Really Non LEGO Stuff

Who knows which NFL on CBS commentator is the one with that "funny" accent - he was a commentator on the Bills vs Colts snow game yesterday. thx!

It's that time of year again! Link to last year's topic http://community.brickpicker.com/topic/7719-nfl-playoffs/?hl=nfl Hopefully my Seahawks can start the dynasty and win back to back. Only major threat in NFC I see is Dallas in NFC Championship if they both get there. Hoping for a Pats- Seahawks or Steelers-Seahawks! Go Hawks!

http://www.avclub.com/article/i-got-4-bikes-2-nickelodeon-super-toy-run-winners--217394

I bought some comics from someone online and they said they sent the comics. Turns out they sent the comics to the wrong address which was most likely a lie. I filed a claim and it was denied. Stating it was delivered. The tracking shows delivered to an address in CA. I live in Michigan. Is there anything I can do?

This certainly won't hurt the value of the LEGO ships, especially some of the lesser known ones like the Y/A/B-Wings and maybe even some of the TIE Variants. Who knows how well they have aged, but these two games were way ahead of their time and fantastic back then. Old guys like me rediscovering them (and their kids, and a new generations with Rebels and new Star Wars movies) could be a nice side boost to the starfighter kits. Though quite frankly, I don't really care how it effects LEGO prices. I am pumped they are doing this. Now to find the time to actually play... http://kotaku.com/x-wing-tie-fighter-are-finally-getting-digital-re-rele-1651470045?ut…

So, I'm thinking of getting some type of a new pet. I've been looking at various reptiles/amphibians such as tortoises, frogs, and the like. Anyone own anything that they can recommend?

I am travelling to Phoenix at the end of June for a few days. Are there any recommendations for things to do/see or places to eat. Cheers!

I like to buy from the pick a brick wall at the Lego store. I don't usually reuse the cups for the discount so I end up having way too many cups. I took up cup decorating.

If you're a Pinhead like me then you know how much of a comeback the pinball industry has been doing in the last few years. Between Stern, who has been around since the beginning still coming up with new tables, to newcomers Jersey Jack Pinball here in the states and Heighway Pinball based in the UK. Anyway, the point I'm getting to is Jersey Jack Pinball is designing their next (second) pinball machine on (wait for it....) The Hobbit! I figured since Stern did The Lord of the Rings pinball then they would have gotten the rights to do this too but I guess Jersey Jack managed to snag those especially after wowing everyone with their much long awaited The Wizard of Oz …

Alright guys, I know little about Pokemon, but my son is really getting into it and I was planning on getting him some stuff for Christmas. He has his favorite characters, if I get a tin with that character on it, is he guaranteed to get that guy? Or are you just buying that certain tin to have the tin with that guy on it? Thanks in advance.

Season 3 of Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal airs Sundays at 11:30pm on Adult Swim, next day on HBO Max. In the meantime, here is the first full episode from Adult Swim's official YouTube channel.

Somehow I missed this earlier. Special screenings of Princess Mononoke in select theaters. Thursday Jan 5th (tonight) and Monday Jan 9th. http://fathomevents.com/event/princess-mononoke-20th-anniversary

It has finally started. Lets go! Asian teams have been atrocious so far

Hi English native speaker, I'm looking for a profound linguistic assessment and hope somebody can help me.' Is the following sentence - about a FICTIONAL "sale" offer (meaning it doesn't need to make REAL sense) - properly formulated and clear in its meaning? "Bring a bike - get a car!" The sentence is supposed to express that customers can come to the shop, hand in a bicycle and in return they get a car back (that they can drive away with). Is the above sentence OK or should something be changed? Thank you very much for your comments!

R.I.P. Alan Rickman https://www.yahoo.com/movies/s/british-actor-alan-rickman-dies-69-125725714.html

R.I.P. Robin Williams dead at 63 from apparent suicide http://www.imdb.com/news/ni57586962/?ref_=hm_nw_tp_t1

Thought I'd kick off a new discussion, as I'm looking for new things to read. My suggestion: "On Fire" by John O'Leary. A true story about a young boy who builds a new life after a devastating fire. I found this to be very inspirational, and good read for dark times. Take away: Our personalities are forged by the challenges we face. How we respond to those challenges defines who we are. Build on that, to make your life great no matter the circumstances. What's on your list?

An oldie, but a goodie. Let's have a little fun. All wings, check in!

Kid is in 9th grade and interested in computer programming/science. He is currently taking a web programming course and is participating on a school team in the 2014 picoCTF. Future courses offered at the school are additional web programming, Java, Advanced Java and AP Computer Science. His home machine is currently an older Quad core, 3 Gb Ram desktop running Windows XP. It doesn't seem to be keeping up any more. I am looking for suggestions of system requirements for a new desktop or laptop for him to use over the next few years in these courses. Reading through the forums, it appears that many of you are well versed in this area. Thanks

The guy had this on Pawn Stars and wanted $150,000 but Rick only offered him $100,000 http://www.ebay.com/itm/321969025538#ftag=YHF6738a5f

http://www.wired.com/2014/09/internet-braces-crazy-shellshock-worm/ DIY test and fix for OSX: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/146849/how-do-i-recompile-bash-to-avoid-the-remote-exploit-cve-2014-6271-and-cve-2014-7/146851#146851

3 Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. 7 Keep your ears open. 9 Opportunity plus instinct equals profit. 10 Greed is eternal. 16 A deal is a deal. 21 Never place friendship above profit. 22 A wise man can hear profit in the wind. 34 War is good for business 35 Peace is good for business 45 Expand or die 48 The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife. 57 Good customers are as rare as latinum. Treasure them 59 Free advice is seldom cheap. 62 The riskier the road, the greater the profit. 74 Knowledge equals profit. 94 Females and finances don't mix. 98 Every man has his price. …