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Forum: Off Topic Forum 25th February 2022, 11:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 220
Posted By jacktackett
Howdy - any old farts still around?

A WSO facebook ad caught my eye a few days ago - which made me realize its been YEARs since I've beem here. How are things going on the forum?

Maybe I'll check in every 5 years instead of 7 :-) ...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th July 2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 561
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Just Visiting Some Old Friends

Howdy Steve, feel free to hit me up on skype if you need to talk - been a rough year for me as well. best wishes,
--Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th May 2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,765
Posted By jacktackett
Re: 21 Obsolete Household Items That We All Had 10 Years Ago

Steve, just last week had to reload some drivers and find a phone cord long enough to use the fax part of my printer. Why, because the U.S. Government agency I was dealing with, to get VPN access to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th May 2015, 10:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,795
Posted By jacktackett
Re: I need your help please...

Very happy for you Terra! Sounds like it's a go, best of luck.
Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 5th May 2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,836
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Anyone Met An IM Guru In Person?

darnit - now you guys have me all nostalgic for the Friday nite chats we used to have.....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th April 2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,734
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Up or Down?

I think some guy named Schrödinger ( he played Piano for the Peanut gang I think) said the cat is going both up AND down the stairs.
Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 31st March 2015, 09:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,049
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Sal needs help...

No matter what have her keep the old drive. I've had luck putting a failing drive into an external sub case and finding and extracting data, not so good for reinstalling programs though.


As for...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th March 2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,562
Posted By jacktackett
Re: this is sad

Kay,
is this something to do with Lynn Terry? I know she is grieving about a lost pet - why in the world would such a post be deleted? Hopefully the sins of the Main Forum have not reached the OT....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 2nd February 2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,196
Posted By jacktackett
Re: So, if your're socially awkward and need social proof that you have a gf or bf .....

How long to we see this thread,

Help, my fake girlfriend is cheating on me.....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd January 2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,898
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Hi! It's me, Terra. Remember me?

Welcome home Terra! And glad you're better. Please stay that way!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd January 2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,695
Posted By jacktackett
Re: I've disconnected my home alarm system... I've never felt safer.

Too funny not to share Joe - so I swiped it and posted it elsewhere....
--Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd January 2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,497
Posted By jacktackett
Re: If You have a Billion Dollars What Would You Do

now I know why I like dropping into the main forum - it feels so good when I leave....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd January 2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 616
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Star Lord and Captain America: The Super Bowl Bet

At least Star Lord has the better music mix.....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 22nd January 2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 740
Posted By jacktackett
First artificial pancreas working in 4 yr old...

pretty cool -

Australian boy, 4, gets 'world first' artificial pancreas (http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/australian-boy-4-gets-world-first-artificial-pancreas/ar-AA8sVkV?ocid=U218DHP)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th January 2015, 03:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,507
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Terra says HI

Here's to Terra getting well and enjoying her new home!

Next point of business is who is giving Kurt's eulogy?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th January 2015, 04:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 935
Posted By jacktackett
Re: So many of my long time OT friends shared this journey with me.

Congrats Kim, and here's to many more fun years for you with your family!
Best,
Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th December 2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,233
Posted By jacktackett
Re: What's the main forum coming to?

Totally agree with you on Brian's response. it could (well is I guess) a great thread - as is typical with Willie.

--Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th December 2014, 07:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,233
Posted By jacktackett
Re: What's the main forum coming to?

I've actually paid over 8K for a report before - from a consulting firm (Think Gartner/Yankee Group etc)- that was for research on a very large IT project I was heading up.

Thanks!.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th December 2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,305
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Who Likes Nickelback?

since no one mentioned this one - its one of my favorites :

Nickelback - Rockstar [OFFICIAL VIDEO] - YouTube


--Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th December 2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,190
Posted By jacktackett
Re: And the Next James Bond Should Be . . ?

I wish it was so Dan, but close - I'm actually in the next Bond film - I'm playing Daniel Craig's stunt butt. Its my big break and although I have to shave my butt - its a sacrifice I'm willing to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 9th December 2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,305
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Who Likes Nickelback?

Just an fyi Don, I was being a smart ass, because I'm smart and I'm an ass. I actually do like them and wish I was going to the concert.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 9th December 2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,233
Posted By jacktackett
What's the main forum coming to?

I've been keeping a low profile this year due to the death of my niece and my dad's debilitating heart attack and several other events but I always visit the OT forum and even do some drive by...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 9th December 2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,305
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Who Likes Nickelback?

Me too, I like all their songs, all 4 of them in fact.....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 9th December 2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,190
Posted By jacktackett
Re: And the Next James Bond Should Be . . ?

My votes are for:
Jude Law (male)
Emily Blunt (female)
Graham Norton (both)

Jack
Ps Claude, don't use the front porch, my brother runs a cemetary, give me a few days notice and I can have him...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 21st October 2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,928
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Thanks and Kudos to the "Old" Mods

Just want to add my thanks to all the mods, past AND present. And to those who moved on like Willy and to those we lost, like Bev Clement. I met a lot of great folks here, both virtually and in...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 7th October 2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By jacktackett
Re: PLEASE, AMERICANS ONLY!

Scary, even without knowing how many correctly answered the question. I wonder how many US citizens can pass the naturalization test?

Here's a sample test:
Naturalization Self-Test 1 | USCIS...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 7th October 2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,123
Posted By jacktackett
Re: I don't hold out much hope for civilization...

Kind of arrogant to assume us homo sapiens are the end all and be all. For all we know the next species is already walking among us. We've had what, about 150,000 years? That's a good run, maybe...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 18th August 2014, 01:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,205
Posted By jacktackett
Re: For those of you that haven't asked....

Glad to see you're still with us Kim , you're not the only only laying low this summer...
Hope all are having a better summer than I am, that's for sure.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11th February 2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 706
Posted By jacktackett
Re: World's 100 Smartest People, Who Do You Nominate?

Dan/Claude
I respectfully ask you keep my ass out of your feud.:D
respectfully,
--Jack

"My God! Riffle was right...I am a Jackass." - Claude Whitacre
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th February 2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 556
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Can I use this list ? Employer at the edge of bankruptcy

IANAL, but my thoughts are the list is an asset of the company and as such will transfer to whoever controls the assets when it's closed down either the bank or if it's a bankruptcy the trustee....
Forum: Offline Marketing 6th February 2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,778
Posted By jacktackett
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th January 2014, 10:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,945
Posted By jacktackett
Re: What did you want to be when you grew up?

I see great minds think a like - I wanted to be an Astronaut and,or an astronomer.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 26th January 2014, 01:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,113
Posted By jacktackett
Re: My arms are shakin, and my legs are weak.....

You know why I like visiting the "Main" forum?

Because it feels so good when I get back home here in the OT...

Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th January 2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,271
Posted By jacktackett
Re: "Happy Birthday, Claude Whitacre!"

Happy bday Claude! Hope ya have many more.
Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd December 2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,047
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Please Pray For My Dad! We Need A Christmas Miracle.

Positive thoughts heading his way from the Tackett Clan. Wishing for good news for your dad and family,
Best,
Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 21st December 2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,005
Posted By jacktackett
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th December 2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,088
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Shed A tear- Billy Jack dead.

Bummer, definitely have good memories of watching the films with my friends at the time. RIP.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th December 2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 384
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Might be a dumb question, but... "email mail merge" ??

TW,
I use a program called World Merge - by ColoradoSoft. Its for a list I've had for years so don't have much fear of being labeled a spammer when I use it - the folks on the list know me very...
Forum: Mobile Marketing 10th December 2013, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 658
Posted By jacktackett
Re: flash is not visible on apple mobile devices

I use a product called 'photon' on my ipad. It is a commercial product and does work, although I sometime need to adjust its settings to see a site, and some sites just never work for me (ticket...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10th December 2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,382
Posted By jacktackett
Re: What old games did you love? My top 5 best games from the past....

Arcade game for me was Gauntlet at college definitely spent a lot of my laundry money playing that one with my friends. Next was Strategic Conquest on the Mac. I still play it using a Mac emulator....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 7th December 2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 16,684
Posted By jacktackett
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th December 2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 709
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Best overall market trend publications & sources

Check out Marketing Sherpa.
Marketing Research: Articles, Reports and Case Studies | MarketingSherpa (http://www.marketingsherpa.com)
Jack
Forum: Off Topic Forum 26th November 2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 525
Posted By jacktackett
How to Bulk deletie emails on your ipad.

After misconfiguring my monitoring software today I spammed myself with a little over 1100 emails. Not my best day but when I went to mass delete them from my iPad's inbox I could not figure it out...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 26th November 2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,057
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Which Warriors have a published book?

Object Oriented Programming with visual c++. Que.
Special edition using Linux. (1st-5th editions). Que.
The visual c++ construction kit. John Wiley and sons.
The MFC Windows controls construction...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 19th November 2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By jacktackett
And now for something completely different

Its.......

Monty Python reunites!

Monty Python set to reunite for a stage show - MSN Movies News (http://movies.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=839734)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th November 2013, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 748
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Demand for IM Automation

Gosh Sergi, why work on this search engine with all the competition from yahoo and alta vista?

I don't think we should put all this effort into the excel project Bill with all the competition from...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th November 2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,751
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Do you believe in the 10 000 hours rule ?

Orson Scott Card had a good discussion of the 10,000 hour rule in one of his latest columns. I may not agree with all his views, but on the 10,000 hour rule I do. He's one writer where I find myself...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th November 2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,233
Posted By jacktackett
Forum: Off Topic Forum 8th November 2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 923
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Ever Make A Fool of Yourself?

Um, while drunk or sobber?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th November 2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,442
Posted By jacktackett
Re: What's The Most Important Thing A Parent Can Teach A Child?

don't hurt other people - its bad. don't hurt yourself - its stupid. try to help out other people, don't be afraid to ask for help - but only after trying to help yourself, feel free to be sad and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th November 2013, 08:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,367
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Celebrities That Have Passed Away Who Do You Miss

Great minds think alike - I immediately thought of Red Skelton when I read the title - I'd also include Jonathon Winters...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th November 2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,848
Posted By jacktackett
Re: RIP Ricky

Sorry for your loss Sal, our thoughts are with you and Ricky.
--Jack
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 31st October 2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,806
Posted By jacktackett
Re: You May Never See Your Computer Files Again!

You can never have too many backups.

And you need to test those backups. I've run several datacenters and I can tell you lots of folks think - ok, I've got a backup now I'm safe. Well it might be...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th October 2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,621
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Unusual Human Names - Only Real Ones Allowed Here

In college one of my suite mates was named Rusty Nail, an no his first name was not Russell it was rusty.

Of course there's this guy named Jack Tackett too. I had a boss one time when I went to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 4th October 2013, 09:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 796
Posted By jacktackett
Re: Absurd headlines

Check out Trust me, I'm lying. Can't saY if the book is factual, fiction, or in between, but the topics of being paid to get eye balls has a ring of truth to it.
As for history, I've read that...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 28th September 2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 16,684
Posted By jacktackett
Re: ***URGENT***Tim Pears is in DESPERATE Need of A New Kidney ASAP - Your Donation Will Save a Life

Just donated what I could with good thoughts heading to him and his family.
Jack
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