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by tao_jones
Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Lets get some *GENERAL DISCUSSIONS* going
Replies: 70
Views: 15396

Indy wrote:I guess it's better than a twenty year old thread...

:D
I tried to revive the old "BUMP" thread but it looks like it was moved to the VIP Lounge. :rotfl:
by tao_jones
Mon Jan 20, 2020 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Lets get some *GENERAL DISCUSSIONS* going
Replies: 70
Views: 15396

1. Who's gonna win for president? Generally apathetic
2. Is there life on other planets? Definitely on Uranus
3. Intel vs. AMD - Intel Proc with AMD eGPU
4. How many fps can the eye really see? 3.14
5. What is your favorite puter game? Divinity II
6. What state do you live in? (besides denial ...
by tao_jones
Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: We have any cordcutters here?
Replies: 17
Views: 8257

We dropped DirecTV over a year ago. We mainly use Netflix and Hulu but I do pick up PS Vue for college football season. I need the Big Ten Network for some of the Michigan football games and AMC for The Walking Dead.

AppleTV in the bedroom and living room. Roku in the office. FireTV for the man ...
by tao_jones
Fri Jul 14, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: 2017 Roll Call
Replies: 84
Views: 27660

Lefty wrote:TJ, holy **** man its great to see you back!!!111!!!
Thanks bud. I still lurk around everynow and then.
by tao_jones
Tue Jul 11, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Is it me, or does Google News now suck?
Replies: 11
Views: 3607

I hate it when using a desktop browser. I normally skim the page looking for an article that gets my attention. It seems like now there is less overall content.
by tao_jones
Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: 2017 Roll Call
Replies: 84
Views: 27660

Still alive and kicking.
by tao_jones
Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Happy Birthday tao_jones !!!!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 1123

Thanks guys!
by tao_jones
Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:52 am
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: I bought another new lens,pics to follow
Replies: 4
Views: 2404

I have 4,I am selling the 60mm though,I still want to get a 300 to 400mm telephoto.

Canon EF 50 1.4 USM__ Canon EFS 60 2.8 Macro USM (for sale) __Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM_Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L __


I am selling the T1i body and I ordered a canon 50D

Sounds like a nice collection. Have ...
by tao_jones
Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:25 pm
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: I bought another new lens,pics to follow
Replies: 4
Views: 2404

Great pics. How many lenses do you have now for your camera?
by tao_jones
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Awesome way to quit a job..
Replies: 38
Views: 3214

Reminds me of Jerry McGuire when he takes off but grabs teh fish.
by tao_jones
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Disney playing the new "Rip you off" game?
Replies: 20
Views: 3026

Just can't see myself going on Xmas - to me that's my time to relax and enjoy the day plus I can't see any kid wanting to do this either but then again I guess some believe in Mickey more.

When we went we stayed at the park and would go back to our room in the early afternoon to let our little ...
by tao_jones
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Disney playing the new "Rip you off" game?
Replies: 20
Views: 3026

So they have a option to pay more to skip others in line already waiting or something, if so isn't that kinda wrong?

Shadow posted all the info but its really awesome. They also stop people from loading up and hoarding the fast passes by putting a time limit on how soon you can get another one ...
by tao_jones
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: The mosque in NYC
Replies: 161
Views: 13916

I would rather see NYC build a memorial/garden-ish area where people from all faiths could go and remember the people that lost their lives on 9/11. I dont say this because I hold any ill-will against people of the Muslim faith because Christians have not been the poster children for tolerance ...
by tao_jones
Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Disney playing the new "Rip you off" game?
Replies: 20
Views: 3026

We went over spring break this year and it was awesome. I would say book through a travel agent if you know one...they have ways of finding the good promos. Your better off buying the 3+ day pass...its pretty much impossible to get through all the parks in a day or two.

Also the fast pass option is ...
by tao_jones
Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: oBama administration=Regime
Replies: 27
Views: 2972

Roody wrote:No more then what the last one did.
:nod:

It's easy to pick out the faults of others and ignore your own party's failings.
by tao_jones
Wed Jul 28, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Summer almost over.... then what?
Replies: 11
Views: 1256

Football and a break from the heat!
by tao_jones
Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: I need votes please - for a photo contest!!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 1855

Done
by tao_jones
Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Professor's 13 Keys Predict Obama Will Get Re-Elected
Replies: 23
Views: 2700

Our form of government isn't broken but the people that run it under the influence of corporate money are broken.


The key would finding people above the influence of money and power but that is not likely. You could kick the special interest groups/lobbiers out of Washington but they will ...
by tao_jones
Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Woman must change views on gays.
Replies: 23
Views: 2643

Similar case at Eastern Michigan University.

U.S. District Judge George Steeh disagreed with her.
“Plaintiff was not required to change her views or religious beliefs; she was required to set them aside in the counselor-client relationship — a neutral, generally applicable expectation of all ...
by tao_jones
Wed Jul 28, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Is Rush Limbaugh a racist?
Replies: 44
Views: 4331

What he said about Donovan wasn't racist though, it was the truth. He got railed for saying what no other commentator would ever dare to say. I still think it's funny that he got fired for the very same reason he was hired, for the controversy that comes along with him. It's not like they added him ...
by tao_jones
Wed Jul 28, 2010 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Is Rush Limbaugh a racist?
Replies: 44
Views: 4331

If you remember his comments about Donovan McNabb during Monday Night Football...he certainly doesnt do much to help the public opinion that he is racist.
by tao_jones
Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: New Voting Rights
Replies: 38
Views: 2984

Miggs wrote:You're missing the point, my law (Miggs Law) would keep people who don't pay taxes out of the voting booth, I heard somewhere that 50 percent of american households don't pay taxes.
How much of the 50% number are wealthy people with good accountants?
by tao_jones
Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What has Obama done?
Replies: 53
Views: 5171

This is why we can't have a civil discussion on a subject because people like you are incapable of social interaction imho.

:thumb:

His behavior is a reflection of what happens in Washington. More dedicated on trashing the other side of the aisle then actually working for the betterment of ALL ...
by tao_jones
Thu Jul 01, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: New camera opinions.
Replies: 6
Views: 2139

JawZ wrote:Canon S90 for a point and shoot with an adjustable focus ring. ;)
You have one?
by tao_jones
Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: New camera opinions.
Replies: 6
Views: 2139

Thats for the info. I am a big fan of Sony products but I have never owned one of their cameras.
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: No thread on the iPhone 4? Did anyone else Pre-Order?
Replies: 44
Views: 5360

The newest update for iTunes rolled out today too. Its supposed to speed up the backup time for phones running 4.0...which will be a godsend.
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: No thread on the iPhone 4? Did anyone else Pre-Order?
Replies: 44
Views: 5360

tao_jones wrote:Calling now. Lets cross my fingers that I dont have a 30 minute hold time.
Talked to the CSR and she stated that there is no way to guarentee delivery by 6/24. Their system shows everything as backordered until it ships. All I can do now is cross my fingers.
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:01 pm
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: New camera opinions.
Replies: 6
Views: 2139

Easto wrote:I've had a couple of Olympus P&S and I've also played around with a couple of Cannon SDXXXX models and it's not even close. The Cannons kick ass, period.
I would like to stay with Canon too but I would be open to a Nikon as well.
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: No thread on the iPhone 4? Did anyone else Pre-Order?
Replies: 44
Views: 5360

3 million per month...


Also, nobody has the ability to confirm a pre-order other than a live CSR. Confirmation emails and order status is just a "reserved" spot. Make sure you talk to a live CSR just to make sure. ;)

Calling now. Lets cross my fingers that I dont have a 30 minute hold time.
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Obama tonight.
Replies: 49
Views: 3569

Judging by his posts, Miggs is the kind of dude who brings a happenin' party down by going off on a suds-fueled rant so brain-dead and devoid of original thought that it leaves everyone speechless.

He misconstrues their stunned silence as having "won" and seeks out other pockets of people in ...
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: No thread on the iPhone 4? Did anyone else Pre-Order?
Replies: 44
Views: 5360

My only concern is having the glass front and back. I have the 3G too and the newer apps are starting to bog it down.
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: New camera opinions.
Replies: 6
Views: 2139

New camera opinions.

We went to Chicago and my wife's point and shoot was broken on the trip back...

I still have my Rebel and my wife said she wants to take that and I would get new camera since she really likes the picture quality of the rebel. She really needs something that she can carry in a purse so I was think a ...
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: Found a new place to explore...
Replies: 6
Views: 2239

Very cool.
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Obama tonight.
Replies: 49
Views: 3569

Miggs wrote:I'm was hoping he would say the right thing..............
Miggs you have 40-something posts and I would bet all of them trolling for a Dem vs Rep fight...you always this bored?
by tao_jones
Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: No thread on the iPhone 4? Did anyone else Pre-Order?
Replies: 44
Views: 5360

600,000 sold yesterday. I order me and the wifey one at 5am from ATT.com and didnt have a problem.
by tao_jones
Wed May 19, 2010 1:07 pm
Forum: Digital Media and Photography
Topic: random dog at dog park today
Replies: 6
Views: 1699

Great photos.
by tao_jones
Thu Apr 15, 2010 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Steven Seagal is a jerk
Replies: 23
Views: 10455

LOL I look at that like so many other crap accusations and lawsuits by women that need money,the Ben Roethlisberger case is a perfect example.
I'm not a chauvinist and I respect most women,but these celebrities get this bullshit all the time,
we'll see how the case unfolds.
the proof is in the ...
by tao_jones
Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: iPad
Replies: 57
Views: 5775

Well, Sava, so that you can continue to make yourself sound like a total ******* by spouting tired APPLELOL jokes...I bought one. And it works marvelously.

I've got one too and I love it. I cant wait till the upgrade the OS to 4.0 for multitasking. They have also released a couple of adapters USB ...
by tao_jones
Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:51 am
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: Macbook protection
Replies: 10
Views: 1530

Is this a new MacBook Pro? (They just released new models this morning...I will now stop twisting the knife)

Invisible Shield works well, although probably a pain in the neck to apply flawlessly.

Probably like a screen protector on the iphone. I might want to pick one of these up for my macbook.
by tao_jones
Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion Board
Topic: What will the newly passed Healthcare reform mean?
Replies: 87
Views: 5546

There are no buts about it. If we are born with certain rights then they are ours, until someone takes them away from us.

Some people believe they would rather fight to the death than live under tyranny, but they will accept laws to keep everyone's rights in check once we have secured them.

I ...

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