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John Smallwood: For some Eagles, final preseason game was chance to show they belong - Philadelphia Daily News
But the generally held belief that this game is meaningless is probably the farthest thing from the truth. Yes, the starters were given the night off, but the middle and final pieces of this roster are still in flux.
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Tony's Top 10: UNC, FSU missing key pieces for varying reasons - CBS Sports
It has been way too long since the talk about college football has been about the game on the field. So here, at long last, is Tony's Top 10 for the first weekend of the 2010 season. 1. Who is going to show up for ...
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Paul Hagen: Phillies have playoff pieces in place - Philadelphia Daily News
this is a team that showed plenty of vulnerability while being swept in a four-game series at home by the out-of-contention Astros last week. The Happless Phils have rarely looked so hapless, batting just .
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It truly is a numbers game - Houston Chronicle
The love of the game is what kept us going," said senior running back Conner Walker ... We're still trying to put the pieces in place," Johnston said. "I always have hope that it's going to get better."
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Reef pieces come to Humboldt; fishing group shows off structure that could be ... - San Jose Mercury News
... District Conservation Director The district has taken the first step in what could be a lengthy process that involves the California Department of Fish and Game, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
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Coach Devotes Himself to Game’s Most Selfless Play - New York Times
Some struggled to place the ball near the foul lines — which, in reality, were long pieces of white PVC pipe — and others bunted ... But that night’s game against the Tri-City Dust Devils presented a case study for ...
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Wenger hits out at the game's 'rugby' tactics - ESPN Soccernet
Arsene Wenger has told referee Chris Foy to watch out for any "rugby" tactics at set pieces when Arsenal travel to Blackburn on Saturday looking to make amends for last season's loss. Sam Allardyce 's ...
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Yes, Rangers have a big division lead, but reasons to be concerned are mounting - Boston Herald
He received an injection of synthetic lubricating fluid Tuesday night and will sit out Wednesday night’s game. The good news: The treatment ... Those are two of the most reliable pieces in the bullpen of a team ...
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Various Game Trailers #1849 - WorthPlaying.com
another batch of game trailers was released ... and you play a mech like soldier sent in to pick up the pieces.
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Report: Big Ten adopts 9-game schedule - ESPN.com
The Big Ten doesn't expect to reveal its new division alignment until mid September, but pieces of the puzzle are starting to be revealed. Rivals Wisconsin and Iowa will be placed in different divisions ...
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Open Question: Whats a fun xbox 360 game?
There's no fun game's anymore.They're all fucking horrible and boring & piece of crap.Is there any actual fun game?
moreOpen Question: So I bought a used ps3 from a place called BuyBacks and it doesn't work and they have a no cash refund policy.?
Anyway I bought the ps3 and it turns on but freezes a lot and doesnt play the games I bought without freezing and locking the system and when I first connected to wifi it crashed my router. Now the main question is what can I do about this because their whole thing is they buy movies, games, and cds for cash as well as used game systems and parts and they have to be in basically perfect condition or they wont buy it from you but how funny is it I buy this system and its a piece of crap and at the bottom of their reciepts it says garunteed for 7 days after purchase. Returns will be exchanged for similar items no cash or credit refunds. Well I paid cash and the only simlar system is more expensive. So what are the laws for refunds in ohio or merchandise thats garunteed to work but clearly doesnt?Well even more to that is the stuff they sell is supposed to be in basically perfect condition because they complain if say a button doesn't press in normally on a controller even if it works or if a cd has a very minor scratch they wont touch it so they hound people to bring in things in great condition because they don't sell crap in their own words and they sell it on ebay. They also test EVERYTHING game wise to make sure it works and obviously this one they didn't which is against their policy.
moreOpen Question: When should i ask her out?
When should i ask her out? I have known her for 3 weeks now. Here is the story. So the second week or so i started asking a little with homework and helped her with the math riddle things.( you have to solve problems to get the stupid riddle) Anyways i had some trouble talking to her when i asked her that strange nervous feeling. I asked her if she was going to our school's football team game ( i do not play football ). After that she forget to do a math homework so i let her have the riddle preventing her from getting in trouble. Anyways one day in language arts i saw her across the room and blushed a lot. I think she noticed it a little but did not act weird. After that someone found out i like her and said she asked him if i liked her ( it became obvious to her ) and they said yes. So the rest of the day she didnt say one thing but ask for gum ( we really like it ). After school i went on facebook and she was online so i waited 2 mins to talk to her because it would seem weird right when i came on and i talked to her a little about ipod's and eminem. We both like that. Today we talked a little like we usually did and i asked her if she was going to one of our football games. Right now here it is friday so we have monday off of school. Anyways she asked for gum so i gave her 2 pieces. She is not using me also. She has helped me with stuff and given me some stuff and let me borrow a little. I still have SOME trouble talking to her. Anyways we are also in 7th grade. When should i ask her out?Also how would i get her cell without making it obvious or should i wait till i ask her out and if she said yes. And if she says yes when and if i ask her what would we do that day and tommorrow? I am also scared she will say no to me. This is my second time asking. the first time i asked a different girl in 6th grade and she said no....... Anyways the girl i like now if she says no or breaks up it would be bad because i really like her personality. Also heres what i am planning to say if i ask her out An**** (hiding name) you are really cool smart and beatiful..... I was wondering do you want to go out with me?
moreOpen Question: Am i doing everything right so far?
When should i ask her out? I have known her for 3 weeks now. Here is the story. So the second week or so i started asking a little with homework and helped her with the math riddle things.( you have to solve problems to get the stupid riddle) Anyways i had some trouble talking to her when i asked her that strange nervous feeling. I asked her if she was going to our school's football team game ( i do not play football ). After that she forget to do a math homework so i let her have the riddle preventing her from getting in trouble. Anyways one day in language arts i saw her across the room and blushed a lot. I think she noticed it a little but did not act weird. After that someone found out i like her and said she asked him if i liked her ( it became obvious to her ) and they said yes. So the rest of the day she didnt say one thing but ask for gum ( we really like it ). After school i went on facebook and she was online so i waited 2 mins to talk to her because it would seem weird right when i came on and i talked to her a little about ipod's and eminem. We both like that. Today we talked a little like we usually did and i asked her if she was going to one of our football games. Right now here it is friday so we have monday off of school. Anyways she asked for gum so i gave her 2 pieces. She is not using me also. She has helped me with stuff and given me some stuff and let me borrow a little. I still have SOME trouble talking to her. Anyways we are also in 7th grade. When should i ask her out?Also how would i get her cell without making it obvious or should i wait till i ask her out and if she said yes. And if she says yes when and if i ask her what would we do that day and tommorrow?
moreOpen Question: are you able to play ps2 games on the wii home brew?
hi i have read about being able to play different console games on the wii home brew and i was wondering is there an emulator ( piece of software that plays the game ) that plays ps2 games?
thanks
moreResolved Question: 50th Episode of RAW (Rate the Show) + WQ Inside?
RAW Episode 49: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlBTA6eWcYaWH4raoU.o.9Lsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20100901011317AAacwOJ
Video: Shawn Michaels gets announced as the new Challenger for John Cena's WWE Championship
Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4X5NYG-dKI
Joey Styles, Jonathan Coachman and Jerry Lawler at ringside and tonight on RAW:
- Shawn Michaels and John Cena contract signing
- Kurt Angle and Triple H vs. Shelton Benjamin and Intercontinental Champion Ric Flair
- Edge and Chris Masters vs. Val Venis and Viscera
- The Big Show vs. World Tag Team Champion Trevor Murdoch
Eric Bichsoff comes out and says "Right now we will have the contract signing and this match bewteen the WWE Champion John Cena and his Challenger "Heart Break Kid" Shawn Michaels will be held at the Taboo Tuesday Pay Per View in a about a months time. No may I please ask HBK to come out. Shawn Michaels comes out followed by John Cena the Champion. Cena says "This match has the class to make it to the top 3 matches in WWE History," Michaels says "Don't get too high just yet, because one sweet chin music and that Title is coming home to San Antonio, Texas" Cena and HBK shake hands and say "May the best man win!" Bichsoff then says "Tonight's main event will see if these two can co exsist against the team of Carlito and Chavo Guerrero.
Match 1: Singles Match
World Tag Team Champion Trevor Murdoch w/World Tag Team Champion Lance Cade defeated. The Big Show w/Kane via Disqualificiation: 7:44
The Big Show gets disququalified for using a steel chair. After Big Show chokeslams Murdoch onto the same steal chair which he hit Murdoch with. Kane and Big Show ready for Taboo Tuesday.
Backstage Interview: Todd Grisham interviews Kurt Angle and his manager Daivari. Angle says "Shelton Benjamin will pay with his blood on my hands and at Taboo Tuesday the fans can decide which match they can vote for either a No Disuqualification Match, a Falls Count Anywhere match or my personal favourite one the Submission Match, by the time Taboo Tuesday comes Shelton Benjamin you will be ready to hear that Ankle snap into pieces!"
Match 2: Tag Team Match
Rated R Masterpiece (Edge and Chris Masters) w/Lita defeated. A Whole lot of Loven (Viscera and Val Venis): 6:65
In a Decent tag team match the team of Edge and Masters prevails via Edge spear to Val Venis.
Women's Champion Trish Stratus, Mickie James and Ashely brawling with The Ladies in Pink (Candice, Victoria and Torrie) Eric Bichsoff then makes a match a Fufill you Fantasy Match in which the fans can vot either the divas to be dressed as Nurses, Maids or Police Women.
Match 3: Tag Team Match
Triple H and Kurt Angle w/Daivari defeated. Intercontinental Champion Ric Flair and Shelton Benjamin w/Mrs. Benjamin: 11:01
Triple H wins it for Kurt Angle and himself after he delievers a pedigree to Ric Flair. After the Game beats down on Flair busting him wide open. And also Angle gets Benjamin in the ankle lock at ringside.
We come back from the break and MAJOR NEWS: GM Bichsoff has added 1 match added to Taboo Tuesday with Triple H vs. Ric Flair for the Intercontinental Champion.
Match 4: Singles Match
Victoria w/Candice Michelle and Torrie Wilson defeated. Ashley w/Mickie James and Women's Champion Trish Stratus: 7:07
Victoria wins via Widow's Peak. And after The Ladies in Pink attack Ashley, Trish and Mickie.
Match 5: Singles Match
Eugene and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan defeated. Tyson Tomko and Rob Conway: 5:40
The return of Hacksaw motivated Eugene and they pick up the win.
Hacksaw "Hooooo!" Jim Duggan and Eugene the victors here tonight.
Gregory Helms comes out and says "From now on no more mucking around, no more Fooling for you people, This time Gregory Helms means Serious Business!"
Styles, Coach and King hype up Taboo Tuesday
Main Event: Tag Team Match
WWE Champion John Cena and Shawn Michaels defeated. Carlito and Chavo Guerrero: 8:55
Cena and HBK combined as a team and they won their match but then after the match
SmackDown! Superstars (World Heavyweight Champion Batista, Randy Orton, Bob Orton, Mr. Kennedy, Christian, Eddie Guerrero, Booker T, Rey Mysterio, Mexiccols, MNM, JBL and more SmackDown! Stars and their General Manager Theodore Long) came out and attacked the RAW Superstars but the RAW Superstars prevailed with the entire RAW Lockeroom coming out. In the end of the night the RAW Stars came out on top with the SmackDown! stars on the entrance ramp.
Rating:
Best/Worst Match:
Opinions:
Year Base= Late 2005
WQ: Should Night of Champions be a Championship Scramble 'gimmick' Pay Per View?RAW: Taboo Tuesday
- WWE Championship
John Cena vs. Shawn Michaels
- Intercontinental Championship
Ric Flair(c) vs. Triple H
Vote: Steel Cage, No Holds Barred, Strap Match
- World Tag Team Championship
Cade/Murodch(c) vs. Kane/Big Show
- Fulfill Your Fantasy Match
The Ladies in Pink (Candice, Victoria and Torrie) vs. Trish Startus, Mickie James and Ashley.
More matches to be announced
moreOpen Question: I have Project 64, but I need some help?
I'm playing the games just fine, but sometimes the graphics can be a bit buggy. For example, when I load Banjo Kazooie, when the puzzle pieces fall on the screen to load a new one, all the puzzle pieces are black, and theres some big yellow 0's on the top hand left. It's been buggin out for other games too. The most annoying is playing Kirby. It won't show my health or current power ups, unless I enter a new screen. Even then, the HUD won't change when something happens. Any suggestions?Currently I'm playing Paper Mario, and it works fine, but when it does into battle the screen gets all buggy for a second, then goes back to normal. The pause screen is buggy but workable, and in certain areas like Toad Town the screen flashes a dark turqoise every like... millisecond. I can still see a and play, it's just very annoying. What I'm using is an HP laptop. any suggestions?
moreOpen Question: boy issue...long. please help....?
there is a boy that i really care about and i think that i love him. my friend, who has known him longer, told me that he "fucking loves you, just can't be with you." because he is concerned about what people would think. he's afraid people would tell me to break up with him. i dont know. i can tell he cares about me and it really hurts to feel this way about someone and not be able to be with them.
at a waterpolo game, i was sitting next to him on the bleachers waiting until it was my team's turn to play, and he kept grabbing my leg and hands. i was wearing shorter shorts and i had a swim suite on under a t -shirt. him and i flirt a lot all the time. it annoys my friends because we always act like this and they just want us to kiss and get it over with. and when i leaned forward in my seat because i was feeling nervous he touched my back and kept tracing it. he also licked my hand and offers to buy me stuff.. does he like me? and am i being stupid? its complicated because he cares about what other people think and all i want is him... he knows i like him, and we argue sometimes but we've gotten better.. everyone says we are like puzzle pieces..
my english is not so good. thank youhe also takes my stuff and flirts mostly when there is nobdy really around
moreOpen Question: Does anyone know the words to Ms.Susie or Apples on a Stick (hand games)?
I always thought Apples on a Stick was: Apples on a stick they make me sick, they make my stomach go 246, not because they're dirty, not because they're clean, just because i kissed a boy behind a magazine, singin' ey boys how 'bout a fight? here comes johnny with his pants on tight, he can do a cartwheel, he can do the splits, But i bet you all he can't say this "Eenie Meenie Sissalini Oopboppalini, otchi kotchi liveratchi I hate you...Take a peach take a plum take a stick of bubble gum, no peach, no plum, just a stick of bubble gum..
And I thought Ms Suzie went: Ms suzie had a steamboat, the steamboat had a whistle, ms suzie went to heaven, the steamboat went to hello operator please give me number 9, and if you disconnect me ill kick your big behind the fridgerator there was a piece of glass, ms suzie sat apon it and broke her big fat ask me no more questions, please tell me no more lies, the boys are in the bathroom zipping up their flies are in the meadows, the bees are in the hive, ms suzie and her boyfriend are kissing in the D-A-R-K D-A-R-K dark dark dark, darker than the ocean, darker than the sea, darker than the underwear my mommy buys for me. Of course I know my ma, of course I know my pa. Of course I know my cousin with the alligator bra. My ma is tarzan, my dad is king kong, my cousin is the dumb one who made up this dumb song.
moreOpen Question: Does she like me? GIRLS HELP NEEDED!?
well ive known her since last year and we're pretty good friends. but i cant tell if she likes me or shes just a flirt. i feel like she likes me. but im not sure....
Okay, so we have Spanish together during 4th. And she sits right across the isle from me. And when she walks into the room, and walks past me, she kind of teases with me. Like she will pretend like she gonna hit me or something. And then I get hungry during 4th because my lunch is an hour later than last year. And so I bring a snack for the both of us to share. And she usually picks or asks me to being something. And wed. , I brought twix, her favorite candy bar. And when I handed her her piece, she said" oh my goodness, I love you." now I know all girls say that all the time and it dosent really mean anything.. and in spanish these last two days we worked in groups of two, and we worked on a project. and we worked togehter, and we worked really well togehter, and she sat really close to the edge of her seat toward me. what does that mean? But more info: we're sophomores in high school. And this is our second year in Spanish together. We just didn't talk that much last year. But anyways. At the football game Friday, it's the biggest game of the year, and everyone came, so we were like shoulder to shoulder. And i was trying to find my friends nick and Jacob to sit with, and she playfully pushed me and asked me to sit with them. So I did. And I stood by her the whole entire time.but we wave and smile in the halls and stuff. And walk together after 4th. So does she like me or not? Because I kinda like her...
ALSO: how can I flirt back? give me some ideas please and thank you;)
moreOpen Question: Is a special piece of equipment needed to play Playstation 1 games on a Playstation 2?
I want to get Final Fantasy VII, but I only have a PS2. Would I need to buy something (a special hookup or something) to allow a PS1 game to play on a PS2, or do PS1 games automatically work? Thanks!
moreOpen Question: Does she like me? GIRLS...Help me out here:)?
well ive known her since last year and we're pretty good friends. but i cant tell if she likes me or shes just a flirt. i feel like she likes me. but im not sure....
Okay, so we have Spanish together during 4th. And she sits right across the isle from me. And when she walks into the room, and walks past me, she kind of teases with me. Like she will pretend like she gonna hit me or something. And then I get hungry during 4th because my lunch is an hour later than last year. And so I bring a snack for the both of us to share. And she usually picks or asks me to being something. And wed. , I brought twix, her favorite candy bar. And when I handed her her piece, she said" oh my goodness, I love you." now I know all girls say that all the time and it dosent really mean anything.. and in spanish these last two days we worked in groups of two, and we worked on a project. and we worked togehter, and we worked really well togehter, and she sat really close to the edge of her seat toward me. what does that mean? But more info: we're sophomores in high school. And this is our second year in Spanish together. We just didn't talk that much last year. But anyways. At the football game Friday, it's the biggest game of the year, and everyone came, so we were like shoulder to shoulder. And i was trying to find my friends nick and Jacob to sit with, and she playfully pushed me and asked me to sit with them. So I did. And I stood by her the whole entire time.but we wave and smile in the halls and stuff. And walk together after 4th. So does she like me or not? Because I kinda like her...
ALSO: how can I flirt back? give me some ideas please and thank you;)
moreOpen Question: Geometry Homework Help!!!!?
I missed school for a week so i don't know how to do my homework well let alone word problems so can you help with below:
Candace has a square picture that is 4 inches on each side. The picture is framed with a length of ribbon. She wants to use the same piece of ribbon to frame a circular picture. What is the maximum radius of the circular frame?
I asked my ma my brother my friend nothing plus my teacher was out because he is also a football coach that had a game with his team.HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
moreOpen Question: What do you think of this piece of my story?
Tell me what you think, be as harsh as you want!
“Fear it’s such a wonderful smell to me, it feels my senses with such bliss.” Nate said looking at the girl in purple, his eyes held danger, something she didn't like. She squirmed a little under his gaze and tried avoiding his gaze, which made him smile more.
He walked towards her and grabbed her up by her elbow and looked her over once more.
“What is your name?” Nate asked as the girl looked to the ground and mumbled her name.
“What was that, I couldn’t understand, stop mumbling, and it’s very rude to look at the ground when talking to someone.” Nate said grabbing the girls chin and pushing her face up till she was looking in his eyes.
“Nyla Amerson.” She mumbled a little louder letting her eyes glance past him.
“My name is Nate Pinner, formally Nate Baldwin.” Nate stated with a smile as he took her hand and kissed it.
He could feel her tense slightly and her blood quicken, her eyes widened with fear and her breath caught in her throat.
Nate smiled again, playing with her, trying to get into her mind.
“And who are you, my dear?” He asked pulling the girl in the pink colored clothes up by her elbow, pulling her next to Nyla.
“Ni Amerson.” The girl replied glancing at her sister, who gave her look that said, ‘Everything will be okay’.
“Twins, identical….. Ni and Nyla, what unique names, pretty but unique.” He said stepping back in front of them, looking from Nyla to Ni.
“And you, boy, what’s your name?” He asked looking at the teenage boy who was glaring at the man before him.
Silence filled the air as the fear rose, the boy wouldn’t speak just glare at Nate, who in return smiled.
“You know it is very rude to not answer a question someone has asked you.” Nate said watching the boy.
“It is also very rude to come into someone’s house uninvited, even if the door was unlocked.” The boy responded as Nate smirked, looking down at the boy.
“Well, it is also rude to talk back to your elders, boy.” Nate responded pulling the boy up by his arm and gripping his wrist tightly.
“Let me go.” The boy said firmly looking Nate directly in the eyes, daring him to hurt him.
“Why should I do that, boy?” Nate said, gripping his wrist tighter.
“Because it is rude.” The boy said with a smart aleck smirk, his eyes never leaving Nate’s.
“It seems you still haven’t told me your name, boy.” Nate said as the boy pulled his arm at of Nate’s grip.
The two stood there for a couple minutes, glaring into each other’s eyes, seeing who would crack first.
They stood there in silence; no one heard a sound other than the deep breathing. The air was filled with tension; the two girls grabbed each other’s hands.
“Well I guess you just won’t know what my name is.” The boy responded with a smile smirk.
Nate started to grow annoyed at the younger boy and it was showing on his face. He let his smirk turn into a small frown as he grabbed the boy by the front of his shirt and pulled him off the ground.
“Listen here, you little brat! I could kill you now, in a cruel beastly manner, I could literally rip you to shreds! But I’m trying to be civilized, I’m showing restraint boy!” Nate yelled losing his calm demeanor as the boy’s eyes widened slightly.
“Now are you going to tell me your name or are we going to play our little game,” Nate asked calming down as the boy’s eyes widened slightly, “choose wisely.”
The girls held their breaths waiting for his response, waiting for him to say his name, waiting for him to swallow his pride.
“My name is Tryon Amerson.” He said looking off to the side, defeated, humiliated.
“Thank-you, that’s all I wanted.” Nate said as he glanced at the two parents who were still sitting on the floor.
“Hmm, why don’t you two step out of the room and close the door while you’re at it.” He said setting Tryon down on the ground.
The two stood up and slowly walked out, glancing at Tyron and the girls on their way out. The shut the door and more fear admitted from the teenagers. As soon as the door shut, Nate turned to the girls, looking at them.
“Let’s play another game.” Nate said blowing the candles, killing the remaining light in the room.
“What kind of game?” Tyron asked as he tried to focus his yes to the dark.
“A game of death.” Nate said so causally, like it was a game everyone played.
Nate moved through the darkness, smiling. He had the advantage, he could see, he could kill them if he wanted, but he wanted to play with his meal.
“What do you say, girls?” Nate said draping his hands over their shoulders.
Both girls tensed up and they both griped each other’s hands tighter.
“Oh, what’s wrong girls? I’m not going to hurt you…yet, heh-heh-heh-heh-heh” Nate said, with an evil laugh, his voice ringing with horrible intents.
Tyron stayed where he was, afraid of what Nate would do to his sisters, that thought froze him to the spot.
“Okay.” Nyla whispered as Nate let out another laugh pulling her closer.@ Misty K: I changed that sentence, thanks for pointing it out! it is now, "She squirmed a little under his gaze and tried avoiding his hunger filled eyes, which made him smile more"@ Mistie K: Thanks! I changed the sentence, thanks for pointing that out! It is now:
"She squirmed a little under his gaze and tried avoiding his hunger filled eyes, which made him smile more."@ Sunny C : Remember I said this was a piece of the story, if you want the rest of the story, then E-mail me and you'll understand why they aren't doing anything. And the whole mysterious name thing is the boy being stubborn and the "rude" thing is just Nate's personalty and Tyron is just being a brat towards him.
moreResolved Question: does anyone read the herald?
ken smiths diary.heres a few from him
A Jehovah’s Witness tried to tell me a joke the other day,” said the chap in the pub.
“But when he said, ‘Knock knock’, I ducked down behind the sofa and pretended I wasn’t there.”
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Reader Nick
Austwick was in one of the more challenging pubs in Cambuslang and asked
his companion if they would be safe there. "Just don’t show them your
teeth," he replied. "They hate folk with teeth
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“Did you see that these trapped Chilean miners could be there till Christmas?” said the chap in a pub the other night. “Think of the overtime,” replied his mate.
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Alistair Sloan in Ayr was at the Jim Bowen show at the Fringe where an Edinburgh girl was asked in the general knowledge part of the game show: "Which old Queen was retired to Long Beach, California?"
She answered: "Liberace."
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Neil Arthur tells us that for many years bagpipe tunes were named after battles, or regiments’ farewells to trouble spots. Perhaps a piper’s life isn’t so exciting any more, as he noted from the World Pipe Band Championships last week that Lothian & Borders Police band’s medley included The Day the Co-op Flooded.
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A Glasgow reader in a city centre card shop watched as an old timer holding a fancy large card bent down to work out from the list of codes how much it cost. He looked surprised, as we often do at the price of a piece of cardboard, then muttered to no-one in particular: “If I’d wanted to spend that much, I’d have bought her a present, no’ a card.”
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Des Divers, from Dunoon, writes: "Rangers must have saved a few quid on the pre-season tour. With all the young players they had with them they must have qualified for the free child place offers from travel agents."
moreOpen Question: Is Endomusia really a disorder?!?
Hey,
When I was a kid I used to play Gameboy all the time. I maxed out to 999 hours in Pokemon and that doesn't include the times I re-played the game.
I remember every now and then I would hear the music coming from my gameboy in my pocket. One time I pulled it out to find that the gameboy wasn't even on, but I kept hearing it. After that it seemed to happen all the time. I thought it was cool then and didn't really question it.
Recently I thought it would be cool to do a test and see if I can get that to happen again, so I've been listening to the same song on repeat for over a week now. So far it's only happened once, when I woke up in the middle of the night and heard a little piece of the song come from nowhere. It was creepy.
I just now read up on the 'Tetris Effect' and 'Endomusia' on wikipedia and realized that's what I had/have. Is it 'really' a disorder? Can I just live with it or should I like go to a doctor? Because I think it's cool and I'm fine with having it.
moreOpen Question: Announcing Check and Checkmate?
I played a game of chess with a friend of mine. I moved my knight and put his king in checkmate. Now, before I moved this piece his king was not threatened, and so I did not say check. After moving my knight, I told him it was checkmate because he could not longer do anything. He accepted defeat by knocking all the pieces down. Now he is trying to tell me the game is void because I never said "check." I told him I did not need to say this because it was just checkmate, which I announced. You say "check" when you put the opponent's king in danger and he is able to do something to break the check.
Am I correct and was this a fair game? Is he making this "argument" because he is a sore loser? He also says it is mandatory that one should say check. Who is right?
moreOpen Question: Teen fashion doll dress up game?
a while ago i came across a website (i think someone on twitter showed it to me but i cant remember) it was sort of like stardoll but you could get basically any piece of clothing you wanted and the dolls were like fashion models. and you could dress up the doll and stuff. i cant remember what its called..does anyone know what im talking about? if so please tell me(:
and when i was on it, the background was like gray(i think) and you could pick a background for the doll like, runway, rockstar, ect. and when i was playing it i made my doll but i needed an account to save and was to lazy to make one at the time but now i cant remember what its called):
and its free btw.
moreOpen Question: Do you think this guy is flirting in the closet lgbt?
There is this guy that I know who is my twin brother’s friend that only comes over when we have a poker night. I have known him for a while from a bowling club in high school. I always thought of him as straight. He does not act feminine at all so I would have to assume he is straight if he did not express that he was gay by actually saying he was to anybody I know or anybody i and he knows. I am very respectful to the straight community. If you say out of your mouth that you are straight, I in my mind, have to believe you that you are, or if I hear from his friends that he is straight, then I have to believe and respect that. With this in mind, I will talk about in-the-closet flirting and how it is in my eyes.
This guy that I am talking about has been, I would guess, hinting to me that he is gay. One day he started singing “Boom Boom Boom” By the Venga Boyz and when the lyrics “I want you in my room” came up, he pointed at me grinning. That may be a dead give away to some people, but to me, because I have not heard from anyone or him that he is gay, I cannot bring myself to be able to talk to him about it because I do not want to find out I’m wrong. Another example is that he at every end of the poker game says “good game” to everyone and shakes everyone’s hands while doing so, but when he shakes my hand he says “Its always a pleasure playing with you, AJ”. Even the last time we played poker, at the end he shook my hand, said that, let go of my hand, then went and shook my hand again repeating himself again.
I am writing this piece not because I’m interested in him, because I’m not. I have a boyfriend that I am in love with and am extremely happy with. I am writing this because of respect. It can be very disrespectful to do this because of the immense respect I have for the straight orientation. This guy is not the first that has done this to me, so I would expect there to be other open gay guys getting the same thing. I personally do not know how to react to the situation because I would like to do so respectfully. I do not wish to out anybody who would be willing to talk to me about it. Being gay isnt easy even in a continuous growth of acceptance in society.
I do not think that being in the closet is stupid. Not at all. I was in the closet for a long time, since I knew I was gay all my life, though I am very fortunate to have come out as early as I have (16 years old) and very fortunate to have accepting family and friends.
As an open gay guy, I just wish to give advice to those guys who are in the closet to find a trusting gay guy you can talk to about it, because it sure as hell beats keeping all those feelings trapped inside. For this guy who I am blogging about, his supposed in-the-closet flirting could be a way of asking for help or for me to make the first move to bring up the subject. Even though overall, it is your responsibility to express who you are, all I can do is support you if you need it.
That's how I feel, now how do you think I should go through this situation and do you think he is gay?
moreResolved Question: Any comments on - Australian sport, betting has become the heart and sould - Sydney Moning Herald.?
Eight years after disgraced South African captain Hansie Cronje plummeted to his tragic death, cricket's corruption is about as well concealed as Merv Hughes's moustache.
According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, in Australian sport, betting has become the heart and soul.
It is almost impossible to watch or listen to sport on a commercial network without being bombarded with betting information.
Rather than trusting their own judgment about games, media pundits - this one included - lean heavily on the accessible and often sponsored odds-makers' assessments. Increasingly, punting is the lingua franca of Australian sport.
It could be argued that sport is entitled to grab its piece of the gambling pie.
Sports betting in Australia has exploded.
In May, analysts IBISWorld told the Herald Australians would gamble 2.9 billion dollars on sport in 2009-10 compared with 1.6 billion dollars in 2004-05, with an annual growth of 12 per cent for gambling on sport far more than for the pokies (1.2 per cent) and horse racing (0.5 per cent).
Figures such as these are typically used to demonstrate the potential growth of problem gambling. Equally, they show why a potential cheat might think he can prosper.
Australian sports bodies reason that it is better to keep the money changers - and, as a pleasant consequence, their money - inside the temple; that by signing deals with corporate bookmakers who in turn grant access to gambling records, they are better placed to monitor players and officialsCorrection: Australian sport, betting has become the heart and soul. Typographical error regretted.
moreResolved Question: how to improve at chess?
Hey, Ive been getting back into and playing chess for about a half a year and Ive hit a roadblock. Ive read a couple basic books about positioning and stuff like developing the pieces but I dont know what to do after an opening. I do chess tactics pretty regularly and have around 150 games under my belt but Im still a beginner. Aside from the occasional stroke of brilliance I get from my tactics, I find myself in a horrible position. Any tips, guidance or things to look out for
moreOpen Question: Does she like me? GIRLS HELP NEEDED please!?
well ive known her since last year and we're pretty good friends. but i cant tell if she likes me or shes just a flirt. i feel like she likes me. but im not sure....
Okay, so we have Spanish together during 4th. And she sits right across the isle from me. And when she walks into the room, and walks past me, she kind of teases with me. Like she will pretend like she gonna hit me or something. And then I get hungry during 4th because my lunch is an hour later than last year. And so I bring a snack for the both of us to share. And she usually picks or asks me to being something. And today, I brought twix, her favorite candy bar. And when I handed her her piece, she said" oh my goodness, I love you." now I know all girls say that all the time. But more info: we're sophomores in high school. And this is our second year in Spanish together. We just didn't talk that much last year. But anyways. At the football game Friday, it's the biggest game of the year, and everyone came, so we were like shoulder to shoulder. And i was trying to find my friends nick and Jacob to sit with, and she playfully pushed me and asked me to sit with them. So I did. And I stood by her the whole entire time.but we wave and smile in the halls and stuff. And walk together after 4th. So does she like me or not? Because I kinda like her...
ALSO: how can I flirt back? give me some ideas please and thank you;)
moreOpen Question: Ways to practice at home?
Can anyone please help?
My stick-handling is terrible. I easily have the worst hands in midget hockey. Even worse my shooting isn't exactly great either. My snap shot is slow and not hard at all. My wrist shot is alright. My slap shot is actually very good and hard but it takes me a long time to shoot so i cant do that in a game or ill easily get the puck taken away before i shoot.
Can anyone help me with some ways to practice at home. I've been shooting some pucks in my driveway off a piece of cardboard. Also, I've been stick handling different types of balls around pucks. I try to do this everyday unless something like homework and stuff comes up.
Can anyone else come up with some ways to work on my stick handling/shooting. Like for stick handling what type of ball should I use?
moreOpen Question: Does she like me? GIRLS help needed!?
Does she like me? GIRLS HELP NEEDED please!?
I need to know if she likes me or not...girls help please!
well ive known her since last year and we're pretty good friends. but i cant tell if she likes me or shes just a flirt. i feel like she likes me. but im not sure....
Okay, so we have Spanish together during 4th. And she sits right across the isle from me. And when she walks into the room, and walks past me, she kind of teases with me. Like she will pretend like she gonna hit me or something. And then I get hungry during 4th because my lunch is an hour later than last year. And so I bring a snack for the both of us to share. And she usually picks or asks me to being something. And today, I brought twix, her favorite candy bar. And when I handed her her piece, she said" oh my goodness, I love you." now I know all girls say that all the time. But more info: we're sophomores in high school. And this is our second year in Spanish together. We just didn't talk that much last year. But anyways. At the football game Friday, it's the biggest game of the year, and everyone came, so we were like shoulder to shoulder. And i was trying to find my friends nick and Jacob to sit with, and she playfully pushed me and asked me to sit with them. So I did. And I stood by her the whole entire time.but we wave and smile in the halls and stuff. And walk together after 4th. So does she like me or not? Because I kinda like her...
ALSO: how can I flirt back?
moreResolved Question: Is this piece any good???????
It's a literacy narrative. Any feedback is appreciated
Every child likes having a story read to them. The problem is that I do not remember being read to very young. My earliest memories of reading started when I was in elementary school. The only books I read were teacher assigned. They were always boring, to say the least. I never gave reading a chance.
This occurred until my senior year in high school. My English teacher, Ms. Vassalo, entrusted my class to read a novel about a dystopian society. I chose to read “The Hunger Games”. I was reluctant to open the first page, but I had no choice. It was for an assignment after all. Eventually I started reading. After 100 pages or so, I realized something amazing happened. I had not put the book down since I opened it. That was abnormal for me.
This was the first book I ever read that made me wish I was part of the story. Come to find out this book was part of a series. Without hesitation I got my hands on book two, “Catching Fire”. It was just as good as the first. I was fascinated with this story. I could not get enough of it. Soon thereafter I discovered there was going to be a third book in the series. I was elated with this news.
I've been told numerous times that reading is fun. All you have to do is find something that interests you. Those rumors rang true. Then, all of a sudden, I saw in a blinding flash what I realized was the problem I had with reading all those years. I never attempted to read something that I might find interesting.
So you see, I am really grateful to my English teacher. If it not for that one little assignment, I would have no interest in reading. Everything said, reading is now my favorite pastime.
moreResolved Question: Annoying project in school... I demand ideas.?
In my music class we have an annoying project. Create an idea for a video game, draw a scene from it, find two songs for it (linear and interactive) and think of a name for it.
It had formerly been a group project, but most of the groups were disassembled by the teacher. I won't complain, though.. Most of the drawing was being dumped on me and someone else, and with a group we'd of had to draw three larger scenes.
This is music class, so the only part that really matters is the music.
So, I went with the first idea that came to mind... a horribly lackluster idea which has been cliched by morons like me: there's a paddle, a ball, and coins. It's like blasterball, only you break coins instead..
So... I lack a name and music... During the class, one piece was being played that I thought might work, but I forgot to take note of the author's name, and I can't find it anywhere... I tried looking it up so I could hear it without dozens of people talking, and see if it would be fitting.... it's called "Carvinale".... So other than that I have 0 ideas for music. I'm thinking that techno-ish would be good.. upbeat... backgroundish.. very backgroundish... But I need two different things... Any help with finding that would be appreciated ^.^
And a name... I'm clueless here.... :( So I demand an idea for a name, please..
10 Pts. for best answer.
(BQ:Think I could get this girl who seems to be obsessed with me to finally stop being so by showing off source code that I've written for this said game?)I didn't say Java. I don't even use Java... I'm using C, which is half of my preferred languages...
In the area in which I live, I'm sure showing a few hundred lines of code will cause me to be shunned by everyone. I'm hoping it'll create for me a reputation of being a nerd, from where she'll be too embarrassed to know me.An attitude like what? Do you seriously think I'm stupid enough to think that demanding it would get me anywhere? If you're too fucking incompetent to get that I'm asking a fucking question.. well... then I'll do nothing more than condone you for being a moron. I guess I should've known better than to ask a question on Y!A, though.. it seems to be condoned to do anything than state statements and ideas..
How is it so hard to understand what a Q/A website is for?@Autumn's Shiver
Funny, then, than you should state that "Lol what the hell".. I asked a question on a Q/A website, and was replied to rudely.. I don't understand how you can expect a polite response, unless you're seriously conceited enough to expect everyone to happily embrace you and your comments.
@iasc
Thanks for the ideas :) Around the World, I will agree, seems to fit the ball theme. I think I'll probably use that and another that I don't quite remember the name of...
@SCUBA for Jesus <SOC>
Heheh... I probably should've gone with a tycoon game.. that would be infinitely less generic..... but it's too late for a change in that now. That'd involve drawing a new picture, writing a new.. "thing" for it, and so on, and it's due tomorrow.
moreOpen Question: 3D Monitor and Nvidia glasses or HTC HD 2?
My next big buy will be one of these two pieces of art.I am between the Acer GD245HQ + Nvidia 3D Vision + Avatar The Game and the mobile phone HTC HD 2.I have a very fast computer and all games are running on full graphics and performance,so i can live without the 3d.Also i have the lg gt505 which is a decent phone.Which do u think i should buy?My next big buy will be one of these two pieces of art.I am between the Acer GD245HQ + Nvidia 3D Vision + Avatar The Game and the mobile phone HTC HD 2.I have a very fast computer and all games are running on full graphics and performance,so i can live without the 3d.Also i have the lg gt505 which is a decent phone.Which do u think i should buy?
Also the first bandle of 3d costs 575 whereas the htc hd2 costs 480
moreOpen Question: Kobe Bryant Card Worth?
A while ago I received a Kobe Bryant Card that had i piece of a game worn piece of shoe of his on it . Also the piece what looks to be a small piece of sock lint on the shoe piece. As soon as I got the card, I put it in a plastic case and haven't taken it out since so there is no way i would've gotten lint on it. The card is a 2000 Upper Dec from the Ovation Series. The subtext is A piece of History. The number on the back of the card is KB-5.
moreResolved Question: What video cards are supported with the Biostar MCP6PB M1+ motherboard?
Hello everyone!
I recently got a barebones kit from TigerDirect for my birthday, and it came with a Biostar MCP6PB M2+ motherboard. Unfortuently this motherboard has an integrated graphics chip (nVidia GeForce 6150), which is a piece of crap when it comes to gaming.
I plan to upgrade the video card as soon as possible, so I've been trying to find out what video cards are supported by the motherboard. I haven't been able to find anything about this (the closest I've gotten is some of the supported driver/cpu stuff on Biostar's site), so could someone here help me out?
The computer has a 450W PSU, as well as an AMD Phenom II quad-core processor.
Thanks!Alright...is that a popular type of card?
moreResolved Question: Ladies, Why don't my pickup lines work?
I have only had one girlfreind in the past.......But now im single and out of the game lol......I was in a car and i said "hey your beautiful" to this girl and she looked at me like i was a piece of talking fecies. I get told by females that im not intrested in or online that im "cute" and they seem to like the fact im puerto rican. Anyways im 18 and my exgirlfreind i had i went out with for 4 years so im really rusty at this females thing....... How do i approach a lady...Would you be freaked out if a random dude just went up to you and was like hey gorgeous i lost my number can i have yours? lol
moreResolved Question: Does she like me? Girls help needed!?
I need to know if she likes me or not...girls help please!
Okay, so we have Spanish together during 4th. And she sits right across the isle from me. And when she walks into the room, and walks past me, she kind of teases with me. Like she will pretend like she gonna hit me or something. And then I get hungry during 4th because my lunch is an hour later than last year. And so I bring a snack for the both of us to share. And she usually picks or asks me to being something. And today, I brought twos, her favorite candy bar. And when I handed her her piece, she said" oh my goodness, I love you." now I know all girls say that all the time. But more info: we're sophomores in high school. And this is our second year in Spanish together. We just didn't talk that much last year. But anyways. At the football game Friday, it's the biggest game of the year, and everyone came, so we were like shoulder to shoulder. And i was trying to find my friends nick and Jacob to sit with, and she playfully pushed me and asked me to sit with them. So I did. And I stood by her the whole entire time.but we wave and smile in the halls and stuff. And walk together after 4th. So does she like me or not? Because I kinda like her...
moreOpen Question: Another writing piece. Please rate? ^^?
Yeah, another one of these. But this was something that just popped into my head.
Actually its a back story for one of my characters, not the main story itself. Err, there's a explanation below.
Basically, in this time, humans were extinct. But before they had died, they had managed mutilate creatures with the reprogramming of brain-cables and things we cannot do (XD), These creatures (deemed the Zywa) were, for the most part, hated by the "regulars." The tension between the two had led to an outbreak of war, and such.
Yup, that was pretty crappy, even for me. It was done in about a minute, so sorry. ^^;
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Blood, betrayal and fear. That is war. A twisting web of schemes entangling all in its dreaded nets. We are all dragged in deeper with ever move; into a game not only of force and fighting, but of wit and brains- a dance of death. The structures of families dissolve into agony and misery for lost loved ones, and treachery within. Battles after battles are waged for irrational suspicions.
And then... there is peace. When the sun warms the earth, where the flowers of hope flourish. A time of calm, of relaxed stances; a time when the breeze only brings the smell of spring. And when the sun rises, it does not bring despair and anguish, just the joy of tranquility. A time of innocence.
But as the wretched cycle spins back to war, to tears. To bloodshed over petty differences, over the differences in abilities in appearance. And with it, descends insanity.
But everyone knows... true madness is born of the pure.
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Actually, originally, the actually story (lulz) came after this, but I couldnt think of how to continue it in an interesting way.
(Actually this part was told by the main character; it was him describing what he thought of everything.)
If anyone cares, its about a wolf named oh-so-accurately Falcon, and well... his past. Not that anyone cares.
I was just wondering if this was a good enough start. -scratches head- Yeah this was lame.
moreOpen Question: Does he like me or not?
Ok so my ex and his friend were together and his friend decided to text me. Well every since then we text pretty often. We have not met in person yet but we are going to at the dance this weekend. So we text and he makes it seems like he is flirting a lot. He said let's dance close enough to have a piece of paper between us. And he always jokes with me and calls me by my last name. But then he told my ex that I text him too much sometimes and that I am "interesting." I don't know what he means by that. But now he might not go to the dance because he has something early Saturday morning but he will for sure be at the football game but didn't mention hanging out. Then yesterday I found out from my ex that he got a girl pregnant 2 years ago and she had an abortion and he is a total flirt with girls. But one of my other boyfriend slept with like 14 girls so I don't know. I mean a lot of people are having sex in high school. He is a senior and I am a junior. I really want to ask him to homecoming (I go to an all-girl school) and I really want him to ask me to his. But I don't know how he feels. He told me ex he wants to meet me and hang out with me at the dance but I don't know how he feels. Should I ask him or would that seem too desperate? I have had my heart broken a lot of times and I don't know it to happen again but I am really upset already because I don't think he likes me?
So how do you think he feels about me?
moreResolved Question: Why do men wear long board shorts?
It seems like the least logical piece of swimwear ever invented. They feel nasty when you get out of the pool, they track dirt and debris into the pool, they weigh you down in the water and create drag making it easier to drown, they make you have to discreetly "adjust" from time to time and they feel like they're going to come off if you jump in the water the wrong way.
I recently bought Speedo style swim briefs and have been wearing them to the pool ever since. I have never received any complaints from anyone and no one has laughed or teased me for wearing them, even in this Bible belt part of the country. I've worn them to the pool, on the beach, even in very family oriented places and no one seems to care. And why should they? I'm young, I have a good body, and my endowment is nothing to be ashamed of. I have gotten a few pervy comments and looks from the fair sex (double standard anyone?) but, oh well. It feels great not wearing those old clown pants that were so cumbersome anymore.
So why don't more men wear briefs, given the advantages? Are you guys afraid of being called gay? I would think it would be gayer for a man to pick on another man for wearing a Speedo. Are you scared about the size of your thing? It's not like you would have gotten to sleep with every hot woman at the pool, or that you would even care what the less attractive ones think. Is it about not wanting to see your friends in the same kind of swimsuit? Are you afraid you'll wake up some latent gay tendencies or get hit on by gay guys? Scared that women and children are going to think you're a pervert? None of those fears are real. A piece of fabric isn't going to change the wiring of your brain, and I've played pool games like polo with kids who weren't the least bit bothered by my swimsuit, and neither were their parents looking on. Oh, and if a gay guy hits on you - something which still hasn't happened to me - just tell him, "Thanks for the compliment, but, not interested." Problem solved.
So why do you still wear those douchey knee length board shorts? You're not gaining anything. They just take up extra room in your suitcase. Seriously, why?
moreOpen Question: Glass Breaking Desktop Game?
Ok so long ago I saw a desktop game that was something like desktop shooter
There was like a chainsaw or a hammer EXCEPT!
when you used them, pieces of desktop would break and fall as when you break glass.
So you shoot it, hammer it, punch it, whatever and parts of the screen crack and fall of like glass.
I haven't found any game that looks like it, they only shoot it, burn it, but nothing happens, but I want the one that makes it break apart!
Thanks in advance
moreOpen Question: BK Eclipse game - See the game pieces online still?
Is there anyway for me to see what BK Eclipse pieces I have submitted online or that's too late?
moreOpen Question: Where can I get small figurines to color and customize?
I'm making a board game and need little people shaped pieces (no more than 3 or 4 inches tall) that I can color and add small pieces to in order to make them look like characters. Anyone have any idea of where I can get something like this? (Please don't tell me to check local art stores. I've been there. I'm looking for specific examples of something that I might be able to buy online or something.) Thanks (:
moreResolved Question: Preschool Pre math it Educational game?
I bought a used pre math it kit through Ebay. It arrived with 55 pieces. Can anyone tell me how many pieces the game is supposed to come with originally?
moreOpen Question: What do I do now in the Plastic Beach game?
At the moment I got the first piece of the book Murdoc wants. So right now I'm wondering if they is anything I haven't done yet.
moreOpen Question: I was hoping someone could tell me what game this is?
I only remember vague details about it so i don't know how much help it'll be but, i remember my cousin playing it when i was really young, probably 3 or 4. It was for NES, and it was a side scrolling action game. I only remember bits and pieces but I do remember that there was one level where you were going through this yellow brick corridor place that I think had more than one level that you could walk on, but it was all on the same screen. About halfway through, there was a boss fight of some sort. I don't remember much more after that and sorry for the bad details, but this was fifteen or sixteen years ago, remember. Does anyone have any idea what game this might be?It wasn't a mario or donkey kong game, it was nowhere near as well known. It was some sort of fighting game, and i think it must have been a later release for NES because while the graphics were still 8 bit, they weren't as bad as some of the earlier titles. I'd give more details, but like I said, i was very young when I saw it.
moreResolved Question: What part of my computer should I upgrade first?
I have a desktop system I am wanting to use to watch Netflix on my TV. I have it connected now, but the video is a little choppy on full screen.
Pentium 4 processor, 2.8GHz
Enough hard drive (not a concern)
1.25 gb DDR RAM (2x 512 mb + 1x 128 mb on a 3 slot Mobo)
128 mb video card (AGP 8x slot)
I'd like to keep it cheap (~$50?), so what should be the first piece of the puzzle? No gaming or anything more than playing music and movies.
Thanks.Not a network issue. It is directly connected to the router with Ethernet and the download time is fast enough. I can also use my netbook hooked up and it is fine.
moreVoting Question: Where are the grammatical errors in the following paragraph?
Jeremy was a reclusive boy in many respects who preferred to stay in his bedroom playing video games and would lamentably go on to become infatuated with pornographic material once he had reached his early teens. Despite this, however, his peers considered him to be rather congenial and he was almost regarded as a social chameleon. He could relate to the deprived child having spent the majority of his life in a broken home, but was also capable of sharing similar experiences with the more privileged children. This was partly due to his antiquated grandmother who would exacerbate his idleness as well as his intellectual malaise, which was becoming apparent after he suffered the shame of being held back a year, through constantly running errands for the boy and practically forbidding him from doing anything for himself.
Also, how well written is this piece and what might you consider changing?
moreResolved Question: Yankee fans: Was that an amazing game VS Oakland at the Stadium?
Not to discredit A's fans, because with Cahill IS a great pitcher, now 14-5 so we know that when he pitches, the A's DO naturally win. So that's the extent of my piece on how awesome he is, because we're probably going to hear from "Yankee Haters" (it's a popular term now that I see what's going on with Y!A in the baseball section) that the A's suck and that the Yankees SHOULD have beaten them regardless, and this and that, and this and that.
So Yankee fans: Are you starting to get into that September, post season run atmosphere? Was Cano not amazing last night, and are you starting to get excited for the AL East/Wild Card lock down?Freedom: You guys already got the AL West locked up with the Rangers, the question is though how is Cliff Lee and the rangers' rotation going to perform in the ALDS and ALCS is they even make it that far?
moreResolved Question: poll: if we were to play a cool game of strip poker. What piece of clothing would you have me remove first?
moreResolved Question: Nascar Fundraiser for high School?
(5Stars4BestAnswer) I already have everything set up. I work at the Fontana Racetrack. The winner will get a free picture&photo frame and a free ride along. The tickets are 5 bucks a piece and the winner will be announced at the Homecoming game. Do you guys have any other ideas i could promote it?
moreVoting Question: What is the name of this rap song?
I found this song on Limewire as Young Lords by Army of the Pharaohs, but I can't find any song that matches the lyrics on the internet.
These are the lyrics (at least what I could understand):
Intro (bad recording sound):
Yo, Temple almost beat Duke?
Yeah, but they almost beat Duke before, too,
But Allen Iverson's a fuckin' piece of all star game baby,
A mother fuckin' fighter,
A mother fuckin' Temple before to 6's
FUCK YOU! 6's baby,
Here you go baby, 6's.
In Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Jerusalem,
They said crucify him, crucify him,
For his evil ways,
Words from back in the days,
He claims he is the savior,
But who's he gonna save?
Thou shall believe that I am no one (no one),
Thou shall not believe where I come from (come from),
See, I'm the son of god, y'all,
The father Jesus Christ,
Creator of this world,
Beginner of this life.
They nailed me to a cross,
To see me melt away (melt away),
Threw stones at my face,
To see me melt away (melt away),
Let my tears drip down,
To see me melt away (melt away),
Let my blood fall back,
To see me melt away (melt away).
Let the universe twist,
Like the mind of Judas,
Betrayin' the Messiah by givin' Mary a kiss,
In the garden,
Fish and bread, nobody was starvin',
The world was in flames when the devil begged my pardon.
But start 'em,
Ever since Moses was carvin'
10 commandments on tablets regardin'.
Like, you know how you follow that path before you fall,
That's all,
That's all you need to stand tall.
I brawl with the Roman empire resurrect from fire,
With the desire to live and be the next sire,
Young lord,
With a golden axe to match my sword,
In this never ending war,
Who's first to hit the floor?
I'm raw.
You see, the devil is the dragon,
The dragon holds temptation,
Temptation is the good and the evil that you facin',
So, what you facin'?
Yo, I'm facin' planet earth,
The universe is worse,
Can't stop this deadly curse.
And now the world's on trial,
Woman and child reconcile,
Open mouths and mouths,
A (?????) like foul wedding vows,
Under the now,
His disciples go senile,
His gospel, exhale,
God is now a reptile,
Rugged and wild,
Cold blooded mental,
Possessin' the weak minded with flame about, projectile,
Dark clouds descend over crowds of poverty,
He has humanity figure four leg like, like chastity,
Father I plea,
Grant me serenity,
To see behind his evils of sloth and gluttony,
Silent I flea,
With my bare hands as weapons,
And a bottle of 40 wouldn't have capitalized his redemption,
Seekin' attention,
I throw stones inside his dungeon,
Lookin' for us to go pound for pound like dark plunderin',
And now we summon,
Neck to neck, who gets done(?),
Here fired us like duck,
His mother earth,
And now she's comin', runnin',
From fire balls,
Beatin' the wisdom out of his teeth,
Wrestlin' with his jaws,
No flaws,
On the tip of his tongue I crawl,
Swimmin' in saliva over four feet tall,
And yes y'all, his downfall,
Was so near,
It's still out of my reach like a dick to a female queer,
I could smell his fear (smell his fear),
It was now do or die,
Pour the water down his throat (did he die?),
No he multiplied.
The devil is the dragon,
The dragon holds temptation,
Temptation is the good and the evil that you facin,
So what you facin'?
Yo I'm facin revelation,
Though time's a wastin, time's a wastin, time's a wastin'.
Earth depended on me,
With one move I was captured,
A prisoner of war,
Under the dragon's rapture,
I hear his laughter,
Echoing through this castle,
With all this hastle,
Havin' to hope to win this battle,
My mind state is baffled,
And I'm feelin' every pain,
I'm the man with the liquid metal veins,
That's goin' insane.
I broke the million chains they held me down with,
I walked right through the walls,
And proceeded to the labyrinth,
I couldn't have this,
Me, against this nation,
No space station,
And this altered beat formation,
I'm annihilatin',
Shootin' rays of ultraviolet,
While gettin' bombs dropped on me by Stone Temple Pilots,
I lock the chamber doors,
To see my beheaded troops,
Cryin' in agony,
Thinkin' that it wasn't true,
I attacked the dragon,
Put my hands right in his kidneys,
Pulled out his intestines and then he screamed,
And then he bit me,
I simply laughed,
Lavished in his blood bath,
I sacrificed his body in a form of witchcraft,
In this aftermath,
With no existence left,
His thrones(?) approached me,
And I faded into the sunset.
If anyone could help that would be cool.
moreVoting Question: Am I just a chess piece in her game of life?
So my best friend right now is an amazing person and i do love her to death but sometimes she just doesnt understand. I am a really mellow person and i NEVER EVER GET mad. But the other day she did something that made me really mad and i told her i was mad. but she just laughed. then later she came up to me and said she was still bored and i said i was still mad and she just laughed and im like"no im really serious you need to stop luahging caz i am really mad" then she just stop talking to me for a few minutes but now( the next day) where back to how we were and she didnt appologize or anything.
Other times she calls me and our other good friend nerds and she always seems to be imbarresed by us, but yet she still calls us her best friends. Its like she thinks shes soooo much better than us sometimes. And she is a gorgeous blonde hair blue eyed tall girl. but still. she talks about getting all these hot guys, but she never talks to guys, and me and our other friend talk to more guys than her. Also like every time we hangout she tells my friend how ugly her boy friend is, and ive told her she should just stop, but she says shes just joking. and then i dont know what else to tell her to make her stop so i drop it. I just dont know if shes really our friends or just doesnt have anyone better to hangout with. i know it may just be her personality, but is there some way i could tell her that i dont like her insulting me like every second of the day, without jeperdizing our friendship too much?
moreResolved Question: I don't know how to play chess?
Ok, so I've never played an actual game of chess before, even though my whole family plays it.
Im really good at other games like Blackjack, Texas Hold Em and Checkers but I've never played chess and want to.
I can name all the pieces (Pawn, Knight, Bishop, Rook, King, Queen) but I don't really know how to use them.
All I know about Chess is that Pawns can only move 1 square at a time (except on their first turn in which they can move two and that the player with the white pieces has the first go.
Before you say Google it, I already have but cannot find a worthy explanation. Can someone explain the rules or even give me a link to a good chess explanation?
Thanks!
moreResolved Question: RHH: Mitch!'s top 50 hip-hop albums?
Based purely on entertainment value.
1. A Piece of Strange - CunninLynguists
2. The College Dropout - Kanye West
3. Liquid Swords – GZA/Genius
4. Madvillainy – Madvillain
5. The Cold Vein - Cannibal Ox
6. The Slim Shady LP – Eminem
7. Deadringer – RJD2
8. Mos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star – Black Star
9. Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) – Wu-Tang Clan
10. I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead – El-P
11. The Blueprint – Jay-Z
12. Endtroducing….. – DJ Shadow
13. Dirty Acres – CunninLynguists
14. The Chronic – Dr. Dre
15. Deltron 3030 – Deltron 3030
16. Southernunderground – CunninLynguists
17. The Unseen – Quasimoto
18. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… - Raekwon
19. Reasonable Doubt – Jay-Z
20. The Black Album – Jay-Z
21. The Low End Theory – A Tribe Called Quest
22. Will Rap for Food – CunninLynguists
23. Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous - Big L
24. Illmatic – Nas
25. Ready to Die – The Notorious B.I.G.
26. Illadelph Halflife – The Roots
27. Below the Heavens – Blu & Exile
28. I Phantom – Mr. Lif
29. Man on the Moon: The End of Day – Kid Cudi
30. Northern Star – Cold Legistics
31. Black on Both Sides – Mos Def
32. Get Rich or Die Tryin’ – 50 Cent
33 Food and Liquor – Lupe Fiasco
34. Fantastic Damage – El-P
35. Funcrusher Plus –Company Flow
36. Operation: Doomsday – MF DOOM
37. Be – Common
38. The Documentary – The Game
39. Shadows on the Sun – Brother Ali
40. Ritual of Battle – Army of the Pharaohs
41. Shades of Blue – Madlib
42. Stillmatic – Nas
43. Take Me to Your Leader – King Geedorah
44. The Marshall Mathers LP – Eminem
45. Archetype – Tonedeff
46. Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Pt. 2 – Raekwon
47. A Long Hot Summer – Masta Ace
48. The LP – Large Professor
49. 2001 – Dr. Dre
50. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb – Mr. SOS
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moreVoting Question: my chess game is at a standstill...?
Here is how it has gone... (I am playing both sides against myself)
1. e2-e4 *e7-e5*
2. d2-d4 *e5xd4*
3. Bf1-b5 *Ng8-d6*
4. Nb2-c3 *Bf8-d6*
5. Ng1-f3 *c7-c6*
6. Nf3xd4 *kingside castle*
7. Qd1-e5 *Rf8-r7*
8. Ba3-g5 *?????*
As you can see (if you can interpret my newbie shorthand... I'm VERY new at this game :) ) I have no idea what to do next. My obvious choices would be to sacrifice the piece or to sacrifice the queen (neither of which I like). Is there some awesome ninja-chess move I can make for black? Or is it impossible?Wow. I feel INCREDIBLY stupid now. :) thanks for the help people... I think I'm just gonna start over.
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