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[Off-topic] Brad.S.:
Come on, how about French Strawberry Cheesecake?!

Stickin' with the theme:

Why not Key Lime Pie?!?!

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For those of you that celebrate Christmas, what are you guys getting your significant other/kids/etc etc etc??
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
I still hold my theory. It is going to be Kandy Kane, Not Key lime. ;)

Candy Cane with K's.
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
Wrong. Karat Kake.
[Off-topic] T.J. Bender:
While you're putting together that must-read list, don't forget Animal Farm. Leave it to Orwell to explain in 160 pages what it took the rest of the world 70+years to figure out: true communism, while the most noble form of government, is doomed to failure from the start, as it assumes that people will put the interests of others ahead of their own.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
Don't forget about Marley and Me, that book made me cry. :(
[Off-topic] chinthekng:
I think The Crucible deserves to be on that list too. Pretty good example of mass hysteria and how stupid people can be in times of terror.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Bought the wife a chi(hair straightener), forrest gump on blu-ray, and candle by the hour. Which is actually kinda neat. Building a kitchen for daughter instead of buying a plastic $200 piece. And a drum set for my son. Some other miscellaneous stuff in between for the kids, a doll or two, some zombie hunting game for the tv. ETC

Candle by the hour. Supposed to last 80 hours. 1 inch supposedly burns for 20 minutes. Story I head, was that a family would use this candle for the males that were courting their daughters. They would pull out a set amount, light it up and thats how much time they would have. For each call or visit or courting, who knows.
[Off-topic] T.J. Bender:
True story: The Crucible was not about the Salem witch hunt. It was a book about Senator Joseph McCarthy and his communist witch hunt. Miller (it was written by Arthur Miller, right?) couldn't make it a current period piece, or he'd have been targeted by McCarthy, so he set it in Salem.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
The crucible was a great read. I actually passed by Salem on my way to Baltimore, Maryland...

Animal farm was very good as well, beast-fables are among my favorite genres.
[Off-topic] mindmajick:
Lol! Awesome TJ. I was just talking about that book yesterday.

Which made me think of "lord of the flies" :D

Did not know that! Makes it more interesting. I read that book a couple times
[Off-topic] chinthekng:
Yeah that's all true. It was pretty much a huge satire against McCarthyism and how peyote were willing to turn on either at a moment's notice to save themselves. Pretty good read
[Off-topic] bps119:
I think I'm getting the wife a Pandora bracelet. Although, based on the amount of nagging she is doing because I am not fast forwarding through the commercials on her dumb sitcom, she may get a lump of coal and some switches ;)
[Off-topic] Brad.S.:
haha.. women. They're like the double stuff oreos.

"pandora bracelet"

Thats one of those blue things from Avatar huh!! :what:

I googled it.. never heard of Pandora Jewelry

Anyone Seen this video:

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=165_1355648980

^^ I guess I should mention --

Thats a gas Chevy and diesel Dodge. Apparently The Chevy guy was bragging about how strong his truck was and was challenging the Dodge owner.

So the Dodge owner decided this would be the best way to solve the argument.

Soo much 'Merica in this video. Makes me LMFAO
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
Yea I got my girlfriend a Nomination bracelet last year. So I'll get her some more charms for it this year.
[Off-topic] hechoen:
That guy in the Chevy needs to google the word torque. lol
[Off-topic] bps119:
Yeah, that's the best thing about it, you can't get stumped for gift ideas anymore. In a pinch... Just go grab a charm or two :)
[Off-topic] Brad.S.:
RIGHT!!

Then there are those guys that spend all that money upgrading a big diesel truck

.. and they still fail

My point:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=k62gW3Se5e0

Gotta love those semi stacks........
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Cummins will always be beasts.
[Off-topic] bps119:
Haha! That is hilarious!
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
I would not mind having a diesel, would be nice to have a job as hotshotting, in case the work load gets low. Or even a Crow for some oilfield or pipeliners.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
Welcome to Merica.
[Off-topic] m4570d0n:
Yay Facebook

Instagram Will Soon Be Able to Sell Your Pics, Info

:unamused:
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Once you place your pictures on the internet, its basically public domain after that. Unless you upload to a secure or private album, you are **** out of luck.
[Off-topic] Brad.S.:
Even a private album.. The risk factor is still very high.

Maybe I'm just paranoid. Ha. XDA, rootz, bank accounts and email are the only things I have online accounts for.

Side note:

the xda app sucks..

And waiting for UPS to show sucks even more.
[Off-topic] hechoen:
Yeah but think about how stoked you'll be when that shiny new toy you're waiting on finally arrives.
[Off-topic] Brad.S.:
Sadly.. It's an S3 for my Gf. Luckily she's outta town so I don't have to lie/sneak about what it is! (Christmas gift)

On the topic of images.

Was just looking at the All share connector in the note II forums and ran across this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35384034&postcount=10

Edit: every time I read that I LMFAO
[Off-topic] bps119:
Haha! That's good :)
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
I find many pictures if me on Google images, pictures that I didn't upload, Google just likes me I guess? ;)
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
Made some wallpapers
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
Anna Torv on Conan right now! <3
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
.......shwing.......
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
Steam on Linux gone open beta!
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Happy holidays to all you that make it through the apocolypse. Open season on zombies start saturday morning. See you all there.
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
Wooooo taking out seanzombies! Happy holidays!
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
How high can you make one bounce with a grenade?
[Off-topic] IEatKittys!:
i hate when these people bump these old ass threads. like come on dude.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
Well remember to always double tap.. and it must be a head shot.....
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
I'm in!
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
I'm going to be shooting from a distance. Going to see how good I can get with my 25-06.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
I think ill use my AR-15 with the laser sight just to piss Obama off lol.... And I might break out the AK and the SKS just for good measure......
[Off-topic] T.J. Bender:
I love how when a veteran posts in Q&A about solving a problem caused by screwing up, they're up-front about what they did to get themselves into the mess. When a noob posts in Q&A because they screwed up, the first thing they post is a paragraph on how they've "been doing this for years" and "know what they're doing".

Is it wrong that I just discount any form of technical error when I see that? I mean, I have yet to see a post start like that without user error being the problem.
[Off-topic] PoXFreak:
The thanks level is sometimes a good indicator of knowledge on a subject, but not always. I will profess to being an idiot sometimes and doing really noobish things, mostly pertaining to things I should already know.

Sent from this addictive thumb magnet.
[Off-topic] hechoen:
LOL. This wouldn't be the post that started the mini rant would it?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2059250

And your not alone. I call people out on user error all the time. "Help I bricked by flashing I vibrant ROM to my SGS4G. I have flashed tons of ROMs on my (insert device name here) and have never had a problem." We've all seen it time and again. Just yesterday I had a guy PM me about an error with a backup. He's a really nice guy in the forum who seems to know what he's doing with flashing his phone. He tried to restore a nand without wiping system/cache first. He just never thought of it. It of course caused a bootloop. Three minutes on gtalk with me and he's back up and running. The best of us make mistakes but like you said just be honest about it.
[Off-topic] T.J. Bender:
No, hecho, it wasn't any one post in particular...

Ok, yes it was :p
[Off-topic] mindmajick:
We all commit "user errors" from time to time. Everyone makes mistakes.

What drives me crazy are people who can't admit to it. How else do we learn as human machines?

Same reason ive always been upfront about not being a "real dev"
[Off-topic] hechoen:
You're a dev in my book man. RD is just a title. There are different levels of skill sets in any trade or hobby. Just because you don't know it all yet doesn't mean you won't eventually. Well as much as you can know anyway. Now, you want me to fill out that RD application for you??lol:rolleyes:
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
There are those who are comfortable with admitting they made mistakes. And those who are comfortable with showing their ass and that they have no f'n clue whats going on. But brave enough to venture down the more dangerous road.
[Off-topic] mindmajick:
Lol. Not necessary. I can't handle the rejection ;)

But very true- all any of us can do is keep learning. Doesn't matter if its android phones or the new toaster.

Knowledge good ::grunt:: :beer:
[Off-topic] M0D1441:
In my opinion, You deserve RD more than me. I might be great at NexusMod but when it comes to actual AOSP work, porting, and device schematics you excel more than I do.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
There is nothing wrong with making mistakes but its when you make the same one over and over is what gets to me. And not admitting you screwed up and how you did it is gonna get you nowhere fast.... Lord knows Ive had my share of screw ups but I learned from them and definitely learned not to keep repeating it. If its a screw up once then its a screw up the next 5 times too...
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
I have bricked my phone. I always find a way out without posting a thread about it. I admit, I have done some silly things before. I'm just a noob. :cool:
[Off-topic] droidbabyxda:
I have been doing this for 3 years BUT still consider myself the noobiest noob. unfortunately, i have brain memory issues... i keep forgetting how and what and why we do things. like now, i'm trying to figure out how to upgrade my CWM from v 5.5 to v 6 so I can flash leak JB... don't ask me how i've gone by without this knowledge... haha. oh my!
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
Just download goomanager and install twrp, it's way better, imo.

Install goo, press menu, install open recovery. Done
[Off-topic] hechoen:
Compared to download cwm 14.4 zip. Reboot recovery. Flash zip. Reboot sytem.

Looks like the same number of steps to me. Don't get me wrong I like them both. Just wanted to point out CWM ain't exactly hard either.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Thought this caused potential brick. But if its proven to work sucessfully. You have my gratitude.
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
It's exactly what I did. Some months ago.
[Off-topic] RastarNation:
Every time I make a mistake its simply because I thought I knew it all and didn't read enough or speed through the steps and overlooked one or two of them. Thankfully I have never hard bricked in result of this.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Rom manager was known for this. But I just updated twrp tho. Its all good.
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
I've used it multiple times, it's good to go.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
I made an odin flashable tar from the twrp recovery image for the s3. Im sure I could make one for the skyrocket as well if anyone is scared goo im will mess up. But ive always used goo im on both my skyrocket and s3 with never any problems. I only made the tar for the s3 just to see if I could lol.....

But goo im in my opinion is very reliable. And twrp in my opinion is very reliable and easier to use and you dont get that huge blob folder I hate so much with your backups.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Just leary ever since rom manager. Faith restored with goo.im
[Off-topic] T.J. Bender:
ROM Manager will brick you. GooManager works fine. Let me preface that by saying that I only use GooManager to *download and MD5 verify* flashable files, as well as flashing/updating TWRP. I do not, and would not, flash a ROM through GooManager. That's what TWRP is for.

ROM Manager, for whatever reason, hates the Skyrocket. I keep it frozen on my system and defrost it when I need to fix permissions, period.

Also, I've soft-bricked my Skyrocket a number of times. I've soft-bricked my Captivate more times than I care to count--decided it's worth more than the $50 I'll get for it to have it around as a "practice" platform for learning how to be a "dev" like Majick (just kidding bud lol). Thing is, I'm to a point where I know why I soft-bricked, or why the system processes keep FC'ing, etc., and I take that and learn from it.

I will never, though, figure out why my Skyrocket hates me, as Majick can attest to.
[Off-topic] droidbabyxda:
i noticed the ROM Manager is virtually un-usable on skyrocket. i've been debating on just deleting the app altogether.

thanks for the advice on CWM update.. been searching for answer for two days now :D i didn't want to just charge ahead and brick my phone.:p
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
There is a program in the s3 forums called galaxy s3 toolkit that you can change .img files to a odin flashable tar. I know its for the s3 but it will still convert any .img for any phone to a tar. I used it to convert a file for my skyrocket to and it worked just fine as long as the file your converting is for the phone you want to use it. So in other words you have to use a skyrocket img file to make a tar for the skyrocket. But the program is in the s3 forums in either the gen or dev I cant remember which and its called samsung galaxy s3 qualcom toolkit. Its fairly easy to set up and very user friendly.

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The only on phone app I will use to flash a rom or firmware on my phone is mobile odin which works great on my s3. Other than that its either odin on the pc or flashing it with the recovery of choice. Mine being twrp... the only thing I use rom manager for is fixing permissions or sometimes ill use it to reboot into recovery. Other than that ill use goo im to flash twrp but thats all I use it for....
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
I don't use Rom manager at all. Twrp fixes permissions correctly
[Off-topic] Brad.S.:
And quickly.

Twrp - 2 seconds

RomManager - 10 minutes.

I tried flashing a theme for twrp that I found in the Android themes thread, but no luck.

I'm so lazy lately.. I should just try to tear it apart and make my own theme.
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
Haha, I have no time for that anymore. I'm grateful these wonderful devs cook up awesome roms, kernels, and mods. All we have to do is read and understand what we are doing. Sad to say, most can't even do that much.
[Off-topic] bps119:
Someone already made one
[Off-topic] RastarNation:
For weeks now co workers were talking about this Christmas bonus we are supposed to be getting. Finally got it today and it's $40. I mean I'm thankful and all but what employer gives out $40 bonuses?

What kind of bonuses did you guys get if any at all???
[Off-topic] hechoen:
Umm? Yours. lol

If it's any consolation at all I didn't get a bonus. I have in the past from different employers and the amount varied greatly. A lot most likely depends on what you do as well. If you are a broker and got that bonus I'd flat out quit. If you work at a fast food joint and got that bonus I'd be stoked.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
I get to keeo my job. All the bonus I ever wanted.
[Off-topic] Brad.S.:
I used to work in a county job and I got a $500 bonus one year.

'twas a merry Christmas.

Nothing this year (other than the bonus of extra Noob threads).. So your beating me by $40.

^^ good way to look at it!!

Being able to support a lifestyle/family, especially around the holidays, is most important.

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Last night I was cutting the extended Gnex battery to fit.. and slipped -- with a fresh razor blade..

No context needed... But it'll suffice to say, My finger will never be the same again..
[Off-topic] RastarNation:
Right on the spot. I am Transport Broker.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
We get a $1000 give or take each year. But then its taxed 42%. Im not worried about a bonus. Just the continuation of the money as stated above. People think bonuses are a right.
[Off-topic] RastarNation:
Definitely. I wasn't even expecting a bonus until ppl started mentioning it. It's just that it was sooo hyped up when I saw the check I was like are you serious.
[Off-topic] Brad.S.:
Mind me asking, what do you do as a Transport Broker?

Is that like a Freight Broker?
[Off-topic] mindmajick:
1. Thanks for the compliment mod.

2. Goo manager and TWRP have never failed me.

3. No bonus for me. I work for myself and am lucky if I pay me at all!
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
Well im disabled now and have been since 2008 and I agree with hazzard im just glad to have income at all. I spent 8 months waiting on my disability to get started with absolutely no income so im just thankful I even have income at all.

But the last company I worked for before hurting my back and neck and having surgery on both and then later being diagnosed with Parkinson's I was a service manager at interstate distributor which is a trucking company anyway my last year there we got 800 Christmas bonus plus they gave all us guys a nice insulated carhart jacket with the company logo on it which I still have. I really appreciated the jacket cause it got very freaking cold in Tennessee when we lived there......

As I said im very thankful to have income but I would give anything if I could go back to work. I loved my job and loved what I did. I had a great group of guys working for me......

So if I could have one Christmas miracle it would be to have my health back good enough to return to my job that I really miss........
[Off-topic] mindmajick:
+1 to that, my friend. Plus momma freakin one.
[Off-topic] lazer77:
I work in a food distribution warehouse. They give us a $50 gift card to one of their stores. Better than nothing I guess.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
I don't have a source of income and am currently in high school getting ready for the unemployment line... :eek:
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
I wish you the best in your future whatever you may decide to do. Have you thought about college? Just some friendly advice, if you have the opportunity to attend a college go. You will be glad four years from now that you did. Like I said some friendly advice not meant to judge or offend my friend....
[Off-topic] hechoen:
+1 there. If you can go go. I swing a hammer for a living and make pretty good money doing it. There are days when my back hurts and I really wish I finished my college education. lol But as they say the grass is always greener.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
You never know how much you will miss being able to get up and go to work until you cant anymore. I think back at all those early mornings that I complained about having to climb out of my warm bed and go to work and I think to myself what an idiot I was to complain. I know I worked and paid into my disability insurance for many years but I still feel worthless at times, kinda like im getting something free. I guess its my pride that takes it on the chin but more than actually going to work I miss the sense of accomplishment I got from earning my own paycheck instead of waiting once a month for a direct deposit to come. Like I said I know its just my pride but sometimes I feel like my pride is all I have left. Its more tough when you lose your sense of self worth than it is having Parkinson's and shaking at times like a convict in the electric chair.
[Off-topic] hechoen:
gary

I never take it for granted. Reading your post a few pages back was just the reminder I needed of why I don't. So thanks for that. As far as self worth goes I totally understand where you're coming from and can empathize. I was out of work for six months with a broken heal a few years ago and my attitude started to go to **** because of it. I found other ways to deal with it. Like helping out in various forums and starting to read up on stuff that has always intrigued me. I can only begin to imagine what it would of been like if that injury took me out of work for good. Pride is a great motivator but can also be a great PIA. lol My grandfather used to say “No one ever choked to death swallowing his pride”. He was one of the proudest men I have ever known but he also knew when to let that go for the good of himself and others. I'm sure you have it figured out but I just figured I'd try to share some wisdom. I wish you the best in your battle with parkinson's. If you ever need to vent or just want to shoot the **** send me a PM.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
I dont mean to be a rude awakening, and I am not entirely sure how things go in your state. But I thought you had to work first to get unemployment.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
Thanks...

And your right pride is a big pill swallow sometimes but ive learned not to let it effect my family anymore. In the beginning I was a S.O.B. to live with im sure but finding things to do like mod phones and being on xda helping others helps me as well.... again thanks man and merry Christmas. ..
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
Omg ate at claim jumper and now I just want to puke
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
Dang hope you didnt get food poisoning. A buddy of mine ate out a local joint we got here in town and ended up at the hospital for two days.
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
Damn I hope not. Dads wedding is on Monday.
[Off-topic] hechoen:
Damn. Getting married on Christmas Eve. That's smart. It makes it almost impossible to forget your anniversary. lol Feel better man and have a blast at the reception.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
It was a joke. I was mocking the people who say they can't find work, I am going to college to study medicine. Cheers ;)
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
That's a dumb joke. A lot of good people aren't able to work or can't find any.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
I am sorry,you are right. Allow me to rephrase that. I was reffering to the people who are currently in high school and complain that they can't find a job when they aren't looking for one. Because where i live at their are jobs and my school mates say their aren't any.
[Off-topic] sly-tendencies:
Hope nobody else got punched in the mouth at the mall this morning trying to get a Nexus 7.

Stock actually isn't that bad :)
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
There is a misunderstanding that a lot of people also find the job they want directly after school. Might take a few years.

My brother in law almost went crazy and damn near a nervous breakdown when they wouldnt hire him for a management position straight out of school.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
Your right there it took me several years of hard work, hardly ever missing a day, and being there on time everyday before I I was promoted to a management position. And I learned fast management isnt what it looks like from the other side of the fence. You cant see the responsibility from the other side all you can see is the air conditioned office lol...

You cant see the hiring, firing and layoffs that sometimes comes with the job and the ass chewings you have to give and get. And not to mention once your in management every job you apply for after that either says your over qualified or wants you to be a manager....
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
Would you guys be interested if I did a skyrocket ROM?
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
Sure would. You made one for the S3 right?
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
Two of them. for att and tmo.
[Off-topic] shaggyskunk:
Android repurposed, by noob :p
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
Of course, I would like that a lot! Get cookin!
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
I'll get in the kitchen!
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
Thadda girl!
[Off-topic] mindmajick:
Bacon!!!! Need more bacon!!!
[Off-topic] hechoen:
Yep. You can never have to many ROMs. Even if I only use one. HINT: BUILD AOKP. lol