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I'm not using a data plan so I pay no monthly fees and wifi is free because of the bundle that my parents have. I've been fine it's just that I don't have enough money to cover rent plus first and last month since I owed the government money as well. If you have to mooch wifi off of your parents plan (and probably food and other basic necessities), don't have enough money to cover rent (first and last) and now apparently owe the government money, you are not "fine" financially. I don't mooch off anything, I used to pay 10 dollars a month for wifi and my rent includes food and utilities. The government part of it is because I got a job and they thought I was stealing money so I owe them 750 dollars. I'm not sure how things in Canada work, but in the US your taxes are taken out already once you receive your check in most jobs. Unless you're a freelancer or contractor I'm not sure how the Govt thinks you're stealing money when you work as a dishwasher. You're under no obligation to explain this, but I'm really confused how this happened. Taxes are taken right off your check here in most jobs as well. I am no tax man but it could have something to do with Gabe being on social assistance and then getting that part time gig and not declaring information properly on his income tax return. Just a guess. It had nothing to do with taxes it was that they felt I didn't tell them fast enough that I got a job. So when did you get your job and when did you actually tell them then? I told them three times A week after I got my job Three after I got my job Six weeks after I got my job The reason why is because even though I wrote I got a job they still kept sending me money. Working for another ministry within the Ontario Government, I can see how that might happen and I assume you were on Ontario Works? If so, you are supposed to let them know "as soon as possible" and I would think you would have a a case worker? Why such a big gap between three weeks and not again until six weeks later? Did you contact your local office via phone? Just seems weird to write them and not call... Also, as it is a computerized system, depending on the date/timing it could have just been issued via regular processing cycle depending on when notification actually occurred/received. Regardless, one of your responsibilities is to "repay any money you received that you were not entitled to". Even if they kept sending you a check(s), what did you do with it/them? Did you spend them? If you did spend that money, you do owe them money as you spent money you were not entitled to. Simple as that. If you just set it aside, knowing you were not entitled to it, it shouldn't have been a big deal to pay back and have zero effect on your current financial situation as it would should have just been sitting in a bank account. But they probably sent him a cheque(s)...does that change anything? Jim

Oh I get that Bob, but my question is how it ever left Sarasota like that. Surely there must be smaller wedges that you could put on both sides so the book is centred properly? :shrug: Jim Where's my T-shirt? C2-E2? BTW the 'Heels are looking really good, and have yet to gel. JJ

Oh I get that Bob, but my question is how it ever left Sarasota like that. Surely there must be smaller wedges that you could put on both sides so the book is centred properly? :shrug: Jim

It's an unbelievably gorgeous book, but I believe Bob is correct in his observation of the pressings: Ouch, I thought CGC was able to fix this problem with their pressing process? Whether or not it is or isn't, the ugliest part of this book is the way it sits in the case, hugging the right hand side. It looks awful, and the OCD in me once passed on a book because of the way it sat in the case. Jim

Not in the sense like they are. Christians believe in Christ, as do Catholics. Both are Christians, but please try again. Jim

To be a pedigree it has to be OO so it's implied, but I get your point, it's not defined for fact in the context of the press release. Jim

Why would you wonder that? Why not? The minute some are pressed and some are not, the uniformity of the pedigree is no longer the same. I'm no longer anti pressing but it's a pretty valid thought. Jim

If you're gonna pay $7500 for a book in 1979, should you not at least know the proper title? Marvel Mystery #1...kills me every time Jim

Second in command or third? I always saw him as a third behind Tarkin...I mean he had enough respect for Tarkin to release Motti when asked. Not sure if he'd do that for anybody. Jim

Yea, BIG time. Movie was entertaining, but that scene was just awesome. Not as exciting as when Yoda opened up his can of whoop- in Episode II, but pretty close. I wasn't expecting it. I just don't get it, and another issue I have with the movie. Vader should move like he did fighting Obi Wan in Star Wars. When I see the end of R1, I wanna poke my eyes out. That's not in continuity with the story at all and I take it as a big FU to me personally as the studio is saying "look what we can do now with computers, to hell with everything else you ever known" Jim Honestly, I hated the Yoda vs. Dooku battle because of the over-indulgent use of CGI, but, as someone who saw the original Star Wars as a 3-year-old and has been immersed in Star Wars ever since, I don't understand this criticism toward the Vader scene at all -- why in the world would they handcuff him by sticking to that awkward, clunky, limited fighting style? Just to stay in continuity?! The Vader in R1 was so much more fluid and mowed through the troopers with superhuman power and dexterity (the way he should)! With as complex and sophisticated as fight choreography has gotten since 1977 (as we saw with Ray Park -- one of the genuine bright spots of the prequels), why would they try to portray one of the most powerful entities in the galaxy in such a stilted, unconvincing style? This scene genuinely *floored* me in a way that most Star Wars movies have so disappointingly failed to do since ROTJ. I can't even comment on most of the rest of R1 because I can't get past how visceral the impression of actually seeing Vader unleashed was: Vader as an relentless, unfeeling, brutal instrument of terror. For me, this was the saga finally living up to its potential and, for once, this jaded fan actually left the theater feeling "satisfied". There have been so many blown opportunities with villains like Maul and Fett (or even the off-camera Anakin/Vader carnage in E2 and E3) where I just felt there was so much unrealized potential. I'm really not the biggest Vader fan nor am I even much of a CGI fan, but this was pure SW porn to me and I was absolutely giddy as the scene unfolded: His blitzing attack, the horror and panic from the rebel soldiers, the desperation to get rid of the plans, it was just masterful. I'm truly sorry that you couldn't enjoy it, because, again, as a fan of the saga for nearly 40 years now, this was one of its highest points. I respect your opinion and point of view. I just see it as rewriting history. If Vader was capable of all that carnage, then why bother sending in the Stormtroopers at all on the Blockade Runner in A New Hope....Vader could have intercepted the plans much quicker himself and the entire movie could have been over in five minutes. I'm not interested in seeing what should have been, I want to see what was. Jim This explains why you like Force Awakens, basically you just want to see the same thing over again. The fight in ANH always bugged me as it was slow and boring, just compare it to ESB which was more physical, faster and still looks awesome to this day. Absolutely hated it the first time I saw it. It took John Seeberger (SpideyOntTilt here on the boards) calling me up from California and saying I should really give it another chance. And when I did, I "got it", SW is supposed to be SW, not something completely radically different or then it might be Star Trek or Aliens. That's all. Jim

Yea, BIG time. Movie was entertaining, but that scene was just awesome. Not as exciting as when Yoda opened up his can of whoop- in Episode II, but pretty close. I wasn't expecting it. I just don't get it, and another issue I have with the movie. Vader should move like he did fighting Obi Wan in Star Wars. When I see the end of R1, I wanna poke my eyes out. That's not in continuity with the story at all and I take it as a big FU to me personally as the studio is saying "look what we can do now with computers, to hell with everything else you ever known" Jim Honestly, I hated the Yoda vs. Dooku battle because of the over-indulgent use of CGI, but, as someone who saw the original Star Wars as a 3-year-old and has been immersed in Star Wars ever since, I don't understand this criticism toward the Vader scene at all -- why in the world would they handcuff him by sticking to that awkward, clunky, limited fighting style? Just to stay in continuity?! The Vader in R1 was so much more fluid and mowed through the troopers with superhuman power and dexterity (the way he should)! With as complex and sophisticated as fight choreography has gotten since 1977 (as we saw with Ray Park -- one of the genuine bright spots of the prequels), why would they try to portray one of the most powerful entities in the galaxy in such a stilted, unconvincing style? This scene genuinely *floored* me in a way that most Star Wars movies have so disappointingly failed to do since ROTJ. I can't even comment on most of the rest of R1 because I can't get past how visceral the impression of actually seeing Vader unleashed was: Vader as an relentless, unfeeling, brutal instrument of terror. For me, this was the saga finally living up to its potential and, for once, this jaded fan actually left the theater feeling "satisfied". There have been so many blown opportunities with villains like Maul and Fett (or even the off-camera Anakin/Vader carnage in E2 and E3) where I just felt there was so much unrealized potential. I'm really not the biggest Vader fan nor am I even much of a CGI fan, but this was pure SW porn to me and I was absolutely giddy as the scene unfolded: His blitzing attack, the horror and panic from the rebel soldiers, the desperation to get rid of the plans, it was just masterful. I'm truly sorry that you couldn't enjoy it, because, again, as a fan of the saga for nearly 40 years now, this was one of its highest points. I respect your opinion and point of view. I just see it as rewriting history. If Vader was capable of all that carnage, then why bother sending in the Stormtroopers at all on the Blockade Runner in A New Hope....Vader could have intercepted the plans much quicker himself and the entire movie could have been over in five minutes. I'm not interested in seeing what should have been, I want to see what was. Jim

Yea, BIG time. Movie was entertaining, but that scene was just awesome. Not as exciting as when Yoda opened up his can of whoop- in Episode II, but pretty close. I wasn't expecting it. I just don't get it, and another issue I have with the movie. Vader should move like he did fighting Obi Wan in Star Wars. When I see the end of R1, I wanna poke my eyes out. That's not in continuity with the story at all and I take it as a big FU to me personally as the studio is saying "look what we can do now with computers, to hell with everything else you ever known" Jim

My opinion is that there hasn't been a good Star Wars movie since Empire Strikes Back. I am seeing Rogue One this evening. After seeing The Force Awakens ( which I hated/ was just a remake ) I have very low expectations. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Jedi, it's just not as good as Empire, you can't really say it's not a good SW movie, can you? Jim

I didn't hate it and will see it again one more time in the theatres to take it all in again. A few things I wasn't crazy about.... No crawl...made it a regular movie and not SW When John Williams passes movies will never, ever be the same. The music was generic, except for the directly influenced Williams themes. Dr. Evezan giving the exactly same line he uses in Star Wars, and Red Leader and Gold Leader "standing by" stolen directly from Star Wars footage was so hokey and cringe worthy. I also know I'm probably one of two people (other than my daughter) who noticed though. Jim

Does the Extended Cut make it better? I think it did, but still flawed. Same as B Vs S I thought the extended version would include way more Joker. Jim

Thank god...I was wondering afterwards, I hope Seeberger doesn't think this is the bomb too. Jim

I'm gonna go with a member of the Cult of the Thorn but we probably will never see HIS face either. (BTW if you aren't a fan of the Hallowe'en series then I apologize in advance for the really obscure reference) Jim

You sold some PF's I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say undercopies. Jim

I'm not sure if it's goofy or not. You take the chance and then you have to live with the guilt forever...brilliant actually. Jim

Amazing episode but something is indeed wrong. In previous years, one hour after the mid season finale we'd have 50 posts. Mine is the second....what is going on? Jim

Paul is on fire in this thread. Now if only he'd do shows again so we could actually hang out in real life. Jim

Why? Auction didn't go as high as you expected, or just trying to recoup costs faster? Jim Pretty sure he's saying he bought two copies for $37 USD. I think... That's correct and I sold 1 copy for 33USD So then what should have been posted was... Harry Potter book Bought for $18.50 Sold for $33 Fixed for ya :thumbsup:

Why? Auction didn't go as high as you expected, or just trying to recoup costs faster? Jim

I agree with you, I am asking, for those that think it might be, what would the reason for the claim be backed by? Edit: I dont mean sales, but justification for increased interest. I have never heard any rumors about any colored hulk ever being in anything. When a book that essentially had no value at all sells for $24 in VF, that's heating up. Justification can kiss my batoulis . . . And then the next VF one sells for 6 bucks and the next NM- listed book sells for $11.50. Yep that's on fire. Jim

Great Kane Frame, Bob. IMO, that cover doesn't get the recognition it's due. Perhaps because it was a fill-in job for a disgruntled artist who left one of the greatest storylines before its climax. Or maybe because the issue is sandwiched between two enigmatic, fan-favorite artists and their short lived Avengers work. Whatever the case, it's a creative masterpiece of 3-D action flying from a framed cover composition that brilliantly captures the illusion of dramatic, heroic movement. Powerful and captivating. The perfect newsstand eye-candy. And to think Kane threw that cover together at the last-minute request of Roy Thomas so as to avoid missing a production deadline. Simply amazing! It's a great cover but was has always bothered me is the red strip in the top of the cover. Looks odd, and there aren't too many others like that. If it was an all black PF, it might be a top fiver. Anyone with any photoshop skills willing to make the cover all black and show us what might have been? Jim Here you go. I tried to do it myself and gave up after about 20 minutes. Then I asked my nephew for help and 3 minutes later he sent me this... Barton: That's awesome...thanks so much. My new screen saver Jim