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Forum: Amusement Bark 20 May 2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,710
Posted By CenTex
So that's what Dragonglass is good for! It isn't...

So that's what Dragonglass is good for! It isn't just pretty rocks!
Forum: Business Bytes 17 May 2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,421
Posted By CenTex
I loathe the finance department. They almost lost...

I loathe the finance department. They almost lost a sale because the guy wouldn't give up on the stupid extended warranty.
Forum: Business Bytes 16 May 2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,421
Posted By CenTex
Surely they cannot really believe that Tesla is...

Surely they cannot really believe that Tesla is going to corner the car market in their state?

From what I can tell, Tesla's competition is BMW, Mercedes, Lexus and Infinity and Cadillac. They...
Forum: Police Blotter 15 May 2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 557
Posted By CenTex
This is really the only part of the story that I...

This is really the only part of the story that I have sympathy for the on. It was their stuff, and they have a right to their stuff. The owner could have arranged for a sheriff's deputy to oversee...
Forum: Business Bytes 15 May 2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,358
Posted By CenTex
So you could wear a nice dress with a cape! ...

So you could wear a nice dress with a cape!

Guys could wear a a suit with a superhero tie.
Forum: Amusement Bark 15 May 2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 433
Posted By CenTex
In a way. Really, there are 2 separate story arcs...

In a way. Really, there are 2 separate story arcs going on. First is the relationship between Andy and his toys, then there was the interplay between the toys themselves. The toys found a way to stay...
Forum: Amusement Bark 15 May 2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,165
Posted By CenTex
This. I would think that they are teaching their...

This. I would think that they are teaching their kids that they can use people if to achieve whatever ends they desire if they have enough money.



This has been my experience as well, even...
Forum: Amusement Bark 14 May 2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,165
Posted By CenTex
Maybe so. The problem I have is that (assuming...

Maybe so. The problem I have is that (assuming this is legit) this may cause Disney to rework the handicapped access system to make it more difficult for folks that have a genuine need. IM...
Forum: Amusement Bark 14 May 2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,165
Posted By CenTex
Disney already offers VIP service, which includes...

Disney already offers VIP service, which includes a guide, special access to attractions and shows. The woman quoted in the article indicated that the disabled guide was cheaper than the VIP tour...
Forum: Rantidote 14 May 2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 53,748
Posted By CenTex
Since Hostess went out of business, I would be...

Since Hostess went out of business, I would be surprised if you had a Ding Dong to put yogurt on.
Forum: Amusement Bark 14 May 2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,165
Posted By CenTex
It makes me sad that there are people that think...

It makes me sad that there are people that think something like this is ok, and that they are teaching their children that something like this is ok. I know that the tour guide is getting paid for...
Forum: NFBSK Gone Wild! 10 May 2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,420
Posted By CenTex
I didn't realize you had a camera in my house and...

I didn't realize you had a camera in my house and are watching my 7 year old. :D
Forum: Techno-Babble 07 May 2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,414
Posted By CenTex
I tend to agree with that point, although phone...

I tend to agree with that point, although phone cameras have just about reached the quality level to make small point and shoot cameras irrelevant.

GPS reception is as good on the phone, but the...
Forum: Amusement Bark 07 May 2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,710
Posted By CenTex
Gotcha. I missed the spying part. I loved the...

Gotcha. I missed the spying part. I loved the exchange between Tywin and Grandma Tyrell!
Forum: Amusement Bark 07 May 2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,710
Posted By CenTex
What was that all about? Unless I missed...

What was that all about? Unless I missed something, there didn't seem to be any lead up to that. It just seemed so random.

I get why Sansa was crying--bad news combined with the ship sailing away.
Forum: Rantidote 06 May 2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 53,748
Posted By CenTex
I think what you are really referring to is...

I think what you are really referring to is Dynamic Range. It is not really inconsistent as much as the producers want the movie to look, feel, and sound as if you were actually there. So they...
Forum: Rantidote 03 May 2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 87,201
Posted By CenTex
That is probably true as well. And the company...

That is probably true as well. And the company would probably still be out less money paying a negotiated rate plus fees than rack rate with no fees.
Forum: Rantidote 03 May 2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 87,201
Posted By CenTex
That is a good point, and for the vacationer that...

That is a good point, and for the vacationer that is true.

In a lot of cases the person staying there was put their because that is where their company or organization booked their block of rooms....
Forum: Rantidote 03 May 2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 87,201
Posted By CenTex
I refer to this as the hotel paradox, as in the...

I refer to this as the hotel paradox, as in the more you pay, the less you get.

You pay $80 to stay at the Holiday Inn express and all the services (Wi-Fi, parking, business center use, breakfast)...
Forum: Amusement Bark 03 May 2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 14,883
Posted By CenTex
Count me as one who has really enjoyed The...

Count me as one who has really enjoyed The Americans. I haven't finished the first season yet, I have 1 or 2 episodes left.
Forum: Techno-Babble 01 May 2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,414
Posted By CenTex
Laser Disc. It was supposed to have a superior...

Laser Disc. It was supposed to have a superior picture quality to VHS, but it did not achieve widespread adoption.

As I understand it, DVD is similar technology in a smaller package, and it did...
Forum: Rantidote 29 April 2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 87,201
Posted By CenTex
I was't thinking of it like that, but I see what...

I was't thinking of it like that, but I see what you are saying.

It is also not true if you have a tankless water heater.
Forum: Rantidote 29 April 2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 828
Views: 87,201
Posted By CenTex
It depends on where you are from and your...

It depends on where you are from and your definition of "cold". :p

When we lived in Lubbock for about 3 months out of the year the tap water was around 50 degrees.

I grew up on well water, it...
Forum: Rantidote 29 April 2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 9,044
Posted By CenTex
I have been in several different room types that...

I have been in several different room types that were all billed as "suites."

Some had a separate living room and bedroom. Some had multiple bedrooms, some just had furniture in the same room as...
Forum: Rantidote 29 April 2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By CenTex
Perhaps your voice is too sexy to travel to Saudi...

Perhaps your voice is too sexy to travel to Saudi Arabia? :lol:

I am sorry for your troubles; it is a pain to deal with this kind of crap. And I bet none of those phone calls were directly to the...
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