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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Discussion => Topic started by: offsidewing on June 19, 2007, 01:07:03 PM
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Let me first say that I'm into the TG-16 for playing games and not as an investment. I leave my investments in Beanie Babies and Tickle Me Elmos.
Ok, so I just got my sealed copy of Monster Lair. It seems as if it was an NEC Canada release (per the address on the back of the game and it being in French and English.
As noted, I'm not into this for the bling, but are Canadian boxes/packaging rare or anything?? I just don't want to get into a situation like "The Sandlot" where I use something priceless to satisfy a childish urge.
I want to play the game, but I don't want to open it if it's an uber rare item as being a Canadian release.
PS. When there is a Thunderstorm in Canada, do canadian count the approaching storm as "one Mississauga, two Mississauga?
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Hey, where you been, man?
I thought maybe they threw you in the pen for, like, tax evasion or something.
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Hey, where you been, man?
I thought maybe they threw you in the pen for, like, tax evasion or something.
Nah, busy with work, then a vacation to New England, and now I'm entrenched in an epic battle with a head cold. I'm gone like two weeks and everybody changes their names?!?!?!
WTF! WHO ARE YOU! FOR GOD'S SAKE...
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WTF! WHO ARE YOU! FOR GOD'S SAKE...
Take a wild guess.
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Nat.... naw it can't be. Wait...... Nat!!!!!
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Its Turbo N!
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As noted, I'm not into this for the bling, but are Canadian boxes/packaging rare or anything??
Not up here in Canada... Strangely enough, I recently bought a new, sealed-in-box copy of Fu Man Chew from a shop in the UK, and it came in the US packaging. I was kind of hoping for the European packaging, just to check it out... :lol:
Aside: there is a big difference between Canada and Mexico... Mexico's a developing country. Canada is one of the - if not THE - best country in the world to live in.
FYI, ('cause the US media would never report this) Mercer Consulting just published their annual list of the Fifty Best Cities In The World To Live In. Canada's five largest cities all place in the top 25. The United States doesn't have any cities listed in the top 25. Mercer, the consulting business of Marsh & McLennan Companies, employs more than 15,000 individuals in 40 countries around the world. Their analysis is based on an evaluation of 39 quality-of-living criteria for each city including political, social, economic and environmental factors, personal safety and health, education, transport and other public services.
The Mercer report echoes the findings of London-based EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) that in a recent publication stated "With low crime, little threat from instability or terrorism and a highly developed infrastructure, Canada has the most liveable destinations in the world."
Of course, Americans are frequently stunned to discover that pretty much everyone else in the world thinks Canada is a better country to live in than the United States, but that's because we generally work really hard to keep it secret from those living south of our border... We've seen the trouble they have with Mexico, and we don't want to have to build a 8900 km barb-wire fence... :mrgreen:
PS. When there is a Thunderstorm in Canada, do canadian count the approaching storm as "one Mississauga, two Mississauga?
When there's a thunderstorm in my neighbourhood, we go out and play in the rain... :)
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As noted, I'm not into this for the bling, but are Canadian boxes/packaging rare or anything??
Not up here in Canada... Strangely enough, I recently bought a new, sealed-in-box copy of Fu Man Chew from a shop in the UK, and it came in the US packaging. I was kind of hoping for the European packaging, just to check it out... :lol:
I picked mine up from the UK as well. Weird that I got a Canadian release, but seeing how the Canadian Gov't still recognizes the Queen of England as the head of it's gov't, I understand why. The other games I picked up from there were US releases.
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I don't put much into those, "Best places to live" lists. Before I read too much into them, I like to know exactly what they're measuring stick is. Though, it is amusing when you find that you live right next to one of those listed. I live a few miles outside Money Magazine's, #4 out of 100, "Best places to live" 2006.
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2006/snapshots/PL2419125.html
I found a Mercer list, http://www.citymayors.com/features/quality_survey.html. Interesting, though it only covers major areas, it seems.
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Weird that I got a Canadian release, but seeing how the Canadian Gov't still recognizes the Queen of England as the head of it's gov't, I understand why.
Um, actually, I don't think you do understand. Canada is a Commonwealth Realm. Elizabeth II is not only the Queen of England, she is the Queen of Canada as well, and thus she is our Head of State and the repository of Executive Power. Because she does not reside in Canada, she appoints a Governor-General to represent her and act in her stead (currently Michaëlle Jean). The person she selects for this position is actually chosen by our Prime Minister elect, who "advises" Her Majesty on the selection. The truth is Her Majesty seldom meddles in domestic affairs, though the Governor-General can and will dissolve Parliament should a minority Government fail to win a vote of non-confidence (this has happened in my lifetime).
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About the Canada releases.
I don't think they're too rare. Though, there are probably less of them than there are US releases.
I have a few Canada releases, when I purchased Deep Blue from TZD in the mid 90's, it was in the Canada packaging.
So, yeah, it is more rare, however, I don't know of any group of people looking to collect the Canada releases. I don't think anyone has put together a list of what was released in Canada, either. Offsidewing, if it concerns you, go ahead and keep it sealed, and buy anotehr copy of the game from the seller. It's another $15-30, though... Who knows, maybe you can corner the market on Mosnter Lair with Canada packaging!
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I, too, have received many games over the years in the Canadian packaging. A number of them through TZD.
I'd venture a guess they aren't too rare.
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They probably are rare, as the TG-16 wasn't very popular in Canada (not enough hockey and moose themed games), but who gives a shit? Rip that sum bitch open and play 'er. Nobody wants to collect the bastardized US releases known as 'Canadian' releases.
As for Canada's big showing in a 'Best Places to Live' list, big surprise - it's called same sex marriages and medicinal marijuana. :dance:
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As for Canada's big showing in a 'Best Places to Live' list, big surprise - it's called same sex marriages and medicinal marijuana. :dance:
Actually, I think it has more to do with a strong economy, excellent public schools and social services (including socialized medicine), and a minimal crime rate (with very, very little violent crime - our gun crime rate per capita is something like 1% of the US gun crime rate, and we have nearly as many firearms per capita in this country). Medicinal marijuana is not a license you want to qualify for - you have to be pretty damned ill to get it. Same sex marriages are just a by-product of a well-educated liberal democracy.
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I like the fact that Canada has socialized medicine. I wish we had that feature in the U.S.
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Calgary at #24? :-& Now, that's laughable. This is BY FAR, the worst place I've ever lived in my life. (And I've lived in a number of cities/towns/countries).
The whole "best places to live" is so completely subjective that lists like that don't really matter once you're in living in a country that is at least somewhat developed and you have all the "basic" necessities deemed for a decent shot at life (food, shelter, safety, access to education, healthcare, etc.). After all that, it all depends on what caters to the individual. I place a high value on good weather and random things like nice, twisty riding roads -- things that affect my quality of life, which is what really matters in the end -- and these are things that Calgary sorely lack (among tons of other things compared to other places).
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Actually, I think it has more to do with a strong economy, excellent public schools and social services (including socialized medicine), and a minimal crime rate (with very, very little violent crime - our gun crime rate per capita is something like 1% of the US gun crime rate, and we have nearly as many firearms per capita in this country). Medicinal marijuana is not a license you want to qualify for - you have to be pretty damned ill to get it. Same sex marriages are just a by-product of a well-educated liberal democracy.
Blah, blah, blah. Canada sucks 'cause it apparently doesn't understand humor.
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I love the USA, but I've always had a dream of living in a place with no f*cking mexicans, is Canada perhaps this mythical place I dream of?
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I love the USA, but I've always had a dream of living in a place with no f*cking mexicans, is Canada perhaps this mythical place I dream of?
Hawaii.
Hawaii doesn't share a border with Mexico, and most Mexicans can't afford to live there anyway.
I plan on moving there in T minus 10 months.
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You know what, that doesn't sound too bad for me. I am well adjusted to that type of climate since I lived in Puerto Rico on the Navy base for 6 years and then on a sailboat in the US Virgin Islands for 2 years. Of course the cost of living is high at these place but you get paid more, especially in any service industries. Any good schools there? I am finishing up my radio television broadcast degree.
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Wow, Hawaii... I'd really like to live there. Seems like a very nice place! :wink:
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I've been going to Hawaii every year for a few years now. I've been to nearly every island and I have to say the big island is far and away the best. But once you're a resident of the state, traveling to another island to visit is no more than a nice $40 ticket.
I plan on moving to the big island in 10 months and I'm sooooo looking forward to it.The entire lifestyle is different, and it's really not all that hot. It just stays nice year-round. Plus, if you already live on a west coast state, namely Washington or California, you're already accustomed to a higher cost of living. I live in Seattle, WA and the cost of living in Hawaii is very comparable.
I know a few people who've gone through the University of Hawaii and liked it a lot. I've never attended there, but I hear it's a fine school.
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I love the USA, but I've always had a dream of living in a place with no f*cking mexicans, is Canada perhaps this mythical place I dream of?
Dude, d'ya get beat up by Mexicans growing up or something? All that rage towards 'em. :wink: Like any group, some of 'em can be pretty annoying (the hardcore cholo types or whatever), but I find a lot of them to be good, fun-loving folks.
Anyway, Canada's all right for the most part. If "No Mexican" dream is your what you're really after, you probably just need to move outside of the whole North American continent. Australia/New Zealand are mighty fine places (I'm looking to move down there myself sometime in the next year or two).
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Mexicans are probably the best people on the planet.
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As for Canada's big showing in a 'Best Places to Live' list, big surprise - it's called same sex marriages and medicinal marijuana. :dance:
Same sex marriages are just a by-product of a well-educated liberal democracy.
There's no such a thing as well-educated and liberal; same-sex marriages are a product of a bunch of gay people. That's just the type of rubbish you beady-eyed, split-headed bastards want everyone to think. :wink:
Mexicans -- I see it this way (not that anyone should give a crap): Poverty brings out the worst in all cultures, and right now, there are a lot of poor mexicans. And the way our retarded government keeps cranking out incentive to be worthless, many worthless people (who happen to be Mexican) are drawn to the U.S. to suckle at the taxpayer's teet.
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Mexicans -- I see it this way (not that anyone should give a crap): Poverty brings out the worst in all cultures, and right now, there are a lot of poor mexicans. And the way our retarded government keeps cranking out incentive to be worthless, many worthless people (who happen to be Mexican) are drawn to the U.S. to suckle at the taxpayer's teet.
They come here for family or because they're looking for work; the same reasons anyone immigrates here.
I can't believe this "work harder, millions of people on welfare depend on you" nonsense is still perpetuated. There are a lot of arguments both ways on whether or not immigrants drain the economy (I believe they don’t); but I'm sure their impact is negligible compared to our taxes that are wasted subsidizing industries, incarcerating stupid hippies, and murdering our troops and Iraqis. Unless you’re Native American, we have no room to criticize Latino immigrants following in the footsteps of my ancestors.
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Mexicans aren't as poor as everyone stereotypes them to be. The second richest man in the world is Mexican and he is gaining on Bill Gates.
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Man, I should just keep my mouth closed. You honestly don't think that the largest growing demographic being on welfare and other government aid is a drain on the economy? How well did you do in math class? Anyway, I wasn't blaming mexicans, I was blaming our government, and suggesting that what other posters on the thread possibly don't like about some mexicans actually has more to do with poverty than with their ancestry. I never said anything about their right to migrate. And I know it doesn't even hold a candle to the $1 billion a week we spend in the desert, but one thread derailment at a time here.
Turbo D, I know not all Mexicans are poor. But there are many, many in the U.S. who are and the number is growing exponentially. And I believe that unfortunately that has an affect on how some people view the culture and the race as a whole, whether its right or wrong.
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If you live in an area with tons of mexicans, you'd probably dislike them and their culture as much as I do. I've found that generally the only people that defend them are people who don't live around them.
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I'm not at all racist, but I agree on some level with GUTS.
I'm 100% all for people immigrating here legitimately to find jobs and enrich their lives in the manner that vestcoat described.
But I have a big problem with illegal immigrants, Mexican or not. Unfortunately, the majority of illegal immigrants in the US, at least here on the West Coast, are far and away Mexican.
Every morning I drive by a Costco & Home Depot in an industrial district on my way to work. Every day there are huge groups (and I mean huge) of Mexicans standing in the lot waiting for the early morning contractors, landscapers and construction folks to make their daily stop at Home Depot to pick up supplies. Why? Because these people also pick up these Mexicans and pay them under the table to work for them for the day. I guarantee not a single one of these Mexicans is legal.
It's funny, some mornings the State Patrol will station two or three cars in the lot. On those days there isn't an illegal immigrant to be seen for miles. That same parking lot is barren.
If you live in an area with tons of mexicans, you'd probably dislike them and their culture as much as I do.
One of my best friends growing up was Mexican, and I have another friend now who is Mexican. But these are not the type of Mexicans you are thinking about, and I know all too well the ones you mean. But again, it's not fair to typecast all Mexicans into that mold. Generally it's the illegals I spoke of earlier that only bother to learn enough English to communicate with the foreman that are annoying and like to play loud trumpet-y music late at night.
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Yeah I've known a few really cool mexican guys, but they were legal and actually raised here by legal parents who went through the trouble of getting citizenship. Hell they didn't even like most mexicans. I just visited L.A. a few months ago and that place is the biggest shit hole on the face of the earth, God I was happy to get the f*ck out of there. There were whole parts of the city where everything was in f*cking spanish, it was absolutely disgusting.
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If you live in an area with tons of mexicans, you'd probably dislike them and their culture as much as I do. I've found that generally the only people that defend them are people who don't live around them.
I live next to heavy Mexican populated towns and have worked with and met lots of illegal Mexicans and I can't see how they're bad people at all. All of the ones I have talked to are really cool, friendly people, even if they can't speak fluent English.
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Every morning I drive by a Costco & Home Depot in an industrial district on my way to work. Every day there are huge groups (and I mean huge) of Mexicans standing in the lot waiting for the early morning contractors, landscapers and construction folks to make their daily stop at Home Depot to pick up supplies. Why? Because these people also pick up these Mexicans and pay them under the table to work for them for the day. I guarantee not a single one of these Mexicans is legal.
Haha, maybe this video will ease your pain.
http://www.fugly.com/videos/3658/racist_mexican.html
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That video is seriously hilarious.
But that's really exactly how it is at this Home Depot/Costco parking lot. Every. Single. Day.
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I don't like illegal immigration, but that guy pisses me off. "f*cking beaners," well I wonder how he would feel if someone told him that those "f*cking beaners" make homes more affordable for tight-ass jews like him. He wouldn't be laughing too hard at that one. I hate the problem, but those are human beings he's f*cking with, and if he's jewish, one would think he would have a little emphathy for the pain caused by racism.
Don't you guys feel a little bad for those people?
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Haha, maybe this video will ease your pain.
http://www.fugly.com/videos/3658/racist_mexican.html
Haha, that was funny as hell! I do agree with 2X4 though and thought that was rude as hell. If I was an illegal Mexican, I'd probably hunt down that guy and kick his ass.
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Ha ha ha, that was a funny video, but those mexicans were adorable! They seem to be awesome people! :D
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Good point 2x4. Mexicans are one of the largest groups of recent immigrants to the US, many of them are in a tough situation financially and I agree that poverty affects how they’re perceived.
I didn’t mean to rant at you yesterday, sorry.
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Moving on, the guy in that video deserves a curbie.
I’d like to address some of the generalizations in this thread and share my thoughts. I know moving off the topic of video games can put us in dangerous water, so I’ll tread carefully.
I’ve done a lot of non-profit, outreach work in Latino, Somali, and Hmong neighborhoods organizing on Superfund toxic waste sites and setting up an energy co-op. These are usually the worst neighborhoods in Minneapolis because the people can’t afford to live anywhere else. Even though many of the immigrants speak no English, I’ve found them to be hardworking, interested in their communities, and far less close-minded than white people in middle class demographics. I also assist ESL classes with adult students and let me say that English is a damn hard language to learn, especially post-adolescence and while working two jobs to support a family. First generation immigrants may never learn English, but their kids sure do. It’s also important to remember this country has no official language. Considering we’ve turned the US into a land Starbucks and Cracker Barrels, I think seeing some new people or hearing a language I’m not familiar with is kind of refreshing.
I went to Argentina a few years ago and got so frustrated speaking my terrible Spanish I eventually gave up and decided that I’d rather be a stupid American speaking English than a stupid American speaking bad Spanish. I’m sure a lot of Spanish speakers feel just as frustrated over here.
Visiting my grandpa in San Diego this winter I witnessed the long lines of Mexicans waiting for work in the morning. It’s worth noting that this is a tradition for them. In Mexican towns, it’s common for the male laborers to gather in a central place and wait for work everyday. They’ve been doing this for generations and I don’t think there’s anything degrading about it. I’m impressed how they’re always standing up, nodding and making eye contact even if they’ve been waiting for hours in the sun. I’m sure most of them are not citizens, but there are plenty of other illegal immigrants, not paid under-the-table, who annually contribute 7 billion dollars to our social security that they’ll never collect. Illegal immigrants are also not eligible for welfare, food stamps or any federal health care programs. Latinos with citizenship only make up 9% of our welfare system. The percentage of our population that is foreign born is half what it was one hundred years ago and I don’t think we have any reason to freak out. We’ve already messed up our country a lot more than anyone else will and I think immigrants make us better in the long run.
Dungeon Explorer rules. Turbografx is awesome
And no, Canadian boxes/manuals are not collectable.
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I’m sure most of them are not citizens, but there are plenty of other illegal immigrants, not paid under-the-table, who annually contribute 7 billion dollars to our social security that they’ll never collect. Illegal immigrants are also not eligible for welfare, food stamps or any federal health care programs. Latinos with citizenship only make up 9% of our welfare system.
That 7 billion dollars is peanuts compared to the emergency medical care given to illegal immigrants and doesn't touch the education costs for children of illegal immigrants. I pity anyone that has had their SS# used by an illegal, as they often claim multiple dependents to minimize the government's slice of the pie. When April 15th rolls around, the poor bastard gets to explain to the IRS why they haven't paid in enough.
PS - I'm not racist. I hate everyone equally.
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PS - I'm not racist. I hate everyone equally.
YOU STOLE MY MANTRA! 0_0
But that video isn't even funny, really, and I'm a white guy.
As long as the aliens aren't doing anything wrong, it's OK in my book.
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I don't think any Mexicans were harmed in the making of that video, it was only a practical joke.