GamersCoalition Pub Talk

NFL FANTASY LEAGUE!

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:24:06 +0000

Invite friends by emailing the following URL and league information directly to your friends:
Join Here: http://fantasy.nfl.c...leagueId=257816
League ID: 257816
League Password: gcftw

here is the info everyone. let me know what kind of draft you want to do!

Roster:
1 QB
2 RB
3 WR
1 RB/WR
1 TE
1 K
1 DEF

6 Bench

In case you haven't seen this yet . . .

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:54:07 +0000

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gamehunters/post/2010/09/borderlands-studio-gearbox-resurrecting-duke-nukem/1

I'm not holding my breath...but whooho!

Happy Labor Day

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:33:57 +0000

Have a great long weekend

The Rocket Jump

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:39:34 +0000

My daughter won- got an ipod touch!

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:50:05 +0000

Our daughter won 1 of 10 grand prizes for Michigan's passport to adventure. She toured a bunch of places in Michigan (like the state capital, the zoo, supreme court building, etc) and answered some questions regarding each. Then she was chosen as 1 of the 10. Her prize was a new ipod touch! Nice!

Call of Duty + Counter-Strike = Black Ops

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:49:57 +0000

-Wager Match - you ante up and put your COD Points on the line and wager on matches. The top three players split the pot. (Bet all CT/T?)
-Sticks and Stones - you're equipped with a Crossbow and Throwing knife. (Scout/Knife)
-Gun Game - A series of progressive weapons, from pistol to shotgun to sniper rifle, granted to the player after kills.

Edit: Added video.

NFL GC Fantasy League

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:51:32 +0000

Just a public pointer to check the sports forum. We've got 5-ish right now but need five more. I am providing a prize of awesomeness to the winner.

Droid Q's

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:34:42 +0000

I have officially decided to punt my BB Storm and am looking to make the move to a Droid X. I have until the end of this month to do it though, as my early upgrade offer expires then. My one concern is the ability to effectively and ACCURATELY sync my outlook calendar and contacts with this phone, as I have read numerous threads of people on the interwebs saying it either doesn't work right or is a PITA.

I need some real feedback from a group of people I don't consider trolls (SJ, that was your cue to exit stage left). ifonze need nawt appli.

I can't say I'm thrilled about my stuff being up in the cloud, but it's not like I have state secrets in my calendar or contacts or anything.

From a business standpoint, anything else I would need to be worried about here when switching from BB to Android? Will the 2.2 update ease some of these concerns?

Thanks!

Now Hiring in Chicago

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:36:28 +0000

oh herrow,

we're hiring at our new chicago office for a solutions engineer. a what? here.

you've got to be in (or willing to relo) to chicago. if you're not, but know someone who is, pass it on.

ps, we were just ranked #1 place to work, on the inc 5000 list, and growing kinda sorta fast.

Stolen Credit Card

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:32:01 +0000

So apparently I lost my credit card at 711 yesterday when I bought a taquito and an Arizona green tea. I tend to put the card in a random pocket after I use it sometimes and when it wasn't in my wallet later that night when I went out for dinner, I didn't think much about it. I log into my account this morning and see two charges for $105.36 at 711. Seriously who spends $105 at a 711, twice? What could you possibly buy for that with a credit card at a 711? Sort of makes me think a shady employee took it if I left it on the counter.

New Cell Phone Plan

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:33:07 +0000

Ok, so I'm not sure if i should go smartphone or basic phone, ATT or Verizon, yadda yadda. I would love to have something like the iphone or droid, but are they really worth paying the extra money when you HAVE to get the $30 data per month? Do most of you guys who have it use the data, or mostly just text with people? I was recently pricing this stuff and the fact that for 2 smartphones for me and the fiance would cost roughly $150 a month for the cheapest minute plan and data made me almost sick. So here I am, looking for advice, and anything would be helpful. Trying to get the most out of a cell phone but still save some money, maybe, possibly?

odd downshift in my car

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:49:54 +0000

this should probably be in the car section but i wanted alot of ppl to be able to see it as the problem needs to be resolved quickly

i own a 2002 chrysler 300M and yesterday i had the transmission fluid/filter changed, when i drove it home today the downshift right around 53km/h (20-30mph?) was so rough i thought my transmission was about to blow. No other up or downshifts produced this effect. I called the mechanic and brought it back, he had absolutely no idea why it would be doing that but in the end he ended up hooking a computer thingy up to the car computer and resetting the car computer so it would re-measure fluid levels and what not. It fixed the really rough downshift but it still just isnt the same, the downshift between those 2 gears is not quite right its a little rough and it tee's me right off every time it does it.. which is of course every time i downshift at that speed.

I know absolutely nothing about cars but can anyone offer some sort of explanation or solution to try, i move back to school on sunday so it was a really bad time for this to happen

moving

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:55:52 +0000

I'm throwing some prices on there but they're just guesses.. pretty flexible.. no issues w/ any of the equipment.. if something happens in the short term we can work out some sort of warranty / money back

500 W PSU - used for 2-3 years
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104934
paid $90 new. $30 OBO

8800 GTX - EVGA eGeForce - 768 MB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130072
can't remember what i paid.. they're all over the place on ebay... uh $75

Surfer Captures Shark on Video

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:40:40 +0000

Don't surf, but I would have swam out of there like crazy: Vid

Actually, I'm not sure if the smartest thing to do in that situation would be to swim away or stay still

Selling my car . . .

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:16:05 +0000

I'm sad to say that I'm selling my car--the only reason is that my wife just got a job that involves around 120 miles daily commute, and we need to get our monthly costs down a bit to accommodate the extra travel expense...

So, if you know anyone that may be interested, or if you are, let me know. The Craigslist listing is here: http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/1913059681.html

If you want to know anything else let me know. I'll be sad at losing my 303 hp at 323 ft-lbs of torque, but life is a-knockin'

Lifeguard with a Sense of Humor

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:04:43 +0000

Vid

Sorry for the crappy quality

Ask a real musician: opera singer dissects top 5 metal singers

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:23:53 +0000

http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2010/07/ask-a-real-musician-5-classic-male-metal-singers/

dark got engaged!

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:53:27 +0000

Hey guys (and girls)! I've been out of town working at a summer camp (same one as other years), so this is my first chance on here. On August 7th I asked my girlfriend, Debbie, if she'd marry me. She said "absolutely" which I took as a yes.

I used a golden retriever puppy as part of the asking. His name is Thunder.

[pics are from in front of where I grew up, on Black Bay of Lake Superior]

I had to use a fake ring to surprise her, since we had already discussed that we would go shopping together. I was at home for a week before she came (we worked at camp together). So pretty much in the first 15 minutes I surprised her with the question. It was awesome.

Last saturday we went ring shopping, and we got this one (still being resized).

The Ring

Just thought I'd fill you guys in on why I haven't been around much. God's been really good, taught me a lot through her, and will keep doing so. She's an amazing girl. Right now we're planning on December 18th, 2010, and I'm teaching 9 classes this semester... prayers would be good.

DEAL: Razer Naga 17 $50 shipped

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:36:26 +0000

Refurbed of course but perfectly fine, and damn tempting...

http://sellout.woot.com/?ts=1282781757&sig=4c7bec10d2a9a2cc

AREMA

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:22:16 +0000

So just throwing this out there anyone here going to the AREMA Conference in Orlando, FL? I am and was curious if any GC people are in the railroad industry.

League of Legends

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:10:48 +0000

For all the fans of Defenders of the Ancients out there. League of Legends is an awesome battle arena which takes the style of DOTA.
If you want to check it out http://www.leagueoflegends.com/
If you want to sign up use my referral link. https://signup.leagueoflegends.com?ref=4b6589b60ef89
If I get 10 referral players to lvl 10 I will receive a free champion(hero for dota fans) unlock.
Would be appreciated.
If you guys do try it out. Add me "Vali For All Tid" and we will play some games!

Old money

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:55:49 +0000

I found a 1,000 drachma and a 50,000 old lira in my closet tonight... i wonder if they are worth anything

help a guy out?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:04:02 +0000

Hey guys I got scammed on a windows ultimate eBay deal last March. I bought it, installed it, windows verified it as legit and everything then last week it decided it was not valid anymore. I tried going through Microsoft, but they just said it was not a legit key (could not explain why it worked and was allowed to be valid for the last 6 months). Anyway here I am screwed and broke lol.

I found a deal online for $30 for college students with a valid .edu email address. If someone here is willing to go through the trouble of getting me the copy of W7pro for $30 I would try to compensate you with a game or something. I don't have a ton of cash right now and the $140 it costs is out of my range. I need the 64 bit version http://www.microsoft.com/student/en/us/windows/buynow/default.aspx

I feel like I'm on here begging a lot, but I try and return the favors as well. Thanks

Cellphone Recycling Companies

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:15:45 +0000

Have any of you used a cellphone recycling company to get money for your old cellphones? I found a few, like Gazelle, YouRenew, etc. Seems like a good deal, and not as much of a hassle as places like Craigslist, ebay, etc. You answer a few questions, get a price quote, and send in the phone. Or have them send a prepaid box so you can send it in.

I'm trying it now, since I have a Blackberry Tour that's checking in at $86 (+ 6% coupon code 6onus) = $91.16. I'll let you know how it works out.

Just wondering if any of you have tried it, or could maybe use it for something. Some phones might only be worth $20, but hey, that's still $20 you didn't have before.

Don't Know About You, But I Think She's a Keeper

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:38:44 +0000

Pic

Case of the Monday's?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:50:36 +0000

This video is absolutely amazing Amazingness

Need a new Butt?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:42:47 +0000

I am speechless.

Walking on Water

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:51:03 +0000

Vid

I included the link this time

Website Chat

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:50:36 +0000

Anyone have any experience with website chat, or live chat type scripts/programs? I'd like to be able to have visitors to my website basically be able to IM me. I've seen different places that host them and then you just put some code on your site for the chat, but I'd think something exists that's a standalone that can be put on your own server.

I'm still researching it, but looking for any input.

Werid car for $200

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 06:57:25 +0000

I honestly can't even think of a use for any of the stuff in this car except some sci-fi addicts attempt to make his lackluster ride look like something out of a B movie.

Home Brew

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:53:01 +0000

Well I've officially made my first beer. I got most of the brewing supplies from a relative. My first beer I brewed was a Hefewiezen. Here is a picture. Anyone else here brew their own beer?

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Great way to start a Monday

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:27:07 +0000

Some kids found it funny to tag about 15 cars on my street last night.

This blows

Want

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 17:21:14 +0000

That's awesome

aspartame

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:22:38 +0000

this is a pretty good video even though its pretty old but its still got a lot of good info, i've always been anti aspartame and people always tell me i'm being anal about healthy eating.. 100% of industry related studies claiming aspartame to be safe, and 100% of independent studies flagging some sort of health concern raises some eyebrows but commercial advertising is more powerful than a handful of independent studies.

Brain Damage in Infant Mice Following Oral Intake of Glutamate, Aspartate, or Cysteine; Nature 1970;227-609-610
Funded By: Washington University
Conclusion/Findings: Irreversible degenerative changes and acute neuronal necrosis
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v227/n5258/pdf/227609b0.pdf

Year Published: 2008
Full Reference: Direct and Indirect Cellular Effects of Aspartame on the Brain. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2008) 62, 451-462; P. Humphries, E. Pretorius, and H. Naude
Conclusion/Findings: Excessive aspartame ingestion might cause certain mental disorders, as well as compromised learning and emotional functioning
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.newmediaexplorer.org/sepp/aspartamebrain.pdf

Year Published: 2007
Full Reference: Life-Span Exposure to Low Doses of Aspartame Beginning During Prenatal Life Increases Cancer Effects in Rats, Morando Soffritti, Fiorella Belpoggi, Eva Tibaldi, Davide Degli Esposti, Michelina Lauriola; Environmental Health Perspectives, 115(9) Sep 2007; 115:1293-1297. doi:10.1289/ehp.10271.
Conclusion/Findings: Carcinogenicity proven a second time; with effects increased when exposure to aspartame begins during fetal life.
Hyperlink to Study:http://ehp03.niehs.nih.gov/article/fetchArticle.action?articleURI=info:doi/10.1289/ehp.10271

Year Published: 1984
Full Reference: Effects of Aspartame and Glucose on Rat Brain Amino Acids and Serotonin. Yokogoshi H, Roberst CH, Caballero B, Wurtman RJ. American Journal of clinical Nutrition. 1984 July, 40(1):1-7
Funded By: MIT
Conclusion/Findings: High aspartame doses can generate major neurochemical changes in rats, especially when consumed along with carbohydrate-containing foods

Year Published: 1984
Full Reference: Revelance of Animal Studies to Human Safety. Olney, JW. Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology. 1984; 6:455-462
Funded By: MIT
Conclusion/Findings: Excitotoxins, as used in foods today, may produce blood elevations high enough to cause damage to the nervous system of young children, damage which is not detectable at the time of occurrence but which may give rise to subtle disturbances in neuroendocrine function in adolescence and/or adulthood.
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6152304

Year Published: 1996
Full Reference: Increasing Brain Tumor Rates: Is There a Link to Aspartame? Olney JW, Farber NB, Spitznagel E, Robins LN. Journal of Neuropatholgy & Experimental Neurology. 1996 Nov; 55(11):1115-23
Funded By: NIH
Conclusion/Findings: Brain tumor incidence in the US implicates the introduction of aspartame into the American diet.
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8939194

Year Published: 2000
Full Reference: Glutamate and Aspartate Impair Memory Retention and Damage Hypothalamic Neurons in Adult Mice. Cheol Hyoung Park, Se Hoon Coi, et al. Toxicology Letters, Vol. 115, Issue 2, May 19, 2000, pp. 117-125
Funded By: Not known
Conclusion/Findings: Found that aspartate shortens the memory response, impairs memory retention and damages hypothalamic neurons in mice
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6TCR-408BJC1-4&_user=10&_coverDate=05%2F19%2F2000&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_searchStrId=1411118226&_rerunOrigin=scholar. google&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=3ebc362ec75c9f1f41642537e52a8667

Year Published: 2002
Full Reference: Effect of Aspartame on N-Methyl-D Asparate Sensitive L-(311) Glutamate Binding Sites in Rat Brain Synpatic Membranes, AV Glushakov, DM Dennis, et al. Molecular Psychiatry, 2002, Vol. 7, No. 4, pp. 359-367.
Funded By: University of Florida
Conclusion/Findings: Shows that aspartate has a role in causing mental retardation, but the mechanism by which it does that is still unknown.
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.nature.com/mp/journal/v7/n4/full/4000976a.html

Year Published: 2006
Full Reference: The Effect of Aspartame Metabolites on Human Erythrocyte Membrane Acetylcholinesterase Activity. Stylianos Tsakiris, Aglaia Giannoulia-Karantana, et al., Pharmacological Research, Volv. 53, Issue 1, Jan. 2006. pp. 1-5.
Conclusion/Findings: Found that high concentrations of aspartame can cause neurological symptoms, including memory and learning problems.
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6WP9-4H0BSYT-1&_user=10&_coverDate=01%2F31%2F2006&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_searchStrId=1411153110&_rerunOrigin=scholar. google&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=cec27b55d31f63ae899cb1ec33ea4dd7

Year Published: 2008
Full Reference: Direct and Indirect Cellular Effects of Aspartame on the Brain, P Humphries, E Pretorius and H Naude, European Journal of Clinical Nutrition , 2008, 62, 451-462
Conclusion/Findings: Asserts that excessive aspartame ingestion might be involved in the pathogenesis of certain mental disorders (DSM-IV-TR 2000) and also in compromised learning and emotional functioning.
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v62/n4/abs/1602866a.html

Year Published: 1986
Full Reference: Evaluation of Reactions to Food Additives: The Aspartame Experience. MK Bradstock, MK Serdula, JS Marks, RJ Barnard, Nt Crane, PL Remington and FL Trowbridge. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Vol. 43, pp. 464-469, 1986
Conclusion/Findings: Identified some case reports in which the symptoms may be attributable to aspartame in commonly-consumed amounts. Headache, mood alterations (anxiety, agitation, irritability, or depression), insomnia, dizziness, and fatigue were the most frequently reported symptoms, with one case of a child in a double-blind test who became hyperactive after consuming products with aspartame.
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/43/3/464

Year Published: 1993
Full Reference: Adverse Reactions to Aspartame: Double-Blind Challenge in Patients from a Vulnerable Population. Ralph G. Walton, Robert Hudak, Ruth J. Green-Waite. Psychiatry. July 1, 1993. Vol. 34, Issue 1, pp. 13-17.
Funded By: Dept. of Psychiatry Northeastern Ohio,Universities College of Medicine and University Hospital of Cleveland
Conclusion/Findings: Found that individuals with mood disorders are particularly sensitive to this artificial sweetener and its use in this population should be discouraged. In the clinical study, the project was halted by the Institutional Review Board after a total of 13 individuals had completed the study because of the severity of reactions within the group of patients with a history of depression
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/0006-3223%2893%2990251-8/abstract

Year Published: 1991
Full Reference: Effect of Aspartame and Protein, Administered in Phenylalanine-Equivalent Doses, on Plasma Neutral Amino Acids, Aspartate, Insulin and Glucose in Man, Svend E. Moller; Pharmacology & Toxicology, Vol. 68, Issue 5, pp. 408-412.
Funded By: Clinical Research Laboratory, Denmark
Conclusion/Findings: The study showed that the intake of aspartame in a not unrealistically high dose produced a marked and persistent increase of the availability of Phe to the brain, which was not observed after protein intake. The study indicated, furthermore, that Phe was cleared faster from the plasma after consumption of protein compared with aspartame.
Hyperlink to Study: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/122214234/abstract

Year Published: 1987
Full Reference: Aspartame Effects on Brain Serotonin, RI Wurtman, Letter in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 1987 April; 45(4):799-803
Funded By: MIT
Conclusion/Findings: Argues that using rodents to disprove aspartame�s harm to humans is not relevant, and that it reacts more negatively in humans than in mice
Hyperlink to Study: http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/reprint/45/4/799.pdf

...this isn't even half of them

Best Buy vs NewEgg

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:31:07 +0000

OK, pretty much everyone here is experienced in buying a new computer--and all of you are gamers and have a respect for hardware. So, I'm going to start a poll to help my friend make a decision on his buying a computer.

See, they want to buy their computers at Best Buy, but I have found some good deals on NewEgg for systems with a little bit more juice (and better manufacturer's warranties). They prefer Best Buy because they can talk to people face to face if they have any trouble, and discuss computer options.

They are trying to keep to a budget at around $600 to $850 or so.

What I want is your opinion: would you buy a new laptop at Best Buy, or NewEgg?

Also, how do you guys feel about ASUS laptops vs. Toshiba?

(san` edit, added poll)

Polls?

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:41:53 +0000

Can we not post polls anymore?

(edited by Laz just to mess with Mav...added the poll.)

Any android/CyanogenMod experts?

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:16:05 +0000

I am flashing from CyanogenMod 4.2.15.1 to 6.0.0 on my G1 and am having some problems.

The phone is obviously unlocked and has root access. Nandroid is installed and I know how to install the required radio update, google add-ons, and the ROM. But I can only find cryptic instructions on how to install Amon_RA's recovery image and I've never done a fastboot.

Does anybody know how to install RA-dream's recovery and do a fastboot?

World's First Ban on Bottled Water

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 12:54:16 +0000

first ban on bottled water

Quote

SYDNEY (AFP) � An Australian town pulled all bottled water from its shelves Saturday and replaced it with refillable bottles in what is believed to be a world-first ban.

Hundreds of people marched through the picturesque rural town of Bundanoon to mark the first day of its bottled water ban by unveiling a series of new public drinking fountains, said campaign spokesman John Dee.

Shopkeepers ceremoniously removed the last bottles of water from their shelves and replaced them with reusable bottles that can be filled from fountains inside the town's shops or at water stations in the street.

this is pretty interesting, i'm not sure what to think about it. I applaud the idea and motivation to make change but i wonder how well it will catch on

Quick Opinions (PSU related)

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:35:12 +0000

OK, so I'm fixing this guy's computer and I'm fairly certain I have the problem figured out, but I figure some quick opinions here to back my own findings up would be helpful. So here's a run-down:

-Computer was crashing when playing high-end games such as Crysis (this thing can handle Crysis at Ultra High across the board)
-Memtest was successful...basically, all hardware tests (I think a total of at least 10 were run multiple times) said everything was fine
-I got it last night and loaded up Crysis with no sound, the computer never crashed, but the PSU was making a warbling noise that sounded none-too-good

So, what I'm thinking is that, at peak load, the PSU if getting over-burdened and causing instability in the system...especially after hearing the sound that thing was making...PSUs should not make squealing clicking noises when the load is cranked. It didn't crash at my house, but that could be something as simple as cleaner power at my place. He is at the limit of what that power supply can dole out. Here are some quick-specs:

-Socket 1366 i7-940 (2.93ghz)
-ASUS P6X58D - Premium board
-BluRay Drive
-6 GB of DDR3 OCZ RAM
-WiFi PCI-E board
-ATI Radeon HD 5870
-some assorted peripherals
-OCZ Vertex II SSD (flash based) at 30GB
-Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM 320 GB drive

Basically, when I put his system in a PSU calculator, they suggested a minimum of 620w (with everything plugged in). He has an OCZ 650w supply in there (it is 80 plus) right now. I generally like to keep a 200w buffer, and thus would suggest an 850w supply to replace it.

When the computer crashes, it generally blue-screens out according to him, though I couldn't reproduce the problem. Well, some PSU calculators say around 550w.

My first inclination was heat, since it would just shut off on him sometimes (and he said that there would be artifacts on the screen from time to time). However, I was monitoring the heat via HW Monitor, and it topped out at 55C during 45 minutes of Crysis, which is kinda hot, but shouldn't wreck the system. Most of the time while playing Crysis, it was around 45C. The GPU heat was also within tolerable levels.

The PSU, RAM, GPU, and I think the processor have all been RMAed, the problem hasn't changed. I suppose it COULD be something with the motherboard, but since the PSU was making that crazy noise (it wasn't loud, just strange), which sounded strained to me, I'm leaning toward that route. I'm fairly certain (now) that it's not heat.

I'm also thinking it might be drive conflict of some sort of drive conflict as it never crashes when he's accessing stuff from the C: drive (the SSD), but only when he's playing games stored on the Seagate. That would be strange indeed.

Can't Build a Subway? Follow China

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:23:20 +0000

China to build ginormous buses that cars can drive under

Don't know about you, but seeing one of these come up from behind you while you're stuck in traffic is kinda unnerving for me

Happy Birthday Jibba!

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:32:53 +0000

Celebrating?

Edit: Could even do it in retro. Jibba vs the world (where everyone else is a zombie )

Help with a webpage

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:59:08 +0000

So being a programmer of 5 years, I feel a bit silly asking this. What is the latest and greatest way to throw a page together. Nothing very complex, fairly simple blog entry, like the consumerist or techdirt. I have the URL and hosting, but I honestly don't know much about the latest back end stuff for webpages. I have coded in PHP, asp and used sql in the past, but I get the feeling there are easier ways. I see things like joomla, but Im a bit skeptical. Is that worth even using? Any advice or points in the right direction are appreciated.

For the canadians here

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:41:32 +0000

Are there any EH members still watching? lol

Aimbot... In Real Life

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:40:05 +0000

Aimbot

Vital Knowledge

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:33:14 +0000

PSX Emulator on my Droid

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:32:35 +0000

Just thought other Android owners might be interested: I can now play Playstation 1 games on my Droid. Yes, they run smoothly. I'm pretty happy about it! :-)

I have tested it out with Final Fantasy VII so far...but what this means is that I can now play Final Fantasy I through IX on my cell phone! Mwa Ha Ha!

The Oregon Trail

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:29:27 +0000

Word to the wise

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:39:10 +0000

When your thinking of digging in your backyard, ya know like if you want to build a deck, or in my case add some stairs to an already existing deck, call the "Call Before You Dig Hotline" I had gone to Lowes with my brother in law, we bought a few hundred bucks worth of stuff i was going to need for my steps, and then we got to work measuring etc etc for where they would be. So i start using post diggers in the spots we had marked, which btw are a good 10-15 feet away from the rear of the house, in the middle of the yard basically. Well after i have half of one hole done i hit a huge rock, and with nothing to break it up with yet i decide ill just start on the second hole for the time being. Well about a foot down i hit something, and i notice its black. It was my phone line. I'm lucky i even have internet right now because i have DSL and i guess its running on a separate line or something. Anyway now the phone company cant come fix the line until Tuesday, and on Wednesday I'm having all of the lines in my yard marked so i know exactly where they are. The requirement for electric lines is that they be at least 36" deep, and we're digging to 30" for the posts. I'm not risking hitting the electric lines and dying. So if you ever think about digging, even in the middle of the stupid yard, make sure u have the lines marked first. It's free so theres no reason to not do it. That's my fun story of the day, enjoy.

Pay & Sit

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:32:36 +0000

Pay & sit

Peckles and his hobbies

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:14:24 +0000

A few tunes for you to listen to when you should be doing other things. Like saving babies from burning buildings. Or endangering babies with burning buildings.

An ode to bathroom acoustics:
Toilet Overture
A song that isn't really about sheep:
Sheep
A song about being lazy:
Lethal Lethargy
The only collaboration I've ever done:
My Song
My latest one:
Inhibitions
Kind of fun one:
The Luck I Have
An intentionally cheesy song written upon request:
Eyelashes

The burning babies can wait. Enjoy.