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Can anyone find a video on youtube of the guy (whoever it is, I think the character is Danny) on Trailer Park Boys screaming "WHAT in the FUCK"? I can't believe I can't find a single video...
 
What is the situation with NFL players having communication things in their helmets? Is it every player, only some players, do they each have mics or only an earpiece thing, can all the coaches speak on it or only the head coach, etc.

I was watching one of the college bowl games a few days ago and the commentators mentioned at one point how they need to use hand signals because they don't have communicators like in the NFL so it got me wondering.
 
Are there any inherit benefits or underlying logic to a base 10 counting system or do we use it just because we have 10 fingers?

http://turinhurinson.wordpress.com/2007/09/18/why-base-10/

Or the part that answers your question:
And clearly this argument about it being based on the hand isn’t really applicable, because different cultures have used different bases throughout history, many of which weren’t based on the number of fingers we have:

base 8 (Native americans)
base K (Mayans)
base y (Babylonions)
base 2 (Vikings)
base C (Imperial- system, Nigeria, Nepal)
base 2 (specific Australian Aboriginal nations)
base As (Romans, Chinese, Hindus)
(list courtesy of appleide)

So it seems that the reason we use base A is just that Rome, which took over Europe, China, which dominated the Far East, and India, which dominated southern Asia, used it. Mathematics, like history, is written by the victor.
 
I have four 11MB PDF pages that I need to combine and compress into a PDF that needs to be <10MB. I'm on a limited bandwidth connection and a different computer so I can't download Adobe Professional Trial like I did last time I had to do this.

Any online/free/trial applications that let you do this out there?
 
When I read neogaf on iPad in portrait view, the page doesn't fit right like it used to. Anyway to fix that? I don't want to use the mobile app, or read in landscape view.
 
"The Greeks invented democracy."

Is it wrong or right to use the word invented in that sentence? I know there are multple meanings to the word invention, and in this context of the definition, it'd be "a discovery, finding", correct?
 
Mind blown. I have never heard this before. Gonna have to read up.

"The Greeks invented democracy."

Is it wrong or right to use the word invented in that sentence? I know there are multple meanings to the word invention, and in this context of the definition, it'd be "a discovery, finding", correct?

I think it's fine. And I'd think of it more in the creation sense of the word--democracy wasn't something out in nature waiting to be found, like magnetism or gravity.
 
Ok. My friend at work said democracy is an idea, not an invention. I was talking to him about a Greek guy at work who likes to joke around and ask me what the Turks invented, and he always brings up democracy.

I think idea and invention are both fine.
 
GAF, which movie: Darkest Hour or Sherlock Holmes 2.

Need to go to the cinema and these are the only two viable options.
 
GAF, which movie: Darkest Hour or Sherlock Holmes 2.

Need to go to the cinema and these are the only two viable options.

Holmes 2 is supposed to be pretty cheesy, but I love Robert Downey Jr and enjoyed the first one, so that'd be my recommendation.

Haven't seen either as yet. ;)
 
A random thought just occurred to me while watching a Rifftrax short of all things - was Cool Hand Luke supposed to be a modern day story of Jesus? I was thinking maybe the parking meter = contempt for money changers, the prisoners loved him and followed him like apostles, in the scene after he eats the eggs they lay him on a table like he's on a cross, etc. I'm sure there are more things I could think of but as you can tell from the randomness of this post I'm a bit drunk right now.
 
A random thought just occurred to me while watching a Rifftrax short of all things - was Cool Hand Luke supposed to be a modern day story of Jesus? I was thinking maybe the parking meter = contempt for money changers, the prisoners loved him and followed him like apostles, in the scene after he eats the eggs they lay him on a table like he's on a cross, etc. I'm sure there are more things I could think of but as you can tell from the randomness of this post I'm a bit drunk right now.

Yes.
 
Is there any particular reason why there is no true Neogaf App for iDevices/Andtroid?

Because a separate app for a website is silly?

The dude who does the mobile version is apparently now working with Evilore to make an official (i.e. ad-supported) version.
 
I'm trying to enter a website and I keep getting "Server Not Found" error messages. I've tried in Opera, Chrome, Firefox, and IE. The site works, and has been working, as does my internet connection. What could cause this? I heard it could be malware or something, so I did a full scan with Malware Bytes, and Microsoft Security Essentials, but nothing was found. What gives?
 
I'm trying to enter a website and I keep getting "Server Not Found" error messages. I've tried in Opera, Chrome, Firefox, and IE. The site works, and has been working, as does my internet connection. What could cause this? I heard it could be malware or something, so I did a full scan with Malware Bytes, and Microsoft Security Essentials, but nothing was found. What gives?

I get this sometimes too and generally get it resolved by giving my pc a good whack [re-booting]. I will be interested to see if someone has a more cogent explanation :).
 
Alright, My harddrive crashed a while back and I've been using linux but I found my Windows 7 Key and want to switch back. My question is how do I know what version of windows 7 this key belongs to. The sticker with the code says Windows 7 Pro OA.

edit: the laptop had an OEM version of windows 7 and I did not install it myself. so will that code work if I get an installation dvd or do I need to just buy a copy of W7? and if it does work ,again, how do I know which version it belongs to if that is important?
 
Stupid questions but here goes it, has everyone ever used one of those cookie Dough canisters as an improvised flesh light?

Basically what I'm asking is, can you fuck a can of cookie dough? I'm a little drunk and I'm actually considering it.
 
Stupid questions but here goes it, has everyone ever used one of those cookie Dough canisters as an improvised flesh light?

Basically what I'm asking is, can you fuck a can of cookie dough? I'm a little drunk and I'm actually considering it.

Have fun with urinary tract infection! :D
 
Stupid questions but here goes it, has everyone ever used one of those cookie Dough canisters as an improvised flesh light?

Basically what I'm asking is, can you fuck a can of cookie dough? I'm a little drunk and I'm actually considering it.

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What do you think of people who choose not to work? They have the ability to work, but they just don't do it and decide to leech of their parents.
 
What do you think of people who choose not to work? They have the ability to work, but they just don't do it and decide to leech of their parents.

If they are actively choosing not to work, then that person better have some amazingly redeemable qualities. Either way, I'm not thinking too highly of them.

If you're talking about someone who doesn't work, but is actively trying to look for a job, then that's completely different.
 
Stupid questions but here goes it, has everyone ever used one of those cookie Dough canisters as an improvised flesh light?

Basically what I'm asking is, can you fuck a can of cookie dough? I'm a little drunk and I'm actually considering it.
............. It'd be cold.
 
:/ Have you tried isthissitedownorisitjustme.com [or whatever it's called]?

Or asked someone to see if they can access the same url?

If it's not too private or embarrassing [to you] I would be happy to do that for you.

Yeah, I've tried the Is It Down For Me, or Everyone website, and it's just me, lol. Oddly though the site's working now for me. It's just NearVita.com, a Vita fansite I'm supposed to be a writer of.
 
Yeah, I've tried the Is It Down For Me, or Everyone website, and it's just me, lol. Oddly though the site's working now for me. It's just NearVita.com, a Vita fansite I'm supposed to be a writer of.

Well I am glad that it's okay now even if you don't know why :). Hope it doesn't recur.
 
Where does the mail I archive in Gmail actually go? I cant seem to find it other than via search. Unless ofcourse im seemingly blind..
 
I'd like a widget or something of some sort that will allow me to see/add my google calendar, and possibly my gmail account on my second monitor. Does something like this exist?
 
I'm graduating from university soon and have a question. I am not sure if I should include my full name in my diploma (in my birth certificate I have my father's and mother's last name). In the school's record I only use my father's last name but there are occasions (like driver's license) where I will be registered with my mother's last name as well. Its usage is pretty inconsistent but it is what it is. I have my parents to blame for that. But when I sign I don't write my mother's last name nor do I see myself using it professionally. What do you guys think I should do?
 
in the pokemon anime series, does Ash finally achieve his dreams? does he win the world championship or become a pokemon master?
 
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