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    SMOKING: NEC Closeout $145 refurbished EA274wmi

    Found this over at [H] http://www.necdisplay.com/p/desktop-monitors/ea274wmi-bk-r Free Ship Code: FREESHIPVE Pretty nice IPS panel with 1440p res.
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    Pre workout meals

    A few questions for you guys. 1. What are some good pre-workout meal for lifting? 2. How soon before your workout do you eat? 3. If you can't eat, Is a protein shake with a carb heavy composition (ie syntha 6) as effective as a balanced meal with carbs and protein? Thanks
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    Mklink not working

    I used to use mklink to link steam games from different drives all the time...now, my steam directory shows the junction (i.e. the game folder with an arrow on the icon) and the cmd prompt confirmed that the junction was created but when I try to launch the games, it says missing exe. Any...
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    any program that can translate an mp3 from spanish to english?

    So I need to transcribe an interview that was recorded in Spanish as an mp3. Are there any programs that can translate the mp3 recording to English?
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    Any good monitor calibrators in the $100 range?

    Looking at the Datacolor Spyder4Express S4X100 or ColorMunki Smile. Thoughts?
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    Anyone have a root canal done?

    I'm no stranger to dental work but I was told yesterday that I need to get my first root canal done. I haven't been to sleep all night at the thought. My dentist assured me that its a pretty painless process but I've been reading some horror stories online. So what am I in store for?
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    Just bought a new monitor, lots of bleeding

    Just purchased this monitor. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-643-_-Product Here is a pic in the dark: Is this much bleeding normal? I'm thinking about sending it back... EDIT: here is a shot of my ancient Dell 2707 for comparison:
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    Plugged in HDMI monitor, sound gone

    Haven't posted a thread in a while but this is driving me crazy. I plugged in a new HDMI monitor, windows defaulted the audio playback to the monitor. I go into sounds and disable the monitor at set the sound card as the playback device but still not audio! I try to play the tone and I get...
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    Wolfenstein: The New Order (PC) $16.32 GMG

    Use code B9J1L1-0AZCS9-S0IASV http://www.greenmangaming.com/s/us/en/pc/games/shooter/wolfenstein-new-order/ Courtesy of SD.
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    Learning OS X

    Thinking about getting a MacBook. I'm about to pull the trigger but my biggest concern is learning how to use a new OS. What's the best way to go about it??
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    2013 rMBP 13.3 - $1149 shipped, no tax in most states

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._notebook.html Best deal I've found for this particular model.
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    Looking to get a used Macbook Retina

    3 questions: 1. Does anyone have any thoughts between the 15 and the 13 as far a functionality? Note I only use my laptop without an external monitor when I am traveling. Otherwise, it's plugged into an external monitor. 2. Am I losing out any major improvements by getting a used 2013...
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    2012+ back lights possible on a 2010 Prius?

    I have a friend who offered to sell me his 2010 prius really cheap. He bought it for his dad who didn't like it in the first place and now the dad had a health issue that prevents him from driving all together. Anyway, I very much prefer the 2012+ back lights to the 2010 model. Would the...
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    Logitech G710+ (Cherry MX Brown) $100 Shipped at EGG

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...6299&nm_mc=KNC
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    Thief (2014) PC - $10.19 [Steam Activation]

    http://www.getgamesgo.com/category/thief-sale Credit to travbrad over at [H]
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    2 day hangover?

    So I went 1 month without a drop of alcohol. On Friday, I drank pretty heavily. Felt like crap Saturday. Slept and went to my go to pedialyte + aspirin recovery. I was tired but feeling much better by the evening. I felt almost 100% this morning and good enough to go to the gym. Everything...
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    Recommend me a low cost CONSERVATIVE mutual fund

    Looking very closely at VWINX...any other recommendations??
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    Scotch Drinkers -- help

    I don't drink scotch. I know nothing about it. Both my bosses are huge scotch guys so I was thinking about getting them bottles for x-mas. Any recommendations in the $80-100 range? I was thinking of J Walker Platinum. Thanks.
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    YAHIT (health insurance)

    I don't know how people afford this shit. For the first time, I am paying for "part" of my policy at work. My portion is $1600 a year...just for myself. A family on my same plan would pay $6000/year. This is for higher end HMO coverage. My company (large group) also offers PPO...that...
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    Deadlifting with a false grip?

    So I switched up my grip at the gym today to a false grip to add a few more pounds and it worked! At what weight should one switch to a false grip??
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    Having a dog while at work

    So my roommate finally caved after years of pressure and agreed that I can get a dog. This will be the first dog that I will be responsible for (I had a dog when I was younger but apart from the occassional walk, my parents did all the heavy lifting). Anyway, my question is this: can I...
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    New Car Recommedations

    Looking for somethings with GREAT MPG. Here are my criteria/circumstances: - Daily drive: 40 miles in heavy / bumper to bumper traffic - new or used, doesn't matter - looking to keep payment around $300, with some wiggle room for taxes, etc. - looking into electric as possibility -...
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    Thermaltake eSPORTS MEKA Mechanical keyboard $29.99AR

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823162015 These use Cherry MX Blacks. http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Tt_eSPORTS/Meka/3.html
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    Smoking: 1000W Coolermaster GOLD PSU for $130AR (SEASONIC OEM!)

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171078 Use Code: 0813BTS43 http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=344
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    Swiftech pulling h220 from US market

    http://www.swiftech.com/pr-7-19-13-h220-removedfromus.aspx
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    Interesting job interview today...

    Starts with hiring partner (who was essentially wearing a muscle tee) saying: "Forget this resume...tell me about your fantasy football picks." It was suppose to be a 30 min interview but all that was spent on on fantasy football...then he asked me a few work related questions, generally...
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    Hurt back

    I have had lower back pains (on the left side) for quite some time. It keeps getting re-aggravated. Maybe a muscle but doc has not ruled out a disc bulge. Herniated disc is unlikely as the pain is not that bad at all. Anyway, are there any good leg workouts I can do that doesn't involve...
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    The cop involved in the UC Davis pepperspraying incident has a Workers Comp case

    "...claiming he suffered psychiatric injury from the 2011 confrontation." Lulz http://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2013/07/victim-2
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    when to stop bulking?

    I started exercising to lose weight. I went from 200 pounds to 160, started getting visble abs, but then I decided that I want to add more muscle so I started to bulk. Now I'm at 175...I think the extra carbs are really helping at the gym because although I'm hitting plateaus, I'm getting...
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    Delete oos

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    Anyone passed on a job offer and then went crawling back?

    I'm just curious if anyone here pass up an offer and then re-initiated contact with the potential employer to express interest in the position after the fact? I'm think about doing this and trying to think of the least pathetic way of expressing my interest.
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    Very weak left wrist

    So I generally have small wrists but my left one ALWAYS hurts after the gym...I mean for days on end. I bought one of those grips thinking that it may help. Grant it, I don't use it too often but if nothing else, it's clear evidence that the left wrist is far worse off. With my right hand, I...
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    Ran into a punk kid at McDonald's today.

    Went to McDonald's for a quick coffee. I work in a weird part of town that has a lot of businesses/wealth but is also improvised. You are guaranteed to run into a begger on a lunch break. Sure enough I spotted a guy in a wheel chair with obvious mental deficiencies at the counter at the...
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    Going to buy a Vitamix this week..need recipies

    I'm going to start my cut phase in October...looking for some good recipes for meal replacement type shakes/smoothies for a cut and something that I can throw on for additional calories while bulking.
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    Duke Grad Student Lived in Van to Avoid Graduate Debt

    http://finance.yahoo.com/news/duke-grad-student-secretly-lived-in-a-van-to-escape-loan-debt-194021112.html?page=all
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    HOT: Sparkle 850W GOLD PSU $61.96AR

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...169&CatId=2534 This is a Great Wall OEM unit (also sold as OCZ ZX series). Reviews: http://www.techwarelabs.com/sparkle-gold-class-850w-psu/ http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/3669/sparkle_scc_850af_gold_class_850w_power_supply/index.html...
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    Tandem Skydive

    Anyone done one of these? How safe are they?
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    Weightgainers -- what's the point?

    So I see a lot of people raving about weight gainers when they go on sale (specifically on SD)...they seem to be pricey. I spoke to a trainer friend of mine about using a gainer. He recommended against it if (for nothing else) from a price perspective. Rather, he recommended the...
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    resume question

    So I've been at my current job for 6 weeks now and for reasons I won't go into here, it doesn't appear to be working out. I was contacted about another position and was requested to forward my resume for consideration. Should I put my current position on the resume despite the fact that...
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    [SOLD OUT] XFX (Seasonic) 650W Modular PSU $39.99AR at egg

    Hurry this is a shellshocker. I've been running this PSU for nearly 1.5 years without a single hiccup. I can't think of anything that competes with it @ this price. Great PSU/Great price. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817207022