Randomness

[blacknblue]

Well, to clarify. He didn't need a permit to do the work. He needed permit to hook up the electricity. Which meant that the state inspector also had to come out and check the plumbing, because KY has a law (intended to prevent bootleg septic systems) that you cannot activate or modify home electrical systems unless the local health department certifies that the plumbing/septic system is up to code. THEN the electrical inspector gets to come out and check that the wiring is up to snuff.

[CX]

I don't know how he did it, but somehow my dad managed to disable the sound on all of his web browsers, so I can't listen to anything on YouTube or YTMND. Seems to me I saw something once on Firefox's settings to turn sound on and off, but as I look through again, I can't find anything. He also has Safari and IE6 for Mac. Anyone know how I could turn the sound back on?

[Pitseleh]

My professors didn't disappoint, and buried me in homework for the weekend.

Meanwhile, I'm leaving for Florida on Thursday. I won't be online for a while when that happens.

[blacknblue]

I don't know how he did it, but somehow my dad managed to disable the sound on all of his web browsers, so I can't listen to anything on YouTube or YTMND. Seems to me I saw something once on Firefox's settings to turn sound on and off, but as I look through again, I can't find anything. He also has Safari and IE6 for Mac. Anyone know how I could turn the sound back on?

Go to the firefox home page. There are all kinds of links to faqs and howtos there.

[TPoptarts]

Poor Warrick

[Bether6074]

^^Yes, that was very disturbing to say the very least.

[CX]

Did the actor want to leave the show, or did they just get brave for once and actually kill off a main character for the drama of it?

[Kevin Thomas Riley]

Um... Warrick who?

[TPoptarts]

Did the actor want to leave the show, or did they just get brave for once and actually kill off a main character for the drama of it?

I think I heard somewhere he wanted to leave at the end of this season

Is it disturbing that I wasn't even surprised in the end... I mean like I didn't read any spoilers or whatever, but then in that restaurant scene I think it was just too obvious and predictable like I don't know if it's just me but that scene and how everyone was all happy and especially Warrick and everything was okay and all and I dunno, like as soon as that scene began I was like "oh no they're gonna kill Warrick " maybe it's just me and my life experience and being used to stuff going dreadfully WRONG all the time and ESPECIALLY when things look extra peachy.

I guess it just felt like a sendoff

Poor Warrick

[Kevin Thomas Riley]

OK, once again... what Warrick? What show?

[blacknblue]

They are talking about CSI. The original CSI, in Las Vegas. One of the main cast got executed in the season finale.

[Kevin Thomas Riley]

Ah, thanks! I haven't watched that show - or any other CSI show - in a couple of years.

[Kevin Thomas Riley]

First Peek at Whedon's Killer Dolls

The first photo from geek maestro Joss Whedon's highly anticipated Dollhouse reveals the killer cast behind the upcoming sci-fi drama. The seven-episode series, which follows a group of highly skilled men- and women-for-hire known as "dolls," launches in January on Fox. The show is tentatively scheduled to air Mondays at 8, before 24.

The dolls have had their memories and personalities wiped clean -- think Bourne Identity -- and are rented out to perform tasks by a mysterious agency.

Remember ass-kicking babe Eliza Dushku from Buffy and Tru Calling? She stars as Echo, who becomes self-aware and begins to investigate her surroundings, including the futuristic, lab-like dorm (pictured above) she lives in.

Whedon tapped Battlestar Galactica stud Tahmoh Penikett to stand in as Echo's twisted love interest and an FBI agent obsessed with the urban myth of a such a "Dollhouse."

Fran Kranz stars as Dollhouse's nerdy programmer Topher Brink, who imprints the dolls with their task-specific personas. 24-alum Harry Lennix serves as a bodyguard for Echo, and Buffy Angel alum Amy Acker is doll-handler Dr. Claire Sanders. X-Men's Olivia Williams plays the ruthless Adelle DeWit, who governs over the dollhouse.

Dushku's own experiences as an actress inspired Whedon, according to an interview with the Los Angeles Times. "When we really discussed the whole thing, she said, 'You're talking about my life. In my life, everybody tells me who they want me to be while I try and figure out who I am.' And that spoke to me. I agreed that I'll write and maybe oversee the pilot," said Whedon, who created and penned hit shows Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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Our sources at Fox tell us that Dollhouse will take place at an undisclosed point in the future, and the organization behind wiping the dolls and imprinting them is a corrupt, top-secret government agency.

Their handlers are working with a high-tech brain institute that has a vast archive of different personalities to imprint upon the dolls for their various assignments, which can range from assassinations and fantasies to the occasional charitable deed.

In addition to Echo's own search for self-discovery, an FBI agent convinced of the existence of a "Dollhouse" is hot on the case. And the dolls themselves live in a state-of-the-art facility that resembles a Japanese-inspired zen spa.

The pilot wrapped shooting in April and goes back into production in July before the launch early next year.

I'm not sure about this one. On the plus side, it's Joss... and Eliza Dushku and Amy Acker ( ). But it's on Fox, and the premise sounds a bit strange and I wonder if there is enough there to sustain a prolonged series.

[Escriba]

Well, the premise sounds very anime. But it's Joss Whedon, we have to believe in Joss Whedon, don't we?

[dark_rain]

Has anyone ever noticed how much better music sounds through decent headphones? I bought a pair of AudioTechnica ATH-T22's yesterday and I love them. I'll never buy cheap 'phones again!