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  1. Posted

    Another ATI card owner checking in with this problem. The polygons occur either immediately or soon after ArmA is started, on even 800x600, barebones, no graphical frills at all. Diagnostic tools indicate that heat is not the issue.

    P4 2.8 Ghz

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    Running Catalyst 6.11 drivers

  3. Posted

    Tex is from Texas and therefore from the USA, and he HAS saw it.

    Anyway did you miss your 'T'? What is an 'errorist'?

    But pictures like that seem to make a joke out of a serious situation.

    My ex-roommate had a bumper sticker with that exact wording that he decided would look good on our refrigerator. God he was a moron. What I gathered from him was that an 'errorist' is one who commits errors (he wasn't the brightest guy but I'll give him the benefit of the doubt on this particular point).

  6. Posted

    Sure could use a Ran update right about now- the coverage of these riots here in America has been sparse at best, nonexistent at worst, and most of it is of the "lol France" flavor anyway. I want some firsthand accounts =\

  8. Posted

    @ Sep. 02 2005,12:35)]Also don't know if anyone posted this but it bears repeating:

    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html....02.html

    Quote[/b] ]The Bush administration also said it will accept foreign assistance. At least 24 nations and international organizations, ranging from Israel to Venezuela and the United Nations, have offered medical teams, field hospitals, military aircraft and other help.

    Thanks guys smile_o.gif

    Yeah, I just saw a statement by the US ambassador in Sweden that the US has officially requested help from Sweden. The Swedish government has of course promised that it will provide as much help as it can.

    I think it goes to show how bad the situation is when the US is in need of external aid to cope with it. Either way, we're all glad if we are able to help.

    sup Denoir

    Yeah, the aftermath of this hurricane is going to be monumentally expensive, and the fact that the civil administration in most of Louisiana, especially New Orleans, is either corrupt, incompetent, or corrupt and incompetent, does not bode well for the long road ahead.

    Also I'd request that you ignore the American pinheads who were complaining about the lack of foreign relief being offered, despite extant news stories listing countries and foreign NGO's extending their aid. A moderately large but extremely vocal swathe of our population is virulently xenophobic, anti-internationalist, and will seize on any opportunity to drive a wedge between the United States and the world at large. Yeah, fuck them in the ear- the rest of us deeply appreciate any and all aid offered and rendered, and we have never considered the aid that the US has extended to other countries in the past to have been on a quid-pro-quo basis.

  9. Posted

    The National Guard and elements of the Marine Reserves were in New Orleans as early as yesterday afternoon- some sources say martial law has been imposed on certain segments of the city. One of our squadmember's wives got the call from her Reserve unit, they are being activated and sent to the disaster area to assist in recovery and relief operations.

    Also don't know if anyone posted this but it bears repeating:

    http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html....02.html

    Quote[/b] ]The Bush administration also said it will accept foreign assistance. At least 24 nations and international organizations, ranging from Israel to Venezuela and the United Nations, have offered medical teams, field hospitals, military aircraft and other help.

    Thanks guys smile_o.gif

    edit- 5:40 AM CST, CNN is reporting a large explosion in the city's railyard district; picked it up off a transcript of National Guard comm traffic as well

  10. Posted

    @ Aug. 23 2005,04:33)]The book doesn't exactly lend itself to your typical Hollywood movie- a much better choice would be The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell by John Crawford... though I imagine that if Jarhead does well enough someone will option the rights to Crawford's book as well.

    Crawford's book has been sold out everywhere I've gone. confused_o.gif

    It's really outstanding- I burned through it in a day, it was so good.

  13. Posted

    Did you know that Pat Robertson can leg-press 2000 pounds

    Quote[/b] ]Pat Robertson's Age-Defying Shake

    Did you know that Pat Robertson can leg-press 2000 pounds! How does he do it?

    Where does Pat find the time and energy to host a daily, national TV show, head a world-wide ministry, develop visionary scholars, while traveling the globe as a statesman?

    One of Pat's secrets to keeping his energy high and his vitality soaring is his age-defying protein shake. Pat developed a delicious, refreshing shake, filled with energy-producing nutrients.

    Discover what kinds of natural ingredients make up Pat's protein shake by registering for your FREE booklet today!

    http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories....tref=po

    Quote[/b] ] Pat Robertson's shake causes a stir

    By BILL SIZEMORE, The Virginian-Pilot

    © August 21, 2005

    Last updated: 1:40 AM

    Pat Robertson’s “age-defying†diet shake isn’t just a philanthropic endeavor anymore. Now the televangelist is looking to turn a profit from it.

    After four years of touting the benefits of his weight-loss shake via his nonprofit Christian Broadcasting Network and sending the recipe to any viewer who asked for it, Robertson has licensed the shake for national distribution by General Nutrition Corp., a Pittsburgh-based health-food chain.

    Robertson says he is exercising his right to engage in a business venture, but an evangelical watchdog group says he is abusing his nonprofit status.

    Along the way, Robertson has hooked up with some colorful characters – Phil Busch, for example.

    Busch thought he was going to be Robertson’s Jared. The Texas bodybuilder dreamed of inspiring millions of Robertson’s viewers to lose weight drinking the evangelist’s shake, just like Jared Fogle did for Subway sandwiches.

    Busch says he lost 198 pounds in 15 months drinking Robertson’s concoction, leading to an on-camera interview with the Virginia Beach-based broadcaster on the daily TV show “The 700 Club†last month.

    But Busch’s hopes have been dashed by the crosscurrents of commerce. The man commercially hawking Robertson’s shake is Pittsburgh bodybuilder Dave Hawk, who’s affiliated with GNC.

    Now Busch is hopping mad – all 210 muscular pounds of him – and the recriminations are flying.

    Busch says Robertson played him for a sucker, using him to hype his product when it was a nonprofit venture and then dropping him like a hot, carb-filled potato when he went commercial. Robertson and Hawk say they’ve been publicly maligned by Busch and have threatened legal action.

    A multimillionaire religious broadcaster and former presidential candidate, Robertson added “health-food promoter†to his wide-ranging resume when he introduced “Pat’s Age-Defying Shake†to viewers in August 2001.

    Robertson, now 75, said in a 2002 interview with The Virginian-Pilot that he devised the recipe himself after he turned 60 and began studying the connections among nutrition, aging and health.

    Robertson says 1.5 million people have requested the recipe, which includes ingredients such as safflower oil, protein powder and vinegar.

    One of them was Busch, 41, a resident of suburban Dallas who bills himself as a bodybuilder, fitness trainer and motivational speaker. He says he weighed 410 pounds when he saw Robertson promoting his shake on TV in 2003 and decided to give it a try.

    By following Robertson’s diet in conjunction with an exercise program, Busch says, he lost 198 pounds and turned himself into a mass of muscle without using steroids or other drugs. Last year, he placed eighth in an International Natural Bodybuilding Association competition.

    I n the spring of 2005, Robertson launched a 12-week Weight Loss Challenge on “The 700 Club,†suggesting viewers slim down with exercise and a healthy diet, including two daily doses of his shake.

    When Busch heard about the challenge, he sent before-and-after pictures of himself to CBN.

    “They were ecstatic,†Busch said in an interview. “They wanted to put my pictures on TV. I said OK.â€

    Robertson showed the pictures to viewers early in the Weight Loss Challenge and included them in a commercial that ran for several weeks promoting the program.

    Shortly before the end of the Weight Loss Challenge, Busch said, his wife noticed a GNC store display promoting a new product. Robertson’s weight-loss shake had been turned into a powdered mix in a can: nine servings for $21.99.

    In large type on the front of the can, the product is labeled “Pat’s Diet Shake.†In smaller type on the back, it is identified as “Dr. Pat Robertson’s Diet Shake.â€

    Robertson is not a medical doctor, but he does have a law degree , known formally as a juris doctor, from Yale Law School.

    At the end of the Weight Loss Challenge in July, CBN flew Busch to Virginia Beach for a “700 Club†interview with Robertson. On the show, Robertson introduced Busch as “Exhibit A-plus†for his diet plan and asked if he used his shake.

    “Absolutely, and it’s very essential and it helps tremendously,†Busch replied. “Matter of fact, now I just go to the GNC and get the weight-loss shake.â€

    Busch says that representatives of Robertson’s organization led him to believe that he might be able to get a contract as a national spokesman for the shake, but that nothing came of those discussions. He is bitter about being elbowed aside by Hawk, the bodybuilder affiliated with GNC.

    “I’m the one that lost 198 pounds,†Busch said. “I felt like an idiot. I felt used.

    “All I was trying to do was inspire people. I did it for the viewers – not to help Pat Robertson make money.â€

    Hawk, a former Mr. USA and Mr. World, made two appearances on “The 700 Club†during the Weight Loss Challenge. On his second appearance, he wore a shirt bearing the GNC logo.

    On his Web site, which promotes Robertson’s shake, Hawk says he “works extensively with General Nutrition Corp . in a variety of capacities.â€

    Busch has posted a broadside on his own Web site disavowing his endorsement of the shake: “I do not endorse this product and in no way should you expect the results I have achieved by consuming this product alone.â€

    In a written reply to an inquiry from The Virginian-Pilot, Louis A. Isakoff, an attorney representing Robertson, characterized Busch’s allegations as “bizarre, completely untrue and sadly mistaken.â€

    Isakoff wrote that Busch was never offered an endorsement contract by Robertson or CBN. He said Robertson licensed his name and shake recipe to Basic Organics Inc., a Columbus, Ohio-based manufacturer that produces the product and distributes it in GNC stores.

    “Dr. Robertson, as a private individual, certainly has the right to engage in personal business ventures,†Isakoff wrote.

    Hawk is a consultant for Basic Organics, which handles advertising for the product.

    Although ads for the shake have appeared immediately before the program on some stations, Isakoff said CBN has turned down requests by Basic Organics and GNC to advertise on “The 700 Club.â€

    Robertson’s shake recipe is still available on the CBN Web site. Alongside it is this advice: “You can purchase health supplements and shake products from high quality health food stores, like GNC.â€

    The commercialization of Robertson’s shake drew fire from the Trinity Foundation, a Dallas-based religious media watchdog organization. Trinity has been critical of past Robertson business ventures, such as his African gold and diamond mines and Kalo-Vita, a multi level marketing company that sold vitamins and cosmetics.

    Ole Anthony, Trinity’s president, said Robertson improperly used his tax-exempt, nonprofit ministry to create a market for his shake.

    “It wouldn’t exist unless it was promoted on the donor-paid-for airtime,†he said.

    Reach Bill Sizemore at (757) 446-2276 or bill.sizemore@pilotonline. com.

  14. Posted

    The book doesn't exactly lend itself to your typical Hollywood movie- a much better choice would be The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell by John Crawford... though I imagine that if Jarhead does well enough someone will option the rights to Crawford's book as well.

  15. Posted

    I played WWIIOL way back when- as I recall it was one of those games where when everything was clicking on all cylinders, it was really a one of a kind experience. Unfortunately I also recall that this rarely happened. I do know they've improved things greatly since then and have taken part in their trials, but it requires just a bit more effort than I'm prepared to put into a computer game. Also, ditto on Western Europe getting old.

    I do remember one time when myself and a section of other Germans staged a deep raid with an Opel Blitz on a few poorly defended BEF towns: very good times.

  19. Posted

    Ok d/lded this and wasnt that impressed with the plot (chickens wtf??) of all the numerous stereotypes which you guys could have xploited for the east vs west story you bring in chickens?!!!? crazy_o.gif

    we had a black beans and vodka joke on the table- focus group tests did not go well.

  24. Posted

    @ Feb. 10 2005,02:25)]
    This is why that part of the world will never see peace. Atleast not until all those who are like this are wiped of the face of the earth. mad_o.gif

    I'm of the opinion that we should convert them all to Christianity and kill those who resist the process- what do you think, DoR?

    I think your probably the best froum member ever! Also I think that statement is insane. We should try to make them like beans and if they don't make them eat rice. unclesam.gif

    Eh, it was worth a shot. Welcome back, DoR.

  25. Posted

    This is why that part of the world will never see peace. Atleast not until all those who are like this are wiped of the face of the earth. mad_o.gif

    I'm of the opinion that we should convert them all to Christianity and kill those who resist the process- what do you think, DoR?

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