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Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th August 2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 352
Posted By Lawrh
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th August 2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,766
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Neesh! It's pronounced Neesh!

Americans do not speak English, they speak American. Just accept it and move on.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th August 2010, 09:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,382
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Are you a tool of Evil Forces?

I still remember the fear that coursed through the veins of the tech and political world when it came out that Cisco router knockoffs produced in China were purchased and used by every segment of...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th August 2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 666
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Outbreak of Plague in Canada

You should get a job with main stream media. A single dead prairie dog is an outbreak...Best keep doors locked up...Too bad no humans have been infected since 1939.

You wouldn't happen to be an...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th August 2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,486
Posted By Lawrh
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th August 2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,531
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Outsourcing my sex life

That could be part of the problem. If you visit the blog in his sig, you'll see he puts in a lot of effort with grip exercisers. He may be hurting himself.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th August 2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 531
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Ever done this?

When I was a sysadmin I replied to a spam once. It was in the mid to late 90's and spam was a pain but hadn't yet become overwhelming. The company Internet was through a 64K ISDN connection and I...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th August 2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,070
Posted By Lawrh
Re: U.S. Heatwave: What's The Deal???

A clear perspective on global changes.

http://i35.tinypic.com/e1dwua.gif
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th August 2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 715
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Did Allen Says talk to an angel?

When I was a kid a friend always said "Hark, I hear an Angel" just before he farted.

Are you saying the owner of this forum talks to clouds of flatulence?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th August 2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,070
Posted By Lawrh
Re: U.S. Heatwave: What's The Deal???

Unfortunately science is very highly politicized itself. How do we determine what is valid? The hoopla about the Large Hadron Collider creating black holes and destroying the earth was all the doing...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 9th August 2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,065
Posted By Lawrh
Re: My first computer

Citing Edison as an inventor is a great way to destroy one's credibility.

9 Inventions Edison Did Not Make | Jawad on Web 2.0 (http://jawadonweb.com/?page_id=900)

From the article:

Thomas...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 7th August 2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,178
Posted By Lawrh
Re: who do you trust?

I trust Marge. Dontcha know.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th August 2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,925
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Can we shutdown PC without ejecting external HD?

Time for house cleaning. You will find stuff that is not nearly as important as you thought it was. Clear it out, you will be amazed at what really isn't worth keeping.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th August 2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,925
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Can we shutdown PC without ejecting external HD?

It's fine. You're moving it from a shutdown PC. No harm done. All files closed.

BTW, I have two external hard drives and I never "eject" them. I simply turn the drives off after I turn off the PC....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th August 2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,925
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Can we shutdown PC without ejecting external HD?

If you want to go into sleep mode with files open, then copy them to your local disk first. The USB ports are shut down in hibernation.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th August 2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,925
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Can we shutdown PC without ejecting external HD?

Yank at will. The reason for using an "eject" is to flush any pending buffers to disk. If you haven't been writing to that disk it is not a problem. And as 123bc says, the connection is closed on...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th August 2010, 07:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By Lawrh
Re: I have the Coolest Desktop

You have updates waiting.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th August 2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Quick Question about Pinging

Over pinging has nothing to do with Google, pinging itself has nothing to do with Google. Your pings go to aggregators which Google happens to check for new stuff.

It is the aggregators that will...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th August 2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By Lawrh
Re: wikileak attacked - "unprotected by law"

This has been in the news since July 30, some here might not know about it. There is a mysterious encrypted file on the site named "insurance". Harm them and they release the key. Lots of speculation...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th August 2010, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Oops stupid me

Lack of knowledge is NOT stupid. It would only be stupid if you bashed your forehead on the keyboard in frustration and called Paul Meyers obscene names. You were just puzzled why something wasn't...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th August 2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 725
Posted By Lawrh
Re: No more "Thanks" on the off topic forum.

You're the one with the gluteous maximus intellegentis, don't you know?

L.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th August 2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,003
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Eva Mendes Sex Tape

She has a good sense of humour. Here's another tape -

http://i36.tinypic.com/b6zk2r.jpg
Forum: Off Topic Forum 3rd August 2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,401
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Whats With Marketers and Douchy Photos?

Your concept of marketing is oddly restricted to branding. Marketers that do not produce and sell their own products or perform services have no need for branding at all.

Affiliate marketers are...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 3rd August 2010, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 485
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Back From Holidays!! Feels Great!!

Glad you had a good time, Fernando.

While you were gone this was posted -

http://www.warriorforum.com/off-topic-forum/242337-meet-patrick-incredibly-cruel-pilot.html

Apparently it happened...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 2nd August 2010, 01:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 543
Posted By Lawrh
How About A "Posts Here Don't Count" Sticky

Seems each night some brand new member makes about thirty posts here in OT, dredging up old threads and making lots of the old "one liners".

I don't know if a label on the page would do anything,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 2nd August 2010, 12:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,524
Posted By Lawrh
Re: I Can't Sit Down!

It was probably the avatar change. The switch from demure to vivacious might have caused a circuit anomaly:cool:
Forum: Off Topic Forum 29th July 2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 872
Posted By Lawrh
Re: After extensive testing...

It may surprise some, but Poe was not an addict or a drunk. He once tried to commit suicide with laudanum and would binge drink, but was never an addict.

A lot of this belief about Poe comes from...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th July 2010, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 836
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Yes, you CAN be tracked...

Interesting how the geek patrol always latches onto the most tech explanation for, well, anything.

Browser fingerprinting is an evolving technology, they are even developing software that analyzes...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th July 2010, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 446
Posted By Lawrh
Secrets of 'Star Wars' scrolling text

I never knew...

YouTube - Star Wars vs. Star Trek 720p
Forum: Off Topic Forum 24th July 2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Need some advice and i guess this is as good place as any.

There is a Staples store I used to drive past going home from work. They had a curb sign saying "Virus Removal $80". Being a sysadmin I always thought "who would be dumb enough to pay that much?".
...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd July 2010, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 525
Posted By Lawrh
Stunningly Obvious Headlines

TL's been on a Huffington Post rampage lately, here's another, funny but real.

The Most Obvious Headlines Of All Time (PICTURES)...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd July 2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,993
Posted By Lawrh
Re: The Most Homoerotic Sports Photos Ever Taken - Hilarious!

Quarterback?

My post was a little facetious;)

Actually while I didn't grow up playing football, I do understand it. I'm just not a team player and don't get anything out of it personally. It's...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd July 2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,574
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Your favourite quotes?

"With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion."
-- Steven Weinberg

A man...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th July 2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,110
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Logic and the Rules of Debate

The concept of logic in a general forum is a fallacy in itself. No facetiousness intended.

Most forums, this one included, are places where people go to be less alone, to "be" with others of...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 14th July 2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By Lawrh
Electric vehicle article for Kurt

No, Electric Vehicles Won't Bring Down the U.S. Power Grid - Green Car Reports (http://www.greencarreports.com/blog/1047023_no-electric-vehicles-wont-bring-down-the-u-s-power-grid)

There's a...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th July 2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,238
Posted By Lawrh
Re: What food chemicals to you "try" to stay away from?

Aspirin is an anti inflammatory. It cannot relieve general pain, only that which is caused by tissue inflammation.

Forget about a rational discussion with the OP. He has already pulled the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th July 2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,798
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Inflation or Deflation?

Seems bizarre to even consider inflation or deflation when fractional reserve banking exists. No one "prints" money. It is created out of thin air by banks. Deposit $1000, the banks books will show...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th July 2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 523
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Scrubbing Your List...

Amazon.com: S.O.S. Soap Pads, 18-Count Boxes, Case of 12 (216 Pads): Health & Personal Care
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th July 2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,462
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Facebook will die off soon?

Now how would Dan know that?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 8th July 2010, 02:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,847
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Anyone know who sings this 80's song???

She's right. Here's the Youtube vid.

YouTube - Shooting Star - Summer Sun (music video)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th July 2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By Lawrh
Re: July 3 In Rock And Roll History

Somehow missed this thread on the 3rd. Miss you, Jim.

I always preferred the raw side of the Doors. Tunes like "Love Me Two Times", "Backdoor Man" and "Road House Blues".

One tune I really...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 3rd July 2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 620
Posted By Lawrh
Here's Something For Everyone- Pubic Domain Torrents!

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Over 900 free and legal movies.

Amazing range of flicks, from awesomely craptacular B...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 3rd July 2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,333
Posted By Lawrh
Re: What Are Your 5 Favorite TV Themes Of All Time

Considering the crew of the OT forum, it's amazing this hasn't been posted...

YouTube - gilligan's island intro
Forum: Off Topic Forum 2nd July 2010, 12:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 907
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Watermelon: Icy cold or room temperature???

I have a general aversion to fruit (no sweet tooth), but will always enjoy watermelon.

Refrigerator temperature is best for me. Thoroughly refreshing without overt sweetness.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 1st July 2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 580
Posted By Lawrh
Re: This Works! Try it!

I agree totally that fitness is vital to living and working "vitally". BUT -

I like music, therefore it is a distraction that causes me to lose focus on what I'm doing. For me, when music is...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 1st July 2010, 12:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,475
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Tiger Woods wife gets $750 MILLION in divorce settlement

Watch the vid Ron points to. They had a very strong prenup. Tiger is paying to keep her mouth shut forever.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 28th June 2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,617
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Rosetta Stone VS Pimsleur,Which is better?

Another thing to consider is that Pimsleur is purely spoken. No writing at all.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 21st June 2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,556
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Feel Good Music

Here's Robert Gordon making every motorcycle owner feel great!

YouTube - Too Fast To Live-
Forum: Off Topic Forum 21st June 2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,556
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Feel Good Music

Powder Blues, blues to drive the blues away

YouTube - The Powder Blues - Doin' It Right
Forum: Off Topic Forum 20th June 2010, 11:51 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,556
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Feel Good Music

The "Good Old Days". Great memories.

YouTube - The DownChild BluesBand-Flip-Flop & Fly
Forum: Off Topic Forum 20th June 2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By Lawrh
Re: HTML2RSS is Down

Try this -

Feedity RSS Feed Generator - Create RSS Feed, Track Website Changes (http://feedity.com/default.aspx)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 20th June 2010, 03:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 775
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Are your kids under virtual house arrest?

Cities in the UK and US do not represent the rest of the world. The nightmare you describe does not exist in Canada or Australia or Japan or in many other developed countries. Even Hong Kong with 7...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 18th June 2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Where to find Free tutorial E-Books ?

Broad selection of tutorials in many different subjects.

Free Tutorials PDF eBooks Download - TutorialPDF.com (http://www.tutorialpdf.com/)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th June 2010, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By Lawrh
Re: What does it mean to you to allow another person to fully love you?

Your subject line suggests a master granting a favor. Arrogance at that level never involves love, just obedience.

Instead ask "What does it mean to allow yourself to fully love another person?"
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th June 2010, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 621
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Nature's most powerful predator

Kevin Riley is our local Hamster King. He is also a prolific product creator. The vid looks like one of his killer hamsters escaped and ate his notes.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 14th June 2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,556
Posted By Lawrh
Re: Was Einstein for real... ?

Sorry Ken, that's a myth long since debunked. He had people help with error checking but always knew his stuff.

Search for - Einstein math myth. There are many resources, here's one.

Physics...
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