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  1. onlyCOpunk

    I bought a "new" used car today!

    Totally stoked. Settled everything today on a fully loaded 2010 BMW 323i from a dealer which came BMW certified. First time going through the process on my own, my haggling needs work. I'm not going to say how much I paid for it because the auto market here is completely different from the US...
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    The Sega Channel

    Does anyone remember the Sega Channel? How great it was. Such a good concept.
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    Nintendo 3DS and Glasses?

    Basically the question is will the 3DS work with prescription glasses? I wear contacts most of the time, but the majority of times I would probably use the system are those situations in which I would be relaxing and wearing my glasses, plane trips, before bed, etc... Have googled, but have...
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    Getting paid monthly is the worst!

    The first week is all fun and games until you start paying all your bills and realise you have to budget the remainder out. That is all
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    Cheap version of XP online?

    Just curious, I'm trying to setup Bootcamp on my MBP without spending a fortune on a copy of Windows. I remember when I upgraded to Windows 7 on my old laptop I had found an online student deal through MS that only cost $30 and it was a digital copy. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any deals...
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    Has anyone successfully switched from iOS to Android?

    I'm getting pretty annoyed with the fact that the iPhone4 has been out for 2 months here, and no one can still get their hands on them due to stock shortages, so I've been eyeing up Android phones. The more I read, the more I like, the only problem is that since using iPods and iPhones since...
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    I'm being forced to buy healthcare! ACK

    So I've reached the threshold of being forced to buy private healthcare :( I finally earn enough to be in that tax backet which is good, but now if I don't buy healthcare I'm going to get taxed an extra 1.5% to pay for Medicare (which is public health). Oh what a world!
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    Guitar Hero PS3 dongles

    Yes I said dongle, but more importantly I've lost the dongle to one of my guitars, and without buying a whole new guitar, is there a place to just buy a dongle from? I'm scoured eBay, but nothing.
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    Going to Japan this weekend, any game tips?

    So I'm off to Japan this weekend and was curious if anyone knew of anything exclusive to Japan that I can pick up from there for PS3 game wise or anything. Preferably something that didn't rely heavily on the language since I cannot read Japanese.
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    Oysters and Tuna Steaks

    Just got back from the fish markets with a dozen sydney rock oysters and a kilo of fresh caught and cut tuna steaks. nummy num. That is all.
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    Catch-22 of job hunting

    So my Masters is finished, and I'm about to cast of the part time administration job I had been doing for the last year and a half while I was in Uni in search of a proper job that relates to my spankin' new degree. But how in this workaday world is anyone supposed to start a new profession...
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    Delta Airline thoughts?

    I need to book a flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, and Los Angeles back to Sydney, and so far Delta is my cheapest option. I've flown United from San Fran to Sydney once, and it was absolute rubbish, so I'm kind of hesitant to take Delta on two cross Pacific flights. Has anyone done these...
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    Finished my Masters now what?

    I've just finished a Masters in Accounting doing it full time for the past two years, but I can't figure out how to market myself to employers. Many jobs go through recuirtment agencies, and they base job performance on past experience, which I have, but it was two years ago so I feel out of...
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    Looks like it's time to quit smoking! Now with super graphic ad!

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/29/2885725.htm As of tonight smokes go up another 25%. They're already around $13-$15 for a 25 pack. On another note, for all those opposer to public health, it's a potential solution as many don't believe in people who smoke all their lives then...
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    Xbox Live Games on Demand

    This is just a little bit of a gripe... My Xbox is Australian, my live account is not and is tied to the US. Today I tried to download a game on demand, but Xbox Live wont let me saying that the game is not meant for my region. It is utter horsecrap. Especially when the game I was trying to...
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    Japanese Amusement Parks?

    I'm going to Japan for 11 days in August. I imagine Japan would have some crazy off the wall theme park. Anyone know of any?
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    Tax courses from H&R Block?

    I was thinking of doing one these courses from an income tax company and picking up some casual work during the tax season which starts in July here. Anyone done one of these course, and if so what were your experiences, impressions, and did you find it opened up any new job opportunities? I...
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    RJ45 ports in apartment

    I've never really thought about it until tonight, but here's my question. In my apartment by the 'study area' there are two RJ45 connections. One is for the phone, because I get a dialtone, and the other no dialtone. There are also RJ45 connections in each room, but none get a dialtone...
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    Is it really neccessary to have 360 connected to the Internet?

    I ask because my 360 is not near my router, and I'm not dropping $100 on a wifi adapter. I've used Internet Connection sharing a couple times to get updates and stuff, but other then that it stays offline. I really only play single player games, and don't have a Gold account. Yet I always...
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    Resume writiting services

    Has anyone ever had their resume professionally written for them? I'm getting kind of annoyed with this job hunt thing and being unemployed is starting to wear thin. I'm beginning to think I need a to come at it from a different angle. Anyone use one before, have any advice or tips on how...
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    Help, I need another book to read!

    Just finished what I was reading, and now I need something new, something out of the ordinary. I'm thinking a fiction written around Nazi germany. But nothing having to do with the actual war, or at least not focused on the warside of the times.
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    PS3 sell or keep, fat vs slim

    So I've recently purchased a Sony Bravia tv that comes with a free PS3 Slim 120gb. I already own a 60gb PS3, and now am at a crossroads about which I should sell. They both have their ups and down. Discuss...
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    If I ever manage to get this drunk, someone shoot me

    This video made me crack up immediately Drunkest Guy Ever
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    Bargaining wih Real Estate Agents

    So I'm hunting for a new apartment/house/unit whatever. I went to a few open inspections last weekend and there was barely anyone at them. The rental market here is down because of the recession I believe, or it's just an off time of the year to be looking. So...I found this really nice...
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    Cisco Systems anyone?

    If so, what are some of their key strategic and operational strategies? I'm doing an assignment, and while I have a couple that have been laid out in case studies, I'm trying to think outside the box a little and brainstorm a bit, especially since the case studies are from 2001.
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    Blood Red Sky

    Sydney Morning Herald This is what I woke up to today. Red coming in the windows like someone had thrown paint on them.
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    housemate refuses to pay internet bill

    claims he shouldn't have to pay because he doesn't have a computer...fair enough, but then he continues to use the wifi with his iphone and asks my other housemate to borrow her computer. i've already changed the password AND denied his iphones mac address, and told him he can't use the...
  28. onlyCOpunk

    Why is there so much gay bashing on these boards?

    ??? And why do the mods let it continue? There's no topics about racism or any other discrimination against minorities? these topics really bring out the idiot in people.
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    Does answering "C" really work?

    I have a 15% exam tomorrow. And I've been busting my balls studying this whole past week, but I'm not seeming to get anywhere. I'm fully contemplating just answering C to every question (it's multiple choice) instead of actually trying and putting the wrong answer because it "sounds" right.
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    Olympus Waterproof Cameras

    I just bought a Tough 6000 series Olympus camera that is supposed to claim it is waterproof up to 3m. I was using it, not for the first time in water, this weekend. It started acting funny and just shut down completely. I let it dry off before I opened the battery case, when sure enough it...
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    Writing a letter of advice

    So I'm working on an assignment for my Corporations Law paper, and I have to write a letter of advice to a gold mining company wanting to raise capital. It's supposed to revolved around Chapter 6D of the 2001 Corporations Act. Just curious if anyone has any tips to look for when investigating...
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    just saw wolverine

    and it was pretty good. i wonder how wolverine managed to keep his so voluptuous the whole time.
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    space heaters in the bathroom?

    so it's getting to be that time of year when heat is needed. my bathroom is like an ice box, and no we do not have central heating. in any case in an attempt to "dry out" and make visits to the bathroom more enjoyable I have plugged in an oil heater. the bathroom is all tile, and...
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    So I'm sitting on Waikiki Beach

    And I don't know what all the fuss is about? The beach isn't that great, and there's a million fat Americans. We've got much better beaches then this in Australia.
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    I'm addicted to flight searching

    maybe it's the gfc, or the the thrill of travelling, but lately i've been extremely addicted to searching for flights to various places. albeit i've found some really good deals, but I can't stop! it's an expensive habit!
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    my apartment was burgled

    and they stole my 42" plasma, 3 weeks ago, but they left my box like they were taunting me. I am sad. If anyone stumbles upon a "hot" Soniq plasma, please let me know.
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    all hopped up on coffee

    11:15 on friday morning and i'm all jittered out, i think i've had too much coffee but it's so good. sadly i can't think of what to do with myself now.
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    Back from Vietnam

    and boy was that place a dump. It has been way too tainted by the western world and the viatnamese will say anything to get money out of you.
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    Going to Vietnam tomorrow!!!

    I'm excited, 12 days of it. That is all.
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    legal obligations of a lease

    About 4 months ago I went in on an apartment with 2 other friends. Now one of the girls I live with wants to move out because she found a "better place." Problem is all she thinks she is obligated to is finding us a new housemate. Fair enough, but I asked her tonight, well what if we don't...