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  1. busydude

    Own a 2017 Honda Civic Ex-T. Local Honda service says I need to come in to the shop every 5k miles

    My maintenance minder feature in my car and my owner's manual disagree. I went in for my first oil change after 8.3k miles when my maintenance minder warned me about the oil life and the mechanic said I need to bring it in every 5k miles. I am getting close to 13k miles and am not sure I want...
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    AMD Announces Multi-Year Amendment to the Wafer Supply Agreement With GLOBALFOUNDRIES

    Source: http://ir.amd.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=74093&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=2198716 "The five-year amendment further strengthens our strategic manufacturing relationship with GLOBALFOUNDRIES while providing AMD with increased flexibility to build our high-performance product roadmap with additional...
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    First my reset button shorted, yesterday it is turn of the power button

    The case is about 6 years old. It is Azza Helios 910... and looks like it is still in production. May be they have parts available, do you guys think it is worth it to try and talk to them? The whole front panel needs to be replaced.
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    Guys, solve this problem. Imagine a class with 10 people in it...

    With 5 men and 5 women, what is the probability that two people fart at the same time? P. S. This is not a homework problem.
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    What's the point of dreadlocks?

    I understand it is a personal choice and I respect that, but I really don't see any redeeming feature of having dreadlocks. It is not aesthetically pleasing at all and it smells horrible if the person doesnt take good care of it.
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    Is there any way to numb my tongue?

    I think I bit my tongue in my sleep yesterday night and it is hurting like hell. I have these choices: Aspirin Acetaminophen Mouth rinse for sores Regular mouthwash Beer I need suggestion on which works best to reduce my pain. TIA
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    Is this a good time to start playing TF2?

    I haven't played that game at all before. Is it noob friendly or am I going to be called names for being a noob? I heard it is pretty fun, so am interested to know a few things before I start playing it.
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    TV shows that have been ruined by having a laugh track:

    All of them.
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    TopGear Season 20 thread

    New season of TopGear starts in a hour from now. Here are some teaser pics shared by the trio.
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    Honda in the process of building the world's fastest lawn mower.

    http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/top-gear-130-mph-mower-lives-video-2013-6-4
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    Need suggestions for a cheap monitor to supplement my existing one.

    I am desperately on need for a second monitor to use in portrait mode for reading and writing documents. My budget is about $150 and although I don't have much choice in terms of panel type for this budget I'd appreciate if it is a non-TN one. It also needs to have a good stand. TIA.
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    Is my labmate commiting fraud?

    So my labmate recently shipped his iPhone, which is still under contract, to his home country and reported it as lost and claimed the insurance to buy a new phone. This is the second time he is doing this AFAIK. He is actually proud of doing this and keeps boasting about it all the time. Tells...
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    [GameFly] Darkness II + Spec Ops: The Line - $4(Steam keys)

    http://www.gamefly.com/Download-Spec-Ops-The-Line-and-The-Darkness-II-Bundle/5005652/ Apply code: GFDAPR20 at checkout. I just purchased them and activated on steam without any issues. Link to other bundles on sale.
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    Humble bundle launches pay what you want weekly deals.

    http://blog.humblebundle.com/
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    GOP senator has a "change of heart" on gay marriages.

    Only after his 21 yo son comes out of the closet. http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/15/politics/portman-gay-marriage/index.html?c=us It is always better late than never, but this shows time and again how the conservatives are out of touch with reality and even lack basic empathy concernong gay...
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    Beer drinkers sue Anheuser-Busch for watering-down beer

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21597076 I'd be much more happier if these drinkers stopped drinking that piss water altogether.
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    The rise of anti-vaccination movement in the US.

    http://www.jennymccarthybodycount.com/Anti-Vaccine_Body_Count/Home.html First of all, it is not right to blame only McCarthy for the rise of anti-vaccination movement in the US, but it is undeniable that she played a huge role in using her public image to propagate pseudo-science and sway the...
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    Looks like Valve is restructuring pretty massively.

    A post from reddit summed it up who all are leaving: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/186592/Several_out_of_work_as_Valve_makes_large_decisions_about_its_future.php#.URxVuGd57Lp Here is a statement released by Gaben to engadget: I am not sure, but I guess they are focusing more on hardware...
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    TBP: AFK, A documentary on Pirate Bay.

    Watch it on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTOKXCEwo_8 Or you can download torrents here: https://thepiratebay.se/user/SimonKlose/ Currently watching, and it looks pretty good. Better production values then I expected.
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    EA makes a loss of $45 mil previous quarter.

    Since 2008 they lost $2.5 Billion, I don't know how long they'll drag this on. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324610504578274320861563766.html
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    Japanese pop star shaves her head and apologizes for dating.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21299324 Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlzrIgacADU A Japanese pop star has shaved her head and offered a filmed apology after breaking her management firm's rules by spending a night with her boyfriend. A sobbing Minami Minegishi...
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    Antichamber is looking pretty darn interesting.

    This is like no other game. Pretty awesome mind bending puzzle solver. http://www.antichamber-game.com/ WTF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXty2JYIjPo http://store.steampowered.com/app/219890/ Game unlocks in about an hour.
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    Formula1 2013 thread

    F1 2013 season kicks off today with the launch of 2013 Lotus F1. https://www.youtube.com/lotusf1team Event starting at 1:15 PM CST. Also, here is the list of all the date for car launches. Team Date Venue Lotus January 28 Enstone, UK McLaren January 31 Woking, UK Ferrari February...
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    PSA: New season of Top Gear(UK) starting tomorrow.

    Just a heads up guys. Also, don't forget to follow them on twitter and Facebook.. they post a lot of inserting pics.
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    IIHS starts testing new frontal crash tests. Surprising results inside.

    http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr122012.html Click link for video. Keep in mind that only 13 cars have been tested.
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    CPU Architect from Intel does an AMA on Reddit. Few interesting excerpts.

    AMA= Ask me anything. Link: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/15iaet/iama_cpu_architect_and_designer_at_intel_ama/
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    Pope wants inter-faith alliance against gay marriage.

    http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/21/us-pope-family-idUKBRE8BK0M020121221 Don't bother working towards poverty, human rights, child abuse, etc. Also not a squeak on divorce rates.. yeah ignore everything that does not fit into your preconceived notions and everything will be just fine...
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    Periodic table of beer styles.

    You're welcome!
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    New Youtube layout.. so much white space!!!

    So far.. I am not liking it.
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    Florida man chockes to death after cockroach eating competition.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20503586 And the prize offered? A python. Please lock if this is a repost.
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    Saudi Arabia tracking women, warn male gaurdian. TX expels girl for not wearing RFID

    http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/11/22/saudi-arabia-implements-electronic-tracking-system-for-women/ http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/21/schoolgirl_expelled_rfid_chip/ LOL Texas.. honestly why are they treating kids like prisoners? What is the motive? This is not the way to solve their...
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    Recent trend in porno films..

    I've recently observed that most of the females look very young and under aged(although I am sure they all are 18+). I do not understand this trend at all and it is hard to watch these movies now without feeling like a pedo. I mean most of them are extremely skinny, barely have any T & A. I am...
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    Deal on Logitech Driving force GT.

    Tiger direct has a deal on the wheel(refurbished ) for $60. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...gwQ7eSoQgdzKiw Comes out to a total of about $65 after tax, shipping included.
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    F1 Race Stars: F1 meets Mario Kart in this new arcade racing game from Codemasters

    Demo available now in steam.. http://store.steampowered.com/app/203680/ I am downloading right now, will report soon after playing the game.
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    So a goat escaped from my neighbors farm.

    His wife became all mad and started throwing tantrums which made him sad. So he decided to buy her a dozen roses and a nice vase to make her happy Little did he know his wife was very snappy. He came out with a bruise on his head He later found the goat in a nearby shed Happy to find the...
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    Looks like I've managed to make a fan on the internet.[NFW text]

    The most amusing part was google tagged this as an important email and this was their reason: I'm sorry you got that. It wasn't personal. This sick individual sends these to random members of this and other forums. I edited out the profanity as we would prefer not to have that level of...
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    Drama at Eurogamer.

    The title does not support enough characters but here is what happened: Rob Florence writes a piece on how the standards of game journalists is dropping rapidly in this piece: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-10-24-lost-humanity-18-a-table-of-doritos But one person got so butt hurt...
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    Last of the Mohicans actor Russell Means dies.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-20033596
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    US will become the largest producer of Oil and nautral gas by the end of the decade.

    Title not long enough to include that a few studies are predicting that. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2127202,00.html
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    Study suggests that 26% of human hands in UK have fecal matter on them.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19834975 They say one of the biggest shocks is the level of germs. Findings suggest 11% of our hands are so "grossly contaminated" they are carrying as many germs as a dirty toilet bowl. It's the same for 8% of cards and 6% of notes. We already know...