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Post by **enderzero** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:01 pm

Well, heh, technically speaking they make Syrah not Shiraz. Both Shiraz and Syrah (and the french equivalent (red) 'Hermitage') are among my least favorite wines. But it is true they are known for their long life. Maybe one fo these days I should go about putting my personal wine guide online and open it up for more reviews.

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 7:50 pm

And the number of the pages shall be 18!

The only downside to running phlak, would be the fact that i would have to run it for 2 weeks, without seeing my windows. That would suck.

I wonder if airsnort can be done in segments, and then have the progress saved. For example i would just "phlak it up" while i was at work, and then id come home, pause and reboot back to windows.

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 8:51 pm

Actually, a good Syrah is delicious. I've seen people refer to them as the same thing, (perhaps even the Wine Spectator,) but I've noticed a sizeable difference between a decent Syrah, and anything that I've ever seen with the title of Shiraz. I don't know why that is, but I've observed it over several bottles of each. Rixler LOVES Shiraz. He gets them all the time, and they are always too fruity, and somewhat sweet. I actually love a good Syrah. (Again, I know they are said to be the same.) Perhaps it's the difference between the versions I buy, and the versions Rixler buys, but there is a HUGE difference. The ones I get are more of a tart, dark-fruit flavor, [fruit - fruity / tart - tarty???]

They taste very close to a nice Pinot Noir. (Kind of a tart black cherryish flavor.) The ones I've gotten tend to be a bit thicker as well, with nice legs. I refuse to classify the two together, unless like I said, it's completely to do to the difference between Drunken Rixler, and my own purchases. (Likely, though we've gotten quite a few of each.) I do spend a bit more on my wine, but still, you'd think over several samples that at least something would be consistent.

Perhaps Syrah is used as an "upper tier" term for the same process of winemaking. I don't know.

Post by **enderzero** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 9:56 pm

Shiraz and Syrah are names for the same grape. It is most definitely NOT the same as Petit Sirah, which is grown mostly in California.

The Shiraz/Syrah grape is called Syrah in the US, France and other countries. In Australia it is called Shiraz, where it is considered the finest red wine grown there. It is certainly the most widely planted red grape in Australia.

The Shiraz grape was once thought to have originated in Persia, but recent research indicates the grape is a native of the Rhone valley, in France. It is best known for its usage in Hermitage, in the Rhone valley. The grape creates a heavy red wine that has recently fallen out of favour with many wine lovers.

Shiraz is known for its spicy blackberry, plum, and peppery flavors. Often there are additional notes of licorice, bitter chocolate and mocha. Shiraz is even affected by growing temperature - warmer climates bring out the mellower flavors of plum, while cooler temperatures spice up the wine.

Shiraz goes very well with beef and other hearty foods. It also goes well with Indian, Mexican, and other spicy foods.

Incidentally, I have never had a Shiraz that cost more than $10. Shiraz has always been low on my list. I don't mind it but I don't particularly like it. The only Syrah that I ever really enjoyed was from Chateau Ste. Michelle. It pretty much just tasted like an expensive Shiraz. I think your Syrah v. Shiraz observation, J3RK , is pretty spot on, basically just due to quality. You don't see too many high priced expensive Shiraz making it to our shores. And why would you when we have so many fantastic red wines in this part of the country.

mmm, I am thirsty now.

spidermonkey · Post by **spidermonkey** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 10:43 pm

I'm growing thirsty as well... There's a Syrah sitting on the wine rack... maybe I should do some research...

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 10:45 pm

This post was made possible by bluetooth, and my cellphone.

Just wanted to let you know i could connect to the internet with my cell, at a speed that is almost as fast as we originally had at the monkeylair.

115KBPS. I wonder what this is costing me?

spidermonkey · Post by **spidermonkey** » Mon Oct 04, 2004 10:47 pm

Whatever the cost, it was worth it.

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 9:38 am

It cost the same amount as a trip to Maui.

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:14 am

Actually its not going 112.4 Kb, its more like 28.8

I signed up for a month of it... 24.95

Figured it was cheaper than a modem and an isp

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 10:50 am

Interesting. Well, now that you're hooked up, send me that Utopia disc!

[TEE HEE HEE]

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 11:57 am

Thats hillarious! Whats even more hillarious, I uploaded it!

Actually its only 1.77 MB, it still took 25 minutes though.

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Tue Oct 05, 2004 12:06 pm

Wow, thanks!! I was wondering how big a boot disc could actually be, but I assumed the worst.

Nice. Now I can boot Ecco for Auggie. He's been playing Mario64 a little bit, but hasn't gotten all of the mechanics down yet. I thought Ecco was a little bit more fun to wander aimlessly in, and get used to how the controller works.

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 2:44 pm

What other games let you wander around aimlessly, using just the joystick and maybe one button? Hmm... I wonder how the GC Sonic games are.

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 4:20 pm

so the boot cd worked i assume? I seem to die alot in sonic heros, its not so much the wanderer you are looking for i think.

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 9:46 am

Boot CD works perfectly. I remember using it before, when I had a Dreamcast. I don't know why though, as I mostly likely never downloaded a game for it back then. Oh, maybe it was when I was trying to run DreamNES or something like that. Can't remember now. That was a cool system. I actually wish I still had one. The emulator is almost there, but has a few minor flaws right now that bother me somewhat.

Beeeph · Post by **Beeeph** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 10:02 am

There's an interesting read on gamespot about System Shock2...and a possible follow-up? Did you see this

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 12:26 pm

Holy mother-frig!! I've been waiting a long time for this. There is a petition with about 10,000 names on it for this too. Today is Friday, where is the announcement?

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 2:43 pm

Those jerks in Pod 6 still haven't put up the article!!!! I want it NOW!!!!

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 4:51 pm

That video was really good. I liked the fact that they admitted that they had gone to far with the amount of weapons breakage!

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 5:50 pm

Not quite System Shock 3, but it looks cool...

BIOSHOCK

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/biosh ... 10044.html

BioShock is not a sequel to any of the System Shock games, nor does it have any official relation to those games. But like the previous games, this one will offer a horror-themed gameplay experience in which what you observe, and what happens to you, will be tempered by your own choices. "[At Irrational], we think emergence is the future," says Levine.

I think it is system shock 3, they just dont want to A.) Get sued by EA, and B.) In case it doesnt live up to SS3 expectations, they can pawn it off as having nothing to do with SS3.

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 10:09 am

Interesting. Interesting indeed. I want it now!

McNevin · Post by **McNevin** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 6:00 pm

Will it have Shodan's sister BIODAN?

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Sun Oct 10, 2004 6:53 pm

Brother I think. Xerxes is their cousin.

spidermonkey · Post by **spidermonkey** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 11:12 pm

Just as long as it can be described as being not unlike a deadly game of Anter Planter....

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:47 am

It's very not unlike that!

spidermonkey · Post by **spidermonkey** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 10:57 am

Then I don't dislike it.

R3C · Post by **R3C** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:14 pm

That's not unlike liking it.

spidermonkey · Post by **spidermonkey** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:24 pm

It's not like I don't like it. I like to like it. I just can't not say that I don't find it unlikeable.

Post by **enderzero** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 10:35 pm

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R3C · Post by **R3C** » Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:35 am

I like the quick replyzor!! Word!

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