thejestergl

First let us start with the story of how it all began. My friend and I made a bet that I would not shave for a month and in return I will get $5. When the time came around and he owed me $5 he gave me it in pennies. Out of boredom we decided to do a little experiment. During lunch we had taken the bag of pennies and scattered them across the ground leaving a group of pennies in the center, and others scattered around the perimeter. We had no hypothesis about what would happen. During the lunch period most people would do one of two things. Either they would walk by and kick the large pile of pennies in the center to scatter them more, or pick up exactly ONE penny, look around, then continue walking. Why? We had a theory that most people are very cautious when it comes to borderline thievery. As the day went on and people began to go to their classes, more pennies were being picked up (2-3). At the end of the day when no one was around, a person had actually come with a jar and picked up all the pennies. It made me feel good to know that the jar he used to pick up the pennies was actually for donation to a charity (yes, I saw him give it to a teacher and it said "Donations" on it). People also had more "courage" to pick up more pennies when they were in larger groups. Small groups of 2-3 people would often pick up one each or two would pick up one and the last person would just continue to walk. Large groups of people, 5+, would pick up about a handful of pennies before stopping.Thought this might be interesting to some people, if you need it for a school project by all means go ahead and use it. It was only for fun between my friends and I.

My father smokes (pipe not cigarettes or rarely cigarettes) but he is actually trying to quit now. Though when he did smoke, he always took into consideration of other people. Though some people liked the smell of his pipe I could not stand it. He knew that, and he would generally tell me to either step on the side that wasn't blowing smoke into my face, or not smoke in general in front of me. He also stepped outside, usually were no one was, during parties to go out and smoke. Though he does smoke quite a bit he does think about the safety and comfort of others. I have met some people who smoke near others and some who don't even turn their head when holding a conversation, but you can't really help that. Banning smoking is restaurants may stop people from sitting near you and smoking, but that doesn't mean they will change their ways. Second hand smoke is harmful, but that is when the smoke is being puffed directly in your face. A lot of the times that wont happen and most of the smoke will drift off into the air as rejected said. I feel that some people need to learn how to act around non-smokers if they are smokers, but in generally people do have manners. I find more smokers who take into consideration of other's health then those that don't. -Jester

Haha though it does stink that you got hacked into (and a very important account too!) your post did make me giggle with all the little side notes. I also think that is great that you got things sorted out, but I'm sure it must have been quite a hassle! I think that you did a good job at least not going out and not doing anything. You might want to be a little bit more careful about spyware (try to scan your computer pretty often) and other things! Though sometimes the hacker is just that good, it is usually the ones that can get the info easy that really do anything . Good thing that you got a new credit card and acted as quick as possible. Good thing to know that PayPal and eBay were on the ball! I have to say, I didn't expect them to have such a good response. Well, glad everything is good and to answer your question my day isn't that bad haha.-Jester

This is really hard to be honest. In some ways the Wii is superior to the PS3, but in others the PS3 dominates. The Wii really brought out a new concept of gaming by using movements and getting people more active in their games. But on the same token the Wii can't come close to competing with the PS3 in technology. When I say technology I am talking about the actually system of the PS3 such as the famous Blue-ray. The PSP and DS both have their differences as well. On the one hand the DS has a touch screen (again to get the gamer more "active" in their games) but the PSP has better graphics and detailed games. Also it has much easier internet capability than the DS. Gamecube vs. PS2 was a pretty easy thing to look at and compare. I find that the PS2 and Gamecube were different system wise as well as game wise. They both used controls (wired usually), but the PS2 held better technology. The PS2 really was different because of the games that came out for it and I would say is superior to the Gamecube. The Gamecube also tried to bring in the fad with mini discs but that seemed to be a flop. The Gamecube had great games like Super Smash Bros. Melee but the PS2 overall had more hit games.

I have to say that small "tutorials" given by the senior CS players really are thorough. I was never good with the AWP and I guess I never really bothered to get better at it. I have watched people use it and it was just amazing how quick their reaction time was, and how well they could aim in a matter of seconds. These little tricks seem to help and I have seen a lot of people use them especially the quick scope. I think I might start practicing with the AWP. I know I probably wont be some 60-0 player with it at the beginning but all guns take practice I suppose. Actually a lot of the time this isn't that great because while you may think it is a good idea, when you are moving the AWP becomes extremely inaccurate. If you were sitting still to aim with it, you should probably just scope. If he is too close then you should just go for the pistol in my opinion. But then again that is just me. I have seen some people do this, and even though it gives a small advantage it really isn't that reliable.

This seems like a pretty cool game, free and a new thing to try out! Thanks for the link, I just joined as the replicators (not sure if that was a good choice we'll see!). I am not really sure what I have to do so I'll read the guide so I actually understand what is going on. Though it may take me a while to get used to the game I'm still glad you sent the link because I was looking for something new to play haha. TheJesterGL is my name!

Ah, no I actually talked to those people and they said that they actually changed some stuff around that they THOUGHT were errors. Some also said that when the played the game itself it kind of messed up, or didn't seem right. But then again they are more of a perfectionist than I am haha. Thank you for your input

I am currently taking a simple Java course and I made a program that allows you to play the simple game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. I have tested and it seems to work but others seem to have trouble with the program and say there are some bugs. I would really appreciate the help! Thank you in advance. import java.awt.*;import java.awt.event.*;import javax.swing.*;public class Rps extends JFrame implements ActionListener{ private final char moves[] = {'R', 'P', 'S'}; private JRadioButton rock, paper, scissors; private JTextField display; public Rps() { super("Rock, paper, Scissors"); rock = new JRadioButton(" Rock ", true); paper = new JRadioButton(" Paper "); scissors = new JRadioButton(" Scissors "); ButtonGroup rpsButtons = new ButtonGroup(); rpsButtons.add(rock); rpsButtons.add(paper); rpsButtons.add(scissors); JButton go = new JButton(" Go "); go.addActionListener(this); display = new JTextField(25); display.setEditable(false); display.setBackground(Color.yellow); Container c = getContentPane(); c.setLayout(new FlowLayout()); c.add(rock); c.add(paper); c.add(scissors); c.add(go); c.add(display); } /** * returns -1 if the player wins, * 0 if it's a tie, and 1 if the computer wins */ private int nextPlay(char computerMove, char playerMove) { int result = 0;switch(computerMove) { case 'R': switch (playerMove) { case 'R': result = 0; break; case 'P': result = -1; break; case 'S': result = 1; break; } break; case 'P': switch (playerMove) { case 'R': result = 1; break; case 'P': result = 0; break; case 'S': result = -1; break; } break; case 'S': switch (playerMove) { case 'R': result = -1; break; case 'P': result = 1; break; case 'S': result = 0; break; } break; } return result; } public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) { char playerMove, computerMove; if (rock.isSelected()) playerMove = 'R'; else if (paper.isSelected()) playerMove = 'P'; else // if (scissors.isSelected()) playerMove = 'S'; int k = (int)(Math.random() * 3); computerMove = moves[k]; int result = nextPlay(computerMove, playerMove); String msg = " You said " + makeWord(playerMove) + ", I said " + makeWord(computerMove); if (result < 0) msg += " -- you win."; else if (result == 0) msg += " -- tie."; else // if (result > 0) msg += " -- I win."; display.setText(msg); } private String makeWord(char move) { String word = ""; switch (move) { case 'R': word = "ROCK"; break; case 'P': word = "PAPER"; break; case 'S': word = "SCISSORS"; break; } return word; } public static void main(String[] args) { Rps window = new Rps(); window.setBounds(300, 300, 300, 140); window.setDefaultCloseOperation(EXIT_ON_CLOSE); window.setVisible(true); }}

Yeah I have to agree with you, I don't really like runescape that much but I admit I used to play it. I didn't really like but hey it was free, and I was taking an interest in programming. But the thing is, after I stopped playing I didn't really think about it and moved on. I have nothing against people who play the game. If you find an interest in it that is great, but I don't understand why people have to complain about it. First off, it is on the internet and on a specific site, so if you really don't like it then why not just NOT go to the website? You don't have to do anything Runescape related and just let people who play it, play it. People are all entitled to their own opinion and I respect that, so should everyone else. It is good to rant on the occasion but I think that if you can avoid the situation, and don't have to be apart of what you are ranting about at all, then just leave it alone. People rant about politics and stuff, which is fine because they often rant about it if it affects them.

You're site is pretty good I have to admit. You kept it very organized and the colors are complimentary. They aren't too dark, too bright, and work well. I also like that you have a rating system for your posts. I can see how that can be some what necessary for a game review site haha. You have a well done forum and it fits the color theme of your home page as well. You have it well organized and it seems like you really thought this site through. I noticed that you have 2 columns of links which isn't bad, but I know traditionally if people have 2 columns worth of links they tend to have a Links -> Body -> Links 2 format. If you know what I mean by that haha. But it seemed to have really worked for you. I can't give much advice and I'm sure if you advertise around you will get more traffic to your site.

Yeah I know that i was not feeling very well when I took the SATs and the score showed for it but I seemed to be a little bit more alert than you haha. I'm sorry that you had such a high fever, I know once your fever actually reaches 105 you should go to the hospital ASAP (I found that out when I had a 104.9 and my mom called the doctor who said 'Don't worry until he reaches 105). You were really close there which is rather frightening! But I have to say, I have some comfort knowing that I am not the only one who goes through this and that other people know what its like to be sick and miss on work. It seems like a great thing at first that you can stay home and not do any work, but personally I rather go and just get the stuff done than deal with it later! Plus I get to actually see friends at school instead of medicine bottles >.<! Yeah I took AP Calculus as well and I have to say that was a very touch course. I was to the point where I had to get 100% on my finally to actually get a B in the class, if I got any lower I would get a C. Though I studied only for that final and ended up getting the 100% I didn't do too well on a couple of my other finals. Thankfully though no matter what grade I got on my other finals my overall grade wouldn't change whether I got a 0% or 100%. I have to say that after AP Calculus I was done with math and am not taking one this year. I am not really sure if it was the teacher or the class itself. I'm sorry that so much was banked on your health and I really do wish the best for you later on >.<! Hopefully it doesn't end up in that situation again. -Jester

I have not broken up with anyone and regretted it later (then again I haven't been in many relationships haha). I feel that if you break up with someone it is probably for a reason, and a good one hopefully. The trick for me is to actually think about it and at least try to work things out rather than making a sudden decision. If you actually try to get the relationship to work and then still feel as though you should break up then it wont really be haunting you later on. I have looked back on a couple relationships, some I was glad and asked myself why I was in it in the first place, but others I think of other ways I could have tried to help the hardships. But to answer you question directly, no I don't regret any break ups or think that it was a mistake.

More information would be good to have because if the issues can be resolved then I don't see why you should ask them to break up. Also, from the little information given I would say that having them break up can be pretty devastating. I know that most people who break up because of friend's pressure usually doesn't end well. I personally feel that it is up to the boyfriend to break up and that the reason for breaking up was due to friends suggestion/influence isn't always the best thing. Sure some relationships can be seen to turn for the worst and sometimes a friend has to step in and say something about it, but it is completely up to the people in the relationship. Why is your friend jealous of you? Is it because you are in a good relationship or another reason? If the two in the relationship are constantly fighting and under stress than put your 2 cents in but leave it up to them on how they should handle it and don't bug them too much about it. Well those are my thoughts, I hope it helps, with more information my opinion might change though! So if you have any more information you would like to share please do so, for your benefit and ours.-Jester

Actually I go to school in America and it is a very common way to say "stupid". Though I find the word itself to be offensive, pronouncing it incorrectly isn't exactly helping. The problem is that slang terms become more "slang" and you never really know what people are saying anymore. You have to get with the lingo and keep up with the times I suppose.

Phew I have been feeling loads better but now it stinks because I missed a WEEK of school and I have so much make up work to do! I've been working on the weekends so that is no fun at all >.<! Oh well, you have to do what you have to do I suppose. Thanks for the blessings