TV - Just... WOW!
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Man tell me please why are you votted down. I read what you wrote twice and i couldn't find anything that is bad and that leads for a down votting. i will vote 5 but tell me why others vote you down. is it because you got a MVP?:^)
quiteSmart wrote:
Man tell me please why are you votted down. I read what you wrote twice and i couldn't find anything that is bad and that leads for a down votting. i will vote 5 but tell me why others vote you down.
I voted 5 too. This kind of voting really annoys me. This is the kind of post that we should be having in the Lounge.
Michael CP Blog [^] Development Blog [^]
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I started that counter attack so go on and vote a 5. some asses should be kicked.
I already did a while ago.
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Pete O`Hanlon wrote:
I can only assume that it is jealousy
That's what I thought. I countered with a 5 anyway, but by the looks of it people are still voting him down. Envy and jelousy are terrible things.
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He's currently at 3.4. We really need the MVPs, Supporters, etc to come out in force and vote him up.
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
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Maybe people didn't like Independence Day? :)
"Throughout human history, we have been dependent on machines to survive. Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony. " - Morpheus
Loved that film, except for the stereotypical English pilots in the desert. I really wish that Hollywood wouldn't do this - we don't all live in castles or picturesque little cottages in the UK and we didn't all go to Eton.
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
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Well, we're just thrilled with the results. We were flipping through the on-screen guide and found Discovery HD, and selected it. OH - MY - GOD! The picture was amazing in terms of clarity! They have a show called "Sunrise Earth" that will blow you away. We got a DLP TV and I was worried about the"screendoor effect" (being able to see individual pixels) and the possibility of seeing color splotches due to the color wheel. Neither my wife nore I ca see either of those things, so it's all good. Someone mentioned something about ghosting on LCDs, but we saw no ghosting when we watched Independence Day. The wiring was a worry but it turned out that I did it right. The real problem is the six remote controls I have to juggle to make it all go. It seems that the remote for the TV and for the cable box can be programmed to control various other components, but neither of them do macros to do groups of things at a time. My super remote (Logitech Harmony 880) should be here Thursday.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/20016 remote controls. Wow. I would seriously love that (and annoy the heck out of the wife at the same time). I once considered getting a utility belt to put remotes in but ended up thinking that would look too Tim Allen. Anyway - nice one on the telly front. Voted 5 to try to push your score up.:-D
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before. -
Well, we're just thrilled with the results. We were flipping through the on-screen guide and found Discovery HD, and selected it. OH - MY - GOD! The picture was amazing in terms of clarity! They have a show called "Sunrise Earth" that will blow you away. We got a DLP TV and I was worried about the"screendoor effect" (being able to see individual pixels) and the possibility of seeing color splotches due to the color wheel. Neither my wife nore I ca see either of those things, so it's all good. Someone mentioned something about ghosting on LCDs, but we saw no ghosting when we watched Independence Day. The wiring was a worry but it turned out that I did it right. The real problem is the six remote controls I have to juggle to make it all go. It seems that the remote for the TV and for the cable box can be programmed to control various other components, but neither of them do macros to do groups of things at a time. My super remote (Logitech Harmony 880) should be here Thursday.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001I don't want to speak for John, we all know he is a sensitive metro-man, but somehow I just don't think he checks the scores of his posts.:laugh:
Charlie Gilley Will program for food... Whoever said children were cheaper by the dozen... lied. My son's PDA is an M249 SAW. My other son commutes in an M1A2 Abrams
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Well, we're just thrilled with the results. We were flipping through the on-screen guide and found Discovery HD, and selected it. OH - MY - GOD! The picture was amazing in terms of clarity! They have a show called "Sunrise Earth" that will blow you away. We got a DLP TV and I was worried about the"screendoor effect" (being able to see individual pixels) and the possibility of seeing color splotches due to the color wheel. Neither my wife nore I ca see either of those things, so it's all good. Someone mentioned something about ghosting on LCDs, but we saw no ghosting when we watched Independence Day. The wiring was a worry but it turned out that I did it right. The real problem is the six remote controls I have to juggle to make it all go. It seems that the remote for the TV and for the cable box can be programmed to control various other components, but neither of them do macros to do groups of things at a time. My super remote (Logitech Harmony 880) should be here Thursday.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
found Discovery HD, and selected it. OH - MY - GOD!
:cool: I've been working with this for about a year now and you've mentioned the two best channels for this. If you've done much scuba diving or snorkling then this is the first time I've seen underwater footage that actually looks like you're there. Enjoy. Elaine :rose:
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6 remote controls. Wow. I would seriously love that (and annoy the heck out of the wife at the same time). I once considered getting a utility belt to put remotes in but ended up thinking that would look too Tim Allen. Anyway - nice one on the telly front. Voted 5 to try to push your score up.:-D
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.Men! ;P
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Men! ;P
Trollslayer wrote:
Men!
Yup. I'm just a reconstructed troglodyte.;P I admit it - Top Gear is my favourite program and I watch DIY shows and wonder what the people in it are thinking letting designers in.
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
My super remote (Logitech Harmony 880) should be here Thursday.
This remote is excellent, been using one for around a year and would get the same should mine ever break. It's MUCH better than cheaper alternatives, especially the "Activities" functionality where you just push one button and the remote turns on/off whatever needs to be on/off and then choose correct inputs, etc, all form one button. You will love it - it supports pretty much every device, new and old.
Jonathan Wilkes Darka [Xanya.net]
I'll second that! I've got the cheaper 525 model as I wasn't sure about dropping such a large amount of cash on a remote control, but having been using it for over a year now I can say that I'd never go back to multiple remotes, it's just so easy to use and if mine ever broke I wouldn't think twice about buying the more expensive model.
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
found Discovery HD, and selected it. OH - MY - GOD!
:cool: I've been working with this for about a year now and you've mentioned the two best channels for this. If you've done much scuba diving or snorkling then this is the first time I've seen underwater footage that actually looks like you're there. Enjoy. Elaine :rose:
Trollslayer wrote:
If you've done much scuba diving or snorkling
Neither - very short sighted! What's the best solution? Can you get masks with lenses in? My optician said that contacts weren't good in the water because they absorb nasties and hold them against your eyes.
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Trollslayer wrote:
If you've done much scuba diving or snorkling
Neither - very short sighted! What's the best solution? Can you get masks with lenses in? My optician said that contacts weren't good in the water because they absorb nasties and hold them against your eyes.
Steve_Harris wrote:
Trollslayer wrote: If you've done much scuba diving or snorkling Neither - very short sighted! What's the best solution?
I'd be interested too, except I wear glasses (can't stand the thought of contacts).
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
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Man tell me please why are you votted down. I read what you wrote twice and i couldn't find anything that is bad and that leads for a down votting. i will vote 5 but tell me why others vote you down. is it because you got a MVP?:^)
Top 10 Reasons People Vote 1 On My Posts: 9) They meant to hit "5", but simple single-digit numbers confuse their walnut-sized brains, and everything eventually starts to look the same, so they hit the first "1" they see. 8) They're striking back at their grade-school teachers because I have an obvious advantage in communication skills, otherwise known as "decent command of the English language. 7) If they couldn't vote my posts down, they'd have no other reason to visit CodeProject, and that just pisses them off. Anger is a reasonable side-effect of diminutive cerebral capacity and is often observed in lower life forms. 6) "1" is a reasonably understandable value for open-mouthed breathers. 5) "1" is the loneliest number. Most likely, that reference will be lost on most of them because they're too young to have experienced the song when it was new, or too lazy to research what I mean. 4) I have no 5th reason. 3) They're allowing their jealousy to blind them to the fact that I'm finally old enough to be able to afford to pay cash for something like this. To those individuals, I'd like to say "It's okay to dream." 2) They have no life beyond their computer and Hot-Pockets. 1) Somehow, they've gleaned the true meaning of my TV-related posts - I'm thumbing my nose at their significantly lower spending power because they have the programming talent of a two-slice toaster and have given up hope of ever earning more than minimum wage. Also, few if any of them recognize the significance of numering the list the way I did. Programmers? ROFLMAO! 0) Who really gives a rat's ass why they do it?
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
6 remote controls. Wow. I would seriously love that (and annoy the heck out of the wife at the same time). I once considered getting a utility belt to put remotes in but ended up thinking that would look too Tim Allen. Anyway - nice one on the telly front. Voted 5 to try to push your score up.:-D
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.LOL! At this point, I have complete control of what we watch since my wife doesn't want to deal with six remotes. We have a "remote caddy" that holds six remotes - it's full. My wife can't wait to get rid of it.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
I don't want to speak for John, we all know he is a sensitive metro-man, but somehow I just don't think he checks the scores of his posts.:laugh:
Charlie Gilley Will program for food... Whoever said children were cheaper by the dozen... lied. My son's PDA is an M249 SAW. My other son commutes in an M1A2 Abrams
Nope. I don't participate in the voting system except for articles, but I don't really like it there because you can't change your vote if the article improves.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Steve_Harris wrote:
Trollslayer wrote: If you've done much scuba diving or snorkling Neither - very short sighted! What's the best solution?
I'd be interested too, except I wear glasses (can't stand the thought of contacts).
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
Deja View - the feeling that you've seen this post before.I've got glasses too, I tried contacts for a while but they were never the amazing miracle cure that some people find them to be. :suss:
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Maybe people didn't like Independence Day? :)
"Throughout human history, we have been dependent on machines to survive. Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony. " - Morpheus
I watched Serenity this morning, and it was even better.
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 -
Trollslayer wrote:
If you've done much scuba diving or snorkling
Neither - very short sighted! What's the best solution? Can you get masks with lenses in? My optician said that contacts weren't good in the water because they absorb nasties and hold them against your eyes.
I was a swimmer in high school and I ordered a pair of prescription goggles so I could see while swimming. They worked great but they were HUGE. I probably had a a cheaper version and more expensive ones are available but I only spent $50 US dollars for them. Not sure they could do the same with a scuba mask though. The mask would have to be pretty thick to allow for curvature and to be able to withstand pressure.
Brett A. Whittington Application Developer
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I was a swimmer in high school and I ordered a pair of prescription goggles so I could see while swimming. They worked great but they were HUGE. I probably had a a cheaper version and more expensive ones are available but I only spent $50 US dollars for them. Not sure they could do the same with a scuba mask though. The mask would have to be pretty thick to allow for curvature and to be able to withstand pressure.
Brett A. Whittington Application Developer
You'd think that there'd be a market for something though.
the last thing I want to see is some pasty-faced geek with skin so pale that it's almost translucent trying to bump parts with a partner - John Simmons / outlaw programmer
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I was a swimmer in high school and I ordered a pair of prescription goggles so I could see while swimming. They worked great but they were HUGE. I probably had a a cheaper version and more expensive ones are available but I only spent $50 US dollars for them. Not sure they could do the same with a scuba mask though. The mask would have to be pretty thick to allow for curvature and to be able to withstand pressure.
Brett A. Whittington Application Developer
I've got a pair of partially-correcting goggles (£30 maybe 5 years ago) that are OK for a swimming pool but aren't man enough to wear in the sea. I'd have thought that a snorkelling mask would be OK to manufacture even if a scuba mask wasn't feasible.
