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General Discussion / Re: Post your desktops

« on: June 17, 2009, 07:16:43 PM »

My mac's desktop.

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General Discussion / Re: Gas prices in your area

« on: June 17, 2009, 12:33:29 AM »

$2.89 here

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 16, 2009, 06:07:15 PM »

Damn straight... for the first time in like 4 years, I finally beat the computer... it's been a while since I have... Cribbage is a bitch to play.

Speaking of DOS games. I recently installed Windows 98se (DOS box refused to work) to play my all time favorite tetris, Acid Tetris. I had a very lovely time installing Windows 98 since the first 3 times it blue screened me when I got to the desktop.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 13, 2009, 02:52:09 PM »

I use chrome. I can't stand any other browser. They are simply too slow for me.

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General Discussion / Re: DTV Transition

« on: June 13, 2009, 01:06:27 AM »

Good by NTSC, hello ATSC.

The last station broadcasting in my area ended it signal just now. Prior to a your TV is not DTV ready message. Oddly enough, they are still broadcasting an audio feed.

EDIT: They are no longer broadcasting an audio feed.

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General Discussion / Re: DTV Transition

« on: June 12, 2009, 11:15:15 PM »

Currently my NBC affiliate is the last one broadcasting Analog signals. Broadcasting until 11:59:59 tonight. I plan to watch the last channel in my area go off the air. Since I missed the CBS and FOX stations.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 12, 2009, 07:10:28 PM »

no I did not hack your account. Do you honestly think I would have given you your password back if I would have hacked your account.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 10, 2009, 07:15:52 PM »

I got After Effects but though I have NO idea how to use it

Then... why did you get it?

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 10, 2009, 03:03:13 PM »

Well, to get things back in peace after someone said "I need to get a life (in which if people say that, they're the ones without lives, IMO)"

Yep I clearly stated "You need to get a life." Quote that because I don't quite see it in my posts. On a side note. I love how you put "Subscribe to me please!!!" on your channel. Backs up my claim that you are nothing more then a beggar. With that, I choose to discontinue this conversation because things will only get worse from here.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 10, 2009, 02:43:43 PM »

Gee, thanks for the negative feedback.

Take criticism better, and also learn how to do things the right way. That is, not going around from place to place begging for subscriptions and friend invites. Then maybe people wouldn't hate you. Tell me, what do you plan to do when you get older?

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: June 10, 2009, 02:26:41 PM »

145 views in kess than 24 hours on this video I uploaded. Amazing!

The only reason you get that many views is because you go around youtube sending friend invites and subscription requests, which is really weak in my opinion.

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General Discussion / Re: Traffic lights

« on: June 09, 2009, 01:40:28 AM »

Here is what the emergency signals look like here. These are only installed near fire stations that are located off a major road, like where this one was taken (PA 132/Street Road). These lights just flash yellow when there's no activity. When these turn red, there's also white lights that flicker on top of the lens (these are also seen in areas where there are a lot of traffic lights close together, like on Rockhill Drive at the US 1 ramps).

If they, from what you described, produce only two colors. I wonder why they still have the green light. 

The fire signals in Moline, the few I have seen anyway, are composed of a red lens and a white reflector. They only activate when signaled by the fire department.

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General Discussion / Re: Traffic lights

« on: May 31, 2009, 11:13:29 PM »

As for LED, all red and green lights have been replaced but most yellows have not. Does anyone know why this is?

They don't replace the yellow because it is not shown as often as the other lights.

Wow Mike, I don't think your question is silly...in fact, it's great. I have been intersested in traffic lights ever since I was little and still am.

I have always had an interest in traffic signals as well. You might want to check this site. It has a lot of interest facts regarding signals of any type... http://www.kbrhorse.net/signals/signals01.html

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General Discussion / Re: Traffic lights

« on: May 31, 2009, 10:36:49 PM »

In Moline, there are for basic sets of signals that they use.
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Signal Set 1: This composition is used generally on two lane streets. It is composed of two Eagle Alusigs.

Signal Set 2: This composition is an old setup. They are composed of two Eagle Flat Backs. This composition is used on older streets.

Signal Set 3: This composition is used in areas with a higher traffic. They are composed of Alusigs.

Signal Set 4: This composition is used mainly in newly installed signals. Composed of Alusigs.

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General Discussion / Re: The Front Porch

« on: May 30, 2009, 01:18:15 AM »

“This year's hurricane season is different because after June 12th you will not be able to use rabbit ears for your regular TV or portable analog TV in the event you lose your cable or satellite service. How will you get the life saving information you will need during a storm?”
- TVB™
- FreeTVSignal.com

Tell me, why are they doing this DTV switch again? To me it sounds like a big scam to stimulate the economy. I mean, I am all for stimulating the economy, but putting peoples lives in danger? How low can the idiots in Washington go?