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    Broad question for GMAT

    For all shapes/figures that do NOT state "drawn to scale" Should i always assume that it is not drawn to scale? or can i use the corner of a piece of paper to see if an angle is 90 degrees or something like that. I guess more simply put: i'm practicing on a kaplan gmat book, and i dont...
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    deleted not going anywhere Closed since the OP has deleted the OP. admin allisolm
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    If you were charged with murder and you knew you were innocent... Would you

    You have been wrongfully charged with 2nd degree murder. Possible Life in Prison. The entire country wants to see you go to jail/hung. If you are let go... You will probably die anyways. What would you do? (say what you would do? where? why?) If I were in his situation, i would've bailed...
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    YES the 2014 M3 pics have been released. Sad to see it go down to a v6 turbo though

    http://www.insideline.com/bmw/m3/2014/2014-bmw-m3-preview.html Not a fan of the turbo. Wish it still had the v8 of the current gen. sigh dream car.... better win that lotto tonight http://i.imgur.com/7Ywv5.jpg
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    pet in dire situation, already gone to vet, need advise from long time cat owners

    My gf's mom's cat has done blood tests and an ultrasound. All results have come back normal except for an increased amount of platelits. Vet's hypothesize it may be some sort of intestinal problem but insist that we let her do a colonoscopy procedure. They also keep insisting that we give her a...
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    Corsair H60 Users, Can you install an additional fan onto the side?

    Any luck on making a cheapo h80?
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    Anyone know the brand/model of that faucet where you touch with your wrist/forearm?

    I remember seeing that commercial where you use your wrists/forearm to turn on the water faucet. I'm trying to get that for my mom for christmas. I'm trying to google it but i dont think im searching for the right keywords. Anyone know what im talking about?
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    Just got a Nikon 10-24mm Nikkor lens to add to my set instead of a D7000 upgrade!

    As i have always heard, get some good glass first. I can always upgrade to d7001 later or something. But this will have to do with my d3000. Can't wait to shoot with this lens. w000t
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    What do you guys think of d7000 on amazon for $1644 with 18-200mm vrII

    Ebay has Recent listings (within 1 week) selling the 18-200mm for $730-780: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAND-NEW-Nikon-18-200mm-f-3-5-5-6G-AF-S-ED-VR-II-Nikkor-Lens-/320770988057?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item4aaf70d819#ht_500wt_1156...
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    My kitten has a heart murmur, He needs to be neutered but needs a cardiologist (pics)

    So my kitten 11 months old needs to get neutered. But my vet says he can't do it because he has a heart murmur. I've called 4 different animal cardiologists, and ive heard two different opinions. I'd actually go drop by, but each consultation is $130-150 bucks. Two cardiologists are...
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    i want to buy a non mountain bike,one that is like what the camry is to the sedan/car

    you know what i mean? like a camry/honda accord kinda not a kia, but super reliable and something to get started for a 3mile bike ride to work everyday, and the occasional weekend exercise biking. hmm maybe 50 miles a week, so 2500 miles a year? again i konw bicycles go from 100 to 10,000...
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    Started work in El Segundo, (SW Los Angeles). Still commuting 1.5 horus...

    I'm trying to move within 20min driving distance. Is this pretty much true? is long beach within reasonable commute? and how dangerous is that. I currently live in duarte and do a 1.5 hour each way commute. i'm moving closer by the end of the month. i have posted about working here...
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    i've researched the right pan, now i need recommendations for an all-clad

    so i heard that all-clad is one of the best pans out there, any recommendations for a 12inch all clad saute pan? should i buy in a set or individual. thanks.
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    bout to buy a new place of my own (first home) i want an uber uber L shaped couch.

    any recommendations. i have always dreamed of the awesomest of L couches when i got my new place. i dont care for leather, i think it would stick to my bare ass. any recommendations. hopefully not more then 1.5-2k? shoot
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    Just bought a new laptop, best way to extend battery life

    So i just got a new laptop, alienware m11x r2 for reference. i use my laptop 80% at home in my room. whats the best way to extend its battery life. if im at my desk do i have the laptop plugged in at all times. or do i take it out let the battery life drain, then replug? or do i remove the...
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    Verizon Motorola Bionic release date? (i can't access 90% of the intraweb at work)

    hey, anyone know when this is getting released to verizon? gizmodo/engadget/and every blog, most tech websites are blocked at work (including every video game website). so i cant search this information properly. thanks in advance.
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    why bash on christians so much?

    is there any reason in particular why atheists feel the need to bash on christians? i've never seen one of these attacks on islam.
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    Anyone from San Gabriel Valley thats been "Garden" or those types of resturants?

    you know what im talking about, the "garden" resturant in arcadia, and the other 10 on valley blvd in san gabriel/alhambra/monterey park. they close at like 3am-5am and serve a good shrimp wonton for liek 6 bucks, and a million other types of things from grilled cheese, to seafood, to even a...
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    anyone from LA know about the traffic on the 405?

    Im about to take a job in El Segundo by LAX. Im curious how bad is that traffic/commute in the morning going southbound from Santa Clarita/San fernando valley, and back. My hours would likely be 6:30 or 7 to 4/4:30? Is it bumper to bumper every morning and afternoon? or only when there are...
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    i'm a big wuss, i can't find my cat, and i want to cry Update: still no cat =*( wahhh

    im 24 and got my first pet ever, a adopted 1.5year old cat, who i called fig. ive only had it for about 2 months and ive truly bonded with my cat. i've never had another pet, and this weekend my roomate said she'd watch it for me when i was gone for 2 days. now im back and she says she doesnt...
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    Running on 3 of 4 bolts/lugnuts for 4 days, im worried?

    long story short, rear right bolt was stripped, last shop to install new tires mustve installed too tight. friend removed the stripped bolt, so im running on 3 of 4 doing under 50 MPH as he suggested. i wont get it fixed in 2 days. i have to drive a 70 miles round trip for work and will not...
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    Ive read alot of avsforums and ive noticed that many ppl get replacements!

    i've seen in many many threads on both plasma and lcd that ppl are talking about a 55 inc lcd or a 54 inch plasma are "receieving" this tv as a replacment... so did you guys have 3-4 year warranties? or how are you getting these new $2000 complimentary? so on the flip side i heard warranties are...
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    Anyone in a Parttime MBA or eMBA program here?fulltime MBA? (USC/UCLA preferred)

    I'm doing it. I'm going to start studying for my GMATs and plan for a 2011 parttime MBA program. i'm considering UCLA/USC as my top two choices since im in Socal. took my first practice math portion of the test and got a complete bonerrrrrrrr got a 33/37 on my first shot .... now to do the...
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    Do the Polk Audio Monitor 60's pair with the 40's

    I remeber reading on a thread that the monitor 60's pair up with the monitor 30's instead of the 40's. The post had said something about the tweeter sizes not matching up. So is there anything wrong or not matched up if i get 60's for front and 30's for rear. Thanks
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    Choosing between the popular 55-200mm VR zoom lens or the newer 55-300mm VR

    This will be a gift to my gf who i bought a Nikon D3000 last christmas. I wanted to get her a zoom lens this year for her birthday. I know very little about cameras. The reviews for both VR lens are very good. The 55-200 is $190 and the 55-300 is $360. Is it really worth two times the...
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    Please advise between two Santoku knives for my awesome mom. Shun or Wostof

    I'm looking between two highly rated santoku knives in the 100-150 dollar price range on amazon. last minute gift, will do 1 day delivery. http://www.amazon.com/Shun-DM0702-Cl...9172849&sr=1-9 or http://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-4183-7...9173013&sr=1-2 please advise. she...
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    What are the best starting hands for Omaho PLO High? (filter at work blocks gambling)

    I was dabbing into some PLO on full tilt yesterday (micro stakes) for shits and giggles, and i know the starting hands lineup is different then holdem. Can anyone show me/ paste me the best starting hands for omaha plo, ive got anotehr 5 horus of work and im dying to see what are the best...
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    i know nothing about cats, but my roommates cat does this thing and i cant understand

    Never been a cat/dog owner so i know very little about both animals. Anyhow, i just moved into a house with other roommates/tenants and one of them has a super adorable 2 year old cat. It looks pretty much like these 2 cats...
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    my "landlord",he rents from the owner, wants to make changes to lease, Legal question

    The guy that rents the house from the owner, is subleaseing me a room for a percentage of the total rent. I know this topic can go a million different f-ing ways. but id like to focus on one thing. My roommate, the guy that i rent this room from sends an e-mail that says... "First I...
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    Any concert pianist/orchestral musician? any pilots? to describe the +/- of the job

    I'm thinking about two possible career switches. I'm having a hard time googling about the life of a concert pianist/ or orchestral muscians. I've seem to find enough salaray information, but include yours as well if you dont mind. But more IMPORTANTLY, i cannot find information such as...
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    ZOMG my muscles are actually growing

    yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy... i was about 138 a month ago, and im about 145 now. im 95% sure its not fat weight but muscle. i can feel that there is muscle on my pecs that were never there before. i contribute much of it to the whey protein i take, 2 servings a day on the 3 days i work...
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    I have a can of tuna, need sug. for healthy way to eat it without wanting to vomit

    I hate the way tuna tastes so bland, and im working on cutting the mayo out of my diet, anyone have a good reciepe or suggestion. i know this works against the general rule that all yummy things are unhealthy. but im trying to find another way to eat tuna wihtout just jamming it with mayo and...
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    quick! can't find answer in google, what is the pointy hair in the middle of the ....

    the pointy hair part in middle of the forehead that points down called something liek crows nest or ravens nest or i dunno wtf its called.. thanks
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    family guy fans, need help locating an episode, DIRE NEED

    i remember watching a 30min to 1 hour preview of a family guy episode, i thought it was maybe the 100th episode but i'm not sure. the special featured a mockumentary of "screenings" of family guy to random people, many of which who hated family guy, said it was a "horrible show", said that it...
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    building mass/muscle, intake of 1g of protein for every lbs. you weight? any truth?

    i googled some muscle building tips and whey protein facts, and i came across this website that stated.... "If you are serious about weightlifting, I recommend you eat as many grams of protein to pounds you have in your body. Therefore, if you weigh 200 pounds you should eat 200 grams of...
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    Smaller black specks on the bottom of the Brita Filter, Safe?

    I'm not talking about the larger ones on the top of the brita filter, but i notice minor amounts of smaller black specs in the bottom of the pitcher. I googled this but im not finding solid evidence of it being safe. Brita, the manufacturer says it is safe, or "food grade" whatever the fak...
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    2 low end subs or 1 semi-low end sub

    My setup Denon AVR-790 Energy Classics Take 5 LG42LH40 Polk Audio PSW110 I went to costco and finally saw the Energy ESW-8HG everyone was talking about on slickdeal forums here and there. So my question is this. Do i use my dual subs Polk Audio PSW110+ Energy ESW-8HG (125+110) ($235...
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    THIS Tv show needs more love in america: Trailer Park Boys

    http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0290988/ Its a canadian comedy based off of bunch of hooligans in a trailer park and their plans to get big, but somehow always failing. Its freaking awesome. If you appreciate south park, you'll appreciate this show i think... either way this show needs way...
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    Anyone Franchise Owner's here? I'm thinking about opening a ...

    Rita's Italian Ice http://www.ritasice.com/ I have about 150k cash, and i see they require about 200-350k startup. (I understand i can get that through 3rd party loans) I've read some information on some franchise websites, but i was wondering if anyone has any experience in buying a...
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    I just installed a HTPC with Boxee, but i believe the hulu add-in is gone? true?

    I wouldve went with Windows media center, but i use hulu all the time. I just installed boxee for the first time and i cant find hulu. has it been removed? Thanks