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The Daily Show one of my favorite shows
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Scrubs, on comedy central
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Unicorn Forest of Promises - Episode 1
Citizenmanman replied to † cloud1414's topic in Entertainment
That gave me cancer I think... Well, I didn't find it to be funny... the Nigga Stole My Bike part was entertaining, but nothing beyond a smile. Thanks for trying to brighten everyone's days regardless, as least it wasted about 5 minutes of time, dinner it now 5 minutes closer, heh. -
Discovery Channel, How It's Made... Hockey sticks, atm. or at least it is good for making one a bit tipsy.
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Mythbusters at the moment they are seeing if vodka can help jellyfish stings.
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I am at the last boss. I disliked SOTET, so this was a bit of a surprise. It is really good, and the story is good. I saw everything coming... as it came... but it was still good. Annoying stuff, got to the last boss, and I am low on Fresh Sage so now I have to run back (really long run) to get restocked on healing items. (what the hell... it is unrealistic to be able to carry 20 of everything you own, so what is the point of stopping at 20, might as well just make it 99...)
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Thanks, made them in paint, just cropped pieces out of a manga, Gamerz Heaven (The character's name is Grim Reaper), and made them the right size. (I wish I could use something more advanced then Paint *heavy sigh*) Eh, I wouldn't mind being called kid, it would be something akin to a nickname, and I've never had one before. I wanna lick both of them (Vergil and Nero) even if it got me killed, it would totally be worth it. Then maybe I can come back as one of the lust demons and get killed again, and freed from eternal damnation?
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Hey, welcome back. We are new to each other so, nice to meet you. Virgil and Nero = Win
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One thousand one hundred twenty-five
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Welcome back, hope you can stick around. People would probably fear you if you could just speak jibberish and make it sound like Arabic I would venture to guess.
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1122 If we get to 100,000 I will go punch a pastor in the face and video tape it
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Incorrect sir... Hmm... I dunno... Koby?
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If you do, do it on Alchemy, you should post it up, I would love to read it. Nicholas Flammel, from what I here (read), was a pretty good alchemist back in those days. Pretty mysterious how when they opened his tomb, he wasn't in there, haha.
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For years, Resident Evil ruled the land of the video-game dead. The zombie franchise, influenced by George Romero's Living Dead films, lumbered its way to fame, selling 36 million-plus copies worldwide and spawning a genre of horror games and a profitable movie series. But since the 2005 release of Resident Evil 4, there has been a population boom in zombies. Thrillers such as Left 4 Dead, Dead Space and Dead Rising have been connecting with rabid fans. The arrival of Resident Evil 5 on Friday (rated M for ages 17-up, $60 and $90 for collector's edition, for Xbox 360 and PS3) does not necessarily mean a return to the top of the heap. "The landscape on which Resident Evil 5 is appearing is radically different. There has been an upswing of creativity in the horror genre," says Evan Narcisse of CrispyGamer.com. "The challenge it has to meet in order to re-establish any kind of dominance is a lot bigger." The Resident Evil formula of claustrophobic, dark settings swarming with seemingly insurmountable hordes of zombies and mutants has been successful. The franchise began in 1996 (with Resident Evil 1 for the original PlayStation). The last true episode, Resident Evil 4, released in January 2005 for the Nintendo, later that year for PS2 and finally in 2007 for the Wii, was considered a high point for the series. Three films, starring Milla Jovovich as protagonist Alice, who battles the sinister bioengineering firm Umbrella Corp., haven't been critical successes. But they've grossed a respectable $378 million-plus and solidified a following. "That's really what has kept (the franchise) at the top of mind," says Geoff Keighley, host of GameTrailers TV on Spike. The live-action films are based loosely on the events in the games; a computer-animated flick, Resident Evil: Degeneration, released in December on DVD and Blu-ray, fills in the gaps between Resident Evil 4 and 5. Novels, comics and action figures have added to the merchandising blitz. The development team at Capcom enhanced Evil 5 for its high-definition game debut. Traditionally lurid settings have been replaced with luminous and unnerving vistas in a fictional western African region. Enemies move faster than in past Evil games, and there's more action. "We felt tremendous pressure to add something new to the series to create a new and better game than Resident Evil 4," says Jun Takeuchi, the game's co-producer. Another major new feature is that main character Chris Redfield, who has battled the spread of mutant viruses and biological weapons throughout the series, teams up with a new partner, Sheva Alomar, and players can control them cooperatively or let the game control Sheva. "One of the motifs is partnership and the ties that bind people together. It's important in the story and in the gameplay," says Takeuchi, who also was lead programmer on the original Evil. "You want to protect your partner and work together to overcome the challenges." As the story unfolds, he says, you grow "dependent on your partner for so much that later in the game, when you are left by yourself, it creates a new horror experience." Some Evil aspects remain unchanged, most notably that the player's character cannot run and shoot at the same time, as allowed in other popular shooting games such as Halo and Call of Duty. Still, the game hits stores at a great time, far from the holiday rush so that it won't get buried among other top titles, Keighley says. "There's pent-up interest among gamers who have wanted a new Resident Evil," he says. "This is not a radical departure from the formula, but it is something that is definitely fresh and looks really good." More Evil games are planned, says Takeuchi. "There are a lot of horror games out there now, but I'd like people to remember this is the series that started everything. This is the series that created the term 'survival horror.' "
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Uh... let's see... I can't really think of any appropriate topics for the paper but... is there anything you know a lot about that most of the other people in the class don't or might not know a lot about? You said in another post you are going to college for chemistry... are there a lot of chem people in your speech class, if not, then use something from chem as the topic or something? *shrugs* hope I was able to at least help a little with that.
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Welcome to the forums. *fills a ten gallon bag with decks and waves it around* I play Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh's grand-daddy. Enjoy your stay on the forums dude.
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Akumetsu 80
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Just read this and quickly stood and did a thrusting fist into the air, "FUCK YEAH." Awesome news here! "The White House has released an advance text of what President Obama plans to say at mid-day when he signs an executive order lifting the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. An excerpt: We will vigorously support scientists who pursue this research. And we will aim for America to lead the world in the discoveries it one day may yield. At this moment, the full promise of stem cell research remains unknown, and it should not be overstated. But scientists believe these tiny cells may have the potential to help us understand, and possibly cure, some of our most devastating diseases and conditions. To regenerate a severed spinal cord and lift someone from a wheelchair. To spur insulin production and spare a child from a lifetime of needles. To treat Parkinson's, cancer, heart disease and others that affect millions of Americans and the people who love them. But that potential will not reveal itself on its own. Medical miracles do not happen simply by accident. They result from painstaking and costly research -- from years of lonely trial and error, much of which never bears fruit -- and from a government willing to support that work. From life-saving vaccines, to pioneering cancer treatments, to the sequencing of the human genome -- that is the story of scientific progress in America. When government fails to make these investments, opportunities are missed. Promising avenues go unexplored. Some of our best scientists leave for other countries that will sponsor their work. And those countries may surge ahead of ours in the advances that transform our lives. Obama says that in recent years, the government has forced a false choice between "sound science and moral values." He says "the majority of Americans -- from across the political spectrum, and of all backgrounds and beliefs -- have come to a consensus that we should pursue this research. That the potential it offers is great, and with proper guidelines and strict oversight, the perils can be avoided." He adds that "we will ensure that our government never opens the door to the use of cloning for human reproduction. It is dangerous, profoundly wrong, and has no place in our society, or any society." In addition to reversing the stem cell funding ban, Obama says he is directing the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a strategy for making sure that "we base our public policies on the soundest science; that we appoint scientific advisors based on their credentials and experience, not their politics or ideology; and that we are open and honest with the American people about the science behind our decisions." The event is at 11:45 a.m. ET and we'll be monitoring it for other news. Keep reading to see Obama's full prepared remarks. (Posted by Jill Lawrence) Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery Signing of Stem Cell Executive Order and Scientific Integrity Presidential Memorandum Washington, DC March 9, 2009 Today, with the Executive Order I am about to sign, we will bring the change that so many scientists and researchers; doctors and innovators; patients and loved ones have hoped for, and fought for, these past eight years: we will lift the ban on federal funding for promising embryonic stem cell research. We will vigorously support scientists who pursue this research. And we will aim for America to lead the world in the discoveries it one day may yield. At this moment, the full promise of stem cell research remains unknown, and it should not be overstated. But scientists believe these tiny cells may have the potential to help us understand, and possibly cure, some of our most devastating diseases and conditions. To regenerate a severed spinal cord and lift someone from a wheelchair. To spur insulin production and spare a child from a lifetime of needles. To treat Parkinson’s, cancer, heart disease and others that affect millions of Americans and the people who love them. But that potential will not reveal itself on its own. Medical miracles do not happen simply by accident. They result from painstaking and costly research – from years of lonely trial and error, much of which never bears fruit – and from a government willing to support that work. From life-saving vaccines, to pioneering cancer treatments, to the sequencing of the human genome – that is the story of scientific progress in America. When government fails to make these investments, opportunities are missed. Promising avenues go unexplored. Some of our best scientists leave for other countries that will sponsor their work. And those countries may surge ahead of ours in the advances that transform our lives. But in recent years, when it comes to stem cell research, rather than furthering discovery, our government has forced what I believe is a false choice between sound science and moral values. In this case, I believe the two are not inconsistent. As a person of faith, I believe we are called to care for each other and work to ease human suffering. I believe we have been given the capacity and will to pursue this research – and the humanity and conscience to do so responsibly. It is a difficult and delicate balance. Many thoughtful and decent people are conflicted about, or strongly oppose, this research. I understand their concerns, and we must respect their point of view. But after much discussion, debate and reflection, the proper course has become clear. The majority of Americans – from across the political spectrum, and of all backgrounds and beliefs – have come to a consensus that we should pursue this research. That the potential it offers is great, and with proper guidelines and strict oversight, the perils can be avoided. That is a conclusion with which I agree. That is why I am signing this Executive Order, and why I hope Congress will act on a bi-partisan basis to provide further support for this research. We are joined today by many leaders who have reached across the aisle to champion this cause, and I commend them for that work. Ultimately, I cannot guarantee that we will find the treatments and cures we seek. No President can promise that. But I can promise that we will seek them – actively, responsibly, and with the urgency required to make up for lost ground. Not just by opening up this new frontier of research today, but by supporting promising research of all kinds, including groundbreaking work to convert ordinary human cells into ones that resemble embryonic stem cells. I can also promise that we will never undertake this research lightly. We will support it only when it is both scientifically worthy and responsibly conducted. We will develop strict guidelines, which we will rigorously enforce, because we cannot ever tolerate misuse or abuse. And we will ensure that our government never opens the door to the use of cloning for human reproduction. It is dangerous, profoundly wrong, and has no place in our society, or any society. This Order is an important step in advancing the cause of science in America. But let’s be clear: promoting science isn’t just about providing resources – it is also about protecting free and open inquiry. It is about letting scientists like those here today do their jobs, free from manipulation or coercion, and listening to what they tell us, even when it’s inconvenient – especially when it’s inconvenient. It is about ensuring that scientific data is never distorted or concealed to serve a political agenda – and that we make scientific decisions based on facts, not ideology. By doing this, we will ensure America’s continued global leadership in scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs. That is essential not only for our economic prosperity, but for the progress of all humanity. That is why today, I am also signing a Presidential Memorandum directing the head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a strategy for restoring scientific integrity to government decision making. To ensure that in this new Administration, we base our public policies on the soundest science; that we appoint scientific advisors based on their credentials and experience, not their politics or ideology; and that we are open and honest with the American people about the science behind our decisions. That is how we will harness the power of science to achieve our goals – to preserve our environment and protect our national security; to create the jobs of the future, and live longer, healthier lives. As we restore our commitment to science, and resume funding for promising stem cell research, we owe a debt of gratitude to so many tireless advocates, some of whom are with us today, many of whom are not. Today, we honor all those whose names we don’t know, who organized, and raised awareness, and kept on fighting – even when it was too late for them, or for the people they love. And we honor those we know, who used their influence to help others and bring attention to this cause – people like Christopher and Dana Reeve, who we wish could be here to see this moment. One of Christopher’s friends recalled that he hung a sign on the wall of the exercise room where he did his grueling regimen of physical therapy. It read: “For everyone who thought I couldn’t do it. For everyone who thought I shouldn’t do it. For everyone who said, ‘It’s impossible.’ See you at the finish line.†Christopher once told a reporter who was interviewing him: “If you came back here in ten years, I expect that I’d walk to the door to greet you.†Christopher did not get that chance. But if we pursue this research, maybe one day – maybe not in our lifetime, or even in our children’s lifetime – but maybe one day, others like him might. There is no finish line in the work of science. The race is always with us – the urgent work of giving substance to hope and answering those many bedside prayers, of seeking a day when words like “terminal†and “incurable†are finally retired from our vocabulary. Today, using every resource at our disposal, with renewed determination to lead the world in the discoveries of this new century, we rededicate ourselves to this work. Thank you, God bless you, and may God bless America." Source: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2009/03/63835921/1 I don't know about thanking a "God" but whatever, still awesome news... then I read this shortly after... "'I'm excited too,' President Obama said as he tried to quiet sustained applause in the East Room of the White House. The audience of advocates was there to see him sign an executive order reversing a ban on most federal support for stem-cell research. The audience burst into applause at several points when Obama implicitly rebuked former president George W. Bush for what opponents have characterized as making decisions based on ideology rather than sound science. Obama said members of Congress who had shown leadership across party lines should come up to the podium 'to share in the limelight.' More cheers and applause when he finished signing his name to the order. Among those in attendance were Republican Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Susan Axelrod, wife of senior White House adviser David Axelrod and head of CURE, an epilepsy research group. (Posted by Jill Lawrence)" Source: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2009/03/63839791/1
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Welcome back! Good to meet you.
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Eh, it doesn't seem to be following the anime/manga from what I could kind of see from the trailer... but... I guess if the story is good enough and the fighting is awesome it will round out to be okay. Here's to hoping...
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Ah man... it looks so crappy... I wasn't expecting much... but that was even sad compared to me expectations. Oh well, thanks for postin' the trailer.
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Welcome to the world of tomorrow~
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Hmm, I feel like giving a reasonable amount of info about where I live, instead of just phoning this post in... Pennsylvania, a town named Tamaqua that no one ever seems to have heard of...yet it was the second town in the U.S. to ever have electricity, had some very major part in the coal mine business back in the day or something, it was a big railroad center, it was the geographic center hub for the Molly Maguires, Chris Fulmer who, while playing for the minor league Baltimore Orioles in 1888, invented baseball's catcher's mit, The borough of Tamaqua passed an unprecedented law giving ecosystems legal rights. The ordinance establishes that the municipal government or any Tamaqua resident can file a lawsuit on behalf of the local ecosystem, and no one ever seems to have heard of the place unless they are from a neighboring town. Also is located in a region of PA with the third highest suicide rate in the state, alcoholism, drug addiction, a per capita income of $17,230. Probably also has the largest, if not, one of the largest, wigger, wankster, and/or moronic rap loving filth bags population based on pop. percent as well. The place blows to live in, but is nice to visit... or if taken in small doses, even though it has a lot of stupid people, there are still some awesome people around town. One good thing is that there are also a large number of metal heads here.
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Just finished watching Fight Club... again... number 27 (actual count) Yeah Employee of the Month was good, I've been a fan of Dane Cook since before he was big (however, a lot of people have been too...). I wouldn't watch it over and over, or twice in one week... but, still a good movie.