Good points Smooth. But I have to admit that being Canadian and hearing about it here does surprise me. Especially a small town like Moncton New Brunswick. We just don't see that type of stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmoothPancakes
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Good points Smooth. But I have to admit that being Canadian and hearing about it here does surprise me. Especially a small town like Moncton New Brunswick. We just don't see that type of stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmoothPancakes
That is because you guys fulfill your blood-lust by hammering baby seal's like a drunk teen playing the whack-a-mole game at the local fair.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
Escobar is correct, the media lives by the mantra, "If it's bleeds it leads."
With any luck, you won't see more. I don't blame you for being taken aback by the horrors of what has happened. There is a human level to your surprise and we're not in real trouble until that goes away.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
http://i.imgur.com/WPltV0t.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by steelerfan
Speaking of which this happened around the area that we live in.
http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/...7a43b2370.html
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HALFWAY — A man stabbed his stepson to death, and stabbed and shot a woman to death before shooting himself in their home in Halfway Thursday afternoon, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
And then you have this. Two 12 year old girls "plotting" since February to kill one of their friends http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/1...times-23959855
I have both the worst luck and damn great luck. Just spent $250 on new brakes and rotors last Friday. Today, coming home from work ended up having one of the arm mounts under my car break (unbeknownst to me at the time), fouling up my power steering. Thankfully I was near my neighbor's shop and was able to get the car there, only to have the driver side arm mount break while he was checking to see what the issue was. The second arm breaking caused the engine to drop a couple inches and in doing so completely killed all steering. My wheel now freely spins around and around like a prize wheel. Estimated cost to fix, $1,500-$2,000.
So, I'm now without a car as that car is not worth spending $2,000 on to fix. All this a week after spending $250 on new brakes and rotors, HORRIBLE luck. Damn good luck however that the second arm didn't break until the car was already parked at my neighbor's shop. If it had broken while I was driving, with absolutely no control over steering while going 40+ down a busy traffic filled road, I'd probably be sitting in a hospital bed right now. I don't know whether to be really pissed or happy right now.
Sorry to hear that Smooth.Quote:
Originally Posted by SmoothPancakes
Yeah, I saw that you posted that story on Facebook as well. That sucks, man.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
I think I'd rather try hot coals....
http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/...ps52c8fd25.jpg
Fuck that!
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Originally Posted by SmoothPancakes
Mugshot of the year :D :D :D
I'm going to Boston in a couple of months for a conference with limited times at night to go out and see the town... any recommendations that I need to see? Fenway is of course part of the plan (though I don't think they're in town)... what else?
If you like history there is a ton to see. I was up there last Fall and went to the Old North Church and walked the Freedom Trail which takes you to some historic sites, it's like 2 miles. It was really cool to see all of that stuff and they have a bunch of plaques to read about a bunch of Revolutionary War stuff. Probably need to do it during the day though, I did it my last day before my flight out. Plus getting there you go through the Italian section were there are a ton of awesome places to eat. Stop here and get a cannoli www.mikespastry.comQuote:
Originally Posted by gschwendt
If you are going to be at the convention center over by the airport go to this place for breakfast http://flourbakery.com/ their slogan is "Make life Sweeter, eat Dessert First" :nod:
Beer and grub :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by gschwendt
http://www.cambrew.com/
Yeah there's a bunch of good microbrews thereQuote:
Originally Posted by SCClassof93
You might as well go see Cheers if you haven't before.Quote:
Originally Posted by gschwendt
So, last week I upgraded my cable modem, in conjunction with Charter's speed upgrade.
This was my speed when directly connected to the modem:
http://www.speedtest.net/result/3627281944.png
This was my speed when going through my girlfriend's router:
http://www.speedtest.net/result/3627292983.png
So, I got a new router today ....
http://www.speedtest.net/result/3635547902.png
Still not quite there, but for wireless I'm happy.
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Originally Posted by JeffHCross
Impressive download speed. If you don't mind me asking, how much does your plan cost?
The introductory rate was $30/month for 30mbps (though, as you can see, I wasn't getting that thanks to my router). It's since gone up to $45/month and will presumably go up next year as well. But they increased the speed from 30mbps to 100mbps without an immediate increase in price.
Bought a new couch today and it is HUGE. When I lay on it there's about 6-12" of room still left at my feet and I'm 6'5". It's going to be delivered by 9 PM tonight and the quest to never leave it will begin. :nod:
Expecting some quality streaming with you on that couch tonight! I suspect you can finish your entire MLB season. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by steelerfan
I think I may have eliminated the need for a bedroom with this purchase. I've been thinking about getting a new 46" Samsung TV for my bedroom but now I'm not sure I'll ever go in there. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
Steeler, what brand and where from?
The couch?Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffHCross
This is the couch I got. Manufacturer is Mayo. Total length is 103", length of seating area is 80". I got the dark brown one that is the second one on the page below. I got it at Gallery Furniture (remember the galleryfurniture.com Bowl?) though I can't find it on their website. I paid $1499 plus warranty and delivery etc. Total was just under $1900. They just delivered it, love it already!
http://www.mayofurniture.com/3620F.htm
The hell?Quote:
Originally Posted by JeffHCross
You piggy backing off AOL's/Google's backbone or something down there in VA? :D
No seriously...$45 for 100mbps!!!!
My shitty ISP here where I live is bending people over $94.95 (yeah I know right) for 50 mbps. The package I have for the "Go Faster" is $66.95 for 18 mbps. I'll add that they just recently started offering those packages. It use to be $50 for 10 down
They have a monopoly on the market here as the only broadband provider, other than Verizon's slow DSL.
Me... $60.00 for 25 download and 2.5 upload...:bang:Quote:
Originally Posted by skipwondah33
I average around 13-13.5 down, 1.5-2 up (advertised *18 down, 2 up) though I know at different times won't get that
I'm not in VA anymore skip ;) Otherwise I would still have my FiOS :D ... and I just noticed I never changed my location in my profile :DQuote:
Originally Posted by skipwondah33
Charter's the only broadband provider here, AFAIK, but I give them credit for upgrading their service without a push from competition (that I know of), though we are 4 hours from KC, so maybe they feel the pressure from Google Fiber.
Ah ok, I just noticed the servers you pinged were in MO. Yeah I'd love to get Fios down here but that's likely years away still.
Those speeds are unreal for that price though, even with no competition those prices could be a lot higher.
That's about mine too.... :fp:Quote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
That couch is huge and it looks very deep. That's the kind of couch you can sink into. We need a new couch too but don't have the $$$$. With the messy kids we were thinking of going with leather but I have never had leather before. Is it comfortable in both hot and cold?Quote:
Originally Posted by steelerfan
Not sure about where you live but here there is so little competition for internet. Basically I have two options and both are priced fairly high. Upload speeds are especially bad in this part of the world.Quote:
Originally Posted by JBHuskers
To be clear, the couch I got is fabric. It does look like leather though.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
I have had leather and I really like the look of it. The problem to me is that they are FREEZING cold in the winter and you have to put a blanket down just to sit on it. At least that was my experience - it may be different for you since I'm sure you are running the heat a lot.
Freezing Cold and Texas I don't think mix :)Quote:
Originally Posted by steelerfan
Keep in mind that the price is one of those "introductory" deals. It was $30/month for the first year, has raised to $45/month for Year 2, and I'm pretty sure it's supposed to go up in Year 3 and Year 4, then stay at Year 4 prices. It's all about drawing you in ...Quote:
Originally Posted by skipwondah33
I guess Omaha is getting gig internet with Cox. I wonder if they can string the fiber cable 60 miles down I-80.