http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/09/23/u...tml?hpt=T1

Incendiary statements from Ahmadinejad are nothing new for the assembled delegates. But tension grew as he recounted various conspiracy theories about the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S., driving multiple representatives from the hall.

"Some segments within the US government orchestrated the attack," Ahmadinejad told the assembly. He followed with the claim that the attacks were aimed at reversing "the declining American economy and its scripts on the Middle East in order to save the Zionist regime. The majority of the American people, as well as most nations and politicians around the world, agree with this view."

They took my car too

Your computer isn't fast enough? Intel will send you a a key to unlock additional features of your CPU - for a fee.

Chipmaking giant Intel is launching a pilot program to test the market viability of processors that that can have additional features unlocked by downloading special software keys. Dubbed the Intel Upgrade Service, the program will be tested beginning this year with a single Intel processor—the Pentium G6951—which will reportedly be at the heart of consumer systems due to launch from Gateway and Acer later this year. The idea is that consumers or corporations can spend less money outright on a budget PC, then if they find they need more power, they can pay to unlock additional features of the processor—for a fee. The system downloads software keys from Intel, which in turn alter the firmware controlling the computer, unlocking features and capabilities.

According to materials available from Intel and industry reports, the trial will be will be taking place with a limited number of systems and customers. Systems could hit the market as soon as October.

While news of Intel’s pilot program has triggered an outcry amongst consumers and some industry watchers, Intel’s intentions with the program aren’t terribly clear. Most of the publicly-available materials about Intel’s “down the wire” upgrade services seem aimed at systems integrators, channel partners, and enterprise customers rather than everyday computer users. Lists of processor features unlocked via the upgrade mechanism seem mostly related to IT and enterprise management of systems, such as remote maintenance, access monitoring, and remote alert capabilities—at this point, it doesn’t seem as if Intel is looking at the service as a way to hamstring processor performance or disable features that, say, might be critical to gamers or everyday computer users. Rather, the company might be looking at firmware solutions that save it the cost of having to design separate processor parts aimed at low-end systems sold into large organizations.

Of course, if the enterprise market is receptive to the idea, Intel might try to leverage the technology into other areas. Applied to high-end consumer chips, “down-the-wire” upgrades might enable computer makers to lower their sticker prices for high-end and boutique systems—potentially gaining a price advantage in the marketplace—with consumers able to pay extra money later to unlock selected features of their processors.

Joke State

http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/Blo ... road-signs

Going to be late, family dinner for my old man's birthday.

I more then likely wont be here today, got a late shift at work.

This group does hard modes, so you are expected to KNOW the fights NORMAL and HEROIC! Morrowgar, Deathwhisper, Lootship, Saurfang, Festergut, Rotface, Blood Princes, Blood Queen, and Dreamwalker will be done as Heroic. Putricide is the next one for us to down!

Invites start at 6:25. If you are late or afk, don't expect your spot will be held. We may still need you, but if your spot has been filled, too bad. We aren't going to sit there and wait for you to log in or get on the right character. Even if you whisper me I may miss your tell because I get a ton of whispers during invites.

Tally loot system applies.

Offspec is given priority to those that switch specs for the raid each week.
If this is your first week here, you can't roll on 277 trinkets or tokens, everything else is perfectly fine to roll on.
TIER TOKENS WILL BE GIVEN ONLY TO PEOPLE WITH TIER ITEMS READY TO BE UPGRADED.

LOOT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO ARMOR LEVEL, EXCEPT FOR BOE ITEMS. BoEs go main spec only. Primordial Saronites and Abyss Shards, as well as BoE items, go to WLPH.

First come, first serve, best skilled get the slots. I will be checking gear and if you think Badge T9 gear is good enough, you're WRONG.

IF YOU PULL LOW OR CRAP DPS (below 7k) YOU WILL BE KICKED, BECAUSE WE WILL BE KILLING SHIT WHERE YOUR DPS MATTERS.

Also adding this in... SIGN UP AS INDIVIDUALS! I'm not doing package deals. If I can fit all and it works for the raid, then consider yourself lucky. If you won't go without your friends, then I'll find others that can go. We are here to down shit, not cater to your cliqueish bullshit.



Tanks (2/2):
Miia (War)
Sashe (Druid)


Tanks WL*:


Healers (6/6):
Healem (Disc)
Charlton (Paladin)
Kelitha/Ihateturtles (Shaman)
Auburnkitty (Druid)
Totemofwrath (Shaman)
Lyrenia (Shaman)


Healer WL*:


Melee (8/8):
Crazyd (Rogue)
Darkseer (Shaman)
Lurtis (DK)
Plarebear (Druid)
Kennshin (Rogue)
Tributina (War)
Winze (Rogue)
Banhxeo (Paladin)
Brutalkaos (DK)

Melee WL*:


Ranged DPS (7/9):
Animalz (Druid)
Dreaper (Warlock)
Hollabackgrl (Mage)
Plopt (Mage)
Sabereynn (Mage)
Swsj (Priest)
Leapoffail (Priest)
(Warlock/Shaman/Hunter)

Ranged WL*:



* note: If you are not a regular with this group, I put you directly on the waitlist until friday, when I usually fill in the openings to make the group complete.

1. Your age, gender, and time played: 19, male, 200+

2. List any alts and off specs you have gear for AND CAN PLAY COMPETENTLY (your main should be able to respec and play any spec on the fly): I can play arcane but I don't really have the best gear to support it atm.

3.[recruit loc="us,Scilla"]Homobiscus[/recruit]

4. http://www.worldoflogs.com/reports/935gex8y1a6g7gr5/
http://www.worldoflogs.com/reports/207d9jucfhyu2ts5/
(these are logs from last week and the week before respectively.

5. The Panic Attacks is my last noteable guild that I was raiding with for about 6 months. I've decided to app to your guild because we have lost the lust for progression on hm lk, and rs, I play this game for the feeling of progression and killing new bosses. In TPA I was an officer (staff) in the guild and my responsibility was to watch over the ranged dps. Any of the officers in the guild, and many raiders can be used as contacts if you wish to speak to them about me (as long as they are not bitter)

6.In TPA I withheld atleast a 99% attendance, I missed 2 25 man raids and 1 10 man raid in my 6 months in the guild. And yes, I use all the best enchants, gems, and I have engi, and tailoring almost maxed, getting the benefits from both (cloak enchant from tailoring, rocket boots, and haste to gloves.)

7.http://img94.imageshack.us/i/wowscrnsho ... 15808.jpg/

8. I chose this guild over others because I feel as if you have the capability to down l.k and rs heroic you just need a few more good players to fill in the gaps, and I believe I could be one of the gaps you need to fill.

I will be two hours or so late to raid tomorrow. Mom's Birthday, going to Olive Garden.

GZ Jack on gloves, asshole. :obscene-birdiered: