That's true - I don't really get that. I'm Irish but British-born (dual citizenship) but because of my place of birth, I fall under the British rules when it comes to getting into the US. And it's way harder than going through Irish rules. Weird.
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That's true - I don't really get that. I'm Irish but British-born (dual citizenship) but because of my place of birth, I fall under the British rules when it comes to getting into the US. And it's way harder than going through Irish rules. Weird.
Do the US not deal out some sort of hypocritical citizenship test that would probably result in the deportation of 3/4 of the United States if they actually gave it to their own people?
If I were allowed to make the rules for citizenship in the U.S.A., there would be a requirement that even native-born American citizens must be able to tell the difference in meaning between ''believe'' and ''know''.
I do know why that is. The gov. want people with no credentials to fill all the 'lowly' jobs and save all the high paying ones for citizens. Which I would suspect is the same reason it is really hard for an American like me to move to the UK. To move to the UK I would have to prove a way to sustain a livable income and whoever was willing to hire me would have to give a reason as to why they can not fill the position with a UK citizen. Too bad too, I would love to spend some time over there.Quote:
Originally Posted by infoxicated
And thanks for the warm welcome. And a Charger fan I am (sounds funny that, that rhymes.) We had a great run this year. I hope they stay the San Diego Chargers though, it would be a shame them leaving the stadium. I have lived next to the stadium my entire life and the Padres moved downtown a couple of years ago and I would hate to see the Chargers go too.
You have got that absolutely correct. I know that most Americans don't know the answers to the questions on the test (even how simple they are.) I actually have to drive my girlfriends brother downtown to take the test in a month or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rapier Racer
What was the topic of this thread again? :?
This thread has gone waaaaaaaaaaay off topic so in a pretty much crap attempt to bring it back...... why have'nt they made one standard of english which everyone follows?
off topic// When is the HD site going to be fully functional?
Anyone see what i did there? :dizzy lol
Who is this ''they'' that is going to make everyone use exactly the same wordset?
I meant whoever has the authority to control the standards of the English language, if such a thing does exist.
Control the English language? Impossible, every day new words and phrases pop up(usually in gaming circles and on forums), I bet before 1995 almost none of you would have shouted "OWNED!" when someone fell over or off something. Take the word Google for example it was a noun and is also now a verb, e.g. "I'm gonna google cloverfeild and see what the hell its all about." It isn't a modern thing either, "I'm going to hoover the carpet" Hoover is a make of vacuum cleaner, It's all to do with the laziness of the tounge, "I'm going to google..." is easier to say than "I'm going to go on google and search for..." although they mean the same things. The invention of new words and phrases is what makes languages as diverse as they are today, If new words were never invented we would stuck with saying things like: "He was killed by a person paid to commit the act" (we can thank Shakespeare for the word assassinated) If new words were never created we would be trapped by an inability to express ourselves fully and quickly.
It obviously doesn't. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by swift killer
'Tis a shame there was never an Academie Anglaise.;)
Speaking of new words, we can also 'shank' Mr. Shakespeare for making some of our GCSE & A level English exams so friggin enfuriating. *i'm making this post while taking a break from revision.Quote:
Originally Posted by omega329
{notes a certain disrespect for one of the greatest writers ever.} tsk.
he's one of the greatest writers of all time, give him a break! You've probably studied "of mice and men" or "to kill a mocking bird" as well, personally, i found "of mice and men" an astounding book when i decided to read it earlier this year, I thought: "hey, I might be doing it when I start my GCSEs next year lets give it a go." and read it, brilliant book. Thats why their studied, because their so damn good and intellectual, they also aren't a niche genre, I've read some incredible sci-fi and teen books in my time, ("shade's children" garth nix, incredible; "a darkling plain" Phillip reeve, the way the ending makes you feel is indescribable) which won't be studied in a million years due to their content.Quote:
Originally Posted by swift killer
BTW this thread is going waay off topic, probably caused by me and that stupid scrabble joke.
Yes, I'm afraid I contributed to the offtopicness, since I saw an injustice being done. Just because one doesn't want at some phase of one's life to study something rightly admired for its greatness doesn't mean that the creator of it should be blamed for one's own lack of desire. If it's desired to continue this branch of the off topic, it should be taken to PM or the ''Offtopic'' section of the forums.
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Back on topic, please. That means you, Lance
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Sorry people.
Realistically, when can i expect to see the site running?
congratulations, you just killed the thread...;)
bah no new news on this game is scaring me first it was dec now its may comon guys give us a one track playable demo at least or even a video preview in the store something we can realy drool at
Are you surprised at the lack of announcements? Wipeout always seems to be done like this, time to change your tune Sony I don't think the lack of announcements did Pulse any good, no release date till a week before it came out then a 'stealth' if you like release with no advertising at all? I'd really like to know how well or not this game did.
HD will likely have the arse delayed off it, how soon do you think they will release it after they just launched Pulse in the US? Despite the fact HD is for entirely different system you have to try and guess what Sony is thinking.
Sites live!! NOW!! :g:g:g
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! :hyper
HUGE 1920x1200 Goteki45 Wallpaper! :dizzy
Site design is still almost as lame as the legendary HUD but the graphics section was a nice surprize though half of the items look exactly similar to each other. All these cheapo brands sponsoring...
'legendary'.
:g
I fail to see what's lame about the site... fits the wipEout style perfectly, clean and straight - gotta love it.
Oh yes you do gotta love it. I've had this set as one of my home page tabs in FF for ages thinking hmmm wonder when it'll go live when I heard music coming out today I almost fell of my seat :g
Site looks great, I like the new look Assegai too now just hurry up and let us have it!!
Ah HD is coming been looking forward to this for ages, have to admit it crushed my interest in Pulse way back last year when I saw the first PSN footage.
same here. lost interest in Pulse too quickly because of the prospect of not having to 'enjoy' my favorite game series on a shitty handheld screen (yes, the PSP screen is bliss, but still CRAP compared to full HD :p)
Oh that website looks sweet. Clean and clear - very WipEout! :)
Now please give the game the same menus! Miles ahead over Pulse I must say.
Can't wait to see the game in action, seriously!
Oh and I love these sponsors - TDR WTF?! :D
Now, I`d seen all the videos.
This one are the best videos I ever seen!
Ps3 is coming to me very soon cos I will be back to work pretty soon.
stevie:)
The video of Sol 2 is nothing...
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I saw Tigron's billboard in the video of Metropia(around 00min38sec)
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...Tigron!? :eek
very cool :)
though I have to say I'm concerned by the similarity of the Netika guy and DrAngryman
http://helix.net.nz/~lion/Pictures/W...ne/similar.jpg
is it a typo that it says "Aicom" in the text portion, but all the graphics say "Aicorp"? the logo instantly made me think of some of googleplex's designs :)
the Sylva logo is cool... like if sun microsystems ran a bank, that would be their logo :P
I'm adoring the new league sponsors...and the detail in the ships is just...well, it goes without saying.
I could get used to those crappy HUD things after awhile. At these speeds I won't pay much attention XD
btw: why isn't there a video of Sol 2?
Ha cool the indestructible Tigron making a comeback? Would make sense if you think about it, soooo Van Uber anyone?
don't call it a comeback (they've been here for years) - since HD takes place between Pure and Pulse, pretty much anything is possible.
Now if somebody finds a G-Tech billboard I'll give him a cookie!
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The logos and sponsors are amazing. If the game menus are close to the site's layout, then this is the first wipeout to look truly wipeout since SE, in my opinion. (Too bad it's got BRs...)
Btw: Am I the only one who noticed a "2208" next to the FX350 logo? Wasn't Pulse in 2207? And Pure in 2197? Why is HD in 2208 and not in between?
web site not working on ps3 browser ? needs flash 8 ???
Wipeout-Game says HD is in 2206, probably in between the last FX300 season (2206) and the inaugural FX400 league (starting July 2207).Quote:
Originally Posted by Sausehuhn
Might be a typo, like EG-X's origins in Sweden.
If you look in the menu's, at enviroments, you can see Lunar got his own parcs in the Wipeouthd universe!!! Look at logo nr. 10.
The lucky guy, who doesn't want a special place in the Wipeout universe with a cool logo on top of a building?
Congrates Stephen, you lucky man :nod