LostInSpace

quote:Originally posted by Greg Miller: I dual boot and get the best of both worlds. I was thinking about doing that myself. But I'm going to wait till I get another Hard Drive. I have an 80gig now. I'll either get another 80gig or 120gig and put XP on that one.

quote:Originally posted by Kalshion: Now, can we get back on topic please? I'm lost with this current topic. Like why was the one china policy brought up in the first place.

quote:Originally posted by Cc: quote: Source: U.S. Armed Forces, Baghdad.Ever see the Kubrick movie "Full Metal Jacket" ? I know this isn't Vietnam (yet, but we are heading there). Even your god,Donald Rumsfeld,admitted things are not as he anticapated. I usually get the reports first from my brother in law through the local papers there and then see them later on in the CPA web site. So I'm not just relying on the U.S. Armed Forces either. When you think about it, I find it quite good that these insurgents did what they've done now while we still have a good number of troops there. Can you imagine if these same people waited till we handed over power to the new Iraqi government and we drastically scaled back our forces because of it. I don't think that the Newly Born Iraq could have with stood that.

quote:Originally posted by Jaguar: NICE link LIS, bookmarked, thanks!! No problem. I've been going to this site since January to keep up on things there.

quote:Originally posted by Cc: quote: Who said I didn't like ya? You're CC, not GO You don't like me because I am one of those horrible left wingers who watch (and like ) CNN and ABC. Well you left wingers wouldn't be so bad if only you took what you see on the news as only 1/8th, if even that, of the truth behind each story. Take for example Iraq: would you say that from the news we are at the same state of affairs we were at the begining of the war? Have you heard anything good reported on either Cnn or any other media that is going on in Iraq? Well let me fill you in on the 7/8th's of the story in Iraq. Iraqi Children Lead Soldiers to Weapons Cache Iraqis of all ages are fighting against the terrorists and thugs who are trying to intimidate those working to establish a free and peaceful Iraq. American soldiers from the 1st Infantry Division, following up on a tip from children in Kirkuk, discovered 18 60mm mortar rounds. The rounds were safely transported to a Coalition facility for destruction. The majority of Iraqis are opposed to attacks on international troops and civilians, and tips from Iraqi citizens often help thwart attempts to destroy the successes of the new Iraq. Source: U.S. Armed Forces, Baghdad. And this Support for Disabled Iraqis At a conference in Sulaymaniyah, more than 185 people discussed ways to provide equal access to public facilities for those disabled by years of war, especially from landmine injuries. This National Conference for the Disabled was the third in a series of programs across Iraq designed to improve civic dialogue. This conference is another example of ways that Iraqis remain focused on rebuilding their country despite recent violence. Source: U.S. Agency for International Development and this Educational Reform in Iraq The Ministry of Education is back in the hands of Iraqis today. The Ministry has made remarkable progress in reforming the country's schools. More than 5.5 million children are back in the classroom, and girls now outnumber boys. Overall attendance during exam week was 97 percent. Teachers that were once bound to Saddam's propaganda now encourage open discussion, critical thinking, and the scientific method. This is the second ministry to transition to direct Iraqi control and represents a major milestone towards Iraqi self-government. Sources: Coalition Provisional Authority in Baghdad, U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Agency for International Development There's a ton more. And you can read more here CPA. My brother-in-law is in iraq now and he says he laughs when he sees the news reports about Iraq. They report the occasional doom and gloom and never the millions of good things that have gone on in Iraq. So keep enjoying your CNN and ABC you'll be all the more poorer for it.

quote:Originally posted by kenny87: Although most of those laws sound dumb, there all at one time would have had a purpose. Yah think? Then how do you explain this one from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania "No one is allowed to sleep on a refrigerator." I doubt there was a rash of on the refrigerator sleeping people to the extent they had to concoct a law to ban it. And even if people did go around sleeping on their refrigerators, that's their buisness. Damn this sounds like a monty python skit.

Jeez, these guys can't even run a radio station can you imagine them in control of our government! Scares the hell outa me. But ya gotta laugh.

quote:Originally posted by Steve Schacher: Do we stop all oil consumption or just the automobiles? There's no need to stop the automobiles just change the fuel they use. That would stop the majority of pollution right there. It would be nice to be able to do a tally on how many automobiles there are world wide compared to factories and such and how much polutants those vehicles kick out each year total compared to other sources. Also must take into account the population growth and more cars because of it. All I know is that it pisses me off that these same people with their cars trying to tell me I can't smoke because it polluts the air. What a laugh.

quote:Originally posted by Jaguar: 50 years? OMG, that is hilarious.... I have NO idea where you get your information, but it is a bit dated. We have close to 200 years worth just in the US alone, and if you include all the other oil producing nations, we have enough to last the millenium, and possibly longer. Well there's something to look foward to. Pumping all that locked up carbon and other polutants back into the atmosphere for 200 years or more. Well we might as well all take a little visit to venus to get use to that sort of enviornment. Luckily, I have great hope that we will move beyond reliance on fossil fuel. Until then, I'll just keep merrily puffing away on my cigarettes blowing the smoke in all you oil based vehicle owner faces. I mean why not, you do it to me with your cars!

Dumb Laws. You gotta laugh that these laws are still on the books. Florida Laws: Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner. A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing. If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit. Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. It is illegal to skateboard without a license. When having sex, only the missionary position is legal. You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.M. on Thursdays. It is considered an offense to shower naked. You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers. Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging. One may not commit any "unnatural acts" with another person. Unmarried couples may not commit "lewd acts" and live together in the same residence. Corrupting the public morals is defined as a nuisance, and is declared a misdemeanor offense. Doors of all public buildings must open outwards. It is illegal to sell your children. The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages.

quote:Originally posted by Wolferz: The Bushies and their compadres who want to drink from that big 'ol Texas Tea spigot that Iraq is sitting on, decided to just swipe Saddam's bag of marbles and Opec wants them too. I don't agree. I point the finger at all Americans for all of this. All of those big 'ol Texa tea spigot vehicles everyone drives from place to place without a care in the world. And I bet your bottom dollar every one of those families of 9/11 still have an insatiable appetite for the oil as well. Instead of them continuing pointing their fingers at Bush, wouldn't it be a hell of a lot more constructive to put all that energy into forcing the government to invest in alternative fuel research? And I'm not talking about the way the government is doing it now dragging their heels.

quote:Originally posted by Cmdr Chavik: Ms Rice had the best statement. Nobody had the silver bullet. Not Clinton and not Bush. Not according to those Democratic panel members sitting on that council. That's what boils my bum. When you listen to them ask their questions, they always point the finger at Bush. If those Democrats want to play back seat quaterback and use hind site then all in all the real blame should lay with Clinton about the whole thing with his inaction with the first world trade center attack.

Also Bob Kerry kept harping on the U.S.S. Cole. Excuse me but didn't that occur when Clinton was still in office? Clinton honors USS Cole victims on Veterans Day and didn't CLINTON and not Bush promise at that time "We mourn your loss and we shall not rest until those who carried out this cruel act are held to account." And what happened? Nadda. That's what.

quote:Originally posted by Jaguar: Would that be a killer election or what? Not to mention history in the making the first female president.

Well I just watched the Condoleezza Rice's testimony. All I can say is what the heck is wrong with Bob Kerry? He called her Dr. Clark at least 4 times until she pointed that out to him. Do you think this shows he just obsessed over Clark's book. I bet you never see this repeated on the news. All I can say is Dr Rice did quite well but as for Bob Kerry in the immortal words of Red (the father in that 70's show) "What a Dumb A$$". It's funny to see the democrats focus on the Bush administration as if he and his staff had a silver bullet to stop 9/11 meanwhile asking all these questions about what Bush knew and should have could have done etc.. meanwhile Clinton also had the same information and did nothing at all. If anyone, I think Clinton should be dragged in front of this hearing and explain his inactions on the Al Qaeda threat. [ 04-08-2004, 12:16 PM: Message edited by: LostInSpace ]

Ummm web page and scroll down. Tsk, Tsk. I prefer the astronomical version myself Who's on Mars, I don't know is on pluto and what's on Uranus.

Judge declares Tyco mistrial . I smell a rat. I've been watching this on CNN all morning. What a fiasco!! There is something up with Juror #4 which does not seem right at all. She's a lawyer too!

quote:Originally posted by Andergum: Here's a pretty cool game. Check it out!! http://file.sugarqube.com/Cards/jblo_TheWo...swf?PL=L400x300

quote:Originally posted by $iLk: The Torque engine is a predone SDK for the most part with a lot of bang for your buck in terms of features. C++ structure. Yeah I've been to their site before and the graphics look dated. Too bad they didn't make it with graphics engine optional. That's what I could use next since I already have a great graphics engine for DX9 I could use the rest that Torque offers.

quote:Originally posted by Convoolio: 1: If you are serious about writing a complete game, I would suggest you leave the 3D graphics alone for awhile. First see if you can program a complete 2D game (something like a top-down shooter) before jumping into the 3D aspect. 2: No offense intended at your programming skills, it's just that the DirectX API was lovingly created and sculpted... in HELL! 3:Good luck! 1: That's okay I only have one game in mind to make and it needs to be 3d. 2: None taken. But if you looked at OGRE they've handled all that stuff for ya since it is a graphics engine. The only thing I need to do is learn it's function calls and make the Models and Textures. 3: Thanks.

Liberal Takeover? Radio Network Plans to Succeed in Pushing Liberal Agenda. Excuse me but isn't there already a medium for pushing the liberal agenda called the NEWS?

quote:Originally posted by echo: Second choice: Hillary Clinton That's it! Where the hell did I bury that spaceship so I can blow this rock!! I'd rather be lost in space! Oh wait I am. Here are some of my choices for candidates and their staff. Republican Party President.................: Aragorn Vice-Pres.................: Frodo Chief of Staff............: Gandalf Director of the EPA.......: Treebeard Director of Communications: Bilbo Democrat Party President.................: Sauron Vice-Pres.................: Witch King Chief of Staff............: Saruman Director of the EPA.......: Shelob Director of Communications: Gollum Enjoy [ 03-29-2004, 01:27 AM: Message edited by: LostInSpace ]

I saw this this morning on CNN A French lawyer infamous for defending terrorists and a Nazi leader today said he has been asked to defend Saddam Hussein.

Maybe SC should have put a little humor in the game which might have squeezed out 5% more from these reviewers. Reviewer trying out the game "What the hell is that down there on this planet!! It's a colosseum! What's a colosseum doing on that planet let alone in this game." thinking.... thinking.... "Oh I get it. Because I'm in Roam!! hahahaha I"ll give him 5% on that one!"

quote:Originally posted by Race Bannon IV: You guys will do and say ANYTHING to support a man who is unworthy of your well meaning but misguided loyalty. My point through my arguments has been that they are all bass turds. None of them deserve our loyalty or vote. But we keep following the pack by loyalty to the parties involved. And yes this includes Kerry. He is no better than the rest. It's whatever the campaign wants to spin on the media is all we see. Does the media do good by us. No I say not cause they are biased towards a certain party. The media has always been like that. If they did what they are suppose to do, none of the candidates that the party pushes would have ever become where they are and maybe the parties would think twice about who they select for primaries and finaly the american public would get a person they deserve and one that would do right by this country and the world. The only thing I see for the future of this country is the way of Rome. Is there a solution? Maybe. The only solution I see to this ever growing problem is the whole country not vote. Call it a voters strike if you will. Maybe that would send a message to washington "Stop Fudging with us". Then and only then will they stop thinking about us as cash cows and pawns in their little power game. Okay my rant is over have a swing!