lol...Well, Obama did say he did smoke cannabis quite frequently when he was younger (maybe during the days the photo was taken?) and yes...he did inhale...that's the point. I loved when I heard that :) I'm a member of NORML and so I guess I am a bit bias too the matter, but it was all in fun trying to show that cannabis does not make you a loser. Hell, there is even an 8 time Gold Medalist in the ranks of smokers along with some of the the worlds greatest thinkers. Although, I was a bit upset that Phelps apologized since he didn't do anything wrong and deserved to have a little relaxation and fun time. I guess all the pictures of Obama drinking are ok...even if it is a more dangerous drug....but at least it's legal lmao. Again, I do not advocate smoking marijuana (inhalation of burnt carbons is not very healthy), but there's always vaporizers and cooking :)
Also, wouldn't the picture be considered parody? Kind of like the cartoons in Hustler of politicians that some of which do resemble some stock photos that have been edited.
Actually, I didn't know who she was until I read about this...lol. I don't really watch ESPN since I'm not really big on sports. I've always respected women for everything they have to offer and of course their body is a part of that. Now, the way these images were acquired is highly disrespectful to her privacy, and the people responsible should be punished. If she had posed for Playboy or something then it would be a completely different story, but she really should consider it since the pics are out...might as well make them artful and shot by a pro.
Wow, the guy does seem like a a--hole after watching a few of his videos. By the time this goes before a judge (which I doubt it will) his account will be active again unless he gets himself banned again (which I highly don't doubt). If he can be a little civil while playing, then he might not have to worry about Sony "like stealing" his money. Although, just to teach him a lesson, they should take it to court. After the judge and the attorneys present are done laughing at him, they can then hand him the bill for court and attorney's fees. Oh, and I hope he puts that on YouTube lol
Totally agree. I personally can't read from an ebook for very long without my eyes feeling like I've been reading all day. I prefer actual books and will occasionally download an ebook I already own for quick referencing since it is much easier to search through lol.
Yeah, I agree with you about how SOME cops do their jobs. My cousin is a cop and is pretty straight up and fair when it comes to his job. My friend....well...associate I went to HS with became a cop and he is on some sort of power trip. We were at a cookout at a friends house and he was telling me stories about how he hates pulling over (excuse the language) spics, wetbacks, and well...you get the point. The funny thing in all that is that he is Hispanic himself. Then, he was trying to be all cool and asking "so...any of you got doobies we can spark?" We said no, but only because he seemed like the type that would set up his own friends...kind of a sad excuse for a cop if you ask me.
I emailed TW and got this response back from them. I was just wondering if it was a scripted response or if others are getting similar emails. I think anyone using TW or any of their affiliates needs to slam them with emails regarding this issue.
Dear Mr. ####,
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Once again, we thank you for being a valuable customer and your feedback. We shall forward this to our higher resources.
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At the moment this plan is not finalized therefore there is no concrete plan as of now.
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I think we may soon see Google overreaching since they seem to be getting that "untouchable" attitude and like the old saying goes about power and corruption...even the good guys need to be kept in check before they spiral downwards after gaining the trust of the people.
BTW...
I feel you on your reference to your father on that one. My friends step-father is in the same predicament and so I bend/break the law to ease his suffering since nothing else works, and I too use it for my anxiety and depression.
I live in TX where we have a tax stamp, but try to pay the taxes and do the right thing (rip off at $3.50 PER GRAM!)...off to jail you go. So the government would rather basically encourage criminal activity instead of helping people....very sad if you ask me. Free the plant that can unify humanity!
I think he figured he his time is coming to an end with the FCC and needs to start looking for a new employer (AT&T?). So to pull a few favors for your future employer might net a nice bonus as well. Just a thought...lol.
Yeah same here. I watch my copies so the originals can stay in their cases and avoid being damaged. Especially useful if you have kids or in my case young nephews, and of course my niece loves to pull out her Dora the Explorer discs and insist on watching them any chance she gets...lol. For the kids I keep the copies in the cases and store the originals in a sleeve in my room.
So, yes I still buy DVD, but don't want to have to replace them after a couple of years due to damage either controllable or not ;)
Like mentioned before...not everyone in prison is a "bad" person. Prisons have become a big business and so locking people up for whatever reason no matter how stupid the "crime" may be. Prisoners are still human beings and should be treated as such. Locking them up in an 8 by 8 with no windows and left there to rot until their time is up is not a form of rehabilitation. Also, prisoners are not weak and stupid either. Yes, they may have done something illegal and got caught, but legality is a fine line that is easily crossed...just ask any politician (good luck on getting a straight answer though). I've worked and met quite a few ex-prisoners and they are some rather bright individuals. Should the prisons be subsidized for the converter boxes? No, they earn enough to pay for them themselves. They may have to go without the warden getting as fat a bonus, but as in any business...if you want it to run smoothly you may need to make a sacrifice every once in a while.
I will agree that there are certain people that do deserve to be locked up indefinitely due to the severity of their crimes. This is only my personal opinion of course which I am entitled to just as you are to your own opinions. So do not take this as a flame to you or anyone. Crimes I believe deserve the treatment you speak of are those that have (intentionally) harmed a child...either sexually or physically, murderers who had no remorse for their victim(s), and that is really about all I can think about that would deserve such drastic treatment, but then again that is what the death penalty is for. People locked up for "white collar" crimes and non-violent offenders should not be treated in the same manner since they are two completely different types of criminals.
As for the overcrowding issue. That is due thanks to prisons becoming privatized and people making big bucks off of it. The "war" on drugs is another reason since I personally know of 4 guys that do not deserve to be locked up, but they were busted with a lot of marijuana and were charged with distribution for selling to a cop. My friends never hurt anyone. All they did was sell bud and nothing else. There were no weapons, no hard drugs, and a lot of the people they were selling to were sick. Yet, they didn't have a hotshot attorney since they were not big pushers. They had jobs, but needed a little extra income (who doesn't) and this was one way to make a quick buck without hurting anyone. If anyone out there knows anything about drugs then you know that weed is THE safest "drug". I know people are still blinded by the government propaganda shoveled to them for the last 71 years, but do your own research and you will see that it does not deserve to be outlawed, and could actually help the country by once again becoming the #1 cash crop (yes, there are MANY more uses than just smoking). For those wondering...yes I am a smoker. I have a good job, pay my bills on time, take care of my family, and do actually leave my house. I smoke on a daily basis for medicinal purposes (anxiety, depression, multiple body pains, and I am also bipolar). I used to have to take 7 pills 3 times a day, but they started to make me even more sick. My doctor "secretly" suggested cannabis and I had smoked when I was younger, but had stopped. Since picking it back up I am able to live my life normally, happy, and pain-free (most of the time), but in fear of being arrested for doing something that helps me. I always tell people that know me "In Cali I'm a patient, but here in TX I'm a criminal". The law needs to change so people such as myself can be free and live in peace without the worry of persecution or prosecution :) I also do not see a problem with recreational use either since it is safer than alcohol or cigarettes.
I'd say for people to use usenet, but then that is opening up the rest of us for even more childish uploads on there. It is bad enough that summer is here and I am seeing more and more files becoming infected (according to an indexing site) when it used to be pretty rare when files were uploaded with bad intentions in mind. I remember about 6 or 7 years ago it seemed no one used it since it was a little more complicated compared to P2P progs. I personally prefer them since it is what I grew up with, and never really liked the P2P things since it always seemed like a gamble on what you were actually getting.
I thought he was being sarcastic...lol. I read it in a sarcastic way and it sounded better to me since it is usually the little people that get crushed by lawyers and their high dollar clients.
I agree. I've been a Netflix member for a good while and use Linux so I am not able to use this feature. Really wish they would open it up. I have the bandwidth, but don't want to install windows just to watch a few movies here and there.
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lol...Well, Obama did say he did smoke cannabis quite frequently when he was younger (maybe during the days the photo was taken?) and yes...he did inhale...that's the point. I loved when I heard that :) I'm a member of NORML and so I guess I am a bit bias too the matter, but it was all in fun trying to show that cannabis does not make you a loser. Hell, there is even an 8 time Gold Medalist in the ranks of smokers along with some of the the worlds greatest thinkers. Although, I was a bit upset that Phelps apologized since he didn't do anything wrong and deserved to have a little relaxation and fun time. I guess all the pictures of Obama drinking are ok...even if it is a more dangerous drug....but at least it's legal lmao. Again, I do not advocate smoking marijuana (inhalation of burnt carbons is not very healthy), but there's always vaporizers and cooking :)
Also, wouldn't the picture be considered parody? Kind of like the cartoons in Hustler of politicians that some of which do resemble some stock photos that have been edited.
Re: Nesson's lawyering
Well, I'm glad to see someone mention Jury Nullification :)
Re: Re: Re: Any minute now...
Actually, I didn't know who she was until I read about this...lol. I don't really watch ESPN since I'm not really big on sports. I've always respected women for everything they have to offer and of course their body is a part of that. Now, the way these images were acquired is highly disrespectful to her privacy, and the people responsible should be punished. If she had posed for Playboy or something then it would be a completely different story, but she really should consider it since the pics are out...might as well make them artful and shot by a pro.
This guy has too much time on his hands.
Wow, the guy does seem like a a--hole after watching a few of his videos. By the time this goes before a judge (which I doubt it will) his account will be active again unless he gets himself banned again (which I highly don't doubt). If he can be a little civil while playing, then he might not have to worry about Sony "like stealing" his money. Although, just to teach him a lesson, they should take it to court. After the judge and the attorneys present are done laughing at him, they can then hand him the bill for court and attorney's fees. Oh, and I hope he puts that on YouTube lol
Re: Paper based books can't be deleted
Totally agree. I personally can't read from an ebook for very long without my eyes feeling like I've been reading all day. I prefer actual books and will occasionally download an ebook I already own for quick referencing since it is much easier to search through lol.
Re: Re: Re:
Yeah, I agree with you about how SOME cops do their jobs. My cousin is a cop and is pretty straight up and fair when it comes to his job. My friend....well...associate I went to HS with became a cop and he is on some sort of power trip. We were at a cookout at a friends house and he was telling me stories about how he hates pulling over (excuse the language) spics, wetbacks, and well...you get the point. The funny thing in all that is that he is Hispanic himself. Then, he was trying to be all cool and asking "so...any of you got doobies we can spark?" We said no, but only because he seemed like the type that would set up his own friends...kind of a sad excuse for a cop if you ask me.
Re:
I emailed TW and got this response back from them. I was just wondering if it was a scripted response or if others are getting similar emails. I think anyone using TW or any of their affiliates needs to slam them with emails regarding this issue.
Dear Mr. ####,
Thank you for contacting Time Warner Cable Support.
I understand that you are upset about the bandwidth plan.
I apologize for the inconvenience and I certainly can help you with this.
I totally understand your concern. It is valuable feedback like this, which will enable us to adopt a best course plan, which will be profitable to both the customers and us.
Our plan to adopt a tiered plan is currently in its nascent stage. We are taking in customer feedback and closely watching the evolution of the Internet so that we may
decide what needs to be done.
Also, contrary to exaggerated media reports, no final decision has been taken. Please be assured that any updates regarding this will be reported and you will be informed.
Once again, we thank you for being a valuable customer and your feedback. We shall forward this to our higher resources.
Please be assured that we always have the best of intentions for our valuable customers.
At the moment this plan is not finalized therefore there is no concrete plan as of now.
As and when the plan is finalized these details will be ironed out and you will certainly be informed about this.
We value you as a customer, and please feel free to E-mail us again or contact our Live Chat at the following link:
http://www.timewarnercable.com/Localization/Corporate.ashx?tid=21&linkid=11
Customer Support is available 24x7.
Sincerely,
Ivy Cox.
Time Warner Cable Online Customer Service
Re: Haha
I think we may soon see Google overreaching since they seem to be getting that "untouchable" attitude and like the old saying goes about power and corruption...even the good guys need to be kept in check before they spiral downwards after gaining the trust of the people.
BTW...
I feel you on your reference to your father on that one. My friends step-father is in the same predicament and so I bend/break the law to ease his suffering since nothing else works, and I too use it for my anxiety and depression.
I live in TX where we have a tax stamp, but try to pay the taxes and do the right thing (rip off at $3.50 PER GRAM!)...off to jail you go. So the government would rather basically encourage criminal activity instead of helping people....very sad if you ask me. Free the plant that can unify humanity!
Times Up?
I think he figured he his time is coming to an end with the FCC and needs to start looking for a new employer (AT&T?). So to pull a few favors for your future employer might net a nice bonus as well. Just a thought...lol.
Re: Re:
Yeah same here. I watch my copies so the originals can stay in their cases and avoid being damaged. Especially useful if you have kids or in my case young nephews, and of course my niece loves to pull out her Dora the Explorer discs and insist on watching them any chance she gets...lol. For the kids I keep the copies in the cases and store the originals in a sleeve in my room.
So, yes I still buy DVD, but don't want to have to replace them after a couple of years due to damage either controllable or not ;)
Re: That's why!
I guess you could say it is like the old MS joke "It's not a bug! It's an extra added feature." lol
Re:
Like mentioned before...not everyone in prison is a "bad" person. Prisons have become a big business and so locking people up for whatever reason no matter how stupid the "crime" may be. Prisoners are still human beings and should be treated as such. Locking them up in an 8 by 8 with no windows and left there to rot until their time is up is not a form of rehabilitation. Also, prisoners are not weak and stupid either. Yes, they may have done something illegal and got caught, but legality is a fine line that is easily crossed...just ask any politician (good luck on getting a straight answer though). I've worked and met quite a few ex-prisoners and they are some rather bright individuals. Should the prisons be subsidized for the converter boxes? No, they earn enough to pay for them themselves. They may have to go without the warden getting as fat a bonus, but as in any business...if you want it to run smoothly you may need to make a sacrifice every once in a while.
I will agree that there are certain people that do deserve to be locked up indefinitely due to the severity of their crimes. This is only my personal opinion of course which I am entitled to just as you are to your own opinions. So do not take this as a flame to you or anyone. Crimes I believe deserve the treatment you speak of are those that have (intentionally) harmed a child...either sexually or physically, murderers who had no remorse for their victim(s), and that is really about all I can think about that would deserve such drastic treatment, but then again that is what the death penalty is for. People locked up for "white collar" crimes and non-violent offenders should not be treated in the same manner since they are two completely different types of criminals.
As for the overcrowding issue. That is due thanks to prisons becoming privatized and people making big bucks off of it. The "war" on drugs is another reason since I personally know of 4 guys that do not deserve to be locked up, but they were busted with a lot of marijuana and were charged with distribution for selling to a cop. My friends never hurt anyone. All they did was sell bud and nothing else. There were no weapons, no hard drugs, and a lot of the people they were selling to were sick. Yet, they didn't have a hotshot attorney since they were not big pushers. They had jobs, but needed a little extra income (who doesn't) and this was one way to make a quick buck without hurting anyone. If anyone out there knows anything about drugs then you know that weed is THE safest "drug". I know people are still blinded by the government propaganda shoveled to them for the last 71 years, but do your own research and you will see that it does not deserve to be outlawed, and could actually help the country by once again becoming the #1 cash crop (yes, there are MANY more uses than just smoking). For those wondering...yes I am a smoker. I have a good job, pay my bills on time, take care of my family, and do actually leave my house. I smoke on a daily basis for medicinal purposes (anxiety, depression, multiple body pains, and I am also bipolar). I used to have to take 7 pills 3 times a day, but they started to make me even more sick. My doctor "secretly" suggested cannabis and I had smoked when I was younger, but had stopped. Since picking it back up I am able to live my life normally, happy, and pain-free (most of the time), but in fear of being arrested for doing something that helps me. I always tell people that know me "In Cali I'm a patient, but here in TX I'm a criminal". The law needs to change so people such as myself can be free and live in peace without the worry of persecution or prosecution :) I also do not see a problem with recreational use either since it is safer than alcohol or cigarettes.
Re: Re: Encryption, decryption, who cares...
I'd say for people to use usenet, but then that is opening up the rest of us for even more childish uploads on there. It is bad enough that summer is here and I am seeing more and more files becoming infected (according to an indexing site) when it used to be pretty rare when files were uploaded with bad intentions in mind. I remember about 6 or 7 years ago it seemed no one used it since it was a little more complicated compared to P2P progs. I personally prefer them since it is what I grew up with, and never really liked the P2P things since it always seemed like a gamble on what you were actually getting.
Re: Re: Sign the ACLU's ad
Thank you both Anon's (lol) for the link(s). Also, threw in a donation while I was there :)
Re: Re:
I thought he was being sarcastic...lol. I read it in a sarcastic way and it sounded better to me since it is usually the little people that get crushed by lawyers and their high dollar clients.
Re: but first they should have . . .
I agree. I've been a Netflix member for a good while and use Linux so I am not able to use this feature. Really wish they would open it up. I have the bandwidth, but don't want to install windows just to watch a few movies here and there.