You mean there are other things to drink besides Heineken?

100kt is only a massive bomb if you assume they've somehow made it themselves.  I shudder to think how many warheads in that range are rattling around--the Russians haven't accounted for everything after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Was talking about this one with a friend the other night.  We broke it down into four separate scenarios.  In all three, assume that Al-Qaeda takes responsibility for the blast and shouts out to the world what they've done.  For the sake of argument, let's set the nuke at 100 kilotons at ground level--enough to do a heaping helping of damage from the blast AND create fallout.

(1) A "mid-major" city, so to speak.  Something like a, say, Nashville, Tennessee.
(2) A major city that ISN'T NYC or Washington DC
(3) NYC, Wall Street
(4) Washington DC

I'll chime back in later with my own opinions, promise--I don't want my views to influence the discussion (who, moi?)

A couple of guys were arrested for posting something like this a few months back.  Better be careful, big brother *IS* watching, and your constitutional rights are slim these days.

Arrested?  For posting something like this?  You HAVE to be fucking joking.  I mean, I know our executive branch doesn't pay it much heed these days, but we DO still have a Constitution, don't we?  Do you have a link to these guys who were arrested for posting something like this?

Sorry, should have been more specific.  I meant politically, at home, and militarily, abroad.

Was talking about this one with a friend the other night.  We broke it down into four separate scenarios.  In all three, assume that Al-Qaeda takes responsibility for the blast and shouts out to the world what they've done.  For the sake of argument, let's set the nuke at 100 kilotons at ground level--enough to do a heaping helping of damage from the blast AND create fallout.

(1) A "mid-major" city, so to speak.  Something like a, say, Nashville, Tennessee.
(2) A major city that ISN'T NYC or Washington DC
(3) NYC, Wall Street
(4) Washington DC

I'll chime back in later with my own opinions, promise--I don't want my views to influence the discussion (who, moi?)

Sorry about the original choice of language...

But he is the President .

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070110/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_iraq

I guess this asshole truly doesn't get it.  How many more kids have to die to satisfy him?  Huh?

Here's to hoping the Democrats show some balls and deny funding.


Topic title edited by KSD as per CoC.

It's not someone from this board.  If it had been, I'd have outed them faster than you could say "F**k you thief".

I'm just looking for advice.  I don't want to waste my time making a stink if it isn't going to lead anywhere legally.  The problem also is, and I've seen this before--I'm a newbie on the board in question.  He's got 100+ trade feedback, all positive.  If he's willing to screw me privately--which it SEEMS like he's doing--what's to stop him from claiming I'm full of crap?

If that happened here, with the same circumstances, everyone would disbelieve the newbie.  Same there.   I'm just trying to figure out if the authorities will actually DO something over $470.  If they will, I'm willing to go through the hassle of the legalities...but I'm not flying all the way across the country to sue his ass in small claims court.  If people think the law (local fuzz/FBI, or both) is unlikely to do anything, I'm just going to cut my losses and call it a very hard lesson learned.  The point for me is my money or the goods.  He'll get his retribution from a higher power than myself .

To make a long story short, I bought an Xbox 360 and several games off someone on another forum.  They cashed the check, I never received the merchandise.  They claim they sent it out.  I asked for some kind of proof (Delivery Confirmation, etc.)--they said they sent it out without that.  When I asked for either the stuff or a refund, they told me "Well, I sent it out, I did my part, I'm not refunding you for something I mailed--it's not my fault it was lost."

Bottom line--is it worth my time reporting this slug to his local police, or to the FBI (he lives across the country from me).  Will they actually DO anything about it?
He's got solid gold feedback--something like +100 without a negative on the forum in question--which makes it even more shocking that he'd treat this situation like this.

It was a cellphone camera--that's why it's so shaky.

http://pandachute.com/videos/leaked_saddam_being_hung_video

Just thought it might be fun to do a little prognosticating.

I think we're watching Hillary Clinton--God help us all.

Picked it up on impulse, looks cool, just not the kind of Trek game I was hoping for, I guess.

$28 shipped Priority Mail takes it.  Yes, I know I don't have trading feedback here.  If you've got good feedback, I've got
no qualms about shipping first.

Looking for any of these.  The trading larder is pretty bare at the moment, except for Contact (DS), but I'm ready and willing to buy via USPS MO.I don't care about boxes, but I'd really like to have the manuals if possible.

Final Fantasy IV Advance (GBA)
Final Fantasy Tactics (GBA)
Tactics Ogre (GBA)
Advance Wars 2 (GBA)
Rebelstar:  Tactical Command (GBA)
Golden Sun (GBA)
Golden Sun 2 (GBA)
Monopoly/Boggle/Yahtzee/Battleship (DS)
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney (DS)
Trauma Center (DS)
Nintendogs (DS)--NOT the Dalmatian one
Lost In Blue (DS)
Mario Kart (DS)

Told you  not to piss me off, Knightshade! 

Just kidding  .  Seriously though, that sucks--sounds like one of your neighbors has no life.

I want to get one of the new Nanos.  When I link it to my iTunes (i already have a video iPod), can I:

(1) Sync it manually?

(2) Tell it to sync only fron a particular playlist?

(3) Use it with the same iTunes library my iPod video uses?

Thanks for helping the iPod newbie .

They're pills.  Solid.

I'm taking a trip this weekend--I'm going to have some medication with me (pills).  Do they have to be carried on the plane in their original bottle, or can I just use a pill box?
Thanks.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061015/ap_on_re_eu/britain_veil_dispute

What kind of fucked-up Big Brother society have they created over there?

We also need to realize that they have no way to deliver a nuke yet.  Their missile tests weeks ago just go to show how they lack the capacity to deliver.  Also, a fission bomb,  :icon_eek: , the U.S. uses mainly fusion bombs (I think) which, last time I checked were more pop then fizzle.  Not too worried about it at this point.

True, Papa Smurf, but all that has to happen is for these assholes, God forbid, to sell one to some Islamic fruitcake who wants to go to Paradise and take out a US city in the bargain.

Even a small nuke could kill a LOT of people--I remember reading a study a number of years back that said a 10-kt atomic bomb--half the size of the Hiroshima bomb--blown off in Downtown New York, at 12 noon on a business day, could kill 750,000 people.

Anyone know if this is going to be Starforce-infested?

$55?  They're out of their fucking minds.

Ummmm...about 40?

No, I'm not exaggerating.  I'm good for about six cans a day--I've been addicted since youth.

Yes, it's all diet.

Thanks Kobra, should have done that myself.  I went for my video downloader plugin when I saw that because I had to have it for my iPod.  Once I did that, was easy to create the MP3.  Thought other folks might enjoy it.

This is an incredible performance--from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of 1990.

I put up the video and the mp3 of it--got the video from Youtube, and created the mp3 from that.

The video (Quicktime/iPod format): http://rapidshare.de/files/35162998/Mr_Tambourine_Man__iPod_.MP4.html

The mp3 (128kb mp3): http://rapidshare.de/files/35163405/Byrds_with_Bob_Dylan--Mr_Tambourine_Man.mp3.html

Enjoy--I freaked out watching this the first time.  A gem that should be enjoyed.

Would you have any concerns about charging an iPod in THIS:

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/ipod/review/iluv-i603-rechargeable-lithium-polymer-battery-with-silicone-skin/

I have the version for a 60GB iPod video, but it's the same exact thing--the case is just a touch bigger.

Would you have any overheating concerns for your iPod in one of these?

You can charge the iLuv without the iPod in the unit, and then the iPod will charge itself from the iLuv when you insert it.

Or you can just stick the iPod in the iLuv and charge both at the same time.  Any advice?

I picked it up from him, then, I spent $60 at J&R on an ILuv silicone case/extended battery that'll push the battery life to 55 hours audio/10 hours video.  That works for me.

If you wait a few days, you can pick up one of the new Shuffles--1GB for $79, and they're smaller than a matchbook

Ok--my friend's asking for $220.  It's decision time.

Do I grab his, or do I spend the $380 (with tax) and grab one of the new 80GB models?

My friend has an iPod video.   60GB model, in perfect condition, without a scratch, just short of one month old.

He asked if I'd be interested in taking it off his hands, but I'm at a loss to come up with a fair offer.

The new 80GB models announced today are going to be selling for $349, and they're going to have more than
double the video battery life of the current 60GB iPods.  Given that, what would you say a fair offer would be
for my friend's 60GB iPod video?

YHPM!

Wow, no takers?

I did shower this morning, I think 

Well, Kobra, number one, you can send a USPS money order.

Number two, like I said, if someone's got sweet feedback here I would send first.  You have to build trust to gain it.

Thanks.  I haven't gone through the feedback thread.  If someone's interested, and your feedback rocks, I would be willing to ship first.

Np Ascendent, I appreciate the opinions.

I just won't do business with Paypal.  Have you ever read--REALLY read--their agreements?
Seems like they have the right to do everything but bend you over and spread your cheeks.

Precisely, depward .

EDIT FOR SPECIAL DEAL--Take all the games and I'll throw in Space Rangers 2 for free .

All in perfect condition, all included manuals/inserts.  Will include boxes on request.  Shipping will be via USPS priority mail, and I'll charge actual shipping costs--no inflated shipping here .  Buy more than one and I'll be happy to combine shipping to save you money .  These are all for PC.

Payment via USPS money order, or you can just put the cash in between several sheets of paper and send it Priority Mail. 

Civ 4 Preorder Edition--Yep, the spiral-bound manual, and the pretty foldout tech tree, and the soundtrack CD, and the pretty bookcase case--oh, and oh yeah, the best strategy game youve ever played .  You can't find this edition in the store anymore.  Steal it from me for only $35 plus shipping.

Sims 2 Holiday Edition--Watch your Sims grow and mature.  Or torture them.  Or make them psychotic.  It's up to you .  Steal this from me for $24 plus shipping.

Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion--Need I say anything more?  $30 plus shipping.

Star Wars Empire At War--Conquer the galaxy.  Or, if you're a wuss, liberate it as the Rebels .  $19 plus shipping.

Rome Total War Gold Edition--Kill, crush, destroy.    Steal it from me for just $25 plus shipping.

The Godfather--$15 plus shipping.

Buy them all and save even more--I'll do all of them for $130.

You know you want to.  Buy them.  NOW.

Looking for Star Trek:  Birth of the Federation.

Anyone have this oldie but goodie?

Hey man, sry Daehawk.  Wasn't trying to offend anyone.

Hey, I'm sure it's appreciated by one and all that you guys tried.

It says a lot to me that Rich couldn't even be bothered to make sure the corpse wasn't abused, if you know what I mean.