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    I swear that I learn more from Modern Marvels than I ever learned in school.

    I show Modern Marvels, Mythbusters, and several other Discovery Channel, TLC, History Channel shows in class and the students find them informational and entertaining.
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    golf survey

    I am a lefty, swing righty, putt lefty.
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    Paid credit card bill a day late...late fees? Credit score?

    Give them a call and nicely tell them your tale. I've been late a couple of times, but after a phone call, they've removed the late fees, notices, and any negatives associated with it.
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    What do you guys do to keep your cars clean?

    I've read that ICE polish/wax/detailer or anything they make won't last too long at all. As Rossman mentioned, visit http://www.autopia.org/forum/ for more info, but there are better products that are longer lasting. I would think that you're ok with using a duster, like the California...
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    Anyone here use Netflix?

    If you plan to try it, try the free month trial first. I'm using the 4-at-a-time trial right now and it's treating me well. :)
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    Where to get glasses

    I've ordered from Zenni and $29 glasses and the 4 Zennis I got are keepers. I broke my $200 glasses and these $19 glasses are just as good and I don't feel bad if I ever break em. They're cheap enough that I bought 4, for backup.
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    taking laptop on airplane

    I know these folks are trying to be funny, but the truth is, you can carry it on easily. The TSA only requires that you remove it from your bag and place it alone in a plastic container for the machine to scan. That's all.
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    How long before the metal halide lamp in projectors

    Read in the news today about Mitsubishi using LEDs in their new projectors. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051129/ap_on_hi_te/tech_test_video_projectors
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    YACT Rant: The left lane is for passing

    I go up and down I5 all the time out of Sacramento. Going to LA down I5, people are moer considerate and move over if they see you coming. I don't even need to flash my lights. Going up I5, all I see are idiots from Oregon and Washington going really slowly in their minivans and SUVs hogging the...
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    How can i setup a printer to my laptop and print to it wirelessly

    wireless print server.. there are usb and parallel ones available. They sell them online and at places like Frys for cheap.
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    Beer or Vodka?

    Drink something strong if you wanna get wasted quickly and lose your inhibitions. I guess that's the point of drinking at clubs and bars. Unless you down the beer right away, you'll be babying it and it'll take awhile to hit you. You take a shot and will feel it a lot faster. 12 oz beer @ 5%...
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    Derek Lee's Stats at the All-Star Break

    Since I don't follow the Cubs, I was wondering if they walk him like they did Barry Bonds, since he is putting up comparable numbers. Even when the Giants were out of the playoff race, the reasoning was that other teams didn't want to lose, so they'd walk him.
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    help me decide what car to buy!!

    I recently bought a new Camry for my mom and the Camry LE sells for the same price as a Honda Accord LX, $16,000 plus tax and paperwork, which comes to about $17,500-$17,700 depending on city tax rates and stuff. Keep that in mind if you're going to by one of these cars. You shouldn't ever pay...
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    There's Definitely A Weight Problem In America

    I really don't care if people are fat, but what matters is that they're increasing health care costs. If everyone paid for their own health care, I wouldn't care, but our taxes are footing the bill for fat@sses. http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20050628/hl_hsn/obesitysendshealthcostssoaring
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    Okay, my Comcast internet is pissing me off.

    DNS doesn't deal with lost packets....