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Don't expect lower gas prices anytime soon
Published: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 10:36 a.m.
THIBODAUX -- If youre waiting for gasoline prices to go down, youre in for a lengthy wait, one Louisiana oil-industry official says.
Larry Wall, spokesman for the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, was in Thibodaux Monday to speak to members of the Bayou Industrial Group.
He emphasized that gasoline prices are dependent on a number of factors, including refinery capacity, taxes, crude-oil prices, supply and demand and hurricanes.
"When Katrina hit, it knocked out production big time," Wall said.
To make matters worse, Hurricane Rita left its mark in southwestern Louisiana as the industry tried to recover from Katrina.
In all, the oil-and-gas industry lost about 10 percent of Gulf of Mexico production because of the storms, Wall said.
Its a good development for those holding industry stock but not so good for consumers. The states refining capacity is still not back to its pre-hurricane operations, and, as a result, oil prices are likely to remain high. Refineries transform crude into usable products.
Accounting for 17 percent of the U.S. refining capacity, Louisiana refineries produce about 2.7 billion barrels of oil each day, Wall said. But two of the states refineries are still offline after the hurricane season.
All in all, though, the current reality is much more favorable than the worst-case scenario: had Hurricane Rita struck more to the west, gasoline prices would likely have risen to as much as $5 to $6 per gallon.
Combined, Texas and Louisiana account for 44 percent of the nations refining capacity.
"We dodged a bullet," Wall said.
Twenty-two percent of the oil used by Louisiana refineries comes from the Gulf of Mexico, which amounts to about 40 percent of the total Gulf oil production.
U.S. refineries are operating at new capacity levels, Wall said, adding that there are fewer refineries today, 17, than there were 30 years ago. There hasnt been a new refinery built in the United States during that time.
In other countries, that isnt the case. A new refinery is now being built in India, for example, he said.
And U.S. gasoline imports are increasing all the time, Wall said.
Canada and the United Kingdom are the United States primary sources of imported gasoline. In the United Kingdom, there are more diesel-powered cars, resulting in an excess of gasoline.
On any given day, the worldwide demand for oil might exceed the supply.
And companies are continually investing in the industry to try to meet that demand, with about 64 percent of investment paying to try to find new reserves.
The problem, Wall said, is that drilling is prohibited off the East Coast, and the coasts of Florida and California. The industry is located mainly in the central Gulf of Mexico, but for the nation to keep up with its demand for energy, it must expand its role in energy production.
"We need to develop our domestic reserves," Wall said.
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Fantasy Friday IV - Elven Melee Units
Happy Friday, everyone! This time around, I'm excited to share with you the first in a series of unit showcases. Today, we'll be looking into the three elven melee units - the Sentry, the Bladestorm, and the Grand Master.
Like all other elven units, the melee units will be able to use an assortment of special abilities, at the cost of fatigue points. In addition to abilities unique to certain units, all elven units will be able to use the following abilities:
Hide - making the unit invisible for up to thirty seconds - perfect for surprise attacks. While invisible, units have reduced movements and invisibility ceases as soon as the unit deals damage.Every unit in Dawn of Fantasy can also gain experience and level up through fighting. With each level increase, the unit's health increases, and the unit is rewarded with a skill point, which the player can use to increase either the unit's attack rating, defense rating, stamina, damage, or the rate at which he heals (all units self-heal over time).
The Elven Sentry
Description: The Sentry is the basic elven melee unit. Wielding a halberd and a large shield, sentries are mediocre against other infantry and archers, and good against cavalry and large monster units.
Initial Statistics:
Health: 600Unique Abilities:
Tackle - The unit's next move will knock down its target, dealing extra damage.
The Elven Bladestorm
Description: The Bladestorm is a medium elven melee unit with two twin blades. The bladestorm is great against infantry, and good against archers and cavalry.
Initial Statistics:
Health: 450Unique Abilities:
Whirlwind - The unit's next move will be a berserk attack, damaging all adjacent units.
The Elven Grand Master
Description: The Grand Master is an elite elven melee unit with a great sword and heavy armor. Grand Masters are great against infantry and large monster units, and mediocre against archers and cavalry.
Initial Statistics:
Health: 425Unique Abilities:
Battle Frenzy - The unit will become invulnerable for a short amount of time.Note: All stats and abilities are subject to change as QA Testing progresses.
Sweet swordwind, that's what I'm talkin' about. :cool:
I wonder how will abilities like whirlwind and tackles work on the battalion level. With tackle for example, does the the whole battalion charge, shield bash (or whatever) and knock down an entire battalion of enemies or does it somehow work more individually?
Some stats look a little weird but I'm assuming those are still wip. edit: Just noticed the tiny "note". :p
Maybe some abilities like Oracle should be reserved for ranger-like or spellcaster units.
What does initiative do exactly?
AHHHHH i love sentrys
tackle seems like it has so many strategic uses
Looks awesome, will be interesting to see how stats between races compare. Like Jean, i think the stats re a little off-you make it sound as if Bladestorms should be better than Wardens, but they look about equal. Just my opinion though, I saw the note too ;) The units look good though, I love the cloaks.
though i think a battalion of sentry's might take out a battalion of bladestorm
the grandmaster is the best of both worlds and would destroy either of them
look at that armor and attack oooh wee!
Looks cool guys! I'm glad that you are making units so diverse with the abilities.
Does whirlwind hit all adjacent units,(or is it battalions?) or just enemies?
WOW... I cannot wait to use them. I love melee units. X
Wow love grand masters, their armor is just epic. Elves have just 3 melee units :confused: ? (<-joke) And i hope same will be made for humans as here and that you show paladin unit there =P (now i will go dream about it =)).
And just one question... why noeone uses spears (nor elves or humans as i seen), just those helberd like?
Beautiful pictures, also im really glad you gave us the unit stats so i can see which units are better for what ect. i cant wait to see the human units now :D
if i had a choice of what units i would use would be Spearmen, Paladins, and heavy infantry, so i hope some of those units are included in the game
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Excellent take on Teela! Keeps the Fantasy \ Science Fiction theme of MOTU whilst also lending to the image an almost Princess of Mars vibe, which actually serves to enhance all the themes that make MOTU classic and its' characters so great. Beautifully done! Must fave this one.
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She recently became a serpent sorceress.
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Now that is how she should look if they ever do another reboot of the series.
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I would love to do a cover for Heavy Metal!!
Yep, with color it definitely looks like it could work as a cover for Heavy Metal. Awesome.
It's is incredible!
Teela is a true warrior.
Great! Nice pose, expression and background.
And thanks for portraying her in a serious warrior-like way and not sexualised. That's quite rare. Thanks.
And thanks for portraying her in a serious warrior-like way and not sexualised. That's quite rare. Thanks.
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Wonderful strength in the composition.
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Wonderful strength in the composition.
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Teela is perfect.
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The background sets her off nicely. She looks great.
Glad you guys like it. I think I'll have to do more like this!
Hooray new art posted on Eamon's DA page , amazing coloring work man, looks like a proper modern Filmation take on the Captain of the Royal Guard . More proof that I really need to get myself a Wacom one of these days.
very good.
I remember your posting of the pencil line art over at he-man.org, looks great all coloured in
Totally awesome, as always.
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The earliest European settlement of New Mexico was made by a relatively small group led into the area from Mexico by Juan de Ofiate in 1598. As mentioned in the Introduction, the descendants of this group and others who had joined them at irregular intervals were completely ejected from the area in 1680 by the Pueblo Indian Revolt. Thirteen years later a successful resettlement was made under the leadership of Diego de Vargas. Both of these conquering groups were composed of a small elite of military leaders, common soldiers, a large number of Spanish- Mexican farmers, some wives, and a number of Indian retainers ( Chavez 1954:xiii; Woodward 1935:28-30).
Three general types of settlement seem to have been made. One was the administrative and military center, represented by Santa Fe and Albuquerque which were established according to the gridiron plan centering on a plaza, similar to countless other such towns all over Spanish America. McWilliams ( 1943:137) and Loomis ( 1943:13) suggest that this plaza-centered town was typical of all Spanish settlements in New Mexico. Bunting, however, has said that in this area the term "plaza" or "placita"


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The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico on April 20 has ballooned into an environmental and economic issue of extreme importance. What was at first reported as one of the worst oil drilling accidents of the last 50 years has evolved into an economic and environmental disaster that may dwarf the Exxon Valdez spill. An oil slick, currently larger than the state of Rhode Island, amoebas towards the United States coast, along the way wreaking havoc on the sea life in its path, releasing toxic chemicals into the air, and changing the political debate on offshore drilling. At risk are wetlands that serve as a buffer against storms, sea creatures that fishermen depend on for their livelihoods, energy prices that were softening in the current market, and tourism along the Gulf Coast.
Here's a quick five-point primer on understanding what happened based on an aggregation of news reports. Please click on the individual links included below from The New York Times, LA Times, NPR, Bloomberg, Business Insurance, Politico, the AP, and others for in-depth explanations.
5. What Happened? On April 20th, a drilling rig contracted to oil giant BP blew up while exploratory drilling in 5,000-feet of water in the Macondo prospect, 50 miles off the Lousiana coast. Eleven of the 126 workers on the rig went missing and are presumed dead. It was unclear what caused the explosion, but experts think there was an accidental ignition of natural gas or oil. BP's chairman recently said the explosion occurred because of faulty equipment, after accusations the company's safety record suggested negligence. Initial reports a day after the explosion indicated environmental damage appeared minimal. Then, the rig went from leaning at a 10-degree angle to sinking two days after the explosion.
4. The Immediate Economics: The slick grew as experts discovered three leaks spewing an estimated 5,000 barrels of oil into the Gulf a day. The coming economic and environmental cost morphed into something frightening. Economic estimates put the current damage over $1 billion. Much of the money to address that damage may come from the $1.6 billion government reserve meant to clean up oil spills. The government taxes oil companies 8 cents a barrel, and that money helps build up the reserve. The offshore oil rig company is responsible for up to $75 million in liability. The government can go after BP for cleanup costs. As of May 1, 36 lawsuits were filed by beachfront property owners, fishermen, and others who will be directly affected by the spill. Consumers across the country may see a spike in seafood prices in local supermarkets.
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Is Paying Adjuncts Crap Killing Technological Innovation?Posted: February 18, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized 7 Comments
A recent article in The Economist expands on the fascinating presentation Larry Summers gave last summer which expanded on an idea that's been floating around the economic blogosphere a while.
In the old view of the future, productivity gains came through the automation of low paying jobs. Today one person digs ditches and another writes programs. Tomorrow two people write programs, including programs that help machinery dig ditches. Slowly the population moves up-skill in a virtuous cycle. As sectors of the economy are eliminated the people who would have worked in those sectors move up into higher paying jobs which fuel the next wave of innovation.
In reality there's a major flaw in this plan. It turns out the easiest jobs to automate are not the low-paying, unskilled jobs, but the medium-paying moderately-skilled jobs. It's harder to program a machine to clean a hotel room or understand a complicated coffee request than it is to program a computer to do a decent job with your taxes. What we are eliminating first are not manual jobs but clerical jobs.
This changes everything, according to the emerging theory. The hollowing out of the job market "middle" pushes the class formerly known as the middle class towards the bottom. There is competition to clean rooms, walk dogs, run car rental offices, whatever. That glut pushes down the labor cost at the bottom. And the fact that labor costs at the bottom stay stable or decline discourages innovation. If you can pay someone $8/hr to clean hotel rooms, why would you ever want to automate that cleanup? There just isn't enough of a benefit.
This leads to a vicious cycle, because the creation of jobs at the top is predicated on building tools to enhance the productivity at the bottom. But hours at the bottom are cheap, so instead of hiring hundreds of people to build Rosie the Robot we hire five people and build a Roomba.
This is turn pushes more people to the bottom, keeps labor cheap and innovation unattractive. And so on.
There's huge societal implications to this, obviously. In short, if we wish to continue to make productivity gains, we may need to create incentives for people *not* to work. We may need to prepare for a society where a good third of the population is permanently unemployed (but financially supported). How does a society which associates worth with work deal with that shift? In a Tea Party world, is this shift even possible?
As far as education, it's always risky taking macro anaylses and applying them to individual market segments, but does anyone else see a connection here? For years we have been told that education needs to be automated because it is so expensive. And we're told that education does not innovate because it's too free of market pressure.
But that analysis doesn't really make sense. The University of Phoenix would do anything it could short of a felony to squeeze more money out of its operation. It's as market-driven as you get. But did they go to MOOCs? To self-paced computer-led instruction? Quite the opposite. They pay an army of adjuncts anywhere from $1,000 to $1,300 per class per quarter to teach it old style.
What would happen if that labor was expensive? If it cost $10,000 per adjunct per class? Well, you'd see a massive investment in educational technology that would dwarf the piddling amounts we have covered so breathlessly over the past few years.
Of course, the title of this post is a bit misleading — it's not primarily that we pay adjuncts crap that stifles innovation. It's that we *can* pay adjuncts crap. I'm not sure what the remedies are. But if we're wondering why education is so resistant to technological change maybe it's time to look at how our use of cheap labor enables that resistance?
This is very much a speculative post, incidentally. So if you need to tear it to shreds, go ahead — I'm still working out the validity of the argument myself.
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Phoenix is South West Airlines – built on a low cost approach as it is new, so doesn't need to function like an older, perhaps more bureaucratic unit. Does Phoenix innovate, or did it just choose an initial innovation (effectively undercutting price) to make a market? As long as it has cost control, then its undercutting model will still work. Unless someone finds a way of undercutting it (say MOOCs) it is relatively safe.
The market pressure on education is there, but the pressure is from government. If you can reduce the cost of education, then you can reduce, or redistribute, taxation. I'd argue that this is a huge market pressure and so limits what Unis can do. This system simultaneously prevents Unis from paying 10,000 grand (wouldn't be allowed to happen), but also in trying to experiment with new approaches because budgets need to be cut.
If you had scope to request funds for potentially improving education / reducing some costs by asking for extra, you might see changes, but having worked for councils, colleges and unis, that model doesn't exist. No scope here for a public VC approach.
I'd be interested into why that might be. I've worked in places I could see how to make savings over night – but I think the worry is savings = money you'd lose. So you spend not because you need it now, but because you might need in the future.
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The holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the birth and death anniversary of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (pbuh), will be celebrated across the country today with due religious solemnity.
On this day, 12th of Rabiul Awal of the Hijri calendar, Mohammad (SM) was born in Mecca with divine blessings and messages of peace for mankind.
He also passed away the same day.
The government as well as religious and socio-cultural organisations will arrange various programmes, including discussions, highlighting the significance of the day.
President Zillur Rahman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Leader of the Opposition Khaleda Zia issued separate messages on the occasion.
In his message, Zillur Rahman said the overall welfare and emancipation of the mankind lie in following the ideals of the Prophet.
Hasina, in her message, said proper practice of Prophet's universal teachings can bring peace and progress in this conflict-ridden world.
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Michael Douglas' admires how exposed Matt Damon allowed himself be for 'Behind the Candelabra'.
The 68-year-old actor plays gay pianist Liberace in the film, while Matt plays his lover Scott Thorson, and Michael was impressed with how well the younger actor handled their hot tub scenes.
Michael told the Hollywood Reporter: "We did have a lot of pages in the hot tub. But Steven is very tasteful, and we have had a couple of sections choreographed so as not to embarrass anyone. We just got it on. Look, I so tip my hat to Matt. I know in my prime, I don't know if I could have done what he does here."
Michael chose to appear in the film as it had an emotional depth and resonance, rather than just being a camp romp.
He added: "We knew, with [director] Steven [Soderbergh], this was not going to be about winking at the audience. It was not going to be La Cage aux Folles. This was a relationship between two people who loved each other a lot.
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Hi all! I was just wandering if anyone has painted since their LO was born. We REALLY need to paint our kitchen and living room (we have had the paint for 1 1/2 years, but haven't gotten to it!) Is it safe to paint around with LO in the house? We will have all the windows open and the house well ventilated. What do you think?
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I know people will say that paint is toxic, and I wasn't happy that we had to paint with LO in the house....but we had no choice. So yes, we have painted with LO in the house. Like you said, we made sure all the windows were open, and there were fans up, etc. And she wasn't in the same room. Amd we made sure that if you walked through the house, that there wasn't a left over paint smell. So we took precautions. We bought that, good paint. I forget what it's called, I'm sure someone else will post it. But it's supposed to be less toxic than other paints. But when we did the trim, we just used the regular old white toxic paint we had at home! I would say, don't put your baby next to the paint can or let him eat paint chips and you should be ok!
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i think your plan is good, I mean what would you do if you didn't have anyone to watch your baby, and you needed to paint. well I guess you never actually need to paint but you get what i'm saying! as long as the baby isn't eating the paint and he or she is not in the room with you. I think it's OKAY!! I'm painting today actually but his granny will be watching him!!!
We painted our bed room & entry way after our DD was born...I also have a home based craft business where I am ALWAYS painting and she is fine :)
Mom to Hayden Bryce Born 08/30/06 and Bevin Paige Born 02/24/09 and owner of:
www.nicolesnames.com Custom baby names for your nursery.
we are moving to a new place and needed to paint a few rooms. the painting was done a few weeks ago to allow for a good chunk of time to air out. we also went with zero VOC paint from dunn edwards. it is the same kind that is used in hospitals. if you're really concerned about toxcitiy in paint, you can go with zero VOC or low VOC paints. here's a link with more info http://www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_paints.htm


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The History of March Madness in Illinois
Fun fact: The first-ever NCAA Men's Division I Basketball tournament was held in Evanston in 1939? Did you know that despite hosting the first tournament, Northwestern University has yet to make an appearance? Or that only one Illinois college has won the national championship in the tournament's 75-year history?


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HST Extinguishment Act for the Citizen's Initiative against the #HST in BC
Dec 10, 2009
Posted by Webmaster 92,172 views so far
HST Extinguishment Act
Whereas a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) combining the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) with the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) as contemplated by the Governments of British Columbia and Canada contravenes Section 92, Article 2, of the Constitution Act 1867, which states:
92. In each Province the Legislature may exclusively make Laws in relation to Matters coming within the Classes of Subjects next hereinafter enumerated; that is to say,
2. Direct Taxation within the Province in order to the raising of a Revenue for Provincial Purposes.
And whereas the people of British Columbia, as expressed in the Citizen Initiative Petition against the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in British Columbia, wish to extinguish the tax, therefore;
Part I
(1) The Agreement titled "The Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreement" between The Government of British Columbia and The Government of Canada establishing an HST in British Columbia is hereby extinguished and of no force or effect whatsoever.
(2) For greater clarity, the HST is hereby extinguished in British Columbia.
Part II
(1) A Provincial Sales Tax (PST) of 7% with the same applications and exemptions as at June 30th 2010 shall be reinstated as the only sales tax in British Columbia for the raising of a Revenue for Provincial Purposes.
Part III
(1) This Act shall be effective retroactively as of June 30th 2010.
(2) Any HST revenues owing to or received by the Provincial Government between the retroactive effective date of this Act and the actual date of Royal Assent, which are over and above the original PST amount as it would previously have been applied, shall be reimbursed to all British Columbians on a per capita basis.
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For many the first time they ever heard about The Secret World it was thanks to an ARG. Funcom spent years leading up to TSW with a series of ARGs meant to engage, entertain, and sometimes terrify. After the launch sadly ARGs were all but abandoned, with only two since July of 2012. Now the alternate reality games are getting a bit of a boost. Last week, on the 14th a new ARG started, dealing with Division 66.
Read more of Shannon Doyle's The Secret World: ARGs are Back.


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I'd like to start this off with a short haiku: Such complaining Much whining So disappoint Wow. I honestly can't stand the whining and complaints anymore. So many people are judging the game so harshly and the game isn't even out yet! Please stop complaining about the smallest of things! P.S. I don't know how to write a haiku.
Crazypug8/18/2014 3:58:36 PM PermalinkThe grunge scene is making a comeback in the bungie community
txchieftain8/18/2014 3:23:50 PM PermalinkYou must spend your time on latest or the first page of trending. Get past the first level of monkeys flinging poo and there is great stuff here.
Deadlock8/17/2014 12:41:48 PM PermalinkThese are the depressing forums of the videogame Destiny. Their ongoing mission: to explore strange irrelevant threads, to seek out new whingers and new complainers, To boldly troll where no trolls have trolled before.
Nicko53828/18/2014 2:15:21 AM PermalinkIt is because ever since the beta finished everyone has been suffering from the withdrawal of destiny. Waiting for something as addicting as destiny deepens the hunger! Then again you do have these real whiners but in all honesty I dont give a sh!t about them because whats the point as where will that get me? It wont speed up the time till 9th. Besides the want of destiny is what makes me strong and immune to those people.
PrimeEdited by Prime: 8/18/2014 2:13:45 AM PermalinkSometimes you have to wade through shit to find that little nugget of gold.
The Smoker 0707Edited by The Smoker 0707: 8/18/2014 1:49:31 AM PermalinkYou shouldn't let other people affect your mood so much. Who gives a shit about other people and their opinions. There is only one opinion that matters and that's mine.
YAGER H0ZER8/17/2014 10:25:55 AM PermalinkBait-danglin' since before you were born - 2/11/2016 7:41:09 AMHaikus are easy But sometimes they can be hard Refrigerator
Reyak278/17/2014 5:30:33 PM PermalinkOfficial forums are always like this before a release. And it'll get even worse as the days go by until the game finally comes out. After that it'll start calming down. Seen this many of times.
Betrael8/17/2014 8:10:28 PM PermalinkStay in school kids, you should learn how to write a haiku somewhere around 3rd grade.
washboat8/17/2014 9:59:06 PM Permalink[quote]P.S. I don't know how to write a haiku.[/quote] Yeah that was pretty obvious.
Juggernaut JSA8/17/2014 6:45:16 PM PermalinkAgreed. I wish people would just stop with the petty insults and whining. If you don't like something's about the game then fine, please share your opinion in a friendly and constructive manner. The way some people try and force their OPINIONS down your throat is not on. People need to get a bit of respect for each other. If you go on to the Bethesda forums you will NEVER see anyone insult another user. It's a clean and positive place.
legionnaresEdited by legionnares: 8/17/2014 6:44:08 PM PermalinkThere a some good ones. But it takes time to find....through a sea of idiots
XvX_Joe_XvX8/17/2014 6:01:22 PM PermalinkA haiku has 5 syllables, then 7, then 5. your's was 4, 3, 4. good effort though!
Ragthos8/17/2014 5:32:10 PM PermalinkGo to the Destiny subreddit. It's a good community, and they actually.... discuss stuff...DUN DUN DUN
Mandingo8/17/2014 5:44:58 PM Permalinkcomparing with games that are pure failures. and PANIC post
Tactical328/17/2014 5:43:31 PM PermalinkCan someone translate nerd virgin for me? I don't speak a lick of NV.
Dastiny8/17/2014 4:41:09 PM PermalinkI agree. A lot of hate, too. I came on the forums hoping I can nerd out and relate with some other gamers but there are just a lot of people who don't give a shit. I know it's the internet, but I hoped for some different kind of people on one of the coolest game company forums out there.
Griz8/17/2014 3:54:16 PM PermalinkAn unfortunate side affect of a game being high profile. This isn't the only place to talk about it fortunately.
DawnBlue8/17/2014 1:41:07 PM PermalinkYou indeed do not Know how to write a haiku Gladly someone knows [spoiler]I admit, as English is not my native language I'm not entirely sure this is correct, but the way it's spelled it should be right...[/spoiler]
DieHarder8/17/2014 2:20:18 PM PermalinkGuess you don't visit shooter forums much. Game gets over hyped, everyone gets these expectations in their minds from the hype, then lots of disappointments. Game may not be out yet but everyone who played the beta has seen the overall foundation for gameplay. While it may be tweaked it won't be changing in September. So many have a basis for their complaints. Split screen complaints are valid complaints. Lousy interface for hooking up with players is a valid complaint and losing your spot on hookup on exploring a map is a valid complain. Lack of communications is a valid complaint.


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