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The first concrete details for the upcoming tactical shooter Aliens: Colonial Marines have been released. I was a little concerned when this game was announced because I really didn't want them to mess it up. But after reading that article, I'm definitely cautiously optimistic.

The Positives:

  • Developed by Gearbox (Counter-Strike, Brothers in Arms series)
  • Looks like a good team of writers
  • Episodic game
  • Looks like the game creates good variety by having the player switch between the different members of the squad for each mission



The Negative:

  • Quick-Time Events. It looks like they're trying to handle the quick-time events in a reasonable way, but I'm generally not a fan of them.



And...for those of you who aren't into video games...umm...err...yeah, I got nuthin'.

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For those of us not all that interested in video games,

who do you think wins the National Championship tonight?

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 8:03 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Florida

lay the points, take the over

by seattlebruin on Jan 8, 2009 9:25 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Florida -7.5

O/U is 69.5. All the books should be right around there.

I might take OU and the points. Either way, I’m excited for a BCS national championship game for the first time in years.

by Teej on Jan 8, 2009 9:30 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would be hesitant to bet on OU after the way the rest of the Big 12 has looked in bowls.

Texas barely beat OSU, Ttech and OK state were both beat by supposedely inferior teams, and Missouri should have lost to my fighting Northwestern Wildcats (except our kicker misses PATs)

Florida, meanwhile, beat up some seriously good defenses.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 9:32 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, he's right

since much of OU’s alleged superiority has come from watching beat what was supposed to be the best conference in college football, and the bowls have caused us to doubt whether or not they really were beating elite teams.

OU’s defense still sucks though

by seattlebruin on Jan 8, 2009 9:35 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well, part of the 'they beat up some seriously good defenses' went up in smoke 5 minutes into

the Sugar Bowl.

The SEC has looked strong overall, but I’m leaning towards taking the points in this one.

by marc w on Jan 8, 2009 9:43 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I still think Alabama's defense was very good though

they really got better after they figured out what Utah was doing to them, with the formation shifts and not giving away the play too early. I think if they had gameplanned a bit better for the shifts and WR isos that Utah tried to run, they would have won handily.

by seattlebruin on Jan 8, 2009 9:47 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So a team with a supposedly impenetrable D gets 30+ hung on them by a Moutain West team

and they’re still very good? You’re a forgiving guy!

They got better after giving up 21 quick points? Who wouldn’t this apply to? Being great means gameplanning before someone scores 3tds in 5 minutes.

Sorry, I just get so sick of the deference the SEC gets. You know who sucks? John Parker Wilson sucks.

by marc w on Jan 8, 2009 10:01 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Pac-10 went undefeated in bowls. I just don't put a ton of stock in that.

I’m no expert, and I’m not going to bet. But if I did, +7.5 is a nice spread.

by Teej on Jan 8, 2009 9:33 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Funnest party games? (I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel here)

I’m a big fan of Apples to Apples.
The family loves Imaginiff, but I can’t stand it.

Anyone go old school? Pictionary?

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by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 8:10 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love trivial pursuit

but that’s only because I never lose at it.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 8:11 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was just going to mention Cranium

We play other games from time to time, but Cranium is the one we consistently go back to.

I previously posted as "Man From Nantucket"

by mem on Jan 8, 2009 8:23 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Apples to Apples is awesome.

So is Loaded Questions. Mexican Train (dominoes) is really fun too.

by Phildopip on Jan 8, 2009 8:21 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I rule the school at apples to apples

Stupid duel is another game that I found over break that is enjoyable.

by Robert on Jan 8, 2009 8:24 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I like Apples to Apples and Cranium

as have been discussed. But lately, I’m really hooked on Fluxx.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluxx

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jan 8, 2009 9:18 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Something new to look for. Neat!

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 9:19 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cranium, Apples to Apples and Taboo

Taboo is my favorite for smaller (6-8), Cranium for 9-12 and Apples to Apples for bigger groups

by seattlebruin on Jan 8, 2009 12:46 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So since I can't seem to find a general consenus on this issue, I'd figure I'd ask the techies here. What are good system temperatures?

CPU:38C idle, about 42C load
Motherboard(P5N-D 750i):35C idle, about 37-38C load
GPU:51C idle, about 55-57C load

Are these temps too hot? I know GPU’s are generally meant to run hotter because of the obvious activity, but that still seems a little warm to me.

by Goose on Jan 8, 2009 8:06 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're well within norms.

Intel has an auto shutoff built in to it’s processors that kick in at 64-68C depending on model. Their recommended operating temps are around 45-50C under load (depending on model again).

The Motherboard is more than healthy (the motherboard temp sensors are usually stuck to the chipset or memory controller, which gives you a good overall look at how hot the subsystems run). I run around 40-45C on any machine I’ve built.

The GPU could be a little high, I’d look for fan obstruction (sometimes the fans face towards heat sinks of other items, or are partially blocked by partitions and wires inside the case). But if you never see it top 60, I don’t think you’ll have a problem. Which manu is that one, EVGA? (They tend to run a little warmer than an XFX or Asus)

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by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 8:22 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's Asus.

The GPU was running around 60C on load when I first built this system. But I bought a smaller fan that blows air directly onto the card and did some cable management last week and it dropped the temp down a few degrees.

by Goose on Jan 8, 2009 9:00 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looking up the specs for that card, you're fine.

Where they place the sensors has a higher baseline, and the gpu chip are hardier than processors. The normal operating temps I see are 65C when I’m looking around now. You’ll start to get artifacts around 70C, based on it’s rated melting point of 85C.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 9:20 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Makes me feel a little better.

My CPU runs around 40 idle, 45 load. I keep thinking it could be lower, since I screwed up mounting it. Actually, I screwed up twice.

The first attempt, after I stood the case upright, the massive heatsink/fan started tilting, and I realized I didn’t work those new twisty peg things right. So I did the right thing – I took everything off and cleaned the grease off, buffed it clean, reapplied and tried again.

On the second attempt, it started leaning again, and this time I said fuck it and pushed it back down and got it right this time. I know I should have re-cleaned and remounted, but I don’t like working with the heatsink and cpu any longer than I have to. It can be scary.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jan 8, 2009 9:25 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Amusing

Not a good day for him!

by Graham on Jan 8, 2009 8:14 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The photographer that took that photo

was fired yesterday. Which is bullshit. That’s an awesome photo.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 8:16 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, I've been reading a bit on this...

It’s a newsworthy photo, my take anyway. You can’t see his face, so the photographer actually did a pretty good job of saving this guy’s dignity.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Jan 8, 2009 9:41 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Assholes.

Awesome photo and I am sure that guy dangling will enjoy having a funny moment like this recorded visually.

by Wilder. on Jan 8, 2009 11:22 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With skis on?

And winter gear? I can pull myself up with my abs for the most part, but I couldn’t imagine doing it with gear on.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 8:51 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If it were me, I would still be hanging there

I previously posted as "Man From Nantucket"

by mem on Jan 8, 2009 8:59 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How do people operate well on four hours of sleep?

Got home at 2:15, up for work about 6:30… and I am definitely not at 100% brain function.

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 8:38 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's been a good night's sleep for me for a while.

I think some people just don’t need as much.

I know my grandmother by the time she got into her 70’s would sleep about 2 hours a night, and didn’t ever seem to show it. A lot of people I share blood with also will only get 4-6 hours a night.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 8:42 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hoffman ---> Brewers

1 year deal, pretty cheap. Probably the best closer signing in a season of good closer signings.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jan 8, 2009 8:51 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

F-Rod - 3yr/37M?

Although I really dislike the Mets, so I guess it’s good for everyone else.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 8:57 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How can that be better than Hoffman

at 1/5 – 6 million? The guy had a bad season ERA wise but his peripherals were as good as ever.

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jan 8, 2009 9:18 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, I meant that as a counterpoint to a "good" closer signing season.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 9:21 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm hyper-paranoid about oversleeping for anything

to the point where I can reliably wake myself up 5 min before my alarm goes off, just in case something goes wrong with my alarm. Which it never does, but still.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 8:58 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would say yes, but I'd be lying.

If I have something important scheduled right after I’m slated to wake up, I usually don’t even sleep before it.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 8:58 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah I have those occasionally, although I have way more of the

“I’m due to be somewhere but can’t get out the door due to all sorts of issues” dreams

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 9:17 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Since there appear to be quite a few cooks around

If you had a long afternoon/evening to bake/create a tasty snack, what would you make?

*Please note that I don’t really like using out of season fruit…other than that I’m fairly open

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jan 8, 2009 9:14 AM PST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Got a great desserts cookbook

for Chrstmas called Tartine (from a frech pastry shop in SF). Everything in it so far is amazing (I’ve done three)

by Bearskin Rugburn on Jan 8, 2009 9:19 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I vote for a nice creme brulee

local eggs, maybe flavor the sugar… can’t go wrong.

by marc w on Jan 8, 2009 9:29 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep.

I guess the fresh fruit may run afoul of the NOLA’s rule above… hmm. A raspberry glaze from frozen, local berries?

by marc w on Jan 8, 2009 9:45 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There goes my suggestion of grilled/baked apples and brandy.

But why on earth are you not making bananas foster as your first and foremost dessert, miss NOLA?

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 9:23 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what about platanos!?

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 9:41 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is oh so very true...

My wife’s grandfather’s cousin in FLA had a banana tree in her yard, and she laughed at how insanely crazy I went when I plucked some prime fruits off that tree and ate them on the spot.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Jan 8, 2009 3:39 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've never had a "fresh" banana,

but it’s now on my list of things to do before I die.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Jan 8, 2009 3:51 PM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm absolutely flabbergasted.

How can someone not like bananas, and especially bananas foster in NOLA?

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 9:43 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmm.

For starters, a salad with orange slices, caramelized walnuts, and butter lettuce leaves.

Then a course of artichoke risotto.

And for dessert, bread pudding (slathered with caramelized goat’s milk before baking).

Well, that’s an entire meal, but hey.

Big Z is the MAN.

by Taylor H on Jan 8, 2009 9:26 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes that is an entire minute.

And bread pudding is only allowed whiskey or rum sauce.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jan 8, 2009 9:43 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bake the malt vinegar?

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 9:44 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Don't care

I just want to eat it.

by Robert on Jan 8, 2009 9:46 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My wife makes the following cookies for the winter holidays.

Make peanut butter cookie dough. Surround “fun size” Snickers bars with the dough. Bake the cookies. When the cookies are done, take melted chocolate and drizzle over cookies. Let the melted chocolate cool and enjoy. Whip cream can be added too. They are best when still warm and the Snickers are melty on the inside, but they are still great when cool.

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by Jed MC on Jan 8, 2009 9:48 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

speaking of which I have a question for food type people

I need to shred approximately six pounds of brisket. I don’t have a food processor, and the concept of shredding six pounds of brisket with a couple of forks really doesn’t thrill me (although I’ll do it if I have to). Any idea how I can shred that much meat?

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by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 10:43 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

stupidly, I never thought of that

I guess I figured that the blender was just for making drinks and such. Shows what I know.

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by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 10:46 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

beefaritas!

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by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 10:50 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

or if you like Charlie Kelly cuisine,

Turkey Sangria

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 10:53 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Making carne seca for approximately 15 people

and want to have some left over for myself afterwards.

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by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 10:51 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If you alone can eat six pounds of shredded brisket in its intended taco form*

I will gladly provide six pounds of brisket and watch you go to town.

*intended taco form = small flour tortillas, carne seca, chopped onions, sprinkle of white cheese, squeeze of lime, hot sauce as necessary

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by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 10:58 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

not to be immodest but it really is

I cook very few things with any degree of proficiency, but this is one of ‘em. I’ll send you the recipe when I send it to phildo.

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by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 11:04 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

me too.

Oh, and where’s the chopped cilantro?

by marc w on Jan 8, 2009 11:06 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Throw me on that list?

I’ll update my profile right now. I need a new dish. Barbecue pork ribs are awesome, but I’m a one-trick pony.

by Teej on Jan 8, 2009 11:06 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Done and done (momentarily)

cilantro is definitely a nice addon, but not required.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 11:07 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go find the Asplundh guys wherever they are trimming trees.

1.) Place bowl on other side of large tree branch shredder
2.) Hurl slab of tender brisket into large tree branch shredder
3.) Remove residual wood chunks from shredded beef
4.) Serve, garnish with pine needles

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 11:01 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You could try running over the brisket with your lawn mower.

You’d end up with a mower bag full of tasty goodies.

Man do I love midgets.

by Thingray on Jan 8, 2009 11:11 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is really gross, so proceed at your own risk:

When I was younger we had a cocker spaniel who had the typical intestinal problems that comes from in-breeding. It was my chore to mow the lawn, and sometimes I didn’t clean up all the dog poop in the back yard, and thus would run over the piles with the mower. Sometimes the chopped up poo smelled like nacho cheese.

by Phildopip on Jan 8, 2009 11:13 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the leftover carne seca will invariably end up in a nacho concoction by the way

chips
black beans
carne seca
cheese
Dave’s Hurtin’ Habanero to taste (the more the better)

layer all the ingredients in the above order in a Pyrex baking dish. Bake at 300 degrees for 20-22 min. Serve with side of Mrs. Renfro’s green salsa.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 11:18 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Would be better as a taco salad.

Skip the cheese, add some crunchy greens. Dump the salsa on top.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 11:20 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and if you've used the lawn mower shredding method,

you are already most of the way there

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE!!! I DRINK IT UP!!

by abender20 on Jan 8, 2009 11:21 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oooh that's a good idea

saying the phrase “skip the cheese” is like speaking Russian, though – I literally do not understand it. hahaha.

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by pdb on Jan 8, 2009 11:23 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where'd you get your recipe then?

Or are you going to tell me to use a blender a la Matthew?
This is awfully complicated for a person with limited kitchen supplies

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jan 8, 2009 11:00 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I never minded it, except for the pizza place I worked at.

But then again I’m not a big football fan.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 9:25 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's a bitch.

From 1998 to 2007, the only Super Bowl I saw was the Seahawks one because I managed to get out of work.

by Teej on Jan 8, 2009 9:26 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was up here at work. I got back to camp at halftime, saw the score, and said to hell with it.

I picked up a book and read for a bit. I was gonna check the scores before crashing and turned my tv back on just in time to see the final 2 minutes of the game.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Jan 8, 2009 9:39 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I got lucky.

My dad and I tuned in to the last quarter and the overtimes.

Big Z is the MAN.

by Taylor H on Jan 8, 2009 9:40 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

?
Last Super Bowl was the best football game I’ve ever seen.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 9:35 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh. I thought JI was either to a play that was fucked up

Youtube and work do not play nicely with one another.

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 9:37 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was in honor of JI.

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by Faux on Jan 8, 2009 9:49 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

For me that would be Monday night Sep 25, 2006.

Saints first home game since Hurricane Katrina. I watched the game in a bar full of Saints fans and Louisiana transplants. Throughout the whole game there was just this emotional pull holding us together. As the game ended there wasn’t a dry eye there and I was filled with this euphoric glow of perfect contentment and a feeling that hope was real. I will remember that day forever.

Fear the NPE

by thewyrm on Jan 8, 2009 9:32 AM PST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs