Darth_Rob

Thanks Tofu. Any claim to my rockability is appreciated

I actually got into a debate with my manager at work tonight about the possibility of an alien invasion. He doesn't think that a race of aliens intelligent enough to master space travel would be hostile, and he tried comparing it to past "empires" like the Romans. I was like, "what are you talking about? Any great civilization conquered lesser societies. The Romans, the Inca and Aztec...they all did it." I then proceeded to tell him that an alien race that came to Earth would not be E.T., Vulcan, or Ewok, and he laughed at me...

Well, until I figure out how to change my avatar, here is my holiday dude. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a293/rbianc1/avatarchristmas.jpg

Well, I guess I'll resurrect this thread for the coming holiday season. I have just finished creating my holiday avatar, and will be uploading it shortly. Edit: Hmmm...is there still a problem adjusting my profile? I cant get that page to load...

I said the distant future...

I can't believe its only two days until December. I will have to work on mine too.

I know Bush had plans to land on Mars in 2000, which is why I was enthusiastic about voting for him (plus I fear Al Gore). But I think the war on terrorism made him scrap that plan, which is sad. I wish people were more interested in space exploration. Its essential to do it now. The world population is expanding, and in the distant future we will need to start colonizing other planets. Best get a head start on that now. Also, we need more advanced rocket ships in order to repel an eventual alien invasion.

Mind you, my research centered on the year 1961, when the decision to go to the Moon was reached after Gagarin's flight. If anything, the media whipped the American government into hysteria. From what I found, the American people didn't really care too much in the beginning. Most either accepted it, or merely waited for the U.S. to match the Soviets. It was mainly the media, who kept talking about world-wide prestige in the midst of the Cold War, that influenced the government. Which is why I saw it as more of a way of restoring prestige and gaining a political victory over communism rather than a scientific endeavor.

I was just watching this show on NGC yesterday about people who escape North Korea and flee to China or Sourh Korea. One guy was a guard who had escaped (him and his friend had both escaped, but his friend got caught on an electric fence and was killed) and now lives in South Korea. But the sad thing is that the chances are that his entire family was executed. When the reporter asked about his family, he just said "id rather not think about that." @Def: My paper thesis actually ended up changing as I did more research, and in the end I made the argument that the United States (JFK in particular) was more interested in going to space for political reasons (to best the Soviet Union) than for scientific purposes. It centers around the orbital space flight of Yuri Gagarin, and how that was sort of the "last straw" for the US. Its due in two weeks, but I handed it in to my professor yesterday, and hopefully I will get it back next Monday and have that week to edit it based on his comments.

MY RESEARCH PAPER IS FINALLY DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've yet to see that one. @Tofu: The only smoking I do is the stuff I can blow in people's faces in public while only being subject to a fine as mandated by a city ordinance. 'Twas a joke, mate. My part about Hillary Clinton wasn't a joke. I honestly wish I could destroy her very essence.

The only thing "bad" about Lost is that the season doesn't start until February.

I've yet to see that one. You can see it right here

HEY!!! I like Lost!!!

Got a few new Wii games... Finally got around to playing Metriod 3. Very good game, and excellent camera controls. I had it, and I kind of forgot about it, but now I will be going back to it. Mario and Sonic at Olympic Games is a very fun party game. Basically, you take a character through the summer games, competing in track & field, swimming, fencing, and other Olympic events. A pretty fun pick-up for any Wiiers out there. EA Playground was surpisingly good. It seems very childish, but its actually fun. Basically, you and your friends compete in mini-games based on children's games, like Dodgeball (the best), paper-airplane and slot car races, tether ball, and more. All three are very good games. Haven't snagged Mario Galaxy yet, though I hear many good things.

Please Tofu, that is nowhere near as bad as your anti-illegal immigrant rant idea...

The general summary marking system used in some Universities here - similar to A, B, C, D marking system. HD - High Distinction DI - Distinction CR - Credit PS - Pass Damn...that sounds so cool. I mean, hey, I got an A, but K over there got a "High Distinction". Sounds mad impressive when compared to mine...

Due to the writers strike, there are only two episodes left. Next week is the season finale, and I am nervous. I hope the finale is better than last season...

Who's all on the team Tofu? HAHAHA!!! I didn't even catch that!!!

I saw that movie Tofu, and for two reasons. One is because Portman is the hottness. The second reason is that at the time I worked for Wal-Mart, and it was good for a laugh. Nothing special, if you ask me. Definitely a chick flick.

@K: Whats an HD and DI?

For all you fellow Futurama fans out there... It comes out this Tuesday here in the states.

Princess Bride is a truly great movie. I saw that they had just recently released some sort of new fancy edition on DVD.

That light sword is a cool find Eagle. I hadn't seen it yet.

Got to see Beowulf this week. I was pretty disappointed. While the CGI was beautifully done, the story just plain sucked. I should have known better...