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			<title>Useless Info Thread</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:49 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok. I'm going out on a limb here and putting this thread up. Hopefully it wont get shut down and me "erased". lol.  
 
Here my fellow TG alumns is a place to put your random thoughts. Instead of having random stuff in other threads I have decided to consolidate the useless banter for an easy to...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Ok. I'm going out on a limb here and putting this thread up. Hopefully it wont get shut down and me &quot;erased&quot;. lol. <br />
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Here my fellow <acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym> alumns is a place to put your random thoughts. Instead of having random stuff in other threads I have decided to consolidate the useless banter for an easy to read thread that will fill our minds the random crap we think about everyday. <br />
Rules:<br />
1.Please BEHAVE! This thread is for the fun and enjoyment of the players here. <br />
2.Don't belittle anyone or their posts.<br />
3.Keep it clean! <br />
4.HAVE FUN!!<br />
<ul><li>When someone asks you, &quot;A penny for your thoughts,&quot; and you put your two cents in, what happens to the other penny?</li>
</ul><ul><li>Whatever happened to Preparations A through G?</li>
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			<dc:creator>Dredge</dc:creator>
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			<title>Happy Birthday Pokerface</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:55:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Happy Birthday to you, 
Happy Birthday to you, 
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, 
Happy Birthday to you. 
 
Image: http://fleming0.flemingc.on.ca/~rrobinso/tgp/icons/lotscandles.gif  
 
Sung to the tune of Happy Birthday. 
And another one passes by like a ship in the night...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Happy Birthday to you,<br />
Happy Birthday to you,<br />
Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday,<br />
Happy Birthday to you.<br />
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<img src="http://fleming0.flemingc.on.ca/~rrobinso/tgp/icons/lotscandles.gif" border="0" alt="" onload="NcodeImageResizer.createOn(this);" /><br />
<br />
Sung to the tune of Happy Birthday.<br />
<font size="1">And another one passes by like a ship in the night...</font><br />
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Have a great day.</div>

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			<dc:creator>HSantal</dc:creator>
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			<title>Electronic books</title>
			<link>http://www.tacticalgamer.com/general-discussion/151185-electronic-books.html</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>To short cut any accusations of me stealing intellectual property, I own roughly 4000 books and I have built a library in my home. I have a fetish for owning books, and even if I have it in electronic format, I purchase the hard copy as well. 
 
That said, rather than scanning the books in and then...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>To short cut any accusations of me stealing intellectual property, I own roughly 4000 books and I have built a library in my home. I have a fetish for owning books, and even if I have it in electronic format, I purchase the hard copy as well.<br />
<br />
That said, rather than scanning the books in and then converting it for my kindle ereader, I depended on demonoid for my electronic backups of books. Not really for backups but because the kindle is so dang convenient and I am anally retentive when it comes to caring for my books (I never open them to more than 90 degrees to prevent the spine from creasing). Since demonoid is on hiatus, I have been trying to find another source which has a good selection of books I can search which has some of my older, and more obscure books.<br />
<br />
I am a firm believer in the author getting his due whether it be in software or books, and I always own the book if I download it. If someone comes on here accusing me of being some sort of leech I am likely to arch my eyebrow and do nothing. Yup, nothing :-p<br />
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Thanks!</div>

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			<dc:creator>Spur</dc:creator>
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			<title>Hello everyone</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:08:14 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>hello everyone im new here was this comunity was recomended by a friend  
 
insun from the 8th (donno if thats the spelling) 
 
anyways ya i play CSS, DOD, MW2 and just about every RTS and MMO that comes out just to try it 
 
my steam name is lt_clash add me if you care just lemme know where your...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>hello everyone im new here was this comunity was recomended by a friend <br />
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insun from the 8th (donno if thats the spelling)<br />
<br />
anyways ya i play CSS, DOD, MW2 and just about every RTS and MMO that comes out just to try it<br />
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my steam name is lt_clash add me if you care just lemme know where your adding me from if i ask, and looking forward to gameing with you guys</div>

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			<dc:creator>Clash</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Remote Control's Ken Ober, Equalizer's Edward Woodward died]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:00:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The younger folks here won't have a clue who these guys were, but the older folks will.  Remote control was an awesome show on M-TV back when they actually played music.  And the Equalizer just kicked bad guy's ass. 
 
Remote Control host Ken Ober dead at 52...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>The younger folks here won't have a clue who these guys were, but the older folks will.  Remote control was an awesome show on M-TV back when they actually played music.  And the Equalizer just kicked bad guy's ass.<br />
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<a href="http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/16/remote-control-host-ken-ober-dead-at-52/" target="_blank">Remote Control host Ken Ober dead at 52</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tvsquad.com/2009/11/16/the-equalizers-edward-woodward-dead-at-79/" target="_blank">The Equalizer's Edward Woodward dead at 79</a><br />
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			<dc:creator>Bamboo</dc:creator>
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			<title>Heads up: Steam phishing attempt by a TG member.</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:52:47 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Just wanted to give everyone who is a member of the TG Steam group a heads up.  I just got an IM over Steam from |TG-21|Buriu with a link purporting to be an offer from Nvidia for 3 free games.  The link, of course, was for a Steam clone site.  Heads up to everyone and Buriu, I'm going to give you...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Just wanted to give everyone who is a member of the <acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym> Steam group a heads up.  I just got an IM over Steam from |<acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym>-21|Buriu with a link purporting to be an offer from Nvidia for 3 free games.  The link, of course, was for a Steam clone site.  Heads up to everyone and Buriu, I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and say that I'm sorry your account was hacked, buddy.<br />
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  *EDIT*  hacked account, not by a <acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym> member.  Still, important to be vigilant so it doesn't happen to you!</div>

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			<dc:creator>Buckets</dc:creator>
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			<title>Sixth Sense Technology: Bringing Computing into the Real World</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:25:44 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[You guys HAVE to watch this. It's absolutely AMAZING. The guy started with taking apart a mouse and has developed technology (which he's making OPEN SOURCE) which could potentially allow people to do their computing in a real-world interactive nature. Now, this might not make sense as I talk about...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>You guys HAVE to watch this. It's absolutely AMAZING. The guy started with taking apart a mouse and has developed technology (which he's making OPEN SOURCE) which could potentially allow people to do their computing in a real-world interactive nature. Now, this might not make sense as I talk about it, but watch the video in the link below. If you're not completely blown away, you must be waiting for people to spontaneously develop individual flight capabilities to be intrigued.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsense_technology.html" target="_blank">http://www.ted.com/talks/pranav_mist...echnology.html</a></div>

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			<dc:creator>Ferris Bueller</dc:creator>
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			<title>2012 Movies Reactions</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:06:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>WARNING SPOILERS 
 
Ok folks, lets talk 2012 the Movie. What did you think? I saw it today. 
 
I thought the computer graphics were pretty good. Maybe even ground breaking so to say, but at the same time, there were scenes that looks pretty bad, almost like a video game. Especially during that...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>WARNING SPOILERS<br />
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Ok folks, lets talk 2012 the Movie. What did you think? I saw it today.<br />
<br />
I thought the computer graphics were pretty good. Maybe even ground breaking so to say, but at the same time, there were scenes that looks pretty bad, almost like a video game. Especially during that drive through downtown L.A.<br />
<br />
And, of course, that movie had to have those cheesy moments.. like when the ground breaks between that husband and wife in the store when they were talking about how crappy their marriage is.  Oh, and of course, the other 4th wheel husband had to be off'd so the star could hook back up with his children's mother. he can't cheat of course, we gotta kill that dude off. What better way than to crush him.<br />
<br />
<br />
I did like how they showed that the Arks were built for the wealthy to survive, I think that reflects reality. Evil human nature. That's probably how it would go down in all honesty lets face it. Most of you wouldn't tell old GeneralCarver about an ark if you had a free ride on it.<br />
<br />
<br />
What were your favorite parts?  <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Think we could make an <acronym title="Armed Assault">ArmA</acronym> 2 mission based off it?  We could use the large frigate ships and college them with a few buildings to make the &quot;arks&quot;. lol. And of course, we could develop some cheesy story to go along with it.</div>

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			<dc:creator>GeneralCarver</dc:creator>
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			<title>Happy Birthday Redneck!</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:48:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>On behalf of those here, wishing you a happy 44th birthday, Redneck (http://www.tacticalgamer.com/member.php?u=28669)!   
 
Image: http://m.pimpmyspace.org/pimp/1/db/db59c29daa3dc5f16fd8.jpg  
 
I hope you get great presents and have a blast today!  :D</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><font size="3">On behalf of those here, wishing you a happy 44th birthday, <a href="http://www.tacticalgamer.com/member.php?u=28669" target="_blank">Redneck</a>!  </font><br />
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<font size="3">I hope you get great presents and have a blast today!</font>  :D</div>

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			<dc:creator>Acreo Aeneas</dc:creator>
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			<title>Need your help</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00:55 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Ok so Christmas is almost here and i want to get my friend (a girl) cute earmuffs. Anyone know of any or where i could buy it? (no headphone type earmuffs) Thanks :]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Ok so Christmas is almost here and i want to get my friend (a girl) cute earmuffs. Anyone know of any or where i could buy it? (no headphone type earmuffs) Thanks :]</div>

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			<dc:creator>VeggieBoWeggie</dc:creator>
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			<title>So who remembers me?</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:35:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A lot of new faces on TG. Was kind of surprised my forum log-in worked since the last time I was here was in '06. Yeah, its been too damn long.  
 
For those of you who don't know me. I was a member of TG. I went by many names, _Ender_, R_A^V^E_N-X, X-Raven. I am sure there is more, I just can't...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>A lot of new faces on <acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym>. Was kind of surprised my forum log-in worked since the last time I was here was in '06. Yeah, its been too damn long. <br />
<br />
For those of you who don't know me. I was a member of <acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym>. I went by many names, _Ender_, R_A^V^E_N-X, X-Raven. I am sure there is more, I just can't remember all of them. <br />
<br />
I see Paul is still here, of course. Cing is still around. Who else from old N42 is still here? <br />
<br />
Well I just wanted to say &quot;Hi&quot;, and see how the place was doing. The place looks amazing. You guys put a lot of work into it, and it shows. Wished I was here for it all.</div>

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			<dc:creator>_Ender_</dc:creator>
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			<title>TG Euros Killing Floor teamwork server</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:24:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Howdy, 
 
The "TG Euros Killing Floor teamwork server" is updated today and also has some new maps. Anyone looking for KF tactical gamer action is welcome, we play to prevail over zoombie community :)  
 
83.222.232.12:7757]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Howdy,<br />
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The &quot;<acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym> Euros Killing Floor teamwork server&quot; is updated today and also has some new maps. Anyone looking for KF tactical gamer action is welcome, we play to prevail over zoombie community :) <br />
<br />
83.222.232.12:7757</div>

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			<dc:creator>Groundshaker</dc:creator>
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			<title>A Day Late, For OUr Vets</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:02:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>*The Warrior Song: (http://www.thewarriorsong.com/Welcome.html)* 
 
Crank the volume up. 
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTs6a0ORdQU</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><b><a href="http://www.thewarriorsong.com/Welcome.html" target="_blank">The Warrior Song:</a></b><br />
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Crank the volume up.<br />
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			<dc:creator>TG_Bubba</dc:creator>
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			<title>This is why we fold</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:46:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Reading this breaks my heart. No child should have to go through this. 
 
From the newspaper I work at: 
 
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2009/nov/06/jo_holiday_blood_110509_72662/?counties</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Reading this breaks my heart. No child should have to go through this.<br />
<br />
From the newspaper I work at:<br />
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<a href="http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2009/nov/06/jo_holiday_blood_110509_72662/?counties" target="_blank">http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news...2662/?counties</a></div>

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			<dc:creator>MrShawn305</dc:creator>
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			<title>Logitech to buy HD video company for $405 million</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:06:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Looks like Logitech is expanding, it will be interesting to see what comes out of this purchase. 
 
This story appeared on Network World at 
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111109-logitech-to-buy-hd-video.html 
 
 
*Logitech to buy HD video company for $405 million * 
The deal will let...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Looks like Logitech is expanding, it will be interesting to see what comes out of this purchase.<br />
<br />
This story appeared on Network World at<br />
<a href="http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111109-logitech-to-buy-hd-video.html" target="_blank">http://www.networkworld.com/news/200...-hd-video.html</a><br />
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<br />
<font size="4"><b>Logitech to buy HD video company for $405 million </b></font><br />
The deal will let Logitech target enterprise and other business users with video conferencing products<br />
By Nancy Gohring , IDG News Service , 11/11/2009 <br />
Logitech plans to acquire LifeSize Communications, a company that makes HD video communications equipment, for $405 million in cash, the companies said Tuesday. <br />
<br />
Hottest mergers and acquisitions of 2009<br />
<br />
Logitech, whose video business is focused mainly on webcams, hopes the deal will allow it to offer video communications systems for other settings besides the desktop, it said. LifeSize targets a wide range of customers including enterprises that want installations in their boardrooms, small and midsized businesses, and home office workers. It also targets education, health care and government customers. <br />
<br />
LifeSize has 9,000 video conferencing customers in 80 countries, Logitech said.<br />
<br />
The acquisition could put Logitech in competition with companies including Cisco, which has been pushing deeper into the telepresence and videoconferencing markets. Cisco is currently trying to buy videoconferencing provider Tandberg for $3 billion, although it has yet to secure a deal. <br />
<br />
Logitech said it will work with unified communications and VoIP partners to encourage a more open environment in which video communications systems can interoperate. <br />
<br />
Logitech hopes to close the deal in December subject to customary closing conditions, including antitrust approvals. If the deal goes through, LifeSize will operate as a Logitech division from its current location in Austin, Texas. <br />
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The IDG News Service is a Network World affiliate.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Delta*RandyShugart*</dc:creator>
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			<title>EA Lays off 1500 and cancels games.</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[EA cutting 1,500 jobs, over 'a dozen' games canceled  (http://www.gamespot.com/news/6239401.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=hot-stories&tag=hot-stories;title;1)]]></description>
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			<title>Joining the military before or after college</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:55:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THING AND GIVE YOUR THOUGHTS 
 
I am almost 100% determined to join the military despite of what my parents say. Right now, I'm wondering whether it would be smart to join before or after college because circumstances have changed to that I might not be able to participate in...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THING AND GIVE YOUR THOUGHTS<br />
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I am almost 100% determined to join the military despite of what my parents say. Right now, I'm wondering whether it would be smart to join before or after college because circumstances have changed to that I might not be able to participate in Advanced ROTC. Most people say college first is smart, but I have friends in the Army feeling out of place as they are over 20 while the kids they are training with are only 18 or 19. What do you guys think?<br />
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Also, considering I am going to the top private school in Massachusetts, ALL of my friends and family feel that this decision of mine is rash and totally idiotic of me but I feel like I need to accomplish something in my life. If all goes well and I get into a great college/university (e.g. Harvard, MIT-considering I don't enlist before then), do you guys think I should still join the military?<br />
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Finally, I KNOW I want to be either Infantry or an Engineer despite my awesome super smrt-ness (on purpose), would the better choice be the Army (9 week basic+AIT afterwards) or the Marines (12 week basic+wtvr else)?<br />
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I do know about the physical and mental challenges of both branches and I have been preparing. I am going to the gym as much as possible and the insane homework load in the top private school is getting me prepared (though nothing could prepare you for the mental stress of combat-I know).<br />
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This is possibly the biggest (and last if I make the wrong one...yikes) and most important decision of my life. I am only a freshman in high school but this is what I know in my heart I was born (but not raised) to do. Please read this and take it seriously because this is my life that I could be signing away and I am not looking forward to dying at the age of 21(or whatever).<br />
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Please give detailed answers :D</div>

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			<title>Happy Birthday, Marines!</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:36:39 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Man, I was so busy yesterday, that I forgot to wish everyone here a happy 234th!  Had a nice cake cutting birthday deal at work.  It was nice seeing all the Jarheads in one place, reminiscing about the good ol' days. 
 
Anyway, if you missed them, here are the birthday messages for this year: 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Man, I was so busy yesterday, that I forgot to wish everyone here a happy 234th!  Had a nice cake cutting birthday deal at work.  It was nice seeing all the Jarheads in one place, reminiscing about the good ol' days.<br />
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Anyway, if you missed them, here are the birthday messages for this year:<br />
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Same vid, in higher quality: <a href="http://downloads.feedroom.com/downloads/t_assets/20091016/2009BirthdayMessage_44KA.MPG" target="_blank">http://downloads.feedroom.com/downlo...ssage_44KA.MPG</a><br />
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Attention to orders!<br />
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<font face="Courier New"><font size="4">R 051329Z OCT 09<br />
UNCLASSIFIED//<br />
ALMAR 033/09<br />
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS//<br />
SUBJ/UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY MESSAGE - 10 NOVEMBER 2009//<br />
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  UNITED STATES MARINES REPRESENT THE BEST YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OUR NATION HAS TO OFFER.  TO BE A MARINE IS TO BE A MEMBER OF AMERICA'S WARRIOR CLASS - TO BE ONE OF THE FEW WHO STEPS FORWARD WITH THE COURAGE AND CONVICTION TO FACE WHATEVER DANGERS AWAIT.  OUR NATION EXPECTS HER MARINES TO BE READY WHEN THE NATION CALLS; TO LEAVE FAMILY AND THE COMFORTS OF HOME BEHIND; TO MARCH INTO BATTLE AND THRIVE UNDER AUSTERITY; AND TO COME HOME UNDER A VICTORY PENNANT.<br />
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2.  FROM AL ANBAR IN THE WEST OF IRAQ, TO HELMAND PROVINCE IN THE SOUTH OF AFGHANISTAN, OUR CORPS OF MARINES CAN ALWAYS EXPECT TO BE FOUND WHERE THE FIGHT IS TOUGHEST.  SUCH IS OUR HISTORY.  TODAY, AS WE WRITE THE FINAL CHAPTER ON OUR VICTORY IN IRAQ, WE WILL INCREASINGLY TAKE THE FIGHT TO THE ENEMY IN AFGHANISTAN AND ADD NEW PAGES TO OUR LEGACY IN PLACES CALLED DELARAM, NOW ZAD, AND GARMSIR. ONE DAY, WE WILL RETURN TO OUR NAVAL HERITAGE AND PATROL THE HIGH SEAS WITH OUR NAVY BROTHERS.  SUCH IS OUR FUTURE.<br />
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3.  AS WE CELEBRATE OUR CORPS' 234TH BIRTHDAY, WE FIRST PAUSE TO REFLECT AND PAY TRIBUTE TO THOSE MARINES WHO HAVE GIVEN THE LAST FULL MEASURE IN DEFENSE OF FREEDOM.  WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE TO OUR MARINE CORPS FAMILIES - THE UNSUNG HEROES WHO ENDURE HARDSHIP AND SACRIFICE SO THAT WE ARE ABLE TO GO FORWARD AND ACCOMPLISH ANY MISSION.  WE EXTEND OUR APPRECIATION TO OUR COUNTRYMEN WHO HAVE ANSWERED OUR EVERY NEED.  AND WE CELEBRATE THE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND WOMEN WHO WILLINGLY AND SELFLESSLY CONTINUE TO GO INTO HARM'S WAY TO PROTECT THIS GREAT NATION.<br />
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4.  TO ALL WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE, TO THOSE WHO WEAR THE UNIFORM TODAY, AND TO THE FAMILIES THAT GIVE US THE STRENGTH TO FORGE AHEAD - I WISH YOU ALL A HEARTFELT HAPPY 234TH BIRTHDAY!<br />
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5.  SEMPER FIDELIS!  JAMES T. CONWAY, GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS, COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS//</font></font><br />
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And General Lejeune's birthday message:<br />
On November 1st. 1921, John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, directed that a reminder of the Corps be published by every command, to all Marines throughout the globe, on the Birthday of the Corps. Since the day, Marines have continued to distinguish themselves on many battlefields and foreign shores, in war and peace. On this Birthday of the Corps, therefore, in compliance with the will of the 13th Commandant, Article 38 United States Marine Corps Manual, Edition of 1921, is published as follows:<br />
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				&quot;On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date many thousands of men have borne that name Marine. In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate the Birthday of our Corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.<br />
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The record of our Corps is one which bear comparison with that of the most famous military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war and in the long era of tranquility at home generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war in both hemispheres, and in every corner of the seven seas so that our country and its citizens might enjoy peace and security.<br />
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In every battle and skirmish since the Birth of the Corps, Marines have acquitted themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until the term &quot;Marine&quot; has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and soldierly virtue.<br />
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This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have received from those who preceded us in the Corps. With it we also received from them the eternal spirit which has animated our Corps from generation and has long been the distinguishing mark of Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the past, and the me of our nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of illustrious men who have served as &quot;Soldiers of the Sea&quot; since the founding of the Corps.&quot;
			
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			<title>To All TG Vets:</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:51:59 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Today is veterans day. Today is the day I honor those that have fought for my freedom in our nations armed service. Today is the day to thank those that are still alive, and I want to say thanks to all of you. I know that there are vets in TG; those on Active duty, retired and probably other...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Today is veterans day. Today is the day I honor those that have fought for my freedom in our nations armed service. Today is the day to thank those that are still alive, and I want to say thanks to all of you. I know that there are vets in <acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym>; those on Active duty, retired and probably other statuses that I don't know about. No matter what, I respect you and always support you. Despite what the rest of the country may say about you, no matter what the news, or anyone says, you do a EXCELLENT job. <br />
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	While I personally, have not served, I have many friends, and family that have. From the Civil War to present day, they have given their all for the protection of my and my families freedom. You that are serving now and have served in the past, have my undying respect and gratitude for what you do and have done. No matter what one person says or does can change that. You guys have done things that no knows about in order to protect your country and mine. Thing done behind the scenes and quietly, all the way to the &quot;big&quot; things we hear about, the actions you take have helped preserve the liberty of these great United States. <br />
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	So, to each and every one of you here at <acronym title="Tactical Gamer">TG</acronym>, I salute you. I thank you for your dedication, honor, and courage to fight for our country and liberty. No matter what happens, I will always support our troops and the sacrifices they take for this great nation and the people in it. Please accept my heartfelt thanks to all of you.<br />
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Thank you,<br />
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			<title>eReader question.</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:56:09 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Im in the market for one of those eReader devices and need a little advice.  If you had to choose between The Kindle from Amazon or The Nook from Barnes and Noble which one would TG choose?? and of course why?</description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hey I'm new]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:08:38 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[What's up everyone, I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hey. Hopefully I posted this in the right section!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>What's up everyone, I'm new to the forum and just wanted to say hey. Hopefully I posted this in the right section!</div>

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			<title>Football official (as in referee) question</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:24:12 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[So for once, Google has failed me. Thus, I'm hoping someone here has the knowledge I seek. 
 
In the NFL, the referee and the umpire have distinctive hats. The referee wears a white one compared to everyone else's black one to mark him out. In years past, I swore that the umpire had a black one...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>So for once, Google has failed me. Thus, I'm hoping someone here has the knowledge I seek.<br />
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In the NFL, the referee and the umpire have distinctive hats. The referee wears a white one compared to everyone else's black one to mark him out. In years past, I swore that the umpire had a black one with white stripes while every other official wore solid black. However, I notice that all the other officials aside from the referee now wear black hats with white stripes.<br />
<br />
BUT, I've noticed that the umpire's hat now has what looks like fuzzy balls on either side of the cap's bill, right where the bill and the main cap join. Is there any purpose to this other than making the umpire look like a distorted Mickey Mouse? It seems really... odd.</div>

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			<title>MRE Question</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[OK Military folk - Question. 
 
Why isn't important. In Acquiring MRE's as a civilian, are they an available standard in commissary stateside?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>OK Military folk - Question.<br />
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Why isn't important. In Acquiring MRE's as a civilian, are they an available standard in commissary stateside?</div>

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			<title>Hey everyone</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:35:24 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hey everyone. I would just like to introduce myself a little bit and say hi. I'm new to the website and your ArmA 2 Chapter.  I really like playing with you all and will hopefully see some of you on the sever. My xfire username is Shadow8104. Add me if you wish. Cyall 'round]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hey everyone. I would just like to introduce myself a little bit and say hi. I'm new to the website and your <acronym title="Armed Assault">ArmA</acronym> 2 Chapter.  I really like playing with you all and will hopefully see some of you on the sever. My xfire username is Shadow8104. Add me if you wish. Cyall 'round</div>

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			<title>What song are you currently listening to?</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:56:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Suprised this forum doesnt have one...or am I wrong o.o.... 
 
Nikki Flores / Let It Slide</description>
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Nikki Flores / Let It Slide</div>

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