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Achilles

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Posted in: Life origins (aka creationism vs abiogenesis)
  Achilles
12-29-2009, 2:11 AM
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It is an unfortunately reality that many people consider the scientific theory of evolution to be a life origins topic. The reality is that the theory of evolution makes no claims regarding life origins. The theory states that all life sprung forth f...  [Read More]
Posted in: Election Day in Iran
  Achilles
06-12-2009, 1:59 PM
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After several extensions of voting hours, the polls have still not closed. Both sides are claiming 60% of the vote. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that a more moderate Iran will mean a quicker withdraw from Iraq. EDIT: Iran presidential challen...  [Read More]
Posted in: Is the Invisible Pink Unicorn really pink?
  Achilles
12-23-2008, 7:01 PM
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Some argue that it's actually more of a melon color while some argue that it's actually trout. Please discuss. This thread assumes that the Invisible Pink Unicorn actually exists. Please take any discussion regarding the existence or non-existence t...  [Read More]
Posted in: The future of the Republican Party
  Achilles
11-06-2008, 2:46 AM
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A great deal of the buzz I'm hearing today seems to revolve around the question, "What's next for the Republican Party?". Based on the overwhelming response we saw during yesterday's election, it would seem that the modern American conserv...  [Read More]
Posted in: Anchorage Daily News endorsement
  Achilles
10-29-2008, 1:50 AM
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Guess where this is going. Wait for it... Clicky (http://www.adn.com/opinion/story/567867.html)...  [Read More]
Posted in: The Poison Pill: How McCain's campaign is damaging his party
  Achilles
10-18-2008, 2:15 AM
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I've heard some analysts say that McCain's "maverick" theme risks damaging his party by transmitting that while he's a technically a Republican, he's also somehow better or above Republicans. By putting himself above the party, other Republ...  [Read More]
Posted in: McCain's last ditch effort
  Achilles
10-17-2008, 6:23 PM
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a) to ruin his reputation. b) to exemplify hypocrisy. c) to try to win an election with a campaign of fear and lies. d) all of the above. McCain Robo-Calls Critical of Obama (http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/10/17/mccain-robo-calls-critical-o...  [Read More]
Posted in: Washington Post endorses Obama
  Achilles
10-17-2008, 4:45 PM
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Barack Obama for President Friday, October 17, 2008 THE NOMINATING process this year produced two unusually talented and qualified presidential candidates. There are few public figures we have respected more over the years than Sen. John McCain. Yet...  [Read More]
Posted in: White House memos endorsed CIA waterboarding
  Achilles
10-15-2008, 5:01 AM
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Bush administration explicitly endorsed the use of waterboarding and other harsh interrogation methods against al Qaeda suspects in a pair of secret memos to the CIA in 2003 and 2004, The Washington Post reported on Wednesd...  [Read More]
Posted in: High Stakes Pazaak for TSL
  Achilles
09-16-2008, 2:08 AM
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Yet another old mod I came across while cleaning out my override and decided to release. This mod changes the wager amounts for 5 of the 7 characters you can play Pazaak with in TSL. Melba will now play for 100 credits per hand (formerly 40). Dahn...  [Read More]
Posted in: Request: Beta testers for gauntlet replacment mod [TSL]
  Achilles
08-23-2008, 12:46 AM
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Just like my request for volunteers for the implant replacement mod, please PM me with your email address if you are interested. Please note: Only people that actually test the mod and give me feedback will get "Thank you's" in the readme...  [Read More]
Posted in: Achilles' TSL Robe Mod v3.0
  Achilles
08-14-2008, 6:37 AM
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Sneak peek: http://lucasforums.com/picture.php?albumid=182&pictureid=1504 I hope to have it out over the weekend. More screenies and details coming soon....  [Read More]
Posted in: Request: Beta testers for implant replacment mod for TSL
  Achilles
08-09-2008, 12:43 AM
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Hi there, I'm looking for some help beta testing an implant mod that I'm working on. Anyone interested is more than welcome to send me a PM, however I should probably caution everyone that this is not a mod geared for players that enjoy overpowered...  [Read More]
Posted in: Tablet Ignites Debate on Messiah and Resurrection
  Achilles
07-06-2008, 12:20 AM
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Note: frankly, I think the headline is a bit of a herring, considering that the article itself points out that this is merely just another piece of evidence for an existing argument. Anyway... Link to full article (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/06/...  [Read More]
Posted in: Ohio teacher burned cross on kids' arms
  Achilles
06-26-2008, 9:20 PM
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Link to text article (http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D91DVT200&show_article=1) Link to YT video of local news story (http://youtube.com/watch?v=gvF116lD310) The school board of a small central Ohio community voted unanimously Friday to f...  [Read More]
Posted in: Revealed: Secret plan to keep Iraq under US control
  Achilles
06-07-2008, 4:28 AM
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Bush wants 50 military bases, control of Iraqi airspace and legal immunity for all American soldiers and contractors Full Story (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/revealed-secret-plan-to-keep-iraq-under-us-control-840512.html) Int...  [Read More]
Posted in: Opponents of Evolution Adopting a New Strategy
  Achilles
06-05-2008, 3:55 AM
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Link (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/04/us/04evolution.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin) Intro: DALLAS — Opponents of teaching evolution, in a natural selection of sorts, have gradually shed those strategies that have no...  [Read More]
Posted in: U.S. detains terror suspects on ships
  Achilles
06-03-2008, 1:48 AM
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Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080602/wl_nm/security_usa_detention_dc) Snippet: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States has been secretly detaining terrorism suspects aboard floating "prison ships," a British legal charity charged on M...  [Read More]
Posted in: Results of today's Rules and Bylaws Committee meeting
  Achilles
05-31-2008, 7:25 PM
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Florida: All delegates will be seated with one-half vote each. Hillary picks up 19 delegates (I'm assuming that Obama picks up about 14 and Edwards 7, but I wasn't watching when that vote passed so...). Michigan: All delegates will be seated with on...  [Read More]
Posted in: The "Straght-Talk Express" has derailed
  Achilles
05-30-2008, 8:09 PM
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Link (http://youtube.com/watch?v=GEtZlR3zp4c) (YT). While I have no doubt that one or two of these snippets have probably been quoted out of context, that doesn't explain the rest that have not. Nor does it wish away the fact the foundation of McCai...  [Read More]
Posted in: Hillary Clinton as "the fiscally responsible candidate"
  Achilles
05-30-2008, 4:24 PM
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Link (http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/05/29/politics/fromtheroad/entry4136323.shtml) First, let me start by saying :lol::lol::lol: Okay, Hillary sez:"If you will vote for me next Tuesday, you are voting for the most fiscally responsible candi...  [Read More]
Posted in: Gas-Tax Holiday as a litmus test for POTUS
  Achilles
04-30-2008, 1:27 PM
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...or "mimartin Has His Revenge". For those of you living outside the U.S. or otherwise not following U.S. politics, presumed Republican Presidential Nominee, John McCain, recently proposed a National Gas-Tax Holiday to run from Memorial D...  [Read More]
Posted in: I hope this is the right place
  Achilles
04-25-2008, 9:50 PM
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Continued from here (http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?p=2455556). Mod note: I prefer to believe that strongly polarizing topics like this can still be discussed without resorting to ad hominem tactics Since I was quite specific in pointing out...  [Read More]
Posted in: GameBanshee's Game(s) of the Year - 2007 Awards
  Achilles
01-12-2008, 10:23 AM
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Categories are: Best Story/Writing, Best Original Setting, Best Graphics, Best Sound/Music, Disappointment of the Year, Independent RPG of the Year, Action RPG of the Year, and RPG of the Year. Linky (http://www.gamebanshee.com/editorials/goty2007pa...  [Read More]
Posted in: Calif. bans smoking in cars with kids
  Achilles
10-11-2007, 12:34 PM
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Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071011/ap_on_re_us/schwarzenegger_bills) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California motorists will risk fines of up to $100 next year if they are caught smoking in cars with minors, making their state the third to protect chil...  [Read More]
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