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by Kiran
Wed Dec 10, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Rude neighbours
Replies: 34
Views: 5104

Rude indeed. If they can't handle minor but necessary noise from next door, they shouldn't have moved into a neighborhood in the first place. It's a fact, when you live in a neighborhood, you're signing up for random disturbances for the rest of the time you're there.
by Kiran
Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:48 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Your addiction is killing my grandmother's country...
Replies: 76
Views: 4911

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What I don't get is Mexico is rich in resources. It's wealth is comparable to South Korea and India (probably not since October). What does this country need? I was there last month. It's not good. Is there such a thing as a market reboot? Could an economic collapse reset their financial system? If...
by Kiran
Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:28 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Room for one? Wow
Replies: 16
Views: 1494

I'm good at keeping my house clean, but this kind of living will definitely bring out my slob side. No place to just put stuff on and deal with later!
by Kiran
Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:12 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: ... bit of a giggle.
Replies: 18
Views: 1490

I've not heard of the cow funnies. This was entertaining! :D
by Kiran
Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:17 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Black Friday is now even blacker.
Replies: 21
Views: 1753

Ahh... yah, I think I'd agree with you on that statment... funny how words tend to twist what we really mean to say. :P
by Kiran
Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Black Friday is now even blacker.
Replies: 21
Views: 1753

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When anyone is shopping on Black Friday, everyone should be prepared to expect a stampede or violent pushings and shovings. That is the most pathetic description of humans I've ever heard. It makes me really, really sad that that is an accurate statement. It's not a description of our race. It's wh...
by Kiran
Sat Nov 29, 2008 10:38 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Laptop for shcool?
Replies: 3
Views: 548

If you're going to a small college, where there's not 50+ students per class, then a laptop would most likely be not necessay. In my last year at a small, two year degree college, I found myself not really needing a laptop for use in classroom, but it was very helpful for when I am in the library st...
by Kiran
Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:11 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Black Friday Shopping
Replies: 10
Views: 971

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snoopy wrote:I'll say this:

In past years, it has seemed like there have been some really good deals to be had out there. This year, all the deals struck me as "meh."
That's what I said about last year's Black Friday. :P
by Kiran
Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:02 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Black Friday is now even blacker.
Replies: 21
Views: 1753

Well, Dakastu, if that's the case then all these people should be persecuted for their actions that led to the wrongful death of the employee. I'm almost rolling my eyes on this one. I'd like to see the video to find out just how the employee got involved in this mess that led him to have a deadly h...
by Kiran
Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:11 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Black Friday Shopping
Replies: 10
Views: 971

just got a few stuff from Wal-Mart for presents. It's nice that my house is on the way to my next shopping center stop so I can refresh and eat breakfast real quick. :-P I love black friday shopping for all the excitement and deals. Only drawback is when Ihave to stand out in the cold to wait to get...
by Kiran
Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:45 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Black Friday Shopping
Replies: 10
Views: 971

Black Friday Shopping

Yes, I'm a Black Friday Shopper, but this is the first time I shopped online from Best Buy for a deal on a tv. For some reason, paranoria is creeping up on me that there's the possibility the store will cancle my order on \"not enough tv of that particular one\". Has anyone ordered from Be...
by Kiran
Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:58 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Thanks guys
Replies: 13
Views: 2008

Keep ti up twix! 8)
by Kiran
Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:54 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Wishful thinking?
Replies: 11
Views: 971

This looks like Professor Panarin has drawn his conclusions from the history of Europe in the 1900's after WWI. His predictions look quite similiar to the financial crisis and the breakup in the aftermath of WWI and then combined that with the influence of foreign ancestory/immigration as well as in...
by Kiran
Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:05 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: A great start to the winter
Replies: 7
Views: 746

That sure does look like you had fun, testi. I can't brave the cold... I don't like it. I'd take the desert sand over the mountain snow any day :-P
by Kiran
Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:59 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1364

Dude. I hate you for reminding me of that prophecy. :P
by Kiran
Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Please vote for your favorite jack-o-lantern
Replies: 25
Views: 2269

No. 2 beats 'em both.
by Kiran
Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:24 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: RoombaKitty
Replies: 3
Views: 570

DK and I are going to adopt a kitten/cat soon for Christmas since we gave our white cat back to my parents. She was much happier being able to stay outdoors...
by Kiran
Sat Nov 15, 2008 6:01 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: 1.98/GAL
Replies: 28
Views: 2905

Yah, I'm thinking how convenient that the prices have gone drastically down now when the holidays are right around the corner and the election's over. It's helping me out a bit, I never paid more than 40 dollars. Now, I pay barely $20 when I fill up on weekends just to get my car's gas tank full, ev...
by Kiran
Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:38 am
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Wouldn't it be cool....
Replies: 35
Views: 5188

Here's a female input for Bettina: It looks alright... but I like this forum better.
by Kiran
Sat Nov 08, 2008 7:32 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: You must service Obama...or else?
Replies: 153
Views: 9480

People make mistakes. Just because he fixes something \"quietly\" and not publicize the change doesn't make him a bad guy.

Again, community service to improve America isn't a bad idea. We are in badly need of improvements after for so long taking our focus on international affairs.
by Kiran
Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:58 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: You must service Obama...or else?
Replies: 153
Views: 9480

I wouldn't jump the gun on the whole \"required x number of hours community work to serve America\" thing. I'm a bit skeptical about retired individuals having to do work too, but I am interested in seeing what plans he has for this project. It's almost like any other project-usually when ...
by Kiran
Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: PTMC Cafe
Topic: Family tragedy strikes one of us
Replies: 11
Views: 883

My thoughts and prayers go to his family. May their grief be comforted through good memories and supporting loved ones.
by Kiran
Wed Nov 05, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Obama Projected the Winner of the 2008 Presidential Election
Replies: 34
Views: 2535

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Obama may make mistakes, but he has the charisma, good judgement, and magnetism I was thinking the same way in the beginning of the race. After getting to know what he plans to do, I didn't support it. On another note, I've read somewhere that he definitely appealed to the majority of the young vot...
by Kiran
Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Do you all still play descent ?!?!
Replies: 13
Views: 2805

i still play ;) got internet connection set up today! =)
by Kiran
Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:05 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: D3 in Kali
Replies: 14
Views: 2208

We're using XP 2.613 for Kali. Tell ya what, I'm gonna wait until I get my gaming computer back. We're going to be moving into our house next week and up to this put I've been using DK's computer for gaming. Why put down all the efforts when I'll be starting fresh with my own computer? :P I'll post ...
by Kiran
Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:58 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: D3 in Kali
Replies: 14
Views: 2208

Still no name, Duper. I don't understand why. I even verified that there is no mispelling. here's exactly what I put in: -pilot kiran -joypolled -dynamicsockets (these are what was alrdy set up in d2). I tried MD's original cmd lines and they didn't work. When I copied and pasted into my d3 config f...
by Kiran
Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:59 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: D3 in Kali
Replies: 14
Views: 2208

So, i'm trying to play D3 in Kali, but whenever I join, it creates a new pilot, No Name, even though I have designated my main pilot for internet games. Any tips?
by Kiran
Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: D3 in Kali
Replies: 14
Views: 2208

Hey I got it working! =)
by Kiran
Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:21 pm
Forum: Descent Old Skool
Topic: Kali
Replies: 18
Views: 7490

Yah i'm still playing descent... but will be on-line for a few more days. We'll be moving into our first house next week and probably won't be getting internet for awhile.


*woohooo!!! My own office space complete with a mini library setting!* :D :D :D
by Kiran
Mon Oct 13, 2008 1:59 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: D3 in Kali
Replies: 14
Views: 2208

I tried exactly what JF says. When it was connecting, it stops suddenly and takes me to the D3 menu. I go to IPX and I get this message saying that IPX is not active on my system. Could this be the reason why i can't see any game?
by Kiran
Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: D3 in Kali
Replies: 14
Views: 2208

D3 in Kali

I have been scanning through topics and posts to find out how I can play D3 in Kali with the others. MD-2389 helped me some, but I can't keep waiting on him to show up when I'm there on the Descent server :P . I want to try to pla some D3 before my motivation dissolves. Those of you who play D3 thro...
by Kiran
Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:46 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Banking Crisis
Replies: 179
Views: 12034

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The best thing to do is to consult with a lender about how much you can afford to buy. Lenders have been telling people they can afford loans they never should've thought about, because the lenders were repackaging and selling off the bad loans to unsuspecting dupes. Since they weren't on the hook ...
by Kiran
Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:23 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Banking Crisis
Replies: 179
Views: 12034

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So, how about this new, huge proposed bail-out? Things seem to be getting worse still... So, the question of me, as a young non-homeowner is, is now that time to buy, or do I wait for things to settle down more? (My real estate agent was trying to tell me that the market was going to take off again...
by Kiran
Sat Sep 13, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Raising the Driving Age
Replies: 29
Views: 1983

I agree with Lothar that there should be a more strict restricted driving and that there should be a requirement of driving class before the teens get their license. Make it a requirement to have a certain percentage passing grade to get the license too. I benefited from a driving class I took in hi...
by Kiran
Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:20 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Sarah Palin
Replies: 326
Views: 20738

Gooberman, when you laid it out like that, yah, I agree these two cannot be compared. Each were given different opportunities for their talent and education and thus each walked different paths. It's what they did with their time that, in my opinion, matters more.
by Kiran
Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Sarah Palin
Replies: 326
Views: 20738

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She was a thorn in the republican parties side in Alaska, so they decided to try and promote her to a position where she can do nothing. So you're saying they decided to pick out a little-known effective governor of a state far from here and appoint her as VP just because she was shaking things up ...
by Kiran
Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:46 am
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: A Star is Born
Replies: 16
Views: 1432

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World of threats and dangers? Apparently she's not clued in that we are creating them... What did you think she may have meant by "world of threats and dangers is not just a community, and it doesn't just need an organizer"? Have you taken the time to read the paragraph of the transcript ...
by Kiran
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:53 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: A Star is Born
Replies: 16
Views: 1432

Same here... save for President part. For now, if McCain wins, I look forward to how she fares. I also even look forward to her keeping McCain on track to staying the leader of our country and not benefiting himself like Bush did. If she does a great job, she's already got my vote. She is definitely...
by Kiran
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:49 pm
Forum: Ethics and Commentary
Topic: Sarah Palin
Replies: 326
Views: 20738

Wow, I like Palin's attitude. I definitely want Palin for VP. Not sure about McCain as President, but I have at least a couple more months to do more research, watch the debates, and make my decision. For now, it's (atm unknownly why)McCain for President and definitely a go for Palin as VP. On the o...
by Kiran
Wed Sep 03, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: Descent Multiplayer
Topic: Anti-Alias Month AUGUST
Replies: 76
Views: 11055

Yah, I'm off on Thursday so I'll have Kali running. Of course, I had to post that before I realized all the errands I gotta do, heh. Maybe I'll catch you in the afternoon or evening.