Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1901.

Solve : MI5?

Answer»

..and, from the "COLD War" era...

Quote

SECRET AGENT MAN

(P.F. Sloan / S. Barri)

There's a man who leads a life of danger
To everyone he meets he stays a stranger
With every move he makes another chance he takes
Odds are he won't live to see tomorrow

Secret agent man, secret agent man
They've given you a NUMBER and taken away your name

Beware of pretty FACES that you find
A pretty face can HIDE an evil mind
Ah, be careful what you say
Or you'll give yourself away
Odds are you won't live to see tomorrow

Secret agent man, secret agent man
They've given you a number and taken away your name

------ lead guitar ------

Secret agent man, secret agent man
They've given you a number and taken away your name

Swingin' on the Riviera one day
And then layin' in the Bombay alley next day
Oh no, you let the wrong word slip
While kissing persuasive lips
The odds are you won't live to see tomorrow

Secret agent man, secret agent man
They've given you a number and taken away your name

Secret agent man
what? nothing about his dental plan or having his ears nailed to the wall?

Nice throwback Aegis...one of my moldy oldie faves...I'm kind of a throwback, myself...
1902.

Solve : garage sales!!!!!!!!?

Answer»

For $15.50 I got 3 old monitors, a dell computer, old motherboard with cpu and ram, a 450w antec, tons of old ram and random cards, and a free hp because it "didnt work". I open it up and the 24pin cable wasnt plugged it! . I also got a scanner and an emtpy computer case and an AIR compresser that was almost new looking for $60 that retails for around $170. You can find some good stuff there!good job, excellent haul. It sure is! I still cant belive about that hp! The place I got that from was selling a really old COMPAQ presario for $125! RIP OFF!Wow! And Why didn't I hear about this? Hmm? Specs of the hp.. The hp DECIDED to die. You didnt hear about it cause you wouldnt answer and I took all of it aready The steal I got was a Timex Sinclair 1000 (1.5k) with expanded memory (16k) for $5.00, brand new, still in the wrap!
The SELLER didn't know what use it was.
I hooked it up to my REALISTIC Micro-TV (2x2.5 screen) and wrote a program (1.2k) to play Ticktacktoe.

whats a timex sinclair?Just Google "Timex Sinclair" and you will find a whole bunch of entries.
A fun machine!
My sons, very YOUNG then, learned to do Basic programming language on it in the mid 80's.

thats old!Very old!

1903.

Solve : Juggling?

Answer»

In the third post Pation SAID that's me. Later on Carbon stated the stick figure looked LIKE him. Just looking for clarification of who I'm looking at. By the way Patio KEEP practicing, and GREAT job on the conversion from you to the stick figure.

1904.

Solve : 10+ Dangerous Species of help desk callers?

Answer» http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=343 I WISH that the author had GONE into more DETAIL on the EXPLODING screen.ROFLL!!!! @ #3 I AGREE with quantos. Pretty funny link
1905.

Solve : isp cuts of file sharing?

Answer» http://uk.news.yahoo.com/16/20090724/ttc-hull-isp-cuts-off-suspected-file-sha-6315470.html

is this the start of something that will spreadIf my isp did that, I would switch to a different isp, and urge every single person to switch to a different isp and make them go out of business. They will never ever get rid of file sharing, unless they PUT almost every single person in jail. Really, how many people that use a computer, have never ever downloaded at least one song by illegal means? I think they should stop wasting their time going after people DOWNLOADING stuff illegally, unless they sell it. They should go after KILLERS and people like that. Like the fbi. They dont waste their time going after people that download a song illegally or something. Maybe if they get a tip that someone is selling it and stuff...We'll just find another way around it. There are too many legal reasons for file sharing to have that be succesful.
1906.

Solve : amazing web site , find any school photo you or your friends ever had?

Answer»

This is amazing, apparently most school photos are taken by a few companies, who have now come together to put them all on one website.

I couldn't believe it, check it out. This Website is amazing. They actually have photographs of almost every School in the WORLD.

Unless you went to School when cameras weren't invented, you will find a PHOTO of yourself or at least your classmates. Click on the link below or type it into your search line. You have to enter the name of your school and Year that you were there.

Give it a go..... http://www.worldschoolphotographs.com/wsp/index1.htm


I am not a monkey! Very Funny!

If it sounds too good to be true - It probably is.Quote from: ThomasTheXPUser on July 19, 2009, 04:30:54 PM

I am not a monkey!

That's not what your mom said...lighten up THOMAS MAN I really have lost a lot of hair. Wow that thing is good. It found me!its great it finds everyoneWow can't remember the name of that kid next to me though. Isn't that George, Curious?
1907.

Solve : you will have to wait one thousand years for this to happen again?

Answer»

on the 7TH august 2009

at 34 minutes and 56 seconds past 12

the time and date will read

12:34:56 07/08/09

123456789


this will not happen for another one thousand yearshmmm, that is quite interesting.....






here's another way of putting it:

0001,0010,0011,0100,0101,0110,0111,1000,1001 this interesting message has been also spreading via SMS here in our country 0001,0010,0011,0100,0101,0110,0111,1000,1001

not many people would understand this I coulda sworn something like this happened a couple years ago. And just a couple weeks ago it was 456789Quote from: harry 48 on July 23, 2009, 06:31:20 AM

0001,0010,0011,0100,0101,0110,0111,1000,1001

not many people would understand this

sorry about that, couldn't help myself

It is quite interesting though, that it will not happen for another thousand yearsIs that am or pm Quote from: computeruler on July 23, 2009, 10:23:45 AM
I coulda sworn something like this happened a couple years ago. And just a couple weeks ago it was 456789
Yes, it did. UNIX timestamp was 123456789.I BET I forget... oh well just have to HOPE I'm around for the next one. hey, everybody, the C Time_t type will overflow in 2038. should be exciting for those of US still around. Quote from: BC_Programmer on July 24, 2009, 10:20:18 AM
hey, everybody, the C Time_t type will overflow in 2038. should be exciting for those of us still around.

Yeah just had a look 'the unix MILLENIUM bug'. Not entirely sure what it would mean to me. Not that savvy on this kind of stuff.UNIX? It affects windows too. but only old programs. MS changed it so that "time_t" was a 64-bit value rather then 32-bit, but programs compiled before that will still encounter the problem.
Quote from: harry 48 on July 22, 2009, 04:07:05 PM
on the 7th august 2009

at 34 minutes and 56 seconds past 12

the time and date will read

12:34:56 07/08/09

123456789


this will not happen for another one thousand years

I think you mean one hundred years - the next 09 will be 2109
1908.

Solve : Post your favorite oldies song.?

Answer»

Title says it all. I just WANT to know what oldies you listen to.

Of all to pick from, I would choose 'One is the Lonliest NUMBER' by Three dog night.

Song here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7sg9SHoFYohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irp8CNj9qBI

Every time!Quote from: Mulreay on July 13, 2009, 07:10:47 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irp8CNj9qBI

Every time!

Too FAMOUS. I'd have to go with either Killer Queen Or Death On two legs.... OR seven Seas of rhye... or... hmm. so many to choose from, and that's just one band!Wow. I agree with BC, too famous. But it is still a REALLY fun song to listen to. I can never fully comprehend the chorus chorus? a chorus is usually a repeated part, Bohemian RHAPSODY doesn't have a lot of repetition.



Bohemian Rhapsody has like No chorus! It's 3 parts ballad, sorta-opera,and hard rock. Not many lines are repeated. For me, I'm not sure what song. If you ask me about a band, I'd say The Beatles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=410xr2j-4n4&feature=related

You guys probably never heard of Blood Sweat and tears...Never heard of them?!? I have the album that song is on http://www.myspace.com/twistedsister

i'm an oldie but i like themtop this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ou-6A3MKowBreakfast in America.Alice Cooper - School's out 1972

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeZxRYXZ154wow. Those songs are old! But still good How about Lonesome Crow?

The best Scorpions song ever...
1909.

Solve : Solar Eclipse?

Answer»

Squall, a SOLAR eclipse will never be on the same day as a lunar eclipse.....at least not in our lifetime.Quote

at least not in our lifetime.
Can't happen, ever. A lunar eclipse is where the Earth blocks the Sun's light from the Moon. So, a solar eclipse just couldn't happen on the same day. DOUBTFULLY in the same century.Not unless sometime in the future, something happens which results in earth gaining another moon...or if the moon speeds up its orbit... Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 23, 2009, 03:30:17 AM
Not unless sometime in the future, something happens which results in earth gaining another moon...or if the moon speeds up its orbit...

That asteroid that's supposed to come towards Earth in the next 100 years. Actually, never mind. If that HITS we won't be worrying about how MANY moons Earth has...SORRY my mind is driffting here.never again. Quote from: Carbon
--image--
Heh, Tokyo? Nissan Silvia vs. Skyline. Good match.Really wish I could of seen this. However, really appreciate the pics.
1910.

Solve : Whatever you want?

Answer»

We used to have a New Foundland see pic... not our actual dog but looked the same. We had to have him put down. They have inherent issues with hip DISPLACEMENT and he got a tumor behind his right eye. Only dog in the world with webbed feet. Loved to swim around, he was called dusty.

[attachment deleted by admin]My dog loves to lick. ONE time it was licking my HAND for 1/2hr!Quote from: computeruler on July 19, 2009, 03:26:37 PM

My dog loves to lick. One time it was licking my hand for 1/2hr!

There are too many JOKES to be had here...

I'd like to say that cats lick you because of the salt in your sweat as do dogs but... to many jokes coming up... ahhhhhhh! Actually Labrodors and Border Collies have webbed feet as well...
Homework.I never win on this site!The most selfish pet is also the most evil.

I'd say a Ferrit for that one.thats were your wrong. But perspectives can be DIFFERNT.
1911.

Solve : Where are you from??

Answer»

Where is everyone here from? If you choose other - Please give details

Cameron GrayI am from Edinburgh - The CAPITAL city of Scotland. I'm orbiting the Earth (above Asia) at an altitude of 350km.Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 17, 2009, 11:46:54 AM

I'm orbiting the Earth (above Asia) at an altitude of 350km.
What about those co-ordinates you had before?

Quote
USA
UK
Mainland Europe
Africa
Asia
Austrailia/New Zeland
Other
You might wanna changed UK to UK/Ireland. i'm from Belfast . N.Ireland


cameron you did not say where you are fromI thought we done this stuff before. I'm closer to what they call the Bedford Springs but I dont live that close to it.I live in the woods. I typically CHOSE to live in a HOUSE. However where that house is depends on if I am at work or home.

Currently I am living in Angola but come TUESDAY night I will be MOVING back to Louisiana. Quote from: harry 48 on July 17, 2009, 04:29:15 PM
cameron you did not say where you are from

I did - Look near the top.

Edinburgh, Scotland Quote from: harry 48 on July 18, 2009, 07:49:01 AM


You trying to say something?USA!!!yes carbon , rolling my eyes , embarrassed , shocked and embarresed some more that i missed thatAsia > Southeast Asia > Philippines > Metro Manila > Quezon City

1912.

Solve : Go to Mars for free?

Answer»

Quote from: Mulreay on July 17, 2009, 06:05:41 AM

Love this just invited all my friends to join. Thanks Nathan.

group alien probing ftw!Quote from: fat_basterd21 on July 18, 2009, 05:55:22 PM
group alien probing ftw!

Hay if I'm going down my mates are coming with me.I signed my girlfriend up...
If only they were taking people and not just your name...
Oh well...ONE can always dream, right? Honey I'm home.... Ohh by the way, you wouldn't mind if I signed you up for the alien abduction would you?Quote from: fat_basterd21 on July 18, 2009, 05:55:22 PM
group alien probing ftw!

I like getting probed...Quote from: Quantos on July 20, 2009, 09:17:55 PM
I like getting probed...

To much info...You might GET there before you KNOW it....

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17476-ion-engine-could-one-day-power-39day-trips-to-mars.htmldid [emailprotected] ever get anywhere?No there still @home! Come to think of it, isn't [emailprotected] simply folding laundry?Heh.
1913.

Solve : Happy Birthday Randysilverio?

Answer» HAPPY BIRTHDAY RANDY.

God BLESS Enjoy Randy...
And MANY more.
1914.

Solve : I'm playing hooky today.?

Answer»

Don't tell my boss. He thinks I'm sick. Quote from: JJ 3000 on October 14, 2010, 10:42:51 AM

Don't tell my boss. He thinks I'm sick.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErtOBv2ym_4

you're new anthem Awesome! Thanks.
What song is that a parody of, by the way?Quote from: JJ 3000 on October 14, 2010, 11:07:43 AM
Awesome! Thanks.
What song is that a parody of, by the way?

hmm, not sure.

Quick google gives a WIKIPEDIA ENTRY (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callin%27_In_Sick), with this:
Quote
"Callin' In Sick" is a song by parody artist "Weird Al" Yankovic. It is a STYLE parody of "Come As You Are" and "Lithium" by Nirvana

Which makes sense to me.
1915.

Solve : What are you thinking at this moment??

Answer»

? Thinking of,If can get this file I need soon.That I cant wait for my parts too come Wondering if a certain MB WORKS then. Thinking I need to EXERCISE more, I got a bit winded going a route through the woods I use to take all the time when there was nothing to do around the house.I get a bit winded too, but that's USUALLY after a bean burrito or too many prunes... wait, are we talking about the same kind of winded here?No, your talking about the kind of winded that my father does before promptly leaving the room or saying a crude remark like "Pick the nuts out of that one and I'll crack you another."No comment....

Wondering if I should take a nap or not. I'm thinking I'm not looking forward too moving all my stuff over to my fathers house.I didnt get the retention clip when I ordered the heatsink
...........how quick was Ivy's visit??huh!? If I will get this job done today. Plus other things.
Quote from: Slade on OCTOBER 16, 2010, 03:53:13 AM

huh!? If I will get this job done today. Plus other things.

You do know this is a 'what are your thoughts at this moments' topic. A place where individuals post there OWN thoughts at any given moment.

Not all posts are directed at you, y'know. Didnt think Ivy was here. Just got up again, kind of out of it.
1916.

Solve : I hate LostCoast and Myself.?

Answer»

He's such an ignorant *censored*.
Why does he never learn? He'll never get ANYWHERE without trying to 'stake' out everything, he thinks he's so tough just because he's a moderator/admin, probably. I also noticed I got K-Lined from Mibbit, and many other IRC Servers. (Nice going, puta).

I REALLY think he has too much power on his hands, here..

I really think he needs to controll himself, sometimes. He just doesn't know when people try to have fun and stuff, I mean come on, I was in the CH Chat, I had discussed SEVERAL topics about My friends PC not working, and trying to get my own PC fixed and all, and after a bit when nobody was around, me, some other dude and DB chatted about some PC stuff, either that or general Tech chat...
Then lostcoast and his fat-head had to *censored*-in and say "I'm tired of warning you". I left after that because I KNEW he was probably going to ban me. I'm not sure why but I knew he already had my IP, so he banned it afterwards. (that freak).

So I went to go chat on Mibbit, around with my friends. We and Lostcoast and some other dudes have a normal convo and then get a bit friendly and play-around the #Chat & #Mibbit chatroom. Sure I joined Lostcoast's chatroom just to leave him a message but that's not the point. Then I got G/K-Lined from Mibbit. WHAT THE *censored*.

So afterwards, I decide to give up.

I know I should really not post this on the forums here, but I think it's best for myself to publicly express this situation. You see, I was innocent, technically, but I guess I could say I'm not. I'm not going to state anything more than what needs to be said...

I probably don't have a Life. I think Lostcoast was the one to aggravate me at first, so I struck back at him. And now we're all in the boat. A boat to trash. If only I could prove myself to Lostcoast that I'm not that kind of person, though I doubt that'll ever happen. :/

I don't know what else to say. This all sucks. Everything sucks! It's ban time again.Quote from: kpac on October 16, 2010, 02:15:21 PM

It's ban time again.

Fine then. I'm really sorry but I hate myself too much.

What am I suposed to do?Go see a psychiatrist. You really need one. And any more THREADS like this one and action will be taken on the forum as well as in chat.

Thread closed.
1917.

Solve : Scare up Some Fun: Halloween Downloads?

Answer»

Thought this was a pretty GOOD POST on PCWorld WORTH SHARING.

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/collection/collid,1647-order,4/files.html?tk=fb_pcw

1918.

Solve : Back to the future?

Answer»

Today is the date that Doc Brown (Back to the FUTURE II) set in the Delorean 26/10/10. Just thought I would throw that out there.and just think it was built right here in BELFAST 2 miles from where i liveQuote from: harry 48 on October 26, 2010, 10:23:59 AM

and just think it was built right here in BELFAST 2 miles from where i live

Well I never knew that. I must admit. I was a fan of this movie. MJfox and Lea Thompson was a perfect combination + Christopher Lloyd is a hit, sadly he will be missed Quote from: Mulreay on October 26, 2010, 10:26:07 AM
Well I never knew that.

John DeLorean caused the downfall of the company which was very successful with a good work force during the troubles because everyone needed and wanted work

The DeLorean DMC-12 is a sports car that was originally manufactured in Northern Ireland by John DeLorean's DeLorean Motor Company for the American market in 1981–1982. It is most commonly known simply as the DeLorean, as it was the only model ever produced by the company. The DMC-12 featured gull-wing doors with a fiberglass "underbody", to which non-structural brushed stainless steel panels were affixed. A modified version of the car became iconic for its appearance as a time machine in the Back to the Future film franchise.

The first prototype appeared in March 1976, and production officially began in 1981 (with the first DMC-12 rolling off the production line on January 21) at the DMC factory in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland. During its production, several features of the car were changed, such as the hood (bonnet) style, wheels and interior. Approximately 9,000 [1] DMC-12s were made before production stopped in late 1982. Today, about 6,500 DeLorean Motor Cars are believed to still exist.[2] Texas entrepreneur Stephen Wynne started a separate company using the "Delorean Motor Company" name after acquiring the remaining parts inventory of DeLorean Motor Company. The company and factory stock were acquired privately in 1997 and made-to-measure new build cars can still be purchased.[3] The primary facility opened in 2008 in Humble, Texas. Additional facilities are currently located in Bonita SPRINGS, Florida, Crystal Lake, Illinois, Bellevue, Washington, and Garden Grove, California.[4] The current Delorean Motor Company is not, and has never been, associated with the original company but supports owners of DeLorean cars.

read more below


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLorean_DMC-12

The sting operation mounted by the FBI -- in conjunction with the DEA, Customs Service, and the police departments of Ventura and Los Angeles, California -- sounded like a plot straight out of Miami VICE. But this was the real deal, and it snared the legendary John Zachary DeLorean, a man People Weekly described as the Auto Prince, the "Detroit dream merchant." On October 26, 1982, DeLorean was arrested for putting up $1.8 million to bring 100 kilos of cocaine into the United States. DeLorean stood to make $24 million from the deal, and he told a confidential informant (CI) for the FBI that he intended using the proceeds to salvage his dream, the DeLorean Motor Company, which faced ruin.

The son of a Ford factory worker, DeLorean grew up on Detroit's east side during the Depression. Earning an engineering degree at the Lawrence Institute of Technology and, later, a couple of master's degrees in engineering and business, he worked for Chrysler and Packard Motor Car Company before moving to General Motors, where he made his mark in the early Sixties by creating the Pontiac GTO. The GTO was immensely popular with young drivers, and nearly 250,000 of the fast and classy "hot rods" were sold in the first five years of production. Pontiac's sales tripled, and before long DeLorean was in charge of North American operations, bringing home a $650,000 annual salary.

"People either loved him or hated him," said business journalist J. Patrick Wright, who penned the 1979 DeLorean memoir, On A Clear Day You Can See General Motors. DeLorean was vain, impulsive and sometimes overbearing. He wore trendy clothes and earned a reputation as a swinger after his second divorce, when he started dating celebrity beauties like Ursula Andress and Raquel Welch. In 1972 he met supermodel Christina Ferrare, who was half his age, and she moved in with him. Detroit did not approve of DeLorean's lifestyle, so in 1973 he "fired GM" and set off on his own. The DeLorean myth grew. He was a MAVERICK, a risk taker, and he had bold dreams.

Marrying Christina, DeLorean dabbled in real estate, car dealerships and miniature race cars. But what he really wanted to do was start his own car company and break the hold that Ford, Chrysler and GM had on the American auto industry. The SPORTY DMC-12, he thought, would do the trick. The sleek stainless-steel sports car with the distinctive gull-wing doors boasted a 130hp Renault engine and could go from zero to 60mph in eight seconds.

DeLorean needed $175 million to finance his dream. Over one hundred investors, including Johnny Carson and Sammy Davis, Jr., put over $12 million into a partnership for research and development while the British government produced $156 million in grants and loans in return for DeLorean locating the DMC factory in Northern Ireland. (Britain liked the idea of creating 2,000 new jobs in a region suffering a 20 percent unemployment rate.) DeLorean risked relatively little of his own money -- $700,000 is the best estimate -- but he seemed to have made his dream come true. The Auto Prince lived like royalty in a $7.2 million, 20-room Fifth Avenue duplex, a $3.5 million estate in New Jersey and a $4 million California ranch. He made sure DMC's $25,000-a-month New York offices were located in a skyscraper that towered as high as the nearby GM building. He paid himself nearly half a million dollars a year and his estimated value in 1982 was $28 million. John Z. DeLorean was a real American success story, the poor boy who made good. Or so it appeared.

Unfortunately, the DMC-12 racked up mediocre sales figures. Entering the market in 1981, it faced stiff competition from Datsun, Mazda and Porsche sports cars. At $26,000, it cost $8,000 more than the Chevrolet Corvette. And of course a recession during 1981-82 didn't help, either. DeLorean expected to sell 12,000 cars a year; in the first six months only 3,000 DMC-12s were purchased. (A pair of 24-karat solid gold cars bearing $85,000 price tags were made for an American Express Christmas catalog; one resides in a glass showcase in the lobby of a Snyder, Texas bank and the other is in a Reno,Nevada car museum.) By February 1982 the DMC factory was in receivership, and in October of that year the British government ordered it shut down. DeLorean needed $17 million in a hurry to save his business. In desperation he entered into a drug-smuggling scheme, and in so doing walked right into a FBI sting operation designed to nab a smuggler named William Hetrick.

Hetrick was suspected of flying cocaine in from Colombia and moving it through the offices of a company called Morgan Aviation at Mojave Airport, ninety miles out of Los Angeles. He was looking for a bank that would launder his ill-gotten gains. The FBI confidential informant hooked Hetrick up with one agent posing as a bank officer and another who posed as a drug distributor. DeLorean then approached the CI, and was filmed and recorded at meetings in Washington D.C.'s L'Enfant Plaza Hotel as well as L.A.'s Bel Air Sands and the Sheraton Plaza. Hetrick was arrested after exchanging the cocaine for money; DeLorean was was taken into custody the following day when he flew into L.A. from New York. Ironically, he just missed a call from a banker who wanted to offer a legitimate $200 million loan that would have saved DMC, which shut its doors for good owing creditors $180 million. DeLorean's dream had turned to dust -- and left a lot of investors burned.

Interviewed by Rolling Stone's Aaron Latham in 1983, DeLorean claimed that he was trying to get a loan using stock in a shell company as collateral, and that he tried to back out of the deal after discovering that drugs were involved. At that point, according to DeLorean, the lives of his kids were threatened. Furthermore, the money paid for the drugs brought in by Hetrick was provided by the government. DeLorean suggested that the government was out to destroy him because the Big Three automakers wanted to see his enterprise fail; at other times he surmised that either the British government or the Irish Republican Army had set him up.

In 1984, DeLorean was acquitted of all charges after a federal judge ruled that the FBI operation had been a clear case of entrapment. He became a born-again Christian and wrote his autobiography. But in April, 1985 Christina divorced him, and that September a federal grand jury indicted him for income tax evasion and mail and wire fraud on evidence that he had bilked DMC investors, siphoning the funds into his private bank account. Though never convicted, DeLorean was ordered to reimburse creditors to the tune of $9 million. In 1995 a jury ordered him to pay the law firm of Morganroth and Morganroth $10.3 million in unpaid legal fees. In 1998 a New York jury ruled that DeLorean's accounting firm owed DMC investors $46 million, plus $65 million in interest.

It is believed that a total of 8,563 DMC-12s were built. Approximately 6,000 of them still exist today.


Someone has been feeding me lies it was 10/10/15 liein scumbag. Quote from: Mulreay on October 26, 2010, 11:34:59 AM
Someone has been feeding me lies it was 10/10/15 liein scumbag.

what ?? Quote from: harry 48 on October 26, 2010, 11:59:21 AM
what ??

I heard on good authority it was from somebody. I checked it's not until 2015, seems this may have happened last year as well.o'dear , someone is having you onQuote from: harry 48 on October 26, 2010, 12:15:44 PM
o'dear , someone is having you on

I think the idea is, it is exactly 25yrs to the day from the date in the delorean that they set off from. 26/10/85Quote from: Mulreay on October 26, 2010, 12:03:05 PM
I heard on good authority it was from somebody. I checked it's not until 2015, seems this may have happened last year as well.

Yeah, I thought that sounded wrong, seeing as how we still don't have hover-boards.Quote from: JJ 3000 on October 26, 2010, 02:26:28 PM
Yeah, I thought that sounded wrong, seeing as how we still don't have hover-boards.

Haha yeah

Quote from: Mulreay on October 26, 2010, 12:20:38 PM
I think the idea is, it is exactly 25yrs to the day from the date in the delorean that they set off from. 26/10/85

This is definitely what the buzz is about.


1919.

Solve : The government is at it again, tracking people illegally...?

Answer» http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101016/ap_on_re_us/us_gps_tracking_warrants

Might want to check the belly of your car, from the looks of it that thing isn't easy to conceal. It's ridiculous that the GOVERNMENT thinks that we're at the bottom, when in reality the people have power over the government of the United States of America. The government makes people think it's the other way around from birth, however. Wish people would wake up and realize this and stop filing frivolous lawsuits, it's within our power to mandate that these things be made illegal.I will not even try to respond to your assertions.
But thank you for the link. If was very interesting.

FYI. You can change your oil without the need to craw under the car or jack it up.Quote from: Geek-9pm on October 17, 2010, 06:37:09 PM
FYI. You can change your oil without the need to craw under the car or jack it up.

How do you remove the oil filter from the top? Seriously. I'd love to know how to do that. +10 internets to you if you can tell us how.And how do remove the drain plug....which is on the bottom of the oil pan ? ?I'm glad they did it. Did you thoughtfully read the whole article? "Afifi was targeted because of his extensive ties to the Middle East, which include supporting two brothers who live in Egypt and making frequent overseas trips. His father was a well-known Islamic-American COMMUNITY leader who died last year in Egypt."
If any government wants to track you, it can.

If it wants to make it legal, it will.Well put...It's racial profiling, but that's just one reason why I'm against it. I think some people need to learn there rights as US citizens. It's We The People, not They The Government. If a person chooses to enter and leave the country, that's there right.

The War on Terror is a FARCE, it was the west pissing off the east for something that was either done by our own government or people acting of there own accord and not of the interest of the nation we are now at war with. It was meant to do several things, first being invoke a hate in the middle east of western society more than there already was, that's done, so now comes the fear, with fear comes control. That's done too, the fear came in with 9/11 and shortly thereafter, the patriot act, which in and of its self is a violation of any US citizen's constitutional rights. So grows the power of the government, the government which is meant to have no power over us. The government has invoked, and, had to revoke things which they do not have the power to do time and time again because those things are simply unconstitutional, and flatout illegal. I have about as much faith in our government to correct things without someone else stepping in as I would have faith in a hand grenade not going off if thrown.

This isn't the EU, you can't just track someone without legal cause, that's a violation of a persons privacy. The constitution was written in a time when such technology was completely unfathomable, THEREFOR, it needs to be REVISED to make such use of such technology restricted, severely restricted. To make myself clear, I am against an overpowered government, I'm all for limited government.

People view the US government as the boss over the citizens, as they would view a superior in a work environment. This could not be farther from the way it was intended to be, the government in the United States of America was meant to be controlled by the people to prevent tyrannical leadership such as a monarchy from forming. This is the way the United States was shaped to be, and still can be.

The US government has no right to meddle in personal matters, it has no right to decide the fate of most large corporations, it has no right to say what you can and cannot do without the vote of the people. Congress has way more power than originally intended, as does the president himself. The job of the president is not to do what HE feels is right, it's to do what the PEOPLE feel is right, as is the job of congress and every other branch formed by the founding fathers.

To put it bluntly, too many people are crying over the problems, but nobody who can do anything does. I'm locking this thread. Partly because we don't permit politically oriented posts, and partly because you're an ...
well, let's say it's because of the political orientation.
1920.

Solve : estimation?

Answer»

While sitting here copying data from ONE external drive to another I couldn't HELP but FIND this funny.

http://xkcd.com/612/

1921.

Solve : a great piece of editing?

Answer» http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYL3j27sSH8

That was very well done, hope it's not removed for a copyright violation. Probably can get away with fair use on the short clips, but would IMAGINE that the use of foot loose in whole is a copyright violation.OK , but if its freely available on utube is it not out there for everyone to use/copy what everThis has some awesome editing. I think someone spent sleepless nights on this.....

Quote from: harry 48 on October 17, 2010, 09:18:02 AM
ok , but if its freely available on utube is it not out there for everyone to use/copy what ever

I think he meant that Youtube can yank the video for copyright claims. There's Kenny Loggins' record label that could request the video to be taken down (unless the author of the video received permission) for copyright. That is on top of the clips. ALBEIT small, the clips could be ground for a movie COMPANY making a copyright removal request, too (once again, unless the author has received permission for all those clips.

Youtube USUALLY doesn't (or shouldn't) hunt for infringing clips without a copyright claim, however. Admire the video!!ok thanks for that ThomasTheXPUser
Great video! I loved it!
1922.

Solve : xkcd tech support?

Answer» THOUGHT this was PRETTY funny, will have to remember the CODE word "Shibboleet".

http://xkcd.com/806/cute
1923.

Solve : Julie Andrews Turns 69?

Answer»

Julie Andrews Turns 69



To commemorate her birthday , actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan 's Radio CITY Music Hall.
One of the musical numbers she performed was 'My Favorite Things' from the legendary movie 'Sound Of Music'. Here are the lyrics she used:



(Sing It!) If you sing it, its very good

Botox and NOSE drops and needles for knitting,
Walkers and handrails and NEW dental fittings,
BUNDLES of magazines tied up in string,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cadillacs and cataracts, hearing aids and glasses,
Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses,
Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When the pipes leak, When the bones creak,
When the knees go bad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.

Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions,
No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions,
Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Back pain, CONFUSED brains and no need for sinnin',
Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin',
And we won't mention our short shrunken frames,
When we remember our favorite things.

When the joints ache, When the hips break,
When the eyes grow dim,
Then I remember the great life I've had,
And then I don't feel so bad.




1924.

Solve : this place is dead?

Answer»

i agree somewhat with truenorth , there SEEMS to be only one person now helping out there and that is dave sometimes you would get jay and chris , i to have noticed people having to wait a long time and then dave would come in and answer a lot of new and old posts

all i do now is send people to the " do this first topic " in the hope that they get the help

i could do a little more very basic fixing as i have done and have learnt from that , but i/we are not allowed and i understand that and its to STOP new posters giving bad advice Quote

So it discourages me and removes my credibility as an advisor to learn that i am sending people there and what i promised would be the result is not assured.
Very same here. I still direct people there, but I keep thinking, if I even should (no offense to couple of guys there, who really do what they can).

Quote
that as on all the other forums ANYONE can contribute their advise (good/bad /or indifferent)
Which is point blank wrong and dangerous.

Quote
Um... you just described CBMATT.
Again, nothing personal and no offense, but when was the last time, when he actually did something in malware forum. He's been practically absent, as well. Again, talking about "honorary" staff members.

Quote
Or, we could do something really crazy, like a custom title, like, say- just thinking- "malware specialist" maybe... oh what? that's already what it is
It's not. It's about people, who shouldn't be posting there.
As I said before, I'm not aware of any other forum, when non-malware people are allowed to post. It's like giving a baby a grenade to play with.

At the end, these are just my thoughts. I don't make rules around here.
Quote from: Broni on October 03, 2010, 01:50:04 PM
As I said before, I'm not aware of any other forum, when non-malware people are allowed to post. It's like giving a baby a grenade to play with.
+1To my knowledge there's no restriction on posting in the Malware Forum and just like every other CH forum posters should expect dangerous advice to be edited or removed.By whom exactly?
Is anyone monitoring that forum 24/7?If any CH Member sees a potentially dangerous post they should click on the
"Report to Moderator" link, this will send an email to every Moderator and I can tell you, I respond to every email as do many others.
Often when I respond the problem has already been fixed by someone else.

I don't think we'll ever see 24/7 dedicated monitoring but the CH Membership does a pretty good job IMO.That rule may be good enough "safety valve" on any general forum, because there are plenty computer savvy people around here almost at any time of day, or night, but it's not in malware forum, because there are only very few people, who have any clue about malware issues, so how an average computer user can know, if some advice is good, or it'll make some computer not bootable very next minute.

There is a reason, why all malware forums on all other boards are strictly restricted.I'm confused. What exactly are you suggesting Broni? More malware removal experts?Quote
all i do now is send people to the " do this first topic " in the hope that they get the help

People come and go. Either for the people mention in the previous post or for the person or user who seeks for advice or help. I think its both the responsibility of the helper and the one being help in some or maybe most threads whether its in malware, software, hardware section. There should also be a preliminary thread for malware issues(usually HJT) to be look upon by old members/mods or people who are experienced,wants to learn or wants to step-up to this issue. Then only it will be submitted or referred to the malware specialist/s to avoid certain waiting as stated. And it should also be a limited steps, taken out from the guidelines of malware section.Quote from: jason2074 on October 04, 2010, 12:03:26 AM

There should also be a preliminary thread for malware issues(usually HJT) to be look upon by old members/mods or people who are experienced,wants to learn or wants to step-up to this issue. Then only it will be submitted or referred to the malware specialist/s to avoid certain waiting as stated. And it should also be a limited steps, taken out from the guidelines of malware section.
Are you suggesting that pretty much anyone could evaluate hjt logs and post suggestions? I've seen SYSTEMS rendered inoperable because of inappropriate actions with hjt. As it stands now, anyone can post on our Malware forums but only designated Malware Experts can offer advice. Whether or not this is the most efficient method (for those waiting to be helped), it's certainly the safest. Receiving no advice is a whole lot better than receiving bad advice.To my mind Allan and Broni are expressing precisely the point i have been endeavoring to make. I strongly subscribe to this comment from Allan " Receiving no advice is a whole lot better than receiving bad advice." There was a reference earlier to the comparison of a "baby" and a "grenade" . I would suggest it is more aptly compared to the absence of a neurosurgeon in a hospital and at best a heart specialist tries to do it or in a completely unregulated environment the janitor does it.
In my view if we do NOT have the expertise or the number of experts we need to govern our dispersement of the council we give to others with that as the dominate criteria we should curtail or cease offering the service until and if we can.
Those that come to the malware forum (directed by other members or by their own initiative) are generally desperate and vulnerable to advice from anyone they feel can help them. They are also very often lacking in computer skills and knowledge and are hardly in a position to personally judge the competency or lack thereof of the advisor (well intentioned or not). Ideally, if the technology were capable, once the problem were stated by the O/P NO ONE other than an accredited malware specialist should be able to contribute to the thread .
Of course there are some that will argue well shouldn't that be the case on ALL the forums of the CH. I say no. Because there are many factors that are different . Primarily a generally understanding that many members with widely varying levels of experience/knowledge/ability/fluency/and other factors will come forth with advise. Sufficient numbers of CH members exist that bad advise is usually quickly caught and negated. I for one would NOT be able to determine if the advice on the malware form was good or not. There are some forms i would NEVER consider myself credible to give advice on and other than to occasionally go there to perhaps learn something i totally refrain from input. Certainly the malware forum is one of them. However my observation is that not all members apply such personal constraints. I think the malware forum CAN be improved and encourage efforts toward that end. truenorthHow it's worded in the guidelines:

Quote
Under no circumstances should you attempt to fix things by following another log and doing it yourself. This can only lead to more problems and possibly an un-bootable system. Every machine and every INFECTION is unique and this method will only cause more problems.

If this is a machine at your place of Business, we need to be informed beforehand. This is also not negotiable and we will not be responsible should you fail to do so.

We also request patience. The Experts here are Volunteers and are not here 24/7. This is not a live session either. If it takes a few hours or overnight for them to get back to you, trust me it is worth the wait. See here why not to not bump your thread. And once you have been given the all-clear, be sure to stick around until your Helper clearly concludes the issue, as they may have some additional steps and advice for you to follow. Just because you have been cleaned of an infection, that doesn't always mean the work is over.

If you receive advice from someone other than the approved Malware Removal Specialists, you do so at your own risk. We are not responsible if you take potentially inaccurate/harmful advice from someone who is not a designated helper. Anyone interested in joining the crew must have a good amount of experience and submit references to CBMatt (Chris) or Evil Fantasy in a PM. References will be checked. Others posting advice without approval are subject to have their posts removed immediately as the wrong advice is too risky. We welcome new helpers so if you are interested see this post: Would you like to learn to fight malware?
Quote
If you receive advice from someone other than the approved Malware Removal Specialists, you do so at your own risk.
If so, then what is the point for allowing non-malware specialists to reply in malware forum?
Keep in mind, that the reality is, that 75% people don't read manuals, rules, etc., or they barely read them.
"Too bad" answer won't do, because it's not about a glass of water, we're dealing here with, but a serious people's property.Quote from: Broni on October 04, 2010, 01:27:29 PM
If so, then what is the point for allowing non-malware specialists to reply in malware forum?

I still don't understand this. If the malware specialists are the only people allowed to post in the forum, then how will the people with the infected computers reply to them?On all other boards only original topic starter (malware victim) AND malware specialists are able to post AND reply.
1925.

Solve : Now this is...... different?

Answer» http://gizmodo.com/5488718/turn-your-old-computer-into-a-brand-new-hookah

I found ANOTHER weird WAY to use a computer!! MAYBE I should APPOINT myself weirdo czar Seems like a LOT of trouble to go through when you can just go to the store and buy a pack of Zig-Zags for a dollar.
You could use it for a chair and sit on it

Things are getting weird
1926.

Solve : i wont be here?

Answer»

im having parent probs and i wont have comp for awhile so i have to use psp which means i wont be posting much for a while im so mad i just upgraded and painted it too Quote from: computeruler on August 30, 2008, 08:01:51 PM

im having parent probs and i wont have comp for awhile so i have to use psp which means i wont be posting much for a while im so mad i just upgraded and painted it too

Whats your problems if you DONT mind me asking.
my parents are being mean and they said i wont get comp untill i do something or other and they said i was being annoying they are so mean to meQuote from: computeruler on August 30, 2008, 08:18:14 PM
my parents are being mean and they said i wont get comp untill i do something or other and they said i was being annoying they are so mean to me

watThey must have a reason, I GUESS....maybe spending too much time on your computer?
Is your room clean? My room is clean.....its my desk you have to worry about.
I clean off all the trash about twice every week. The bin is too far away (other side of the room)I was talking to computeruler....I was talking to myself. i dont know how it happened i got it back after 2 days AYAYAYAY and my new comp is done!!!!!!!!! PRETTY muchQuote from: computeruler on September 01, 2008, 07:18:52 PM
i dont know how it happened i got it back after 2 days AYAYAYAY and my new comp is done!!!!!!!!! pretty much

Yay... Now i wonder what happen to seth he said something about marijauna and then left.Quote from: computeruler on September 01, 2008, 07:18:52 PM
i dont know how it happened i got it back after 2 days AYAYAYAY and my new comp is done!!!!!!!!! pretty much

Haha ok... Quote from: computeruler on September 01, 2008, 07:18:52 PM
i dont know how it happened i got it back after 2 days AYAYAYAY and my new comp is done!!!!!!!!! pretty much

Interesting......ya ill post pics soon.... ya what did happen to seth... must of got CAUGHT doing pot or something
1927.

Solve : Open Letter To The Forum?

Answer»

Greetings, salutations, and felicitations!

The twenty-first century isn't what it used to be.

No moon bases, no Mars bases...and that's only the beginning. I believe my generation, the generation of peace and love, has failed you. We were children of the Space Race, and we turned into our parents. Greed became the by-word of the 80's and 90's. Our generation may have turned out to be the most greedy of all. Laid off? Hey, as long as my 401K and my portfolio get a good return, not my problem. Heck, it's not even my fault, because all my investments are spread out in MUTUAL FUNDS, so hey, I've just got a tiny PIECE of each pie, so whatever the boards of directors decide, it's not my fault. Heck, even if I disagree, I can't possibly hold a majority of stock in any company, so my voice no longer matters, anyway.

Our generation has given you the "miracle" of productivity. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. Sure, we gave you information technology, but the productivity growth is only about 2/3 of what we want you to think it is -- and it will stay that way as long as we continue to measure hours paid, and not hours worked. Oh, yes, speaking of hours paid, for most of you: we're just not going to pay you what you're "worth," anymore. You'll just have to pull yourself up by your own bootstraps. Remember, a rising tide lifts all ships!

Education? Ah, yes! We have a lovely scam for you! Jobs and careers which used to require a high school diploma now require a bachelor's or master's degree! Oh, and on your way there, don't worry, children -- you don't need to memorize multiplication tables -- just use a calculator! Don't bother with good English and communications skills -- the business world will be happy to spend 3.1 billion dollars a year in remedial English education, as it did in 2007. Don't bother learning history or geography -- even though those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it. Hey, we don't want you to feel bad about anything. Don't learn the science and engineering and mathematics -- it's okay -- the children of other countries will do it for you!!! Don't read any classic literature, and please don't learn to think for yourselves! Just work on your hand / eye coordination with those video games! Don't learn a musical instrument -- just play one of the console games and be some kind of hero!

Be sure to blame the liberals for everything! Don't bother to ask why our "family values" "judeo/christian" culture seems to think it's all right to offshore / downsize / rightsize away the jobs which people need to provide for their families, let alone simply make the proverbial ends meet. So, your current pay isn't as much as what you used to pay in taxes on your old pay? Suck it up!

Politics: always depend on old white men! We know what's best. Set people free? We'll kill you. Are you young, like the Kennedy brothers? We'll kill you. Do you have a dream? We'll kill you. Are you a woman? We'll get AROUND to you, someday -- hey, you've been able to VOTE in America for about a hundred years, so quit complaining!

Be sure to focus on the "transcendental" and "global" issues of our times! Then you won't worry so much when our neighbors kill our loved ones in the schools, colleges, malls, office buildings and churches here in this country.

Oh, and in our failure to properly guide so many of you -- make sure you have attitude! That's all you need! Don't worry about substance! Don't worry about manners! Don't give a second thought to the things you write and say! It's not your job to communicate effectively -- it's the readers' job to figure out what you mean! You want to insult people -- drag them down so you can be cool? Go right ahead!
Other people are merely here to entertain you. Use 'em. Hook up with 'em. Throw 'em away. It's all disposable, anyway. The "Golden Rule"? That's for chumps! Only your own feelings matter!


I have been taken to task by another member of this forum because I had the temerity to demand he not insult another member of this forum. (I presume this is a "he" -- I rather suspect I would not be in the midst of this other thread with a woman.) Yes, I have posted my SHARE of things on here, and apologized when I've realized I'd overstepped the bounds set by this forum, and by my own standards.

No, I am not a moderator -- nor do I think myself better than anyone else. When I stop to think, I remember that Buddhism has taught me the potential of the saint to become a sinner, and the sinner to become a saint.

My difficulty lies in elements presented on this forum, elsewhere, and in my personal life which seem to suggest that I am best to pretend there are no problems. I see no chronic misspellings, no chronic rudeness, no chronic poor behavior.

Am I best to let these elements go unanswered? Certainly, as this medium goes, there is the option of the private message, which certainly has its place. Not to excuse my behavior, but the insults are not contained to the Private Message format. They are placed for everyone to read.


"Sick cultures show a complex of symptoms...but a dying culture invariably exhibits personal rudeness. Bad manners. Lack of consideration for OTHERS in minor matters. A loss of politeness, of gentle manners, is more significant than a riot. This symptom is especially serious in that an individual displaying it never thinks of it as a sign of ill health but as a proof of his/her strength."

-- Excerpted from "Friday" Robert Heinlein copyright 1982












1928.

Solve : Haha!!!!!!!!!?

Answer»

Quote

Well he's not a moderator or anything so he can shut the up!

OH, the eloquence! It's too much to bear!

So, like, what? I have to be a moderator in order to point out something done in poor TASTE?Mr. Google - I see nothing wrong with Aegis asking you not to insult people.
We all have a different SENSE of humour, I probably wouldn't get half of your jokes as you wouldn't get half of mine.
Any member is quite within their RIGHTS, IMHO, to, as Aegis says, point out something done in poor taste, whether they're a moderator or not.
Please don't have a go at people for doing that.Quote from: Aegis on September 02, 2008, 11:07:16 PM
Quote
Well he's not a moderator or anything so he can shut the up!

Oh, the eloquence! It's too much to bear!

So, like, what? I have to be a moderator in order to point out something done in poor taste?

First of all, I did not say that. I SAID shut the BANANNAS up.This thread is turning out not to be so funny anymore.....

So.......Case Closed.

If anyone wants this unlocked, please PM me.
1929.

Solve : Boy Who Cried Wolf?

Answer»

There was a Shepherd Boy who tended his sheep at the foot of a mountain near a dark forest. It was lonely for him, so he devised a plan to get a little company. He rushed down towards the village calling out "Wolf, Wolf," and the villagers came out to meet him. This pleased the boy so much that a few days after he tried the same trick, and again the villagers came to his help. Shortly after this a Wolf actually did come out from the forest. The boy cried out "Wolf, Wolf," still louder than before. But this time the villagers, who had been fooled twice before, thought the boy was again lying, and nobody came to his aid. So the Wolf made a GOOD meal off the boy's flock.


What is the MORAL of the story?
(don't worry, I have something in store for you)This had better be good! I have something in store for you...tomorrow. (11pm here)

Aegis, what is the moral. Well, the "standard" moral is that we shouldn't make false alarms in situations, so people won't ignore us and not come to our aid.

I rather suspect you have something else in mind -- I just can't figure out what, yet. Quote from: Aegis on September 02, 2008, 09:07:47 AM

I rather suspect you have something else in mind -- I just can't figure out what, yet.

Don't go SEARCHING too hard or you will ruin the surprise.
(I doubt you will find it though)Well, if I actually trip over the clue, I won't give it away... No one else has REPLIED? I'll wait a few more days then. Ok, I'll just say it anyways.

The moral of the story is:
If you lie all the time, nobody's going to believe you, EVEN when you're telling the truth.

OR IS IT:
You should never tell the same lie twice.Are you running for President, too? Quote from: Aegis on September 04, 2008, 09:43:22 AM
Are you running for President, too?

Hmmm....I should, shouldn't I..... Explanation anyone?

The moral of the story?

Quote from: Carbon Dudeoxide on September 04, 2008, 04:18:22 AM
If you lie all the time, nobody's going to believe you, even when you're telling the truth.

OR IS IT:
You should never tell the same lie twice.

Both, I'd say....
1930.

Solve : Photoshop mistakes?

Answer» HTTP://photoshopdisasters.blogspot.com/
1931.

Solve : Favourite Black Sabbath track??

Answer»

Don't say Iron Man...

Mine is "Children of the GRAVE" from Master of Reality.Into The VoidIron man.


Only cause you said I couldnt.




lol
Fairies wear bootsParanoid.Not FAIR. Each lead singer produced a different style of music.

Ozzy - Fairies Wear Boots
Ronnie James DIO - Heaven and *censored*, the whole album. (yes I cheated)
Ian Gillan - (too hard so I cheat again) Disturbing the Priest or ZERO the Hero

Not worried about or a fan of the NEWER singers.


Ozzy Rocks, man.

Who were the others? You have got to be joking.

Ronnie James Dio - DIO, Rainbow
Ian Gillan - Deep Purple
Yeah, I was joking.

1932.

Solve : Your pointless tip of the day.?

Answer»

Open another Firefox browser within a Firefox tab or browser by adding the below command in your URL bar.

chrome://browser/content/browser.xul

I couldn't think of a real use for this, especially since you can't open tabs within the browser within a browser, but it's still fun. Hmmm, I discovered that I can open tabs within the browser within a browser. But, as you said, I see no real use for this. It just takes up more space at the top of your SCREEN.

Edit: other observations:
This can be done in layers, or multiple levels; in other words, a browser within a browser within a browser, etc. The home page in any of these browser windows created by opening a browser within a browser is the Mozilla Firefox Start Page. And, switching between tabs in a sub-level browser window does not change the URL shown in the web address box.

Interesting but worthless. MUA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAA!!!

Heh Dilbert. Was going to see if more windows could be opened but looks like 4 is the MAX. I opened 5... but stopped because I was at 100% CPU and 100,000KB Memory usage for FF alone. I opened 5... but stopped because my MONITOR screen was full and I couldn't see the web address box to try another one. COLComputer geeks are the boredest people ever...I opened 9 before Firefox almost stopped responding.
Firefox was using 207,224 KB of memory and about 97% of my CPU.Just CURIOUS. What size monitor do you have and what is your setting for resolution? I have a 17" monitor set at 1280 by 1024 pixels.Haha, Dilbert is right. It just kind of sits and thinks (Vista screen shots remove the mouse, so you cant see it)



[old attachment deleted by admin]Quote from: Zylstra on April 12, 2007, 08:22:18 PM

Haha, Dilbert is right.
Right about what, 5 layers being the limit? Not true for everyone; Kip went to 9. I think I can go more than 5 but have to change resolution to see what's happening. Haven't tried that yet.Quote from: soybean on April 12, 2007, 08:34:37 PM
Quote from: Zylstra on April 12, 2007, 08:22:18 PM
Haha, Dilbert is right.
Right about what, 5 layers being the limit? Not true for everyone; Kip went to 9. I think I can go more than 5 but have to change resolution to see what's happening. Haven't tried that yet.
No, about it just stopping and crashing. I GOT 5 up and I had to restart my computer, lol.How 'bout 100 extensions in FireFox ? ? ?

Check it Out
1933.

Solve : Happy birthday Dark Blade?

Answer»

Happy birthday DARK Blade, MAKE it a good ONE. I ALREADY started a Happy Birthday topic on this, but Happy Birthday

1934.

Solve : There's a Web site where you are not supposed to click your mouse?

Answer» http://www.dontclick.it/Lol. RANDOM WEBSITE.
1935.

Solve : What is the name of the rock song in the Dish Turbo HD ad??

Answer»

Just what the title says, any help appreciated.It's called "Funk #49" by the James Gang?No, I have that song, it's good, but it's not the song in the ad. Thanks though!Broni's correct...Wasn't that thing in "Devil's Rejects" movie?Do ya'll have a different version of Funk No. 49 or are you listening to a different version of the ad? I have carefully listened to Funk No. 49, and it is not the song in the ad I listened to. My Funk No. 49 is 3:55. The song in the ad is FAST with a good guitar SOLO. Any other ideas? Maybe calling Dish and asking would help?
Let us know, what they TOLD you QUOTE from: typhoeus on September 05, 2008, 01:02:11 PM

Do ya'll have a different version of Funk No. 49 or are you listening to a different version of the ad? I have carefully listened to Funk No. 49, and it is not the song in the ad I listened to. My Funk No. 49 is 3:55. The song in the ad is fast with a good guitar solo. Any other ideas? Maybe calling Dish and asking would help?


There's more than 1 version of Funk #49....and a few remakes as well.I have Itunes, so I can probably find it. Can you tell me which one you think it is?
1936.

Solve : Happy Birthday, boo?

Answer»

Happy 18!!

BIRTHDAY Happy, Boo!

C C D C E C, C C D C E G, C C (one octave higher:) C G E D C, Bb Bb A F E C.

Or something like that (Notes to "Happy Birthday" (C) Warner Brothers? Piano)
HBDQuote

HBD
What the heck is this? Did you have breakfast already?Quote from: Broni on September 05, 2008, 11:22:54 PM
Quote
HBD
What the heck is this? Did you have breakfast already?

Lol, Happy BirthDayThat's better.Happy BIRTH day.
1937.

Solve : Model RC airplanes!?

Answer»

Totally off topic of course but - in case any interested parties.

I build and fly numerous RC planes and a few months ago got a very lightweight vid cam CALLED "FlyCamOne" ... now version 2 - very lightweight unit using an SD flash card. I have mounted it on two planes so far and gradually got to the point where I have made up some files to put on YouTube - albeit (annoyingly) with IMO some degredation in quality.

FLV is a pain IMO - and if they stayed as WMV it'd keep better res I think.

Anyways - for anyone who might wish to view these - do take a peek... latest files .....


First is a "Four-Star 60" - 6' span and nice flier ... from this Labor day weekend .....

HTTP://www.youtube.com/v/PrwFRXmkGdk


Then, a small but versitile plane called an Uproar - 40 size, 4" span - this from a few days ago ...

http://www.youtube.com/v/uyjF-lxCxSo

For anyone interested too - am now enjoying and using Serif Movie Plus X3 - they have improved Movie Plus to the point where it is very versatile and suits me well for video editing - having previously used an old version ( of Pinnacle Studio.Wow, way cool. I've always WANTED to get into RC airplanes and did HAPPEN to get one a YEAR or so ago, but after my 30th trip to the hobby store after continuously crashing I gave up on it. I fly the very basic planes you get from Target, just can't handle the big boy's planes I guess.

Very cool though and you're a great pilot. The only remote control plane I flew was virtual.

1938.

Solve : THANK YOU FOR CALLING THE MENTAL HEALTH HOT LINE...?

Answer»

What do you think that one post I put up was about? I AMMIT that the LATTER stuff is FUNNY. But the POWER outage is a cheap knock off of the windows JOKE.

1939.

Solve : So, that's why you should avoid beer...?

Answer» http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igSjxSajY00LOL
Brill, lol, Oh SORRY. I LAUGHED out LOUD!
1940.

Solve : I'm home!!!!?

Answer»

I'm here an so is he. Your RIGHT but ALSO COULDNT be so very wrong. Alot has happened. Dont be surprised. But what I mean is there not alone anymore. Time is an ILLUSION. Also, I'm the queens sheild so you have to go threw nathian to get to me to her.and,How has my little 'Hedera HELIX' been ? Good to have you back

'Forum Queen' Where is she, anyway?sleeping like you should.

1941.

Solve : PLEEEAAASSSEE READ FIRST!?

Answer»

ummmm........... are you LIKE in the kkk or somethingHater.no SERIOUSLY what orginization are u inUuuuummmm... ...OA? Haven't I been saying that? http://www.oa-bsa.org/oooooo and i still hate boy scoutsThat's your perogative. I'm reeeaaally tired of it too. I'm just going to get my Eagle and leave.i only made it to SCOUT LOL i ALMOST made it to tenderfoot LOLL O L ! Couldn't tie a bowline eh?um whats that but i think i couldnt but i finially was able to lolhttp://www.hightrek.co.uk/climbing/how2/bowline.htm

1942.

Solve : My Experience?

Answer»

I'm UNDECIDED as to what to fill in as my experience on my profile here, so I thought I'd leave it up to you.
What do you think my level of experience is?
You won't offend me whatever you put, as long as it's not less then Guru
Seriously, put what you honestly think, I'd be interested to see the results.I actually don't have a clue either. I just put down Experienced because that is what I am. I'm not an expert, just an experienced user. (and because Saviour chose it )From my LIMITED assessment I'd certainly not say 'beginner'

So - hard to quantify right now, tho length of time familiar with puters and Windows etc could well classify as experienced at least.

I chose ''experienced'' for myself based on about 14 years of Windows and puters but certainly not expert or better, as still plenty of gaps in knowledge so - always learning!Personally, I put down "Expert" for myself... why? Well, see, its kind of hard for me to rate myself. Most of my knowledge best works for client driven environment (eg: helping users with domain connects, login errors, installing software, backing up, RECOVERING DATA, accessing email, updates, and those other things that a TECH student type person like me ends up doing being in such a small school)

I put down Expert for you as well.
I think that Experienced means you can navigate the Control Panel, and maybe a few other built in Windows utilities without a problem, Expert means you can manipulate them into doing things other than what most people see use for them as well as fix extended issues, and theorize about what may cause problems in software you dont even necessarily understand or know how to use (Eg: Take an error message, and determine what it means, and resolve the issue, or at the very least, know how to research the issue and come up with a solution). Guru, well, you know everything... I didn't put anything there, because simply I don't know what to put there.
I better leave it blank.
It may be more important for regulars here, what newcomers put in there. It may give you an idea how clear your advice should be.Quote from: Zylstra on September 02, 2008, 08:34:19 PM

Personally, I put down "Expert" for myself... why? Well, see, its kind of hard for me to rate myself. Most of my knowledge best works for client driven environment (eg: helping users with domain connects, login errors, installing software, backing up, recovering data, accessing email, updates, and those other things that a tech student type person like me ends up doing being in such a small school)

I put down Expert for you as well.
I think that Experienced means you can navigate the Control Panel, and maybe a few other built in Windows utilities without a problem, Expert means you can manipulate them into doing things other than what most people see use for them as well as fix extended issues, and theorize about what may cause problems in software you dont even necessarily understand or know how to use (Eg: Take an error message, and determine what it means, and resolve the issue, or at the very least, know how to research the issue and come up with a solution). Guru, well, you know everything...
What a relief. At least now I know I'm experienced when I can navigate the control panel. *changes his experience from ''familiar'' to ''experienced''. Thanks Zylstra!

EmielBased on Zylstra's explanation, I think i'll change mine to Expert. The option to leave it blank is no longer available, I seem to have changed my experience to Familiar by accident.
By the way, who voted that I should be a Guru?OK, thanks for your votes of confidence.
I'm interested by the results - 1 familiar, 2 experienced, 4 expert, 2 guru. Would be nice to know who voted what, but I'm not going to ask for that.
I was considering staying as Familiar, as that's what I'd count myself as - I don't think I have enough experience to be higher than that, personally.
However, I'll go with the flow. Besides, as a mod, I suppose it might scare people to see a "familiar" or "beginner" rating on me, perhaps.
So, I'm now an expert.I've started an epidemic...

Good choice, Calum. I think its the most fitting.
1943.

Solve : spam thread!!!!!!! yay!!!?

Answer»

iVe noticed a lot of people posting off topic stuff in posts so instead of there post it here!!!!! SPAM ALL YOU WANT!!!!!Super Yay! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYuh.

WOOOOHOOOOOO!

Spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spam spammity spam.

cream up the bun and jam

squawk! squawk! squawk!

NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUR!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsb5W0m3S-Y
SPAM in the place where I live, (Ham and more)
Think about nutrition ,wonder whats inside it now,
SPAM in my LUNCHBOX at work, (it's the best)
really makes a darn good SANDWICH anyway you slice it at all.


If your running low, go to the store.
Carry some money, to help you buy more!
The tab, is there, to open the can.
The can, is there, to hold in the SPAM.

SPAM on the table at home, (Ham and more)
Think about selected are there different flavours now...
SPAM in my office at work, (It's the best)
think about the stuff it's made from wonder if it's some kind of meat.
If you need a spoon, keep one around.
Carry a thermos, to help wash it down!

Now if there's some left, don't just throw it out,
use it for Spaggle, or Spaurkraut.
SPAM in my pantry at home, (Have some more)
This of expiration better read the LABEL now..

SPAM breakfast dinner and lunch,
think about, how it's been precooked wonder if I'll
just eat it cold.

Once you start in, you can't put it down.
Don't leave it sitting, or it'll turn brown!
the key, is going, to open the tin.
The tin, is there, to keep the SPAM in!
oh spam.. SPAM....

I COULD go on....You asked for it ......

SPAM -courtesy of Monty!!Thank GOD for Monty!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anwy2MPT5RE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjqZ0aIAgFM ROFL YAYAYAYAYAY SPAM!!!!!!!!!!!! W()(W)()()()())(& 77777777777777777 YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYYYY









Jdlkfdlkfjdkl;fjp;


I WANT CHEESE I LIKE SPAMMING WWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTT TTTTTTTT YAYAyayayayay-------------- |---------------- /\ /\ /\ |
| | | / \ / \ / \ |
| | | / \ / \ / \ |
| | | / \ / \ / \ |
| | | / \ / \ / \ |
-------------- |--------------- /---------\ / \/ \ |
| | / \ / \ |
| | / \ / \ /\
| | / \ / \ / \
| | / \ / \ \ /
-------------- | / \ / \ \/
yay!!!! keep spamming!!!!!!

make shure your speakers are on!!!

http://www.spam.com/



SPAMilikes

1944.

Solve : Humerus?

Answer»

Quote

I get a funny picture in my head when people complain allot looks a little like this.



I get that same picture in my head when I see the average adult's command of the spoken and written English language.That was a very funny picture Carbon.

I agree with AEGIS. The deterioration of our language is depressing.

I don't no 'bout speling, *censored* ever SENSE I took Evelyn Wood's sped reeding korse, my reeding has emprooved 100%.

Only took mee 5 minits to proophreed this befour posting it. A munth AGO, it wood have takin me twise as long.I took a speed reading COURSE, and afterwards I read Tolstoy's "War And Peace" in 10 minutes! It's about Russia, I think.
Quote from: Saviour on September 06, 2008, 06:17:43 AM
I don't no 'bout speling, *censored* ever sense I took Evelyn Wood's sped reeding korse, my reeding has emprooved 100%.

Only took mee 5 minits to proophreed this befour posting it. A munth ago, it wood have takin me twise as long.

Typing like that may be faster to type (for certain people) but it takes much longer to read it (for most people)
Handbags, boys, handbagsQuote
Handbags, boys, handbags

Please explain. I am a little slow, today.Quote from: Aegis on September 06, 2008, 01:51:41 PM
Quote
Handbags, boys, handbags

Please explain. I am a little slow, today.

Implies that a silly, girlish spat is taking place, like when girls/women fight with their handbags

Stdys HV bn md tht ppl cn rd sntncs wtht vwls. I dnt blv t.

Personally, I find sentences with bad spelling and grammar very hard to read.Quote from: typhoeus on September 06, 2008, 02:56:12 PM

Personally, I find sentences with bad spelling and grammar very hard to read.

Is that not what w'ere they're talking about Uhhh, yes, and I was agreeing with them. Why are you so confused at all my posts?Quote from: typhoeus on September 07, 2008, 10:34:18 AM
Uhhh, yes, and I was agreeing with them. Why are you so confused at all my posts?

I'm not confused, I find them Humerus.
Very Good
1945.

Solve : Real life super mario?

Answer»

I THOUGHT this was PRETTY COOL

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2139555376132383479

1946.

Solve : Intel Club?

Answer»

Post your NAME if you have INTEL

1.)ComputerulerIsn't this BASICALLY the same as this?yes EXCEPT this is if you have intel

1947.

Solve : John McCain doesn't know how many houses he owns .....?

Answer»

Quote from: Zylstra on September 08, 2008, 03:29:01 PM

there is no plastic used for the construction of our house
I severely doubt that. Does your house have any insulation? water pipes? electrical fittings? no?

Quote from: Zylstra on September 08, 2008, 03:29:01 PM
I own a computer almost completely built with Metal...
really? it's got no motherboard then? no transistors?



Quote from: Zylstra on September 07, 2008, 10:58:58 PM
If we look at events like Chernobyl, we see that NUCLEAR power isnt always safe.

Sure, we know what went wrong (graphite is a reactive... we discovered that the hard way) , but what if something else SOMEWHERE else goes wrong?
We knew it already they were experimenting with how far they could push the station, didn't turn out right unfortunately.

Quote from: Zylstra on September 07, 2008, 10:58:58 PM
Dam power (Hydro Electrics) is safe, and only has one environmental impact, and that is on fish. All you need is a descent river.
One environmental impact? certainly doesn't. Desertification downstream, flooding upstream, extinction, deteriation of water quality etc.

FBQuote from: fireballs on September 08, 2008, 03:40:58 PM
Quote from: Zylstra on September 08, 2008, 03:29:01 PM
there is no plastic used for the construction of our house
I severely doubt that. Does your house have any insulation? water pipes? electrical fittings? no?
The house doesnt use plastic insulation... just fiberglass. The water pipes are metal and copper, most of its been there for quite a long time. The electrical fitting is also metal. Electrical wires... well thats a tough one... they didnt use plastic in the early 1900's when the electrical was put in... it was kind of like a fabric...

Quote

Quote from: Zylstra on September 08, 2008, 03:29:01 PM
I own a computer almost completely built with Metal...
really? it's got no motherboard then? no transistors?
I said "Almost". The transistors are built with a plastic shell, however, they are very exposed for the most part... the motherboard is built with silicone of course.
I dont understand why you would want a plastic case though...

Quote
Quote from: Zylstra on September 07, 2008, 10:58:58 PM
If we look at events like Chernobyl, we see that nuclear power isnt always safe.

Sure, we know what went wrong (graphite is a reactive... we discovered that the hard way) , but what if something else somewhere else goes wrong?
We knew it already they were experimenting with how far they could push the station, didn't turn out right unfortunately.
They weren't experimenting to push things, it was a deal with miscommunication with the day shift and night shift of the plant.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster

Quote
Quote from: Zylstra on September 07, 2008, 10:58:58 PM
Dam power (Hydro Electrics) is safe, and only has one environmental impact, and that is on fish. All you need is a descent river.
One environmental impact? certainly doesn't. Desertification downstream, flooding upstream, extinction, deteriation of water quality etc.
FB
Desertification? Not really. Depending on the kind of dam, the water run can continue like it was before, and flooding upstream can be quite limited as well. Extinction? Could you provide an example, that didnt happen with any of the dams here.
Water quality was fine for the dams here as well. Sewage pipes, guttering, windows, flooring coverings, kitchen appliances, paint the list is almost endless but i'm not trying to have a dig at you individually it's just as a society we don't understand how reliant we are on plastics.

the Baiji... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baiji Quote
The 2007 IUCN Red List classifies the Baiji as a critically endangered (CR) species, and acknowledges the species is possibly extinct (PE).[1]

The Baiji population declined drastically in recent decades as China industrialized and made heavy use of the river for fishing, transportation, and hydroelectricity.

FBQuote from: fireballs on September 08, 2008, 04:18:32 PM
Sewage pipes, guttering, windows, flooring coverings, kitchen appliances, paint the list is almost endless but i'm not trying to have a dig at you individually it's just as a society we don't understand how reliant we are on plastics.
Our sewage pipes are metal, we dont have gutters, the windows are wood and glass, the kitchen appliance... well, that does have plastic... our paint is probably lead outside, and our outer walls are made of cement and asbestos (yes, I live in a walking safety hazard.)
I know we do have quite a bit of latex pain on the house though, it was repainted in... 2004 I think (we werent living here at that time.)

Yes, I know your not picking at me as an individual, its a neutral tone discussion.

This home is probably more "green" than a modern one, since there was so much that didnt exist (plastics wise) when it was built in the 1900's, and so much of it hasnt been replaced.


the Baiji... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baiji Quote
The 2007 IUCN Red List classifies the Baiji as a critically endangered (CR) species, and acknowledges the species is possibly extinct (PE).[1]
The Baiji population declined drastically in recent decades as China industrialized and made heavy use of the river for fishing, transportation, and hydroelectricity.
FB
[/quote]
That, I did not know. I can see why larger FRESH water creatures would be endangered, however, in certain places in the US, I think if we look at the eco SYSTEM closely, we can determine how safe it is to put in a dam.

I live near this thing:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Coulee_Dam
(No, I'm not concerned about concealing my location... anyone who looks at my IP address can figure out I live in Central Washington)

"INSTALLED generating capacity: 6809 MW" You wouldn't believe how much excess power we are producing. Theres four power houses, one entire power house that constantly runs doesn't even really dedicate power to anything.. Eventually, we will be selling our extremely cheap power to California.
Hydro Electrics are quite common here, especially on the Columbia.

When it was built, there were two effects:
1) Part of an Indian Reservation was taken over by water, and due to the hate towards Indians during the time it was built, it took a very long time for them to receive any sort of compensation for it.
2) Salmon populations decreased since no one had thought of a fish latter. Later on, a fish latter was built, and salmon restoration began. One benefit of the high price of oil is there is a greater incentive dollar wise to recycle plastics...
Their not as harmful as you think because of the fact they don't degrade that easily...
The lake i live near built an artificial reef from recycled plastics and the plant life and fish loved it...better than used tires for sure.Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Since Oil got brought up I just couldn't help but post a list of just a few things partially made from OIL.

Ammonia, Anesthetics, Antihistamines, Artificial limbs, Artificial Turf, Antiseptics, Aspirin, Auto Parts, Awnings, Balloons, Ballpoint pens, Bandages, Beach Umbrellas, Boats, Cameras, Candles, Car Battery Cases, Carpets, Caulking, Combs, Cortisones, Cosmetics, Crayons, Credit Cards, Curtains, Deodorants, Detergents, Dice, Disposable Diapers, Dolls, Dyes, Eye Glasses, Electrical Wiring Insulation, Faucet Washers, Fishing Rods, Fertilizer, Fishing Line, Fishing Lures, Food Preservatives, Food Packaging, Garden Hose, Glue, Hair Coloring, Hair Curlers, Hand Lotion, Hearing Aids, Heart Valves, Ink, Insect Spray, Insecticides, Linoleum, Lip Stick, Milk Jugs, Nail Polish, Oil Filters, Pantyhose, Perfume, Petroleum Jelly, Rubber Cement, Rubbing Alcohol, Shampoo, Shoes, Toothpaste, Trash Bags, Upholstery, Vitamin Capsules, Water Pipes, Clothing Ink, Parachutes, Telephones, Enamel, Epoxy paint, Car sound insulation, Cassettes, Motorcycle helmets, Pillows, Shower doors, Refrigerator linings, Electrical tape, Safety glass, Nylon rope, Ice buckets, Toilet seats, Denture adhesive, Loudspeakers, Movie film, Candles, Water pipes, Golf balls, Sunglasses, Soft contact lenses, Footballs, Paint brushes, Fan belts, Luggage, Toothbrushes, Ice cube trays, Plywood adhesive…

So when you see these people that say they are tottally green I can just about guarantee you they are full of it....and of those things that are not made of oil they're almost guaranteed to have been processed using fossil fuels.

Metal as an example, mined, transported, refined and formed all using fossil fuels.

FBall this political stuff is too much for medoes anybody know anything about joe biden? If Palin were a democrat, that would be a nice git but she isn't/


I think Joe Biden is a good running mate for Obama. When the Democrats had their primaries, it was Biden, and a couple of the governors that really made the most sense of things. I don't know why Biden didn't get farther in the primaries. He can be an effective foreign relations vice president, without (I think) us having to worry about what he does behind the scenes. (I don't want to write too much -- our current vice president might invite me to go hunting with him. )at least obama's got someone to ask when he's not sure what to do?Quote
at least obama's got someone to ask when he's not sure what to do?

Sure, just like every president has.
1948.

Solve : Whatever Happend TOO?????

Answer»

I MITE GET cut CARBON happy if you come with a gun I think its time for Pink Floyd's picture again.The wierd one with a smiley???Ok GUYS, there is really no need for this topic anymore.Tell that too him.. He started the repost.

1949.

Solve : Which candidate agrees more with you??

Answer»

Here is a 65 question interactive chart to tell you which candidate you agree with more, based on issues.

http://www.2008electionprocon.org/candidatesurvey.htmthis is of course making the wild assumption that everybody in the world cares about the U.S Election. Given, the result will have an impact on the rest of the world for the next 4 years at least, that doesn't necessarily make the candidates any better then they are- Politicians.I'm from the U.S., I care, and I was posting this for other Americans who care. There are some other Americans on this forum aren't there? If you don't care, don't take it. I posted it to help any Americans not sure how to vote. I sure as *censored* don't. And of course it doesn't make them any better, power usually makes people worse. I wasn't making any assumptions, I didn't even say who I was in agreement with. I merely posted this to share information. Since its in Off Topic I don't even get a post count.Quote from: typhoeus on September 06, 2008, 07:37:34 PM

I'm from the U.S., I care, and I was posting this for other Americans who care. There are some other Americans on this forum aren't there? If you don't care, don't take it. I posted it to help any Americans not sure how to vote. I sure as h**l don't. And of course it doesn't make them any better, power usually makes people worse. I wasn't making any assumptions, I didn't even say who I was in agreement with. I merely posted this to share information. Since its in Off Topic I don't even get a post count.


I'll be happy as long as it isn't bush again. Raising lumber tarriffs against B.C to try to assist local lumberyards made sense to them, but it decimated our forestry industry, even if it was lifted, we're still SEEING the effects.


So maybe I'm a bit harshened in that way. I wasn't trying to offend you, and I apologize if I did.

No hard feelings. Believe me, I'm glad it won't be Bush again either. Problem is, next one could be worse than Bush.Quote from: typhoeus on September 06, 2008, 08:09:59 PM
Problem is, next one could be worse than Bush.

You can't really tell what their agenda is until after they've started executing it(well, with a few exceptions)Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 07, 2008, 08:26:33 PM
well, with a few exceptions

Like who?

Quote from: typhoeus on September 07, 2008, 08:40:16 PM
Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 07, 2008, 08:26:33 PM
well, with a few exceptions

Like who?



I don't know, I placed that little gem there just in case you could think of an exception. Every once in a while there is a POLITICIAN that actually wants to do good. Unfortunately they never seem to get in a position where they could, and even then who's to say they won't go drunk with power?


As Churchill said, "democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried."
Good old Winnie. Do you think he liked being called that?

BTW, a good politician is called a "statesman." And a statesman is a dead politician.As to the Topic title i would have to say neither as they both have yet to phone me...
I'm not concerned though ...they usually wait til about 3 weeks before the Election to ring me.I was referring to more than the Democratic and Republican parties, neither of which impress me. It's high time this country moved away from the awful two-party system. Vote based on issues, and what's important to you, not "Which of the two is less corrupt?" That's why I posted this. Obviously, you should not use this as your sole means of deciding who to vote for. This is just one tool to use. Research for yourself, and don't be swayed by propaganda. Think for yourself, don't let someone else think for you.Quote from: typhoeus on September 08, 2008, 09:01:30 PM
It's high time this country moved away from the awful two-party system.

It could help, but at the same time, with more people to vote for, voters could have trouble making an informed decision... Or, in some CASES, simply not vote to begin with. I believe the U.S has a higher voter turnout then a lot of other democracies with more parties to decide from, but that's purely speculation on my part.

On the other hand, even with multiple parties, it seems that voters settle on one right wing and one left wing party, and each election either keeps the current one or swaps it for it's rival.

Here in Canada the federal government majority seems to simply switch from Liberal to NDP, and back again, although sometimes the other parties receive a fair number of votes. Provincial politics works the same way mostly, with a few labour parties getting favour in (you guessed it) the provinces with more labour intensive industry (such as Alberta and Saskachewan).


I never was taught anything about the american political system in school, my knowledge on it is from my 1950's encyclopedia, so I'm not sure how accurate it is (although I haven't heard about any sweeping changes)Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 09, 2008, 09:39:42 PM
I never was taught anything about the american political system in school, my knowledge on it is from my 1950's encyclopedia

That's no surprise. They don't teach us about it here either. Or balancing a checkbook. I'm sure that encyclopedia is a better source of information than a lot of the revisionist history books today.

Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 09, 2008, 09:39:42 PM
It could help, but at the same time, with more people to vote for, voters could have trouble making an informed decision... Or, in some cases, simply not vote to begin with.

Doesn't that already happen? I think those that wouldn't do research then are the same one's who don't do research now. The ones who are swayed by propaganda, and get warm fuzzies whenever their grand leader talks. I think a lot of the people who would normally vote for one of the other parties end up voting for one of the big two because they think voting for one of the smaller parties won't make a difference. However, you're right, people do tend to group together as total opposites. Funny that way, isn't it? However, speaking for myself, I would rather vote for a party or candidate I believe in than just go to the corner that looks a little more like me than the other one. I think more people might be starting to think that way also after the highly unpopular Bush presidency.
Quote from: typhoeus on September 10, 2008, 06:49:24 AM
Quote from: BC_Programmer on September 09, 2008, 09:39:42 PM
I never was taught anything about the american political system in school, my knowledge on it is from my 1950's encyclopedia

That's no surprise. They don't teach us about it here either. Or balancing a checkbook. I'm sure that encyclopedia is a better source of information than a lot of the revisionist history books today.

Well, In school we spent almost 3 months in a 6 month course on the canadian political system, and all my math classes up to grade 11 included some kind of financing unit. (11 and 12 moved into the realm of math not quite as applicable for everyday problems

One THING the government could do, is instead of having special voting locations, they can do it like the census, have a bunch of people going house to house collecting voting information.


Problem with that I suppose is that those that wouldn't normally vote probably won't have even gave it a thought, and will either ring off one of the larger names, or, HEAVEN forbid, ask the census taker their opinion.
1950.

Solve : Virus Alert?

Answer»

Weird Al must have had a run in with Winantivirus 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-GaRKDsz-YHaha, nice!Quote

This VIDEO is not available in your country.

?

WHATS the title of the movie and, in case that doesnt work, what country to you live in?Weird Al Yankovic - VIRUS Alert

In the US.

Here is another site with it. http://www.videosift.com/video/Weird-Al-Yankovic-Virus-Alert