<![CDATA[Comments from BigDanInTX]]> <![CDATA[Comments from BigDanInTX]]> <![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Pennycam Captures Convenience Store Thieves, Penny Pinchers]]> @Toshie: Isn't that from Blade Runner?

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Caption Contest: The Google Maps Prius Gets a Speeding Ticket]]> Cop: "Sir, while I do appreciate what you're doing for your company, I don't think the camera was intended to look at the sorority house for over an hour..."

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Fujitsu F706i is an Underwater TV Phone For Girls in Tubs]]> (*CRINGES*) Just had to do it, didn't you?? =-[

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Houston, We Have a Problem. A Really BIG Problem.]]> @jiggaman2: See my comment 4 above yours. ;-]
@BigDanInTX:

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on All Things D: World Debut of Guitar Hero 4]]> This shall crash and burn. We already own controllers. All we want is the game itself, not MORE instruments...

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Houston, We Have a Problem. A Really BIG Problem.]]> I love the Huggies Wipes that are available. ;-]

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Doctors Using Pig Powder to Regrow a Soldier's Finger]]> Ahhh...the beginnings of the ManBearPig... =-O

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on OLPC XO Laptop 2.0 Has Dual Touchscreens, Looks Amazing and Future-y]]> Neat concept, but it'll be delayed and cost about 4-5 times what was originally thought. Just don't get those guys from the OLED keyboard group to help. They'll make it worse.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Israeli Institute Plans Battlefield Medevac UAVs]]> They could implement the same exact technology if a jet pilot goes down or a helicopter for Search and Rescue. They would need more than one spot on board though for more than one person, but if it works for one, it could work for many. That way, you don't risk a rescue crew to do the saving.

Just an idea. ;-]

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on The Most Awesome Song Ever, Scientifically Speaking, Sucks So, So Hard]]> @Optimus-Prime: Beat me to it, man!! =-[

Scientifically manufacturing a song will never work. It requires soul and heart.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Notes: Banhammers Locked and Loaded Or Whatever]]> @discounteggroll: Tanhammer ftw!!

I have seen many many bad comments lately as well. I'm glad you guys will be blasting those peoples into oblivion!

@Git Em SteveDave: Cake or DEATH?!

@nutbastard: I actually expected to see one! =-o

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on UK Government Wants to Build a Database of Every Phone Call and Email]]> That's what happens when they start to chip away at civil liberties. They do it a little bit at a time. Just one small bit at a time. This continues until one day you wake up and you have no rights.

"It's not bad" you say. "Okay if you don't do anything wrong" you say. Wrong!

If we keep giving them little bits, we won't have anything left for ourselves...

Think about that.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Do You Want to Know What Muscles Sound Like?]]> You'd think he'd do this with a short-sleeved shirt on so he wouldn't have to keep adjusting the sleeves.

The concept is interesting, but he's making it too air-guitar-esque for my tastes.

He needs to shower, brush his teeth, clean his room. Girlfriend will probably help, but it's the nature of the beast, unfortunately. ;-]

On a side note:
Most people who shout "Troll" are Trolls themselves. It's how they throw people off their scent.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on DIY Intel Atom Computer]]> Ack, wrong link...
[www.mini-itx.com]

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on DIY Intel Atom Computer]]> If I had the money, I'd do something like this as a home theater PC. The box I have now is a little on the big size. I saw these cases and the less gaudy ones could sit right alongside my UVerse router...
[www.mini-itx.com]

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Virtual Pinball Game "Moving Parts" Addictive Even In Cooperation Mode]]> I love me some pinball. This is a neat diversion, but won't replace the real thing for me. =-]

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on The Most Horrifying Playstation 3 Ad Ever Makes Me Loyal to the Xbox 360 for Life (NSFW)]]> mein eyes...mein EYES!! x-o

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Lextech App Turns Your iPhone into a Surveillance Device]]> This can already be done via a web browser on public cameras. It's just taking it a step further and making it a web application that can control YOUR stuff. This is wicked cool IMO.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Justin Timberlake Presents New MTV Reality Show Called "The Phone"]]> lame lame lame lame lame. Oh, and lame.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on DC Lawmaker Wants Cop Guns to Have Mini FPS Cameras]]> Why not just mount head-cams on them and be done with it? Most of the inappropriate actions of the officers occur WITHOUT the firearm unholstered. Why not show them with the night stick beating the hell out of the perp when he really didn't need it? If they knew everything they did was on tape, not just from the dash cam and not randomly by onlookers, they'd perform in the best interest of the people, not themselves.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on DIY Party Button: For Emergency Use Only]]> It's the modern equivalent of the disco ball, lava lamps, and the cargo area of a van. GROOOVY Baby!

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Google Street View Becomes Google Bag View in Alaska]]> @Gann: Beat me to it. Damn.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Razer vs. SteelSeries PC Gaming Gear Battlemodo: Which One Made Me a Better Gamer?]]> I'd love to see a review/comparison of the gaming pads available. Belkin Nostromo n52 & n52te, Wolf Claw, Z-Board, Fang, etc.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Razer vs. SteelSeries PC Gaming Gear Battlemodo: Which One Made Me a Better Gamer?]]> @FubarGuy: I'm with FLOT and the nick is [FLOT]Xanthias. Worse case, hook up on XFire and look for Xanthias. =-]

I almost bought a Razer Card/Headset on Woot a couple weeks ago. If it wasn't for the fact that my company owes me 6 paychecks, I probably would have. I really need surround headphones for gaming, but never found any for a reasonable price (<$150). Anyone know of any?

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Pepper Spray Gel Ensures Your Attackers Eyes Get Burnt and Stay Burnt]]> I went through Security and Bodyguard training here in Texas (a career path I ended up not pursuing). As part of the final part of training, we had to be maced in the face with Law Enforcement grade mace. Let me tell you, it is NOT PLEASANT! Even with having buckets of clean water and soap (forget which kind is recommended), it was a painful experience.

While I see the benefit of a potential victim being able to get FAR away from their would-be assailant, I can see this being overused/abused. I just hope it isn't.

On the technical side of things, because there is no mist, you don't have to worry about anyone else getting hit by it, including yourself. The blowback from the macing can affect the person dishing it out as well. With this, it wouldn't be a problem.

All that being said...

"Don't Paste Me Bro!"

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on World's Tallest Lego Tower Reaches 100-Foot Mark]]> It's all about being safe. The guy wires are there to keep it from toppling over and the pole is for stability in the wind, I'm sure. I don't think you could even do something like this without SOME sort of safety measure in place.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Razer vs. SteelSeries PC Gaming Gear Battlemodo: Which One Made Me a Better Gamer?]]> Figured I'd plug our main COD4 server (HQ)... ;-]
64.34.182.3:28960

We also run one with Custom Maps on the same IP but +1 on the port. We beta test some maps for developers too, so they may be a little rough around the edges, but most of them are wicked for multi-play!

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Razer vs. SteelSeries PC Gaming Gear Battlemodo: Which One Made Me a Better Gamer?]]> I don't dig on any of those for gaming.

Logitech MX518 - LOVE the 8 buttons on it, which are all mapped to something useful (Sprint, Grenades, Push-to-talk for External VOIP, PTT for Interal VOIP).

Saitek II Keyboard (don't use it for gaming, but I like the keys ALOT).

Belkin Nostromo Gamepad - This thing RULES for FPS gaming! I have everything I need in easy reach. The only key I don't have mapped is Tab to check my scores in COD4, but I can reach that easily with my thumb with how I have it set up.

I also have some Plantronics USB headset I picked up when my X-Fi Gamer card wouldn't let me restore my output jack (it's a multi-purpose jack and it somehow got stuck in Digital or input, don't remember which). USB plug-and-play for the win.

Any other COD4 players out there? =-]

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Speed Racer Slot Race Cars Were Bound to Happen from the Beginning]]> If it wasn't for the fact my boys would murder this set, I'd get it for them. I'd rather spend $20 on a set that'll die in a few days than $70. Wicked cool though.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on USB Poker Chips, Go "All In" with the Gambling Addiction]]> I like poker, but this is just stretching the fan bois appreciation just a tad. It's a good way to hide data if you have a chip collection though! ;-]

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Amazon Sues New York to Stop Collecting Sales Tax]]> @drewls: Yeah, my Grandfather told me that with many people, when young and don't have anything (since you haven't worked and accumulated any wealth) they are a Democrat. They don't have anything and they feel that people that have it should share it with everyone else. Then, when they get older and wiser, they have managed to earn more and save more. It is then that the Government starts to take things from you and you realize just how silly it is, so you become a Republican.

I'm all for social programs and such, but the tax system we have now sucks b@77$. Everyone should be taxed the same regardless of the income they make. If they can be smart enough to make it, why penalize them for it?! Corporations get WAY too many breaks, but they do have to pay twice the Witholding tax against their employees.

This whole thing needs a big overhaul, IMO.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Amazon Sues New York to Stop Collecting Sales Tax]]> It's the first step in taxing all online purchases and it needs to be stopped. There is a Federal law saying they won't tax the internet...yet...so, why does NY think it's okay if THEY do it??

All this will do is hurt online retailers. The cost of living there is so high, it's no surprise their residents turned to the internet for a little cost savings. Just like the Federal Government shouldn't raise taxes to pay for their crappy programs, State governments shouldn't either.

They get plenty of money already. Let them re-balance their budget instead of enacting more F'ing taxes!!

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Question of the Day: Leave Your Computer On Or Turn It Off?]]> I only recently started putting it into Standby at night.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on RC-12 Mini Camera is Tiny, Works Underwater, Wireless to 30 Meters]]> I'd love a WIRED version of this camera. I'd stick it in/on the books I have on my shelf in my cubicle. That way, I can see if my boss is coming down the aisle!

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Dell's XPS 730 H2C Tower Can Run Crysis at Full Specs Starting at a Mere $4,000]]> If we are discussing Crysis, why put Tabula Rasa on the screen? What a disappointing game THAT was... =-/

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Fujitsu's "Zero-Watt" Monitor Uses Zero Power in Standby Mode]]> That is pretty impressive. Now make one that uses Zero Watts when it's ON!! =-D

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Crossing Guards Become Big Brothers]]> Undoubtedly, this is like a surveillance camera in a grocery/convenience/retail store. The only time the camera will be looked at is if there's an incident. It seems more likely they have a recording unit they switch on when they start their shift. If something happens, they can log the incident, send in the tape, and replace it.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on TeaCube Auto-Undangles Tea Bags for Perfect Cuppas]]> *wife wakes up, puzzled*
*pulls cube off her head*
"WTF is this?"
"You've been tea-bagged, dear..."

=-D

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on Falx Promises Private Tilt-Rotor Aircraft. Verdict: Improbable]]> A friend of mine was killed in an training exercise in one of those Osprey POS's. He and the rest of the Marines on-board were killed instantly. NO FRIGGIN' WAY would I entrust myself or my family to this technology.

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<![CDATA[BigDanInTX commented on How An Electronic Lock Helped a Crazy Austrian Man Keep His Daughter as a Sex Slave For 24 Years]]> I don't understand the "punishment" either. Just one rape charge? 15 years?!

This is beyond a typical rape case. This is 24 years of rape and IMPRISONMENT!! Last I had read, he had fathered 3 of her children, that's proof of at least 3 times she was raped. Add in the imprisonment of not only HER, but her children as well.

This is on the border of something you see in a war crimes tribunal, as it's equally sick and disgusting as those crimes, just on a more specific level.

This guy deserves to be thrown in jail with the sodomites and then "trained" daily. Maybe then, he'll earn his penance.

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