06-01-2007, 06:51 AM
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#121
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To: Flames09
Great post!!
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06-01-2007, 08:23 AM
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#122
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Flames09
Underrated:
-Importance of travelling to underprivileged countries, once you've done this you will have no idea how your life will change, you will look at a working toilet differently. To many people spend there time on expensive resorts and sit on a beach all day long, my idea of a vacation (although the beaches are great) is going to places like Africa and staying/travelling amongst the people and learning about them.
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Ehhh...going camping in the bushes for a week and having to dig a hole gives you an appreciation for a working toilet. I think there's a fundamental differenct between vacation and travelling. When I go travelling I want to get involved with the culture, people, etc. But let's be honest, that's a lot of work and can really drain you. If I'm on vacation I want to relax and recharge my body so I'm not totally stressed when I go back to work.
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06-01-2007, 08:27 AM
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#123
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Philly06Cup
Over-rated:
Perhaps the most over-rated entity in the universe:
STAR WARS
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Overrated: Angry Star Wars anti-fans 
Underrated: Audio books
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06-01-2007, 08:29 AM
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#124
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Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
NO WAY.......I drink about 4-5L of water per day and I could not handle one Millilitre of tap water. It's gross, it tastes like metal.
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Sounds like something some PVC plumbing could fix!
I also agree that those all inclusive vacations to resorts are over rated. Sure they're nice and relaxing and you can eat and drink all you want. But travelling and staying at a hostel and talking to local people or meeting others from other countries is a really cool experience. Certainly not as comfortable, but much more memorable.
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06-01-2007, 08:59 AM
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#125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
Sounds like something some PVC plumbing could fix!
I also agree that those all inclusive vacations to resorts are over rated. Sure they're nice and relaxing and you can eat and drink all you want. But travelling and staying at a hostel and talking to local people or meeting others from other countries is a really cool experience. Certainly not as comfortable, but much more memorable.
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It depends really.... if you with a big group of people those All-inclusives are great because if you stuck there in the everyone standing around I dont know what to do next spot... you can just F-off and find something to do.
Hostels are great when you travelling in a small group or by yourself as it is quite easy to make new friends.
I would have to agree that travelling to underprivaleged countries and doing charity work is underrated... not enough people do it. I am not saying you are going to come back a completely different person, but puts you into a frame of reference in regards to the rest of the world. Knocks you off your high-horse so to speak.
Personally... i alternate... one for me, one for them.
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06-01-2007, 09:12 AM
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#126
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: In my office...is it 5:00 yet???
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Speaking of Spolumbos.
Overrated: Spolumbos
Underrated: Palace of Eats.
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Blasphemy!
And to think that I was just about to send you an invitation to join me at Spolumbos for lunch.
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06-01-2007, 09:14 AM
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#127
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: London, Ontario
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Overrated: Fancy cars
Underrated: A good old rusty pick-up truck
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06-01-2007, 10:09 AM
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#128
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n00b!
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Originally Posted by Flames09
-The importance of teaching about the Bible, Qur'an etc. etc. This one is tough you don't want to preach religion but in-order to (IMO) help eliminate racism we need to learn about eachother, and have a better understanding. Vast majority of the ignorant jerks (racists) I met in my life all don't understand a thing about my or others religion/beliefs and are quick to judge and make assumptions. Knowledge is very powerful.
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You don't need to "teach" the Bible, Qur'an, etc. to eliminate racism or learn about each other.
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06-01-2007, 11:04 AM
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#129
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#1 Goaltender
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Over-rated: Cable/satellite tv
Under-rated: Rabbit ears
Over-rated: movies
Under-rated: reading
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06-01-2007, 11:55 AM
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#130
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Redundant Minister of Redundancy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Montreal
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As far as movies go
Overrated: Special effects
Underrated: Cinematograpy
Overrated: Hollywood films
Underrated: Documentaries
Overrated: A-list actors
Underrated: Good acting
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06-01-2007, 12:49 PM
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#131
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN
NO WAY.......I drink about 4-5L of water per day and I could not handle one Millilitre of tap water. It's gross, it tastes like metal.
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Interesting article...
http://www.macleans.ca/culture/lifes..._105163_105163
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06-01-2007, 01:46 PM
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#132
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Likes Cartoons
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Overrated: Ghosts
Underrated: Zombies and Vampires.
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06-01-2007, 01:49 PM
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#133
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: in your blind spot.
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overrated: Pirates
underrated: Ninjas
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06-01-2007, 01:58 PM
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#134
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bobblehead
overrated: Pirates
underrated: Ninjas
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Wrong. Ninjas don't acquire rum during their travels.
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06-01-2007, 01:59 PM
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#135
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Victoria
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Overrated - Pop
Underrated - Juice
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06-01-2007, 02:12 PM
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#136
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Crushed
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Sc'ank
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Overrated: Facebook, Myspace, and any of those types of sites.
Underrated: Not being reachable 24/7 wherever you may be, via cell phone, blackberry, etc.
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06-01-2007, 02:17 PM
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#137
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Likes Cartoons
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Overrated: Unicorns
Underrated: Hydras
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06-01-2007, 03:56 PM
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#138
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n00b!
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Overrated: Hobbits
Underrated: Leprechauns
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06-01-2007, 04:01 PM
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#139
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Monster Storm
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Calgary
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Overrated: New Years Eve
Underated: Halloween
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06-01-2007, 06:41 PM
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#140
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dion
Call me nuts. Personaly I can't stand the taste of coffee  |
You just gotta 'Irish' it up a little....
Unless you're talking about the Starbuck's coffee 'culture.' Then yes, thats crap, coffee is a drink, not a culture, its tough for some to accept, but thats tough, they'll have to deal with it.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frank the Tank
Overrated: Fancy cars
Underrated: A good old rusty pick-up truck
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Agreed. You read my mind frank.
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