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by Xouqoa
September 18, 2009, 12:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retrotainment BBS
Replies: 14
Views: 3452

Re: Retrotainment BBS

Need some more BRE and FE players!
by Xouqoa
September 15, 2009, 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ouch!
Replies: 1
Views: 770

Re: Ouch!

You're doing it all wrong.
by Xouqoa
September 12, 2009, 6:13 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!
Replies: 247
Views: 52328

Re: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!

I kind of liked Davos' story. >_>
by Xouqoa
September 11, 2009, 6:41 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Revamp of a classic - Grilled Cheese
Replies: 26
Views: 5839

Re: Revamp of a classic - Grilled Cheese

Fry it in some rosemary laced olive oil, instead of butter.

Mmmmmm.
by Xouqoa
September 11, 2009, 5:34 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Borderlands
Replies: 195
Views: 40230

Re: Borderlands

:( : I don't have any friends that work at Gearbox any more, so I doubt I will get an advance copy.

:) : One of them now works at Bioware in Austin and is working on the Star Wars MMO. :D
by Xouqoa
September 5, 2009, 12:36 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Did Glenn Beck rape and murder a girl in 1990?
Replies: 41
Views: 5642

Re: Did Glenn Beck rape and murder a girl in 1990?

Keverian FireCry wrote:Glenn Beck utterly destroys all reason and rationality in anyone who listen/watches him and believes his bullshit.
What else would you expect from a child raping murderer?
by Xouqoa
September 4, 2009, 7:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retrotainment BBS
Replies: 14
Views: 3452

Re: Retrotainment BBS

Siji wrote:That reminded me how much I miss BBS action. Color 64 & PCBoard FTW!
Come play some games, then!
by Xouqoa
September 2, 2009, 6:29 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Weeds Season 5
Replies: 14
Views: 1944

Re: Weeds Season 5

I just watched S1 on Netflix, and it was awesome. I can't wait to catch up on the other 4.
by Xouqoa
September 2, 2009, 3:10 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: bit-torrent
Replies: 4
Views: 1264

Re: bit-torrent

HACK THE PLANET!
by Xouqoa
September 1, 2009, 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Facebook
Replies: 60
Views: 11623

Re: Facebook

Well, I will agree that there needs to be more black and white communication between Facebook apps and the end user, as far as what sort of data will be exposed to the application you are about to use. I think if you are careful though, you can avoid a lot of that stuff. Honestly, I look at those &q...
by Xouqoa
September 1, 2009, 3:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Facebook
Replies: 60
Views: 11623

Re: Facebook

Out of curiosity, what sort of information could one gain which would be considered dangerous through Facebook? Let's say I make an application in a direct attempt to harvest data for nefarious purposes, yet do it within the TOS of Facebook. What would I have to gain? Personally speaking, I don't re...
by Xouqoa
September 1, 2009, 11:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retrotainment BBS
Replies: 14
Views: 3452

Re: Retrotainment BBS

I'll look and see if I can find either of those, Xat.
by Xouqoa
August 31, 2009, 10:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retrotainment BBS
Replies: 14
Views: 3452

Retrotainment BBS

So, I was feeling particularly nostalgic and set up a BBS. You can access it in your browser, via a Flash based Telnet application, by visiting http://www.retrotainment.net You can also use any standard terminal program (Putty is a good one) to access it, or via the regular telnet command in Windows...
by Xouqoa
August 26, 2009, 3:18 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Black Dynamite
Replies: 12
Views: 1859

Re: Black Dynamite

That looks great. I can't wait!
by Xouqoa
August 26, 2009, 3:06 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!
Replies: 247
Views: 52328

Re: ASoiaF - Game of Thrones - HBO -- Official News!

Looking good so far. I can't wait to see how this ends up. I just hope they get to tell the story and it doesn't get canned after a season or two.
by Xouqoa
August 26, 2009, 2:47 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: District 9
Replies: 27
Views: 4705

Re: District 9

My wife and I both really liked this. We took my dad and he seemed to enjoy it as well. I thought the guy playing the main character was great.

I am hoping if they do a District 10 movie that it explains the back story of the Prawns a little bit.
by Xouqoa
August 19, 2009, 2:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: gamers are fat
Replies: 6
Views: 1295

Re: gamers are fat

Keverian FireCry wrote:And here I was thinking that sitting in one spot, moving little else than my fingers, while consuming coma-inducing sugared drinks and cheap burritos was going to be my golden ticket to perfect physique.
Worked for me. You must be doing it all wrong.
by Xouqoa
August 18, 2009, 12:26 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Google Voice
Replies: 32
Views: 7696

Re: Google Voice

Animalor wrote:I have Vonage at home with my work cell. works well enough
Same here.
by Xouqoa
August 10, 2009, 9:57 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Funny People - Not so much...
Replies: 8
Views: 1078

Re: Funny People - Not so much...

Too bad, I was really hoping this would be good. The idea for the story seemed interesting.
by Xouqoa
August 4, 2009, 2:56 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Google Voice
Replies: 32
Views: 7696

Re: Google Voice

I got my invite today.

I tried to get (xxx) GO-WINGS or (xxx) RED-WING but there were no numbers available.

T_T
by Xouqoa
August 3, 2009, 3:42 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Julia Tuttle Causeway sex offender colony
Replies: 5
Views: 1012

Re: Julia Tuttle Causeway sex offender colony

Aslanna wrote:I agree that in most cases the list of things that can make someone a sex offender is too broad.
Yeah, agreed. It is often treated as a black and white case when there are many shades of grey in between.
by Xouqoa
July 25, 2009, 1:23 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Babylon A.D.
Replies: 17
Views: 2283

Re: Babylon A.D.

I just watched it tonight on Showtime or whatever. I agree with what everybody else has already said. I would really like to see the version the director wanted create, instead of the one the studio decided to put out. The version I watched was a disorganized mess, with a back story that could have ...
by Xouqoa
July 16, 2009, 3:21 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: SSD Drive P128 Corsair
Replies: 31
Views: 5430

Re: SSD Drive P128 Corsair

I'm still really pissed about losing my huge art collection. I've started using "second copy" automated folder backup for some of my more important stuff but haven't yet been backing up my larger stuff like movies, TV, music, artwork, comics, etc and need to start soon. Movies and Music a...
by Xouqoa
July 16, 2009, 2:57 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Lame
Replies: 0
Views: 2139

Lame

I bought a 2008 Civic SI Mugen edition on eBay for $19k and the seller backed out. :vv_pissed:
by Xouqoa
July 13, 2009, 6:17 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: True Blood
Replies: 83
Views: 16536

Re: True Blood

Great episode last night. That sure was a sexy ass party they having at Sookie's house while she was away.
by Xouqoa
July 12, 2009, 12:55 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: CFL Light Bulbs
Replies: 6
Views: 1638

Re: CFL Light Bulbs

Another update. Not one 23w (100W) CFL bulb has been lost since buying them. (now 14 months old and used multiple times every day) Six are in one of my bathrooms where the lights are turned on and off frequently. Today, a waspy looking creature got loose in my living room. I destroyed two lamps in ...
by Xouqoa
July 8, 2009, 5:35 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Facebook: The Movie
Replies: 27
Views: 4480

Re: Facebook: The Movie

On one hand, I want to dismiss this movie as stupid right off the bat. I can't imagine how they could make this interesting. On the other, and in direct response to Fash's comment, I argue this: Modern Marvels. It is a show that constantly takes completely mundane things (eg: corn, bridges, steel) a...
by Xouqoa
July 8, 2009, 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Guess who is 7 years old.
Replies: 16
Views: 2275

Guess who is 7 years old.

[Show]
VV!
Amazing, really.
by Xouqoa
July 6, 2009, 5:48 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Extras
Replies: 11
Views: 1613

Re: Extras

FINALLY getting around to watching Extras, and let me say, Kate Winslet talking dirty is bloody brilliant! Also, was cracking up when she was talking about how the sure way to win an oscar is to do a holocaust film, and lo and behold, she won for The Reader. Wait until you get to the episode with P...
by Xouqoa
July 6, 2009, 5:46 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: System and top 10 games sales - May
Replies: 21
Views: 2435

Re: System and top 10 games sales - May

What are some good games on the iPhone/iPod Touch?

All the ones I see look pretty lame, except for Zen Bound.
by Xouqoa
July 6, 2009, 1:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trailer for my new film
Replies: 9
Views: 1579

Re: Trailer for my new film

Pretty cool, Sparty!

My name is
by Xouqoa
July 1, 2009, 11:09 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Lets paint it white!
Replies: 58
Views: 7854

Re: Lets paint it white!

b) Roofs, again in cooler climes, you are going to want that black roof attracting the sun's energy. Its not as big of a deal because attics are all insulated up here and that also means the heat retention issues aren't as bad either because the insulation acts both ways. Have you ever seen those b...
by Xouqoa
June 30, 2009, 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OMG BEARS!
Replies: 8
Views: 1667

Re: OMG BEARS!

I loved when the guy was showing how the bear "probably" escaped. That was great, but something I'd expect to see on the Daily Show, not a "real" news program. I used to see Black Bears with some frequency in my boss' neighborhood in Florida. They are pretty harmless normally, an...
by Xouqoa
June 28, 2009, 11:33 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: How about the US!
Replies: 6
Views: 1460

Re: How about the US!

It was a fairly minor tournament, but it was impressive that they were able to beat Spain and almost beat Brasil.

The World Cup is the Superbowl of Soccer. :) That starts next year, and happens every four years.
by Xouqoa
June 28, 2009, 1:10 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Hangover
Replies: 20
Views: 3324

Re: The Hangover

Likewise, just saw it today.

"I didn't know they gave out rings at the Holocaust!"
by Xouqoa
June 26, 2009, 7:22 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Boxee
Replies: 16
Views: 6287

Re: Boxee

The Boxee interface is neat. I'm not really sure what to do with it, though. I mean, it runs on my PC and I can already watch Hulu and all that on my PC. If my Xbox or PS3 could connect to it and use the same interface, that would be hot. Edit: OH. I see. You are supposed to run it on a PC and conne...
by Xouqoa
June 25, 2009, 10:45 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Pacific - follow up to Band of Brothers
Replies: 28
Views: 7097

Re: The Pacific - follow up to Band of Brothers

Looks fantastic, I can't wait!
by Xouqoa
June 25, 2009, 10:42 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: How about the US!
Replies: 6
Views: 1460

Re: How about the US!

Yeah, I watched it on Espn360 and I also thought the US was outplayed most of the match, but when they got their (few) offensive opportunities they really made them count. I think Spain had the ball in our end for probably 70-85% of the game. :) Great game for the US defense and the goal keeper, tho...
by Xouqoa
June 23, 2009, 3:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taking a trip to Texas
Replies: 22
Views: 3244

Re: Taking a trip to Texas

Oh, sorry, I just saw this too! I would have totally come and punched you in the face, too. :razz:

Fry's is pretty awesome, especially the one up in Plano/Richardson on Plano Pkwy, which is probably the one you were at.
by Xouqoa
June 22, 2009, 10:28 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Moon
Replies: 13
Views: 2867

Re: Moon

Looks neat, I will definitely see that.
by Xouqoa
June 17, 2009, 5:36 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Pirahna 3D
Replies: 3
Views: 839

Re: Pirahna 3D

Keverian FireCry wrote:Why
I am guessing you didn't click the link. Kelly Brook getting motorboated by Riley Steele? What's not to like?
by Xouqoa
June 15, 2009, 11:15 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: mp4-converter
Replies: 13
Views: 2019

Re: mp4-converter

Fash wrote:gomusic.ru

9-20 cents a track. love it.
Interesting. I haven't seen that site.

I normally use Lala.com and switch over to iTunes when Lala doesn't have it available.
by Xouqoa
June 15, 2009, 2:08 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: True Blood
Replies: 83
Views: 16536

Re: True Blood

WTF is up with the lady that took Tara in? I'm curious as to what's "special" about her, and what her interest in Tara is. I think she is a shape shifter too, and/or has the ability to absorb other shape shifter's forms or something. That was the only thing I could think of that would cau...
by Xouqoa
June 13, 2009, 12:07 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL Playoffs '09
Replies: 79
Views: 10070

Re: NHL Playoffs '09

Well that was a bit anti-climatic seeing how the Wings didn't bother to do a whole lot until the last 10 minutes of the game. Again.

Oh well. How much does it suck to be Marian Hossa right now? I can't imagine the anguish he is feeling.

OH IRONY, THOU ART A CRUEL MISTRESS!
by Xouqoa
June 12, 2009, 6:22 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Pirahna 3D
Replies: 3
Views: 839

Pirahna 3D

I have no idea what this movie is about, but I will probably see it just because of this: http://www.wwtdd.com/2009/06/morning-headlines-15/ (probably NWS, but no nudity)
by Xouqoa
June 12, 2009, 2:25 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: mp4-converter
Replies: 13
Views: 2019

Re: mp4-converter

I have this free program called Format Factory that converts just about everything. I don't know if it will do what you want, but it might and it is free so it can't hurt. :)
by Xouqoa
June 9, 2009, 11:42 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL Playoffs '09
Replies: 79
Views: 10070

Re: NHL Playoffs '09

Xouqoa wrote:I think the series will go 7 with the home team winning every game, though.
Part of that statement has come true. I hope the second part does, too.
by Xouqoa
June 7, 2009, 1:15 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL Playoffs '09
Replies: 79
Views: 10070

Re: NHL Playoffs '09

What a blowout tonight. Be interesting to see if the Penguins can get back on track at home or not. I think they can, but we'll see.
by Xouqoa
June 4, 2009, 11:47 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL Playoffs '09
Replies: 79
Views: 10070

Re: NHL Playoffs '09

God, what a horrible second period for Detroit in that game. SH goal and two defensive gaffes that lead to goals. I think that was the worst I've seen them all playoff season.
by Xouqoa
June 3, 2009, 4:25 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL Playoffs '09
Replies: 79
Views: 10070

Re: NHL Playoffs '09

Well, if Pitt wins tomorrow night the series is even. If they can steal game 5 in Detroit, suddenly it is 3-2 Pittsburgh. Last year, no chance. This year, it is possible.

I think the series will go 7 with the home team winning every game, though.