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by Daki
Thu Mar 11, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Come to Chicago, watch me get hit
Replies: 61
Views: 678

I think it is important to keep in mind that if all you have ever watched was professional fights, everything will look a bit sloppy in the amateur ranks.

Having seen all of Jim's fights thus far, I can say without hesitation that your form has improved by leaps and bounds Jim.
by Daki
Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:33 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Come to Chicago, watch me get hit
Replies: 61
Views: 678

Depends on the delivery of the upper-body kicks. If you are taking a long sweeping wind-up to your kicks, that won't get you far.

Now, if you are throwing Thai-style cutter roundhouse kicks...
by Daki
Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:31 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Dumpshock IRC
Replies: 4
Views: 234

I may have to add that to my pidgin list.
by Daki
Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:00 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Art requires sacrifice.
Replies: 14
Views: 245

Speaking as someone who had a similar view around that age... trust me, they aren't shot yet. You definitely do not want to have severe, lasting knee pain for the entirety of your 20s and 30s. Most orthopedics won't even consider knee replacement surgeries until you reach late 30s/early 40s.
by Daki
Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:29 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: It's Oh So Quiet....Shhhh....Shhhh
Replies: 23
Views: 496

I keep forgetting to check out Bulldrek. And this is a bad thing because I miss the topics here.
by Daki
Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:28 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Come to Chicago, watch me get hit
Replies: 61
Views: 678

Ah, the benefits of living in the city. By the way Jim, any details on where to get tickets?
by Daki
Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:46 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: What the World Eats - A Photo Essay
Replies: 29
Views: 791

I'm just wondering where these American families are shopping and how they can spend multiple hundreds per week on just food.

Oh wait, look at all the soda. Nevermind.
by Daki
Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:18 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Mathematical Model of a Zombie Outbreak
Replies: 0
Views: 159

Mathematical Model of a Zombie Outbreak

No, I am not kidding.

Several faculty at the University of Ottawa created a model detailing the outbreak of Zombies in the world. I thought there may be several people who would be interested.
by Daki
Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:08 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The Classic Muscle Car thread.
Replies: 22
Views: 421

Bishop wrote:69 Pontiac GTO, the Judge.


Image
Topped only by the 68 442.
by Daki
Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:46 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: End of Life Care
Replies: 16
Views: 452

I have always supported active euthanasia and to that end have a living will drawn up just in case I ever enter a vegetative state. If my mind is not active, the person I was is already dead. Let the body follow suit.
by Daki
Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The Classic Muscle Car thread.
Replies: 22
Views: 421

1969 Mustang Mach I (with the 390 engine). It was a fastback design and looked both mean and powerful. Best car I ever owned.
by Daki
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:05 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Concerts
Replies: 23
Views: 435

Ah, so I'm not the only one who caught VNV Nation's tour this summer. I had never seen them live before and was very pleasantly surprised to see their music transitions well to a live format. Ronan has the double benefit of being funny as hell while performing. (Conversely, the opening act War Tapes...
by Daki
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:01 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: What music speaks to you?
Replies: 40
Views: 697

Happy? "Military Fashion Show" by And One. Itr has one of the best beats that always perks me up. Steve Naghavi also has picture perfect hair (this added for Zam and Eva to check out). Sad? "The Living Years" by Mike and Mechanics. Bothered me quite a bit when I was younger and h...
by Daki
Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:52 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Things I really like about Bulldrek
Replies: 49
Views: 1120

I had no idea the forums were still up. But, I did remember my password and have been happy to see so many old topics. Good memories there.
by Daki
Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: Bulldrek
Topic: Irc Funnies
Replies: 319
Views: 6041

*Two hours later*

Still funny even today. How exactly did any of us get work done?
by Daki
Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:05 am
Forum: Bulldrek
Topic: 3 Word Story
Replies: 128
Views: 3791

about Tom Cruise?
by Daki
Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:35 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Refresh My Memmory
Replies: 3
Views: 293

Paul, my love for you knows no bounds right now!
by Daki
Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:05 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Hey Elf
Replies: 13
Views: 483

Well if I were inclined towards criminal enterprises, I'd be all over setting up booze smuggling into those areas. I think you are right though, it will abate the problem.
by Daki
Wed Jun 27, 2007 5:17 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Wal-Mart to expand into Banking?
Replies: 5
Views: 275

I doubt there is any guarantee that will keep fears like that from popping up. However, Wal-Mart is facing a bit of a problem with the upcoming increases in minimum wage.
by Daki
Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Wal-Mart to expand into Banking?
Replies: 5
Views: 275

It's certainly in-line with their plans to create one-stop shopping for people. Chains like Sears already have agreements with financial institutions to create offices in their stores (Sears/H&R Block is the prime example I'm thinking of).
by Daki
Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:42 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: What's the Oldest Thing In Your Home?
Replies: 38
Views: 1451

Oldest would be a Civil War calvary sword. Second oldest is an Austrian officer's sword from WWI.
by Daki
Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:38 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: AFI: Top 100 Movies of all time?
Replies: 15
Views: 431

Forrest fucking Gump made the list? Titanic?!?

I feel ill.

Actually, I disagree with quite a few of the choices on the list.
by Daki
Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:26 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Hey Elf
Replies: 13
Views: 483

A question I would have is if this will help with the problems at hand or just open up a whole new black market industry to exploit.
by Daki
Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:21 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: News from the Front
Replies: 57
Views: 1828

Holy hells. Do you think there is any way to actually get them back to a secular set-up?
by Daki
Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:19 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [Tech] Looking at DVD Drives/Burners
Replies: 4
Views: 257

Go for the dual-layer drive, especially if you're doing a lot of back-ups. We're using the ASUS model here at the office and I have no complaints.
by Daki
Thu Jun 14, 2007 4:51 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Global Warming: Columns and Rows
Replies: 32
Views: 791

Global Warming: Columns and Rows

And interesting take on the debate about Global Warming and the needed response.

Have a look.
by Daki
Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:57 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Photosynth...very cool.
Replies: 2
Views: 165

This is incredible.
by Daki
Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:51 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Population Going Down
Replies: 14
Views: 488

But you DID have to surrender your soul to the evil of E&Y to do it. Thankfully that empty hole the soul leaves is so easily filled with money. :)
by Daki
Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:47 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The Impossible Quiz
Replies: 41
Views: 1029

I did end up clearing it but had to get help on the age one (102 I think?). That, and learn how to click them fast enough.
by Daki
Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:44 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Muscle Cars
Replies: 8
Views: 315

IC, this whole thought sharing thing has to stop. I think we're starting to freak people out.
by Daki
Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:43 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Venezuela to limit free speech?
Replies: 4
Views: 259

But has his party made the full jump into facism?
by Daki
Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:41 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Muscle Cars
Replies: 8
Views: 315

A muscle car will always be the late 60s/early 70s cars that were ideal for racing.

My personal top 5:

1. 1969 Mustang Mach I 390 (I still weep that I sold this car)
2. 1969/70 GTO with the trip-deuces.
3. 1969 442
4. 1967 Chevelle (427 engine)
5. 1971 Road Runner
by Daki
Mon Jun 04, 2007 3:37 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The G8: What the hell is going on here?
Replies: 16
Views: 606

My best guess? It's an extension of the dislike for the nations represented and a convenient time to protest anything related to those countries.
by Daki
Tue May 29, 2007 11:22 pm
Forum: Bulldrek
Topic: It must be mine!
Replies: 14
Views: 1015

Already had it. Even have the associated crappy t-shirt.
by Daki
Tue May 29, 2007 10:23 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Random Museing of the day
Replies: 19
Views: 458

We have fallen victim to the random topic change mid-topic.
by Daki
Tue May 29, 2007 9:32 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Random Museing of the day
Replies: 19
Views: 458

But we only tried the door AFTER he went.
by Daki
Tue May 29, 2007 9:31 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Population Going Down
Replies: 14
Views: 488

*Cheers at the dropping population* I would think this is going to hit China hard as well but I'm not sure what the population ages are in that country (and not sure if they COULD make an accurate survey in that country). Japan has a population drop coming but I think that one is still fairly off. A...
by Daki
Tue May 29, 2007 4:27 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Complete Geek out Episode
Replies: 15
Views: 348

Super-mega-annoying singing defense!
by Daki
Tue May 29, 2007 4:26 pm
Forum: Gatherings
Topic: Saturday July 7th, 2007: A date that shall live in infamy?
Replies: 42
Views: 1644

I'll know for sure in a week or two.
by Daki
Fri May 25, 2007 3:31 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: What deodorant do you use?
Replies: 32
Views: 811

Axe. I've been trying the gel and not liking it so I'm going back to the regular stick.
by Daki
Fri May 25, 2007 3:08 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Animal Rescue
Replies: 18
Views: 408

Ah hell, Paul wants the pets from We3.
by Daki
Thu May 24, 2007 7:16 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Animal Rescue
Replies: 18
Views: 408

My feelings mirror yours 32. I'll go out of my way to help an animal much (MUCH) more often than I will for a human. We had a mouse that one of the cats caught in the apartment during winter. They cats didn't harm it so I grabbed an empty cardboard box, put two old socks in there along with some un-...
by Daki
Thu May 24, 2007 7:06 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Random Museing of the day
Replies: 19
Views: 458

Depends on the ferret. Some of those things can be little bastards, but I do love holding them by the scruff on their neck until they yawn.
by Daki
Thu May 24, 2007 2:53 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Britain, the Surveillance State
Replies: 49
Views: 1089

I don't see it as Big Brother overseeing all since the cameras are all in public places. It does give me pause to watch to see if the British Government starts pushing new legislation that could infringe on personal rights.


And damn if this doesn't remind me of V For Vendetta.
by Daki
Thu May 24, 2007 2:51 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Medical
Replies: 48
Views: 971

Somebody page House.


Not knowing, would normal blood work be able to detect most of the potential problems?
by Daki
Thu May 24, 2007 2:48 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Wardriving
Replies: 20
Views: 452

And yet there are entire cities that are trying to create hot spots for WiFi. I think Philadelphia was one of the first, right?
by Daki
Thu May 24, 2007 2:44 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Random Museing of the day
Replies: 19
Views: 458

Til is Jerry Lewis/Professor Fink from the Simpsons. No other voice comes close to matching his antics.
by Daki
Thu May 24, 2007 2:42 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Starcraft 2
Replies: 44
Views: 1077

So Flame has been walking around with a permanent hardon since the announcement?
by Daki
Mon May 21, 2007 8:19 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Honor Killing
Replies: 20
Views: 644

Honor Killing

This is making the rounds on CNN. A 17 year old year was dragged into the street and beaten/stoned to death. You can find the article here. Included with the article is a video that shows the beating itself. CNN is hosting video taken with a camera phone of the beating death of a girl. On the one ha...
by Daki
Mon May 21, 2007 8:02 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Cars
Replies: 98
Views: 4305

Related note that springs from the conversation here (and a related thread on Animalball). Where do you think price meets longevity in cars? We recently bought a new Honda Civic for Jae (to replace the beast that was her Neon after it croaked in the parking lot). I consider us very lucky for finding...