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Charon9 responded to the thread 2008 United States election

Charon9 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:14:34 -0400

April 9, 2008 at 8:14 am

I had to come back and add this as it was eating at me, another one of those blanket a$$'s stories if you will: When I was in grade school (5th grade) I was part of the schools track and field team. I was ok in most events, but really good at the long jump and relay. In any case we were about to do our yearly qualifications for the long jump, and we had a new coach. This coach came out there and put the qualification line three feet from the jump line - no joke, 3 feet - and said qualifications will now begin. Needless to say every single person qualified as most of us could step over those two lines. The coach said ok, 2nd round qualifications will now begin. She then set the qualification line a good 75 feet from the jump line. We screamed and hollered and complained etc..etc.. until she finally agreed to set it back to the normal 12 or 15 feet we had every year. Before we jumped however she told us one simple rule, as long as we aim to only qualify (the 3 feet line) we will never jump as far as we could. Those of us that did qualify asked her to remove the line completely that year, I came in 2nd (because I fell back) but even then I jumped further than I ever had before. Durring practice that year the coach kept a line at the olympic world record as our goal, we never reached it (I didn't even come close). At the All City event that year, our school won the long jump. Last years winner (A smug little rich brat) jumped about as far as he did the year before, Mark (our #1 guy) beat him by almost two feet. I came in 4th or 5th, but I can still remember my final jump, the only thing I could see was that world record goal, not Mark's jump or anyone elses. Oh, and the year before that I didn't make the top 10. I don't know how old you are, and I really don't think that matters a lot, but I do know over the last 45 years I have learned a lot of truth from those old stories - they stay around because you will realize some day that they are cold hard facts (irrelivant of age). Giving yourself a known and reachable goal will make sure you qualify 4th or 5th for sure, setting those goals much higher than you know you can reach will move you up a few notches, you just may win - but you will set the goal higher for the next that tries in the least.

Charon9 responded to the thread 2008 United States election

Charon9 — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:30:55 -0400

April 8, 2008 at 12:30 am

Please forgive the shoddy and fast reply here, I am so very busy that you may not believe it. Rez born - nonBIA here. So I catch it from both sides. To give a little background for you. I had a history teacher who used to be a lawyer (of all the combo's). He enjoyed pointing out the inconsistencies in the history books, and the hugely debatable issues as well. He inspired me to do the things I am doing now, and have done as well. I think he had the best plan. He was truly teaching us, and those few who would listen to him he gave as much information as we could handle. Note that he did not "tell us" this or that, he gave us the information so we could go learn it ourselves. I learned quickly that to understand "Law" and or "Politics" you had to study religion and a lot of history. In any case I have been through the gambit on it; about 25 years now, and that one teacher is to blame! I will not say you’re a defeatist, simply frustrated that nothing works would be more like it. It also does not help that people don't care as long as they don't have to stand in line too long, unless of course it directly affects them then they scream to high heaven about the injustice. I agree there are no "Free" countries anymore, but we have to define "Free" I think. Absolute Freedom is the ability to do anything you want, unchained by morals or society (don't remember who said that) - so no, Freedom is anarchy - IE: no structure at all. Freedom within the context of society is the freedom to do anything you want as long as you do not cause harm to another in doing it. I also agree with the US Constitution on its original design, IMHO some of the best minds worked out that document to create a government that was the best blend of a Representative Republic ever brought about. They did not invent it, admittedly, they stole it from other works that have been around for a very long time. The people who designed it in fact did have a LOT to say on the shape it took after they were too old or out of the main-stream for it. All of this stuff is public info, the problem is it has not been made into a TV show so no one takes the time to read for themselves, check out http://etext.virginia.edu/jefferson/quotations/ (a collection of Jefferson's writings on constitutional issues). I have read about half of Jefferson's library (all of his personal observations and letters), what I can find from Madison, and everything by Story (printed). Madison and Jefferson both said that they designed the US Government to be so cumbersome that it couldn't do these things, one of the largest reasons (ways) was to design provisions that there was no standing army so they (the USA) could not get involved in foreign wars (foreign intrigues, to quote Jefferson). In any case however you are correct that the USA has become all that, and more (if you research the background stuff that does not make the news). All of this was facilitated by the shift to Communism in the 1930's - the "people" were bribed with socialist programs to ensure it happened without a rebellion - a true bloodless rebellion if you will. (Revolution - the process of thought brought on by a new ideal (Plato) / Rebellion - an upheaval in society or government that normally follows a revolution (Plato)) So, What to do about it... First up you cannot change what is there, from the inside or by any normal action. It was designed to be cumbersome and unwieldy for a reason, what they did not really foresee is the unwillingness of people to charge their leaders with the only crime they gave us against them; Treason. Or to take the other powers the people were given in hand and do something about it (Jury Nullification, it ended prohibition). Think of "Death by 1,000 cuts" and that is what all these small and almost insignificant violations have become. I also agree that you are correct about society as a whole. You simply cannot raise children and teach them these things all their lives and expect them to behave any differently. Hitler and the Nazi's learned very fast that if you can get the children you have the parents, the only mistake they made was making these changes fast - america is smarter it is making them slowly. It adjusts their minds from not only school but from the #1 source, TV. People think this is a "Three Branch Government" (the USA and its constitution) - However people cannot read, it is a Four Branch Government, with the first power listed first - "We The People" I think it was a mistake to not enumerate 'those powers' if you will. Jefferson and Story both had a lot to say on that, but what is done is done. In any case (because this is getting long and not well written). In an idealistic world anything will work, but in reality people are mean, dirty, and self-centered - and that is the good people. Ask yourself if you have ever made an off the cuff racial slur, or other comments like that. I have, and it is not right. I have had others tell me to pick my battles, and aim for the winnable fights. I ignored them. For many years people have told me that the battles I have chosen, the really big ones, are not winnable or even fightable - but I am today proving them wrong. I tried to 'win the small ones' but found out that you cannot change the little stuff when there is a bigger problem behind it, the small ones will fall in line with it. I am not a defeatist, I also do not aim for the top of the tree when I know I can reach the top of the mountain, then I aim for the moon - because the mountain is something I know I can do. Here is a story for you, you should know how this works (Being "Indian"): In my front yard I have a HUGE pile of ants; they come in my house bite my feet and cause havoc. I have swatted a few but I have an all natural way to poison their food and kill the queen, so that is what I did.

Charon9 commented on How to Go from Xbox to Xbox Media Center in 30 minutes

Charon9 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:10:56 -0400

March 11, 2008 at 1:10 pm

"Vanzan Link corrected, displays a space between the two /'s but it works correctly. Thanks for pointing that out. Nyquilpillz That is a totally dependent question. I run XBMC as the main dash on one of my Xbox's, but I run UnleashX as the main dash on the other two - it depends on how you set it all up. If you follow this guide to the letter then you 'should' have XBMC as the main dashboard, BUT if you didn't follow it exactly and replace UnleashX then you should have XBMC under applications as an alternative dash. You can run multiple dash's like that without a problem as long as you do NOT let them stay TSR (resident). As a side note I have all three dash's on my xbox's, although EvolutionX is passworded to keep out the wife (so she don't mess anything up). This is of course guessing that you followed the guide exactly and have XBMC installed correctly. Confuzed I'm shooting in the dark here as I have not had this type of issue, but here are some suggestions. IF you still have FTP access then you can restore things without much problem through FTP outlined in step 7 - just pretend that everything worked up to that point and follow step 7 to the letter to replace the dash and you should be ok. IF you do NOT have FTP access then you need to do a CD restore, install which goes beyond what can be put here. Basically you need to do a restore / repair. More so because these issues are well answered on the other site listed above: http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=422789 http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=331644 http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showtopic=82561 and http://forums.xbox-scene.com/index.php?showforum=44 I wish there were easy answers to your problem(s) however when you do something like this exploit it is strongly suggested you know what you are doing OR you follow the instructions exactly without tinkering around with things."

Charon9 worked on the article How to Go from Xbox to Xbox Media Center in 30 minutes

Charon9 — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:26:32 -0400

March 11, 2008 at 12:26 pm

"corrected WWW link problem for XBMC homepage"

Charon9 worked on the article How to Go from Xbox to Xbox Media Center in 30 minutes

Charon9 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:15:28 -0500

March 4, 2008 at 11:15 am

"linked SS's (as I forgot the first time)"

Charon9 updated 5 products

Charon9 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:53:20 -0500

1. updated Saitek Cyborg Evo Force Feedback - March 4, 2008 at 10:53 am

updated the features
added a link http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/evoforce.htm
added a related product: Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless
added a related product: Saitek Cyborg Evo
changed the thumbnail
added the image: Saitek Cyborg Evo Force Feedback

"wireless ? man I'm loosing it today! "

2. updated Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless - March 4, 2008 at 10:45 am

updated the features
edited the description
new pro/con: Ambidextrous
new pro/con: Fully adjustable to fit any hand size
new pro/con: Hard to find
added a link http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/evowireless.htm
added a link http://saitekusa.stores.yahoo.net/cyevowi.html
added a related product: Saitek Cyborg Evo
added the image: Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless 1
added the image: Saitek Cyborg Evo Wireless
changed the thumbnail

3. updated Saitek Cyborg Evo - March 4, 2008 at 10:44 am

updated the features
new pro/con: Throttle control is under your wrist so it is common to lean on it
tapped as "Ordered!"
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "want it"
added the image: Saitek Cyborg Evo 2
added the image: Saitek Cyborg Evo 1
new pro/con: Has cool lights (worth more geek points)
new pro/con: Ambidextrous (right or left hand use)
new pro/con: Customizable grips fits any size hand
new pro/con: Hard to find
added a link http://saitekusa.stores.yahoo.net/cyborgevo.html
added a link http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/evo.htm
added a competitor: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro
changed the thumbnail
added the image: Saitek Cyborg Evo

4. updated Features - March 4, 2008 at 10:43 am

changed category from to

5. updated Saitek Cyborg - March 4, 2008 at 9:58 am

tapped as "want it"
new pro/con: Cool Geek Points - the product just looks GOOD!
added a link http://www.saitekusa.com/usa/prod/cykeyv2.htm
added a link http://saitekusa.stores.yahoo.net/cyborgkeyboard.html
new pro/con: Hard to find
new pro/con: Saitek is a very reliable product

Charon9 updated Joysticks

Charon9 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:43:31 -0500

March 4, 2008 at 10:43 am

Charon9 commented on Saitek Cyborg Evo

Charon9 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:20:22 -0500

March 4, 2008 at 10:20 am

"I got to play with this thing at a friends house. I almost got a speeding ticket on the way home, I forgot my CC and had to order from home. This thing is WAY nice and Super accurate - I can throw away the Logitech Extreme I have now (after I beat on it with a hammer to make myself feel better)."

Charon9 updated 4 products

Charon9 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:51:20 -0500

1. updated Saitek Cyborg - March 4, 2008 at 9:51 am

added the image: Saitek Cyborg 1
added a competitor: Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
updated the features
changed the thumbnail
added the image: Saitek Cyborg

2. updated LiteOn LH-20A1L - March 4, 2008 at 9:21 am

edited the description

"font color on warning"

3. updated LiteOn LH-20A1H - March 4, 2008 at 9:20 am

added the image: LiteOn LH-20A1H 2
new pro/con: Properly detects cheap media and will not burn faster than the media is capable of
new pro/con: Fast burns on good media (have seen 18x but not 20)
new pro/con: Light is the same color burning or reading
new pro/con: Very reliable burns on any media (very few coasters)
edited the description

4. updated LiteOn LH-2B1S - March 4, 2008 at 9:15 am

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added the image: LiteOn LH-2B1S

"photo"

Charon9 updated 2 products

Charon9 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:50:09 -0500

1. updated LiteOn LH-20A1H - March 4, 2008 at 8:50 am

changed the thumbnail
edited the description
changed the thumbnail
added the image: LiteOn LH-20A1H 1
tapped as "have it"
added a related product: LiteOn LH-20A1L
edited the description
added a link http://us.liteonit.com/us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=204&Itemid=67
changed the thumbnail
added the image: LiteOn LH-20A1H

"fubared the thumbnail ?!?"

2. updated LiteOn LH-20A1L - March 4, 2008 at 8:46 am

added the image: LiteOn LH-20A1L
changed the thumbnail

Charon9 commented on Mitsubishi Wd-65734 is the worst!!!!!

Charon9 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:37 -0500

March 4, 2008 at 8:00 am

"This needs to be posted in the comments and review section for this product, not made a page/product itself."

Charon9 updated Coolsat 8100HD micRo PVR

Charon9 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:06:38 -0500

March 3, 2008 at 7:06 pm

tapped as "sweet"

Charon9 worked on the article How to Go from Xbox to Xbox Media Center in 30 minutes

Charon9 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:28:04 -0500

March 3, 2008 at 3:28 pm

Charon9 added evolutionx_backup2

Charon9 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:14:33 -0500

March 3, 2008 at 3:14 pm

Charon9 commented on 2 items

Charon9 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:17:37 -0500

1. commented on Burnout Revenge - March 3, 2008 at 2:17 am

"This game is seriously addictive and fun as all getout. It is not intended to be a real to life racing game and it pulls off true enjoyment reminiscent of Deathrace 2000 or the old Carmaggedon games. The biggest con of the game is the inability to just race in any situation without unlocking the cars, raceways, or types of races. There are many times that I just want to boot up the game and blast traffic. If you want a "Real to life" racing game this is not for you, but if you want (like) running other racers off the road for points, blasting that guy in the fast lane off the road and the like then you will love this game."

2. commented on World Of Warcraft - March 3, 2008 at 2:07 am

"I played Everquest for a LONG time (8 years?) and never liked the 'grind' that it takes to keep up. WoW is way different, EQ with training-wheels (some say) and I agree, it is MUCH more suited to the casual part-time gamer who can get almost the same rewards (no great gaps in ability to invest time). From playing both I can say that WoW is responsive to customer feedback and review so you end up with a gaming enjoyment instead of the grind of other games."

Charon9 updated 2 products

Charon9 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:12:13 -0500

1. updated Burnout Revenge - March 3, 2008 at 2:12 am

new pro/con: No custom raceway setups (Traffic attack on any raceway, etc.)
new pro/con: No strict damage to car (IE: Ability to blast other racers and traffic)
new pro/con: No Instant Action play (access to any raceway, event)
tapped as "love it"
tapped as "have it"

2. updated World Of Warcraft - March 3, 2008 at 2:00 am

chose World Of Warcraft over RuneScape
agreed: "Monthly subscription fee (about $15)"
agreed: "Your friends might make fun of you (but who cares? its a great game)"
agreed: "Customizable interface with addon mods"