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Man Builds $1.5 Million Star Trek-Themed Home Theater (cepro.com)
CIStud writes: This $1.5 million "Star Trek" home theater is the envy of every geek on the planet. The theater is a reconstruction of the bridge of the Starship Enterprise from "Star Trek: Next Generation" and also includes $1 million worth of memorabilia from the classic sci-fi TV show. The home theater was created by financier Marc Bell with the help from Jay Miller of Boca Raton-based Acoustic Innovations. The two started working on the home cinema in 2002 -- before construction of Bell's house even began -- and it took them four years to complete. CEPro reports: "A D-Box controller manipulates hydraulics installed beneath the floorboards, meaning the entire room shakes when anything loud happens on screen. The room also includes a JBL Synthesis sound system, which at the time of installation was only used in commercial theaters. The audio system is currently being upgraded to Dolby Atmos specifications and Bell plans to install a 4K projector. A big movie fan, Bell has had over 3,500 films digitized, which are stored and streamed through a Kaleidescape server. He also spent approximately $35,000 on a Prima Cinema system, allowing him and his family to watch films at home the day they are released in commercial cinemas. A wraparound control center surrounds the 11 custom leather chairs in the theater, eight of which recline into beds, while the doors that open into the theater are exact replicas of the Turbolift doors as seen on the TV show. When someone steps on the circular "transporter," the doors open with that familiar "whoosh" sound." Bell apparently likes to spend his money on others too. He has rented a local movie theater for every Star Trek film released in the past 25 years and has taken all of his employees, friends and their children along on opening night. The Wall Street Journal posted a video on YouTube of the home theater.
I wish a bunch of people like this would come together, and see how much of their money it would take to free the rights to Star Trek once and for all. The simple fact that "fan films" are approaching such a level that the studios are now reacting negatively to them, is proof positive that those studios can no longer be trusted to carry on the franchise.
I am a geek. A true geek. While I appreciate the submitter's belief that he speaks for all geeks I assure you he is wrong. I don't envy this person; I pity them. Seriously ... If you have a million dollars at your disposal and the most productive and cool thing you can think of to do with it is a themed entertainment center then you are truly pitiful. Every true geek on the planet knows that a massively parallel computer system with as many monitors as possible is correct use of large wads of cash.
Guns don't kill people; Physics kills people! - John Lithgow as Dick Solomon on Third Rock From The Sun
Is she hot? smart enough to talk to and have anything to offer or is she one of these 'take take take chicks'?
Set them up so she can use them and invite her around. No, you can't take them home.
Translation: he is a pussy. Grow a set.
Sounds to me it went like this: 'Hi I'm resonabley hot and if you like my ass and titties you might get to touch them if you let me take this computer home. You'll never see me again because I really despise pussy whipped pussys". Which he is because he has no balls.
There is a difference between being heartless and having enough self respect so that you are not manipulated because you are a male with testosterone. Here is my reason I like to fuck: I have a penis it is that simple. It is not a leash, it's a cock. This is how this conversation works:
M:Yeah, I got a mac you can use do your studies on
F:OMG, you're a life saver, can I use it
M:Sure, come on over and I'll split a pizza with you. I'll probably be chilling watching a movie or something while you study
F:Oh, do you mind if I take it home?
M:I'd prefer not, it has the death star plans on it and my boss would kill me if I let it out of my sight. It's cool if you use it though. I'll be home wednesday, but you'll have to leave around 11 so I can go to sleep.
Now this doesn't neccesarily mean she is going to fuck him but at least she knows he's not a push over and she can choose yah or nah, no pressure and no big deal if she isn't really into him. Rub one out the first few nights before she comes around so you aren't all clingy and desperate. Have some dinner, civilized but not fancy, show her the computer, then just leave her alone and watch TV or something you normally do. Offer some tea, coffee or water. Make sure there is some not too loud back ground noise if the loo is within earshot and it is clean. Comfortable, not fussy. Throw her out when it comes time.
At least he won't be down a laptop and she gets to kick off her studies win-win. Maybe down the track she finds another way and doesn't hang out, or maybe it works for her. If your house doesn't look like a shit hole (get a cleaner in every couple of weeks) and you don't stink (have a shower ffs) she might come back because you're a good option or you might decide you don't like this girl and aren't you glad you didn't hand over a mac just to find out you have no balls and move on anyway.
At the very least a guy like that is going to get some experience talking to her for a little while and seeing if she has anything to offer or is just gold digging. It's an opportunity for sex, if the moment is right or she wants to stay longer, kiss her, then fuck her like a man that has needs. No commitment, it's not love, just a fuck. Nothing heartless about keeping your self respect.
My ism, it's full of beliefs.