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    Kindle case question

    My last Kindle broke while traveling.. apparently the screens are sensitive to pressure and I stuff it in backpacks etc. Do the $40 cases prevent this? Or are they soft? Any cheaper alternatives? I travel to places where Kindles aren't sold so it is a huge inconvenience for this to happen again.
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    Confessions

    A couple of years ago at Macy's, I bought a bunch of business clothes at the register. Including shoes. Apparently shoes are paid for at another counter, and without knowing it I walked out with a $120 pair of Ecco shoes without paying. I considered bringing them back. But as an excuse for...
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    This is What Winning Looks Like (Afghanistan)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKHPTHx0ScQ&feature=share&list=PL413299DC95044CED Part 1 of 3 of a great documentary presented by Vice Media. Basically success in Afghanistan is all a show and everyone knows it. Police commanders rape and kill children is standard practice. At least is...
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    Skype alternatives?

    Skype is fucking awful. And I'm going to blame Microsoft because the last time I used it, it was great and that was years ago. However I absolutely have to make international calls frequently. Recommendations?
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    Oh right, this is why baseball rucks

    A-Rod makes more than Houston Astros for a half-season of work: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ailing-rod-more-houston-astros-213651627--mlb.html I don't mind players making a lot of money but it's a joke to call it a competitive league when one team spends $228 million and another $25 million. I...
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    Anyone think Ashley Judd can win?

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/09/ashley-judd-senate-run_n_2843852.html Not wanting to get into your opinion of her politics etc. but just the pure politics of her against McConnell. I think it is unlikely, but I see a path. McConnell's camp might go overboard with the dainty...
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    University research calendars

    I know there's a lot of academics on here, I tried this on a professors forum and got ignored so here goes. What would be the best way to figure out research calendars for universities? It would be even better if I could sort all universities in the world by location of their projects. I...
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    Name your price - hitmen

    http://gma.yahoo.com/blogs/abc-blogs/kindergarten-teacher-school-nurse-held-murder-hire-plot-171429058--abc-news-topstories.html They offered $8k to kill a guy. Every time I hear about these stories it seems like the rate is under $15k. It got me thinking--isn't this a really bad deal for the...
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    Nonprofit salaries

    I'm researching a nonprofit and the founder/president make $85,000 per year. This for an organization with revenue and expenses each about $1 million per year. Then they keep about $250,000 as a general fund. Just wanted to get some initial reaction before I researched what market rate is for...
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    Rubio Watergate

    Yea, yea, I'm actually making a thread about it. What made it so awkward was 1) he maintained eye contact with the camera throughout, and 2) the water was so far away
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    Subpoena question

    I had a former employer send me a cease and desist for a noncompete. I ignored it, and it's not an issue now, but it got me thinking. I have a permanent address different from where I actually live. Very few places have this address (maybe Amazon and some others), and not the employer. If...
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    Looks like I'm doing porn

    Young grasshopper is growing up. Somehow I'm being forced to do porn with the girl I like who knows I like her. We're going as friends, which is cool. Hopefully my STD doesn't go haywire. /blog. Any tips?
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    Anyone here work for themselves?

    I started working for myself last July, from home. So far I've only made ~$7k, but a lot of that has just been a learning experience so I expect to make more in the future. Hard to say how much as the business is still evolving. I think I'll get another $10k in the next week or two so not like...
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    Uhhh....careful, if you go to Eastern Europe

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikolai_Dzhumagaliev Stay safe out there
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    GOP Counter-Offer

    Just started reading this, $2.2 trillion including $800 billion in new revenue. First thoughts are--pretty predictable from here on out? Isn't this what everyone expected with the final deal being +$1 trillion in new revenue? Or am I missing something...
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    John Allen now under investigation

    Shit just got real: http://news.yahoo.com/top-u-commander-afghanistan-under-investigation-scandal-widens-060446701.html It is seeming like Jill Kelley, who initially was just 'caught up in the middle' of this and inadvertently exposed the affair, may now be involved herself. Given how this...
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    You Don't Know Jack [Kevorkian]

    Anyone see this movie? Al Pacino is really great in it, he didn't put in one of his 'going through the motions' performances of his later career. Since the subject matter is so depressing, I think having a great performance from Pacino helps balance it out and make it enjoyable to watch. I...
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    People are weird

    I was working in a commission-only position with a couple guys. Really laid back, from home. Anyway after a few months, I thought things weren't exactly what I was promised, and I didn't see why I was giving 65% to the house and getting nothing in return. I had experience in this role before...
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    Boehner [doesn't] fold on taxes

    http://seattletimes.com/html/politics/2019627006_apusboehner.html Pretty easy to see a coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans passing big changes, bypassing tea party and Eric Cantor types edit: re-read the article, he's really just positioning himself to accuse Democrats of...
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    Website template recommendations?

    I need a simple business website, probably only 2-3 pages. Google Sites is good enough but for various reasons won't work (for one it seems difficult to use your own domain). GoDaddy looks cheap. Any recommendations? I'd prefer not to spend a ton because if it came down to it I could build...
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    Remote desktop setup

    New to this, I want to connect remotely to a Windows 8 machine using Windows 7 Home (for sake of troubleshooting assume 8 us the same as 7, as I'm not seeing any differences). In Windows 8, System Properties>Remote, I've added my Windows 8 user to users "Allow remote connections to this...
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    Is this good enough cover for flaking?

    I got an email about a networking event from someone I work with. I said 'that looks interesting,' but didn't say I wanted to go. He basically said 'I will buy you a ticket, keep your calendar open' a week ago. The company is paying for the ticket and its like $15. The guy himself doesn't have...
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    Better off today than 4 years ago

    Can someone help me understand the avoidance of this question by Democrats on today's Sunday shows? Gov. O'Malley even answered "no." This almost seems coordinated. Especially since the obvious talking point seems to be, 'Yes. Four years ago we were losing jobs at a clip of 800,000 per month...
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    atot effect

    enter "horny" I'd like to see it be the biggest word. Thank you. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/sportspages/2018925700_howdoyoufeelaboutfelixhernandezsperfectgame.html
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    Romney white board

    http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0812/79808.html?hp=l2 It seems clear that Romney made the calculation that if the battle was waged on Medicare, he could win by pounding away on Obama's $716 billion "cut." Ryan is the perfect foil. Two things that will be really disappointing if this...
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    Paul Ryan tshirts

    Nobody in his 12 years of wearing a suit every day has let him know about V-neck tshirts? Dude looks like the office IT guy. That is all I don't know how this has anything to do with politics... or news. Moved to OT where hopefully the thread can die properly. -Admin DrPizza
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    Google search results

    I have a google result for my name that is second to last on the first page, and I'm trying desperately to get rid of it. Any suggestions? I've added some links on my Linkedin profile (the second result) to try to boost some other things. I noticed Meetup groups end up towards the top as well...
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    Why is the norelco guy wearing shoulder pads?

    In the ad on the left that sometimes appears
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    Ever quit unemployed?

    I'm seriously considering leaving my current job without another one lined up. I first realized it wasn't going to be a long term fit maybe 3 months ago, after hints along the way since I started a year ago. Then for the past month as a team we've really struggled. I'd say leaving gained a...
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    Resume question - sales figures

    Are sales figures considered proprietary? In my business the number of deals you close is not a great way of quantifying success--i.e. some people's deals are typically worth $1000 each, while mine are worth over $6000. I have made about $250,000 for my company in the year I've been there...
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    I just learned how to make the best tasting spunk in the world

    Sprinkle some salt on it, to make it extra extra salty, then put it in a container and microwave for a few seconds to make it slightly warm and gooey. http://www.bridgeandtunnelclub.com/detritus/danishcandy.htm You knew this one would get locked. admin allisolm
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    Towing charges

    I live in a busy part of town, and coming home this Friday night at 9pm there was nowhere to park. Impatient, I finally let my car down at one of two private spaces owned by my apartment building. Nobody is usually here, they are reserved for the nightly rental suites in I'm wrong etc. etc...
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    Buffalo wild wings commercials make no sense.

    What kind of fan hopes for overtime? You hope for a win, unless overtime is the only possible alternative (i.e. down by 7 with 5 seconds left in football, but even then you're hoping to tie the game, not really overtime itself). In these commercials, the fans seem to cheer the fact that the...
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    When is a donut a donut?

    What specifically makes any given pastry a donut?
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    imobsters

    Is it just me or is there very little strategy involved in this game? I got addicted to it today and am at Level 13. I just keep attacking people on the hit list and every so often I get $5-$15 million that I use to buy a bunch of real estate. Buying the best equipment is chump change at this...
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    Credit card dispute question

    Against my better judgment I got a Macy's card a few months back (think I even made a thread asking if this was a bad idea, yes it was). I made some returns and ended up with ~$130 in credit on the account. I sort of just let it sit there and forgot about it until today. Last month I made my...
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    I am going to post about something

    and then you come up with a witty response
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    How long is your index finger?

    Measured from the center of the knuckle
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    Credit card sign-up incentives

    How much would it take for you to sign up for a new credit card you had no use for, assuming no annual fees? I did it today at the store to get $60 off my purchase. I'm thinking it was worth it because I don't plan any big loans in the next few years, and I can just cut up the card and forget...
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    Interview follow-up

    Interviewed for a sales job. Interview started with the boss, then two of my would-be co-workers talked to me for 15 minutes or so. Then another two would-be co-workers for another 15 minutes. They all gave me their cards. Do I send them all thank you follow ups? I figure yes.