djsunkid says that you probably hold the record for shortest time to get the hundred star - I think I'll have it in under four months. How long did it take you?

Yeah, that probably helps - like whoever sifted that dickhead with the tiny guitar... yeah, that video.

There will always be loads of money flowing into DARPA's hands. It's not all things that kill you know. A lot of the research is to help our troops. DARPA has all sorts of branches, not jusr weapons. And even a lot of those weapons are less-than-lethal, like the ADS or the LRAD.

In reply to this comment by bamdrew:
A lot of pretty million dollar toys.

As a young researcher looking at a career of dependence primarily on government funds I wonder if making things that kill better would be more fundable than what I'm currently doing... which is kind of the opposite. Growth in DARPA funds sure are kicking the NIBIB's ass in this administration.

Splenda!?! Ew! Better for your chompers, though. Thanks for the pointers, I think I'll make me some! I can't blame your son though.

In reply to this comment by swampgirl:
Wow, I haven't been there in ages. Too bad LB isn't around anymore. She has the keys to the joint.
Yes, I grew up in SC and tea is ultra sweet. I've successfully trained myself and my daughter to use Splenda, but my son craves MawMaw's sweet tea. (Maw Maw is grandma )

Some folks dissolve the sugar in hot water and make a syrup. Nah, don't bother with that. Just follow ice directions on the box. Let it come to a boil and turn it off and let it sit a few min. My mom made tea so strong that the pot and pitcher were permanently stained brown.

In reply to this comment by MarineGunrock:
I was just over at the coffee house and saw your post about sweet tea. The line "Then pour enough sugar in till it's sweet. Then put one more cup in after that." cracked me up!
I was stationed in North Carolina, and I grew addicted to the stuff. Now that I'm back in the north, I really miss it, and no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get it to taste right. Oh well, though. Thanks for the chuckle!

I was just over at the coffee house and saw your post about sweet tea. The line "Then pour enough sugar in till it's sweet. Then put one more cup in after that." cracked me up!
I was stationed in North Carolina, and I grew addicted to the stuff. Now that I'm back in the north, I really miss it, and no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get it to taste right. Oh well, though. Thanks for the chuckle!

Haha - very well, then. Gorgon has my next but I'll give ya one. I got nothin planned for it.

In reply to this comment by Deano:
Well just in case. Truth be told I had no idea what to do with my save and I haven't been using them lately

In reply to this comment by MarineGunrock:
Thanks, man, but I don't understand... it was queued on Friday, only two days ago...

In reply to this comment by Deano:
*save

Thanks, man, but I don't understand... it was queued on Friday, only two days ago...

In reply to this comment by Deano:
*save

Yup. Two years in a row we were deployed.

In reply to this comment by jonny:
I'm guessing you're behind the camera.

Dead?
http://www.videosift.com/video/Earl-on-COPS

You personally know the guy? Tell him I said "thanks" for giving Apple the ol' 'fuck you'

In reply to this comment by rembar:
Ahahahaha....unreal. Never thought I'd find myself upvoting an interview with one of my own friends. Actually, I think he comes across more eloquent here than he does in person!