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Posts Made By: Darian Rachal

May 3, 2011 06:35 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Computer Assistance Needed

Posted By Darian Rachal

I hope someone can point me in the right direction to solve this problem. My computer was working just fine until yesterday evening when my AVG anti virus detected something and I quarantined it. Shortly after that I was unable to open Applications or any files with an .exe extension. I believe the problem may have something to do with a rundll32.exe file(?). I went to a Microsoft Answers site and someone else had the same problem: ".. if i try to open any application a messege always apper ''open with" a list of programm... when i try to open control pannel .. control pannel open but when i try to open add/ remove program error appear c:\windows\system32\rundll32.exe application not found. now new message appers "this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. create an association in the folder options control panel". I was up until about 2:30 last night trying to follow their solutions but had no good results. I'll give it a shot today and maybe I'll have better results. I ran my usual virus scan at 8:00 yesterday morning and had no problems.

Thought I might do a System Restore to see if that would help but I could not open it up to run it. I attempted 'fixes' but was unable to run even them. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. smile

May 4, 2011 02:45 PM Forum: Politics

"Tribute" to bin Laden

Posted By Darian Rachal

This is rated "R", but I think it is humorous and appropriate considering the events of the last several days. 8) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWS-FoXbjVI&feature=related

May 10, 2011 01:33 PM Forum: Politics

The Easiest Incumbent to Beat since 1980

Posted By Darian Rachal

This is just a short opinion article that I think may have some merit. The more I think about the characterization of Obama as the first "affirmative action" President, the more the label seems appropriate. AFAIC, 'affirmative action' is nothing more than giving a job to a less-qualified applicant simply because of skin color. cwy

http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/05/09/easiest-incumbent-to-beat-since-1980/

May 12, 2011 07:27 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Items Made In USA

Posted By Darian Rachal

A thread in the 'Complain' Forum got me thinking about this. It seems I frequently look at where items I purchase are made and am surprised at which items are made in the USA; sometimes it is really some "odd" stuff. I bought something recently(but can not recall what) that was made in the US. It was just a small inexpensive item, but it surprised me somewhat.

This post is just for whoever wishes to participate. If you buy something that you notice is made in the US(regardless of how big or small), just add it to the list. This is just somehing I am curious about.

I did order a wooden bed from LLBean earlier this month that was made in Maine. It is solid wood and very good quality.

Thanks in advance to anyone that wishes to participate. grin

May 13, 2011 05:05 AM Forum: Sports

Tiger Wood's Decline

Posted By Darian Rachal

Interesting article speculating that Tiger's decline may be due to prior use of HGH.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/golf/os-bianchi-tiger-woods-tpc-0513-20110512,0,6252273.column

May 17, 2011 12:48 PM Forum: Religion

Genesis Illustrated by R. Crumb

Posted By Darian Rachal

Thought this looked interesting for those who are familiar with Crumb's work.
http://www.amazon.com/Book-Genesis-Illustrated-R-Crumb/dp/0393061027/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305636234&sr=1-1

May 17, 2011 08:32 PM Forum: Sports

Harmon Killebrew Dead at 74

Posted By Darian Rachal

I never was a big 'Twins' fan back in the '60s. The first thing I'd do when getting home from elementary school was run in, grab the newspaper, see if the Yankees had won and whether Maris had hit any home runs. smile

But Harmon Killebrew was one Twin that I was familiar with. I may have seen him at the Hyatt in D.C. back in the early '80s; there were a number of players staying there for an "old-timers" game.

May 18, 2011 01:27 PM Forum: Religion

Bonhoeffer

Posted By Darian Rachal

Picked up this book from the 'new book section' of the library the other day. I have read 'bits and pieces' about Boehoeffer for years, but really knew little about him.

If the man's life and ideas interest you at all, I think you will find reading this enjoyable. http://www.amazon.com/Bonhoeffer-Pastor-Martyr-Prophet-Spy/dp/1595551387/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1305724651&sr=1-1

May 19, 2011 02:51 PM Forum: Off Topic Discussions

Gas Prices Dropping A Little

Posted By Darian Rachal

Just checked on the Gas Buddy site and the lowest in Alexandria LA is $3.769 at Sams. I have a friend who lives in Longview TX and the price there is $3.679. smile

May 24, 2011 03:04 PM Forum: Politics

Wonder what the "Pro-abortion" crowd thinks of this?

Posted By Darian Rachal

Interesting article about abortion in India. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/us_india_abortions_girls cwy