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Were You Fired Because of Halo 3?

September 26th 2007 Posted to General Whining, Reviews

Monday night, Sept 24th, 11:30 PM. For many, this is the time where you are either in bed, or preparing to go to bed soon. All so you can wake up, hit your 8-5 job the next day with plenty of rest. But since you are in line at a local game store, waiting for the release of Halo 3. You are thinking; “I won’t have it in my hands for another hour with this long line, and the only reason I am staying up late to get one of the first copies is so I can play it all night.”

So you stayed up all Tuesday morning playing the game. Campaign mode, xBox live, system link with all your friends that have a 360 and a new copy of the game too. 6:00 AM rolls around. You might be able to get an hour of sleep in before heading to work, maybe just little more since your dedication to the game means sacrifices; no morning shower, no breakfast unless it’s packed with caffeine, wear the same clothes you have been for the last 24 hours. You don’t care if you look like crap, aren’t productive for a day. The only light at the end of the tunnel is a power nap on your lunch break, and the feeling that you can just go home and crash for a few hours before you meet up with your friends online yet again night.

Not.

That was a not joke. I told a story about the scenario you too were planning on likely, but that’s not how it ended up right? You played hookie, you snuffed work, called in sick, or in the thick of trying to memorize the new maps, and the new button set up for reloading your weapons and switching between your arsenal of mine variations you totally forgot you had a job.

Halo 3: Master Chief

Halo 3 wasn’t released in secret. It’s been all over the news for weeks. Commercial spots on TV are prolific, and it’s pretty hard to buy a slurpee (which you know your boss buys daily) with out seeing Halo 3 and the release date all over it. I really enjoy this more than v.1 and v.2, ( though my idea for Halo 3 Features wasn’t implemented), I still will probably play it quite a bit for the next little while, (making sure it doesn’t affect my performance at work like you didn’t).

Update.exe: Halo 3 broke the single day entertainment releases of all time. The previous was held by Spider Man 3, with 151 million dollars. Halo 3 took in $170,000,000.

Question: Have you been reprimanded, written up, or even fired basically because of your dedication for Halo 3? Was it traumatic? Lets hear your story in a comment. Share your gamer pain.

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Halo 3: What I Wish It Had

September 17th 2007 Posted to On The Other Hand. .

The big Halo 3 release is just around the corner.

Here it is. What I demand be in the new game.

  • All time kill button specifically targeting Mr. Deedle.

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    Motorcycle Winter Storage and Preparation

    September 09th 2007 Posted to Motorcycle Trends

    Prep now: save lots of trouble later.

  • Store your bike indoors. Get a storage unit, throw some trash out of the garage, get some space from a friend, call your dealer and ask if they rent storage space. Do what you can to prevent the weather from affecting your bike. No windows in the storage space either, unless your actually do want the ultra-violet light to fade your paint. No moisture, unless you really want to find out what that will do to your chrome and motor.

  • No sheets or tarps. They hold moisture, breed mildew, so it’s smart to get a specially designed cover that allows good breathing. You don’t want a tarp because it prevents air from getting in and out of the bike area; any trapped moisture will condense on the bike.

  • Wax your bike. Nope, not to prepare it so it looks great when you pull it out again in the spring. It is a good barrier against weathering. Spray any other metal surfaces that you don’t wax with some WD40. If it’s shiny, it will help it stay shiny and prevent rusting.

  • Pull the battery out. Store it in your house or average temperature garage or closet. Battery drain, just from sitting, can hurt the electrolyte level in the cells. Distilled water should be added when necessary, and plugging it into a charger every two weeks will help maintain a healthy battery for when summer returns. Often people will find their battery will need to be replaced after winter storage unless proper precautions are taken.

  • Change the oil. It’s not too complicated. Old, used oil is less likely to start in colder weather and isn’t healthy for a cold engine even if you do get it started. Same reasons why it’s important to change your oil, but much worse on your motor in the cold weather.

  • Put fresh fuel in it. But with the temperature changes, you need to leave a small amount of room in the tank for the fuel to expand into when the temperature rises again. Make sure you shut off the fuel and drain the carburetors and the fuel lines. Winterizing fuel additives help the gasoline from going stale. Most gas stations/companies have light additives in the gas, and this can condense and thicken over the winter which will gum up and basically damage your system the next time you start your motor.

  • Tires need proper inflation. When the cold temps’ hit your tires, the air condenses and the tires will appear deflated. If left for too long, the rubber can be damaged from the awkward position. Not to mention cold weather in general isn’t great for tire rubber and it can crack when it freezes. Put some wood boards under the tires to prevent the cold (frozen) cement floor from also contributing.

  • Preparing your exhaust and other chrome parts for winter: pretty crucial. Get some really light weight oil, like WD40, in the muffler ends and any possible drain holes. Put a few plastic bags, balled up into the exhaust ends. This will prevent moisture from entering. Finally, use some plastic bags to cover the exhaust and other crucial chrome parts. It keeps moisture off, and will slow/prevent rusting. If you look at my Hond VTX Wallpaper, you can see my Honda VTX 1300 has lots of surface area’s which could receive lots of damage with out proper preparation.

    • Before you take it out again, double check all the fluids, check the battery, and just everything common sense tells you might not be in great condition after not being used for 4 or 5 months. Ride safe.

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