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Does this impact on XI? http://www.pcworld.com/article/2141200/gamespy-is-shutting-down-but-it-doesnt-matter-if-youre-proactive.html

On the first day, God created the dog and said, "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past. For this, I will give you a life span of twenty years." The dog said, "That's a long time to be barking. How about only ten years and I'll give you back the other ten?" And God saw it was good. On the second day, God created the monkey and said, "Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh. For this, I'll give you a twenty-year life span." The monkey said, "Monkey tricks for twenty years? That's a pretty long time to perform. How about I give you back ten like the dog did?" And God, again saw it was good. On the third day, God created the cow and said, "You must go into the field with the farmer all day long and suffer under the sun, have calves and give milk to support the farmer's family. For this, I will give you a life span of sixty years." The cow said, "That's kind of a tough life you want me to live for sixty years. How about twenty and I'll give back the other forty?" And God agreed it was good. On the fourth day, God created humans and said, "Eat, sleep, play, marry and enjoy your life. For this, I'll give you twenty years." But the human said, "Only twenty years? Could you possibly give me my twenty, the forty the cow gave back, the ten the monkey gave back, and the ten the dog gave back; that makes eighty, okay?" "Okay," said God, "You asked for it." So that is why for our first twenty years, we eat, sleep, play and enjoy ourselves. For the next forty years, we slave in the sun to support our family. For the next ten years, we do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last ten years, we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone. Life has now been explained to you. There is no need to thank me for this valuable information. I'm doing it as a public service. If you are looking for me I will be on the front porch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NTDHjVKQyo Forgot how to post a YT link

Been awhile since I posted but I do have some new toys. First the Ed Brown 45 ACP. A high end 1911. Next a Kimber Super Custom Carry from their a custom shop. Again, high end but half of the Ed Brown. And a Ruger 22/45 22 LR with a threaded barrel which would accommodate a silencer. When my oldest Grandson shows enough maturity it will be his. I am waiting for availability of a CZ USA Coach Gun and a S&W 929 mm revolver.

It is worth taking time to listen.

This asshole female looked at my beer belly last night and sarcastically said, "Is that Corona or Bud?" I said, "There's a tap underneath; taste it and find out." When you are over sixty who cares? ************************************************************************************ I was talking to a girl in the bar last night. She said, "If you lost a few pounds, had a shave and got your hair cut, you'd look all right." I said, "If I did that, I'd be talking to your friends over there instead of you." When you are over sixty who cares? ************************************************************************************ I went to the pub last night and saw a fat chick dancing on a table. I said, "Nice legs." The girl giggled and said with a smile, "Do you really think so." I said "Definitely! Most tables would have collapsed by now. " When you are over sixty who cares?

He designed the most amazing and durable combat rifle. Far out performed the AR in the Nam era. Might still be the most commonly used military rifle in the world. http://news.msn.com/world/ak-47-rifle-designer-mikhail-kalashnikov-dead#tscptmf

Punishment may be harsh but he was wrong. Do not come into my personal space unless you are invited.

Thanks for the YT tips, I edited it so it works.

I know I have been much less active of late but didn't there used to be a link to YouTube so the video you post would show in the post instead of just the link? If it's there I did not see it, or I just do not know what I am doing.

Too damn bad she does not get to pull the trigger.

I have endured the hardships of ice fishing. My parents had a place on a lake in the Pocono Mtns. of PA. We would cut holes in the ice, set our tip ups and go back to the house to drink hot chocolate and watch out tipups from the kitchen window. Tough day of fishing.

Chile should take a shot at claiming the South Pole.

And people thought the U.S.made land grabs, http://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2013/12/09/canada_makes_territorial_claim_for_north_pole.html

I missed quite a few, I only got 15 so I am not quite dirt.

Forget your glasses when they’re on your forehead? Bet you can remember your second grade teacher’s name. If you can’t remember your current phone number but know the earned run average of 1940s baseball player, this is the quiz for you! 1. In the ’50s, if you had a flat rear tire, you often had to remove the …? a. Necker knob b. Curb feeler c. Fender skirt 2. What color flash bulbs did Dad use for color film? a. Blue b. Pink c. Plaid 3. What was the “parking brake†called when you were a kid? a. Emergency brake b. Pull ‘n’ Stop c. Breaker. Breaker. 4. Way before Air Jordan, what was a kid’s shoe of choice? a. Buster Brown b. PF Flyers c. Old Stinkers 5. In what year did “Dewey Defeat Truman†according to the Chicago Tribune? a. 1946 b. 1948 c. 1952 6. Before the Orkin Man, what technology was part of most homes’ bug deterrence? a. Shoe Fly b. Fly paper c. 50 mm Phlit gun 7. Dixie cups had what printed on their tops? a. Secret decoders b. Movie stars c. WW II propaganda slogans 8. What was the prevailing method of birth control in the ’50s? a. Heavy lifting and cold showers b. Fear c. Girdles and crinoline petticoats 9. Jimmy Durante said what at the end of every show? a. “Aloha, my friends.†b. “Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.†c. “Remember, wherever you go, my nose will get there first.†10. “I’m Popeye the sailor man; I’m Popeye the sailor man. I’m strong to the finish, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , I’m Popeye the sailor man.†a. “’cause I eats me spinach†b. “my dad was big and Finnish c. “isn’t the music a bit tinnish? 11. In the quaint greasy spoon jargon of yore, what did “knock the horns off one, and drag it through the garden†mean? a. 86 the customer, then kick him out the back door b. Rare hamburger or steak with tomato and lettuce c. Cooties 12. Lincoln Logs were for what use? a. A diary of the presidency b. Keep track of fat cats who sleep in the Lincoln Bedroom c. Building toy structures 13. Ward and June bring what to mind? a. A popular TV series called “Leave it to Beaver†b. A Chicago family of butchers and knife sharpeners called The Cleavers c. Inventors of the clicker, Jack Ward and Ernest June 14. Cops and Robbers, Cowboys and Indians, and Zorro are all forms of what? a. Alcoholic beverages b. Capitalism c. Children’s play 15. What was the cheapest way to turn a bicycle into a motorcycle? a. Baseball cards in the spokes b. Rig an electric motor with a very long cord c. Turning left into the path of a Harley 16. Tinkertoys date back to when? a. 1914 b. 1949 c. 1967 17. In grade school, what was the worst thing that could happen to you when being picked for a team? a. Getting picked last b. Getting your uniform dirty c. Not having the team tattoo 18. If we dared to swear at our parents, we immediately found out what _ _ _ _ tasted like.†a. Meatballs b. Soap c. Sasparilla 19. What was one thing the Lone Ranger and Roy Rogers would never do? a. Kill someone b. Shoot a squirrel c. Eat lima beans 20. What convertible offered an optional radio that automatically increased its volume as the car accelerated? a. 1912 Franklin b. 1943 Jeep c. 1957 Ford Thunderbird ANSWERS 1. c) Fender skirts, attached to the rear fenders, covered fully half the wheel streamlining the car. 2. a) Blue 3. a) Emergency brake. We grew up in much more dramatic times. 4. PF Flyers. BF Goodrich patented the Posture Foundation insole, an innovation in comfort and performance, and began adding the new technology to its action shoes. Goodrich shoes with Posture Foundation became known simply as “P-F†in 1937. Fashion trends in the Forties and Fifties saw PF Flyers escaping gyms and ball fields to become fashionable active footwear for everyone. “Everything you do is more fun with PF†read one 1947 magazine ad. In 2001, New Balance acquired the rights to the brand. 5. It was November 3, 1948 when Truman upset Republican Thomas Dewey in the first postwar presidential election. Trib publisher Col. Robt. R. McCormick got the news late. 6. Sticky fly paper hanging from kitchen ceilings was common in American homes until insecticides like Flit became available in ’40s. 7. Most people over 55 recall with nostalgia the Dixie Cup ice cream picture lids that appeared all over America from 1930 to 1954. In the final year, the lids were in 3D, full color, and styled in left and right action poses. These were used in stereo card viewers for the 3D effect. 8. c) This is a tough one. But I’m going with girdles and crinoline petticoats. But I'm more inclined to choose Fear. 9. “Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.†10. a) “cause I eats me spinach†11. Rare hamburger or steak with tomato and lettuce. Other examples: Axle grease – butter; Blowout patches – pancakes; Bowwow, barks, or groundhog – hot dog; Baled hay – shredded wheat; Bessie – roast beef; Bessie in a bowl – stew; Cackleberries – eggs; Rabbit food – salad; Sinkers – donuts; and Sweep the kitchen – hash. 12. c) Building toy structures. 13. a) A popular TV series called “Leave it to Beaver,†perhaps the most unrealistic, misleading and shallow depiction of family life ever produced for TV. 14. c) Children’s play. 15. a) Baseball cards in the spokes. Who among you never did this? 16. a) “1914. Charles H. Pajeau and Robert Pettit, the founders of The Toy Tinkers of Evanston, Illinois, and the creators of the TINKERTOY construction set, knew that the “Thousand Wonder Builder†would continue to inspire the imaginations of children because of its easy-to-use, yet versatile construction system. They’re still made today, now by Hasbro. 17. a) Getting picked last. As an expert on this particular humiliation, I assure you that getting picked last was far better than not getting picked at all. 18. Soap. I wonder? Was this a regional thing? Where I grew up, spanking was the generally preferred method for punishing any childhood misdemeanor. We wouldn’t have known a “time out†to save our lives. 19. a) Kill someone. I can’t remember ever seeing the Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers or other cowboy hero actually kill someone. They would just shoot the gun out of the bad guy’s hand. There was no blood, no violence, just folks wondering who that masked man was. 20. c) 1957 Ford Thunderbird. Hard one but, let’s face it, easy answer. The option was available only that year. SCORING 17 — 20 correct: You are not only older than dirt, but obviously gifted with mind bloat. 12 — 16 correct: Not quite dirt yet, but your mind is definitely muddy, ready to muck up others. 0 – 11 correct: You are one sad excuse of a geezer. To redeem yourself, pull your yellow pants up around your chest, use your earhairs for a comb-over, and shout “This country’s going to hell†five times. Girls? Oh, I can’t imagine any senior woman worth her grey being that obtuse and not being able to lie well about it.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound asleep. Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and says, "Kemo Sabe, look towards sky, what you see?" The Lone Ranger replies, "I see millions of stars." "What that tell you?" asked Tonto. The Lone Ranger ponders for a minute then says, "Astronomically speaking, it tells me there are millions of galaxies. Time wise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three in the morning. Theologically, the Lord is all powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What's it tell YOU, Tonto?" "You dumber than Shit! Someone stole tent."

For those who have experienced Vietnam or have family members who did these photos may be of interest. Some may be upsetting depending upon experience. http://life.time.com/history/vietnam-war-the-story-behind-larry-burrows-1966-photo-reaching-out/#1

I had not seen this post before I had put up my post on the same subject. However reading through alerted me to following one of the suggestions. On my main PC I do have an external hard drive and will backup my files there and then disconnect from the PC or turn off. I also run 3 PC's and usually each is updated as it is used. I have my home desktop PC, my business laptop and a desktop PC in my Pocono house. All are kept relatively up to date. FYI, IMHO if you do not already have an external hard drive they are a very good optional item to have on hand.

Cryto Locker. Google it or follow the link to Fox Philly http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/23783270/crypto-locker-virus-infects-computers-across-us http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/cryptolocker.asp

6 out of 10 is what I also got, I had a good idea on a few but was mostly guessing.

Do you know your potty places? http://toys.usvsth3m.com/crapper-mapper/

An example of some of the work I am involved with, this die is on the smaller side. Many dies are bigger than a large desk. It is a forging die for a crankshaft that is worn and needs repair. The impression is gouged out using carbon arc and the refilled with specific weld material using the GMAW (MIG) process with 1/8" diameter wire. We call it "Flood Welding" and the puddle diameter is often in excess of 2" diameter. Volts are about 32-34 and amperage about 600 to 800. Water cooled torches are generally used but so are some air cooled torches (guns). A competitors video of a manipulator we also sell. Most times they are welded with hand held MIG guns, not a fun job in the heat of summer. Dies are heated to 950 deg F for welding and heat is controlled throughout the process followed by specific heat treating procedures depending on the base alloy and weld alloys used. After heat treatment it is re-sunk by CNN or EDM. Then back in service with usually better die life than the original base alloy.

Plasma cutting is awesome. Especially since it allows you to cut non-ferrous material like aluminum and stainless.

Sorry, HXTR, need disagree with you but also admit at one time I thought the same as you. They have become an industry standard and work very well. With TIG welding it allows you to be right on your start point without guessing in the dark. To qualify myself I am a Journeyman Tool and Die welder, automotive industry and still work in the industry as a technical representative for Eureka Welding Alloys who manufacture specialty FCAW wires and SMAW electrodes. And while I am being technically correct TIG is GTAW. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. So there..............nyaah, nyahh, nyahh,