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    Quick 401k Rollover Question

    Hi guys, Quick question for you all. I recently quit my job, and in the process rolled my 401k over to a third-party brokerage. My employer also sent me a check for a certain amount in addition to the rolled-over amount. Online, it's referred to as a "Nontaxable Credit Rollover." I know that...
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    Do you leave your curtains/blinds open or closed?

    I live in a first floor apartment inside a courtyard, and I leave my curtains closed practically 24/7. While it'd be nice to have more natural light when I'm home during the day (like weekends), I really hate the idea of everyone walking by seeing what I'm up to and checking out my apartment -...
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    Hit a goose at 60mph - now car is leaking

    Hi guys, Sorry for the long post in advance. I drive a 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan with ~40,000 miles. Maintenance was done recently and an oil change is due in about 1,000 miles, for what its worth. I was driving back from Boston on Saturday and was going about 60mph down a steep hill. At...
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    Serious roommate issues with drugs...

    I apologize in advance for the long post, but this is a pretty serious problem and requires some significant explaining to understand the whole picture. Just some background information first: I am a college junior living off-campus in “Collegetown” with 5 other roommates. All six of us are...
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    What phone is worth the most money?

    Long story short, I'm able to pick up any AT&T phone for the price it costs with a new contract. Since I'm very happy with my Samsung Focus, I want to buy a phone at new-contract price (ex. iPhone for $199, Focus for $99, etc.;) and resell it immediately. Is the iPhone still the one with the...
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    I just bombed my final round interview...

    Fuckin A. Good thing life goes on. /blogs.atot.com UPDATE: Got the call the day after the interview (as I was getting ready to board the plane back to school). Got the job! Completely out of the blue but I guess I did better than I thought. Can't even tell you guys how happy I am.
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    Lost my voice

    I did a lot of shouting last night and now my voice is super raspy and doesn't sound good at all. I have a very important interview in the AM over the phone. Any tips on getting it back to normal, or at least better, by then?
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    Leather gloves with a suit?

    Stupid question, I know...but can I wear black leather gloves (Ralph Lauren) with a 2-button dark-grey suit? Going to a lunch and pre-interview "networking event" with a big bank. Obviously I wouldn't wear the gloves inside...
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    Recommend a fiction book...

    Got a Kindle DX and want to read some fiction. Some background: I'm 20 years old, junior in college, and I can't remember the last fiction book I've read (a shame to say). I think the last book I've read was Choke by Chuck Palanuik, which I enjoyed. Would love a good thriller, but something with...
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    So, who else got a WP7 phone?

    Just picked up the Focus from my local AT&T store...they had plenty in the back they said. Got it off contract ($499), and was in and out. Still setting it up and getting used to it, but I love it so far. It's REALLY fast, and the menu design is gorgeous. Not much else to say yet, other than...
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    People who chew with their mouth open

    Stop, its nasty. Thanks!
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    State Farm Personal Article Insurance (laptop)

    So my parents (I'm a junior in college) just added my laptop to their State Farm policy as a "personal article," insured for $1041.60. Costs them about $15 a year, they say. Any idea how this works? If I break/lose/have my laptop stolen, I just call SF and they send me a check? Do I buy a new...
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    Just got the Torch

    Nowhere nearly as slow as everyone made out to be. Browser is OK...that actually is the slow part of the phone, but its usable. I really only view mobile websites anyways, which works fine. Much better than the original BB browser. Like it so far, seems snappy and the keyboard rules...
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    Illuminati - WTF?

    A friend of mine from my old school came over last night for the first time in a little over a year. He insisted on showing me YouTube videos about "The Illuminati." From what I remember about the Illuminati, it has to do with the concept of a New World Order - that a small number of people...
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    Just watched Mulholland Drive...

    That first scene took me by surprise. An awesome, unexpected surprise. Kick-ass movie too. That's all.
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    Should this bother me?

    This summer I’ve been interning in NYC and living in my aunt’s unoccupied apartment. I let my best friend since middle school live with me for free, since he too is working in the city, and cannot afford a place here right now. Anyway, when we’re both relaxing, I tend to plug...
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    Desmond Tutu talks about Obama's AIDS policy

    Interesting read...seems like Obama really needs to step up and do as he promised.
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    The scene is failing tonight...

    Neither Hung nor Entourage are "available" yet. Yeah I know, its only been 42 minutes, but we all know that it's normally available within 10. Just sayin.
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    Ya(ups)t

    So this is supposed to arrive today. Not sure how that can happen seeing as how it’s past noon and its not even on a truck. Should I just expect it tomorrow at this point? Fvck UPS. http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/7695/trackingn.jpg
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    Wow, I'm out of shape...

    Just signed up for the gym today after a year-long hiatus from working out. Ran a mile at a relatively slow pace (6mph) and was absolutely exhausted afterwards. WTF. Goddman bullshit if you ask me. Time to start going everyday and get back in shape... FWIW, I'm ~10lbs overweight for my size.
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    HDBits

    So...anyone got an invite ;)? I've got a Waffles invite up for grabs...
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    Classical Music...

    is fvcking epic. That's all.
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    Groupon

    Just found out about this site today - I think it's pretty cool, but based on the limited search results I found on AT, people seem to think otherwise. Care to explain? I got a $8 gift certificate for a local food place today for $4...can't go wrong? In case anyone doesn't know, Groupon is a...
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    AT&T Wireless in NYC

    So I've lived in Central NJ and Ithaca, NY recently, and have had no problems with my AT&T Wireless 3G service with my Nexus One. In fact, I recently clocked 3200+ KB/s on AT&T's 3G network. No dropped calls, nothing. I moved to Manhatten on Friday, and now 75%+ of my calls are dropped at...
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    Switch from Nexus One to Palm Pre Plus?

    How dumb of an idea is this? I love the Nexus One, but hate typing on it. No other gripes with the phone - its really the best phone I've ever had, and I've had at some point virtually every major smartphone in the past two years. iPhone 2G/3G, HTC Hero, BlackBerry Bold, Nokia e71, etc. Only OS...
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    Can I make money selling the iPhone 4G?

    So I'm eligible for an AT&T upgrade on my account, but don't need it since I bought the Nexus One. Is this an opportunity for me to buy the 4G when it comes out for $199, unlock/jailbreak it, and then eBay it for major profit?
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    First time cooking...

    So I'm 20, just finished my sophomore year of college, and need to learn how to cook. I'm living with friends in an apartment next year, so I'll need to be able to cook lunch/dinner for myself (and no, Raman and Easy Mac doesn't count). For good practice, my mom is going away tomorrow for ten...
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    Calculus I help?

    Not a extremely difficult problem, I just can't remember for the life of me how to do it. Here goes: A pizza cools at a rate proportional to its difference from room temperature. a). When the pizza temperature is 200C, is the rate of change of temperature positive or negative? The room...
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    Anyone going to Camp Bisco this summer?

    I can't wait for it...just seeing if anyone else from ATOT is going to be there. http://campbisco.net/ For anyone who doesn't know, these are the Disco Biscuits.
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    If you were going to watch Family Guy tonight...

    Don't. Dumbest episode I've ever seen.
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    Way to store music online?

    So I'm running out of hard drive space fast on my laptop. I have an 80GB Intel SSD, and as my music library grows, my free space is dwindling. I've got 12GB free now, so I need to start thinking of a solution. Is there any way to store my entire iTunes library online, and have that drive...
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    Music by Emancipator

    If anyone here likes chill trip-hop (think Ratatat), they NEED to download this album. It's Emancipator's second album, and its just ridiculously good. http://emancipator.bandcamp.com/album/safe-in-the-steep-cliffs
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    Nutella on French Toast

    Should I do it? Or be boring and go with the original maple syrup topping? So many questions.
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    Two suicides in two days...WTF?

    So at my university, two undergraduates have killed themselves in the past two days. Another suicide happened a couple months ago as well. Can I get a WTF?
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    Just bought an iPhone...

    I had one when they first came out, but switched phones before the App Store came out. Now that I've switched back (after trying Android, BlackBerry, WM, and Symbian), what apps are the must-have ones? It's hard to google a list, because there are just TOO many apps out there. Any suggestions...
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    Video spanning two displays?

    So I'm going to have two displays (projectors) set up side by side. Both projectors are 4:3, not 16:9. Is there software available that will allow me to span a widescreen video over both displays? Preferably, I'd like a frontend GUI that can be used with a remote, but if thats not possible, I...
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    Do you guys eject your USB hard drives before unplugging?

    I've got a laptop as my main setup, and have two 1TB USB hard drives plugged in at all times when I'm at my desk. I often forget to eject the drives before unplugging them, and sometimes even when I try to, it gives me an error saying it is in use (when it isn't), and I unplug it anyways...
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    Overview of basic market trends?

    I'm a sophomore undergrad, and I've got a interview a week from today from a prestigious investment bank for a spring internship in the Securities division. From what I've heard, the questions are mostly fit-based, since at the sophomore-level, finance classes generally haven't been taken by...
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    Can CVS transfer prescription refills?

    I have a prescription on file with three more refills remaining at my local CVS (in NJ). I go to school in NY. Can I go to my local CVS in NY and refill my prescription? Anything special I need to do beforehand?
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    This is why I hate eBay...

    Listed a phone for sale since I got a new one. The listing is here. The winner e-mails me within minutes of the auction ending: "You said in the product description that the phone is black. But looking at the photos it is white. I don't want to buy a white one. sorry." The listing...