Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread DeaDCitY Skinhead
TAG are nice, I like mavodo better, too bad I can't afford one. On 5/2/06, Crow T. Robot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They've obviously never worn a nice Tag Nick McClure wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20060502/cm_csm/yslade Kids these days, won't wear a watch, and won't get off

RE: Wow. Sweet Guitar playing (SFW)

2006-05-03 Thread James Smith
As a [not that good] guitarist myself I can tell you that his use of artificial harmonics and tapping in all the right places means that to fake it he would have to be good enough to play it anyway. On the up side (and largely to make me feel better) I bet he has no friends, to play like that he

RE: Wow. Sweet Guitar playing (SFW)

2006-05-03 Thread James Smith
Doesn't look fake, but damn that's a good Satriani impersonation if it isn't... Hmmm, reminds me of trying to learn Baroque, man thatÂ’s tough! -- Jay -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.5.2/329 - Release Date:

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Michael Bramwell
So what, this is what he was elected to do. His majority of support comes from Bolivian peasants who have been against private ownership of Bolivia's resources for some time. And if it fucks up well they will be no worse off (really poor and treated like dirt) than they were before. On 5/3/06,

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread G
So because they are poor, they should support something that not only guarantees they will remain that way, but just might bring the rest of the country down to their level? So what, this is what he was elected to do. His majority of support comes from Bolivian peasants who have been against

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Michael Bramwell
My point being they elected this guy, they know what they are getting, he is not planning/threatening to invade other countries that I know of so leave them to their own devices. On 5/3/06, G [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So because they are poor, they should support something that not only

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Crow T. Robot
There's some pretty nice Tags out there for around $400. On 5/2/06, DeaDCitY Skinhead [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TAG are nice, I like mavodo better, too bad I can't afford one. On 5/2/06, Crow T. Robot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They've obviously never worn a nice Tag Nick McClure

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread G
I'm all for leaving them to their own devices. But it's still a bad, bad idea. My point being they elected this guy, they know what they are getting, he is not planning/threatening to invade other countries that I know of so leave them to their own devices.

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
tis nothing but man jewelry. If I'm going to wear a watch, (which I typically don't) it's gonna tell me wind speed, gps position, weather for the next 4 days, and how many female life forms are in the surrounding 50 foot area. On 5/3/06, Crow T. Robot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's some

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Crow T. Robot
And if it could distinguish the ratio of attractive to non-attractive females, all the better. Zaphod Beeblebrox wrote: tis nothing but man jewelry. If I'm going to wear a watch, (which I typically don't) it's gonna tell me wind speed, gps position, weather for the next 4 days, and how many

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Robert Everland III
If you want a bunch of things besides time in a very nice watch, check out the Tissot Touch. It is an analog watch with a small screen in it. When you touch 6 points around the watch it allows you to have temperature, altitude, compass, and 3 other functions I can't remember. Bob

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Vivec
How much for that 0_0 And does it come in platinum? :-D hee hee hee On 5/3/06, Robert Everland III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want a bunch of things besides time in a very nice watch, check out the Tissot Touch. It is an analog watch with a small screen in it. When you touch 6 points

RE: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
I'll buy that for a dollar -Original Message- From: Zaphod Beeblebrox [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:13 AM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore tis nothing but man jewelry. If I'm going to wear a watch, (which I typically

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Crow T. Robot
Maybe it's just me, but does *anyone* use all that crap on their watch, ever? I've got a nice watch, but all it does is tell time. I don't need it to cook me breakfast or tell me what the atmospheric pressure where I'm standing. Seems like a big waste. Robert Everland III wrote: If you

RE: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread deadcityskin
I had an iron man when I was active duty. It had useful features like always on lighting, multiple alarms and timers, and multiple time zones. I used all of those functions at one time or another as an infantryman. Tim -Original Message- From: Crow T. Robot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Image Request

2006-05-03 Thread Adkins, Randy
Anyone know where I can find a similar image to the one show below. Requirement would be a High Resolution image to fit on a banner display for an upcoming conference. I have no problems in purchasing it but rather not fork out 200-300 just for the image. The dimensions of the banner display will

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Crow T. Robot
Ok, maybe I should have said does the average shmuck have the need for all the accoutrement? I could definitely see the need for an infantryman to have that stuff. deadcityskin wrote: I had an iron man when I was active duty. It had useful features like always on lighting, multiple

RE: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
Mine tells the date, and has the ability to be a stopwatch also -Original Message- From: Crow T. Robot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:37 AM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore Maybe it's just me, but does *anyone* use all that

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Crow T. Robot
Do you use the stopwatch? Nick McClure wrote: Mine tells the date, and has the ability to be a stopwatch also -Original Message- From: Crow T. Robot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:37 AM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
only when he tries to break his 31 second record. :) On 5/3/06, Crow T. Robot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you use the stopwatch? Nick McClure wrote: Mine tells the date, and has the ability to be a stopwatch also -Original Message- From: Crow T. Robot [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
I have, but not often. Usually to settle an argument of some sort. -Original Message- From: Crow T. Robot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:49 AM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore Do you use the stopwatch?

RE: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
Over or under? -Original Message- From: Zaphod Beeblebrox [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 10:51 AM To: CF-Community Subject: Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore only when he tries to break his 31 second record. :)

Re: Image Request

2006-05-03 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
have you check on http://www.sxc.hu for any of their royalty free imagery On 5/3/06, Adkins, Randy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know where I can find a similar image to the one show below. Requirement would be a High Resolution image to fit on a banner display for an upcoming conference.

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Robert Munn
I don't think anyone is suggesting doing anything other than leaving them to their own devices. It's just sad to see yet another doomed experiment in Communist economics. On 5/3/06, Bram wrote: My point being they elected this guy, they know what they are getting, he is not

Re: Gov't: Medicare Broke In 12 Years

2006-05-03 Thread Robert Munn
And Medicare is already, as of this year, paying out more than it takes in, according to the report. On 5/2/06, Gruss Gott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Social Security, Medicare to run out sooner By Jeanne Sahadi May 1, 2006: 6:07 PM EDT NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - The trustees of Social Security

RE: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Ian Skinner
No fault in the argument, though the fact that there is no such thing as a non-hybrib Prius does make comparisons a little more difficult. Well there is, if you look at body type. Toyota just calls it a Matrix. -- Ian Skinner Web Programmer BloodSource www.BloodSource.org

RE: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Ian Skinner
Edmunds.com has done an article on this and they predict that gas would have to be at least $5.60 per gallon for hybrid drivers to break even if they drove 15,000 miles per year over the five years Ok how does that break down for somebody who is driving 25,000 miles a year and plans on keeping

Re: Gov't: Medicare Broke In 12 Years

2006-05-03 Thread G
Which brings up the questionSocial Security, Medicare, etc...are these mini-socialist experiments here in the ole' capitalist US of A that are going tits up? And Medicare is already, as of this year, paying out more than it takes in, according to the report.

Re: Gov't: Medicare Broke In 12 Years

2006-05-03 Thread Russel Madere
And it is all Bush's fault, of course. Social Security, Medicare to run out sooner By Jeanne Sahadi May 1, 2006: 6:07 PM EDT ~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:5:206139 Archives:

Re: Gov't: Medicare Broke In 12 Years

2006-05-03 Thread William Bowen
And it is all Bush's fault, of course. well... yeah... duh... ;-) -- will If my life weren't funny, it would just be true; and that would just be unacceptable. - Carrie Fisher ~| Message:

Re: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Cameron Childress
On 5/3/06, Ian Skinner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok how does that break down for somebody who is driving 25,000 miles a year and plans on keeping the car for 10 years? That's how long I kept my previous vehicle a Toyota Corolla. Good question, and not one anyone here is qualified to answer. I

Re: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Cameron Childress
Ok, so that car looks to be about $3,500 less than a Prius in my area. How much $$ do you save a week on gas? -Cameron On 5/3/06, Ian Skinner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No fault in the argument, though the fact that there is no such thing as a non-hybrib Prius does make comparisons a little

RE: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
One of the problems is that there is little knowledge on how long hybrids last and their upkeep cost over that many years. When we went to buy a car last year we looked at the Hybrid Ford Escape, and they said that they wouldn't sell anything past manufacturers warrantee. -Original

RE: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Scott Stewart
The research that I did suggested about 100K miles on the batteries and $2-3K to replace them. Thanks Scott Scott A. Stewart Webmaster/ Developer GlobalNet Services, Inc http://www.gnsi.com 11820 Parklawn Dr Rockville, MD 20852 Voice: (301) 770-9610 x 335 Fax: (301) 770-9611 The

Re: Gov't: Medicare Broke In 12 Years

2006-05-03 Thread Robert Munn
Interesting question. I think the answer is a little more complicated than yes or no. Originally, these programs were intended to be used as social safety nets for poor people who had lived past normal life expectancy. The old image was of a poor old widow who had never worked and had no means of

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Ben Doom
I wear a $20 Timex Expedition. Mine has multiple time zones, which is nice for tracking my Dad's travels (although f***king India has to use a half-hour, which isn't supported). It has a countdown timer, which is nice for cooking and such. I use it frequently when baking or broiling, since it

Re: Kids don't wear watches anymore

2006-05-03 Thread Robert Everland III
It's pretty expensive like $500 - $700. They have a titanium version, not sure about platinum. Bob ~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:5:206146 Archives:

Eagle Eye Camera

2006-05-03 Thread Crow T. Robot
This is really cool. The second egg is supposed to be hatching this week. http://www.infotecbsi.com/wildlife/ (Very SFW) (works in IE, not FF) ~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:5:206148 Archives:

Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
http://edition.cnn.com/2006/LAW/05/03/moussaoui.verdict/ ~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:5:206149 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/5 Subscription:

RE: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Ian Skinner
Ok, so that car looks to be about $3,500 less than a Prius in my area. How much $$ do you save a week on gas? -Cameron I save $10 - $15 a week over my old 1991 Corolla. I do not know compared to a Matrix, I have never driven one of them. I presume one would have to do something with the

RE: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Ian Skinner
One of the problems is that there is little knowledge on how long hybrids last and their upkeep cost over that many years. This is true for many of the Johnny-come-lately models, yes. But Toyota has been making the Prius for over ten years now. I suspect they have an idea how their cars are

RE: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
The Jury recommends life. -Original Message- From: Nick McClure [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 4:25 PM To: CF-Community Subject: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30 http://edition.cnn.com/2006/LAW/05/03/moussaoui.verdict/

RE: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
True, but keep in mind most of them use the Toyota parts. I am pretty sure the Ford Escape does. I know the mechanic costs are higher, but I don't know by how much. In 10 years I'm sure they made a lot of changes, and improvements. Of course, after I did the math, it just wasn't economical for

Re: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Cameron Childress
On 5/3/06, Ian Skinner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is true for many of the Johnny-come-lately models, yes. But Toyota has been making the Prius for over ten years now. I suspect they have an idea how their cars are holding up. And mine came with a 10 year 100,000 mile warranty on the

Re: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread William Bowen
The Jury recommends life. good, no martyrdom for him then. -- will If my life weren't funny, it would just be true; and that would just be unacceptable. - Carrie Fisher ~| Message:

Re: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Cameron Childress
On 5/3/06, Ian Skinner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I save $10 - $15 a week over my old 1991 Corolla. I do not know compared to a Matrix, I have never driven one of them. I presume one would have to do something with the EPA values. I presume it's not cheaper to drive a Hybrid (today). -Cameron

RE: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
I wasn't worried so much about the battery, just other things. I know how to work on normal cars, but hybrids add things that I've never dealt with. -Original Message- From: Cameron Childress [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 4:43 PM To: CF-Community Subject:

RE: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Scott Stewart
His name will be changed to Sheila and he will be the official bitch of a biker named Bubba, who will lightly lubricate him with pork grease before each encounter Thanks Scott Scott A. Stewart Webmaster/ Developer GlobalNet Services, Inc http://www.gnsi.com 11820 Parklawn Dr Rockville, MD

Re: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
h.most diesels are warranted for 100K.whereas they can typically run for 250K ~ 500K On 5/3/06, Cameron Childress [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/3/06, Ian Skinner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is true for many of the Johnny-come-lately models, yes. But Toyota has been making the

RE: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Nick McClure
No way he'll go in general population. I'm sure he will get solitary confinement. -Original Message- From: Scott Stewart [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 4:48 PM To: CF-Community Subject: RE: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30 His name will be changed to

RE: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Scott Stewart
I hope they accidentally throw him in GenPop, they'll molest his squirrelly little ass for days Thanks Scott Scott A. Stewart Webmaster/ Developer GlobalNet Services, Inc http://www.gnsi.com 11820 Parklawn Dr Rockville, MD 20852 Voice: (301) 770-9610 x 335 Fax: (301) 770-9611 The

Re: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Sam
Bubba won't mind a little privacy On 5/3/06, Nick McClure wrote: No way he'll go in general population. I'm sure he will get solitary confinement. ~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:5:206162 Archives:

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Gruss Gott
RoMunn wrote: I don't think anyone is suggesting doing anything other than leaving them to their own devices. It's just sad to see yet another doomed experiment in Communist economics. This is what makes me wonder about imperialism. You'll have a person like Gel rally against US imperialism

Re: Hybrid drivers:

2006-05-03 Thread Cameron Childress
You and I both used the word typically, but I think you didn't see mine. -Cameron On 5/3/06, Zaphod Beeblebrox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: h.most diesels are warranted for 100K.whereas they can typically run for 250K ~ 500K On 5/3/06, Cameron Childress [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Gruss Gott
WillBo wrote: The Jury recommends life. good, no martyrdom for him then. I don't he was part of the Op. Only as a extra extra backup. I think he is one of those loser guys that people manipulate and take advantage of. ~|

Re: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Sam
Don't they all fit that description? On 5/3/06, Gruss Gott wrote: I don't he was part of the Op. Only as a extra extra backup. I think he is one of those loser guys that people manipulate and take advantage of. ~| Message:

Re: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Gruss Gott
aSam wrote: Don't they all fit that description? No - the leader (can't remember his name) was a true leader and clever. I'm sure he had charisma and charm. Moussai seems like on of these guys that was always on the outside, but bragged he was on the inside. Like those guys that wear

Re: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Gruss Gott
gg wrote: Like those guys that wear SECURITY t-shirts when they volunteer. No offense, btw. ~| Message: http://www.houseoffusion.com/lists.cfm/link=i:5:206168 Archives: http://www.houseoffusion.com/cf_lists/threads.cfm/5

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Chesty Puller
It seems to me that he is taking the powere away from the international companies in favor of the nation... although it's a bit heavy handed, it's legal and I think it's proper. Why should all of that money leave the country? If it's oil-rich, then the population should be much better off.

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Robert Munn
I'll give you ten bucks if this move actually improves their economy. Ask yourself this one question. Why is it that many of the most resource-rich nations on the planet- especially resource-rich in oil and gas- have had some of the most screwed-up, corrupt, repressive regimes in human history?

Firefox flicks

2006-05-03 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
I just got done watching the firefoxflicks (the top ones) and I couldn't stop cracking up over the Whee one. I thought it was funny enough that I copied the whee sound and installed it on my network admins computer and then attached it to the start navigation sound. Now, whenever he browses to a

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Chesty Puller
I'm not anti-business, but I am anti-internationlism. I think that the President has a duty to renegotiate the terms of the contract to benefit his country. I don't know much about their history down their, but if the regime that was in power before made sweet deals that benefitted the big

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Vivec
*smirk* And who ruled the US to show them how it was done? Or is it only Americans and Protestant Extremists kicked out of Europe that are allowed to struggle and find their way to prosperity? Other races and peoples just aren't good enough huh. They need to be ruled with an iron fist, and

RE: Firefox flicks

2006-05-03 Thread SMR
Which one is that in the list? -Original Message- From: Zaphod Beeblebrox [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 7:02 PM To: CF-Community Subject: Firefox flicks I just got done watching the firefoxflicks (the top ones) and I couldn't stop cracking up over the Whee

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Robert Munn
Gruss can speak for himself, but his comments seem to be directed at imperialism generally and not the US specifically. I would actually trace it back to European imperialism starting in the 16th century. This is a very large generalization, but here goes: the places colonized by Britain- Canada

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Vivec
Lol! You think that's what he meant? Sorry I only have this to go by: You'll have a person like Gel rally against US imperialism - maybe justifiably. But you have to wonder if there isn't benefit to it. So.. o/ I WANNA be a Cooowwwboooyyy!! With the top let back and the sunshine shining!!

Re: Firefox flicks

2006-05-03 Thread Zaphod Beeblebrox
first one on top flicks On 5/3/06, SMR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which one is that in the list? -Original Message- From: Zaphod Beeblebrox [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 7:02 PM To: CF-Community Subject: Firefox flicks I just got done watching the

Re: Ah, Jeez, Here We Go Again ...

2006-05-03 Thread Gruss Gott
RoMunn wrote: The places colonized by Spain (and throw Portugal in there)- most of Latin America, the Phillipines- followed a more Catholic/monarchist imperialist path, and they are not generally as developed, stable, or prosperous as the original British colonies. [actually replying to

Re: Wow. Sweet Guitar playing (SFW)

2006-05-03 Thread Jeffry Houser
I finally got to watch this. This guy is definitely playing for real. There are a few spots where he gets off the tape and you can hear his guitar not perfectly matching the 'record' he is playing too. There are a ton of videos on the net like this; i think I spent half a day on google

Re: Moussaoui verdict to be ready at 4:30

2006-05-03 Thread Sam
On 5/3/06, Gruss Gott wrote: No - the leader (can't remember his name) was a true leader and clever. I'm sure he had charisma and charm. Moussai seems like on of these guys that was always on the outside, but bragged he was on the inside. I was thinking most leaders don't plan battles to