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  1. Buckaroo Banzai Lives!

    in Dark Champions

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    Agh! I hate you... it's outta my price range and even harder to get here in the Philippines.

     

    Anyway - I'm bout to run a search - are there any versions of Buckaroo or the Blue Blazer regulars? The only one I know is this one

     

    Being fairly ignorant of how things work for the Phillipines (in terms of mail order), I might suggest you try Columbia House's or BMG's DVD clubs. I got mine through CH. Fairly inexpensive (no more so than a new release DVD, if memory serves... it might've even been less exepensive than that).

     

    It's worth it for the short documentary of Buckaroo's childhood, and some of the deleted/special features.

     

    Funny thing is, I played the ending credits FIRST, simply to hear the theme song. Anybody know if they ever released a soundtrack?

  2. Musings on Random Musings

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: Musings on Random Musings

     

     

    So if you say you don't have clearance, they're hearing that you're UNCLEARABLE. Hence the look. Tell them you don't have current clearance but you are clearable to the specified level.

     

    Doc

     

    Here's one... what would keep one from a clearance? I mean, would a misdemeanor do it? I know I can get a secret; one of my sergeants (who works for the State Dept in his civvie job) tells me there are guys who have grand theft auto on their records with TS clearance. Anybody know if that's possible? I'd just like to know what I can tell employers...

  3. Musings on Random Musings

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    That's because they need somebody who's cleared' date=' and they need them yesterday, and the gubmint used to take like 9 months to process your clearance [i']before[/i] nineeleven, so I can only guess how long it must take now.

     

    I think that, legally, they're not supposed to be able to turn down your application purely because you don't have an active clearance. IANAL. Of course, there is no way for the rejected applicant to prove this in court.

     

    What really irks me is that I'm SUPPOSED to have at least a Secret clearance (certain personal knowledge neccesitates it). My unit has dragged it's feet for the past 6 years, everywhere from ignoring my requests to telling me outright that I don't need it. Found the order that states that I do. Now that I'm on the way out, of course, they're not too inclined to waste time with it.

     

    I guess I can wave buh-bye to some federal jobs.

  4. Musings on Random Musings

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    Some small piece of justice out of all of this' date=' then. The irony of having to fight to get justice out of a bunch of judges is soul wrenching. Its times like this when I wish I truly [i']were[/i] an archmage. Oh, the curses that would be cast...

     

    Sounds a bit like... justice, eh? ;)

     

    Worldmaker, hope better days find you soon.

  9. Answers & Questions

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: Answers & Questions

     

    A. Always reach for a Hamilton Beach. It slices and dices and cuts Janet's vices, and makes loads and loads of julienned fries... whatever the heck they are.

     

    Q. I need something sharp. Something that can cut through bone. And I want to be able to hide it under my jacket. What do you suggest?

     

    A. Black and blue.

  14. The cranky thread

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: The cranky thread

     

    Yes' date=' from my traveling experience, perkiness is not a desirable characteristic. Instead, aspiring flight attendants should strive to be bossy, aloof and sadistic while maintaining a frigid veneer of politeness. A total inability to apply makeup is a definite plus.[/quote']

     

    Too true. Our flight from Kuwait to Germany had a couple of German stewardesses onboard. We were understandably excited, and one of the women was becoming increasingly annoyed, and eventually said "Gentlemen, if you wish to return home, you will have to take your seats. Now."

     

    One of my buddies, in his best-ever fake German accent, then yelled aloud: "Sit down, or vee vill strap you down!"

     

    "Helga" was not amused, though all the Marines onboard were. ;)

  16. The cranky thread

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: The cranky thread

     

    Someone swiped my sandwich from the company fridge! Oh' date=' I am [i']so[/i] pissed. Do not come between the Old Man and his food!

     

    That happens here a lot. It's bad enough when it's not marked, but when people deliberately take stuff that's marked as yours, that's grounds to seeing justice done.

     

    It was suggested that hot sauce be added to the meal. My brother did this to a guy at work; had him in tears by the time he was done. Turns out it was one of the very products Klytus linked to. :)

  17. The cranky thread

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: The cranky thread

     

    I must apoligize for the stupider members of my sex who don't understand that chivalry is a good thing' date=' no, he's not holding the door for you so he can get into your pants, and saying "thank you" is not a crime. Somewhere along the way, all these feminist, agressive, "damn-it-I-can-do-it-myself" types forgot their manners. If it helps, I allways say thank you when someone (male or not) holds the door for me![/quote']

     

    I did encounter a girl in college who actually told me "I hold my own doors." I had held it for her and her friend; the friend said thank you. I closed the door in the girl's face (her friend had already cleared it) and told her "I can see why."

     

    Never forgot that, for the simple reason I felt bad afterwards. She had it coming, but there wasn't a whole lot of politeness on my part on that one...

     

    On the flipside, I imagine more than one woman HAS encountered 'that guy' who thinks holding the door open for her is tantamount to bedding her down. So, I just keep it in the back of my mind that some guys are 'looking for something', and try not to let it get to me. Still kind of bothered me yesterday, though. *shrug*

  18. The cranky thread

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: The cranky thread

     

    I usually nod and smile to who I'm holding the door open for. If they don't acknowledge that...

     

    Then I get surly.

     

    I don't even really look at them like I'm expecting something... I mean, I watch them to make sure they clear the door, but that's about it.

     

    Held the door open for a girl here at work (I hold it open for anybody behind me, so it's not like I was trying for chivalry points). She looked at me, kept walking.

     

    My response was to loudly announce "You're welcome." in a smart-ass tone.

     

    I don't know why it irks me; or why it irked me so much at that moment. I think I'm just tired.

  20. The cranky thread

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: The cranky thread

     

    *breathes deeply* Okay I feel better now that I've gotten that out. I understand why Rachelle choose to break up with me instead of disobey her mother, but it still hurts. :(

     

    ~Amused

     

    Holy cow. You know, up till now I never even realized Amused was a teenager (I generally don't pay attention to sigs). Your posts put you well beyond your years.

     

    As for the issue... some people prove to be pretty intolerant; unfortunately, there isn't a great deal you can do about them. As for your friend... well, it's her loss. But you've obviously got your wits about you- I don't forsee something like this keeping you down for long. :)

     

    At any rate, I'm sorry to hear about it. :(

  21. The cranky thread

    in Non-Gaming Discussion

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    Re: The cranky thread

     

    I was so ready to enjoy the pizza that is going to be provided for staff meeting later today. Right up until I needed to answer nature's call, and fell victim to the phenomenon that every adult male has encountered at least once:

     

    A mound of crap so immense that the guy before you either couldn't or wouldn't flush it down.

     

    I swear. This just about beats out wiping snot on the urinal walls. :sick:

  25. When I Am the Benevolent Ruler....

    in Fantasy Hero

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    Re: When I Am the Benevolent Ruler....

     

    If asked to judge a beauty a contest between several rival Godesses, I shall decline as politely as possible. If forced to participate, I shall base my choice of winner on the Godess most able to offer post-contest protetion, and prepare for the worst.

     

    In this particular instance, you must confess that a mortal should NEVER judge a goddess on any basis, for it is simply not your place as a mote on the immortal tapestry. Then beat feet for the hills.

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