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Let's see... THAT kid... Aside from people who are in Special Education, there's only one person that REALLY comes to mind, Bobby. I've known the dude since we were in 4th grade, but he's a general [puncture]. Literally 95% of the school absolutely HATES the dude. He is one of, if not the biggest jackasses in the entire school. Considering that I'm in the middle of Redneckville, West Virginia, that's saying a LOT. Last year, one of the random people (big dude, really) who he likes to piss off got into a fight with him in the freshman hallway. Actually, it wasn't really a fight, all that Bobby done was curl up into the fetal position while he was being beat around like a yarnball. It actually took a couple minutes for the teachers to get there. Whether this is because the kids were blocking them or the teachers weren't too enthusiastic about saving his hide, I'm not sure. He started up again not 3 weeks afterwards, though. He's at a level of persistent that amazes even me. Aside from the Dingleberry described above, there isn't any truly prominent people like that. I consider myself lucky. \

Yeah, this isn't really worth a topic. In other news: 2 double cheeseburgers with ketchup and a medium Coke w/ a medium frosty = the reason that Wendy's is my favorite fastfood place. Try it once. Taste the epic win. :pray: \ : :thumbsup:

The debt's not ENTIRELY from the war, but other than that, you're correct. That's a different subject, though. If you want to post a topic on that particular thought train, though, be my guest. Just make sure you either research a TON into the area or you ask warri0r for help.

That might be a good idea, but putting things that hot through parts not designed for it isn't very safe, and we don't know how useful this substance is. Also, there is no "cooldown" for the stuff as long as it's being put through the machine. How did it get hot in the first place? :roll: Also, I think that the oil bugs probably have a limit, and unless if they can eat solid metal, then this stuff is beyond their abilities.

I personally think that sticking to oil-based fueling (things that use stuff similar to the natural oil) isn't too good in the long run, but it's good for now. I've always had a liking of electrical power,myself. You can get it in many different ways, and it's not very hard to convert it into motion if you try. Currently, there's only 2 problems with that. 1) The batteries not only are considerably low in maximum power storage, but also are a beast to recharge. The current setup is alright for short-range driving, but there needs to be improvements to use it for almost anything else. If it weren't for the fact that oil companies like to use their leverage too much, we'd already have more than capable batteries. 2) Finding the proper source of the energy needed is going to be a major pain. Coal isn't one of the best things for this (keep in mind I live in West Virginia before you come down on me for that), so we need to find better sources. Luckily for us, people have already came up with 2. One uses large mirrors to redirect the heat from the sun toward a long pipe of water, heating it to the boiling point to spin a turbine. The hotter the climate, the better for this method. It also produces more energy for the area you put into it. It's been estimated that if we can find an area ~90 square miles large in the desert, we can power ALL of America with the electricity produced. The only problem is that transmission lines strong enough to handle that don't exist yet. Another is a machine developed that can convert anything you throw into it short of nuclear waste into energy and an asphalt-like molten material. The machine is roughly the size of a 2 car garage. It takes a little bit of energy to start it, but once it gets going, it produces more energy than it takes. The only real problem with this is finding the funding to reproduce this machine for the bigger cities. As an added bonus, this removes the need for landfills. I think that this thing would be perfect for outer space expeditions. Need power? Drop by an asteroid belt or something and feed this thing a couple tons. Problem solved. :thumbsup: I'm not entirely sure what the asphalt material is usable for, however. For those who are wondering, I found the "super-solar power" idea in the Newsweek about 1968, and the garbage eater idea in a Scientific American magazine (I think, it's one of those types of mags). Discuss?

I hope that the creature creator is VERY customizable... I have a couple of ideas that need the ability to work with the insides of something to be implemented. To put it simply, if I can do all that I want to, anyone and everyone who comes across my creature shall HATE me. :twisted: \ : :mrgreen:

Any oil arriving from Alaska will be from oil tankers. Not all, not even close to all. There are plenty of trucking companies that drive the oil cross-country. Hydro power is impossible if you don't have water in the first place, such is the problem with my area. *points at the ocean* See that? That huge, blue thing made of water? That covers over 70% of the planet, bub. We figure out a way to take advantage of that WITHOUT screwing over the local wildlife, and we're pretty much set for electrical purposes. Oh, and jack? I know that you love your Almighty Oil and think that blasphemers against the holy Exxon and Shell companies should burn in Hell, but just keep in mind 2 things. One, it WILL run out eventually. We need to figure out a way to make our own energy from what we have access to which doesn't screw over the environment (We want the planet to last long enough so that we can at least get off of it, right?), or it's back to the stone age for future generations when it runs out. Two, just where do you plan on getting oil for when we DO start trying to get to other planets? If I don't miss my guess, I'd say that it would require a great deal more than is on this lump of rock we call Earth to get to the nearest POTENTIALLY habitable planet (20 light years, according to some scientists), let alone sustain life on the same shuttle. If we can't recharge the batteries on the shuttle we're on (or whatever vehicle we use), we're basically screwed. Thank you.

Sorry, but what in all the Hells are you talking about? I've never heard of a Mario game like this. :?

For the most part, it's logic that I run on. One of the few things that would make me switch gears into pure emotion is if someone pissed me off to that extent. Trust me, that is NOT a good place to be. Bad things tend to happen to the person who caused that reaction in someone, and potentially whomever is pulling their strings, so to speak.

Yeah, you probably just sprained it. I haven't had any broken bones yet (to my knowledge), but I lived with a nurse for about 13 years of my life, on top of things I found out myself, so I know a little bit of medical knowledge. If you can imagine putting it off, then you probably didn't break it. Also, if you hit it badly and don't feel it, you may have hit some nerves just right to remove the normal pain signal, if only for a moment. That's probably a good sign that you should go to a hospital. Otherwise, you can probably handle it, and the medical bill you'll get won't help much. God, I hate the United States medical system. :wall: :wall: -.- When I had the stomach flu, I had to sit around for at least 3 hours, before they set me up in a bed and hooked me up to a water IV. The whole procedure costed about 3 grand. :wall: :wall: If it can be helped, don't go to the er.

Right. Sorry, but I want to see a link and OFFICIAL documentation that this is a United States law. Until then, I think there's a limit to even the stupidity of a man such as that. If this were to have been law, there'd be riots in Washington. No ifs, ands, or butt-holes about it. (no pun intended :wall: :wall: :anxious: )

You, sir, deserve a medal. =D> =D> :thumbsup: : :pray: If anyone holds up Sodom and Gomora as examples of this "fact", keep in mind those morons basically said that they were gonna rape the sent angels, thereby branding the word "IDIOT" on their forehead for all eternity. I think that at least 50% of the angels/demons in Heaven and Hell were originally things from this plane of existence or something similar (such as alternate dimensions and whatnot, I'll ask Him when I go). I'd also say that noone in their right mind save for idiots would say that 2 people loving each other is a sin. Male/female is really a biological aspect, not a spiritual one, I think. Though those qualities MIGHT appear when the soul gets separated from the body through past experiences (don't know, will show you if I see it). Anyway, back on topic, these people need to get a boot so far up their crack that it'll be coming out their mouth. Precisely why everyone hates Christians.

I think this thread hasn't died yet, so :P Damn, man. That was long. How long did that take? :shock: It took give-or-take 30-45 mins long to type out. I was pretty much out of it for about 3 days, filled with hallicinations, sleep, and general wall-melting. NOT something to be done again! :wall: :wall: :ohnoes: :uhh: Your dream seems to be related to things that you may have done/watched in real life, Tell me if I am right/wrong The heating of the hands- Heroes? Peter Petrelli etc The Gunman and the shooting - was this soon after Virgina Tech? Erm You Said your were a beast with wings :- Is there something like that in Gears of Wars? To answer your possibilities in order: I haven't ever watched Heroes before this incident, so no. VT happened waay after this dream. Not likely, think more anthromorphic dragon. I'm in a mood for it, so I think I'll make a story out of this. :anxious:

:| That is pretty much the worse kind of thing to do. Your best bet is to alert authorities and get them involved. You can be given protection and the gang can be stopped. trying to fight back or form your own gang is counter productive. It might be alright for when you got a week or 2, but I can guarantee you won't get much help on the spot. And can you really expect that there aren't any crooked cops or something similar? There's a limit to what the police can accomplish, and I don't think there's any legal problems with getting a group together to defend yourself and others from the nastiness of the bad gangs. It's like the local karate dojo helping out random people they see being mugged. Just calling the po-po and going back to your business won't stop it immediately, and there's no guarantee that he'll be caught. I'd prefer to just get a posse and show the little [puncture](s) how to fight like men.

In all honesty, gangs in the thug sense are anywhere that a) people are desperate for money, or B) where the lowest common denominator is in full force. I'd say that the best thing you would be able to do would be to pack a weapon appropriate to the chosen type of the local gangs. That way, you can defend yourself without being in trouble with the cops. If you really want to fight the thug gangs and whatnot, then the best thing you could do is to fight fire with fire. Get a group of people in your neighborhood who are tired of that bulls***, and make your own to keep the nasty gangs out of yours. The more experienced the members are with combat, the better. Just make sure that you don't go down to their level. If you wish, you can make it known that your area is a neutral zone (you can come and go as you will, but any fighting is prohibited inside the border).

I'd think that it would be more fair to instead have it to where you get points for each month you have been playing, with black marks factored in. Everyone starts out at 0, and if you stay clean for 2 years in f2p (1 in mem, since they get double the points a f2p gets per month), then the trading restrictions don't apply to you. The trading restrictions become more lenient with the number of points you get. You lose points by breaking rules. This is about as fair as it gets, for all involved, and will also keep players from leaving. Everyone wins! \ :thumbsup:

Around my area, while there's few people around who wear them, I'd like to think that the crowd who'd make people who wear glasses' lives Hell know they'd get to become haggis and feel every second of it. :twisted: I personally don't mind them, but on some people, well, let's just say that you might be needing some more of your favorite toys tomorrow. :shock: :-w

I'd like to die from: A) exhaustion from too many hot chicks :thumbsup: B) blaze of glory, such the likes of which that'll get my mug on every newspaper on the planet. C) "Crank" style :shock: :mrgreen: :thumbsup: : :twisted:

In the way of weaponry, I think that martial arts training would fit well with a pair of blades similar to what Asuma has. Basically, some brass knuckles with edges on the front and a blade extending out the side about 5-6 inches. I tend to like baggy clothing a good bit more, so they'd be perfect for a coat weapon. If possible, I'd like to be able to use shuriken and kunai with proficiency as well. Those could be kept in a small leg container or in my coat, as well. And if all else fails, a handgun is pretty much considered as much a part of my body as my ear, with reflex-aiming to boot. \ I've always wondered why you'd need to have 2 hands to use a handgun. They should be usable with one if you are trusted to have one in public.

I've played a good bit of games. Of all the ones I've experienced, my top 5 are, in no particular order, FF IX FF XII Oblivion Ocarina of Time (it's an RPG in my book) Star Ocean: Til the End of Time (SO3 for those who don't recognise the American name of it :P ) I think they all stand out for themselves. Thank you, and good-bye.

I'd honestly say that my experience is next to nil in this. Hellgate: London looks pretty good to me, and Rappelz looks good for a no-cost game. I don't find games that need major cash to play continuously very appealing. I'd love it if some of them had single-player or LAN abilities, but the Almighty Dollar is too powerful. :wall:

My state's really not too dangerous. Not the safest place in the world, but better than most would think. I do however want to get some martial arts training. When I get old enough to get one, I'm thinking of seeing if there's such thing as a "Concealed Weapon Permit" and procuring a medium-sized edged weapon and a handgun. The gun I don't think will be a problem with proficiency, but the shortsword or something similar will need some practice.

It's not a world as in a server, it's an in-game realm. By the looks of it, possibly similar to what goes on with the Zelda games, if I'm not mistaken. You could potentially have a quest that gives you access to this place, as well as an amulet that someone with the proper levels (50 cbt sounds good) can use to retain their normal form, rather than something like a rabbit or whatnot. :anxious:

Since I live in the Deer-Hunting Capitol of the World, artillery shouldn't be much of a problem. I'd start out with making a shank from some scrap metal and/or wood, and go look for some weapons and aluminum. When I find a suitable amount of equipment for about 3 squads with many times over the amount of ammo and food needed for the same, I'd find a place with a suitable amount of rust and hopefully built-in defenses and teach any survivors the entirety of the Anarchists' Cookbook, as well as make suitable melee weaponry from any slag that isn't usable for anything else. When a decent sized convoy and some good means of transit such as a couple of pickup trucks, ATVs, and potentially something borrowed from the National Guard armory nearby for good measure. When we are sufficiently trained in the equipment we've made, we can send out hunting parties to wipe out zombies and such, while keeping a lookout for any survivors. When the supplies we've gathered initially run out, we can find something in the hills that we can cook. We'll try and keep nearby towns in already fortified positions, but as needed, we'll make our own camp. It shouldn't be a problem for the average person around here to make a fort, with sufficient help. When we find a suitable area that we can hold for a long time and be able to make/kill our own food, we'll build a decent sized castle or tunnel network from the nearby materials. In case of emergency, we'll make the network open up into a nigh-untraceable area which is sufficiently away from the fort. Hopefully, we can find a place with internet connections, which we can use to contact survivors and meet up with other convoys. On the good chance that we'll find a suitable mine shaft around, we could make the fort in there, after we clear it of any dangers. If we have little other choice, we can set explosives off to bring it down, potentially with a bunch of zombies inside. It's a little rough around the edges, but it's a good plan. As a description of my immediate area, It's a standard small town with tons of forest and mountains around. There's enough people that would make a small convoy, but not enough to make cleaning the town of the undead a royal pain.

Not bad. How much would the items cost in tickets? Balancing this out with the gp prices and how easy it would be to get tickets would be a massive strain, however. And whose to say that some moron out there won't get an agreement with some buddies to just massacre each other and get tickets that way? There'll have to be some sort of setup to prevent that. It would be one hell of a monster to program, though! :shock: :wall: :ohnoes: