Phantasy Star: Fringes of Algo

by **Thoul** » Tue Nov 20, '07, 11:14 pm

Talk about taking political correctness to the extremes... :melodramatic:

Really I supposed we shouldn't be surprised that it happened eventually. I would have expected it to be in the United States instead of Australia though. :boggled:

by **SparkyIII** » Sat Nov 24, '07, 7:46 am

Who's been to google maps recently? Not alot? Well have they got a treat for you!

http://maps.google.com/maps?tab=wl&hl=en

Select the following options: Hybrid, then street view. Click on one of the cameras. Drag the little man anywhere on the blue outline. It will show you what it really looks like. Some is more recent than others, ours is months before now but still....WE CAN SEE THE INSIDE OF OUR HOUSE!!!!! USING THE INTERNET!!!!ANYONE CAN GO THERE TOOO!!!!

by **Silver_Surfer1** » Sun Nov 25, '07, 1:38 am

SparkyIII wrote:WE CAN SEE THE INSIDE OF OUR HOUSE!!!!! USING THE INTERNET!!!!ANYONE CAN GO THERE TOOO!!!!

I haven't been to the link yet, but if that is true, it is kinda scary. Shouldn't there be a law against that sort of thing - invasion of privacy - or something????? :eyebrow:

by **Muffin Man** » Sun Nov 25, '07, 4:21 am

I don't think it can be categorized as that, seeing as how it doesn't essentially show the people living there or their daily lives. (At least from what I looked at thus far..)

You'd think this would be a bit far, though. I mean hell, why would you "need" to see inside someone's house in the first place, unless you were a real estate investor looking too see what you're buying from miles away, or a burglar planning a heist.

by **Thoul** » Mon Nov 26, '07, 11:17 pm

Interesting... this inside view is only in a few areas (not mine, for which I'm glad). It's an interesting technology, but I afree that it is not something needed for private homes. I certainly wouldn't want anyone looking into my windows, virtually or otherwise.

by **Thoul** » Wed Nov 28, '07, 3:16 am

Here's a new ridiculous story, but in a sad way. A factory chief in North Korea was executed in front of 150,000 people for making international phone calls. The government there tries to prevent people from having any contact with the outside world.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,313226,00.html

by **Silver_Surfer1** » Wed Nov 28, '07, 4:29 am

That was a very sad story Thoul! Not only for the guy executed but also for the several people who were crushed to death as all those people tried to leave the stadium.

Sometimes we forget that other countries do not have the precious freedoms that we usually take for granted in things like making phone calls, etc. and they have punishments of death for what we might consider ordinary things. Scary.

I hope our Country never gets that way, although with some of the radical groups opposing so many things here lately and trying to change things and traditions long standing, it is cause for concern, I think.

by **Silver_Surfer1** » Tue Dec 4, '07, 6:51 pm

Well, here's another study on animals being smarter than man, or something like that. I'm not sure why I chose to put this under the "ridiculous item of the day", but here goes. I certainly don't doubt that some of those chimps are much smarter than I am, lol. What do you think?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22080399/

by **Silver_Surfer1** » Wed Dec 5, '07, 6:13 pm

Another news item that when you first hear about it, you may think it to be ridiculous, but on second glance, it gets you to really thinking.

http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/heal ... 02.article

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by **SparkyIII** » Wed Dec 5, '07, 6:56 pm

Applebee's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks, Asiago Express, Outback Steakhouse, Burger King, Caribou Coffee, Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery(I guess that one makes sense XD) and 3 hotel bars!

XD 3/4 hotel bars alltogether!
Only 28 of 49 were okay! XD

We retrained our staff with the proper handling of ice...

XDDD

I have to say that makes me not want to go out to eat anymore, if thats in Chicago, then it must be complete chaos down here in the south!

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