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testing again .. this is a test of the emergency broadcast system... if this had been a real message, something intelligent would have been posted here.

Sorry guys, didn't mean to leave gibberish

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by boxfiddler Hot topic

at the level of the mono-syllabic, you flunk anyway.

Essay questions are designed to draw out in some level of detail via language and discussion your understanding of the subject at hand.

The subject at hand being Discussion, your lack of discussion in relation to Discussion is a significant failing.

Standard course policy allows you to resubmit one quiz per semester. If you are confident that your performance on future quizzes is likely to improve now that you have enjoyed the experience of your first quiz in this class, then by all means resubmit this quiz in accordance with the guidelines briefly established above.

Professor B. Fiddler, B.S.A.

by Tammy.Cavadias

Hadn't meant to check things out in plain view... guess I've been caught with my skirt down :-)

But it is nice to see folks who really care about their boards and what happens on them.

by the scummy one

You are torturing me, do you know that?

Skirt down ?

Hmm, up or off is preferred :D

P.S. -- Any screenshots/webcams or photo's??

by jdclyde

on what the test was on...

Maybe he/she/it was testing to see if he/she/it would be ignored for such a simple post?

B-)

by rob miners

I thought that it was the Icon. ;)
They cant complain about being ignored. :p
simple post? was simply Spammed :p
I want an Icon ;)

by hal 9000

[b]Birmingham Small Arms.[/b]

Yes that's right they made Small Arms for the British Army and the like. They also made a Motorcycle or a range of them for many years till the British Government rationalist the Economy and bankrupted most British industries so along with Matchless, Ariel, Triumph and a lot of others that where rolled into one company who promptly went broke and ceased to exist in any meaningful way. :0

UM I don't know if you looked but that little icon after the OP name is a bit of a give away. Just may be the new site Moderator and as you've now upset her anything is possible. :D

But as I'm 2,000 feet long and bullet proof I'm not concerned. :^0

Col

by boxfiddler Hot topic

after the OP name? I don't see anything.

Oops. In tree view I do. Didn't notice that on first response. Hmmm... well, now she's warned!

by rob miners

I cant wait to see the sh!t list :p
I had better add her to my Contacts, so I can keep an eye out. ;)

< not excepting mail> We will just have to wait and see. :) (♪♫)

by charliespencer

I believe that icon indicates the member is a paying for a TechRepublic Pro membership, unlike us freeloaders. Also, the Goose Creek, SC address would tend to indicate the member is not a PTB, although it's certainly possible to moderate from a remote site. Also note the poster has no Contacts; a new PTB would certainly have other TR staff as Contacts, especially after having been a member for several years.

by jdclyde

:^0

I am VERY sure that Beth already handed over the file that she keeps on each and every one of us.... :0

Is it to late to start sucking up? ;\

by rob miners

I am on bended knee as I type this and while I am down here, I will offer to clean her shoes. :p

by boxfiddler Hot topic

are likely not enough to avoid attention. However, I am hopeful that almost clever alliteration will allow for a season of appropriate appraisal and perhaps minor appreciation of my minimal sense of humor by our new Ace Authority.

by jdclyde

Didn't they say the new task master was "Jen", or something like that? No way you can get that out of "tcavadias".

Save the sucking up for someone who holds your fate in their mitts! :D

by boxfiddler Hot topic

the new 'taskmaster' is Tammy/Tammi.

t, t, t, t, t.....

Tammy taskmaster? Ooooooh. You are in for it now. :D

by hal 9000

The [b]New Controller[/b] is Tammy. :0

But as that has already been said I just have to complement you on the great mod to your Avatar. Yes the secret is out I know it originally read [b]What Are Girls?[/b] and it's been changed to I Like Girls in an attempt to hide the show tunes thing. :D

Col ]:)

by jdclyde

I have no idea what your talking about... :D

jenny, tammy. at least I had the sound at the end right! B-)

Besides, we can't POSSIBLY be held accountable for WEEKEND posts, now can we? :0

by hal 9000

That Beth Hacked our accounts and when Whoopee with them. :0

Then sent out [b]Please Explain E-Mails[/b] asking why we shouldn't be removed from the site. :D

I certainly didn't post anything over the week and and I'm sticking to that story. :^0

Col

by boxfiddler Hot topic

I did just see it. I've been busy with end of semester chores, HAL. And playing in the Friday Night Music thread. Dang but that's fun and I get to hear things I wouldn't otherwise hear, and things I haven't heard in what seems sometimes like forever.

At least something is still working in your circuits, in spite of all your murderous intent. :D

edit: just because I can!

by jdclyde

After seeing the logo, I went to the profile to check for other posts (like you obviously JUST got around to doing) and saw that.

It is my theory that was the first test that went unconfirmed, and THIS "discussion" was the second test, which was a confirmed kill. B-)

Still have no idea just what she was testing for.... :0 Maybe she didn't BELIEVE "The Beth" when told how we react to posts like this? :D

by the scummy one

I doubt this is the new Sheriff.
Look at the profile, nothing filled out, AND does not accept peer mail. Wouldnt the new sheriff want the peer mail on?

Anyway, if I am wrong (again) then I may get locked out or warned :0

by hal 9000

Apparently the [b]Scummy Chip[/b] only works as well as a M$ product so it's use has been discontinued. :p

I understand that the American Justice Department is after the Lord of Scum to indite him for selling substandard equipment knowingly and unlike M$ this guy can be put down by the system. :D

Col

by jdclyde

Do I detect favoritism? :D

After all, if the nascar abomination got nailed, is this one really that different? B-)

God, I am bored....

waiting for three different tech supports to call me back, for three different issues, so can't get in the middle of anything.... ;\

by charliespencer

The NASCAR abomination (Hey, I resent that remark!) was based on a gibberish original post. Somebody hit the Magic Button on it and that's why it was killed.

by jdclyde

I was sitting here waiting to see if anyone would pick up on that or not.... ;\

[i]
And here they come around the corner, what will they do now? Wow, they drove around the corner again! :D

by hal 9000

After all the New Sheriff doesn't want to be overrun by the Gutter Crowd before she has a chance to find out what's going on does she? :0

Throwing them in at the deep end with half ton Lead weights to see if they sink or swim wouldn't be very nice would it now? :D

Col ]:)

by jdclyde

I picture it more as running through the lions pen while wearing a "meat" suit... ]:)

by Tammy.Cavadias

..and some Diet coke would be nice.... :-D

I have 4 kids, so nothing can drive me too batty :-D

-Tammy :-)

PS: wonder if the gods to be will strike me down for starting such a test thread :-P

by jdclyde

Sorry, no diet coke, but how about a nice coke zero? :D

As for the emoticons, here is the listing
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-5269527.html

the only thing that changed was using an "zero" instead of an "o".

We get these type of discussions all the time. Silliness is often overlooked, especially here in the water cooler of "off-topic".

Welcome.

[i]"You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave" - don henley

by the scummy one

strike you down, because I like these kinds of threads sometimes :D

Do you need a list of the TR emoticons??

by boxfiddler Hot topic

Strike you down? Let's hope not. You appear to have an excellent sense of humor. That is appreciated.

Sorry 'bout the Diet Coke. Shipping from Palau is costly! :D

by gadgetgirl

Welcome to TR!

We'll soon drive you nuts, don't you worry!

You'll soon get to know who the regulars are, who the nutcases are, and which of the guys like girls..... (sorry, jd!)

Can I just suggest that you set your account to accept peer mails and fill in your bio?

(thanks in advance!)

Hope you enjoy your time with us! ]:)

GG
;)

by charliespencer

In case nobody told you, Jaqui is a guy.

It's good to have another South Cackalackian around here, especially one with her finger on the button.

by Tammy.Cavadias

I've actually been around TR for a while now though mainly in the background. (Bet you didn't know I've been spying on you all, all these years hehehehe)

I will take your suggestion and update my account, as long as you all promise to send me lots and lots of Diet Coke... :-D No spam unless you include some Grey Poupon and a pickle.

by the scummy one

and her pic/avatar suggests that she is HOT too.
Hopefully she can put up with a bit of the Scummy before killing the account :0

by boxfiddler Hot topic

does anyone else think that picture of Ballmer that appears to the right on occasion is creepy? Jeez, but that's a bad, bad picture.
:D

by jdclyde

She has no need of such from the likes of you when she already had ME give her the list... :p Ah, wrong again.... But then, you MUST be used to it by now.... :^0

B-)

by jdclyde

it is entirely because of your intended use that is has been banned.

Next will be the Buckeyes.... :D

by jamesrl

...look at all this bandwidth spent on kissing up to the new power(s) that be.

Some of you, and you know who you are, should hang your head in shame.

Get out your dictionary and look up the word pandering. Then look up the word subtle.

Welcome aboard Tammy. I've already got swag thanks. Its a good thing you've got kids and had that experience cause you will get lots of opportunities to wipe snotty noses, change a few poopie diapers and most importantly deal with a few tantrums.

Hang on for the ride.

James

by jck

being TKOS (if you don't know what that means...shame on you ;) ), I see nothing wrong with kissin a little arse now and again, especially if it's a lady's :D

but...go ahead, you other men...smooch on a man's behind at work...your ladies are safe with me ]:)

by santeewelding

She must be trained in the ways of an Argentinian junta -- not even a photograph of the disappeared one was allowed to remain.

by Tammy.Cavadias

... I always did love a good roller coaster ride... the thrill... the heart drop... the screams... the ooops I peed my pants...

-Tammy

by jdclyde

CAN? Mice walk on them and poop all over the place. ewwwwww.

I am SURE she is a bottle lady! ;\

by jck

but at least i'm gentleman enough to ask her and let her make up her own mind ;)

besides, I'd wash the can off for her...because i'm just nice like that :D

by Tammy.Cavadias

.. I'm a can lady :-P They stay cold much longer than bottle...

..besides I outgrew the bottle when I was 2 :p

but seriously... see I have this backwash phobia... I read an article once that says when you get to the bottle of a soda 99 percent is backwash, so not only do I not want to see it but I never drink the last bit either.

by jck

his are these days...mine always have been :D

I am the King of Swill...now and forever ]:)

by Tammy.Cavadias

.. I am a misplaced Louisvillian... I did live in Louisville for 4 yrs. But moved back to South Carolina (I grew up in S.C.) to be near my Mom due to her failing health. Makes it much easier to take care of her from here than Louisville.

by Tammy.Cavadias

>>"You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave" - don henley

That's not totally true... I checked out of my brain, and it left... for good :-p

by Tammy.Cavadias

... I drink this stuff by the case... always in cans and while I am a diet coke addict... I never ever drink it to the last drop... nothing but backwash in the bottom.... ewwwwwwwww

by the scummy one

even with the Diet Coke habit

I guess its better than diet Pepsi :0

you ever try that stuff? When I had to 'get off of sugar' (damned Dr. just ruining my Mt. Dew rush(s)) I tried all kinds of 'diet', and Coke produces much better diet drinks than Pepsi (my opinion).

Ooh, I heard recently that Coke was working on a new non-sugar drink using Stevia instead of Sugar :)
The only issue I can see with it is the Stevia aftertaste (if one isnt used to it). Might be worthwhile to check up on though.

by Tammy.Cavadias

... now I get to blush :-)

I'm not fond of diet pepsi at all - it tastes flat, now on the otherhand... if my only choices are a regular coke and a regular pepsi, I'll go with pepsi, as I find regular coke too sweet tasting.

I haven't heard about that new product, I sure hope that doesn't mean that Coke will be messing up a "good thing" (again)

<~~ southern born, southern raised, but drinks unsweet tea

by the scummy one

but she is definitely a keeper :)

I guess we wont need to 'off' her anytime soon (Capt'n, put the sword away)

by boxfiddler Hot topic

keeping an eye on HAL as we all know how he can be. Wouldn't want to see a keeper shoved out an airlock, now would we?

Unless of course the poor malfunctioning thing will come back to Earth for maintenance.

:D

by the scummy one

that it actually THINKS that it returned for maintenance and got cheap parts that it was able to remove on its own (obviously not 100% Scummy tested installation)

by Tammy.Cavadias

.. and they can even be sent online :D

Don't let the humor fool ya, I can be a pita when I wanta, but I don't wanta, at least not yet hehehehehe

Now wheres that time out corner? ]:)

by Tammy.Cavadias

... sees two beds! Two dog beds that is.. with two very mean looking Min-Pins sleeping in them.. but hey my feet are warm

Got to love dogs :-)

by the scummy one

I always preferred Pepsi products, until I had to ditch the sugar... Pepsi makes cr@p diet products.
This is the area that Coke does much, much better in. :)
But now I drink flavored water anyway (mostly) or add flavor to water.

by Tammy.Cavadias

... one doesn't need to preserve Spam... that stuff will be found perfectly edible one million years from now

I can just see it... It's the year 334876998 and they open up a time capsule from 2008, and what do they find? Spam! :p

by boxfiddler Hot topic

There's a message for future generations. The only thing left of us is billions of cans of Spam. Maybe a few 'Vienna Sausages' and some 'Potted Meat'. lol

Have to admit having lived off that stuff a time or two when life was excessively tight. It'll get you through!

If I dream of being an archaeologist far in the future and digging up a Spam factory, it is your fault. :D

by Tammy.Cavadias

I agree... Coke makes much better tasting Diet products... Diet Pepsi is just PPPppppPPPpppp~~~~

I don't do the flavored water though, afraid I find them too weak, so to speak, kinda like lemonade with too much melted ice in it.

by Tammy.Cavadias

(and NOT that kind folks.. so stop the bowling and get your ball out pf the gutter)

.. forgot about that stuff... always looked like something you'd feed the cat, I bet thats what it really is... canned cat food and they make us believe its really for people!

I too have lived off Spam, plus ramien noodles, and tomato sandwiches... The good ole days when life was simpler - no mortgage, no car payments, no kids, no babysitting (hehehehe)...

Spam and roaches, that's all that will be left in this world 15 million years from now

by rob miners

I can already see that you are going to fit in here. It is also a bonus that you have a sense of humor. :D

Grovel Grovel Grovel :p

by jck

i'll have 3 cases washed and ready for ya by lunch ;)

hmmm...bottles are for babies...any comment, jd? ;)

backwash phobia...hmmm...interesting...i'll hold my swillish comments tho for later...

I need to give you some time to get used to me, or you'll start hating me like some others already do ]:)