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by Xouqoa
March 26, 2010, 1:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Post something good from youtube!
Replies: 454
Views: 149400

Re: Post something good from youtube!

A lot of you have probably seen this by now, but it is great even after repeated viewings.

ChatRoulette Improv w/ a Piano
by Xouqoa
March 22, 2010, 5:20 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28954

Re: Mass Effect 2

Just completed my insane playthrough of ME2. They were right. That was completely insane. The final boss was incredibly hard to beat with wave after wave of collectors as well as harbinger coming at you as well. My tactic became to bring him down until about 1/4 of his hp was left and then finished...
by Xouqoa
March 22, 2010, 5:16 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The no-vote vote is coming
Replies: 251
Views: 20681

Re: The no-vote vote is coming

Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote:Voluntarily, yes.
Generally, I would agree. But that doesn't always cut it.
by Xouqoa
March 22, 2010, 4:51 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The no-vote vote is coming
Replies: 251
Views: 20681

Re: The no-vote vote is coming

Midnyte_Ragebringer wrote:We don't have to be compassionate. It's the calls for compassion that has blinded you all while they steal away our liberties.
Sometimes it is necessary to work towards goals that benefit the whole, rather than just the individual.
by Xouqoa
March 22, 2010, 4:42 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: The no-vote vote is coming
Replies: 251
Views: 20681

Re: The no-vote vote is coming

Funkmasterr wrote:However, I don't give a shit if "they" die of pneumonia in the waiting room of the free clinic.
That's very compassionate of you, comrade.
by Xouqoa
March 16, 2010, 5:53 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: RIP Corey Haim
Replies: 8
Views: 1270

Re: RIP Corey Haim

My wife used to draw pictures of her and Corey Haim playing tennis together, so she was understandably upset about the news of his passing.
by Xouqoa
March 15, 2010, 7:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Charter...
Replies: 28
Views: 272763

Re: Our Charter...

miir wrote:96225 words
455376 characters
551771 characters with spaces

I'm a little bit shocked that PHPBB actually supports posts of that size.
Yeah, I was impressed that we were still standing after I submitted it. :)
by Xouqoa
March 15, 2010, 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Charter...
Replies: 28
Views: 272763

Re: Our Charter...

miir wrote:whatafuckingwalloftext!
AND you get to learn all about "Touched by an Angel" if you read it!
by Xouqoa
March 15, 2010, 4:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Charter...
Replies: 28
Views: 272763

Re: Our Charter...

List of Touched by an Angel episodes From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search This article has multiple issues. Please help improve the article or discuss these issues on the talk page. * It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve it by citing reliable s...
by Xouqoa
March 9, 2010, 8:07 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Cell Phone Tracking and Obama
Replies: 34
Views: 3534

Re: Cell Phone Tracking and Obama

_A_ nuke blast will only effect a limited area and the US is a rather large place. Also, the only nations that have the capability to do so (at present) in an effective way have good reasons not too. Depends on how high up it is. 300 miles is pretty high but that's not the point! http://upload.wiki...
by Xouqoa
March 5, 2010, 2:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Grammar Question
Replies: 27
Views: 4923

Re: Grammar Question

I think the real question is whether or not it should have the "th" at the end.
by Xouqoa
March 1, 2010, 5:02 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Anti-virus advice
Replies: 19
Views: 3627

Re: Anti-virus advice

The free Microsoft anti-virus has worked great for me. I actually DLed it based on advice from this board. I have it on 2 destops and 2 laptops. Never had a single issue. This. Microsoft Security Essentials has gotten some good press for good reason. It is an effective, non-obtrusive program, and i...
by Xouqoa
February 27, 2010, 4:14 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28954

Re: Mass Effect 2

Niffoni wrote:I think I'll pass on an Insanity playthrough. The husk/scion zerg rushes on my Infiltrator sucked bad enough on Normal.
Husk rushes are easily countered with Shockwave, if you have it.
by Xouqoa
February 26, 2010, 1:45 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Highest Level Hockey
Replies: 12
Views: 2516

Re: Highest Level Hockey

I can't believe the Red Win, er, Sweden lost!

Oh well. U-S-A! U-S-A! Hopefull we can get a rematch with Canada. If the US wins again, I think bragging rights will be in order. :) (I don't think they can beat them twice, though.)
by Xouqoa
February 24, 2010, 7:01 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28954

Re: Mass Effect 2

Animalor wrote:Insane Difficulty with a Sentinel(Tech/Biotic) is HARD...

Just got past Horizon last night
Yeah, I'm thinking my second playthrough will be on Insanity level with an Infiltrator or Soldier... not sure which. I did an Adept this time, on normal, and it is pretty easy.
by Xouqoa
February 17, 2010, 1:29 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect 2
Replies: 148
Views: 28954

Re: Mass Effect 2

Kwonryu DragonFist wrote: Image
haha, it DOES look like you. Funny stuff.

Also, this game is rad.
by Xouqoa
February 17, 2010, 12:58 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: So I think
Replies: 57
Views: 20540

Re: So I think

EQ 1 was real gaming with harsh penalties and extremely high satisfaction levels. WoW is for zombie players. The game plays itself if you get enough add-ons and you can read every detail online for help. And the toonish warped graphics are horrible! This thread is now complete, since Winnow has vis...
by Xouqoa
February 12, 2010, 2:00 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: So my year old laptop is dead.
Replies: 23
Views: 4340

Re: So my year old laptop is dead.

Yeah, it did have some, but not much. I'm hoping most of the tea was contained in the keyboard area, which had a plastic cover under it to help separate it from the rest of the components. I only paid $450 for the laptop (good deal) so if it only lasts a year or two, and then dies a horrible corrosi...
by Xouqoa
February 11, 2010, 8:07 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: So my year old laptop is dead.
Replies: 23
Views: 4340

Re: So my year old laptop is dead.

Off topic, but I just wanted to say that I spilled tea on my laptop today.

Luckily, it all works fine except for the keyboard, which I ruined while taking the machine apart to dry out. I was pretty surprised. It was a big glass of tea that I spilled all over it!
by Xouqoa
January 22, 2010, 9:37 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Lala Website
Replies: 7
Views: 2525

Re: Lala Website

I guess it's not bad if you listen to mainstream music. I don't see any results from that site when I do a google search. They have quite a lot of indie stuff on there, if that's your thing. They actually purchased/funded WOXY For a while when it was in danger of running out of money. I try to buy ...
by Xouqoa
January 18, 2010, 9:25 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Everything's Amazing and Nobodys Happy
Replies: 1
Views: 899

Re: Everything's Amazing and Nobodys Happy

Funny because it is true, which really isn't very funny.
by Xouqoa
January 16, 2010, 11:48 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Cox Connection Issues
Replies: 20
Views: 3724

Re: Cox Connection Issues

Winnow wrote: I'm tired of telling the story : )
Dear Penthouse,

I always thought the porno plot with the cable repairman was so cliche. That is, until the other day, when the unthinkable happened....
by Xouqoa
January 16, 2010, 11:44 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Data Recovery (NTFS Volume(s))
Replies: 22
Views: 3915

Re: Data Recovery (NTFS Volume(s))

Animalor wrote: he wrote everything by hand and in HTML

He writes everything he does in assembly as well.
That's some serious geek cred, there.
by Xouqoa
January 15, 2010, 5:24 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Tonight Show: Drama
Replies: 48
Views: 7620

Re: The Tonight Show: Drama

haha, ruthless
by Xouqoa
January 13, 2010, 1:04 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Tonight Show: Drama
Replies: 48
Views: 7620

Re: The Tonight Show: Drama

Yeah, I like Conan a lot but Furgeson is hilarious.
by Xouqoa
January 12, 2010, 7:53 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Tonight Show: Drama
Replies: 48
Views: 7620

The Tonight Show: Drama

I think it is plainly obvious who I support in the whole fiasco.
by Xouqoa
January 9, 2010, 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Dude abides...What if?
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Re: The Dude abides...What if?

Oh, man. Want. My wife said she'd take me for my birthday, too!
by Xouqoa
January 9, 2010, 12:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Dude abides...What if?
Replies: 6
Views: 1717

Re: The Dude abides...What if?

I think I'd like to see this performed on stage.
by Xouqoa
January 6, 2010, 1:44 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: New Laptop time
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

Re: New Laptop time

I ended up getting an HP (gag) from Best Buy since they didn't have the Toshiba I eventually settled on. This one has a dual core AMD Turion and 8gb of memory. It has an ATI video card, and seems to run WoW okay but that's all I have put on it. I was priced at $699 but on unmarked clearance for $450...
by Xouqoa
December 29, 2009, 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VV Dying
Replies: 75
Views: 17690

Re: VV Dying

Winnow wrote:
Ashur wrote:Aren't all the retired folks married?

That's no excuse. Dexter was married and he still had time to kill people on top of raising kids and his normal job.
[Show]
was
by Xouqoa
December 28, 2009, 9:23 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: New Laptop time
Replies: 4
Views: 1311

New Laptop time

I am going to get a new laptop sometime early this year, hopefully when there are some good prices floating around. Any suggestions? I will mainly use it as a web development/server machine, but it would be nice to play games on it as well. I'm looking for something under $700 if possible, and am cu...
by Xouqoa
December 28, 2009, 5:56 pm
Forum: Christmas
Topic: Do Atheist's Celebrate Christmas?
Replies: 35
Views: 14044

Re: Do Atheist's Celebrate Christmas?

I think Christmas has devolved into a commercial holiday more than anything else. That may have been said already, I didn't RTFT. I'm Agnostic, but I think Christmas is swell.
by Xouqoa
December 28, 2009, 5:52 pm
Forum: Christmas
Topic: LOOT.
Replies: 48
Views: 19295

Re: LOOT.

I am shocked and awed. My brother and Mom hooked me up with a Logitech Harmony One remote w/ PS3 adapter to replace my pile o' remotes! :D http://images.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.gadgetgrid.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/harmony-one.png&usg=AFQjCNHEyR7k8XjHzQxAoAR...
by Xouqoa
December 10, 2009, 3:24 pm
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Mexican Dishes
Replies: 8
Views: 4236

Re: Mexican Dishes

A little late for your party, but I made these the other night and they were pretty good. I was somewhat apprehensive due to the simplicity of the recipe, but they were tasty.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spinach-En ... etail.aspx
by Xouqoa
December 10, 2009, 1:32 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: Go Kings GO!
Replies: 7
Views: 1928

Re: Go Kings GO!

I just hope the Wings get back some players that are currently on IR. Ugh.... talk about a beating.
by Xouqoa
November 30, 2009, 9:57 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Another for-sure WoW killer
Replies: 10
Views: 2099

Re: Another for-sure WoW killer

Sylvus wrote:Just because you can't masturbate to it, doesn't mean the graphics are bad!
Bazinga.
by Xouqoa
November 9, 2009, 8:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So let's say
Replies: 34
Views: 6802

Re: So let's say

Could be a once in a lifetime chance to see a part of the world that most Americans will never get to view.

On the other hand, there is a certain level of risk involved; but at this point it is probably minimal. I would probably do it if I were in your situation.
by Xouqoa
November 3, 2009, 2:46 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Home Theatre surge protection
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

Re: Home Theatre surge protection

I actually picked up a Tripp-Lite surge protector on Amazon for $35, I think that'll work nice. It's not a line conditioner, but maybe they can get one of those later on.
by Xouqoa
November 2, 2009, 8:25 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Dragon Age
Replies: 110
Views: 14952

Re: Dragon Age

I want to get this after I play Borderlands some more. I think I will have to get the PC version though cause Assassin's Creed 2 comes out soon and my wife will be hard to get away from the tv/consoles. :(
by Xouqoa
October 30, 2009, 6:50 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Water Intoxication
Replies: 27
Views: 3923

Re: Water Intoxication

Aslanna wrote:But not a new mother.
I dunno, I don't think there is much you CAN'T buy with $16m. I bet they could hire somebody to be their mother.
by Xouqoa
October 28, 2009, 12:25 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Home Theatre surge protection
Replies: 3
Views: 1111

Home Theatre surge protection

So, my parents just got a new TV + HTiB set up and they currently have a $5 power strip as surge protection.

Any recommendations? I got a refurb Monster Power deck for mine on eBay for $99 but I don't see to be able to find any now.
by Xouqoa
October 19, 2009, 2:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Printing companies?
Replies: 4
Views: 1772

Re: Printing companies?

100 4x6 cards? Find a friend with a color inkjet or laser and print them there. :) You could also try Kinko's/FedEx Office and see what they would charge. Most printing companies that use an actual printing press will charge you a lot to do just 100 impressions of something, but there might be some ...
by Xouqoa
October 15, 2009, 5:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Costochondral Strain - VVmd?
Replies: 11
Views: 2724

Re: Costochondral Strain - VVmd?

That sounds like a injury you'd get from shopping at Costco too often.
by Xouqoa
October 12, 2009, 2:09 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Total War: Napoleon
Replies: 6
Views: 1331

Re: Total War: Napoleon

Empire just didn't have the same feel as Medieval 2... I have it, but I just couldn't get into it. I'm not sure why.
by Xouqoa
September 30, 2009, 9:08 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Heroes Vol. 5 : Does Anyone care anymore?
Replies: 46
Views: 17352

Re: Heroes Vol. 5 : Does Anyone care anymore?

It has been okay so far. I'm not in love with it like I was in Season 1, but it is still watchable. Barely.

The story arcs this season sound interesting, so I'll watch it for a while yet. It does get recorded though, we don't watch it live.
by Xouqoa
September 23, 2009, 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Retrotainment BBS
Replies: 14
Views: 3453

Re: Retrotainment BBS

Kwonryu DragonFist wrote:I miss the game Hack n Slash!
Is that an old BBS game? If so, I'll see if I can find it for you.
by Xouqoa
September 22, 2009, 11:26 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Curb - Season 7
Replies: 9
Views: 1251

Re: Curb - Season 7

First episode was great, of course. Larry is such a jackass.
by Xouqoa
September 21, 2009, 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Planning a Wedding
Replies: 55
Views: 17961

Re: Planning a Wedding

We were sort of in the same boat as you. We wanted to do it as cheap as possible since we had to pay for it ourselves. We ended up doing ours for just under $10k, and it turned out pretty nice I thought. - Food is going to be the most expensive part, most likely. There's just not really a way to get...
by Xouqoa
September 18, 2009, 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How to fail at using Facebook
Replies: 12
Views: 2299

Re: How to fail at using Facebook

lol love cave