watch on Netflix

they took away Starz, but Party Down was great. gotta love a caterer high on shrooms decorating the plate at a party with Swaztikas thinking it is a pretty design.
by Tyek
September 15, 2013, 9:39 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

Spang wrote:
Tyek wrote:If we leave the area then the radicals take over and commit atrocities.
When we invade a country and bomb its people, we are the radicals committing atrocities.

I already said that
by Tyek
September 14, 2013, 8:08 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Stuff to watch on Netflix
Replies: 40
Views: 12504

Re: Stuff to watch on Netflix

Orange is the New Black - Great show and a great callback to American Pie in one of the episodes.
Blue Mountain State - Mindless fun about a very corrupt College football team
by Tyek
September 14, 2013, 8:05 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

Also, I prefer drone attacks. Less mess and less lives (both American and innocents) are lost. I know that's not a popular opinion, but I think it gets better results than invading or sending in spec op teams. I also believe that drone strikes will get better and better over time. If drone strikes ...
by Tyek
September 13, 2013, 4:30 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

Aslanna wrote:
Tyek wrote:I just am amazed at how people claim Bush was a moron, but also an evil genius.
Bush WAS a moron. Cheney (and their buddy Rumsfeld) was the evil genius.
Ok I stand corrected. :D
by Tyek
September 13, 2013, 4:08 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

I still support him gross I do think it is curious that Obama seems to get a pass that no one on here would give a Republican. Hmm. The Obama hatred is pretty widespread at this point. The focus should be of a wider scope than a figurehead, of course. But, still. He is starting to get some heat, bu...
by Tyek
September 13, 2013, 2:04 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

Tyek, you're being a douche. As though nobody else on here initially supported Obama. I still support him, I was just having a little fun with Spang since he trolls half the threads here. I do think it is curious that Obama seems to get a pass that no one on here would give a Republican. I agree ab...
by Tyek
September 13, 2013, 7:59 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

Yeah, the poorer you got the more you wanted my money. I don't want your money, asshole. What's With the hurtful language? If you don't like being called an asshole, you should probably stop being an asshole. says the guy that has been called an asshole by everyone on the board, on numerous occasio...
by Tyek
September 12, 2013, 12:39 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

Spang wrote:
Tyek wrote:Yeah, the poorer you got the more you wanted my money.
I don't want your money, asshole.
What's With the hurtful language? I thought you were the boards Enlightened one.
by Tyek
September 12, 2013, 1:21 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

How is that "Change" going Spang? I've evolved politically since I first voted for Barack Obama in 2008. I've been moving further left on the political spectrum ever since and no longer support him. The change has been quite good, actually. Thanks for asking. Yeah, the poorer you got the ...
by Tyek
September 9, 2013, 3:43 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Syria
Replies: 57
Views: 15530

Re: Syria

How is that "Change" going Spang?

I repeat, I voted for Obama too, but I knew we would not have any change. I just got tired of voting for old white guys. That was truly the only change.

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
by Tyek
September 5, 2013, 4:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh the PAIN!
Replies: 43
Views: 18136

Re: Oh the PAIN!

Well, here we go again.Got a cortizone shot in the knee again. New cartilage is wearing out and pieces floating around in the knee. Nerve damage in ankle has led to me scheduling surgery 13 in November. Thy are going to sever my Sural Nerve. i may try and have them clean the knee up the same day. Th...
by Tyek
September 4, 2013, 11:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: E Cigarette
Replies: 93
Views: 34540

Re: E Cigarette

oh that wacky Spang, he is at it again.
by Tyek
August 29, 2013, 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: E Cigarette
Replies: 93
Views: 34540

Re: E Cigarette

I still want my 12 month chip for Christmas though. Drug addicts are lucky, they get achievements. Kind of like a reward for not smacking your hand with a hammer? That was how someone from AA described it. Ex-addicts of sorts need to make a conscious effort to not be douchey about it. Smokers seem ...
by Tyek
August 26, 2013, 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!
Replies: 157
Views: 48497

Re: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!

Thanks, watching them take pictures with the trophy with HUGE grins for 45 minutes in all the tournaments made it worth it. The Tournaments were awesome for helping us pull it off, both had enough teams but knew what I was trying to do and helped us out.
by Tyek
August 26, 2013, 2:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!
Replies: 157
Views: 48497

Re: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!

I think you are the racist one... Of course you do. But you're one of those colorblind motherfuckers who don't see race, who think that all men are created equal because some slave owners said so 237 years ago. Well here's another newsflash for you: they're not. They should be, but the system says ...
by Tyek
August 22, 2013, 2:29 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: AMD: PS4 performance advantage over XB1
Replies: 8
Views: 1851

Re: AMD: PS4 performance advantage over XB1

Canelek wrote:
kyoukan wrote:technology gape
Caught that too. Way too much for a family VV forum. Next is AtM and all manner of horrors.
Should have titled this "Trolling for Winnows".
by Tyek
August 22, 2013, 2:28 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Official Windows 8 Blows Thread
Replies: 289
Views: 87123

Re: Official Windows 8 Blows Thread

I had a big failure on my PC, so we bought a new HP Envy. I know HP sucks but it is a pretty nice setup, I moved my harddrives over. This was my first experience with windows 8 and I am not digging it. Also can't get itunes to work on it. I click on the icon and it sits. I tried changing permissions...
by Tyek
August 16, 2013, 12:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I got married!
Replies: 23
Views: 10009

Re: I got married!

Congrats
by Tyek
July 28, 2013, 12:32 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Another white guy shot up a bunch of people.
Replies: 340
Views: 85732

Re: Another white guy shot up a bunch of people.

If a jury looks at the evidence presented and is still convinced to their soul that the person is guilty, it is their moral imperative to convict. That is why there are jury trials. That is the entire point of a jury appointed judicial system. Otherwise guilt or innocence can be determined by a flo...
by Tyek
July 27, 2013, 2:29 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Another white guy shot up a bunch of people.
Replies: 340
Views: 85732

Re: Another white guy shot up a bunch of people.

kyoukan wrote:isn't that exactly what a jury decides? guilt? If they "know in their heart" then they convict.
I thought the jury was supposed to decide based on the evidence presented. That is a pretty damning comment on the prosecutions case.
by Tyek
July 18, 2013, 1:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Salary Negotiation
Replies: 61
Views: 24558

Re: Salary Negotiation

bump Interviewing with the networking team of another company. They are desperate for talent (and the perks are insaaane) so I figure why not get a good idea of how much leverage I have. Anybody else ever been in a similar situation while still employed? Years ago I worked for a big rep firm and wa...
by Tyek
July 15, 2013, 1:57 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Another white guy shot up a bunch of people.
Replies: 340
Views: 85732

Re: Another white guy shot up a bunch of people.

Moral to the story: If someone is following you, don't lose them and then stalk the stalker for 4 minutes and then jump them and pound them senseless as they may have a gun and shoot you dead. Following someone that looks suspicious isn't a crime. It may be frustrating that the initial cause was be...
by Tyek
July 12, 2013, 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!
Replies: 157
Views: 48497

Re: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!

I can only assume the people attempting to engage Spang in serious discussion, at least on their side of the conversation, are simply doing so out of boredom or, as in my case, for their own personal amusement. Because it's obvious he's the biggest troll on VV. For the most part, plus it is good pr...
by Tyek
July 12, 2013, 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!
Replies: 157
Views: 48497

Re: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!

I think you are the racist one... Of course you do. But you're one of those colorblind motherfuckers who don't see race, who think that all men are created equal because some slave owners said so 237 years ago. Well here's another newsflash for you: they're not. They should be, but the system says ...
by Tyek
July 12, 2013, 3:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!
Replies: 157
Views: 48497

Re: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!

That's actually not true. But I can understand why you would think that, since you don't agree with anything I say, largely because I say it. Because you are completely unwilling to look at anything outside of your limited, juvenile thought process. I think you are over thirty right? Yet you sound ...
by Tyek
July 12, 2013, 3:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!
Replies: 157
Views: 48497

Re: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!

Telling Black people to get an education and to stop being criminals is very, uh, racist, to say the least. I would tell any person that regardless of race, religion or gender, you are the one that specified Black people. I think you are the racist one, it looks like you are implying they can't acc...
by Tyek
July 11, 2013, 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!
Replies: 157
Views: 48497

Re: "Soon" vegans will have no excuse!

So you pulled it out of your ass as usual. Not exactly. Omnivores vastly outnumber vegans and vegetarians in the United States. These omnivores eat vegetables. These omnivores also eat rice, pasta... oh, and quinoa. And the animals that these omnivores eat also consume quinoa. All of these facts le...
by Tyek
July 10, 2013, 8:19 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Firefall
Replies: 2
Views: 963

Re: Firefall

The live action reminded me of the old Wing Commander game with Malcom McDowell.
by Tyek
June 28, 2013, 10:09 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: E3 - 2013
Replies: 147
Views: 34311

Re: E3 - 2013

Leonaerd wrote:Why buy both? The exclusives list is too small for XB1, and I don't know of a more compelling reason.
There will be exclusives eventually that will come out. I can afford it, so why not?