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by Tyek
July 11, 2014, 6:34 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Add a cool song
Replies: 451
Views: 194643

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
by Tyek
July 11, 2014, 2:45 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 65
Views: 27493

Re: World Cup 2014

kinda funny, I get asked about the flopping by friends and customers all the time since they know I love soccer. It is the one thing, more then any other that haters of the sport mention. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/soccer-dirty-tackle/soccer-flopping-in-real-life-is-hysterical--infuriating--video...
by Tyek
July 7, 2014, 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Looking for a good deed for today???
Replies: 0
Views: 6929

Looking for a good deed for today???

I am trying everything I can to get the girls I coach noticed by colleges. We charge about 10% of what the top teams charge, so we need to raise money every way we can. We have a car wash on August 2nd, we sold chocolates. I even tried the Goodwill Fundraiser once. I found out about a site called Go...
by Tyek
June 24, 2014, 3:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Poll: Obama rating slips
Replies: 489
Views: 139299

Re: Poll: Obama rating slips

edit, nm....forgot who I was trying to talk to. No point.
by Tyek
June 23, 2014, 8:17 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Poll: Obama rating slips
Replies: 489
Views: 139299

Re: Poll: Obama rating slips

Spang wrote:The problem isn't one president or all presidents. The problem is capitalism.
Because Socialism and Communism have done wonders for the people who lived under those systems. Like others said, it is the people that cause the problems.
by Tyek
June 23, 2014, 7:09 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 65
Views: 27493

Re: World Cup 2014

It would go down to GD first, and a Germany loss to the US "could" send them home too. Updated Soccer Power Index odds to advance: - Germany: 99.7 percent - United States: 76 percent - Ghana: 19 percent - Portugal: 5 percent Simplest Scenarios - Germany: Advance with win/draw vs. USA - Un...
by Tyek
June 18, 2014, 8:39 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Game Deals (No Canadians Allowed!)
Replies: 499
Views: 120200

Re: Game Deals (No Canadians Allowed!)

Aslanna wrote:http://www.gog.com/ Bunch of bundles on sale today. I think it's the last day of their sale. Also Magrunner for free. Never heard of it prior to today!
Thanks! Grabbed the Wing Commander Set 9 dollars!
by Tyek
June 15, 2014, 11:47 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 65
Views: 27493

Re: World Cup 2014

Not World Cup news, but it is soccer related and I am proud of the ladies I coach. We were one of 32 teams approved to play in one of the largest showcases in California. A lot of teams applied and we were chosen. Another road trip in July! My U16 girls just won a U19 tournament this weekend, beati...
by Tyek
June 14, 2014, 2:28 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 65
Views: 27493

Re: World Cup 2014

Great to see Robben get a brace and help stop Spain from getting any points in their first match. The timing on van Persie's header was just friggin' perfect. https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/q71/s480x480/10411069_10152276748649821_2747405477405619174_n.jpg?oh=8f22fef...
by Tyek
June 11, 2014, 2:14 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 65
Views: 27493

Re: World Cup 2014

Not World Cup news, but it is soccer related and I am proud of the ladies I coach. We were one of 32 teams approved to play in one of the largest showcases in California. A lot of teams applied and we were chosen. Another road trip in July!
by Tyek
June 8, 2014, 1:09 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2014
Replies: 65
Views: 27493

Re: World Cup 2014

What's a "World Cup"? It is a new thread on our aging board! Boog, The wife and I have our USMNT T-shirts, ready to go watch some of the games at the bar. She loves the game after watching my team develop the past few years. I don't post a ton, but will definitely be watching the World Cup.
by Tyek
May 15, 2014, 2:15 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 253079

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

I'm rooting for Sony do do well while defending Microsoft from some of the crazier comments made. It's Sony fanbois that ate up all of the marketing hype Sony spewed out that caused issues with Microsoft's "vision". Microsoft actually had the better offering for the future but wasn't able...
by Tyek
April 29, 2014, 3:31 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Stuff to watch on Netflix
Replies: 40
Views: 12491

Re: Stuff to watch on Netflix

Mortified Nation was good and funny
by Tyek
April 24, 2014, 1:55 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: E3 - 2014
Replies: 60
Views: 22371

Re: E3 - 2014

Not far away! Any predictions? I am going to call it now and you can all acknowledge my genius after it happens. 1. Winnow will declare the XBOX One the winner in the console category 2. Winnow will declare that XBOX One has better exclusives 3. Winnow will declare the XBOX One has a much better co...
by Tyek
April 10, 2014, 8:24 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 253079

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

Xbox One has the better exclusives. PS4 has like one decent exclusive. Once the brainwash marketing hype fades, you're left with the Xbox One being the console for "gamerz" along with also being better at everything else. Xbox One is doing just fine. What cracks me up is fanbois absolutel...
by Tyek
April 8, 2014, 5:08 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official NextBox Thread!
Replies: 1335
Views: 253079

Re: The Official NextBox Thread!

but look at the beautiful placement of the buttons...
by Tyek
April 5, 2014, 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I've been a vegetarian for two days.
Replies: 1230
Views: 275951

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

Spang wrote:
Funkmasterr wrote:Which doesn't in any way, shape, or form negate the rest of the article or the claim in the text of my link.
Actually, it does. This study means very little.
That would make it like every study you have posted since you went wacko.
by Tyek
April 2, 2014, 8:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

Thanks Dak, we are getting to be a known entity which is what we set out for these girls. 2 More showcases later this summer. Pleasanton and either Ventura or Cerritos.
by Tyek
March 31, 2014, 12:38 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

We play 4-4-2 as a base then change up as we assess the opponent. Wind won't be an issue, we usually see 40-60 mph where we live from October to May. Won today 2-0 and finished first in our group. Girls got lots of attention from colleges. After the game a team from Orange County that knows us call...
by Tyek
March 30, 2014, 6:20 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

We play 4-4-2 as a base then change up as we assess the opponent. Wind won't be an issue, we usually see 40-60 mph where we live from October to May. Won today 2-0 and finished first in our group. Girls got lots of attention from colleges. After the game a team from Orange County that knows us call...
by Tyek
March 30, 2014, 6:20 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

We play 4-4-2 as a base then change up as we assess the opponent. Wind won't be an issue, we usually see 40-60 mph where we live from October to May. Won today 2-0 and finished first in our group. Girls got lots of attention from colleges. After the game a team from Orange County that knows us call...
by Tyek
March 30, 2014, 3:58 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

We play 4-4-2 as a base then change up as we assess the opponent. Wind won't be an issue, we usually see 40-60 mph where we live from October to May.
by Tyek
March 29, 2014, 11:42 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

Hey Winnow, I am in lovely Phoenix with the girls I coach. We are at a college Showcase at the Reach 11 soccer complex. Beat the #21 and #10 ranked teams in Arizona. Thanks for the nice weather, not super hot and fields are amazing. Ever been to the reach 11 complex? It is very very nice. Cool thing...
by Tyek
March 20, 2014, 9:04 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: inFAMOUS Second Son (Only on PlayStation!)
Replies: 18
Views: 2476

Re: inFAMOUS Second Son (Only on PlayStation!)

I had this at the register at Target Wednesday, but the other cashier saw it and told the guy they could not sell it. Gotta love teenage employees. They pulled the rest off the shelf. I wonder if any got out that day before the other cashier noticed.
by Tyek
March 16, 2014, 12:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOLY CRAP
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

Re: HOLY CRAP

i completely agree, just wish the government would spend that money wisely. They won't. Plus they took so damn much this year how can I still owe???
by Tyek
March 15, 2014, 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOLY CRAP
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

Re: HOLY CRAP

I Won A 2K Bonus For The Salesman Of The Year. After Taxes I Got To Keep 1083
by Tyek
March 8, 2014, 2:08 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Official Windows 8 Blows Thread
Replies: 289
Views: 87016

Re: Official Windows 8 Blows Thread

Or... You could accept that a vast majority of people simply don't like Windows 8. Whether or not you agree with the reasons they have is not relevant. You like it? Great! I will never buy another HP computer, but I got a email lately saying "Back by popular Demand, Windows 7" Then touted...
by Tyek
February 28, 2014, 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOLY CRAP
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

Re: HOLY CRAP

Fairweather Pure wrote:Congratulations! That is the type of award that will greatly assist you for the rest of your working life.

I hope all VVers experience a similar financial success this year!
Me too Fair.

This has been one hell of a day.
by Tyek
February 28, 2014, 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOLY CRAP
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

Re: HOLY CRAP

No kidding Winnow,

just got a $3600 raise!! Review went well.
by Tyek
February 28, 2014, 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOLY CRAP
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

Re: HOLY CRAP

Thanks, I love it. I am working with engineers on a new design to help eliminate the chances of wildfires in one product, helping another company to do their job more safely, every day you are working on something new and you can make really good money if you are good at it. I have my performance re...
by Tyek
February 28, 2014, 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOLY CRAP
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

Re: HOLY CRAP

Yep, but at least at my company it is a HUGE honor. They have a big conference call, at all National meetings they have one dinner where all previous winner sit at a special table. I am the first ever winner on the west coast. Kinda stunned.
by Tyek
February 28, 2014, 2:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HOLY CRAP
Replies: 14
Views: 5826

HOLY CRAP

I just beat out 70 people for salesperson of the year!!!!
by Tyek
February 27, 2014, 9:27 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

Funkmasterr wrote:Anyone that doesn't salivate like one of pavlov's dogs when they hear a zipper go down or see a cock (or female equivalent) is a total homophobe in spang's book.

yummmyyyyy!!!!! not homophobe!!!! :D :D :D
just do not tell my wife!
by Tyek
February 27, 2014, 3:52 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The U.S. will kick your country's ass
Replies: 17
Views: 6739

Re: The U.S. will kick your country's ass

Funkmasterr wrote:
Aabidano wrote:And yet we can't provide public healthcare as it's too expensive.
Yep. Our military spending is out of fucking control. Spang is right, as much as that pains me to say.
So that is where my bonus money tax is going!!
by Tyek
February 26, 2014, 9:05 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

My best friend is gay. My uncle is gay. I have 2 gay cousins. I dated openly bisexual women. My daughter's kindergarten class has a transgender student. Just like the racist who says he has a black friend doesn't prove that he's not a racist, none of this proves that you're not a homophobe. Spang i...
by Tyek
February 25, 2014, 11:43 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

Ellen is coming out at the tail end of the LGBT crusade! Try telling that to all of the LGBT youth who are contemplating suicide right now. It's too late to tell those who were successful. Everything's a fuckin' Crusade with you. HEY!!!! He has been waiting for this topic forever so he can finally ...
by Tyek
February 25, 2014, 11:40 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

You can certainly tell the region of the country people are from on this board. ummm isn't Arizona mixing Church and State with their new proposed bill allowing businesses to deny service to anyone (i.e. gay, mixed race, another religion) based on their religious beliefs. I don't know the whole sto...
by Tyek
February 25, 2014, 2:48 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

The gay football dude was brave. It is brave for any LGBT person to come out in a heterosexist society such as the United States. There are really very few countries this is acceptable in. It sucks because frankly who gives a shit who someone else sleeps with? As long as they are of age, consentual...
by Tyek
February 25, 2014, 2:44 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ellen Page's coming out speech
Replies: 88
Views: 27861

Re: Ellen Page's coming out speech

You can certainly tell the region of the country people are from on this board. ummm isn't Arizona mixing Church and State with their new proposed bill allowing businesses to deny service to anyone (i.e. gay, mixed race, another religion) based on their religious beliefs. I don't know the whole sto...
by Tyek
February 20, 2014, 8:31 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8019

Re: How to Fix America

Yeahp, it's not a great list. Some of it points in the right direction, though. Fix? I didn't know it was broken. Fiscal cliff. Just did my taxes..it sucks My tax guy says lots of people are going to be pissed this year. I am about to get my 4th qtr bonus and they will tax me 46% like they did ever...
by Tyek
February 20, 2014, 8:25 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8019

Re: How to Fix America

Mine stayed about the same. But I don't make 6 figures and as a contractor I don't get bonuses where I am at. 54% is better than 0%. Having said that I think the tax system could use an overhaul. Between my paycheck and bonus I lost out of over 20K in taxes last check. Obviously the bonus is what h...
by Tyek
February 19, 2014, 3:30 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244819

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

I have both and so far, I prefer the PS4. Obviously that will depend on the game, but at launch so far the PS4 is nicer to use. I hate that XBOX wants to control my cable and TV. I will say that it still seems the xbox updates are more streamlined and quicker, but overall I find myself drawn back t...
by Tyek
February 18, 2014, 9:19 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: The Official PS4 thread!
Replies: 1343
Views: 244819

Re: The Official PS4 thread!

Why the hmmmm? Obviously everyone would prefer to have both. I was simply stating if I had to choose one I'd (probably) rather have the better looking game at a slower frame rate. So for example Forza 5 is a good looking game but by all accounts is quite different than what they showed at E3 based ...
by Tyek
February 15, 2014, 7:41 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8019

Re: How to Fix America

Yeahp, it's not a great list. Some of it points in the right direction, though. Fix? I didn't know it was broken. Fiscal cliff. Just did my taxes..it sucks My tax guy says lots of people are going to be pissed this year. I am about to get my 4th qtr bonus and they will tax me 46% like they did ever...
by Tyek
February 11, 2014, 5:48 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Stuff to watch on Netflix
Replies: 40
Views: 12491

Re: Stuff to watch on Netflix

Not sure if this has been mentioned and I know I am late to the party but Sherlock Season 1 and 2 are GREAT.
by Tyek
February 11, 2014, 5:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8019

Re: How to Fix America

It sounds a lot like the old, "I want what you have without working for it" argument. All whining with no real solutions. Hooray Utopian society!! weeeeeueueuwuuwuwuu I was thinking the same thing. Utopia, where you get the stuff I need for me without me doing anything. Sounds like my 18 ...
by Tyek
February 11, 2014, 2:42 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8019

Re: How to Fix America

Spang wrote:
Tyek wrote:
Spang wrote:If you don't like a system where the politicians, corporations and wealthy have the power, then you may want to consider a system where the people have the power.
What system is that?
You wouldn't like it.
trust me, neither would you.
by Tyek
February 11, 2014, 5:03 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8019

Re: How to Fix America

Agree completely that the current batch of government is useless, but still do not know what you replace it with?? I would not mind paying as much as I do if I thought it was actually helping the system, but I feel like 6-7 dollars of every 10 I pay goes to the goverment officials or their buddies....
by Tyek
February 10, 2014, 7:35 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8019

Re: How to Fix America

Agree completely that the current batch of government is useless, but still do not know what you replace it with?? I am not in favor of any socialist system where I work hard, some guy does not and we get the same things. You see it in Unions today. They did great things once. Now they seem to rewar...
by Tyek
February 10, 2014, 12:13 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How to Fix America
Replies: 27
Views: 8019

Re: How to Fix America

Yeahp, it's not a great list. Some of it points in the right direction, though. Fix? I didn't know it was broken. Fiscal cliff. Just did my taxes..it sucks My tax guy says lots of people are going to be pissed this year. I am about to get my 4th qtr bonus and they will tax me 46% like they did ever...