Posts by Taylor Reed64

Jonathan Jackson3 said:So, what’s the smartest move here? I have to get an iMac, but my budget is tight.

1- Spend an extra $300 on the 4.0 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7, Turbo boost 4,2 GHz

2- Or upgrade to 16 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1867 MHz (2x 8 GB) for an additional $240

3- Or bump up the graphics to the AMD Radeon R9 M395X with 4 GB for an extra $300 over the base price?

Where should I save money, and where should I definitely splurge so I don't regret it later?

If you have $300, go for the faster processor or the better GPU (I’d personally pick the processor). You can always upgrade the RAM yourself later for way less—on these iMacs, there's actually a little door on the back to access the RAM modules).

Keep an eye out for Black Friday on November 25th; they usually run some great sales then.

I’m not saying it’s a certainty, but we could all be in serious trouble given the estimates that they're sitting on about 100 nuclear warheads.

@redeagle42
With the US Dollar dropping, we might be looking at a recession even worse than the 2008 crash. This isn't some conspiracy theory or fringe Alternative news; it’s a real concern.
Plus, let's be honest: human greed isn't a conspiracy theory—it's just reality.

He might have been joking and thought the whole thing was just interesting, but he wasn't actually far off. The reality is that those who truly understand the game make their money during crises, and let’s face it: finance runs the world. It isn't about Masons, the Antichrist, or evil Jews—it's simply about the money. If that hasn't clicked for you yet, you really need to take a closer look at the world around you.

When are the Ferrari engineers finally going to realize this isn't figure skating, it's Formula 1?

Keith Rodriguez27 said:aaaaaaaaaaa it’s basically a pit stop competition now: Ferrari vs. the BBC🤣🤣🤣 🙏

If Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton end up having a rough season next year, at least they can always rely on those tire changes—they're doing pretty well!😁

Webber and Massa are basically acting as real-time test drivers for Vettel and Alonso. I can't think of any other way to explain why they'd put them on super softs when they're absolutely flying out there on intermediates

Arthur Barrett42 said:You're in the same boat as me...

When you finally feel tired, just go to bed. Set your alarm for maybe 5 hours out, then try going to sleep a little earlier each evening. Eventually, hour by hour, you might get back to a normal routine.

Or, you could just stay awake for two full days. The exhaustion will hit you hard around noon, but you have to force yourself to stay up until midnight so you wake up at a decent hour the next morning.

That's how I handle it when I need to reset... It’s completely unhealthy, I know that. But honestly, sometimes there just isn't any other way.

My issue is that I don't even have to force myself to stay awake for two days—sometimes it happens naturally. Your method used to work for me back when I could actually nap, but now? No clue. I've gone as far as doing two workouts a day just to exhaust myself enough to crash, but nothing works. A doctor once told me this might be what happens after quitting Red Bull cold turkey (basically an addiction withdrawal), since I was a massive addict to that poison; I used to crush up to 15 cans a day. You'd think I'd be sleeping *more* because of that, though. Could that really be the cause?

BTW, I managed to squeeze in about 2 or 3 hours of broken sleep this morning. 🙂

Quick question for anyone with some expertise here. I'm dealing with chronic sleep issues—specifically right now, I've been awake for about 58 or 59 hours straight. Physically, I feel fine, but mentally, things are getting fuzzy; for instance, I’m forgetting things I did just moments ago. What should I do? My doctors are just chalking it up to stress and are refusing to prescribe anything stronger, though I'm not exactly a huge fan of medication myself.

Tyler Booth3 said:There might be some rare minerals lying around...
but the real reason is just establishing an American presence in the North America. You can't find a better spot than a small, weak "state" where the leadership is so easy to manipulate with just a little bit of cash. There’s nowhere else in the region with a location quite like Mexico...

And honestly, we aren't much different from them when it comes to being susceptible to manipulation by bigger powers.

I just finished watching the movie, and I have to say, I didn't expect it to top the first one, which I've seen countless times. Man, Americans really know how to make a film 😁

I believe that 😁

I didn't mean to start an argument, nor was it my intention. I’m also not some die-hard Joy Division fanatic, but the fact remains: they are a one-of-a-kind band for several reasons. I have no issue with musicians influencing one another—that's just part of the music—but it really bugs me when people use lazy logic like "every lefty guitarist equals Hendrix." 😁

brightridge59 said:I mean, she wouldn't bother getting all dolled up just to have the singer start acting weird on stage, having an epileptic seizure, and then dying at the end, right? 😳

🤦
My point was—it really bugs me when people compare anyone to Joy Division. They're a total one-off, something you just can't replicate. It makes zero sense to take every random band with slightly dark lyrics and act like they're the next Joy Division. There, I said it!

Ha, they’re alright. Nothing groundbreaking. Just Joy Division for the makeup artists! 😁

He’s going to be absolutely stunned when he realizes how poorly he handles the exit! 😁

Joshua Newman2 said:(sad, Button is out).

Oh man, poor Button! And he was just claiming to be the greatest driver in F1 history not too long ago.😂

The resurgence of Republican popularity is just further proof of America's true nature. They’re itching for another war, and honestly, the warm-up has already begun. We see these constant "threats," and this time, the "bombs" are coming from nations bordering Iran. They think they're being subtle, but everyone sees right through them. As for what a victory for this version of America means for Europe? It's the same old story: they'll bow down to the Americans and blindly follow them into whatever country they decide to invade under the guise of "defending global interests." Even in Israel, they’re probably relieved, given how much Obama tended to overlook them.

So, I have a quick question regarding picking out a new monitor.
I'm looking to pick up a Full HD LCD—maybe a 24" or even a 27" if it makes sense—so I would love some recommendations! Just please, nothing from Dell since the prices there are just unreal. Thanks!