benks420

@benks420 (215)

Canada • Age 36

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Discussions (18)

benks420's Discussions

Are Diet Foods Worth It?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 24 Jan 07

I have been hearing a lot lately about aspertame, the chemical that is used as a sweetner in many diet foods and drinks. Not many long term studies have been done on aspertame and the effects are showing up with many people. A...

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Should I Read All The Replys Before I Respond?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 22 Jan 07

I have a question about myLot etiquette. Do you expect other people to read the responses given by other members before they make a reply themselves? I don't always read all the reply's other people have made if its over two...

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Preferred Mixed Drinks

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 22 Jan 07

Whats your favorite mixed drink when drinking with hard licquer? Whats your preferred combination? I personally like Smirnoff Vodka with the Watermelon Twist mixed with 7up or Sprite. Its really sweet tasting, tastes almost like...

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Licquer Before Beer, Your In the Clear, Beer Before Licquer, Your even Sicker

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 22 Jan 07

Has anyone heard the expression "Licquer before beer your in the clear, Beer before licquer, your even sicker"? The ending varies between that and "you get sicker quicker." I heard it from one of my friends after a night where I...

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Any suggestions for the Theater?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 20 Jan 07

Me and my girlfriend are planning a date for the movies within the next couple weeks. I was just wondering if anyone had some suggestions for any good movies that are currently playing. We prefer comedies and thrillers. My...

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Does anyone want to play some Diablo 2 online sometime?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 14 Jan 07

I'm downloading the battlenet patch for Diablo 2 right now and I was wondering if anyone would be down for playing some Diablo 2 online sometime. We could figure out some time we could go on and play online. Right now I've got a...

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Were You There?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 14 Jan 07

I was just wondering how many people on myLot went to Sars Stock(SARSapalooza) in Toronto. I think the official name for the show was "Toronto Rocks". There were tons of bands there and close to 450,000 people there. Am I the only...

New MP3 Technology! Surround Sound!

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 13 Jan 07

The Fraunhofer Institute figured out a way to make mp3 files have full surround sound improving the quality of the sound even further. The big thing about this advancement is that to make the mp3s surround sound, only a small...

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What kind of strings do you prefer on your guitar?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 13 Jan 07

I was just wondering if I could get some input on different types of strings. I really like Ernie Ball, they last long and they're tough. I heard GHS Boomers were good for metal.

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Ever been in a Moshpit?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 13 Jan 07

I've been to a lot of shows Have you ever been in a moshpit? Do you have any good stories? It was my second time seeing the Dillinger Escape Plan and it was in a small comedy club and the moshpit was intense. Part way through,...

dillinger escape plan

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Favorite System Of A Down Album

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 12 Jan 07

I was just wondering what the Fan's favorite system of a down album is. They have 5 out now and I was just wondering if anyone of the albums really stands out to you. Out of all of their work I would have to say Toxicity is my all...

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Kennys Death(s)... Where did they Go?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 11 Jan 07

In the newer episodes of South Park they've stopped killing Kenny each episode. Has anyone else noticed this? Do you think that maybe they thought the joke was getting old? Or do you think they stopped because they've killed him...

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What Live Musical Performances have You been To?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 2 Jan 07

I was just wondering what concerts people have been to. I've seen Alexisonfire twice, The Dillinger Escape Plan twice, I Hate Sally a few times, Hopesfall, Unearth, Norma Jean, Closet Monster, My Brilliant Theory, The Committed,...

the dillinger escape plan

unearth

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Musician Shout-Out!

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 29 Dec 06

If you've ever played an instrument and learned at least a song or two then give a shout out. Mention the instrument or instruments you play and how long you've been playing. I'll start off the shout. Bass 5 years Guitar 4...

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Morrowind Tips and Hints

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 29 Dec 06

For thoes of you who play Morrowind, do any of you know any cool spots to go and visit? Or do you know any tricks or cheats? I know quite a few. I'll reveal one thats quite helpful and is widely known about. On the X-Box, when...

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The Black Dahlia Murder, Any Listeners?

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 29 Dec 06

The Black Dahlia Murder(BDM) are a band from Detroit Michigan. If I were to try and label them... they would be Speed-Melodic-DeathMetalcore haha. They're intense instrumental goes right along with their intense vocals. They're...

the black dahlia murder

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MMORPG's

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 29 Dec 06

Massive Multiplayer Online Games(MMORPG's) are growing and growing. I'm not just talking about World of War Craft, I'm mainly making this statement due to the vast amount of games out there like Combat Grounds, Knight Fight,...

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Cirlce Takes The Square

benks420 @benks420 (215) • Canada 23 Dec 06

To place a label on Circle Takes the Square would be difficult. Its really different from any other type of music. They are currently a four piece band but have been a three piece at one time. Their instrumental is something so...

circle takes the square

grindcore

hardcore

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