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Where's Captain P? I miss him.
- wrote another book
- saved a 7-year-old boy's life
- celebrated my son's second birthday
Don't you get royalties from every book sold?No, it's not in my contract.
Aren't you supposed to get royalties?
I get paid a flat fee to write the book, and that's it. My agent takes a cut from my fees.
If I see and experience God myself, I would believe it.
Since I haven't and I have never seen anything that would convince me otherwise, I don't believe God exists.
Again, there's nothing wrong with religion, except that it's easily abused.
Since I am not religious, I am less inclined to abuse others and less likely to be abused.
Since I haven't and I have never seen anything that would convince me otherwise, I don't believe God exists.
Again, there's nothing wrong with religion, except that it's easily abused.
Since I am not religious, I am less inclined to abuse others and less likely to be abused.
That's some accomplishment. You're smart and articulate, so it's not surprising that you are becoming a writer.
And of course, this is my latest book.
I have no idea how it's selling, because the publisher keeps that a secret, even to the author.
I took my son to visit my college today.
Post some pictures of your school.
Religion by itself isn't necessarily bad, but it can easily be used as a tool to brain-wash people and control their behavior.
That's the dangerous aspect.
I am controlled by many things already, so I decided that I don't need one more thing to control me.
That's the dangerous aspect.
I am controlled by many things already, so I decided that I don't need one more thing to control me.
An effective leader can convince and motivate a large group of people to do whatever he/she wants them to do.
It has nothing to do with whether they are achieving something useful or good.
Hitler was able to do just that. Like Huntey said, his goals just happened to be messed up.
I am not saying that Hitler is good, I am just saying that Jesus might be evil.
Having faith means believing in something without questioning it. I think a healthy dose of skepticism is always a good thing.
It has nothing to do with whether they are achieving something useful or good.
Hitler was able to do just that. Like Huntey said, his goals just happened to be messed up.
I am not saying that Hitler is good, I am just saying that Jesus might be evil.
Having faith means believing in something without questioning it. I think a healthy dose of skepticism is always a good thing.
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I won't ever compare Bush to Hitler. For one, Hitler is far more talented.
I am comparing Jesus to Hitler. Both are charismatic. Both are very articulate and intelligent. Both are natural leaders.
Fucked up. I wouldn't call them Christians at that point though, Jeff's right. More idiots-- very dangerous idiots.And powerful too. They re-elected George W. Bush.
I won't ever compare Bush to Hitler. For one, Hitler is far more talented.
I am comparing Jesus to Hitler. Both are charismatic. Both are very articulate and intelligent. Both are natural leaders.
This year, I didn't feel like giving any gifts or receiving any, so I only got gifts for my son and my parents. I only received a gift from my wife--a $50 gift card to the local pet store (because I got pet goldfish recently).
I feel that I already have everything that I ever wanted, so I don't really miss anything.
I feel that I already have everything that I ever wanted, so I don't really miss anything.
I watched Jesus Camp with my wife last night.
It was nominated for the best documentary in 2006, and we've been wanting to watch it for some time.
For us atheists, the film portrays an alarming picture of how young children are brain-washed by religious (Christian, specifically) rights to become "soldiers for the army of God".
These Christians demonize Muslims and they're taught to hate everyone except Christians. The intolerance and militancy of the tone made me cringe.
The most scary part is that it's all true and it's happening right now in churches all over the United States.
If you replaced "Jesus" with "Hitler", and "Christianity" with "Nazism", the similarities between these social movements may shock you.
It was nominated for the best documentary in 2006, and we've been wanting to watch it for some time.
For us atheists, the film portrays an alarming picture of how young children are brain-washed by religious (Christian, specifically) rights to become "soldiers for the army of God".
These Christians demonize Muslims and they're taught to hate everyone except Christians. The intolerance and militancy of the tone made me cringe.
The most scary part is that it's all true and it's happening right now in churches all over the United States.
If you replaced "Jesus" with "Hitler", and "Christianity" with "Nazism", the similarities between these social movements may shock you.
I think I can build an economical desktop from scratch with specific emphasis on certain hardware that is most suitable for the user.
For example, the computer that I was going to build for her has a 23" LCD plus a 2.1 speaker system.
Try to get that setup for less than $660 from WalMart.
For example, the computer that I was going to build for her has a 23" LCD plus a 2.1 speaker system.
Try to get that setup for less than $660 from WalMart.
She changed her mind.
She's just going to buy something cheap from WalMart.
Oh well. I don't get to build something.
She's just going to buy something cheap from WalMart.
Oh well. I don't get to build something.
I just heard that Brittany Murphy died at the age of 32 from natural causes.
Yeah right. And Michael Jackson wasn't a pedophile, and the Pope isn't Catholic.
Yeah right. And Michael Jackson wasn't a pedophile, and the Pope isn't Catholic.
But if she gets a mass-produced desktop, I don't get to build something. 
I'll ask her again, giving her that option at least.
I swapped the CPU to this one, and the graphics card with this one.
Now, the price tag is $750, and with a 23" display and subwoofer sound system.
It sure beats the WalMart model, and it's $660 before tax and shipping.
I'll ask her again, giving her that option at least.
I swapped the CPU to this one, and the graphics card with this one.
Now, the price tag is $750, and with a 23" display and subwoofer sound system.
It sure beats the WalMart model, and it's $660 before tax and shipping.
I am building a new desktop for one of the nurses.
She is going to use it to watch Netflix movies, surf the net, and prepare PowerPoint presentations.
Her budget is under $1,000
This is the list that I come up with so far.
Add about $100 for Windows 7, the total so far comes out to be $845.
Any suggestions?
She is going to use it to watch Netflix movies, surf the net, and prepare PowerPoint presentations.
Her budget is under $1,000
This is the list that I come up with so far.
Add about $100 for Windows 7, the total so far comes out to be $845.
Any suggestions?
The difference between friends and people at TWHL is that you're still relatively anonymous on the internet.
In all likelihood, you'll never meet anyone at TWHL.
In all likelihood, you'll never meet anyone at TWHL.
I've decked out my desk with some holiday spirit.
My wife and I just watched "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly".
It's about a person whose spirit triumphed above overwhelming physical adversity.
This film has affected me deeply, and I stayed up at night thinking about it.
It can give you a different perspective on life.
It's about a person whose spirit triumphed above overwhelming physical adversity.
This film has affected me deeply, and I stayed up at night thinking about it.
It can give you a different perspective on life.
Ahh, you must be a fan of Quentin Tarantino.
Did you send it to valve? That would have been epic!I sure did.
I was installing OS's before I even existed.
At last, I was able to upload my review to YouTube. It only took six tries and three days.
I'm a medic.
I think we have a dearth of "fuck" in this thread.
Therefore, I contribute.
Therefore, I contribute.
Now, stop all that blabbing on cheap keyboards. Stop being pussies and get this!Now, that's the ultimate overkill.
It's like buying a 58 carat diamond.
I have a rock for paperweight already. No thank you.
You all have fucking shit desktops.He says that because his mother never loved him.
YouTube is experiencing a great deal of problem right now.
I have been attempting to upload my video review of the Logitech keyboard for the entire day, and the upload was aborted over and over again.
When I searched the internet, it appears that this problem has been afflicting everyone for the past few weeks.
Yet YouTube doesn't seem to be doing anything to remedy the issue.
What gives?
Is anyone here experiencing this problem also?
I have been attempting to upload my video review of the Logitech keyboard for the entire day, and the upload was aborted over and over again.
When I searched the internet, it appears that this problem has been afflicting everyone for the past few weeks.
Yet YouTube doesn't seem to be doing anything to remedy the issue.
What gives?
Is anyone here experiencing this problem also?
Looks like your weather gadget gets in the way a bit, Satchmo.Actually, no.
That Paint.NET icon on my desktop was never meant to be there. I only discovered it was placed there after I took the screenshot. When I installed a newer version of Paint.NET, the icon was indiscriminately thrown there, to my dismay.
I know it says November 26th on the desktop calendar, but my desktop hasn't really changed in the past week.
Did you notice that the temperature in LA was 84 F? This is 29 degrees Celsius, in November!
My keyboard will arrive tomorrow. I can't wait.
I have average BMI--5'4" and 130 lbs.
But Huntey is right. BMI is not the best measurement for fitness. A bodybuilder would be considered obese according to his BMI.
But Huntey is right. BMI is not the best measurement for fitness. A bodybuilder would be considered obese according to his BMI.
I don't want to buy a gaming keyboard for that reason.
I don't want a lot of extraneous buttons on the keyboard, and I don't want to install drivers for keyboards. It's just another piece of software that clogs up my computer's memory.
I don't want a lot of extraneous buttons on the keyboard, and I don't want to install drivers for keyboards. It's just another piece of software that clogs up my computer's memory.
It's not bad for the eyes to look at displays in the dark. That's a total myth.
And why would you want to play games with the lights on? It ruins the ambiance.
I already have a desk lamp, but I don't want to turn it on when I am playing games. I only use the lamp when I am writing something on my desk (which is rare), or when I am reading.
And why would you want to play games with the lights on? It ruins the ambiance.
I already have a desk lamp, but I don't want to turn it on when I am playing games. I only use the lamp when I am writing something on my desk (which is rare), or when I am reading.
There's no other way.
It's like death and taxes. There is no way to avoid it.
It's like death and taxes. There is no way to avoid it.
I have a Logitech wireless keyboard currently, but the keys don't light up.
So I find myself fumbling around the in dark sometimes when I am playing games or when I try to type.
I use my computer primarily at night, after my son's gone to sleep.
So I find myself fumbling around the in dark sometimes when I am playing games or when I try to type.
I use my computer primarily at night, after my son's gone to sleep.
I am thinking about buying this Logitech keyboard for myself as Christmas present.
Do you think it's a good buy?
If I end up getting it, I'll write a review about it.
Do you think it's a good buy?
If I end up getting it, I'll write a review about it.
I think in 10-15 years, this idea would be a great one.
By then, every household will have fast internet access, and connection problem will be a thing of the past.
By then, every household will have fast internet access, and connection problem will be a thing of the past.
"Nonsense. Gordon is a MIT trained professional."
What's the wireless network's security setting? WEP? WPA? WPA2?
Have you tried to bring your laptop very close to the router so distance isn't an issue?
Have you tried to bring your laptop very close to the router so distance isn't an issue?
Left 4 Dead 2 is on sale at Newegg for $39.99 plus free shipping.
It's $49.99 from Steam.
It's a limited time offer, so hurry if you plan to buy this game.
It's $49.99 from Steam.
It's a limited time offer, so hurry if you plan to buy this game.
Oh yeah, and "Luke, I am your father."
I think a bit of the story may have been ruined for me now.Sorry. I thought Far Cry 2 is such an old game, that everyone would have played it by now.
Speccy is a new system spec tool made by Piriform--the maker of CCleaner and Defraggler.
Speccy is still in the beta stage, and I don't know the accuracy of the reported GPU and CPU temperatures.
Has anyone else tried it?
Speccy is still in the beta stage, and I don't know the accuracy of the reported GPU and CPU temperatures.
Has anyone else tried it?
One of my high school classmates was on the team that made the original "Medal of Honor".
He co-produced this mockumentary and included it as an Easter Egg in the game.
He co-produced this mockumentary and included it as an Easter Egg in the game.
If you are a uni student, you should have an email address ending in ".edu".
I graduated from university in 1995, so I don't have one anymore.
I graduated from university in 1995, so I don't have one anymore.
Why is your monitor screwy, Strider?
I have a Samsung monitor too, and I love it.
I have a Samsung monitor too, and I love it.