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    Need a used car rec

    Own: 2011 Ford Edge Limited fairly decked out, 19k miles. Bought in Oct 2010. Wanting: Used car, can be sedan even though I'm 6'5". Prime need is gas mileage and durability. I will be driving a lot more soon than I do now, and the Limited is averaging me 19 or so in my city driving. I'm...
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    I want a 2011 Ford Edge. Give me reasons not to buy one.

    Cliffs: Drive a 2000 sedan and I'm 6'5". No sedan in the cards, I can't take it anymore falling in and climbing out I have a pretty good budget for a new car I don't want a truck, or a full size SUV What am I missing since I'm not an aficionado. I just read some stuff on the 2011, liked...
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    I think my coworker Tom is stealing my KitKats

    I'm going to get his balls
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    Tiger Wood's Mistress Beauty Pageant

    Hate Stern all you want, this shit is radio gold. Anyone else listening to this? I already knew Tiger was a perv, but this is all new sorts of perv being broken down bit by bit.
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    3 Plate Deadlift completed, how long until 4?

    Had a short term goal of 315 for 3 reps on Deadlift, did it on Friday. I think I am officially a novice based on the chart now. 405 is the next goal. I guess my bulking shall continue... Those that calculated this move, how long can I expect? In a perfect world I'd like to get it done...
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    Deadlifting Volume Question

    My current DL 5RM is 240. I have banged out a 1RM of 305 in the past, before I cut some weight(22 lbs) and lost marginal strength. I want to DL, often. I had thought about a 2x a week frequency, one time being a work up to 3x5, and the next time a work up to 5x3 with a higher weight...
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    Need training assistance(Leg)

    Coming to the end of a cut, successful I think. Kept my 5RMs for the most part and have lost 17.5 pounds in about 2.5 months or so. Getting close to adding back the calories and upping the weights. ANYWAY... I had ACL/Meniscus surgery in H.S. ... and the right knee is still not all the way...
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    LB's Workout Journal

    Height: 6'4" Weight: 226 (10/21/09) Current PRs on frequent lifts: Squat 5x245 Deadlift 1x305; 2x285 DB Flat Bench: 8x55x3 Goals: (In the short term maintain weight while adding to main lifts) 5x265 on Squat 5x290 on DL Journal meant to keep me on track as my mind drifts...
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    Body Comp Decision Time

    I'm 6'4" 230 now. Started off at 202. Been on an SS style 5x5 for months now, been eating large, whole milk and the rest. Lifting stats 5RMs: Deadlift 265 Squat 240 Bench 170 OH press 105 Started everything at basically no strength. Bodyfat % as best approximated is ~20%. No idea...
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    This article disturbs me

    Last paragraph... bullshit? So what exactly is in the drink and what's the science behind it? "Green tea with ECGC, ginger, a little bit of guana, caffeine, b vitamins, vitamin c, calcium, chromium. If you drink Celsius 20 minutes before you exercise you are going to burn twice as much...
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    Pure Deadlift Day

    I know TallBill was doing this(maybe still). Every 5th workout or so I just deadlift. I tossed in OH press yesterday afterwards b/c for some odd reason I still had energy, but basically I warmed up and did: 10x135 5x185 5x205 3x225 3x255 3x265x3 That might not be enough volume for...
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    OHP and Deadlift progression question(s)

    OHP: I do a strict, butt clenched standing OHP. I just hit 100 on it yesterday. I did a set of 3, 4, 3 on it. I just couldn't do more each set. I normally shoot for 3x5 on these larger compounds. Do I stick at 100 until it's 3x5, or do I back down to 95 and do more reps? My warm up is...
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    Question regarding when to inject the protein

    Been on an SS 5x5 style program for 4 months or so now. I'm loving the strength increases. Since I have been eating large, I'm gaining the fat I knew I would add as well. I've been adding some moderate cardio after I lift(25 mins or so) 3 days a week for the past 2 weeks or so. Question...
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    Deadlifts after Squatting

    Basically on an SS plan, read thru some of the wiki and elsewhere. On the days I Squat and DL, I squat first with 2 warm up sets and then 3 working sets. My question is, after that is done and I deadlift... am I primed to go right into work sets? I know deadlifts key on the back more... but...
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    Grip Width Q

    Been deadlifting, flat bench and OH pressing with barbells for a bit now and I'm curious as to the grip width on these... I watch videos and most are from the side not showing the front of the bar. Are most of these recommended at shoulder width? I have been wider than shoulder on flat...
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    Question re: Squats

    So at this gym I hit up a couple times a week with a friend(we're working on making it a habit as a joint hang out)... the squat racks are in small numbers and in wide use it seems for us. So, instead of sitting around we decide let's go with DB squats on these days. As newbies we get these...
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    Questiong re: MWF routines

    I've been on a program that is inching closer and closer to SL 5x5 as scripted, and I just do a workout every other day. I read in many places about people who do MWF versions of various workouts. Just wondering why people take the weekend off? Easier to schedule things during a more...
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    CNN front page funneh

    Call me crazy, but do they have Palin giving a Nazi salute right now on cnn.com?
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    Internet Explorer Virus Issue - Help Needed

    On my friend's PC, he found a trojan virus that was attached to his system registry. Not cleaned, when he tried to open internet explorer, it gave the error report message, with the option to send the report or not. When trying to clean the file, Norton was not able to, and when quarantined...
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    Updated, Progress Made, NEED MORE HELP!

    I am having issues with getting my computer to boot. Most everything is running it seems, and I am not getting any beeps, however when I plug in my monitor, the monitor goes to immediate stand by like it is sleeping. DDR 2100 with a DDR333 FSB board will still run right, just not as efficient...
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    Custom Built PC Vendors

    This was posted a few days ago by someone else asking the same Q as I am, but can you guys/gals name some reliable ones to peruse through? I will check them against reseller ratings, but was hoping to look at more than just Cyberpower PC. Any other suggestions? Much appreciated for the help!
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    Pick My Video Card --- PLEASE!

    I know all are variations of one another on this topic, so bare with me: Playing mainly: Galaxies (80% of my gaming) CS HL2 in the future HALO Building a custom system. 2800 P4 512 DDR Looking at: 5700 Ultra (prefer ATI however) 9600 XT 128 9800 SE 128 9600 PRO 256 Please consider...
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    Poker Chips

    Looking to purchase some NOT on Ebay. Half.com was all out of stock. Anyone here ever bought online wholesale or from various vendors? When I do some searching there is just so many to wade through. Looking for a positive exp from someone, for a semi-price conscious buyer. Thanks!
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    Woody and the Whipping Boy(STL, MO relevance)

    anyone evar listen to these guys in the STL area on the Point? They got canned, and I don't know why. anyone got the scoop?
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    Message Links/Advertising

    So, people that post messages that contain links at the bottom of every post to various places, including what seems to be free advertising or personally beneficial...that is cool? 'cause I have one I can link, but not sure if I will get flamed/banned... I am the suxor newb.
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    Online Poker

    So, I am a member at PartyPoker online...and recently with their gabillions of dollars to spend on security, hackers have still been able to get in and shut the system down, transfer money supposedly, etc. My reason for this thread is, anyone out there use pokerstars or the like with more...
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    Quick Vid card question

    Ok, have a a7v8x-x ASUS. 8x AGP Have a Ti4200 64MB 4x card. That should still work correct? backwards compatible? Built a computer and having monitor/screen issues. Can't even see the boot screen or BIOS. Is this correct?
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    I need help!

    Just pieced together a brand new system. Trying to start up and not getting anywhere. Here is set-up and description of problem: amd 2500+ with heatsink and fan Asus a7v8x-x kt400 ddr 2100 (will run at lower than 333 FSB) Ti4200 64MB MSI 52X cd-rom Seagate 80 GB 7200 I connected everything...
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    Carpet Cleaning Q:

    My roommate the moron exploded an ink pen on his bedroom carpeting. He has used conventional carpet cleaners only to turn the dark black spot into brown with hints of purple. As much as he has used, I imagine the carpet is asking for mercy, but since we are moving out and not interested in...
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    Video Card Budget

    My budget for card: max of about 120 Meaning I would bump up for right deal/card. Use will be mainly games. I used to be heavy into DOD, Diablo II(PATCH ANYONE??)...Madden 2004, and all other EA sports games, Thinking of Galaxies, and the like. Haven't owned a comp for about a year...
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    Mouse Question

    Do they make oversided mice for PCs? I am quite tall with rather large hands, and work with a computer about 10 hours a day. Want to be ergonomic and want a larger mouse...mine is starting to bug me big time. stores? online?
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    YACT - Dumbest question yet

    So, someone tell me that an oil change is more difficult that getting under your car and releasing the old and pouring in the new... Yes, I am this moronic with motor vehicles. I do not want to pay someone 20 bucks to do that.
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    Car Question

    So, Jiffy Lube says I need a new Serpentine Belt soon. They can do it for me for $85. I declined. I see buying the belt itself is not expensive. Anyone have any experience with doing this manually? I am pretty cheap and do not want to pay $85 for this. A good resource suggestion, or any...
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    Driving on Expired Motor Vehicle License Sticker

    So...I moved from IL to MO(Missouri) and my license sticker expired. The process is REDICULOUS to get a new MO registration. Since my car is 3 years old, I have to get EVERYTHING possible done. To add to the frustration, everything is done in different places. Purpose for the POST: What's...
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    AGP question

    Are most 8x AGP cards backwards compatible? Say, I have a GF4 Ti4200 4x and purchasing an 8x AGP motherboard. Compatible? Drop in performance?
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    Ti4200 Question

    So, I will be buying one of these in the near future.... I hear not so great things about Chaintech...any recomendations on brand? Had a PNY in my last system with no problems. Thanks for the help in advance.