Alien Trespass
February 9, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.50 Plot: The story begins in 1957 in the star-filled skies above California’s Mojave Desert. It is a special night for noted astronomer Ted Lewis, who is preparing a special dinner for his beautiful, adoring wife Lana to celebrate their wedding anniversary. In another part of town, Tammy, a waitress at small local diner with big plans for the future, looks out her window and is excited to see a shooting star, which she takes as a good sign for her dreams. But, what Dr. Lewis and Tammy assume is a shooting star, is really an alien spaceship. The fiery ball hurtles toward earth and crash-lands on a butte in the desert. The only witnesses are teens Dick and Penny who are necking in a nearby lover’s lane. A tall, metallic alien named Urp emerges from the craft unharmed, alarmed to discover that the monstrous Ghota, who was also on board, has escaped. The menacing one-eyed creature’s unquenchable appetite could mean the end of civilization as we know it. Urp is the only one who knows how to stop the hideous extra-terrestrial, but to do so he has to take over the body of Dr. Lewis and enlist the aid of Tammy, the only human in town willing to believe and trust in his mission. The local police - including Chief Dawson and Officer Vern - are confirmed skeptics and offer little help. Together, Urp and Tammy must hunt down the Ghota and neutralize it before it consumes all the local inhabitants and uses the human fuel to multiply and conquer the world! |
Actors: McCormack Eric,McCormack Eric,Patrick Robert,Lauria Dan,Brooks Aaron,Dunbar Andrew,Brocklebank Sage,Young Jonathan,Roberds Michael,McBeath Tom,Wasserman Jerry,Gale Vincent,Comedy,Horror,Sci-Fi,Thriller,
Hindus: Why do you repeat all Faiths are true?
When no religion is ready to accept that any other religion save theirs is the ONLY TRUE faith, what purpose does it serve in your repeating that all roads (spiritual pursuits) lead to Rome (same one God)?
Even amidst your own denominations, there are inflexible ones that claim that only their chosen deity is the supreme. In that case, how do you expect other Faiths that believe in separate religious histories, incidents, prophesies and rituals to ever accept the unity of Purpose with other faiths?
Rather would it not be useful to confine the discussions to our own practices, to clarify the critical messages, relating to our own beliefs among our religious fraternity - without any trespass into other beliefs of alien faiths?
Mx thanks. But there are excellently argued readable books from atheism to pantheism. As you said, it is the self enquiry rather than any ready made theory - however well argued and apparently rational - that would be best for the earnest seeker. For, if one reads half a dozen books by eminent people on diverse theories, each is likely to look logical and practical, as we start looking at things from the author’s stand point. But Hinduism provides all the possible ways to reacch Godhood - as in the Bhagavad Gits, where different options with the merits and problems with each is given. The earnest ones would find the one best for their temperament, by free access to multiple options, rather than going to single theory.. that could prove indoctrinating! Sraddaavaan labathe gnaanam - the sincere one finds the true knowledge (Gita)
Hi crewsaid, nice one. But I think it is best to call the eastern religions as Philosophical rather than Vedanthic, because the Faiths like Budhism and Jainism do not accept the Brahman concept of Sanathana Dharma (Vedas), that is why they are called as Atheist Faiths (faiths not accepting the Vedas are called so in our traditional parlance) But their philosophies are not totally irrelevent as theories like "desires as root cause of suffering" are also found in the Vedas / B Gita, etc. Only thing is they did not go beyond the ethical bases, in their spiritual explorations (Adi sankara’s commentary on these religions).
Ranger, Krishna indeed said that whatever path the people followed, they were still going to the same (divine) destination - mama varthma anuvarthanthe manushyaha (Gita 4:11)
hello smily, your idea is well taken. I precisely want the hindu pals to realize that we don’t need the stamp of approval of our all comprehensive spiritual philosophies from other Faiths, which we treat on par with our own religion. But the tendency to flash our greatness - often looked as primitive / false one by western faiths - only invites bitter comments from those sections. So my sugggestion is to restrict our discussions within our own fold - addressed to Hindus only - asking, clarifying things etc and not appear to be propagandist.
Jesus or should i say krishna
god knows what kind of people have u come across……..but one thing i know is that yes all religions are true.as they teach not to lie.to love all all religions are against war and brutal behaviour.i believe that iam the best , still iam trying to becom a better human being
people who are weak and have inferiority complex try and hide there weakneses by shouting at others by questioning others….asthey themselves don,t know what they are..so forgetabout those who are selfcentered and look up to those who take everyone at par. god bless u
smily s | Sep 18, 2009
Lord Buddha said don’t believe in anything until you experience it or u agree to it by using your common sense and knowledge
DO NOT WORRY WHAT Hindus say or what others say
the path to truth is inside you
do not believe in concepts blindly search for truth inside
now the question arises how to search for truth inside
for this if you are really eager and you are really interested read this book
the power of now by Eckhart tolle
mx | Sep 18, 2009
That is the greatness of Hinduism, it also reflects the narrow minded approach of abrahmic faiths that only there way is good or can lead to the path of salvation. I just pity that thought
3rd umpire | Sep 18, 2009
There are two major branches of religion, one is the Abrahaimic religion branch that includes Judaism, Christianity and Islam and the other is Vedantic religion that includes Hinduism, Jainism Buddhism, Zen, Shinto, Sikhism et al. The Sanatan Dharm (eternal religion) that sprang from Vedanta is an open religion and assilmilates the entire humanity in its fold. It understands and propogates the theory of Karma and Liberation and is probably closest to the divine truth. Being a mature religion and closest to truth, Hinduism propogates the truth of one divine power and one soul for the entire humanity. Today the karmic theory and theory of reincarnation have been scientifically proved by the West, although we are still awaiting the theories of heaven and hell and judgement day to be proven. The problem with Hinduism is that it happens to know the truth and when it propogates truth all other religions feel insecure because Hinduism does not really subscribe to their views and is rather contrary to Abrahaimic religious beliefs. And look how Christianity and Islam although sharing the same original source are at each others throats, how they are humiliating Jesus and Mohammad in the name of religion. Hindus too are not innocent of ‘ignorance’ and are bringing a bad name to Vedantic philosophy on which the Hindu religion is based. It seems the time for Kalki Avataar has arrived for a cleansing operation on earth.
crewsaid | Sep 18, 2009
You are right for the maximum part.
No mind is similar even though the substratum of every mind works similarly, as Science says every brain although different is nothing but millions of neurons forming a neural network. But Indians see mind and brain as different entities, and Indians are more concerned with Mind than with brain.
As no mind is similar, so no path can be accepted as Universal. This is how the mind works. Everyone has different requirement for religion, everyone needs something different from others.
An example: "When I asked some users here "What do you want to achieve Union in god or Serving God"" Some users said that they don’t need union with god, but want to serve him with love and that is their Moksha. While some others said that they wanted to attain their natural state of Brahman.
See even here, many people have different opinion, so what about billions of people?
Krishna says "All faiths are true", I know that every faith tries to purify mind, and then make it concentrated on particular aspect or God, and this concentration of mind on any entity results in Moksha or Liberation.
Its all about mind.
The Ranger | Sep 18, 2009
Legend of Hell House, The
February 8, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.10 Plot: A team consisting of a physicist, his wife, a young female psychic and the only survivor of the previous visit are sent to the notorious Hell House to prove/disprove survival after death. Previous visitors have either been killed or gone mad, and it is up to the team to survive a full week in isolation, and solve the mystery of the Hell House. |
Actors: McDowall Roddy,Revill Clive,Culver Roland,Bowles Peter,Gough Michael,Horror,Mystery,
Can someone critique my review on Springsteen concert?
Bruce Springsteen and his "hard-rocking, Viagra-taking, heart-stopping and history-making E Street Band." The first time I’ve ever seen The Boss and his legendary band play live, and I assure you, it will by no means be the last.
After his performance the evening before, playing at Glastonbury festival, you would have thought the 59 year old would be a little less energetic, but the only complaint the crowd rereceivedrom him, was that of "Somebody get me a ******* elevator! I’m nearly 60!’ after falling up the stairs, coming back from singing with the crowd, and by the second song, Springsteen’s didisagreehirt had turned black from sweat.
Opening with The Clash’s ‘London Calling’, in honor of the late Joe Strummer, from the start the crowd knew the night was going to be one hell of a show, which, after a three and half hour set that left every member of the audience so moved they felt like they were the only witness of the night. A perfect setlist which included Outlaw Pete, Youngstown, quite possibly the best rendition of Jungleland and a moving version of Racing in the Street, and of course, the night ended with Dancing in the Dark, which led a crowd of more than 50′000 people singing the chorus ththough outhe streets of London on their way home.
A 27 song set, a guest performance from Brian Fallon-lead singer of The Gaslight Anthem-on the ‘84 hit No Surrender, a powerful delivery of "Hard Times Come Again No More"- an S.C.Foster song written in 1854 about the American Civil War, and the infamous E Street promise of ‘building a house of love’. A small section of London’s Hyde Park has tonight been graced by a music legend, and there is no doubt that that promise was almost certainly kept.
i didnt read it you know why?
i read the last line it suggested you think bruce did good
enough said
John D | Jul 08, 2009
Nailed
February 7, 2010
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IMDB rating: 4.60 Plot: “Nailed” is a thriller about two men who break into a house looking for valuables, and find instead a man lying on a bed, covered in bandages, whose caretaker may have intentions that are less than honorable. All is not as it seems as things begin to go wrong for the thieves and the plot takes a turn for the worse, bringing the supernatural into play. |
Actors: Porter Charles,Heredia Wilson Jermaine,Sarpong Sam,LePorte George,Stoney Ray,Hilton Marshal,Maguire Henry,Salahuddin Bashir,Zacher Rory,Casey Patrick,Donea Marcel,Shaheen Steve,Dours Jed,Dunlop Christian,Webb Gerald,Crime,Horror,Thriller,
I want to get crucified, nails through the hands (maybe feet). How dangerous is this?
OK, so I’m in an up and coming Australian version of Jackass and I have heard the idea of a crucifixion flying around. What I know is the person doing the stunt wont be hanging, but standing against a cross, nails through the MIDDLE of the hands, and possibly through the feet.
I’ve been looking around and this is a common ritual in places like the Philippines, and the people are all fine afterward with no loss of ability in either feet or hands. But it’s shocking and looks insane, and I’m aware of an element of danger since the hands and feet have a bundle of nerves and artery’s.
I’m thinking of taking the stunt, its open to everyone but so far I’m the only one interested in going that far. I will have a nurse at hand, I am studying the anatomy of the hand and feet and I’m also going to speak to a Doctor about it - who will almost certainly tell me not to do it. Since it can be done, I want to know if anyone has witnessed this or has advice on the matter…
Jay
"Jackass" is an appropriate term, dude.
Jason | Feb 04, 2010
you are wierd!
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index? qid=20100204185355AA42UQw
hannah_katherine93 | Feb 04, 2010
You should hold a seance and ask Bob Flanagan…
Aurora | Feb 04, 2010
I’ve never heard of anyone ever doing this besides Jesus…sorry
Beth | Feb 04, 2010
If you’re Jesus, you’ll be fine. You’d just need 2 days rest.
OmegaWarmech | Feb 04, 2010
Insane!
holly | Feb 04, 2010
Perhaps you can find some answers in a web search for "crucifixion in the philippines". As far as I know they only drive nails through the middle of your hands.
Susan Yarrawonga | Feb 04, 2010
Left for Dead
February 7, 2010
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IMDB rating: 3.70 Plot: The west goes gruesome in this gunslinging terror ride into the town of Amnesty. The small town is a shattered shell, empty of all life except Mobius, a vengeful killer who cuts down anyone unfortunate enough to cross his path. But Clem is coming to town - and she and her posse are not going to go quietly… |
Actors: Bagg Andres,De la Vega Javier,Helali Adnen,Kolker Oliver,Krupsaw Brad,Action,Horror,Western,
Can Left 4 Dead install on multiple computers?
I am planning to get Left 4 Dead. My brother and I want to play on two separate laptops. Will we be able to play together at the same time if I install it on both PC’s? and Will we still be able to play online?
NO Unless you use garena
check garena.com / http://www.garena.com/forum/viewthread.p hp?tid=455930&extra=page%3D1
it’s a virtual lan and there are thousands of players out there…..
can be used to bypass steam and etc…. just enable the console (`) and type "connect (IP address)"
Gregg Popovich Approves | Feb 23, 2009
I doubt it, unless you share a account on steam, but it’s still not very possible to me.
queenofsporks@rocketmail.com | Feb 23, 2009
1 CD key for 1 user.
2 CD keys for 2 users.
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Sharing ur account is not possible!
Sorry!
Peace!
ElectroX | Feb 23, 2009
nah you wont be able to. When you get the game it goes on your steam account. so you would have the same steam name, which wouldn’t allow you to play.
you can possibly torrent the game, but youl probably have to buy it again.
funky fresh man | Feb 23, 2009
Sahara
February 7, 2010
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IMDB rating: 6.00 Plot: Searching for a treasure on the River Niger, Dirk Pitt thwarts the attempted assassination of a beautiful U.N. scientist investigating a disease that is driving thousands of North Africans to death. The suspected cause of the raging epidemic is vast, unprecedented pollution that threatens to extinguish all life in the world’s seas. Racing to save the world from environmental catastrophe, Pitt and his team run a gauntlet between a billionaire French industrialist and a bloodthirsty West African tyrant. In the scorching desert, Pitt uncovers the truth behind his life-long quest - the fate of a Civil War ironclad. Now, amidst the blazing, shifting sands of the Sahara, Dirk Pitt will make a desperate stand — in a battle the world cannot afford to lose! |
Actors: Zahn Steve,Cruz Penelope,McConaughey Matthew,Lindo Delroy,Macy William H.,James Lennie,Bosage Empotoe,Mbaye Thierno Amath,Houcine Ouahbou,Ouezgane Lahcen,Sanyalo Tosin,Adventure,Comedy,Action,
Organization/ job like the movie Sahara?
Organization/ job like the movie Sahara?
i’ve watched the movie Sahara and would really like to get into something like that im currently in grade 12 and am wondering how to get into something like that? i’m already a certified diver. i know of the NUMA organization but is that actually like in the movie sahara? is there anything like the movie sahara? what field do i have to go into to work for a organization like the one in the movie sahara?
Category
Super, The
February 7, 2010
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IMDB rating: 4.90 Plot: Louie is a New York slum landlord who is given 120 days to repair one of his apartment blocks. The problem for Louie is that he must live in the rundown block until the repairs are complete. Louie’s father is the real boss, and he has no intention of paying for the repairs. This leaves Louie to live in the squaller his tenants endure all year round. |
Actors: Pesci Joe,Gardenia Vincent,Blades Ruben,Blank Kenny,Benjamin Paul,Bodibe Bhubeshi,NGom Abdoulaye,Heald Anthony,Baltzman Daniel,Hallett Jack,Rodriquez Steven,Robinson Daryl,Johnson Rynel,Bates Paul,Margotta Daniel,Comedy,
is it really over?!?!?
k so my boyfriend and i were together for 2yrs and 2 months. at 1st it was great. but later on we started having problems like any other relationship. allot of things have been going wrong in his life which sucks i know. we brought in 2010 together for the 1st time as a couple and honestly, it was one of THE BEST times we’ve had. we were doing good i mean like super good..communication was fine, we were even talking about kids..he was thinkin bout startin a family next year cause he’ll be doen with school in 1 more semester. Then stuff started happening again. he got demoted from his position, he lost $200, he’s already failing some of his classes casue he didnt have the money to buy the books to study. and then the arguments started again. 3wks went by and we only had sex TWICE. i was on birth control but i got off a month ago and we just dont like trojans lol. 3 days ago i was upset becasue we havent done anything intimate. so i asked him. and he said exactly this:
me: so r we gonna ever have sex again lol r we gonna go back to wen i only see u once a week?
me: can u asnwer my questions please
him: u know wat lets take a break. we both have allot on our minds right now. im busy with school and frustrated with work and i dont wanna be in a relationship right now. either learn to be an adult and accept things that r thrown ur way or move on from this relationhip.
me: its not my fault ur life’s shitty. i can only be there for u if want me too..but if u want me to leave then fine. watever.
him:u alwyas say that.
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so its been 3 days and neither one of us has made any attempts to talk to each other. normally i have this annoying tendeency were i constantly text and call him wen this happens. but its been 3 days and ive never gone that long without trying to talk to him. i told him to throw my bra that i left at his away and he said no cause it reminds him off me.
my question: is it really over? i dont know how to feel anymore and it hurts bein rejected like this. we work together but i dunno wat to do wen i see him at work.
Yes.Get over it and move on.
Johnny C | Feb 07, 2010
I honestly believe you two still love eachother. so no
dolcefiorebabiii | Feb 07, 2010
Noel
February 6, 2010
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IMDB rating: 6.20 Plot: In the Christmas Eve in New York, the lonely divorced publisher Rose Harrison (Susan Sarandon) expects for a miracle to improve the health of her mother, interned in a hospital with Alzheimer. She feels sorry for the patient of the room in front of her mother’s and meets his visitor (Robin Williams). Meanwhile, the Latin Nina Vasquez (Penelope Cruz) breaks her engagement with her beloved fiance Mike (Paul Walker) due to his suffocating jealousy, but misses him. Mike is stalked by the stranger bartender Artie Venzuela (Alan Arkin). The poor Jules (Marcus Thomas) expects to spend the Christmas night in the hospital, where he spent the best Christmas of his life when he was a teenager. The lives of some of these characters cross with others along the night. |
Actors: Walker Paul,Arkin Alan,Thomas Marcus,Palminteri Chazz,Hirsh David Julian,Faulconbridge Scott,Drama,
Having My 3rd child in April. Help with baby names?
This ones going to be a girl (:
I had no problems naming my first two but with this one, i just cant decide.
My husband named our last child so now its my turn. Were trying to have classic names so nothing funky like Harlow or Apple please!
Let me know which names are your favorites. Also list middle names and/or other name ideas.
Here are the names i liked :
-Valerie
-Sophie
-Audrina
-Rosalie
-Lorelei
-MaryAlice
Additional details: Other two children are named
-Elaina Noel (3)
and
-Joseph Issac (1 and a half)
I’d really prefer NOT to name my kids April. thanks for the idea but my family has problems with a woman by that name.
My favorites are Valerie, Rosalie and Lorelei.
Middle Names Possiblilties:
Scarlett
Lily
Leah
Isla
Elisabeth
Jane
Esme
Hello_Goodbye | Feb 01, 2010
Those names are great but wat about April Lorelei or April Joens
Daniela | Feb 01, 2010
Congrats! Your children have lovely names.
From your list, I like Valerie, Audrina, and Rosalie. Rosalie is my favorite, but I think that Valerie sounds the best with your other childrens’ names.
Middle name suggestions:
Valerie Janel
Valerie Irene
Valerie Soleil
Valerie Lorraine
Valerie Beth
Sophie Nadine
Sophie Laura
Sophie Diane
Sophie Kathleen
Sophie Juliet
Audrina Marlene
Audrina Claire
Audrina Aloyce
Audrina Joy
Audrina Rose
Rosalie Eve
Rosalie Faith
Rosalie Catherine
Rosalie Caroline
Rosalie Ava
Lorelei Christine
Lorelei Jael (jay-elle)
Lorelei Renee
Lorelei Faye
Lorelei Brielle
MaryAlice June
MaryAlice Laine
MaryAlice Jane
MaryAlice Leanne
MaryAlice Celene
=) Hope this helps. Best wishes!
.?????. | Feb 01, 2010
I know this isn’t on the list but I really like the name Lindsay Hope. But from your list, I like Rosalie Audrina or Valarie Grace. Best wishes!
Chris | Feb 01, 2010
I like Sophie
others are:
Abigail
Lily
Nicole
Olivia
Hannah
Bridget
Gianna
Lori
Lynn
Kaitlyn
Rose
Samantha
Jackie
Carlysa
Sarah
Marissa (1 or 2 s’s)
Madison
Stacey
Heather
Joelle
Maria
Lisa
Alyssa
Ashley
Grace
Dominique
Laura
Lauren
Jessica
Brianna
Alycia
Farrah
Maci
Leah
Alexis
hope this helps:)
tennisbabi08 | Feb 01, 2010
I think MaryAlice is lovely, both are completely
traditional names but because traditional names aren’t
the "in thing" now, it stands out.
MaryAlice Madeleine
MaryAlice Maire
MaryAlice Nicole
MaryAlice April
MaryAlice Lilian
je m'appelle love | Feb 01, 2010
Valerie Kate
Valerie Marie
Sophie Faith
Sophie Frances
Sophie Marie
Audrina Alexis
Rosalie Rebecca
Rosalie Joan
Lorelei Anette
Lorelei Faith
Lorelei Sage
MaryAlice Lizette
MaryAlice Grace
My favorites are Valerie and MaryAlice
Good luck!!!
Alix C. | Feb 01, 2010
Mix & Matches:
Audrina Sophie
Rosalie Audrina
MaryAlice Lorelei
Others:
Valerie Elisabeth
Sophie Rose
Audrina Claire
Rosalie Samantha
Lorelei Amanda
MaryAlice Hope
Command Performance
February 6, 2010
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IMDB rating: 7.00 Plot: A Moscow charity concert turns bloody when armed extortionists take the head liner American pop-star Venus and the Russian President with his family hostage. Help is on the way when the drummer of a heavy metal warm-up band, an ex-bad ass biker played by Lundgren, and a young Russian F.S.B. agent team up to fight back. But our two heroes are seriously outnumbered and things aren’t as simple as they appear when old ghosts from the Soviet Union appear to haunt the present in this fast paced action piece. |
Actors: Lundgren Dolph,Shopov Hristo,Legeno Dave,Baharov Zahary,von Franckenstein Clement,Geraskov Ivaylo,Vasilev Raicho,Slavov Slavi,Chalke James,Shopov Naum,Action,Drama,Thriller,
Is Lenovo a good brand of laptop? Is it as good as Compaq or HP brand of laptops?
I’m not really familiar w/ this brand of laptop, since our company uses Dell and most people I know use either Compaq or HP… But I saw a Lenovo laptop (G450) and I liked its specs, but I still want to know:
Is Lenovo any good in terms of stability and performance?
How about security?
After-sales service? (I live in the Philippines)
Upgradeability?
Gaming? (just for reference, Command & Conquer Red Alert 2)
And lastly, can you recommend other good laptops at a cost of up to PhP 30,000
or roughly $650?
Appreciate the help, thanks!!
Lenovo is good laptop because they are IBM, and IBM is one of the pioneers in computers
Stability and performance depends on the sepcifications
Check their online site for more info and terms
Recommends: Dell
HP are not good laptop they are only good printers
| Dec 19, 2009
Lenovo=IBM
Marco G | Dec 18, 2009
It’s a good brand. Better than Compaq. Lenovo bought IBM’s thinkpad manufacturing plants and continued making laptops. They’re quite nice, but more for businesses.
Stability and Performance is good. Security is going to be based on your OS and software, so that’s irrelevant. I don’t know about service in the philippines. Laptops are not upgradable.
Mercuri | Dec 18, 2009
The Lenovo G450 looks very good. However you can get a good laptop for a much more cheaper price. In MY opinion, HP is much more or a better deal. I have many computers and so far out of all my hp laptop has lasted me roughly about 5 years before performance started to decrease.when it was starting to become slow i upgrading from windows xp to windows vista and my computer works just as if i bought. Also hp laptops have very good cooling systems to run those games. a new laptop would most likely cost betwenn 500-600 U.S. dollars.
Kevin | Dec 18, 2009
Lenovo is actually IBM
its a very reliable make plus they have a hard coating that lasts well
we’ve just moved from IBM to Dell at work (due to cost) and does it show, the out of the box failure rate and problems we get from the Dells is crazy, never had this problem with IBM
so if you want a laptop thats well built, reliable and will last go IBM
mike H | Dec 19, 2009
Lenovo is good, formerly IBM. Another good brand is Dell.
Michael B | Dec 19, 2009
Ambushers, The
February 3, 2010
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IMDB rating: 3.80 Plot: A flying saucer built by the U.S. government is launched into space on a top secret test flight. Due to some unknown reason, the saucer can only be piloted by a woman (male test pilots died of radiation poisoning). Sheila Sommars is the pilot chosen and all goes well until Jose Ortega, an exiled ruler for an outlaw nation, uses a secret remote control device to cause the ship to land at his secret base in Mexico. Ortega then rapes Sheila and leaves her for dead only to be found a few months later in a state of shock. Agent Matt Helm is then assigned to find the saucer, with Sheila posing as his wife. When he gets to Mexico, he must not only deal with Ortega and his henchman Quintana, but with enemy agent Fracesca Madeiros (an operative for Helm’s main nemesis Big O) and an Arab agent/assassin named Nassim. |
Actors: Martin Dean,Gregory James,Salmi Albert,Kasznar Kurt,Mauro David,Jenson Roy,Brascia John,Comedy,Thriller,Sci-Fi,
Roman Legionnaire VS Samurai?
My money is all on the Roman Legionnaire.Although most people instantly assume the samurai wins,they don’t know any actual facts about either groups.
I say Roman Legionnaire would win because:
1)A veteran Roman Legionnaire probably fought a huge varieties of enemies(from tall large Germanic barbarians to the fanatical Britons).They have more experience against different techniques.The Samurai on the other hand only fought other samurais.They only knew how to counter and fight against Samurai techniques.
2)Samurais were not used to the vigorious hardships of war.When they fought,samurais often only fought in open field battles.When they weren’t in battles,samurais were often in the comfort of their dojos training or their home writing poems or managing their llands.The Roman legionnaire on the other hand often faced numerous hardships the samurais could hope to never bear.Unlike the Samurai,Roman legionnaires had to fight not only open field battles but other irregular troops such as insurgents,guerrilla ambushers,and random barbarians that stroke withou warning.When they weren’t in battles,,the typical Roman Legionnaire had to stay in camps in the wilderness often faced the hellish harsh environments such as the frozen winterlands of Germania and the harsh hot deserts of Northern Afdrica or they had to live in the barracks through a more harsher life of discipline with just purely drilling with no luxuries that the samurais had such as personally owned land.
3)The typical Legionnaire was used to being a shock trooper,being in front lines in the hellish part of a battle and being forced as being the basic assault infantry,often fighting the fiercest rtroops of the enemy armies and often having risk getting shot at.The samurais were more like reserved units.In medieval Japan,peasants were the shock troopers and did all the hard fighting.Samurais mainly camin as reingforcements or were used for special purpoese such as flanking the enemy.
4)Roman martial arts were similar to Krav Maga and Combat Sambo in which it was concerned with worst case scenarios such as laying on the ground as someone was going to stab you or getting attacked in a cornered space.The samura martial arts,while deadly,were concerned primarily in stand up fighting against armored opponents.
If you are going to vote for the samura,please put answers with actual historical evidence,not the typical”Samurais had the sharpest swords” or ‘’samurais were the best warriors in history”.
@ Obviously Arbitrary!-Nice joke!Yeah,the Sith Lord would kill both the Roman Legionnaire and the Samurai!
Chuck Norris wins even against a Sith Lord.
Frank the tank | Sep 20, 2009
My money would be on the Sith Lord, since we’re already being idiots, why not take it full throttle.
Obviously Arbitrary! | Sep 20, 2009
One on one I’d still say its the Samurai simply because of better weaponry. The Katana is said to be so sharp that they test it by dropping a silk handkerchief on its blade. It also has a better reach than the short swords of a legionary. Also no individual Roman soldier was ever elevated to Kensai status.
But as a fighting unit, the Roman legion was unstoppable. It wasn’t the individual soldier that conquered these barbaric tribes. It was their ability to work as a unit. This was a unit that bested the Greek Phalanx. Remember that Greek phalanx once proved its effectivity against mighty Persia. The Roman legion however proved that mobility can overwhelm the Greek Phalanx.
As good as the Samurai’s were, as a unit the Legion would have overcome them. They would take a lot of them down, but the legion has a system that allows wounded soldiers to retreat and fresh shoulders to go back in front. The Samurai would be up against a machine that doesn’t stop.
Saad: I read it and yeah for the most part that’s probably true but it sounded like he was describing the Samurais during the Tokugawa era, and that was the time they were in the decline. During the Nobunaga era, where war was first unifying Japan under Oda Nobunaga, the Samurai’s military role was probably more in its prime.
ragdefender | Sep 20, 2009
While I admit I know little to nothing about the Roman Legionnaires, I do have to point out that the Samurai are grossly overrated, thanks to Japanese anime etc. I came to this conclusion by going through this topic:
http://www.killermovies.com/forums/showt hread.php?threadid=490078&pagenumber =1
Read the posts by ’spetznaz’. He seems very knowledgeable, and he pointed out very interesting historical facts.
I hope I’m any help.
Saad | Sep 20, 2009
Kate & Leopold
February 3, 2010
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IMDB rating: 6.20 Plot: Kate and her actor brother live in N.Y. in the 21st Century. Her ex-boy friend, Stuart, lives above her apartment and finds this space near the Brooklyn Bridge where there is a gap in time. He goes back to the eighteen hundreds and takes pictures of the place. Leopold, a man living in the 1870’s, was puzzled by Stuart’s tiny camera and decides to follow him and they both ended up in this century. Leopold is clueless about his new surroundings. He gets help and insights from Charlie who thinks that Leopold is an actor who is always in character. Leopold is a highly intelligent man and tries his best to learn and even improve the modern conveniences that he encounters. |
Actors: Jackman Hugh,Schreiber Liev,Meyer Breckin,Whitford Bradley,Whitehead Paxton,Gray Spalding,Josh Stamberg,Sussman Matthew,Bosco Philip,Jack Andrew,Tracy Stan,Comedy,Fantasy,Romance,Sci-Fi,
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