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by Deus ex Machina
Mon Jan 06, 2003 1:13 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Happy Birthday mikemean
Replies: 53
Views: 3403

Originally posted by mikemean
http://home.attbi.com/~mikemeanmt/smilies/naughty.gif Whatcha doing later? LOL David, That's what I am hoping for LOL Probably aint gonna happen. Would be nice if I did have that special someone though.

Thank you so very much you guys. :) It means a lot! Seriously ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 8:02 pm
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: My entry level server
Replies: 28
Views: 2391

Originally posted by YARDofSTUF
as soon as the cheetah gets here i will!

so my folding may start up strong again cuz this week my 2400+ should go online as well.


Where are you getting the Cheetah drive? I have been itching to throw one in my server.

shant,
david
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 3:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Low self opinion -- low self esteme -- getting them back!
Replies: 38
Views: 3638

Originally posted by TonyT
One more key key pouint I forgot to stress;

A real cause of low self esteem is also the failure to be acknowledged for the production (work or in Life) that one has already accomplished.

All too often we forget to really tell another how much we appreciate to good ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 9:32 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: My entry level server
Replies: 28
Views: 2391

Very nice, YoS.

Why not burn it in with some folding?
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:08 am
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: Pics of lighted houses
Replies: 8
Views: 2125



Pyroflatulence is fun until someone loses a house.....
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:04 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Low self opinion -- low self esteme -- getting them back!
Replies: 38
Views: 3638

Originally posted by brembo
Yeah, now thats how to be. I had a horrid lawn, cuz I didn't really care. Until my neighbors started bitchin and moaning. I do care about them being upset, so I hired a guy to keep it up...problem solved.

I did some doughnuts in the front yard with my car the other ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:02 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: Best HDDs
Replies: 15
Views: 1523

Originally posted by Amro
maxtors drop like flies in ddt.. the only major drive manufacturer that sucks more, is ibm.


I would have argued that a few months ago.
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 2:00 am
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: Pics of lighted houses
Replies: 8
Views: 2125

Very funny.

John, have you taken a look at the houses along the SureKill river? They are lit at night.
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 1:55 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Low self opinion -- low self esteme -- getting them back!
Replies: 38
Views: 3638

Originally posted by Norm
Funny you should mention martial arts. As I started reading this thread that was going to be my recommendation.

Karate and Kung-Fu worked wonders for my confidence, and my self esteem.


Really? What Kung Fu forms did you study?
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 1:53 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Low self opinion -- low self esteme -- getting them back!
Replies: 38
Views: 3638

Originally posted by EvilAngel
Like the special olympics right? :D Sporting events etc?

Does the end result of a competition improve a person or is it effort to enhance onesself before the event.
That aside, it is not fair to assess on but a few parameters. I know a few guys in the SCA ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 1:18 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Famous people you have talked with
Replies: 62
Views: 4572

Originally posted by John
I am going to hunt you down and stalk you throught the city


No need. Next time I am in town, I will give you a ring.
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 1:16 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Books to expand mind, vocabulary, and critical/logical thinking...
Replies: 12
Views: 4312

Originally posted by EvilAngel
You could do what Deus ex Machina did, get a Thesaurus/Dictionay chip implanted in your brain.. :D

Read the NY Times and National Review, your lexicon will grow. Writing stories would be efficacious.
For critical thought, play chess, keep your mind open and active ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 12:56 am
Forum: Distributed Computing & Crypto
Topic: I am checking my rearview mirror.....
Replies: 3
Views: 715

I am checking my rearview mirror.....

Uh Oh..... it is the Texas Express coming on strong <holds head and ducks>
by Deus ex Machina
Sun Dec 08, 2002 12:48 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Low self opinion -- low self esteme -- getting them back!
Replies: 38
Views: 3638

There is no "one person is better than another" That is only true based on circumstance. A genius for survival in the Kalahari is an idiot at Cambridge. You may very well have become a fish out of water. Do not allow that to encroach on your sense of self worth. Do not measure yourself by someone ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

Originally posted by downhill
It seems that no one has mentioned Asmiov's Robotic Laws...They pretty much cover the above discussion. Even though the thread is about AI...wouldn't we also use them for droids?

I had the pleasure of meeting Isaac Asimov in Philadephia several years ago. He was ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 6:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

Originally posted by Norm
If not for the courageous people in history who went against common belief and stuck thier necks out (literally) our present knowledge would still be far behind what it is today.

The world used to be flat, and some have died trying to explain the truth that it is not ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 5:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

Originally posted by incrediblecain
I believe computers will always be limited by their programmers, ultimately if X=3 to a computer and then its introduced that x is not equal to three and it wants to know what x equals it searches everything it can. It could never say X= a jackslapper unless ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: pharmacist needed or awesome internet searchers
Replies: 4
Views: 1135

http://www.pdr.net/HomePage_template.jsp

Call your local pharmacist for prices.
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: odd request
Replies: 7
Views: 867

Originally posted by monkeyhead
uhhhh


The only place Monkeyhead should what a Trojan is on his dick.....

It is very easy to be fed malicious code.
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 12:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: we need more forum "specialty" photos
Replies: 6
Views: 687

Dammit.... I was doing that last night!!!
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: I Need A Slogan For A Business School.....Something Catchy
Replies: 13
Views: 12067

Information is the fuel of business, don't run on empty.

Wealth is what you know.
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 12:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: odd request
Replies: 7
Views: 867

Rather dangerous.....
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 12:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

BTW.... I am a fan of AI. Does anyone have a recent conversation AI program?
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

Originally posted by Norm

One thing computers can't do is have an idea, an original thought, or a dream. When we can get to this point in our efforts to make them intelligent, it will be THE breakthrough. I don't believe humans yet understand how we have thoughts, or ideas.

I am not sure, Norm ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

Originally posted by UOD
If you are a believer in God...then you believe that God created man. What happens if the machines fail in their attempt to act as our God in re-creating us? What if God is really a machine...pure intelligence? What if we are the failed attempts of God? It would stand to ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

Originally posted by monkeyhead
what about this....

gonna sound complicated.... if we humans can teach a computer to be superior to us intellectually then wouldnt we be the ones superior for knowing how to teach it??? or would it be the apprentice has defeated the master type of situation ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

If we are the creators to these machines, fancy how they have become superior to their gods......
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: 8mm to DVD and VHS
Replies: 9
Views: 1187

They sell mirror boxes that allow you to video tape film images. Services do exist as well.....

Google is your friend
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 8:50 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will Computers Ever be Superior to Humans Intellectually?
Replies: 75
Views: 4953

Originally posted by Norm
Humans are programmed as well. Lock a baby in a room with no contact with anyone from birth to 30 years old, and ask him/her what 2+2 is.

One of the first points I thought of when I saw this thread (very well done Norm, a backbreaker :) ), we teach skills and ...
by Deus ex Machina
Sat Dec 07, 2002 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Hola como estan ustedes
Replies: 32
Views: 3711

Originally posted by Hybridmonolith
Mana La Pinga :D


I believe that is mama not mana (mamar, Spanish, to suck), senor soplete.
by Deus ex Machina
Fri Dec 06, 2002 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Famous people you have talked with
Replies: 62
Views: 4572

Originally posted by waferdog
incrediblecain,

That reminds of one I forgot. Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke at my college graduation back in '96 (we share the same alma mater). Anyway. after the ceremony I was able to get in a "how's it going" with him. In response, I got a "good".

BTW - They guy ...
by Deus ex Machina
Fri Dec 06, 2002 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: If you do not want your photo chopped please post in this thread
Replies: 226
Views: 10839

Any pic of me is open season, though not my daughter please....
by Deus ex Machina
Fri Dec 06, 2002 12:36 am
Forum: Hardware & Overclocking
Topic: DVD Writers ?
Replies: 11
Views: 1474

http://forums.speedguide.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=98642

I have had the A03 for over a year now. I can say that the -r or +r formats are rather immaterial as long as blanks are plentiful.

I like the Sony over the Pioneer, since it does not require "official" (Read: pre-encoded to prevent ...
by Deus ex Machina
Fri Dec 06, 2002 12:00 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Prey is doing the happy dance.... The Mets sign Tom Glavine
Replies: 2
Views: 636

Prey is doing the happy dance.... The Mets sign Tom Glavine

I am surprised that he left Atlanta, I guess he misses the northeast....
by Deus ex Machina
Thu Dec 05, 2002 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What's your ASL?
Replies: 63
Views: 3076

Originally posted by mikemean
27 (28 in one month)
male
Montana


There are only two things that come from Montana,
Steers and queers.
And I don't see any chiffon on you, boy.
So you must be a steer.

<snicker> j/k
by Deus ex Machina
Thu Dec 05, 2002 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Would you like to rid of this smiley?
Replies: 66
Views: 7608

Originally posted by Joint Chiefs Of Staff
It was all Indy's doing. :D


Curse his eyes...... :D
by Deus ex Machina
Thu Dec 05, 2002 6:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Will you see Star Trek Nemisis ?
Replies: 17
Views: 953

ASAP.

I am quite looking forward to it.
by Deus ex Machina
Thu Dec 05, 2002 6:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: i want snow
Replies: 5
Views: 650

Re: i want snow

Originally posted by Brent
shutup get outside and make me some snow

i'll kill anyone who doesn't create snow


Come up here, I have about 10 inches of the white stuff. I am referring to snow, by the way.....

shant,
david
by Deus ex Machina
Thu Dec 05, 2002 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: omg! I freaking hate spiders
Replies: 30
Views: 2366

Antibiotics would not work on the venom of a Brown Recluse spider. Many people have severe reactions to their bite. The necrosis does cause permanent scarring. There have been deaths reported from incidents with this little spider. They are more dangerous than the typical tarantula.

shant,
david
by Deus ex Machina
Thu Dec 05, 2002 5:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: happy birthday Faust
Replies: 36
Views: 1982

Happy Birthday, Scott.

You say its your birthday. It's my birthday too, yeah
I'm glad it's your birthday. Happy birthday to you.....

shant,
david

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