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Have I missed the anticipation level for Call of Duty Black Ops that releases tomorrow, or is there not any...? -- nm - JaxSean Nov 8, 10:50 10
- If they but Master Chief in the ads, I might care. -- nm - Spawn Nov 8, 10:57
- I'm interested but it hasn't been that long since the last one and I'm worried about the gameplay since it's a different developer. - Krusty Nov 8, 10:56
- "ps3.ign.com has been blocked by Administrator. Forbidden Category: Violence/Hate/Racism" -- nm - Max Nov 8, 10:53 3
  - Man, I knew IGN sucked ass, but that's ... unexpected. :) -- nm - Beryllium Nov 8, 10:57
  - but you regularly go to much more hateful and racist websites than that, max -- nm - get pixie or die tryin Nov 8, 10:56
  - That's odd. Websense blocks me from most game sites, but under the category "Games". -- nm - Don Homer Nov 8, 10:54
- The trailer I saw on TV made it look fun, but I tend not to buy these types of games - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:52
- Tangent: I like the TV ad I started seeing yesterday, which uses the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter" -- nm - con_carne Nov 8, 10:51
- There is definitely less video game talk on these boards than there used to be, say 2-3 years ago. - Don Homer Nov 8, 10:51
- I somehow missed that this was coming out, but after seeing the commercial for it yesterday I want it. - Stephen Nov 8, 10:51
If the choice is between Dragonwood and Black ... I'd have a hard time saying no to Dragonwood. - Beryllium Nov 8, 10:49
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- So, does that mean they don't have to serve the suspensions? -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 8, 10:52 2
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    - Good, I wanna see Goodell choke on something. -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 8, 10:54
now that hyde's here: bigger football season saver? liverpool over chelsea or farve comeback against the cards? - get pixie or die tryin Nov 8, 10:47 1
- oh, i think it's liverpool clealy. i totally expect the favre narrative to extend into the playoffs... - x Nov 8, 10:50
I was walking by the library when they opened at 10:00 and was quite surprised at the number of people waiting to get in. -- nm - MojaveMeg Nov 8, 10:36 3
- i've worked at public libraries. there are ALWAYS people waiting to get let in at the open...nm - x Nov 8, 10:37 2
  - I'm betting a lot of them are trying to beat the rush to the computers... - MojaveMeg Nov 8, 10:39 1
    - there was an article about this in the economist last week. -- (link) - mafic Nov 8, 10:42
When Democrats lose an election, they need to change course. But when Republicans lose an election....(nmbl) - Brian Nov 8, 10:34 6
- more revealing would be to contrast and compare what the Dems were saying in '06 with what the GOP is saying today. - znufrii Nov 8, 10:44
- This is a good spot to re-post my Marco Rubio quote - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:36 4
  - What does that actually mean though? The debate inside the Republican Party about what direction it will take isn't going to go away. -- nm - Roger More Nov 8, 10:39 3
    - I... don't think that was the intention of the quote. -- nm - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:45 2
      - So what is the intention of the quote? "Don't misread the victory as a vote for the GOP" - it was a protest against Obama, sure, I agree with that - Roger More Nov 8, 10:52 1
        
        The way I read it - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:55
ST Stalker Poll: Favorite warm beverage - alcoholic or non-alcoholic. -- nm - Diva Nov 8, 10:30 24
- Cocoa (I don't make this often enough, even in winter) -- nm - CovingtonCat Nov 8, 15:57
- coffee dark roast double strong and black...sadly hot alcohol beverages are lacking -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 8, 12:38
- I've never really thought about it but I don't have one. I guess I don't like warm beverages. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:41
- hot apple cider. -- nm - Max Nov 8, 10:40 1
  - if I had a favorite, this would be it. -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 8, 10:48
- Hot chocolate with a lot of marshmallows. -- nm - Krusty Nov 8, 10:38
- coffee, either whole bean or drip, medium roast -- nm - con_carne Nov 8, 10:38 1
  - No flavored coffees, please -- nm - con_carne Nov 8, 10:47
- Coffee with Coffeemate Sweet Italian Cream. I didn't used to drink much coffee, now I'm drinking 2 cups a morning with this. -- nm - JaxSean Nov 8, 10:35
- Tea - specialty but NOT green or herbal. -- nm - MojaveMeg Nov 8, 10:34
- love coffee in all shapes and forms. -- nm - decline Nov 8, 10:33
- I'm back on the flavored coffee. - Stephen Nov 8, 10:32 1
  - hmm...that sounds good. -- nm - Diva Nov 8, 10:33
- espresso, in long macchiato form. -- nm - mafic Nov 8, 10:32
- Peppermint mocha from Starbucks -- nm - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:32 1
  - Of buyable stuff, this. Second favorite is their Apple Cider. -- nm - JaxSean Nov 8, 10:34
- hmmmm, this is hard. I don't think I have one, honestly. -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 8, 10:32
- black coffee -- nm - znufrii Nov 8, 10:32 3
  - what kind? -- nm - Diva Nov 8, 10:32 2
    - anything dark roast, pretty much -- nm - znufrii Nov 8, 10:34 1
      - and espresso, of course -- nm - znufrii Nov 8, 10:34
- Coffee with Baileys. -- nm - Elf Andie Nov 8, 10:31 1
  - This - nummy nummy. -- nm - JenBro Nov 10, 16:51
- I am not a warm beverage fan. -- nm - Dano Nov 8, 10:31
Harry Reid promised votes on Card Check and illegal immigration during lame duck session of Congress -- (link) - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:24
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- yes. it was sort of a "pot, kettle, black" discussion. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 8, 10:25
- If he is he hides it well. -- nm - TWuG Nov 8, 10:25 15
  - You typed this with a straight face did you?* -- nm - Stephen Nov 8, 10:45 14
    - sfek - Stephen Nov 8, 10:48 13
      - All politicians are a little arrogant. But I see nothing out of the ordinary from Obama and would put him at the bottom of the curve, personally. -- nm - Reagen Nov 8, 10:52 4
        
        I really don't want to sound snide, but that's a ridiculously subjective view on the man. - Name Withheld By Request Nov 8, 11:07
        
        I'm just saying...when even those on the left that usually fall all over themselves to sing Obama's praises start saying he's arrogant... - Stephen Nov 8, 11:00
        
        This. -- nm - TWuG Nov 8, 10:53
        
        Right. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:52
      - When Obama has overturned to will of the voters to give himself an extra term in office... - znufrii Nov 8, 10:51 1
        
        Hey, i'm not defending Bloomberg here! -- nm - Stephen Nov 8, 10:53
      - I've never seen it with him. That's all I'll say. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:50 5
        
        "Don't worry, I got this." puts me in the camp of he's either the most self-confident or arrogant person around - Will Hunting Nov 8, 10:53 4
        
        He actually said that? I thought it was just a caption added to photo to make a funny graphic. -- nm - mara Nov 8, 10:55 3
        
        It was said to a nervous staffer just before the first debate with McCain. Tone would mean a lot. - TWuG Nov 8, 11:01
        
        There are many similar worded things in background books re: 2008. - Will Hunting Nov 8, 10:58 1
        
        There was also the "what's the difference between this go round and HillaryCare" response of "me" - Stephen Nov 8, 11:04
Google has a different philosophy when it comes to dealing with projects. They'll run with just about anything. They encourage - TWuG Nov 8, 10:23 25
- Since this is their only business, if they fail, that industry dies. So...I doubt it. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:29 24
  - what google does poorly is think through the consequences and ramifications of their cool ideas.... - x Nov 8, 10:35 17
    - Playing devil's advocate, but I think one benefit of coming up with so much stuff (even if they don't individually all make money) is that it helps to - Don Homer Nov 8, 10:43 16
      - I agree in general that it's great that Google believes in creation just for the sake of creation. - David Nov 8, 10:49 4
        
        c'mon, man. that's just marketing pap....nm - x Nov 8, 10:52 3
        
        Which part? -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:53 2
        
        the "don't be evil" thing. it's just a corporate smokescreen....nm - x Nov 8, 10:54 1
        
        I fundamentally disagree with you on this. I think they take the high road more than anybody else would in the same situation. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:55
      - sure. what i don't understand is why people are so fiercely loyal to a giant corpartion that makes 90% of its revenue from advertising... - x Nov 8, 10:47 1
        
        I think a lot of people bought into the "don't be evil" hype, kind of amusing since they are basically what MS was 15 years ago. - Don Homer Nov 8, 10:48
      - If Google isn't taking full advantage of these cool ideas by commercialising them, then from the shareholder perspective, mgt isn't doing its job -- nm - Roger More Nov 8, 10:46 7
        
        FWIW, I think the most destructive part of our economic system is the shareholder/stock tie. It frequently leads to short-sighted, stupid decisions. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:52 4
        
        This may be true, but it goes to how the relationship is structured, not the relationship itself. - Roger More Nov 8, 11:00
        
        agreed. the focus on quarterly earnings is really destructive....nm - x Nov 8, 10:55 1
        
        Yeah, I was just spinning that over in my head, trying to come up with a better solution. - David Nov 8, 10:56
        
        Indeed. -- nm - Don Homer Nov 8, 10:52
        
        But even when these products "fail", the ideas and tech behind them don't just go away. They wind up integrated into new products. - Ender Nov 8, 10:50
        
        That's the short term view, yes. -- nm - Don Homer Nov 8, 10:47
      - Right now the have me for: search, mail, documents, calendar, browser and smartphone OS.. - TWuG Nov 8, 10:45
  - I disagree that the industry dies if users have more control. The industry will need to change - TWuG Nov 8, 10:32 5
    - The industry in question, cable television, dies. The one you're discussing is internet content. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:33 4
      - Cable doesn't have to die. It just needs to do what Google TV does and make it easier to find and watch content on one's own schedule. - TWuG Nov 8, 10:41 3
        
        That's great for you. The cable network doesn't get paid if you don't watch your show within 48 hours, though. - David Nov 8, 10:44 2
        
        That's their problem. It isn't without solutions. - TWuG Nov 8, 10:49 1
        
        Right and their problem's solution is to cut Google TV at the knees, which they've done and which is why it's a trainwreck. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:50
wow, friend of mine posted FB pics today of him and Stevie Ray Vaughn, Patti Smyth, and Led Zeppelin.......jealous! -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 8, 10:22 6
- Something tells me there might be photoshop involved if he just took these. -- nm - Spawn Nov 8, 10:56
- Very cool. -- nm - Krusty Nov 8, 10:40
- you're too young for Led Zep -- nm - marcel Nov 8, 10:29 1
  - actually, too old. ;-) -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 8, 10:31
- LYC: I re-connected with a HS friend of mine over Facebook, he's got a bunch of neat pictures with him backstage at arena shows where he does Security -- nm - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:26 1
  - cool. backstage stuff is real, sometimes hardcore, rock and roll. -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 8, 10:30
Clearly if there was a Latte H.S. that's where the WBC should be protesting! (nm) - Stephen Nov 8, 10:22 2
- "God hates steamed milk beverages." -- nm - mafic Nov 8, 10:29 1
  - Todd, are you not aware that I get farty and bloated with a foamy latte? -- nm - Mugatu Nov 8, 10:33
The Big Picture: Mount Merapi's eruptions... -- (link) - Don Homer Nov 8, 10:22
Here's a headline to make your day: SAS parachute dogs of war into Taliban bases -- (link) - Mop (219 lbs) Nov 8, 10:22
I realized I've become pampered when I'm shocked to find condos for sale that don't have Central Air Conditioning -- nm - ty97 Nov 8, 10:20 9
- Is this where everybody pays through assessments, so that you can... - OAE Nov 8, 10:21
- in Chicago -- nm - Dano Nov 8, 10:21 7
  - seriously. open a window. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 8, 10:21 6
    - (However, that said: Most condos seem to have a crappy no-airflow design ... unless you luck into a corner unit) -- nm - Beryllium Nov 8, 10:22 5
      - I'm lucky that mine has windows front and back - but they open north and south - and prevailing winds are east and west :) -- nm - MojaveMeg Nov 8, 10:25 4
        
        best air-flow with NO air conditioner was the house we had at the beach! -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 8, 10:27
        
        My house was built 6-7 years ago and has *crappy* airflow. It's disappointing. -- nm - mara Nov 8, 10:26 2
        
        You just need a sledge hammer to fix that. -- nm - decline Nov 8, 10:27 1
        
        Hmmm.... -- nm - mara Nov 8, 10:56
College basketball starts tonight. Who you got in the Final Four? -- nm - Dano Nov 8, 10:20 10
- Duke, Pitt, Michigan St. and Purdue. -- nm - Krusty Nov 8, 10:42
- Michigan State, Ohio State, Illinois, Purdue. -- nm - mara Nov 8, 10:28
- Duke, Michigan St and 2 Big East teams -- nm - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:27
- Michigan State (In Izzo I Trust), Duke Sucks, Kentucky, Pitt. -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 8, 10:24
- Illinois, Illinois State, Tennessee, Southern Illinois. - Kim Pine Nov 8, 10:24
- Duke, Ohio St, Illinois, Syracuse -- nm - Don Homer Nov 8, 10:24
- Michigan St, Kansas St., Florida, Pitt -- nm - Dano Nov 8, 10:22
- NOT my team, that's for darn sure. - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:22
- Duke, Duke, Duke, and Duke. -- nm - nubby Nov 8, 10:21 1
  - I want to say they are going to suck this year, but sadly I think they will be excellent :( -- nm - decline Nov 8, 10:22
I've been offered Jonah Hx as a free VOD movie from my cable company. No word if it also comes with a complementary kick to the crotch, too. -- nm - Reagen Nov 8, 10:19 2
- DirecTV just sent me an e-mail giving us a free VOD movie too... - Stephen Nov 8, 10:24
- they'd have to pay me to watch it -- nm - Beryllium Nov 8, 10:20
Harry Potter IMAX Tickets: Purchased! -- nm - Strongbad Nov 8, 10:18 5
- nice. I can go watch this when I'm visiting my former flatmates next week and we can play the harry potter drinking game. - mafic Nov 8, 10:22 2
  - is drinking in the theatre common there? - zork Nov 8, 10:23 1
    - some theatres do. we always smuggled ours in. there's a *lot* of latin in harry potter. -- nm - mafic Nov 8, 10:24
- i can't believe i haven -- nm - Elf Andie Nov 8, 10:19 1
  - 't done this. -- nm - Elf Andie Nov 8, 10:19
Poll: If your significant other had a few days off work what is the one thing you'd most like them to accomplish while they're out? -- nm - Diva Nov 8, 10:18 17
- Clean the house. -- nm - JaxSean Nov 8, 10:42
- She recently did and she got a jaw dropping amount accomplished. - David Nov 8, 10:27
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  - and this. Tired of hearing the complaining every single day.....I feel for her, but still. -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 8, 10:26
- Just one thing? You make this difficult. Figure out this year's Christmas gifts for the kids in the family. -- nm - HdnAgnda Nov 8, 10:20
- to forget about work and enjoy the time off. -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 8, 10:20
- introduce themselves to me. -- nm - mafic Nov 8, 10:20
- building that working AT-AT they've always wanted to have -- nm - get pixie or die tryin Nov 8, 10:20 2
  - wait... -- nm - Elf Andie Nov 8, 10:21 1
    - I suspect he means this in the same vein I do. -- nm - mafic Nov 8, 10:28
- clean out the damn car. -- nm - Elf Andie Nov 8, 10:18 4
  - this is mine as well -- nm - Epiphany Nov 8, 10:38 1
    - Suggestion: get him free aut...aww, never mind. -- nm - David Nov 8, 10:40
  - Suggestion: get him free auto detailing for Christmas. - David Nov 8, 10:31 1
    - that's a pretty good idea, actually. -- nm - Elf Andie Nov 8, 10:34
- after housework. : ) -- nm - Diva Nov 8, 10:18
- "Rest up" -- nm - Max Nov 8, 10:18

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