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by lorg
Sun Sep 04, 2005 5:43 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Isohunt?
Replies: 6
Views: 252

Personally, I've never been able to make it work decently. Does anyone here know a good place to find the torrents ofr Battlestar Galatica season 2? I've got a friend who is cable-less. mininova.org If you are looking for older episodes I might suggest mininova since most other sites of this nature...
by lorg
Sat Jul 30, 2005 11:57 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Anatomy for Beginners
Replies: 5
Views: 312

I watched The Shield a couple weeks ago, but there were only four seasons, so I ran out quickly. Last weekend I watched Lost, but I only had half a season of that, so all week I've been browsing torrent sites for any titles that might keep me mildly entertained. Season 5 starts in feb or was it mar...
by lorg
Tue Jul 19, 2005 2:02 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Dear God! The Pope vs Harry Potter
Replies: 54
Views: 1197

"They're assholes, so I get to be an asshole! That doesn't make me an asshole, does it?" Hardly. My point is that why should I respect them when they don't respect me. There is a world of difference between the two. You are precisely the example I required to prove my point. I appreciate ...
by lorg
Tue Jul 19, 2005 1:26 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Dear God! The Pope vs Harry Potter
Replies: 54
Views: 1197

I reserve might right to make fun of nuts of any religion or non at all for that matter. I don't consider that as being blind or intolerant at all, why should I have to respect their crap if they don't respect mine or that of others? To blame a series of books, in this case Harry Potter, is just pla...
by lorg
Mon Jul 18, 2005 12:09 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Dear God! The Pope vs Harry Potter
Replies: 54
Views: 1197

Reika wrote:
Nightsky wrote: Well, they did finally pardon gallileo. :roll:
After how many centuries?
It only took 359 years ...
AtemHutlrt wrote:The Pope is also opposed to the subliminal message in this post.
:lol:
by lorg
Sun Jul 17, 2005 5:48 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Dear God! The Pope vs Harry Potter
Replies: 54
Views: 1197

Re: Dear God! The Pope vs Harry Potter

Hardly surprising that the pope (or well he wasn't the pope at the time he said it) wouldn't be down with Harry Potter. All that nasty witchcraft and all, afterall didn't Ratz head up what used to be the inquisition? That's why we should all pray to Saint Clinton. He feels our pain, after all. Talki...
by lorg
Fri Jun 17, 2005 3:29 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Downloading TV...
Replies: 16
Views: 725

When the get the government to impose a tax on computers simply to pay off the big media companies, is my guess. That or they make everything pay-per-play. We are not there quite yet but over here we have an extra tax on recordable audio cassettes, vhs tapes, cdr and all forms of writable dvd discs...
by lorg
Wed Jun 15, 2005 9:43 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [NOT WORK SAFE!] - America Video
Replies: 10
Views: 441

That movie is hilarious. The puppet sex show drew huge laughs at the cinema when I saw it :D
by lorg
Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:40 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: When I was a kid (for us 80's folks)!
Replies: 15
Views: 543

Talk about rough. Will have to remember this one for the future "when I was young speech"
by lorg
Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:39 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Downloading TV...
Replies: 16
Views: 725

Reputable? It probably depends on whom you listen to. The MPAA sued over TV downloads I guess you can figure out their position. The case has yet to be settled. Personally thou I doubt it would matter much to the downloaders even if they came to the illegal conclusion. The culture consumption patter...
by lorg
Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:31 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: MJ innocent or what ...
Replies: 6
Views: 284

MJ innocent or what ...

So they didn't find Michael Jackson guilty. Agree? Disagree? Sure we have in previous postings concluded that MJ is kind of weird (to put it mildly).

Was it his "star power", complete lack of evidence etc etc that did it?
by lorg
Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:23 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Irony and Free Speech
Replies: 60
Views: 1550

Not to disrupt your tendency to jump to conclusions, but he didn't just "turn it off and walk away." Sensenbrenner - pretty well-known as a stickler for protocol - gave repeated warnings and urged the witnesses to keep it on-topic, despite their repeated attempts to derail the proceedings...
by lorg
Sat Jun 11, 2005 10:38 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: trigger happy ... trigger happy
Replies: 13
Views: 478

OK so I don't know jack shit about firearms, really. Very very very limited experience with them. Don't really care about them or for them. Yes I wasn't there I don't know how afraid they where or how the adrenalin pumped thru their bodies etc etc etc. But from the article they did surround the susp...
by lorg
Sat Jun 11, 2005 10:33 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Irony and Free Speech
Replies: 60
Views: 1550

But isn't it down right rude to just turn it off and walk away? So he didn't want to hear it but so what, they probably didn't want to hear him speak either but they did non the less. Sounds like a giant asshole to me.
by lorg
Fri Jun 10, 2005 1:27 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: trigger happy ... trigger happy
Replies: 13
Views: 478

Most handguns have what - around 10 rounds in them. It was more then 120 shots to basically they just all emptied a clip and hit zero. If they had been using revolvers they would have had to stop and reload and then start up again. I don't know what kind of guns the LAPD takes along but to me firing...
by lorg
Thu Jun 09, 2005 11:49 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: trigger happy ... trigger happy
Replies: 13
Views: 478

trigger happy ... trigger happy

Deputies to be punished over shooting

Atleast 13 officers fire more then 120 rounds but only score 4 hits and they also mange to engage in some friendly fire and hitting pretty much everything but the target ... WOW!

Don't they get any kind of fire arms training ?
by lorg
Thu Jun 09, 2005 4:04 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Downloading TV...
Replies: 16
Views: 725

The Dark Side? I prefer to think of us as the Rebel Alliance against the evil empire that is the MPAA, RIAA etc etc etc
by lorg
Wed Jun 08, 2005 2:59 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Downloading TV...
Replies: 16
Views: 725

JLU is usually available via the pirate bay. Atleast I have seen it there, I don't download or follow it so I wouldn't know for sure.
by lorg
Mon Jun 06, 2005 11:59 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Prescription drugs
Replies: 22
Views: 650

Another problem with having drugs legal is the same as having alcohol being legal- using and driving. However, in most cases, drugs have worse side effects than alcohol, and would cause even more accidents. As it is, people get killed easily enough by other people who are in their cars stoned out o...
by lorg
Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:32 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My computer is dead
Replies: 8
Views: 352

An AT PSU? Just how old was the computer?
by lorg
Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:27 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Prescription drugs
Replies: 22
Views: 650

The general arguement for making any drug legal is cost. As long as government control of the product is strictly regulated for proper medical use, I don't see a problem. Well, there's always the potential for abuse, but it'll still probably cost taxpaxers less. But the cost in making what is today...
by lorg
Sun Jun 05, 2005 11:17 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Deadwood.
Replies: 16
Views: 528

AAAARRRR!
by lorg
Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:25 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Revenge of the Sith [review]
Replies: 48
Views: 1606

Best acting in the flick was clearly from the guy playing Palpatine.

BTW before he reveals himself as the ol' evil sithlord he is Anakin once called him Master? Wasn't that somewhat out of place?
by lorg
Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:23 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Deadwood.
Replies: 16
Views: 528

God I hope season3 will be shown in the fall and not like the previous 2 which all started in the spring. After all almost 9 months without it ... uhhh ...
by lorg
Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:20 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: [Movies] Kung Fu Hustle
Replies: 13
Views: 596

Probably would have missed this movie if it hadn't been for this posting. Damn I'm glad you made me aware of it. What was even more surprising to me was that they actually showed this at the local cinema, they never ever show kung fu type movies. Probably has something to do with the success of crou...
by lorg
Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:10 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Prescription drugs
Replies: 22
Views: 650

Prescription drugs

Heroin prescription 'cuts costs' Since the 'war on drugs' appears to be more or less a giant failure this might be a possible way out. If drugs were not illegal would that not create a drastic drop in crime, ok not just directly but also indirectly since crimes doesn't have to be commited to get th...
by lorg
Sun Jun 05, 2005 2:33 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: My computer is dead
Replies: 8
Views: 352

You might want to have a bit of a closer look, all components might not be dead. It would be silly to go out and buy a completely new one if you could salvage alot of parts. Did it smell strange when you heard the "snap"? Have you looked and seen if you can see something that looks burned ...
by lorg
Fri Jun 03, 2005 11:19 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: EU No Vote and Euro Crisis?
Replies: 4
Views: 196

Well it could hardly have been that much of a surprise that a No vote would equal a drop in the euro value vs the us dollar. Italian minister moots return of the lira Financial times had this one. Apparently Italy ain't alone, they also had reports about investigations in Germany about a possibly le...
by lorg
Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:03 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Deep Throat revealed
Replies: 12
Views: 390

Instead he was a FBI guy. Well well imagine that ... So how long before they'll start claiming it's all a conspiracy. BTW Whoever decided his name should be deep throat? They liked the movie or what ? :D
by lorg
Tue May 31, 2005 9:02 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The West?
Replies: 24
Views: 733

It seems to me that the powers that be in Europe want to use the US as a rally cry to unite a new European state. While I don't agree with everything the government does, I am getting tired of constantly being "wrong". No matter what we do, we're wrong. Going into Iraq was wrong, not goin...
by lorg
Mon May 30, 2005 2:07 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Revenge of the Sith [review]
Replies: 48
Views: 1606

Enterprise didn't suck! Sure, the last episode sucked monkey balls ... but the season (four) was good, as good as any other Trek.
by lorg
Thu May 26, 2005 2:35 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Revenge of the Sith [review]
Replies: 48
Views: 1606

:lol:

LJ's comments where truly amusing.
by lorg
Wed May 25, 2005 9:04 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Revenge of the Sith [review]
Replies: 48
Views: 1606

I didn't get around to seeing it until last night. Pretty good, best of the new trio even thou that might not say much. As others have noted the dialog was ehh .. well lets call it bad. Personally I think it should have been mandatory to watch the Clone Wars cartoon before seeing it, I felt that exp...
by lorg
Tue May 24, 2005 10:30 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Downloading TV...
Replies: 16
Views: 725

bt-tv.net , new site, no tracker but links to other trackers so you don't have to wade thru all the useless crap posts to find what you want. Only posts TV shows. It just started yesterday hench the lack of posts. Normally I would recommend the piratebay but unfortunalty its becoming clogged down b...
by lorg
Tue May 24, 2005 10:19 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Postal 2
Replies: 145
Views: 2200

No doubt about that but one wonders if a somewhat crappy and outdated product such as this one can recuperate even the development cost, thou it can't be that high since lots appears to be reused stuff.
by lorg
Tue May 24, 2005 1:44 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Postal 2
Replies: 145
Views: 2200

The game is seriously past its prime. It was mildly amusing when it was new but I doubt this will add anything. They should have made Postal 3 instead of this, new engine etc.
by lorg
Sat May 21, 2005 11:42 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: The root of all evil?
Replies: 23
Views: 816

Stuff being the root of all evil? Whatever happened to the one with the most stuff when they die wins? HOW ARE WE GOING TO DETERMINE THE WINNER! :P

Anyway, I don't need much. Don't have any big screen TV or anything like that. As long as I can get new computers, hardware and books I'll be fine.
by lorg
Sat May 21, 2005 11:37 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Deadwood.
Replies: 16
Views: 528

Depends, if i'm in a hurry i'll go irc:ing on efnet. If I can wait a few extra hours I usually fetch it from the pirate bay. Loosing BTEFNet was an inconvenience to say the least, it was so simpe to just pop by there and fetch it.
by lorg
Sat May 21, 2005 12:34 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Deadwood.
Replies: 16
Views: 528

Cocksucker! I download that every week.
by lorg
Fri May 20, 2005 9:48 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Enlisting?
Replies: 17
Views: 511

As noted, you just show up at their recruitment offices.

Wow! They take guys that are 40, didn't know or think they went that high.
by lorg
Thu May 19, 2005 2:19 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Revenge of the Sith [review]
Replies: 48
Views: 1606

Interesting to note that one could download workprint copies and cam version already.
by lorg
Thu May 19, 2005 2:11 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Enlisting?
Replies: 17
Views: 511

Could have something to do with that alot of them still use conscription armies and you can't really conscript foreigners. Could change if more countries decide to go pro and can't find the "talent" required. If nothing else it would bring back history since we all used to hire troops left...
by lorg
Thu May 19, 2005 1:45 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Revenge of the Sith [review]
Replies: 48
Views: 1606

Revenge of the Sith [review]

Ok the movie ended about 2h ago in most of Europe. Anyone?
by lorg
Thu May 19, 2005 1:44 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Enlisting?
Replies: 17
Views: 511

You don't have to. Most recruits don't when they get there. They'll teach you that.
by lorg
Sun May 15, 2005 2:27 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Network and Cable TV:: Chappelle?
Replies: 9
Views: 369

I figured that was sort of included in my statement of suckiness since it was refering to MTV.
by lorg
Sun May 15, 2005 2:20 am
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Star Wars the Series.
Replies: 21
Views: 779

Patience wrote:
Twisted Sister wrote:Man, Jean-Luc /rocks/! *dreamy*
Mmmmm, Jean-Luc. *shivery* He's so hot.
So you got a hot spot for old, bald english guys that sip tea? I'll make a note of that.
by lorg
Sat May 14, 2005 5:08 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Network and Cable TV:: Chappelle?
Replies: 9
Views: 369

Couldn't the fact that the music started to SUUUUCK have something to do with it to? Or that we (the ol' geezers) got well just old and not exactly the mtv demographic anymore. But then one can argue why the younger crowd didn't fill in the ranks. At which time I refer back to my first comment, the ...
by lorg
Wed May 11, 2005 9:18 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Star Wars the Series.
Replies: 21
Views: 779

The last season of Enterprise (4) was good.
by lorg
Tue May 10, 2005 6:43 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: General Asshattery
Replies: 27
Views: 1057

Re: General Asshattery

Kai wrote:Anyone have any issues with that?
Nah, I'm cool with that.

Been a loooong week without BD ... I actually had to do, you know, "stuff" to pass the time :D
by lorg
Tue May 10, 2005 6:39 pm
Forum: Semi-Serious Topics
Topic: Star Wars the Series.
Replies: 21
Views: 779

Well apparently two shows, one live action and one cartoon if I am not misstaken. I hope that means Genndy Tartakovsky gets to do more Star Wars cartoons, Clone Wars was excellent - almost as good as Samurai Jack.