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by beyoku
Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:24 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: My xbox 360 is dead
Replies: 17
Views: 3798

i have a friend on his SEVENTH xbox 360!
I only play mine a little so im good.
by beyoku
Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:21 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: ADT vs Brinks and Home Security Systems
Replies: 34
Views: 11015

IM pissed with ADT. When i got my system I was on a contract for 2 years. I didnt need a home phone and only had a cellular so i got the wireless deal that uses NO land line. Now a year later these asshats are telling me I have to upgrade my wireless piece and shell out 200.oo I dont want to pay the...
by beyoku
Tue May 08, 2007 6:24 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: Computer Desks
Replies: 44
Views: 12024

I just fell in love with my desk found here: http://www.cottageliving.com/cottage/homes/article/0,21135,1104677,00.html Its too sad they paper "decoupage" it all up. How ugly. Anyway. It looks good in its natural color and its about 6Ft by 2 1/2ft. And it raises up and down. Too bad it doe...
by beyoku
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:25 pm
Forum: TR Distributed Computing Effort
Topic: Anyone SMP folding on old dual processor machines?
Replies: 16
Views: 4326

may want to see check how big that dell server is. I was messing around with an old Compaq i got from work and at the end of the month my electricity bill was almost 600.oo :cry:
lesson learned.
by beyoku
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:19 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: For laptop CPU, which is better....?
Replies: 9
Views: 1946

This has been as low as 700 i think. http://www.everex.com/products/xt5000t/xt5000t.htm Specifications: AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-50 (1.6GHz) (512MB L2 Cache) 1024MB DDR2 System Memory 100GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support 17.0" WXGA DiamondB...
by beyoku
Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:03 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Why do smokers believe they have a license to litter?
Replies: 36
Views: 9093

I freaking hate smokers.
When i see people toss buds on the ground (especially corporate folks outside office buildings!) I stop and tell them to "pick it up" Some times they do. LOL you should try it.
by beyoku
Sun Nov 26, 2006 3:26 pm
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: 72" Toshiba HDTV DLP $2600 - Thoughts?
Replies: 17
Views: 3676

Toshibas where having some issues with that model and faulty bulbs. i have been trying to find the link for you but i have only come up with this so far. http://www.highdefforum.com/showthread.php?t=19806 http://www.highdefforum.com/showthread.php?t=27087 http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/archive/index...
by beyoku
Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:25 am
Forum: Linux, Unix, and Assorted Madness
Topic: XGl: Too Much Fun!
Replies: 23
Views: 8393

Think this can run this on either???

AMD MP's @ 2100 ghz
512 ram
NVDA Gforce 2 GTS 64MB
(holding on, cost me over 400.00)

latpop (emachines 6809)
Athlon 64 3200
512 ram
ati 9600
by beyoku
Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:13 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Dropping out of college
Replies: 37
Views: 8823

The most important thing to get from college is a degree. It doesn't matter what the degree is in, it just matters that you get that 4 year degree. What an employer needs to see is that you've dedicated yourself for 4 years and have gotten the degree! You'll be trained in for your job, that doesn't...
by beyoku
Tue Sep 05, 2006 11:00 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: A New Hobby
Replies: 37
Views: 7022

If your jsut starting get any of the cheaper cameras with 10x Optical zoom.
by beyoku
Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:15 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Sony's next PS3 mistake:
Replies: 57
Views: 14096

i dont care i know im still getting one if i can. And i will just buy another cable if i have to. People that have the money to drop 600.00 on a videogame console shouldnt have to sweat over an extra 50.00. If you do then maybe you should be spending that money to get your child's teeth fixed.
by beyoku
Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:22 pm
Forum: Processors
Topic: Life is not fair. (Core 2 Duo)
Replies: 24
Views: 3850

Same thing just happened to me! 7 overdrafts at 33.oo each all because a vendor was zealous.
by beyoku
Thu Jul 20, 2006 6:51 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Going back to Africa.
Replies: 27
Views: 7984

Everything is cool right now and as expected. i have purchased a few CD's and will be checkin in to see how muc hit would be to ship the Tej or how many bottles i can bring back. Also at an exchange rate for people that want currancy it would be easy to bring back 10,5,1 since thats is only about 1....
by beyoku
Sat Jul 15, 2006 10:40 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Going back to Africa.
Replies: 27
Views: 7984

Re: Going back to Africa.

Also plan to scout for a summer home. In Africa???? I thought it was always blazing hot down there. Maybe a winter home would be better. Ethiopia doesnt get too hot. It will be low 70's and scattered showers the entire time am there. Trying to get a job with the school system = summers off. http://...
by beyoku
Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:36 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Going back to Africa.
Replies: 27
Views: 7984

Bring me back an Ethoepian. For just pennies a day, he will enjoy living in my AC'd apartment eating every day, and bathing regularly. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/spl/hi/picture_gallery/06/africa_ethiopia_shoe_shine_girl/html/1.stm When they say pennies a day that is not an understatement. This ...
by beyoku
Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:59 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Going back to Africa.
Replies: 27
Views: 7984

Yeah, "Mead" would be it. I am unsure if i can ship it back at this point and if the shipping would be Charged at the cheap rate. Although 1 USD = 9 birr you cant buy Gold like that so shipping something of that weight would be about 23 Dollars US. The wine would be cheap though. I am traveling ligh...
by beyoku
Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:26 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Going back to Africa.
Replies: 27
Views: 7984

Naw, i was born in the US and i am just a "Regular American" but i do have in-laws there. I actually was told you can get an AK-47 along the Ethio/Kenya border for about 8.oo US :o At first i didnt believe but then i was told by another person about 10.oo. So, i have so far: -A few bills in Birr. -S...
by beyoku
Mon Jul 10, 2006 1:43 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Going back to Africa.
Replies: 27
Views: 7984

Going back to Africa.

So here it is. Taking a trip back to Africa. I will be in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. I wanted to take a stroll through the historical circuit to the north via a few flights but i only have 2 weeks. Will be visiting a few friends, extended family and seeing wife. I am a tad bit worried abo...
by beyoku
Wed Jul 05, 2006 11:26 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Steak
Replies: 71
Views: 10381

I am a Filet Mignon freak. Most times a use only Sea Salt or Kosher Salt and Fresh ground pepper. For years i would toss all kind of seasoning on it but now i only perfer Salt/Pepper. Things that help me and what i like: -Sear the meat as soon as you can. -Get the salt to melt on the raw steak inste...
by beyoku
Thu Jun 15, 2006 7:19 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: A slight crush?
Replies: 79
Views: 16138

find a new job.
by beyoku
Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:49 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: From coffee to green tea
Replies: 30
Views: 5904

Green Teas are pretty good and good for you as well. One key to making it is to keep it "light" even if its too weak it will always be better than drinking green tea that is too strong. Another key is not to fully boil the water. You want to get it hot enough so it starts to bubble - but not too hot...
by beyoku
Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:53 am
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: The new MSI s271
Replies: 0
Views: 1548

The new MSI s271

I am looking into getting this laptop when it comes out. I have been wanting an thin and light athlon 64 for a while. The new ones with x2s are right around the corner and i found this website that has a full review...in Russian. I am at work. Anyone know of a good site to translate pages? Most are ...
by beyoku
Wed Feb 01, 2006 11:50 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: W00T! I bought a house!
Replies: 21
Views: 2675

congratulations.
I bought my first house last year. I will hit 1 year actually this week.
One thing to consider would be to pay extra on the principal. THis makes a HUGE difference.
http://mortgage-x.com/calculators/prepayments.htm - simple calculator.
by beyoku
Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:21 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How to get over a girl....????!?
Replies: 57
Views: 11871

EDIT BY MOD - Captain Ned - That'll be enough of that.

No, get another girl. Also send her a letter and close the relationship.
by beyoku
Fri Dec 23, 2005 10:14 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Yo' Mama - Back in the days.
Replies: 38
Views: 7588

Yo mama so short she sits on the curb and swings her feet.

Your momma so ugly its looks like she was in a dryer full of rocks.
by beyoku
Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:00 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Yo' Mama - Back in the days.
Replies: 38
Views: 7588

Your momma's so fat, when you have sex with her you have to strap a 2x4 to your ass so you don't fall in. Your momma so fat that after i fell in i bumped into a guy and told him "i have a flashlight and maybe when can crawl outta here. He replied, "if you help me find my car keys we can drive up ou...
by beyoku
Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:09 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Yo' Mama - Back in the days.
Replies: 38
Views: 7588

Your momma so dumb she thought a Quarterback was a refund.

Your momma so dirty she jumped in the tub and the water jumped out.

Your momma mouth is so messed up she literally uses a TOOTHbrush.
by beyoku
Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:45 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Yo' Mama - Back in the days.
Replies: 38
Views: 7588

Yo mama so dumb we told her it was chili outside and she got a bowl.

Yo mama so fat WE ARE IN HER RIGHT NOW!
by beyoku
Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:17 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Yo' Mama - Back in the days.
Replies: 38
Views: 7588

Yo mama so skinny she can hoola hoop through cheerio.

Yo mama is so dumb, she took a donut back cause it had a whole in it.

Yo mama is so fat she sat on a dollar and made 4 quarters.
by beyoku
Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:08 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: sad songs
Replies: 36
Views: 10102

This is what you want.

Artists - Godspeed You Black Emperor!
Song - Terrible Canyons Of Static - Atomic Clock - Chart #3 - World PoliceAnd Friendly Fire - ...The Buildings They Are Sleeping Now
Album - Lift Yr. Skinny Fists Like Antennas To Heaven disc 1
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