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I'm writing a science fiction novel. In the book, the characters' plane is landing in Boston, and I need something perfect to describe the "infinite lights." Think Bladerunner when you read this, as it is a perfect example of my genre.

"Below were a million brilliant lights, a pandemonium of microscopic suns. It brought to Reese's mind a collection of neurons – the infinite network of branching cells, shooting electrons down a tunnel...The chaos suddenly stopped to the east on a sheet of solid black – the Atlantic. A tiny shard of collected lights could be seen on the edge of the water. It formed a triangular surface, that seemed to jut from the ground. Instantly he knew; this microcosm, this fantastical array so precisely arranged to perfection, was the arcology."

Basically, when I have matrix off (for watching 5.1 movies and games) and I change the volume without going to 0 and back to my desired level, the audio comes out in "waves." To describe what I mean, listen to white noise or a vacuum cleaner with your ear covered. Now, consistently take away your hand from your ear and put it back on your ear almost instantly. The sound comes in bursts basically. My power source is fine, so what's going on?

Can't decide which I'd like to go into as a career. Film gives the opportunity to -make- movies about what journalists report, but it's still not the real thing. I'd just like some opinions on each industry from people actually training in or have a career in them. For journalism, I'd want to be a traveling kinda guy, covering stories in the Middle East, that sort of thing. As for film, I'd want to be more of director, such as cinematography, art direction, etc.

Can't decide which I'd like to go into as a career. Film gives the opportunity to -make- movies about what journalists report, but it's still not the real thing. I'd just like some opinions on each industry from people actually training in or have a career in them. For journalism, I'd want to be a traveling kinda guy, covering stories in the Middle East, that sort of thing. As for film, I'd want to be more of director, such as cinematography, art direction, etc.

Specifically the Flik or the Freehand models. My friend recommended I buy a Gerber. The prices are all reletively the same, but I just want to know whats the best multi tool they make.

I have a few Muslim friends, who when I offered them jelly beans, they refused saying they are not allowed to eat them because of their faith. Is this gelatin in general, the beans, or candy?

Which do you prefer?

I'm the only Atheist in my small family of 5 (direct family), and they all celebrate Christmas and Easter. How should I conduct myself on these holidays?

Cannot make one of your own. Has to be established one like, Christianity, Buddhism, etc.

Just want to get other peoples opinions, as most people my age listen to crap like Kanye and Chris Brown.

Just want to get other peoples opinions, as most people my age listen to crap like Kanye and Chris Brown.

I'm looking for more serious series, with some comedy involved.

My two favorite series I've seen thus far are Cowboy Bebop and Elfen Lied. Currently watching Fullmetal and Planetes.

For me it would be Children of Men. The -only- ending to a movie I've ever started tearing up a bit.

When you trade in video games to EB Games/Gamestop, do they give physical money, or just "trade-in credit" only usable at the store?

Also, do they only do console game trade-ins, I want to sell some PC games.

I know the flu started in Mexico, and if we all turn into zombies, I hope Madgascar closes its ports.

Looking for a fairly good notebook for gaming and graphic design (using CS4 collection).

Nothing over 17" please, as my bag won't hold more.

Price range: Free - about 3000

What do you think is the best graphic novel thus far?

I'm fascinated with the Soviet Union's front during WW2, and looking for some truly epic games that take place along the eastern front.

So far I've only played the CoDs.

What day in history had most human casualties? War? Natural disaster? What?