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by wolbre04
Tue Jun 05, 2018 2:08 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
Replies: 4339
Views: 271550

Re: Zephyrus - Interrogation Room

Hello Tyler, nice to meet you ;)
You're stranded on an island with Sig, myself, and Lilefir (Loch), who do you ally with (only pick one) and how will you and your ally outwit the others in your fight for limited resources?

What's your favorite sports team?

Tell me something you like about me and dislike about me.

What's your favorite role to play in mafia, your favorite game you've played, and the person you always suspect is scum or a threat in games (and why)?
by wolbre04
Fri May 25, 2018 3:17 am
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

dunya wrote: Thu May 24, 2018 5:36 pm @wolbre04 if you could have 1 superpower, what would it be?
Super speed :D
by wolbre04
Wed May 23, 2018 1:05 am
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

wolbre04 wrote: Wed May 23, 2018 1:04 am
dunya wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 7:45 pm brennan, what's the most awful thing about the world atm?

what's YOUR worst trait?

do you worry about your carbon footprint and do you believe there's a global warming crisis?
-Personally I think that the most awful thing about the world is the discrepancy in standards of living in the west compared to developing nations. Like COME ON! While there are a lot of charities, groups, and individuals doing great things, I think that many countries are hesitant to do more than they currently do because long term they fear they could lose influence/cheap labor/cheap goods and lead to increased competition. It's 2018 ffs lol. This isn't to say everyone should suddenly change his/her lifestyle but rather that govt provide more aide through something like the UN, World Health Org., or World Bank.

-I'm terribly motivated and enthusiastic, which on the surface is hard to see as bad. However, while it's generally great, it often leads to me overworking myself, exhausting myself, and having too many tasks and not enough time. In other words, I can say no in most situations easily, but sometimes I'm almost too willing to do stuff for others when they ask or suggest it.

-I'll answer this in two parts:
Part 1: Yes and No. To some degree I think that it would be great if everyone drove an electric car, had solar panels on their home, and never wasted anything. At the same time, this is not realistic in the current state of most of the world. I recycle, pick up trash if its blowing around, don't destroy nature just because, and I don't pollute intentionally. I would live greener if I could do so without sacrificing happiness, having similar alternatives to what I currently do, and it was affordable.

Part 2: Yes. The thrown around statement that "we're just in a period of warming" is true, but is not natural, instead manmade. Sure, ice ages and such occur naturally, but it is glaringly apparent that the ozone is depleted, greenhouse gases have accumulated in the atmosphere (a helluva lot more than they would without out our factories, cars, etc). Additionally, rapidly rising sea levels threaten populations around the world, including the US but especially Polynesian nations. With the ice caps melting, polar bears, penguins, etc are also declining in population health, as they have considerably less living space and rely on the land for food. So yes, at a minimum, the fact that people's lives are at risk and entire islands could be destroyed (via being submerged) should be concerning and is therefore a problem/crisis.
Agriculture is a huge problem due to fertilizer and so many cattle. And Organic farming is not as good for the environment as you may think, bc it takes a serious amount of more fertilizer, water, and natural pesticides and produces less than GMOs, for example
I think that govts all over should incentivize less carbon footprint activities such as monetary incentives for recycling, etc.
I actually read an article the other day that China is trying to be "progressive" and replacing coal with natural gas power in many of their cities. This is great! However, there are 3 pretty big problems not necessarily obvious to this:
1. The people cannot afford said natural gas power
2. The transportation, creation, and upkeep of the facilities used for the gas are run by coal LOL
3. The govt isn't mandating or subsidizing it. They are building pipes to most homes in the urban areas, yet most aren't pumping any gas bc it is not favorable for most people to coal
See the problem here?
Regarding #2, it's my worst trait because it allows people to take advantage of me sometimes
by wolbre04
Wed May 23, 2018 1:04 am
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
Replies: 4339
Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

dunya wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 7:45 pm brennan, what's the most awful thing about the world atm?

what's YOUR worst trait?

do you worry about your carbon footprint and do you believe there's a global warming crisis?
-Personally I think that the most awful thing about the world is the discrepancy in standards of living in the west compared to developing nations. Like COME ON! While there are a lot of charities, groups, and individuals doing great things, I think that many countries are hesitant to do more than they currently do because long term they fear they could lose influence/cheap labor/cheap goods and lead to increased competition. It's 2018 ffs lol. This isn't to say everyone should suddenly change his/her lifestyle but rather that govt provide more aide through something like the UN, World Health Org., or World Bank.

-I'm terribly motivated and enthusiastic, which on the surface is hard to see as bad. However, while it's generally great, it often leads to me overworking myself, exhausting myself, and having too many tasks and not enough time. In other words, I can say no in most situations easily, but sometimes I'm almost too willing to do stuff for others when they ask or suggest it.

-I'll answer this in two parts:
Part 1: Yes and No. To some degree I think that it would be great if everyone drove an electric car, had solar panels on their home, and never wasted anything. At the same time, this is not realistic in the current state of most of the world. I recycle, pick up trash if its blowing around, don't destroy nature just because, and I don't pollute intentionally. I would live greener if I could do so without sacrificing happiness, having similar alternatives to what I currently do, and it was affordable.

Part 2: Yes. The thrown around statement that "we're just in a period of warming" is true, but is not natural, instead manmade. Sure, ice ages and such occur naturally, but it is glaringly apparent that the ozone is depleted, greenhouse gases have accumulated in the atmosphere (a helluva lot more than they would without out our factories, cars, etc). Additionally, rapidly rising sea levels threaten populations around the world, including the US but especially Polynesian nations. With the ice caps melting, polar bears, penguins, etc are also declining in population health, as they have considerably less living space and rely on the land for food. So yes, at a minimum, the fact that people's lives are at risk and entire islands could be destroyed (via being submerged) should be concerning and is therefore a problem/crisis.
Agriculture is a huge problem due to fertilizer and so many cattle. And Organic farming is not as good for the environment as you may think, bc it takes a serious amount of more fertilizer, water, and natural pesticides and produces less than GMOs, for example
I think that govts all over should incentivize less carbon footprint activities such as monetary incentives for recycling, etc.
I actually read an article the other day that China is trying to be "progressive" and replacing coal with natural gas power in many of their cities. This is great! However, there are 3 pretty big problems not necessarily obvious to this:
1. The people cannot afford said natural gas power
2. The transportation, creation, and upkeep of the facilities used for the gas are run by coal LOL
3. The govt isn't mandating or subsidizing it. They are building pipes to most homes in the urban areas, yet most aren't pumping any gas bc it is not favorable for most people to coal
See the problem here?
by wolbre04
Wed May 23, 2018 12:47 am
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
Replies: 4339
Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

dunya wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 7:43 pm i have never put mangoes in an omelette but by god does it sound delicious.
M Plus 7 wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 8:31 pm
dunya wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 7:43 pm i have never put mangoes in an omelette but by god does it sound delicious.
Oh my god, I've never thought of that either but it does sound good. Adding that to the must try list.
Theyre fantastic! Depending on how you like Omelettes in general, sometimes you can mash them up and make a paste like salsa, or just using mango salsa itself, otherwise taking a sweet one and cutting it into Julienne (think matchsticks broken in half) style works really well. I would suggest them with diced bell peppers and onions personally :D
by wolbre04
Mon May 21, 2018 7:31 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
Replies: 4339
Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

And yes, buck teeth and all, I think marmot is a humorous rodent with fur
by wolbre04
Mon May 21, 2018 7:30 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

dunya wrote: Mon May 21, 2018 10:17 am what's your favorite cartoon?

what goes in your taco?

whats your favorite season?

orange juice with or without pulp?

fav breakfast food?

do you think marmot looks like his avatar?
-I always liked Spongebob and still occasionally watch it just because it's such a braindead funny tv show that I can still laugh at the stupidity of it. Plus, it came out roughly when i was born iirc
-I load that sucker up with beans, cilantro, lime, rice, chicken, corn, sour cream, guac, mild and medium salsa :D
-Summer, always been a warm weather guy and I like sitting in the shade drinking ice tea on my deck with friends. Also, summer nights are party nights ;)
-With pulp bc its better for you and has fiber and stuff so ya don't get all plugged up
-I love omelettes, and usually make one for myself 1-2 times a month. Basically has everything a taco would plus mangos and green peppers and jalapeños too!
by wolbre04
Sun May 20, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

Marmot wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 3:26 pm What is your favorite Radiohead album?
Do you like surfing?
What is your beverage of choice?
When was the last time you left the country you live in?
Do you think @lapluie should be interrogated next?
-The Bends but rn I'm listening to this and it's better than the entire album (skip to 0:35)

-Yes, I did it this last January in Belize and Grand Cayman, it took some getting used to but it's a pretty cool feeling once you get the balance down :D (obv we dont have oceans here but lake superior can have some big waves)
-Depends on what you mean. If you mean normal beverage then usually a mix of sprite and orange juice I make in the mornings and sip while I watch the sunrise. If you mean totally legal beverage for an 18 year old sometimes I make myself rum punch when I watch sports or have poker night or gamenight at my house with friends (responsibly of course, I'm not going overboard)
-I left the country 2 weeks ago during the Greece game for a United Nations event in Winnipeg, Canada!
-Yes she could. There's nothing like pressing someone for answers
by wolbre04
Sun May 20, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

M Plus 7 wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 10:29 am Hello, @@wolbre04!

- If you could instantaneously learn and master any instrument (besides the drums), which instrument would it be and why?
- If you had to pick "desert island" albums, what would they be? (can be top 5, 10, 15, 20, whatever you are most comfortable with)
- Have you been to any concerts? If so, what was your most treasured experience and why?
- If you could visit any place within the U.S. you have never been right now for say, a few days or a week or so, where would it be and why?
- Same question as above except outside the U.S.?
- What are some of your favorite foods?
- What is your least favorite food(s)?
- Do you have any fears or phobias?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
-Guitar, this would be lit to play but I just love the sound, it has texture to it
-10 Desert Island Albums
Synchronicity - Police
Like a Virgin - Madonna
Out of Our heads - Rolling Stones
Thriller - Michael Jackson
4ever - Prince
The Dark Side of the Moon - Pink Floyd
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Hunky Dory - David Bowie
What's Goin' On - Marvin Gaye
Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder
-Billy Joel (I have hearing problems so I have to wear a headset at concerts or i can damage mine worse so it can be lame - I haven't been to many bc of this), I liked it because when he sang Piano Man I feel like everyone simultaneously was one anothers' best friend at at the same time :D
-New Orleans, the culture there especially on Mardi Gras just seems so electric and exciting, we don't have anything like it here in Minnesota
-Tahiti, would love to see Asia and more specifically Polynesia with my bf <3 it just looks so beautiful with waters like sapphire
-I love Mac and Cheese, fish, potatoes, guacamole, anything italian, those Keebler fudge stripe cookies (that are terrible for me but idc)
-Coconut is fucking disgusting, I also don't like honeydew or pig/ham and I don't like plain vegetables
-I'm terrified of the idea of death. Also if I'm in the city I can get this feeling like vertigo when I look up to the top of large buildings, like I'm suddenly falling and dizzy, it's weird.
-Prison. Jk. in 5 years finishing my degree and getting a house and some dogs with my current bf :3 . In 10 a successful employee, maybe running for a small office like city council or state rep, as well as eventually having a kid I think :omg:
by wolbre04
Sat May 19, 2018 12:07 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
Replies: 4339
Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

Epignosis wrote: Sat May 19, 2018 8:23 am I adore the Electric Light Orchestra. What is your favorite ELO number?
Turn to Stone / Livin' Thing / Sweet Talkin' Woman are all tied for first largely because they were from some of the first records I got and I like the sound of ELO, it's unlike any other
by wolbre04
Fri May 18, 2018 3:51 pm
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Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

dunya wrote: Fri May 18, 2018 12:22 pm you're a really busy guy, wolbre! you have so much going on.

what's your most prized vinyl?
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This one is my most valuable at around $150 USD but it's still a sealed original LP of Immaculate Collection and I won't be playing it anytime soon haha

In terms of most played: I have three E.L.O. albums that I adore: A New World Record, Discovery, and Out of the Blue
by wolbre04
Fri May 18, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

dunya wrote: Fri May 18, 2018 12:27 pm "I actually bought and wore a speedo to a beach party once,"

i dunno if i can still call you my son.

was it a red one? :p
No lmao it was a dark blue with a white streak thing across it
by wolbre04
Fri May 18, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: Welcome to the Family
Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Views: 271550

Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

Sloonei wrote: Fri May 18, 2018 11:33 am How long have you been playing soccer?
Catorce Años, as the Spanish say
by wolbre04
Fri May 18, 2018 5:20 am
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Topic: Interrogation Room - alexa
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Re: wolbre04 - Interrogation Room

Hi there guys and gals! Thanks for the chance to "Face the Chair" and talk about myself a little bit :D
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Edgy teen with tomato colored skin
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Angsty Minnesotan
-I'll be attending the University of Minnesota this fall, and will be initially focusing on general credits before I get working on my degree. The college is only ~20-25 mins from my house, so I'll be living at home to hopefully save some sweet dinero. I'm looking into potentially studying a variety of things: Foreign relations/International Business (As I participate in a North American Model UN organization), Intelligence/Cyber Security for a government job, or Criminology/Criminal Deviance/Criminal Psychology to work as a profiler or someone who works with high level, dangerous criminals in our prison system or with INTERPOL
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-I have traveled a lot actually! I filled out a map online here, and checked and confirmed I've been to 44 states! All except Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Mississippi! My family always took lots of road trips and I can remember most states at least a little. My favorite road trips have been to California and Texas!
In terms of international destinations I've been to Canada multiple times )as I'm only 5 hours away) and this January I went on a cruise to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Honduras, Belize, and Mexico! Belize and Honduras were gorgeous and we got to swim with sharks and stingrays (and even fed hot dogs to an eel lol) and swam with manatees (they're chubby and adorable). Otherwise we went to Italy when I was probably 5 but I don't remember it much.

-I prefer Summer by a longshot. I'm a bit of a bitch when it comes to cold weather and I love to complain about it. I've also always played Summer sports, and tanning out on a field is far more preferable to my lips freezing shut trying to shovel my driveway. I also enjoy going to the lake during the summer, as well as playing ultimate frisbee, soccer, beach volleyball, or kickball with the dudes lol :keys:
Winter is pretty from inside my house where I can sit on my couch with a toasty fleece blanket, have my dog on my lap, put a record on, and sit there drinking tea like a basic bitch.

-If said man is under 30 then by all means he can go for it. I actually bought and wore a speedo to a beach party once, and I think what people don't realize is that it's far worse getting sand up inside the elastic band or the leg opening than it would with regular swimtrunks. Because it's like having a bunch of itchy crap pressed hard against your thighs. But for those that wanna wear them, more power to em :P

-My taste in music is honestly really weird for someone my age. Spotify had something around New Years that detailed your playlists, most played songs, artists, etc, and it said my music matches that of 50 year olds lol. I really enjoy Rock and Motown music, maybe even sprinkle some disco or pop in there, personally. I like Madonna, MJ, Diana Ross, Van Halen, The Cowsills, Rolling Stones, and the Bee Gees. I used to play the drums in a band a few years back, but I eventually didn't have the time to continue playing, so I have a soft spot for a good backbeat in songs. Additionally, I collect vinyl records as a hobby I guess. Hearing them crackle a bit as the needle hits the disc is like opening christmas presents to me. It's so satisfying hearing a crisp sound and imo is far better than digital releases of songs. When you can feel the grooves in the record and hold it in your hand, it's pretty special imo.

-Regarding the Soccer, Pottery, and hobbies for those interested:
I started playing soccer when I was probably 4, meaning I've played over 14 years (78% of my life) of soccer and really have a soft spot for it. I'm a defender at heart, and play outside right back. I am a fast player, and my play is more athletic looking than beautiful and fancy. I've been all over the US and Canada for tournaments, and also played at a Varsity level in High School for 2 years.
In terms of hobbies/clubs I participate in: I do Model UN and got to visit the UN in NYC last summer. This year I represented the Philippines and the previous year, Hungary. I also do Knowledge Bowl - think Jeopardy/Trivial Pursuit but in teams!
Pottery is one of my fav classes and I really think it's the BEST artform, because unlike many other fields, you don't get to use your art and fully appreciate it each and every day like you can pottery.
Some of my work:
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A Wolf sculpture I made by hand
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I've made all sorts of stuff: Spoon rests, pitchers, mugs, cylinders, bowls, vases, platters, etc
Making a piece usually takes about 10-15 mins to make the basic form before you add any handles, lids, etc, like so:
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A vase and spoon rest I made Wednesday, waiting to dry
Once it dries, you put it in the Kiln once, leading to a bisque form (Think of this as what you think of when someone says ancient pottery in terms of appearance and texture
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Very dry and coarse
Then you add glaze to it, and each glaze changes color when fired a second time. For many pieces, you put one glaze on and then another, this produces color mixes when they run:
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Notice that some glazes appear especially runny compared to others. In the blue/green bowl for example, I only dipped the top inch (2.54 cm) in that glaze, but it ran roughly 4 inches down (just over 10 cm). On the other hand, the cream colored mug with the rustic brown was also dipped in about 1 inch (2.54 cm) as well, but only ran about 1/3 inch (1 cm). You can also make spirals inside the form when it is on the wheel and wet (you can see this a little bit in the green/blue bowl, but I didn't make one in the mug next to it)
Thanks for reading, and ask away! :D

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