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by Marbus
December 13, 2006, 10:24 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: RIP, Peter Boyle
Replies: 11
Views: 907

Yea he made that show, always reminded me of what my dad would be like if he actually said what he wanted to, heh. And yea "Puttin' on the Ritz" is definitely a memory but one of my favorite parts is when Gene Wilder says "HEY HANDSOME!" and he looks all around for someone... wil...
by Marbus
December 13, 2006, 4:46 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Impressed With Dell
Replies: 16
Views: 1594

That's BS, Dell is the only one that isn't, buy and HP and see what you get! Hell even Dell's Servers aren't which can save you a shitload on RAM. I got a quote to upgrade a PE1850 with 2GB and the same quote for a DL360 system at another location. The Dell memory (Kingston) was $290 the HP branded ...
by Marbus
December 11, 2006, 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Miir and Sylvos!!!!
Replies: 37
Views: 2876

WOOT! Happy Birthday Guys!

Marb
by Marbus
December 6, 2006, 7:32 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Thinking about buying a laptop: seeking advise
Replies: 17
Views: 1899

I've got like 4 friends with the new Dell XPS systems and they kick ass! For about 3K you can get one with 2GB of RAM and a 7900GTX Go system in it. If I could buy one now, that is what I would get.
by Marbus
December 6, 2006, 4:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: <333 The Arb Appreciation Thread <333
Replies: 35
Views: 2744

Happy Birthday!
by Marbus
December 1, 2006, 6:45 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Just say... NO!
Replies: 27
Views: 2171

Just say... NO!

Well here is more proof that the current adminstration is completely out of touch with reality... I just love to see how morally superior some people think they are compared to everyone else, what a freakin' joke... http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-10-30-abstinence-message_x.htm?csp=34 A...
by Marbus
December 1, 2006, 5:00 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ahmadienjad's Letter to the American People
Replies: 37
Views: 3044

I agree, that is why I said I would take him to Germany and tell him to drop the Zionist language... as I said, he won't be fully happy I'm sure but if we at least try to meet in the middle and could create a Pal state then we could get him to recognize Israel, he is too smart not realize it will ev...
by Marbus
December 1, 2006, 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OMG HAPPYBIRTHDAay GaiBard
Replies: 17
Views: 1293

Happy Birthday Stragi :P

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by Marbus
December 1, 2006, 12:47 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ahmadienjad's Letter to the American People
Replies: 37
Views: 3044

double post
by Marbus
December 1, 2006, 12:47 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ahmadienjad's Letter to the American People
Replies: 37
Views: 3044

Well remember that he does have a PhD and use to be a professor so he is well read, and very intelligent. I agree with most of what Noel said in his letter but I would also add that I believe that we as Americans need to come to terms with what we have done, both good and bad, in the middle east dur...
by Marbus
November 29, 2006, 6:50 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ahmadienjad's Letter to the American People
Replies: 37
Views: 3044

Ahmadienjad's Letter to the American People

(CNN) -- In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful O, Almighty God, bestow upon humanity the perfect human being promised to all by You, and make us among his followers. Noble Americans, Were we not faced with the activities of the US administration in this part of the world and the negat...
by Marbus
November 28, 2006, 12:20 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Digital Camera resources/forums
Replies: 8
Views: 864

Vor if you find one at a good price with a fast shutter speed post it :) I may purchase it as well. Just before reading your post yesterday I was looking at pictures from Joseph's birthday and was pissed because I missed half the "good" shots because my P10 is so slow.

Marb
by Marbus
November 27, 2006, 7:40 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Kramer has a meltdown on stage
Replies: 98
Views: 9491

I agree 100% on the sue thing... America is sue happy and we need to stop that shit, not sure how but people need to grow up at bit because at this rate it's going to get so out of hand eventually it will be like the little boy who cried wolf... Anyway... in regards to what Truddi was talking about,...
by Marbus
November 27, 2006, 4:17 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Peace on Earth, just not in Colorado
Replies: 29
Views: 2371

Yes obviously these people are idiots... not sure what else is going on here except for the fact that there are probably a bunch of people in that area with nothing better to do that to dream up things to get pissed off about, what a wonderful Christmas idea!

Marb
by Marbus
November 27, 2006, 12:36 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: The Zune mp3 player
Replies: 7
Views: 826

Yea it caught my eye as well, I've gone for years w/o an MP3 player but going to buy one this year... thanks for the info. I wasn't really considering a Zune but now I know not to consider it.

Marb
by Marbus
November 21, 2006, 1:48 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Kramer has a meltdown on stage
Replies: 98
Views: 9491

Yea I'm not sure on this, he just kind of lost it, really freaked out. The fork in your ass was totally uncalled for... Now IMHO if he had said the N word and turned it into a joke about why is it ok for black guys to use it and not him, it might have been funny but again IMO it's wasn't a joke it w...
by Marbus
November 17, 2006, 3:33 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: So what do you guys think?
Replies: 13
Views: 3357

I was in beta for the last month or so and really enjoyed the time. Since release I haven't had too much time except to level my Fae Zerker to 10 (Marben on Lucan). Since I beta buffed to check everything out there I thought I would follow the storyline and have enjoyed it a great deal thus far. I w...
by Marbus
November 17, 2006, 3:21 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Just bought EoF...
Replies: 3
Views: 1363

Bunch of us on LucanDLere too, always room for another if you are a sick and twisted and want to have fun like we do :)

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by Marbus
November 16, 2006, 1:37 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Maybe some day they'll listen...
Replies: 20
Views: 1119

Thanks Ashur, one other thing to note about that is that Persia primarily followed Zoroasterism at the time yet choose to put down actual laws in a secular document...

Marb
by Marbus
November 16, 2006, 1:35 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain '08
Replies: 54
Views: 4118

While I have seen McCain play to the fundies a little bit he hasn't sold his soul to them IMHO. He didn't go to the big fundie rally, even though he was invited and he still hasn't spoken at anywhere like Bob Jones University. Yea he is getting a little old and he looks bad because he was freakin' t...
by Marbus
November 16, 2006, 1:20 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Maybe some day they'll listen...
Replies: 20
Views: 1119

From my understanding of History (and I can look this up if someone presses) there were cultures that developed their laws from Religious texts like the Hebrews and others that were pretty much a secular creation. Because we have now had about 5000 years or so of "Civilization" you can't r...
by Marbus
November 15, 2006, 10:30 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain '08
Replies: 54
Views: 4118

Yup, this liberal agrees... What is the possibility of Rudy as VP? The only issue with Rudy is that people have lost interest in the 9/11 glory and he wasn't that great of a Gov. his last term... Hopefully, no matter what the polls say, we will NOT run Hillary... of course I have no idea who else we...
by Marbus
November 15, 2006, 12:11 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Handy tips for today
Replies: 14
Views: 3240

Mine ended up taking only about 20 more minutes but it did hang on a file, I just restarted everything and it finished up and I had a "PLAY" by time I was done with dinner. Yea GFay is so big they could probably go 150 but it's nice not having to wait on MOBs... still have nightmares about...
by Marbus
November 14, 2006, 10:34 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Handy tips for today
Replies: 14
Views: 3240

I picked it up at lunch and started patching, had about an hour and a half left when I went back to work but I came home to find my computer offline because my CAT had stepped on the surge protector... no idea how long I'm going to have to wait, doing a thorough file scan now...

Marb
by Marbus
November 7, 2006, 4:56 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Razer Gaming Keyboard
Replies: 14
Views: 1363

FS Review on it...

http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/raz ... efault.asp

I don't have a G15 yet but I think they are coming out with an upgraded one, if not I may pick one up at Christmas.

Marb
by Marbus
November 7, 2006, 4:45 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: What packs (Expansion/Adventure) are worth it for a soloist?
Replies: 11
Views: 3586

Yea I tried to solo with my Necro in EH... did ok for oh... say... 3 MOBs, heh.

Marb
by Marbus
November 7, 2006, 4:37 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Vote?
Replies: 44
Views: 3946

Marley and I had lunch at our favorite Habachi place then went to vote, was easy and painless... and I didn't even vote straight Democrat :) mostly... heh... but not all as I knew some of the Republican's running, old friends from when I worked for the Dark Side... they are moderates though, which i...
by Marbus
November 7, 2006, 2:24 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Vote?
Replies: 44
Views: 3946

Agree, get out and participate :)
by Marbus
November 7, 2006, 2:22 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: What packs (Expansion/Adventure) are worth it for a soloist?
Replies: 11
Views: 3586

Lynnsie if you guys are going to trash MM or something one night give me a shout, I would love to join you guys for some fun (usually on Dalana - Necro but have others there as well).

Marb
by Marbus
November 6, 2006, 11:55 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: So went bike shopping yesterday..
Replies: 24
Views: 5450

Another friend of mine has the FZ6 and freakin' loves it, I haven't had a chance to ride it yet... he won't let anyone on it and it's almost a year old already but he freakin' rides it everywhere and he has like 6 cars (use to work on C130s, big restoration guy).

Marb
by Marbus
November 6, 2006, 12:43 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How odd? Preacher Ted...
Replies: 16
Views: 1412

Sometimes I wonder where people's common sense is... ESPECIALLY with politicians and ministers. IF YOU ARE GUILTY of something, figure out a way to stop the conversation before you tell a big lie about it because they will find out 99% of the time. Who knows, maybe it's a gamble going for that 1% bu...
by Marbus
November 6, 2006, 12:38 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: So went bike shopping yesterday..
Replies: 24
Views: 5450

One of my best friends had the ZZR and loved it to run around town on... small town though. He, like you, said he felt more comfortable in that postion. However after riding over an hour each way to work on it when his car was in the shop, 2 months took a pretty big toll on his body (and he is a for...
by Marbus
November 4, 2006, 2:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Adela!
Replies: 13
Views: 1062

Happy Birthday!
by Marbus
November 4, 2006, 2:17 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How odd? Preacher Ted...
Replies: 16
Views: 1412

Masteen hit my thoughts on the head...
by Marbus
November 4, 2006, 2:15 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: What packs (Expansion/Adventure) are worth it for a soloist?
Replies: 11
Views: 3586

Well get EoF but also get Splitpaw if you are in your 20s. While it's not the CRAZY exp it was when it was released it's still good exp and there is solo content. With a bruiser you will do great there and get a good exp and decent loot. I personally don't have Bloodlines but it's my understanding t...
by Marbus
November 3, 2006, 2:35 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: How odd? Preacher Ted...
Replies: 16
Views: 1412

How odd? Preacher Ted...

Time and time again some here states isn't it odd that usually the people who are the biggest more vocal opponents of something are the ones actually doing that things behind closed doors... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15536263/ I would feel sorry for the guy but it kind of goes back to the "ca...
by Marbus
November 2, 2006, 8:40 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Jon Carry
Replies: 37
Views: 1750

I'll give you this, the Republicans are much better at pointing the finger at someone else and making a mountian out of a molehill. The Bush Administration has soooo many atrocities it's pathetic. If John Kerry flubbing a joke and all the Republican talking heads making a big deal about it changes t...
by Marbus
November 2, 2006, 6:11 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: And here we go again, voting machines in florida
Replies: 18
Views: 1060

I don't believe any election the Republicans will win should be called into question but this definitely gives me some doubts, does it not you? My point, if I were still a Republican (switched 17 years ago) or even now as a Democrat I would want to make SURE I won the election legally, the point is ...
by Marbus
November 2, 2006, 6:05 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Jon Carry
Replies: 37
Views: 1750

While I truly agree with Cartlas (shock I know) I do think Kerry would have done better but again that is just my opinion. However Freedom of Speech is NOT my opinion, no one is above the law and no one is above a joke. Bush's self depracation is sometimes funny but it's not when the butt of the jok...
by Marbus
November 2, 2006, 4:17 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Jon Carry
Replies: 37
Views: 1750

I personally wouldn’t have apologized at all. Rather I would have said “listen, I meant this, if you don’t believe me, fine, go believe the people who also told you there were WMD in Iraq, who listen to your telephone calls, hold people without charging them yet still can’t seem to find the leader o...
by Marbus
October 31, 2006, 7:16 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: A bit late but...
Replies: 28
Views: 2920

I apologize because reading that it sounds like I meant we were whining I did not, I meant people in geneal about all sorts of issues as I called him an SOB and other things... What I meant was that I think he has the right to be an asshole just like we have the right to call him one. The people I'm...
by Marbus
October 31, 2006, 2:40 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: A bit late but...
Replies: 28
Views: 2920

While I think Rush is an idiot, always has been always will be and I don't think MJF was "overacting" or anything, and I also the stem cell research is much more complicated than "when life begins" (as is abortion but that is another topic) I will say that in reference to the ini...
by Marbus
October 30, 2006, 7:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Winnow!
Replies: 22
Views: 1940

Happy Birthday Win! and feel free to send me that crappy iPod if you don't want it ;)

Marb
by Marbus
October 30, 2006, 12:07 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Save Walmart!!
Replies: 7
Views: 770

I really hate the word "pro-abortion" truly no one is PRO Abortion... people like this make me sick and I'm pretty sure they would make Sam Walton sick as well considering he was a Presbyterian.

Marb
by Marbus
October 24, 2006, 6:04 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: This is bizzare
Replies: 57
Views: 4758

Hah, that's messed up. Joking aside though, wtf are they thinking? There is no punishment at all...
by Marbus
October 24, 2006, 5:59 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: a letter from Kevin Tillman
Replies: 51
Views: 3761

Damn Masteen, brought a tear to my eye...
by Marbus
October 24, 2006, 4:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEEZARD!!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1027

Happy Birthday man!
by Marbus
October 24, 2006, 4:21 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: a letter from Kevin Tillman
Replies: 51
Views: 3761

Win, you are right on in regards to pretty much what you said. However I'm quite sure that I could have done a better job as President the past 6 years than Bush and I haven't been President of anything since High School Student Council. Mistake after mistake has been made taking our eye off the rea...
by Marbus
October 24, 2006, 11:27 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: a letter from Kevin Tillman
Replies: 51
Views: 3761

Winnow, I don't think you get it, did you actually read the 9/11 thread you posted? This is what I got from it, we were hurt, some were scared and we wanted revenge on the people who purpatraited the crime... And from that you say Bush did what we wanted? Get off the Republican pipe man. Bush did wh...
by Marbus
October 20, 2006, 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sarg and Sheryl
Replies: 24
Views: 2345

LOL, Happy Birthday!