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#47390 Vinyl VS. Compact Disc
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#47370 Vinyl VS. Compact Disc
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After not posting for over a month, I thought I'd come back with a friendly poll. After talking with a audio professor (who is also an audiophile), we engaged deep into a conversation about music formats. After doing some research, many experts claim that vinyl radiates a "warmth" not present on CD. This is because the music is pressed right into the vinyl, and it requires no compression. Apparently, this is referred to as "natural sound". CDs require compression and must be conveyed into a digital form. Anyways, I thought I'd make a poll...
What format do you prefer overall? Do you like CDs because of their durability, compact size, and sound quality, or do you prefer vinyl for the record jackets and their natural sound? My daily newspaper had an article on this the other day. Apparently, Japan and Britain are now releasing albums on vinyl and CD simutaneuously. Sales ranks have claimed vinyl sales to be increasing and CD sales to have cut in half.
Anyways, make your decision. And, for you nine year olds that have never heard of anything before CDs and MP3 players, please don't take part in this poll. Thanks!
What format do you prefer overall? Do you like CDs because of their durability, compact size, and sound quality, or do you prefer vinyl for the record jackets and their natural sound? My daily newspaper had an article on this the other day. Apparently, Japan and Britain are now releasing albums on vinyl and CD simutaneuously. Sales ranks have claimed vinyl sales to be increasing and CD sales to have cut in half.
Anyways, make your decision. And, for you nine year olds that have never heard of anything before CDs and MP3 players, please don't take part in this poll. Thanks!
#47369 Fast Food
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on 16 February 2005 - 09:12 PM
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Um, gross.I think I'm actually more okay with semen than saliva, I don't know why.
#45875 Whoa This Is Weird
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on 11 January 2005 - 12:13 AM
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Losers. I had text speech on my Macintosh Performa 450 with the word processor SimpleText...complete with 27 Mhz of ram. God, that thing is 15 years old and it still runs great.
#45874 At 2000 Single Barrel
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on 11 January 2005 - 12:10 AM
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For reference, there's a full writeup on my website, http://nerfworld.com/, with pics.
#43488 Jimi Hendrix
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on 07 December 2004 - 01:06 AM
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I think George Harrison is the best slide guitarist ever.
Really, though, it's kind of hard to define the "best" guitarist ever. I mean, there's no way you can compare the distorted screams of Angus Young's SG to the mellow twang of George Harrison's Gretsch. It really all depends on what style of music you're talking about.
In terms of improvisational skills, I would put Jimi or Jimmy (Hendrix and Page) at the top. Whether you're watching Jimi's woodstock stuff or Jimmy's Knebworth performance, they're both awesome when it comes down to playing it through.
However, when you're referring to musical creativity, I think no one did it better than John Lennon - the man to begin the psychadelic age of music, such as "I Am the Walrus" and "Strawberry Fields"...a style of music that had never previously been encountered.
When you're talking about pure, musical entertainment, nobody does it better than Elvis (in rock 'n' roll terms). The dancing with the microphone certainly is a classic. Angus Young's schoolboy outfit comes a close second in my book.
Pure, musical planning - guitar solos you can see have been practied over and over - are best expressed by three guitarists: Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Joe Walsh. Eric Clapton's stuff in Cream (Layla), George Harrison's Beatles stuff, and Joe Walsh's solos in the Eagles (especially Hotel California).
In my opinion, the best overall band is the Beatles...for superb melodies, vocals, and instrumental creativity.
Really, though, it's kind of hard to define the "best" guitarist ever. I mean, there's no way you can compare the distorted screams of Angus Young's SG to the mellow twang of George Harrison's Gretsch. It really all depends on what style of music you're talking about.
In terms of improvisational skills, I would put Jimi or Jimmy (Hendrix and Page) at the top. Whether you're watching Jimi's woodstock stuff or Jimmy's Knebworth performance, they're both awesome when it comes down to playing it through.
However, when you're referring to musical creativity, I think no one did it better than John Lennon - the man to begin the psychadelic age of music, such as "I Am the Walrus" and "Strawberry Fields"...a style of music that had never previously been encountered.
When you're talking about pure, musical entertainment, nobody does it better than Elvis (in rock 'n' roll terms). The dancing with the microphone certainly is a classic. Angus Young's schoolboy outfit comes a close second in my book.
Pure, musical planning - guitar solos you can see have been practied over and over - are best expressed by three guitarists: Eric Clapton, George Harrison, and Joe Walsh. Eric Clapton's stuff in Cream (Layla), George Harrison's Beatles stuff, and Joe Walsh's solos in the Eagles (especially Hotel California).
In my opinion, the best overall band is the Beatles...for superb melodies, vocals, and instrumental creativity.
#43470 Karma
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on 06 December 2004 - 08:16 PM
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I know it's been brought up, but I wanted to know what kind of karma system we would be using. On other forums, it's usually just a respect ranking, but sometimes members with high karma become temporary moderators.
Anyways, what's the deal?
Anyways, what's the deal?
#43469 Jimi Hendrix
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on 06 December 2004 - 08:12 PM
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A couple years ago Rolling Stone published an issue stating the top guitarists of all time. Sorry to say, Jimi wasn't in the top three.
1) Jimmy Page [Led Zeppelin]
2) Eric Clapton [Cream]
3) Eddie Van Halen [Van Halen]
Jimi was up there, along with George Harrison and such, but those are what they listed.
Anyways...rock on, Jimi.
1) Jimmy Page [Led Zeppelin]
2) Eric Clapton [Cream]
3) Eddie Van Halen [Van Halen]
Jimi was up there, along with George Harrison and such, but those are what they listed.
Anyways...rock on, Jimi.
#43375 Target
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on 05 December 2004 - 06:15 PM
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Once I found a hooker for $69.95 on Target.com.
#43105 Art
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on 01 December 2004 - 06:48 PM
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I'm a cartoonist. Here's some of my stuff...by the way, the Pokemon one was for my cousin.
Oh, and not all of them are cartoons.
South Park Kids
South Park: A.W.E.S.O.M. - O
Homer Simpson
Mickey Mouse
Six Million Dollar Man
South Park Kids 2
Oh, and not all of them are cartoons.
South Park Kids
South Park: A.W.E.S.O.M. - O
Homer Simpson
Mickey Mouse
Six Million Dollar Man
South Park Kids 2
#42978 Deathball...
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on 30 November 2004 - 05:14 PM
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For any help on Viridian room, just post here. To answer some questions:
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Alright. In order to get the lighter, you have to have all the items in the room. This includes the blanket you get at the skeleton's feet and the incense sticks, etc. For help finding items, ask me. Get the beer can in the fridge LAST as it must be cold for you to beat the game. If you've already taken it out, put it back in the fridge.
Once you have the items, go to the trash can next to the fridge and click it. It will lift up and the lighter will be under it.
Once you have the lighter, use it to burn the hair on the sheet.
Any more questions?
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Alright. In order to get the lighter, you have to have all the items in the room. This includes the blanket you get at the skeleton's feet and the incense sticks, etc. For help finding items, ask me. Get the beer can in the fridge LAST as it must be cold for you to beat the game. If you've already taken it out, put it back in the fridge.
Once you have the items, go to the trash can next to the fridge and click it. It will lift up and the lighter will be under it.
Once you have the lighter, use it to burn the hair on the sheet.
Any more questions?
#41694 Attn: Any Soldier
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on 15 November 2004 - 06:42 PM
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I'll probably send one, but it will be solely for the soldier's support and well-being. In other words, me sending a care package isn't my way of condoning the war, but doing my best to help in a grim situation.
#41692 The Noble Crossbow: First Impression
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on 15 November 2004 - 06:39 PM
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Not really, but I think he's saying that Crossbow's have never been so easily attainable at such a low price.....was that supposed to be some kind of joke?It rocks! They're way down in price now.
I remember used (sometimes broken) Crossbows going for over $100 dollars last year. The fact that, for a short time, they're available NIB for $25-$50 is amazing.
#41034 Fuck The Electoral College
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on 07 November 2004 - 01:21 AM
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Dude, Reagan won 54,000 in, like C said, the 1984 election.he was actually the first president with a majority (meaning more than 50%)
#41016 Gmail
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on 06 November 2004 - 08:46 PM
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Don't you have any friends?
I miss the days where Gmail was exclusive. Now it's a fad because everybody has got one.
I miss the days where Gmail was exclusive. Now it's a fad because everybody has got one.
#41015 Fuck The Electoral College
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on 06 November 2004 - 08:41 PM
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I have been wanting to vent this for weeks, but here:
The Electoral College fucking sucks. Here's a history lesson: The US presidency vote used to be a popular voting system. However, the southern states, having large amounts of slaves, got very little representation because only about 50% of the population were whites, and only 20% could actually vote. Hence, the U.S government made all slaves 3/5 of a person and made the Electoral College (in which a number of Electoral Votes were given to a state depending on the population). This means that for every two slaves, the southern states got a little more than another person. This is the true reason the Electoral College was created.
Slavery ended over 100 years ago. Everybody is a citizen now, so why do we still have it? The country's election should be based on what the citizens want, not some shitty point system. The governor, mayor, senator, and all other votes excluding the presidency are ALL based on popular vote, so why isn't the presidential election? If things were they way they're supposed to be, Al Gore would've been president in 2000, and we wouldn't have had to deal with four years of stupidity and four years ahead. That's right, for those who don't know, Gore received 50,996,116 votes and Bush received 50,456,169 in the 2000 election. Can anybody explain to me when over 300,000 Americans vote for someone else, and the other wins based on some fucking points?
I'm fucking pissed at America right now. I love my country, but fuck the government, fuck the electoral college, and fuck George W. Bush.
The Electoral College fucking sucks. Here's a history lesson: The US presidency vote used to be a popular voting system. However, the southern states, having large amounts of slaves, got very little representation because only about 50% of the population were whites, and only 20% could actually vote. Hence, the U.S government made all slaves 3/5 of a person and made the Electoral College (in which a number of Electoral Votes were given to a state depending on the population). This means that for every two slaves, the southern states got a little more than another person. This is the true reason the Electoral College was created.
Slavery ended over 100 years ago. Everybody is a citizen now, so why do we still have it? The country's election should be based on what the citizens want, not some shitty point system. The governor, mayor, senator, and all other votes excluding the presidency are ALL based on popular vote, so why isn't the presidential election? If things were they way they're supposed to be, Al Gore would've been president in 2000, and we wouldn't have had to deal with four years of stupidity and four years ahead. That's right, for those who don't know, Gore received 50,996,116 votes and Bush received 50,456,169 in the 2000 election. Can anybody explain to me when over 300,000 Americans vote for someone else, and the other wins based on some fucking points?
I'm fucking pissed at America right now. I love my country, but fuck the government, fuck the electoral college, and fuck George W. Bush.
#40133 George Dubya, And 9-11
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on 28 October 2004 - 05:59 PM
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Yeah, when I read the articles I thought that they were a bit radical.
However, I do think it is Bush's fault for not taking more actions against 9-11. I think it's pretty common knowledge that he ignored the terrorist threats.
So, who else has a Kerry/Edwards sign in front of their house?
For anyone that wants a good laugh, check out this hilarious video. After watching, I can safely say that money can buy you anything...including an acceptance into Yale.
However, I do think it is Bush's fault for not taking more actions against 9-11. I think it's pretty common knowledge that he ignored the terrorist threats.
So, who else has a Kerry/Edwards sign in front of their house?
For anyone that wants a good laugh, check out this hilarious video. After watching, I can safely say that money can buy you anything...including an acceptance into Yale.
#40075 George Dubya, And 9-11
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on 27 October 2004 - 11:24 PM
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For anyone that is interested in politics, and the rumors that George W. Bush planned out 9-11/allowed it to happen, read the following articles:
http://www.prisonpla...ntranscript.htm
http://www.truthout....atchtower.p.htm
They're pretty long, but if you just skim through, it's not bad.
So, what do you think? Pretty scary stuff. I don't know how true it is, but I was already against Bush.
http://www.prisonpla...ntranscript.htm
http://www.truthout....atchtower.p.htm
They're pretty long, but if you just skim through, it's not bad.
So, what do you think? Pretty scary stuff. I don't know how true it is, but I was already against Bush.
#40073 Happy Birthday Grinch
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on 27 October 2004 - 11:16 PM
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Thanks, guys. I wouldn't think anybody would remember.
I basically got cash and a 5-disc CD player. I'm kind of saving my money because there's a bunch of Beatles CD's I want, and I want to assure myself I have enough to pay for Halo 2 and DS.
Once again, thanks!
I basically got cash and a 5-disc CD player. I'm kind of saving my money because there's a bunch of Beatles CD's I want, and I want to assure myself I have enough to pay for Halo 2 and DS.
Once again, thanks!
#38081 Future Video Game Poll
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on 01 October 2004 - 12:10 AM
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I know you said not to do this, but...
Your options suck. According to Electronic Gaming Monthly's official polls, Halo 2 is actually 3rd for the "Most Anticipated Game". Number one is the new Legend of Zelda, and the second is Metroid Prime 2, both of which you forgot to add to your list.
Your options suck. According to Electronic Gaming Monthly's official polls, Halo 2 is actually 3rd for the "Most Anticipated Game". Number one is the new Legend of Zelda, and the second is Metroid Prime 2, both of which you forgot to add to your list.
#38080 Avatars
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on 01 October 2004 - 12:08 AM
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Holy. Shit.
Julie, you fucking rule. Dr. Seuss avatars...*snif*
Julie, you fucking rule. Dr. Seuss avatars...*snif*
#38079 Can You Do Anything To A Pulsator?
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on 01 October 2004 - 12:05 AM
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You can do tons of stuff with Pulsators.
You can burn them, destroy them, have sex with the barrels...'cause, you know, it pulsates...
You can burn them, destroy them, have sex with the barrels...'cause, you know, it pulsates...
#35572 Flash Mx
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on 28 August 2004 - 12:39 AM
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Crap, I'm such a n00b. I've gotten a whole lot better. Compare this drawing to my original:
#35561 Nerf World's New Menu
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on 27 August 2004 - 10:12 PM
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But the older version was so boring and HTML n00b looking.I don't like it. Stick with the older version.
#35512 How Do I Make Stefans?
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on 27 August 2004 - 04:05 PM
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#35283 Nerf World's New Menu
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on 26 August 2004 - 02:27 PM
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As far as I can tell, all of the pics are working.
#35278 Nerf World's New Menu
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#35215 Nerfcenter
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on 25 August 2004 - 08:24 PM
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.............I wanted the NCish feel.
#35214 I'm Haveing Trouble Finding The N-strike Series.
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on 25 August 2004 - 08:22 PM
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Toys 'R' Us.
#35009 Titan: The Most Powerful Nerf Gun Ever
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on 23 August 2004 - 07:16 PM
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Really? I just pulled it off my archived version of their website.Boutros Boutros Ghali!
Sick fucker, that tile is mine!
#35007 Titan: The Most Powerful Nerf Gun Ever
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on 23 August 2004 - 07:15 PM
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Uh, I just took the picture in my living room, leaned up against a chair.Looks nice, what program did you use to edit out the background?
Then, I edited it out using Photoshop. Finally, I took the background from Propaganda, an old website that is no longer up but had some awesome desktop designs.
#35005 Titan: The Most Powerful Nerf Gun Ever
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on 23 August 2004 - 07:11 PM
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Here's my Titan:
I haven't put a barrel on it yet. It's got a two inch barrel.
With stock mega darts and the 2" PVC barrel, I've already matched my SM5k's distances.
This thing is way too powerful.
I haven't put a barrel on it yet. It's got a two inch barrel.
With stock mega darts and the 2" PVC barrel, I've already matched my SM5k's distances.
This thing is way too powerful.
#34981 Nightfinder Mess!
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on 23 August 2004 - 02:53 PM
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Maybe you just suck at modding.
There's so many things to consider...bad seal, bad barrel length, you just don't have 1337 m0dD1nG 5k1lLz, friend.
There's so many things to consider...bad seal, bad barrel length, you just don't have 1337 m0dD1nG 5k1lLz, friend.
#34932 Custom Scout Prototype
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on 23 August 2004 - 01:40 AM
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#34905 Custom Hornet Prototype
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on 22 August 2004 - 08:37 PM
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This is just a Photoshop. Tell me whatcha think. Should I go for it? Is it even possible? I don't know how the internals would affect it, because I haven't opened my Hornet yet.
This sight has also been cut off for a more streamlined look.
This sight has also been cut off for a more streamlined look.
#34830 Scout Question
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on 22 August 2004 - 12:31 AM
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I can't seem to understand why modding the Scout without brass is better. Wouldn't any barrel replacement be better than a stock barrel? I wanted to put PETG in, I've heard the stock barrel is better. What's up?
#34744 Nerfcenter
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on 21 August 2004 - 02:52 PM
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Wait! But, with the NC Forums being archived once again, will it have the same layout (UltimateBB) and the same color scheme? That's really why I want it back. You know, for nostalgic purposes.
#34724 Troll Wallpapers
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on 21 August 2004 - 05:04 AM
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Oy, Groove. That's mighty nice.
I'm not sure if this'll count as a submission for a custom title (*hint hint*) but I made one o' my own.
http://img28.exs.cx/...75/Wallcopy.png
I'm not sure if this'll count as a submission for a custom title (*hint hint*) but I made one o' my own.
http://img28.exs.cx/...75/Wallcopy.png
