'Once More With Feeling!' - General Discussion for 1/30/08

[paper]

I mean it.

And a one, a two, a one, two, three, four...

[kwok_talk]

Wait! Is it Wednesday already? How long was my nap?!??!?!

[paper]

Whenever I post 'em this early you know I've got a project to do on Wednesday morning.

My life's gonna be a lot different two months from now.

I'll have finished the script I've been working on (scrapping, drafting, blah blah blahing) for a year and a half, I'll be a college graduate, and I'll be laid off from work (my job is seasonal; we're rehired in July).

I'll be looking for a new job, but in my time off I'm going to attempt to get a driver's license (I use the train mostly), juggle, study and practice photography, write some short films, and launch headlong into freelance writing.

We'll call it Paper 2.0

[gungadin]

When I see this thread, I think Buffy musical...

*Goes and listens to Buffy musical*

[kwok_talk]

Godspeed Paper 2.0.

[paper]

When I see this thread, I think Buffy musical...

*Goes and listens to Buffy musical*

Ha! That's what I was going for.

[itsbecca]

Whenever I post 'em this early you know I've got a project to do on Wednesday morning.

My life's gonna be a lot different two months from now.

I'll have finished the script I've been working on (scrapping, drafting, blah blah blahing) for a year and a half, I'll be a college graduate, and I'll be laid off from work (my job is seasonal; we're rehired in July).

I'll be looking for a new job, but in my time off I'm going to attempt to get a driver's license (I use the train mostly), juggle, study and practice photography, write some short films, and launch headlong into freelance writing.

We'll call it Paper 2.0

Where does the brazilian martial arts fit in?

Also, can we call it the second draft of The Paper, or some equally obvious pun, instead?

[jimski]

Maybe Recycled Paper?

For some reason this reminds me of the year (2003) when I awoke and announced "things gotta change!" I declared it the Year of the Dynamo!!!! and would announce roughly 4,000 times during that 12 months every time I accomplished anything "they have awakened the dynamo!" I changed jobs, met the woman I would marry, and would lose 50 pounds, but I would nonetheless encourage you to similarly change your life without shouting at friends "you have awakened the dynamo!!!" People, I find, really hate it. A lot.

[esophagus]

I'm hoping for a similar change with graduation and all that junk.


Good luck Paper 1.5 (I'm guessing you're somewhere in the middle of this transition)!

[itsbecca]

Maybe Recycled Paper?

For some reason this reminds me of the year (2003) when I awoke and announced "things gotta change!" I declared it the Year of the Dynamo!!!! and would announce roughly 4,000 times during that 12 months every time I accomplished anything "they have awakened the dynamo!" I changed jobs, met the woman I would marry, and would lose 50 pounds, but I would nonetheless encourage you to similarly change your life without shouting at friends "you have awakened the dynamo!!!" People, I find, really hate it. A lot.

Ooooo! So that's the key to suceeding.... a catch phrase!!! Hmmm... watch me procrastinate what I'm doing for the next 20 minutes as I try to think of something interesting. :)

[esophagus]

Thanks to Jinxworld I have discovered Heromachine 2.5 (http://www.ugo.com/channels/comics/heromachine2/heroMachine2.asp). This is epic. Let's see some iFanbase creations, folks.

[luthor]

Thanks to Jinxworld I have discovered Heromachine 2.5 (http://www.ugo.com/channels/comics/heromachine2/heroMachine2.asp). This is epic. Let's see some iFanbase creations, folks.

Been there, done that. - http://www.revision3.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7091&highlight=Heromachine

:D

[esophagus]

Been there, done that. - http://www.revision3.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7091&highlight=Heromachine

:D
But this is 2.5! There are extra options! ;)

[jimski]

But this is 2.5! There are extra options! ;)

I can't decide whether to throw myself into this City-of-Heroes style,, or to pretend like I never saw it. :)

[esophagus]

I can't decide whether to throw myself into this City-of-Heroes style,, or to pretend like I never saw it. :)I chose the former.


This is the ESOU's equivalent of a SHIELD agent.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/esophaguss/SHIELD.jpg

[esophagus]

The ESOU also has it's own Iron Man.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/esophaguss/Ironman.jpg

[paper]

I'm gonna start using my pitch perfect Brad Pitt in Troy impression:

"Is there no on else? IS THERE NO ONE ELSE?!"

[jaflanagan]

Oh, this year there WILL be changes. For example, my day job can blow me.

And very likely Blood, if I have anything to say about it.

[fred]

For example, my day job can blow me.


You're in porn? ;)

[dave-accampo]

We'll call it Paper 2.0

I'm picturing a scene where Paper finishes typing this post and then there's an audible hum. A wind picks up, and papers begin to fly around his desk. Suddenly, a brilliant light as a portal in TIME opens up, and a bedraggled time traveler with a cybernetic eye and a giant machine gun emerges.

"Paper," he says, lighting a metallic, future cigar with the flame-thrower end of his giant gun, "I've come back in time to warn you."

"Wh-what?"

"Paper 2.0...it's the end of the world as we know it," says the Traveler. "You don't understand what happens next. In my world, in my time, corporations rule the world with an iron fist. Artists no longer exist...those that remain are hunted for sport by accountants riding on Sabertooth Tigers! And...bell-bottom pants are... permanently IN style."

"But what do I have to do with all of that?"

"My god, man, don't you understand?! You can't publish that story! It keeps everyone so entertained that no one works anymore. Idle governments are overthrown! The Writer's Strike never ends because the WGA disbands, writers scurrying to the corners of the earth! There is no need for anyone to do anything anymore. The PS3 is the last video game console...ever...made... I'm sorry, Paper. But...I can't let this happen. I'm the last best hope of my world, and to save my planet...Paper 2.0 must die!"

[acomicbookgirl]

Oh, this year there WILL be changes. For example, my day job can blow me.



Yay! Its not just me.. :o

[dave-accampo]

Yay! Its not just me.. :o

I feel guilty that '07 and '08 (thus far) have been banner years for me.

But, you know, '02-'06 were pretty shitty overall, so I've paid my dues. ;)

[acomicbookgirl]

I feel guilty that '07 and '08 (thus far) have been banner years for me.

But, you know, '02-'06 were pretty shitty overall, so I've paid my dues. ;)

why do you feel guilty?

[dave-accampo]

why do you feel guilty?

I don't like to be all "Oooh, life is AWESOME!" when everyone else is miserable.

It makes me feel like I just walked into an AA meeting with a twelve-pack, put my feet up on the chair in front of me, and popped the top on the first can before looking around and saying, "What? What? Go ahead...I ain't stopping ya..."



(although, now I want beer...)

[acomicbookgirl]

I don't like to be all "Oooh, life is AWESOME!" when everyone else is miserable.

It makes me feel like I just walked into an AA meeting with a twelve-pack, put my feet up on the chair in front of me, and popped the top on the first can before looking around and saying, "What? What? Go ahead...I ain't stopping ya..."



(although, now I want beer...)

:rolleyes: there has to be some sunshine around here...

[luthor]

Did somebody say beer? I'd like some beer. Beer.

[acomicbookgirl]

Did somebody say beer? I'd like some beer. Beer.

Me too. Time to put one in the fridge..

what is your favorite beer?

[esophagus]

I can't drink beer. I find it generally tastes like extremely watered down liquor, which is esneitally what it is. Like Kool-Aid when you only use half the packet.


Edit: We'll just say that "esneitally" is the kind of word I use after I drink beer. That way I don't look like a jackass for spelling "essentially" so horribly wrong.

[acomicbookgirl]

I can't drink beer. I find it generally tastes like extremely watered down liquor, which is esneitally what it is. Like Kool-Aid when you only use half the packet.


Edit: We'll just say that "esneitally" is the kind of word I use after I drink beer. That way I don't look like a jackass for spelling "essentially" so horribly wrong.

so what do you drink?

[esophagus]

so what do you drink?Liquor. Generally whiskey.

[luthor]

I'm a Bud man. I also collect Bud related paraphernalia. Beer is expensive in Ontario(not sure about the rest of Canada). Last time I bought a case of beer it was $42.

[esophagus]

I'm a Bud man. I also collect Bud related paraphernalia. Beer is expensive in Ontario(not sure about the rest of Canada). Last time I bought a case of beer it was $42.I'm pretty sure it's only slightly less then that here, which probably has more to do with our lack of PST than cheaper beer.

[acomicbookgirl]

I'm a Bud man. I also collect Bud related paraphernalia. Beer is expensive in Ontario(not sure about the rest of Canada). Last time I bought a case of beer it was $42.

I hope that was good beer..

[jimski]

I'm a Bud man. I also collect Bud related paraphernalia. Beer is expensive in Ontario(not sure about the rest of Canada). Last time I bought a case of beer it was $42.

Interesting! I will have to keep it in mind. I happen to work for the brewer in question here at the Mothership, and weird stuff is always coming my way.

[luthor]

Interesting! I will have to keep it in mind. I happen to work for the brewer in question here at the Mothership, and weird stuff is always coming my way.

Have I mentioned how lovely you look this evening, Mr. Jimski?

[jimski]

Have I mentioned how lovely you look this evening, Mr. Jimski?

Flattery will get you everywhere, and also drunk.

Weirdest workplace I ever could have imagined. I literally have a case of Michelob in my cubicle. God forbid you wear jeans to work, but feel free to drink beer at your desk at 10:00 in the morning.

[itsbecca]

Flattery will get you everywhere, and also drunk.

Weirdest workplace I ever could have imagined. I literally have a case of Michelob in my cubicle. God forbid you wear jeans to work, but feel free to drink beer at your desk at 10:00 in the morning.

I would wear a god damn wedding dress everyday if they let me drink.

[fred]

I used to be able to drink at work. I did the same thing I do now. It made it a lot more interesting.

[esophagus]

I'm legal in 15 days, so I'm applying at every liquor store in town. I'm guessing they don't let you frink (by guessing I mean I know), but hey, at least it's nearby.

[itsbecca]

I'm legal in 15 days, so I'm applying at every liquor store in town. I'm guessing they don't let you frink (by guessing I mean I know), but hey, at least it's nearby.

Would you get an employee discount?

[esophagus]

Would you get an employee discount?Lets hope so.

[jimski]

I would wear a god damn wedding dress everyday if they let me drink.

This made me laugh for three to four consecutive minutes. The image alone.... Have you ever imagined how things would be different on the day you started sloshing? What would be the scope between the day they announced the drinking policy and the day you got fired?

[itsbecca]

This made me laugh for three to four consecutive minutes. The image alone.... Have you ever imagined how things would be different on the day you started sloshing? What would be the scope between the day they announced the drinking policy and the day you got fired?

Well I'd try to keep it low key, lest I be the girl who "ruined it for everybody." Things would probably be okay until a laid back Friday, when things are fairly slow in the office and the alcohol would be beggining to flow a little heavy. Then I imagine there's a number of different things that could possibly do me in. Maybe verbally threatening the sales reps who annoy me. "Accidently" adding a couple thousand dollars when I cut a check for a sub contractor I'm friends with. Telling customers just how much I care about their problems. Getting caught in the supply closet with our cute UPS guy...

I can't say which one would be the end. I can only say it would be worth it.

[paper]

One of my co-workers was let go for the season (I only have about a month and a half left myself) and started at a new temp assignment in an office downtown. He has gauged ears and he wears plugs, or tapers or whatever you want to call them. Neither his plugs or my prominent hand tattoo have been a problem in my office. No one ever brought them up.

So at his new job they want him to remove the plugs from his gauged ears. So...rather than have black, unassuming ornaments on his ear lobes, they'd prefer he have the large hole showing? Makes no sense to me.

I think of my dad's hypothetical reaction. He'd think the plugs were just button-sized earrings. Without the plugs he'd spend the whole day worrying the guy might catch his ears on something.

[luthor]

I dated a girl whose Dad owned a Liquor store in Ontario and, unless I'm completely off base about the other provinces, Canadian liquor stores are very different beasts then an American store.
I'm legal in 15 days, so I'm applying at every liquor store in town. I'm guessing they don't let you frink (by guessing I mean I know), but hey, at least it's nearby.
Depends what job you're doing. If you're the dude making sample drinks at the front door, you can drink...and lots at that, just in small quantities at a time.
Would you get an employee discount?
All booze(in Ontario, not sure about the other provinces) are heavily regulated by the government. No discounts.

Booze and smokes in Canada are outrageously expensive. Why you ask? "Free" Health care.

[esophagus]

Actually, Luthor, I'm pretty sure Ontario just has a really big liquor mark-up through the LCBO.

[luthor]

Actually, Luthor, I'm pretty sure Ontario just has a really big liquor mark-up through the LCBO.

I wasn't sure about that but you're probably right.

[itsbecca]

Booze and smokes in Canada are outrageously expensive. Why you ask? "Free" Health care.

Better than the sin taxes on Cigarettes we have in some of more liberal areas down here. (No I don't smoke.)

[esophagus]

I wasn't sure about that but you're probably right.I know it's fairly similar with hte monopoly they have going in Saskatchewan. No monopoly in Alberta equals less of a mark-up. Not sure about smokes. As far as strict regulations go, I'm assuming it's pretty similar across the board.

[itsbecca]

Out of curiosity does Canada have a lot of smoking bans as well? Those are becoming enragingly popular it seems.

[luthor]

Feb 11 will be 11 months smoke free for me but when I was smoking I was paying upwards of $10/pack.

[labor_days]

I enjoy watching people freezing their ass off as they huddle outside lighting up cancer sticks.

[luthor]

Out of curiosity does Canada have a lot of smoking bans as well? Those are becoming enragingly popular it seems.

Ontario is completely smoke free. You're only allowed to smoke in your own home now.

[itsbecca]

Feb 11 will be 11 months smoke free for me but when I was smoking I was paying upwards of $10/pack.

Good for you!

I know it's something similar to that in New York. They're around 7 or so here. I know people who drive to Indiana to buy their cigarettes because they don't have the tax there. But what I was referring to is at least there's some sort of actual logic behind it, ie - smokers increase healthcare costs. At least if my assumption that that's where the extra funds go to.

[paper]

I enjoy watching people freezing their ass off as they huddle outside lighting up cancer sticks.

Serious dedication to the habit. Ignoring health issues and cost, this is the primary factor keeping me from smoking. It's like, why add extra tasks to do during the day? No one likes the physical act of brushing their teeth or trimming their fingernails, but we do it. Why put another routine biological need on the itinerary? That you have to do outdoors and before every trip to the movies or in the middle of dinner. Lame.

[itsbecca]

Ontario is completely smoke free. You're only allowed to smoke in your own home now.

That is just absolutley insane.

I enjoy watching people freezing their ass off as they huddle outside lighting up cancer sticks.

I figure I don't need to wish extra ill will upon them when they're already addicted to something that's slowly deteriorating their body. What bothers me is people thinking it's such a great idea to tell businesses how they can be run, just because they don't personally smoke. [Line deleted for use of the phrase "blow smoke up their cooters" as a physical threat to future generations.]

[esophagus]

Out of curiosity does Canada have a lot of smoking bans as well? Those are becoming enragingly popular it seems.It was no smoking anywhere minors were allowed until Jan 1. Now you just can't smoke in, or within 5 metres of, a public place, bars included. I like it. I live in a small town, so there's usually about 10 or so people in the bar on a typical night. At any given time now, you'll see 6 or 7 of them outside smoking.

A lot of my friends smoke. For some reason teenagers seem to think its cool again. Anyways, for a long time last year I decided to pretend I smoked a pack every two days, and just put that extra $30-ish a week away. That adds up quick.

[labor_days]

Oh, I enjoy a cigarette or cigar every so often. But I am not going to go around the corner in -27 degree weather for a smoke.

What the hell is wrong with people?

[itsbecca]

Oh, I enjoy a cigarette or cigar every so often. But I am not going to go around the corner in -27 degree weather for a smoke.

What the hell is wrong with people?

I don't get it. Although, it's not exactly fair for me to say because I have smoked before and may smoke in the future. Whatever that nicotene does just never got it's hooks in me, so I don't even know where they're coming from.

EDIT: By "have" and "may" I mean bumming a cig off someone when I'm drinking or maybe catching a cigar among friends. A very occasional thing, that could probably be counted on one hand within a year.

[acomicbookgirl]

Want to know my pet peeve, people who blow smoke in people's faces.

Also, I know you smoke but do I need to smell it on you? Hello, breath mint, perfume or cologne.. Its just crass to smell smoke on someone IMO..

[itsbecca]

Want to know my pet peeve, people who blow smoke in people's faces.

Also, I know you smoke but do I need to smell it on you? Hello, breath mint, perfume or cologne.. Its just crass to smell smoke on someone IMO..

Eugh. I agree. People don't realize how much it stinks to people who don't smoke. I particularly resent my clothes smelling like smoke when I go home from work too, although it's my choice to hang out with everyone on break when they're smoking. But I still resent them for it.

[esophagus]

If there's oe good thing about all of the smoking bans, it's that restaraunts and everything smell better.

A big pet peeve of mine, is smokers who leave their own houses to smoke. You're being told this isn't healthy. You're being told it's going to cost you a fortune. You're being told your habit is unwanted in public. In fact, you even don't want the smell in your own home. Yet you still continue to smoke? I'm missing the logic.

[acomicbookgirl]

Eugh. I agree. People don't realize how much it stinks to people who don't smoke. I particularly resent my clothes smelling like smoke when I go home from work too, although it's my choice to hang out with everyone on break when they're smoking. But I still resent them for it.

Right but the people coming back from their break and you can smell them a mile away.. Gross.. Yes I know you went for a smoke but do I need to smell it.. Here, have a piece of gum..

[esophagus]

So, Ontario has recently decided (http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hA-fRCCRjs0IZNm-ji2aaliW4bfQ) to allow the formation of an all-black (I believe they're calling it "afrocentric") school. They say it's to try and eliminate the huge drop-out rate among black students in public schools. So far the people petitioning for it have been the parents of these drop-outs, or parents who fear that fate for their children. Seems a little bit like some sort of strange self-segregation to me. Anyways, jsut thought it was interesting.

[acomicbookgirl]

So, Ontario has recently decided (http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hA-fRCCRjs0IZNm-ji2aaliW4bfQ) to allow the formation of an all-black (I believe they're calling it "afrocentric") school. They say it's to try and eliminate the huge drop-out rate among black students in public schools. So far the people petitioning for it have been the parents of these drop-outs, or parents who fear that fate for their children. Seems a little bit like some sort of strange self-segregation to me. Anyways, jsut thought it was interesting.

Interesting... I.. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing..

[esophagus]

Interesting... I.. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing..Yeah. The initial reaction is that this is setting black people back with civil rights, then I realized that it seems to be the local black community that wants to see this school happen. That makes it harder to be dissapointed in, but in reality its still disappointing. I think it's more upsetting that the problems seems to be that they don't think the two races can "play well" together.

[esophagus]

Also, tomorrow is my first day back to school for the new semester. No computer courses this term. That means my posting during the day is going to durastically decrease. So sad. That is, at least until I find away around that.

[mikegraham6]

Nah....she doesn't need helps at all (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/01/31/wbritney131.xml) :rolleyes:
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/mikegraham6/wbrit1.jpg

[kahunablair]

Yeah. The initial reaction is that this is setting black people back with civil rights, then I realized that it seems to be the local black community that wants to see this school happen. That makes it harder to be dissapointed in, but in reality its still disappointing. I think it's more upsetting that the problems seems to be that they don't think the two races can "play well" together.

This whole discussion reminds me a lot of the Affirmative Action debate.

We all admit there is a problem, its just that no one knows how to fix it. Sadly every solution seems to have it's obvious downsides, but at least people are trying to fix things.

*This message brought to you by Blair "Glass Half Full" Campbell*

[acomicbookgirl]

Hi guys. My computer at work has been down from the moment I got in.

Its the last day of January, am I asking for too much to just skip February and move onto March?

[kahunablair]

Yes. Yes, you are asking to much! Sorry.

[kahunablair]

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/shaq_car_news_image.jpg
Shaq cashes out $23,000 a month on gas
In papers filed for his pending divorce, Shaquille O’Neal stated that he needs at least $2 million a month to live. In his financial statement filed in his Florida divorce case, “Extra” learned that Shaq spends $1,500 for cable TV, $110,000 for monthly vacations, $17,000 for clothing and $26,500 for babysitting.

But of course we don’t care about all that (even if it sounds a bit excessive and crazy). What struck us was the amount of money Shaq spends on gas. We’re just going to give it to you straight. O’Neal cashes out $23,000 at gas stations monthly.


I mean we know he’s got his whole gang to support, but buy some Priuses for God’s sake.

http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/01/23/shaq-cashes-out-23000-on-gas-a-month/

[mikegraham6]

In a world were climate change is very real threat, you have no idea how angry that story makes me.

[labor_days]

As if Shaq-Fu wasn't offensive enough. He adds insult to injury by destroying the planet. Shameless.

[kahunablair]

I realized how old I was the other day when I brought up Shaq-Fu and only got blank stares.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/30/Shaq_Fuboxart.JPG

[gungadin]

That's disgusting. "Two million dollars a month to live?" That makes me disgusted to be a human being...

[labor_days]

You guys have to check out the Library of Congress photo archive (http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/) on Flickr.

Fascinating.

[kwok_talk]

You guys have to check out the Library of Congress photo archive (http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/) on Flickr.

Fascinating.
Very cool. Thanks for posting that. Speaking of which, anyone else here on Flickr?

[horatio616]

Very cool. Thanks for posting that. Speaking of which, anyone else here on Flickr?

My girlfriend is. Freaky swingers keep trying to add her.

[esophagus]

In a world were climate change is very real threat, you have no idea how angry that story makes me.I just don't get it. I don't get how a person can be anti-environmentalism. Let's say theres no such thing as global warming, does that mean that it's going to hurt us to try and prevent that from happening in the future? Bah. I don't know. It upsets me. I'm not the most environmentally sound person I'm sure, but the little things piss me off. Well, and the big things. The things like spending $25000 a month on gas.

[mikegraham6]

I just don't get it. I don't get how a person can be anti-environmentalism. Let's say theres no such thing as global warming, does that mean that it's going to hurt us to try and prevent that from happening in the future? Bah. I don't know. It upsets me. I'm not the most environmentally sound person I'm sure, but the little things piss me off. Well, and the big things. The things like spending $25000 a month on gas.
this is EXACTLY how i see it. I'm with you, Eso

[dave-accampo]

this is EXACTLY how i see it. I'm with you, Eso

Ohhhh, but won't you guys be eating crow when it comes about that he spends all his time driving that hummer of his all over the country delivering transplant organs to patients in need!

What?

What?

[esophagus]

Ohhhh, but won't you guys be eating crow when it comes about that he spends all his time driving that hummer of his all over the country delivering transplant organs to patients in need!

What?

What?Don't get me started on Hummers or Diesel Engines. So unnecessary.

[ryan79]

Don't get me started on Hummers or Diesel Engines. So unnecessary.


Well, how else are Hummer owners going to tell the world "I HAVE AN ENORMOUS PENIS! NO, REALLY!"?

[dave-accampo]

Don't get me started on Hummers or Diesel Engines. So unnecessary.

But...organ transplants...?

You heartless bastards. That's why you hate Shaq. Because he's secretly delivering the one organ that you don't have!

[dave-accampo]

Well, how else are Hummer owners going to tell the world "I HAVE AN ENORMOUS PENIS! NO, REALLY!"?

A sign, maybe?

Like one of those magnetic ones that you slap right on the car while you're filling it with 40,000 gallons of gas?

[esophagus]

But...organ transplants...?

You heartless bastards. That's why you hate Shaq. Because he's secretly delivering the one organ that you don't have!Shaq tried to give me a pacemaker with a hemi. It didn't end well. Let's just say I'm bitter.

[esophagus]

Well, how else are Hummer owners going to tell the world "I HAVE AN ENORMOUS PENIS! NO, REALLY!"?
Not sure they are popular anywhere outside of my hick-oilfield little area, but all of the rig guys who drive the big trucks have started attaching big metal balls that hang from the back bumper. I mean balls. They call them truck nuts.

http://chaos.greenhead.com/wp-content/files/Ihangontomyprejudices_7E59/Chromebb.jpg

[itsbecca]

Labor: Where is a good dance club in the city that plays indie type music? I have a sudden urge to drift away in a crowd this weekend with far to loud music blasting through my head. But good music. Preferably. And not on an 80's night. Preferably.

[acomicbookgirl]

In fairness, Shaq's charitable..

[dave-accampo]

Shaq tried to give me a pacemaker with a hemi. It didn't end well. Let's just say I'm bitter.

Well, you can't please everyone all the time, I guess...you know, it's bitter guys like you who make him cry at night and have to replace his satin sheets every night.

And then to get rid of the bags under his eyes, he's got to rub in a rare oil made from Black Rhinoceros testicles -- and that ain't cheap!

It's your fault he needs 2 million dollars to live every month!

Diamond studded stress pillows don't grow on trees, you know!

[acomicbookgirl]

Well, you can't please everyone all the time, I guess...you know, it's bitter guys like you who make him cry at night and have to replace his satin sheets every night.

And then to get rid of the bags under his eyes, he's got to rub in a rare oil made from Black Rhinoceros testicles -- and that ain't cheap!

It's you're fault he needs 2 million dollars to live every month!

Diamond studded stress pillows don't grow on trees, you know!

They don't grow on trees? hmm.. I'm surprised he only needs 2 million..

[esophagus]

Diamond studded stress pillows don't grow on trees, you know!They did until Shaq decided to forget about deforestation laws and just cut them all down. He now has a diamond-studded lumber pile that he can never use.

[dave-accampo]

They did until Shaq decided to forget about deforestation laws and just cut them all down. He now has a diamond-studded lumber pile that he can never use.

Oh, sure, he can just drop a few logs into the diamond-encrusted fireplace.

Fires are wayyyy better with diamonds. And that's a documented fact.

[gungadin]

So I was looking for a censorship akin to the Comics Code Authority and found this pre-MPAA rating system called The United States Motion Picture Production Code of 1930 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Production_Code) that has some of the most abstract and open ended and loose restrictions ever...

It's good for a few laughs... It's all based on moral codes that are like... from the 19th Century.

[dave-accampo]

So I was looking for a censorship akin to the Comics Code Authority and found this pre-MPAA rating system called The United States Motion Picture Production Code of 1930 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Production_Code) that has some of the most abstract and open ended and loose restrictions ever...

It's good for a few laughs... It's all based on moral codes that are like... from the 19th Century.

Wow, almost every movie I like breaks most of those rules...

[gungadin]

Wow, almost every movie I like breaks most of those rules...

Yeah. Isn't that amazing? Some of the stuff they say are just so unbelievable... We've come a long way since such hyper-conservatism...

And yet, I can't help but get the feeling there are pockets of people who would LOVE to re-institute this is they knew it existed...

[esophagus]

"Scenes of Passion" were not to be introduced when not essential to the plot. "Excessive and lustful kissing" was to be avoided, along with any other treatment that might "stimulate the lower and baser element." Why oh why could this not have stuck around.

[acomicbookgirl]

Is there anyone from Kentucky.. I'm watching Throwdown and the challenge is the Kentucky Hot Brown.. I would like someone to elaborate on this..

[mikegraham6]

Don't get me started on Hummers or Diesel Engines. So unnecessary.

I'm not an asshole or anything but when i see a hummer in a parking lot, i am very, VERY tempted to key the damn thing. yes, it makes me THAT angry:mad:

[esophagus]

Is there anyone from Kentucky.. I'm watching Throwdown and the challenge is the Kentucky Hot Brown.. I would like someone to elaborate on this..It's a kind of turkey sandwich, if I'm correct.

[conorkilpatrick]

Is there anyone from Kentucky.. I'm watching Throwdown and the challenge is the Kentucky Hot Brown.. I would like someone to elaborate on this..

Beaumont Inn Kentucky Hot Brown

From Chef Nick Sundberg:

This is a regional favorite that originated at Louisville's Brown Hotel earlier in this century. Many variations can be found, most commonly country ham is added and a cheddar sauce is substituted. This is our version which I feel is closer to the original recipe. It is offered on our lunch menu.

INGREDIENTS:

* 3 ounces turkey breast, roasted, sliced
* 1 slice toasted white bread
* 2 slices tomato
* 2 slices bacon, cooked and drained
* Sauce:
* 2 ounces butter
* 3 ounces flour
* 3/4 cup cream
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, grated
* salt and white pepper to taste

PREPARATION:
Heat butter and add flour. Whisk and slowly cook for 5 minutes. Whisk in cream and milk and heat. Whisk in cheese until melted. Season. Simmer for 30 minutes. Sauce should be very thick.

Quarter toast and place in an oven safe dish. Top with turkey and tomatoes. Cover well with sauce. Bake at 400&deg for 10 minutes. Garnish with bacon.

[mikegraham6]

that sounds absolutely delicious

[acomicbookgirl]

That does sound good. Thanks Conor. :)

[esophagus]

All of the following statistics were found using post counts found earlier today. Thought it would be fun to follow up on the ones I gave last year. This time I only used people found within the top 60 posting members.

Rank in top Rev3 posters:
Fred 1
Paper 2
Eso 4
Conor 7
Labor 8
Six 12
Mike 13
Kwok 14
ACBG 15
Kahuna 16
iSteve 17
Becca 22
Horatio 24
Cam 25
JGG 27
Josh 28
Darron 29
Jimski 34
Luthor 39
Humphrey44
Wally 46
Dave 48
Gunga 56
xyzzy 60

Percentage of total Rev3 posts:
Fred 5.00%
Paper 2.93%
Eso 1.95%
Conor 1.90%
Labor 1.89%
Six 1.76%
Mike 1.61%
Kwok 1.46%
ACBG 1.45%
Kahuna 1.30%
iSteve 1.22%
Becca 0.76%
Horatio 0.68%
Cam 0.65%
JGG 0.64%
Josh 0.64%
Darron 0.62%
Jimski 0.52%
Luthor 0.47%
Humphrey0.42%
Wally 0.38%
Dave 0.36%
Gunga 0.29%
xyzzy 0.25%

Total number of posts each:
Fred 14081
Paper 8251
Eso 5484
Conor 5350
Labor 5321
Six 4962
Mike 4550
Kwok 4120
ACBG 4091
Kahuna 3650
iSteve 3435
Becca 2137
Horatio 1919
Cam 1832
JGG 1807
Josh 1791
Darron 1737
Jimski 1471
Luthor 1317
Humphrey1186
Wally 1066
Dave 1002
Gunga 831
xyzzy 715

Average posts per day:
Fred 37.13
Paper 23.17
Eso 23.81
Conor 14.05
Labor 12.66
Six 14.03
Mike 13.02
Kwok 9.15
ACBG 10.87
Kahuna 9.77
iSteve 9.38
Becca 3.20
Horatio 5.29
Cam 5.22
JGG 4.90
Josh 4.70
Darron 3.62
Jimski 3.95
Luthor 2.70
Humphrey3.32
Wally 2.96
Dave 9.90
Gunga 4.34
xyzzy 2.09

Total number of iFanboy posts per day:
233.23

Total number of Rev3 posts belonging to iFanboy:
82106

Total number of Rev3 posts:
281818

Total percentage of Rev3 posts belonging to iFanboy:
29%

Total percentage of Rev3 users made up by iFanbase used here:
.42% (24 out of 5744 users active in the last month) or .03% (24 out of 81377 total users)




That's right folks. 30% of the posts made on the Revision3 forums are made up by .42 of a percent of the total active users.

[acomicbookgirl]

I salute you for having the patience to do that..

[paper]

I'm willing to bet 8 dollars that, although Wally has only an 8th of the posts I have, his word count dwarfs my own by about 200%.

[esophagus]

I'm willing to bet 8 dollars that, although Wally has only an 8th of the posts I have, his word count doubles my own.Easily. I think he has a good quarter of us combined.

[paper]

Damn it. You always quote me before I edit my botched wording.

[fred]

What do I have to do people? Take me out. This is embarassing already. ;)

[acomicbookgirl]

Nothing to be embarassed about..

[esophagus]

I'm embarassed that I've got at least half the time on the forums of any of the people anywhere near my ranking, and I'm still number four.

[luthor]

Wow, we are the awesome. I think we're kind of like parasites though. Eventually we'll just over take entire internet. We've done so here, we're starting to do it on twitter. We are the world, we are the children, we are the ones that make a brighter day, so let's start giving.

[esophagus]

Wow, we are the awesome. I think we're kind of like parasites though. Eventually we'll just over take entire internet. We've done so here, we're starting to do it on twitter. We are the world, we are the children, we are the ones that make a brighter day, so let's start giving.I can't get over the fact that we comprise less than half of a single percent of the total active users. We really are in control here.

[itsbecca]

I still can't beleive my numbers. I feel like I post all the freakin' time. Although, I do think I moved up in the world.

Fred. Keep on truckin' dude.

[esophagus]

I still can't beleive my numbers. I feel like I post all the freakin' time. Although, I do think I moved up in the world.

Fred. Keep on truckin' dude.The fact that you joined in April '06 and didn't post much until iFanboy was around kind of killed you.

[itsbecca]

The fact that you joined in April '06 and didn't post much until iFanboy was around kind of killed you.

Oh damn! 06? What was I even doing here?

[esophagus]

Oh damn! 06? What was I even doing here?No idea. The fact that you pulled off 3 posts a day after almost a year of inactivity should get you a medal.

[itsbecca]

Awwww. Hooray. I'm just as in it as the rest of you!

[labor_days]

When Geekdrome was on, that forum was rocking. Now some of the folks have moved on to Geekscape and others to TRS. Many double-dip, I'm sure.

The general movie/music/tv/book threads of this forum keep things going. If we just talked about comics only here? The iFanbase wouldn't be nearly as active.

[esophagus]

Awwww. Hooray. I'm just as in it as the rest of you!
Except Fred. He's in his own league. He could leave for a year and come back with 25 posts a day.

[luthor]

Fred posts a lot still but back in the day, the man was a machine.

[itsbecca]

When Geekdrome was on, that forum was rocking. Now some of the folks have moved on to Geekscape and others to TRS. Many double-dip, I'm sure.

The general movie/music/tv/book threads of this forum keep things going. If we just talked about comics only here? The iFanbase wouldn't be nearly as active.

I could never get into Geekdrome at all. No offense, because I know there's a lot of crossover fanwise.

[esophagus]

When Geekdrome was on, that forum was rocking. Now some of the folks have moved on to Geekscape and others to TRS. Many double-dip, I'm sure.

The general movie/music/tv/book threads of this forum keep things going. If we just talked about comics only here? The iFanbase wouldn't be nearly as active.
Agreed. That's what kills most of the forums here for me. They discuss the show only, and occasionally branch out into just the general topic the show covers. We just talk anything.

[itsbecca]

Agreed. That's what kills most of the forums here for me. They discuss the show only, and occasionally branch out into just the general topic the show covers. We just talk anything.

And it's completley valid. It's enjoyable to talk about whatever with people you share a large common interest with. Not to say we're like minded (...at all) but we share a similar frame of reference. I have completley different conversations about the same topics with other people sometimes.

[labor_days]

I could never get into Geekdrome at all. No offense, because I know there's a lot of crossover fanwise.
I enjoyed it for what it was back in the day. The show was a little dry at times. It was just so low budget. But found it charming in a cable access way.

Plus I am basically Dan, personality wise. Talk with my hands a lot and get really excited about nerdy things I think are cool but nobody else does. =)

So, I could identify with my Jewish brother on the 'drome.

And it's completely valid. It's enjoyable to talk about whatever with people you share a large common interest with. Not to say we're like minded (...at all) but we share a similar frame of reference. I have completely different conversations about the same topics with other people sometimes.
Oh, I dunno about that.

Sometimes you overstate how far off we are from one another here. Usually the differences are of semantics or in trivial details. Think you'll find more overlap in our likes than dislikes. It's just that we tend to recall the differences more vividly.

And yeah. I have totally different conversations here with you dudes then with people IRL or on other boards.

Again, it is a frame of reference thing.

[kwok_talk]

I could never get into Geekdrome at all. No offense, because I know there's a lot of crossover fanwise.
I loved the Drome and was floored the day they announced it was done. The TRS forum, I think is probably the closest to the iFanboy forum in the sense of fostering a community within it. The "talk about whatever" is huge, but still, the thing I like the most about here is the general niceness of the folk and trying to be really inclusive and encouraging. It really hits when I wander over to some of the subforums here.

[fred]

Except Fred. He's in his own league. He could leave for a year and come back with 25 posts a day.

I pretty much did.

[itsbecca]

I enjoyed it for what it was back in the day. The show was a little dry at times. It was just so low budget. But found it charming in a cable access way.

Plus I am basically Dan, personality wise. Talk with my hands a lot and get really excited about nerdy things I think are cool but nobody else does. =)

So, I could identify with my Jewish brother on the 'drome.


Oh, I dunno about that.

Sometimes you overstate how far off we are from one another here. Usually the differences are of semantics or in trivial details. Think you'll find more overlap in our likes than dislikes. It's just that we tend to recall the differences more vividly.

And yeah. I have totally different conversations here with you dudes then with people IRL or on other boards.

Again, it is a frame of reference thing.

Well I watch TRS, so it can be assumed I enjoy listening to Dan. That's all I'll say about that...

As for our likeness. I meant it in a good way. I think amongst us we represent a pretty broad streatch of characters. Even still, we all get to play around in the center of our little social Venn Diagrams together. It's a very fun thing.

[luthor]

In another sure sign of Armageddon, Microsoft has made a bid to buy Yahoo (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7222114.stm). The time is coming where there are only going to be 2 companies left on the planet, Microsoft and Google.

[six-gun]

If apple joins with google then I'm all for this monopoly war

[mikegraham6]

In another sure sign of Armageddon, Microsoft has made a bid to buy Yahoo (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7222114.stm). The time is coming where there are only going to be 2 companies left on the planet, Microsoft and Google.

people still use Yahoo?????:confused:

[luthor]

people still use Yahoo?????:confused:
It's got as much to do with the online apps Yahoo owns as it does the search engine. Flickr comes to mind.

[fred]

and yet it's been a year since the proposed Sirius/XM merger with no approval

[dave-accampo]

Well, looks like karma showed me up for stating that '08 was a good year so far...

My car's dead. Gone. R.I.P.

This wasn't unexpected. It's a '98 Ford, so...you know. But it wasn't old age exactly...no...it was Jiffy Lube.

Never again will I use them.

My mechanic informs me that they left the drain plug loose and the oil leaked out, and last night on the freeway it died on me. I got it off the freeway, realized what had happened, added oil, but...alas...it appears the repairs will cost far more than the car is worth.

So, sure, I'm pissed at Jiffy Lube, and I'll try to get compensation from them, but the fact is that it's like giving the wrong medication to a terminally ill patient...she was gonna die soon anyway...

And now it's time to shop for a new car.

[cam-]

DOn't know if this has come up yet

But here a list of things that the Hulk hulked out because of in the TV show:

http://kennethjohnson.us/HulkOutList.html

[cam-]

My faves?

29. Having two mean football players snap wet towels at him and shove him into
the steam room which they have turned on to full blast

and

47. Being stuck in a cab in New York rush hour traffic - "You don't understand, I
have to be there by 4:00!" - "Hey, mac, it's rush hour, we ain't gettin' there til five,
so relax." - "BUT I HAVE TO BE THERE BY FOUR!!!"

[cam-]

Ooooh I like this one too!

80. Accidentally getting stuck in the department store that is being robbed, and
then having one of the thieves lock him in the bottom of an elevator shaft,
underneath a creaky old elevator that is showering sparks, and slipping off of its
cables, yelling "Hey! You've got to get me out of here! It's slipping!", only to
have the 5-ton elevator suddenly fall on him (this one gets points for originality)

this ones just weird:

105. Tied up by same punks and left attached to a bench press machine as bait
for the bodybuilder (played by Lou Ferrigno) and his girlfriend to find and
become upset over, except that David becomes upset first

and of course you've gotta love this one:

115. Trying to help his friend for the episode, the midget wrestler known as "Half
Nelson", by climbing into the ring for him, only to be clobbered by a large, beefy
wrestler who practices numerous combination moves on David, in spite of David
(and Jack McGee)'s numerous cries of "Stop! You don't know what you're doing!
You're making me ANGRY!"

[idave]

Have you guys ever felt like quitting comics? I think I have to on account of the money. . . There are just better things to do with 3 dollars than buy a comic.

[cammyknoxville]

Have you guys ever felt like quitting comics? I think I have to on account of the money. . . There are just better things to do with 3 dollars than buy a comic.

Switch to trades perhaps? That works for quite a few of my friends who are trying to save money.

[kahunablair]

Has everyone seen the new Sarah Silverman video? If not, do yourself a favor and hit play. It's brilliant.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wnVJZkDuVBM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wnVJZkDuVBM

[esophagus]

So... My 30 gig iPod was stolen from my locker at school today. I'm going to get the school to check and see if they got it on tape, but chances are nothing will ever come of that. It's gone. On the plus side, it's a chance to upgrade the size, and they left the Alessandro headphones. On the negative side, well, that's obvious.

[kahunablair]

Wow, Eso. Sorry to hear that man!

[esophagus]

Well, looks like karma showed me up for stating that '08 was a good year so far...

My car's dead. Gone. R.I.P.

This wasn't unexpected. It's a '98 Ford, so...you know. But it wasn't old age exactly...no...it was Jiffy Lube.

Never again will I use them.

My mechanic informs me that they left the drain plug loose and the oil leaked out, and last night on the freeway it died on me. I got it off the freeway, realized what had happened, added oil, but...alas...it appears the repairs will cost far more than the car is worth.

So, sure, I'm pissed at Jiffy Lube, and I'll try to get compensation from them, but the fact is that it's like giving the wrong medication to a terminally ill patient...she was gonna die soon anyway...

And now it's time to shop for a new car.Shitty day isn't it? People are inconsiderate when there's money in the picture.

[esophagus]

Wow, Eso. Sorry to hear that man!Yeah, if I don't get a job soon, this is very likely going to make a sizable dent in my chances of making it to Ireland by August.

[itsbecca]

I'm sorry man, but you'd really let an ipod do that? Hell I'd carry around a tapedeck if it was the difference between me visiting a foreign country or not.


I had a great day. Woke up and it was still snowing, we'd gotten maybe 6-8 inches so I got to put on my big boots and tromp around. I had a warm shower for once, probably because no one bothered to get up. When I got to work my friend Jay invited me over for drinking and playing his new copy of Rock Band tomorrow and I sang and mimiced drums for the next 30 minutes. 30 minutes after that I confided in another friend that I'd really like to go jump into one of the giant snow drifts outside, and he said he'd cover for me. So I bolted outside and flounced around in feet deep piles of snow. I came back in just covered. It was hilarious fun. Work was very slow so I chatted a lot and caught on my comics.

[acomicbookgirl]

people still use Yahoo?????:confused:

Yeah.. Its where I get my news.. ;) I also use it to see the movie showtimes. Also, i've recently started using Flickr again..

[itsbecca]

I also use it to see the movie showtimes.

I do this too. It's just there. I couldn't imagine using it for searching though.

[luthor]

I should of thought of it earlier but according to alexa.com, Yahoo.com has the most traffic on the internet (http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/Yahoo.com).

[itsbecca]

I should of thought of it earlier but according to alexa.com, Yahoo.com has the most traffic on the internet (http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details/Yahoo.com).

There's something wrong with this picture, because Google has 60% of the internet searching share, yet it's number 2? I wonder, do browser search bars skew the numbers?

[acomicbookgirl]

I'm sorry man, but you'd really let an ipod do that? Hell I'd carry around a tapedeck if it was the difference between me visiting a foreign country or not.


I had a great day. Woke up and it was still snowing, we'd gotten maybe 6-8 inches so I got to put on my big boots and tromp around. I had a warm shower for once, probably because no one bothered to get up. When I got to work my friend Jay invited me over for drinking and playing his new copy of Rock Band tomorrow and I sang and mimiced drums for the next 30 minutes. 30 minutes after that I confided in another friend that I'd really like to go jump into one of the giant snow drifts outside, and he said he'd cover for me. So I bolted outside and flounced around in feet deep piles of snow. I came back in just covered. It was hilarious fun. Work was very slow so I chatted a lot and caught on my comics.

I think you were the only one who had a good day. My phone wouldn't get along with me today... The only good thing going for me is that cold Stella Artois in the fridge with my name on it and that its the weekend..

[acomicbookgirl]

I do this too. It's just there. I couldn't imagine using it for searching though.

Oh god no! Its Google or Wiki for me..

[luthor]

Key word is search. Yahoo has their hands in about a zillion different things that are portalled through Yahoo.com(email, news, weather, movie times, games and fantasy sports stuff off the top of my head).

[itsbecca]

I think you were the only one who had a good day. My phone wouldn't get along with me today...

Seems like it. If it makes anyone feel any better I spent almost 2 hours (including a 20min trip to Lowes) making my light box (http://www.dickblick.com/zz553/22/) because of my complete and utter lack of proper tools. I had to cut through hard plastic with a combination of a drill and pliers. It was horrendous. But now it's done and it's perfect..

[itsbecca]

Key word is search. Yahoo has their hands in about a zillion different things that are portalled through Yahoo.com(email, news, weather, movie times, games and fantasy sports stuff off the top of my head).

Still find it hard to beleive. Either way though, google makes a killing off of search related ad revenue in comparisons to conventional Yahoo homepage adspace.

[esophagus]

There's something wrong with this picture, because Google has 60% of the internet searching share, yet it's number 2? I wonder, do browser search bars skew the numbers?I was just going to say, when I type keywords into my browser, IE sends me straight to Yahoo. I'm guessing that has a lot to do with it.

[itsbecca]

I was just going to say, when I type keywords into my browser, IE sends me straight to Yahoo. I'm guessing that has a lot to do with it.

No, rather I meant if I search through my google toolbar (included in the new IE btw, wonder if that's going to change again) does that not count as a hit to google.com?

[paper]

Internet explorer? Um.....ewwwww.

[acomicbookgirl]

Seems like it. If it makes anyone feel any better I spent almost 2 hours (including a 20min trip to Lowes) making my [url=http://www.dickblick.com/zz553/22/]light box[/i] because of my complete and utter lack of proper tools. I had to cut through hard plastic with a combination of a drill and pliers. It was horrendous. But now it's done and it's perfect..

Nice... It makes it somewhat better...

I had an interesting conversation with a co-worker regarding my work situation..

[luthor]

No, rather I meant if I search through my google toolbar (included in the new IE btw, wonder if that's going to change again) does that not count as a hit to google.com?

Definitely...which is also why Yahoo is so high.

[esophagus]

Internet explorer? Um.....ewwwww.After a month of my family yelling that they couldn't figure out Mozilla, I caved. Oh well.

[acomicbookgirl]

Internet explorer? Um.....ewwwww.

I was thinking the same exact thing!

[esophagus]

No, rather I meant if I search through my google toolbar (included in the new IE btw, wonder if that's going to change again) does that not count as a hit to google.com?
Yeah. Which is what I'm saying. Not everyone has a google toolbar. Those without generally get Yahoo as a default. Which is probably responsible for plenty of Yahoo hits. Strange, regardless.

[itsbecca]

Internet explorer? Um.....ewwwww.

I've used Firefox from day one until this latest version came out. Although, from a web design standpoint I should boycott, but sorry. It's just better.

[esophagus]

I was thinking the same exact thing!
Don't hate the player hate the... Internet Explorer.


I don't mind it much, not now that they've added tabs. Still prefer Firefox a bit, but whatever.

[itsbecca]

Yeah. Which is what I'm saying. Not everyone has a google toolbar. Those without generally get Yahoo as a default. Which is probably responsible for plenty of Yahoo hits. Strange, regardless.

Right... but Google holds a holds a larger percentage of searches. So I guess i don't understand.

[luthor]

I'm very much a Firefox snot. I make snarky comments when I see random people using IE(or anything else really...sorry macheads, opera sucks for everything but porn). It's a wonder no one has tried to kill me yet.

EDIT: Safari...not opera...which also sucks.

[luthor]

Right... but Google holds a holds a larger percentage of searches. So I guess i don't understand.

Google dominates searches, Yahoo has the key to everything that Google is trying to catch up to(mail, maps, news etc).

[itsbecca]

I promise, I really was too. 7 is just fantastic. They stole all that was good from firefox, but put it in a better package, to be perfectly honest.

[esophagus]

I just solved the mystery. (http://www.alexa.com/site/ds/top_sites?cc=US&ts_mode=country&lang=none) Google is indeed above Yahoo in the US.

[esophagus]

I promise, I really was too. 7 is just fantastic. They stole all that was good from firefox, but put it in a better package, to be perfectly honest.What she said. I still like Firefox, but IE looks much prettier. It also now has a lot of things Firefox does. The only thing I really miss aobut Firefox was all of the addons you could get.

[paper]

I'm a Safari guy actually. I notoriously neglect learning shortcuts though.

[itsbecca]

I'm a Safari guy actually.

I actually snorted when I read that. God I'm a bitch.


As for Yahoo Vs Google, the proof is in the pudding (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aC_ZwiWsiB8o&refer=home). It's not that I'm extremely anti-Yahoo exactly. I'm just so far up Google's ass I'm giving them heartburn. I think they're doing everything right. Yahoo is just another money grubbing corporation to me.

[superfriend82]

Is there any where you guys find your pics? or do you guys just google them? I fond some pics i like on google but they wouldn't work. i know that you can't copy every thing form the intrnet to a pic for facebook or whatever.

[paper]

Firefox loads a little slower (in my experience) and IE is flat out ugly. Safari won by default. I need it to be fast and pretty. Done.

[itsbecca]

Is there any where you guys find your pics? or do you guys just google them? I fond some pics i like on google but they wouldn't work. i know that you can't copy every thing form the intrnet to a pic for facebook or whatever.

What do you want to use the picture for?

[esophagus]

I actually snorted when I read that. God I'm a bitch.


As for Yahoo Vs Google, the proof is in the pudding (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aC_ZwiWsiB8o&refer=home). It's not that I'm extremely anti-Yahoo exactly. I'm just so far up Google's ass I'm giving them heartburn. I think they're doing everything right. Yahoo is just another money grubbing corporation to me.Yeah. Same here. I don't actually ever use Yahoo. Gmail, check my movies at cinemaclock, Google searches, there's really no reason for me to go.

[itsbecca]

Firefox loads a little slower (in my experience) and IE is flat out ugly. Safari won by default. I need it to be fast and pretty. Done.

All arguments aside I think Vista kills Leopard aesthetically (IE - included as it interplays). Just thought I'd throw that out there. I have never liked the look of either until Vista.

Edit: Safari is boxy and ugly. I meant to say that. Seriously. Grey? Still?

[luthor]

It should be noted, I only use Yahoo for fantasy football and was in no way shape or form endorsing Yahoo over Google. Google is my everything.

[itsbecca]

Exactly. And I just feel good supporting Google.

[esophagus]

Firefox loads a little slower (in my experience) and IE is flat out ugly. Safari won by default. I need it to be fast and pretty. Done.
I don't know man, I like the look of it.

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n243/esophaguss/ie.jpg

[itsbecca]

The transparency looks even sexier with a dark background.

[paper]

Aviator sunglasses? Gross.

[esophagus]

The transparency looks even sexier with a dark background.That it does. My use of paint to screenshot made it look a lot lighter than it really is. I have a fairly light background, but it still looks darker and nicer.

[itsbecca]

Aviator sunglasses? Gross.

Haha... Paper. You are the better man.

[luthor]

Has anyone ever laser etched any of their personal electronics? I really want to get my future macbook done badly but I don't think it's something that's done in a lot of places yet. These look so cool (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adafruitlaser/).

[mikegraham6]

alright, im off guys, have a good weekend

[itsbecca]

Has anyone ever laser etched any of their personal electronics? I really want to get my future macbook done badly but I don't think it's something that's done in a lot of places yet. These look so cool (http://www.flickr.com/photos/adafruitlaser/).

It's definitley hot, but what does that sort of thing run for?

[superfriend82]

What do you want to use the picture for?

To put up as my picture profile.

[itsbecca]

To put up as my picture profile.

Ahhh, I see. I don't beleive the forum will automatically resize a picture, so you'll have to make it fit the criteria. So when you find the picture on google, right click and save it to your computer. Then use any sort of image editing program to change the size down to 80x80. If you don't have anything you can use an online site like this (http://www.online-image-editor.com/index.cfm). Then upload it to rev3.

[luthor]

Their website says $100 for a lappy, $30 for an ipod/cell/small stuff.

[superfriend82]

Ahhh, I see. I don't beleive the forum will automatically resize a picture, so you'll have to make it fit the criteria. So when you find the picture on google, right click and save it to your computer. Then use any sort of image editing program to change the size down to 80x80. If you don't have anything you can use an online site like this (http://www.online-image-editor.com/index.cfm). Then upload it to rev3.

Thaxs. i'll give that a try later.

[esophagus]

Their website says $100 for a lappy, $30 for an ipod/cell/small stuff.I plan on getting the iPod-to-be engraved. Apple does that free. Perhaps I'll go that route instead. Looks awesome. Probably voids the warranty though.

[jaflanagan]

Firefox loads a little slower (in my experience) and IE is flat out ugly. Safari won by default. I need it to be fast and pretty. Done.

You're on Mac right? Can I recommend Camino? It's the mac specific OSX browser from Mozilla. it's way f'n faster than Firefox. I use it on my mac as the default browser.

[esophagus]

Apple just put a lot of refurbished Macbooks on sale. Like the ones I'd been looking to buy. The problem being that I can't afford both the laptop and the iPod. I hate liiiiiife.

[luthor]

Apple just put a lot of refurbished Macbooks on sale. Like the ones I'd been looking to buy. The problem being that I can't afford both the laptop and the iPod. I hate liiiiiife.

Eso, why not go the Ebay route for your iPod? You can get an older 60GB model for a decent price.

[esophagus]

Eso, why not go the Ebay route for your iPod? You can get an older 60GB model for a decent price.Ebay makes me nervous. Never bought anything there before. Always worried that someone will screw me over and I'll be out that much more money.

[esophagus]

Anyone have any experience with Archos Media Players? They look smazzy as hell.

[luthor]

I have. It's a nice player and the customer service is amazing. They were on clearance just before the holidays and a buddy bought one and dropped it while he was jogging. They sent him a box, he sent it back...they called him and said his machine was dead but they'd replace it with the next model up(he had a 30gb and they replaced it with a 50 I think) but he'd be responsible for the shipping cost. He loves it.

[esophagus]

I have. It's a nice player and the customer service is amazing. They were on clearance just before the holidays and a buddy bought one and dropped it while he was jogging. They sent him a box, he sent it back...they called him and said his machine was dead but they'd replace it with the next model up(he had a 30gb and they replaced it with a 50 I think) but he'd be responsible for the shipping cost. He loves it.Awesome. Basically it takes everything I love about the iPod touch, and gives me the hard drive it's missing. They seem to be fairly cheap on Ebay... Maaaaybe I'll give that a go.

[luthor]

I'm not sure if you have Shopper's Drug Mart out that way but that's where my buddy bought his Archos. He got the player and a docking station for under $200.

[esophagus]

I'm not sure if you have Shopper's Drug Mart out that way but that's where my buddy bought his Archos. He got the player and a docking station for under $200.Hmm. Maybe I'll look into getting it that way first.

Edit: Scratch that. Just looked into it. Cheaper to get an 80gb iPod than a 30gb Archos. Ebay is still an option though, if I can find one with warranty intact.

[esophagus]

Just tried out the new Revision3 Watch Live feature. When I logged on they happened to be airring the latest iFanboy episode. Apparently right before that had been TRS. Anyways, I mentioned that I liked iFanboy, and I'm currently helping a girl find some series she might like. This is a realy great new feature. Way to go Ron and team!

[paper]

You're on Mac right? Can I recommend Camino? It's the mac specific OSX browser from Mozilla. it's way f'n faster than Firefox. I use it on my mac as the default browser.

I'll check it out. Right now! Because it's 7AM on a Saturday and I'm awake!

I feel weird talking about other browsers on my browser.

[mikegraham6]

wow, 7am on a saturday. Paper, it's the weekend dude, get some sleep, enjoy yourself :) (im forced to work at 6am today :mad:)

[paper]

Deadline for my script is the 15th, so the weekends are sort of like rich deposits of time.

Precious, precious Weekendium ore!

[mikegraham6]

Ah, deadlines, nature's motivators. best of luck

[paper]

Haha, nothing natural about a deadline.

"I want those icicles up on the willow tree by Thursday. You haven't even finished your snowflake patterns! Damn it to hell, Twinkle! I knew I should have kept you in the Department of Shrubs and Fungi painting spots on mushroom caps!"

[mikegraham6]

We have to change all these leaves from green to yellow by November 1st! GET MOVING PEOPLE!!!

[kahunablair]

Well, we've all heard of Hybrids, Fuel Cell, and BioDeisel, but how would you like to be even more Enviromentally friendly?

On Earthday, for a mere $15,000 you could buy yourself a HUMANCAR.

http://www.treehugger.com/2008-01-29_083716-TreeHugger-humancar.jpg

The car has 2 electric motors that is charged by, ready for this? The people in the car. Each person grabs hold of the little "rowing handles" and Row away!

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/01/humancar_ready.php

I like to think of this as a modern-day Flintstone car.

[fred]

That's retarded. Why wouldn't you just walk?

[gungadin]

Isn't the point of driving to not work?

[kahunablair]

They're trying to bill it as the Bicycle version of a car.

Either way, it just seems extremely bizarre and overpriced.

[gungadin]

And how fast would it have to row to get it to go as fast as you'll need it to go. Can you imagine going to a meeting and being late and just rowing as fast as you can and getting to the meeting all late AND sweaty?

[fred]

They're trying to bill it as the Bicycle version of a car.

Either way, it just seems extremely bizarre and overpriced.

It's like selling tapeworm eggs as a weight-loss pill. Yeah, it's transportation ... but you're really kind of born with that kind of transportation uh fucking attached to you.

[esophagus]

When you row you aren't spinning the wheels. It's like using a hamster wheel to get power to your generator. When you row you're running the batteries. It would be easier than riding a bike.

Still, silly.

[itsbecca]

Holy Crap. Holy crap!!

So my roomate gets home from going grocery shopping. Tells me to look up Channel 7 news, because there was cops everywhere in the shopping center.

Four dead in Tinley Park Shooting (http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=5931312)

Tinley Park being... where I live... and the store being right next to the Super Target I do grocery and miscellaneous shopping at... and on the same street about a mile down from my work. They were searching all the stores in the area (still are) and haven't found the guy. I am super creeped out right now.

[esophagus]

Holy Crap. Holy crap!!

So my roomate gets home from going grocery shopping. Tells me to look up Channel 7 news, because there was cops everywhere in the shopping center.

Four dead in Tinley Park Shooting (http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=5931312)

Tinley Park being... where I live... and the store being right next to the Super Target I do grocery and miscellaneous shopping at... and on the same street about a mile down from my work. They were searching all the stores in the area (still are) and haven't found the guy. I am super creeped out right now.That sucks. Oh man. I can't imagine. When I went to Disneyland there was a bomb threat on the hotel my friends were staying at. Right next to mine. That scared the hell out me, and nothing ever came of it. Seriously, though, be careful. That's scary.


Edit: Just saw this in the comments on that webpage. Jesus.
Figures a black man, even in the suburb you aint safe no more with the project folks moving out there under section 8.

[luthor]

Lock the doors, Becca and keep safe.

[itsbecca]

Seriously! *shudder* Especially, because it sounds like could very well have just been a random thing. From what they've said so far it just sounds like he let go on this store of people. Those kind of acts of violence freak me out, when there's no clear rationale. So you don't feel safe by the fact that you haven't pissed off anyone insane lately, you can become a victim for just no reason whatsoever.

[kahunablair]

Be safe and keep us posted, Becca.

I expect a Twitter or a Post from you ever 12 minutes to let us know you are ok!

[itsbecca]

Be safe and keep us posted, Becca.

I expect a Twitter or a Post from you ever 12 minutes to let us know you are ok!

Haha.

Still Okay...
12 minutes ago from web

Still Okay...
24 minutes ago from web

Still okay...
36 minutes ago from web

[esophagus]

Haha.

Still Okay...
12 minutes ago from web

Still Okay...
24 minutes ago from web

Still okay...
36 minutes ago from web
It's okay, was just the television. No murderers here.
Moments ago from web

Shit! I'm scared!
12 minutes ago from web

[labor_days]

I used to live in the soul-sucking vacuum of Tinley Park. /shudder

[paper]

Alright, had some setbacks with my writing today, so I'm taking my usual maneuvers. Gone for two weeks or whenever the script is done. Take care, guys.

I love all of you. Equally.

Except for some of you, who I love less or more, depending.

[mikegraham6]

Alright, had some setbacks with my writing today, so I'm taking my usual maneuvers. Gone for two weeks or whenever the script is done. Take care, guys.

I love all of you. Equally.

Except for some of you, who I love less or more, depending.
best of luck with the script paper.


now get to work!!!!!!!! ;)

[kwok_talk]

Alright, had some setbacks with my writing today, so I'm taking my usual maneuvers. Gone for two weeks or whenever the script is done. Take care, guys.

I love all of you. Equally.

Except for some of you, who I love less or more, depending.

I will miss you more or less, depending. ;)

Get some good writing done and take care. See you back soon!

[esophagus]

So at every job until my last one my bosses have mistakenly given me a cheque twice at some point in time. I just called it luck. What do I get in the mail today, over a month after quitting? Why, a cheque for over three hundred of course. A cheque marker for November of 2007. I have already been paid for all of November and December, so I know this is a mistake. Guess, what else costs $300? That iPod that was just stolen. Looks like that laptop is still in my future.

[gungadin]

So at every job until my last one my bosses have mistakenly given me a cheque twice at some point in time. I just called it luck. What do I get in the mail today, over a month after quitting? Why, a cheque for over three hundred of course. A cheque marker for November of 2007. I have already been paid for all of November and December, so I know this is a mistake. Guess, what else costs $300? That iPod that was just stolen. Looks like that laptop is still in my future.

I love it when that happens...


Edit: The getting money when it's not yours, not the stolen iPod...

[esophagus]

I love it when that happens...


Edit: The getting money when it's not yours, not the stolen iPod...It's so strange. I don't know anyone else who has had this happen. I've now had it happen four times. I'm glad my morals aren't too strong. Ha.

[gungadin]

It's so strange. I don't know anyone else who has had this happen. I've now had it happen four times. I'm glad my morals aren't too strong. Ha.

Well it's only happened like... once... Think of it as a pension for you putting up with them...

[gungadin]

The iFanboy website just put up a "Something IS Coming" notice from Josh. My curiosity is peaked. I wanna know what something is.

[itsbecca]

The iFanboy website just put up a "Something IS Coming" notice from Josh. My curiosity is peaked. I wanna know what something is.

Hooray! I wasn't sure "it" was going to come, but now that I know "it" IS coming I can sleep soundly tonight.

[labor_days]

But what if "it" comes tonight, while you are sleeping?

[itsbecca]

I imagine "it" would be sneaky like that.

[gungadin]

I imagine "it" would be sneaky like that.

Stupid it... Make me wanna know and keep me up late at night...

[itsbecca]

My day today was spent doing this (http://students.depaul.edu/~rstallar/ani101/spermmorph.mov).

The assignment was to do a hand drawn animation with at least 25 frames, where one thing morphs into another and back again in a cycle. It also had to follow a motion path, hence it moving around the page in a way that otherwise looks a little arbitrary.

I couldn't find the mysterious animation capture device my professor spoke about being in the lab, so it was scanned in by hand on a flatbed; thus, more jumpy than if the pages had been grounded with a traditional pegboard system. Still fun though, besides feeling absurdly tedious for only being 30 frames.

[esophagus]

My day today was spent doing this (http://students.depaul.edu/~rstallar/ani101/spermmorph.mov).

The assignment was to do a hand drawn animation with at least 25 frames, where one thing morphs into another and back again in a cycle. It also had to follow a motion path, hence it moving around the page in a way that otherwise looks a little arbitrary.

I couldn't find the mysterious animation capture device my professor spoke about being in the lab, so it was scanned in by hand on a flatbed; thus, more jumpy than if the pages had been grounded with a traditional pegboard system. Still fun though, besides feeling absurdly tedious for only being 30 frames.
Nice! Hand drawn animation kills me. Don't think I would have paid any mind to animation in the pre-flash days. I'm just lazy.

[gungadin]

That is freakin sw33t.

[conorkilpatrick]

People love "dumb American" stories. Well, turnabout is fairplay.

Quarter of Brits think Churchill was myth: poll

Sun Feb 3, 7:12 PM ET

LONDON (AFP) - Britons are losing their grip on reality, according to a poll out Monday which showed that nearly a quarter think Winston Churchill was a myth while the majority reckon Sherlock Holmes was real.

The survey found that 47 percent thought the 12th century English king Richard the Lionheart was a myth.

And 23 percent thought World War II prime minister Churchill was made up. The same percentage thought Crimean War nurse Florence Nightingale did not actually exist.

Three percent thought Charles Dickens, one of Britain's most famous writers, is a work of fiction himself.

Indian political leader Mahatma Gandhi and Battle of Waterloo victor the Duke of Wellington also appeared in the top 10 of people thought to be myths.

Meanwhile, 58 percent thought Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective Holmes actually existed; 33 percent thought the same of W. E. Johns' fictional pilot and adventurer Biggles.

UKTV Gold television surveyed 3,000 people.

[fred]

that's reaelly funny

dumbasses

[gungadin]

Wowwwwwwwwwww.... That's hilarious.

[esophagus]

They managed to find 90 people who don't believe in Charles Dickens? Wow.

[acomicbookgirl]

I usually dread coming into work every Monday but today was a tad bit different.. A co-worker said "Angela, good news! You tied in the Superbowl pool with someone else. You and the other person got everything right. You two even had the same tiebreaker". So I'm a little bit happy and even happier knowing that there will be a box of comics on my doorstep when I get home later today. :)

[kwok_talk]

I usually dread coming into work every Monday but today was a tad bit different.. A co-worker said "Angela, good news! You tied in the Superbowl pool with someone else. You and the other person got everything right. You two even had the same tiebreaker". So I'm a little bit happy and even happier knowing that there will be a box of comics on my doorstep when I get home later today. :)

Ooh nice work! Did you win a lot?

[acomicbookgirl]

Ooh nice work! Did you win a lot?

It was ok... Its going to the "I need new scenery" fund. ;)

[dave-accampo]

It was ok... Its going to the "I need new scenery" fund. ;)

Ooh, ooh! I know where you can find some!

Seriously, though -- congrats on the pool...I never, ever win those things.

[dave-accampo]

And if I'm beaming proudly today, it's because -- yay! I'm an "Elite Member" now.

So...like...you guys are going to tell me the secret handshake now, right?

[drwally]

And if I'm beaming proudly today, it's because -- yay! I'm an "Elite Member" now.

So...like...you guys are going to tell me the secret handshake now, right?

They haven't told me yet, Dave, so don't hold your breath...:D

[dave-accampo]

They managed to find 90 people who don't believe in Charles Dickens? Wow.

I know, crazy right? Cuz I'm thinking...how can you even go through a basic elementary education without getting hit with Dickens at some point?

Maybe they're like the Flat Earth people...they remember that there are these "novels" by a so-called "Dickens" but they believe it's just a government conspiracy or something.