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Howdy all, been a while. Just thought I'd stop by and see what everyone was up to.

I've been rather consistently busy with school, work, reading, working on cars, or going to races for the last year or so, but I'm gaining a little free time now.

Deficits don't matter, lols.

Also: Martial law lols.

Just kinda' curious.

[What makes a good photo for you? Do you prefer to have the ability to create your own meaning to a photo or to see a very detailed photo with an obvious, powerful meaning?]

Need a few responses by Wednesday for a class. thxmuch

What is the purpose of photography/possible purposes of photography?

Do you consider photography to be an art form? Do you feel that to be the primary purpose of photography?

Does there seem to be a language within photography?

Is photography more aimed at persuasion or truth?

Which photo carries more meaning: an ambiguous photo with little detail where the viewer is left to his own creativity to determine what is happening, or a very detailed photo which leaves little need for creativity?

How important is the subject/context of a photograph? (an average photo of your family vs. an amazing photo of some random family)

What makes a good photo for you?

Answering these individually or just generally discussing would great.

tl;idc edit: What makes a good photo for you? Do you prefer to have the ability to create your own meaning to a photo or to see a very detailed photo with an obvious, powerful meaning?

I would like to join x86 'cause I've been here for way too long to not be a member. Plus, if you vote me in, it will unite the blacks and whites and remove any racial resentment that may be haunting the forums (I can't speak for crazed.). And I'll pass a bill so that latinos can legally come across the border as citizens quickly and efficiently, which will effectively cut down on illegal immigration, but at the same time is not amnesty, everybody wins!

But srsly, I know you guys pretty well and think it's about time. Somebody mail Towelie and ask for his vote, lul.

http://shirt.woot.com/Default.aspx?WootSaleId=5070

Figured you should probably buy this... since I'm going to. We could be matching.

Off topic posts are on topic. Fuck. =(.

k, so, Death metal music with gangsta rap vocals and lyrics.

And uhh, I'm no gangster rapper, so I need motivation. Or lyrics.

I needs from you, x86, gangsta rap lyrical ideas. Preferrably something close to NWA, Geto Boys, Easy E.... etc.

Thanks.

Over summer. Playing on some server with a bunch of kids from my school.

I'm thinking Mage or Rogue.

http://www.guildwars.com/press/releases/pressrelease-2007-03-27.php
http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Guild_Wars_2

Looks like it's going to be pretty good. Should attract a bigger audience than GW1. Not that it matters to anyone here, but they're making a pretty smooth transition over from GW1->GW2.

Anyone here planning on playing? Keep in mind - No monthly fees. =)

I have two favorites. One has been a long time favorite:
Mojito:
2 ounces of rum, perferrably something light, such as Bacardi
1 ounce of lime juice
2 teaspoons of sugar
1 good pinch of mint
   Some people add soda water, I don't, so I'm not sure how much.

and one a newly acquired favorite (as I was in Mexico and had the ability to try several drinks (drinking laws down there rule)):
Golden Cadillac:
1 ounce Galliano   (Galliano is a herbal Italian liqueur, heavy in licorice and vanilla, very good on a sour stomach)
2 ounces creme de cacao
1 ounce cream

I appriciate all ideas posted, and will work to try them as quickly as I can.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VqS7MSnTljk

Hah. Brilliant turkeys. A dozen or so turkeys sit on the waiting track for an outbound train from NJ.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=z7KctT839u0 (NSFW)

Hah. Not sure whether to post here or Humor.

So uh, my school got broken into.

This was after the (likely in the millions range) spending of much taxpayer money to pay for 33 security cameras. The reason they weren't effective: They aren't activated until January 1st, 2007. You may ask, what's the point of a security camera that doesn't actually record anything? Especially when it's known that it's not recording? Well, the answer is quite simple, it gives a vandal something to vandalize.

They got on a roof access ladder, climbed on the roof, and broke the glass window into my chemistry class. From there, they stole many chemicals and ravaged the class. They then moved on to the rest of the school. They broke into the office, which is well guarded with doors... with locks... Unfortunately, apparently, everyone who works for every state funded organization that worked on my school failed to realize that hinging doors from the outside is completely pointless, as all it takes to get in is a screwdriver. They unhinged all the doors and threw them across the room, usually slamming them into walls. They stole a bunch of stuff from the office, and then trashed/stole the cameras. So, I heard damage estimates at $10k, but with the price of chemicals, the price of doors, the price of placing doors, and the $3,000 projector that was stolen... I think it was a wee bit more than that.

The cops were there, and conducting a full scale crime scene. My chemistry class was moved to the theater today, where we lounged and didn't do anything. I thought the whole ordeal was pretty funny.

I was just curious how you all feel about the recent fighting in and around Israel. It's starting to flare up a bit. I think it may develope into something of good size.

What's your take on things? Who do you think should have the land? Should America get involved? How 'bout the UN?

My main box (the one with all my AP English homework on it.) just went out. I left with it running fine, no problems. I just had about a 2-3 second power outage (due to lightning?). After the outage, I went to look at the computer. It said, and I quote "Disk read error. ctrl+alt+del to restart." I restarted, same thing. Well first it has the "Compaq" little intro thing. I really need some help here. Is the hard drive screwed? I need it before Tuesday. Is it a lost hope? I could start typing this English stuff up again...

I like to mess around with potato guns occasionally. I made one out of steel that runs on air, its very clean and a bit more powerful than regular hairspray powered potato guns (also more reliable.).

Anyone wanna know how to build a hairspray one? I could help.

Ever hear a phrase that made you think wtf?  post it here.

(when raining really hard outside) "Its gonna' rain Christ off the cross."

(when you have to wake up really early) "aww man, lets go, Ive gotta wake up at the crack of christ."

I have plenty more not christ related, but i cant think of 'em

I dont know how many people would be interested in this, nor how hard it would be to do, but I think there should be a topic under the Developement category that reguards music in some way shape or form. General talks could be about bands - instruments - websites of good reference to bands and instruments. I've heard of a few talking about guitar on here, and I'm not sure how many there are here, but i think pretty much everyone is musically inclined. Just a thought.

well - im not really new here - but i think im finally becoming active. well - im real life friends with newby - and uh - im into cars (mostly old and custom stuff - not chinky stuff i.e. civics or wop stuff i.e. ferarri) - i play guitar, and im getting to be decent - i like welding and making stuff and im currently working on a car with my dad - in music im pretty varied - but generally stick to anything with a good guitar. http://www.last.fm/user/Danx86/ should give you an idea of musics. ive made a bit of art in the past - i like to screw around with fractal programs and such. religon - uh - pretty much athiest - buddhist if anything (the philosophy behind it, anyway.) politically i dont like the views of most americans (republican or democrat) because i think political parties are the lazy way out. for example, lets say bush had a kid and named him john bush - he would be sponsored by republicans no matter what his views are - he could have 100% democratic views, and get 90% of the republican vote (and 10% of the democratic vote). i just think the whole party system is screwed, but eh, what can i do?