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    The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archive Book 1) [Kindle Edition] by Brandon Sanderson

    Great book! Definitely worth it and I guarantee you'll be hooked and have to buy the second book too. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P2WO5E I'm not sure how long it'll be $0.0 so get it while you can!
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    (Done!) Request: help with a class project by taking this quick (3-5min) survey

    Thanks for all the responses :) Your help was much appreciated! ------------------ 25 questions LinkRemoved (survey closed) Consent form TL;DR: unless you put your information for a follow-up interview there is no personal information associated with the data submitted. The collected...
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    Getting new wheels and using the old tires.

    I'll start by saying that I'm completely clueless regarding this topic. That said, I'm looking to get a set of wheels for a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS which currently has the stock wheels on it. I believe this is what i've got now. I'd like to get a set of 4 new wheels and use the old tires...
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    Looking at road conditions for long trips...

    These devices are available: Rooted Android phone on the Verizon network with an unlimited data plan A Windows 7 laptop and/or netbook (internet connectivity possible tethered to the phone) What tools are there available (using the above) to check current road/driving conditions on the go...
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    StubHub, anyone use it?

    Looking to get some concert tickets and StubHub looks to be the best place. My impression is it's kind of like the Amazon marketplace. Any opinions? Any alternatives? Thanks!
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    *Update*How to disable monitor autodetection: Windows 7

    HOW?! :( I'm hoping there is a way that is so simple and I've just been overlooking it... because this problem has been driving me nuts... Here's the setup. 2 nvidia 8800gt 3 monitors, 2 22" connected to DVI ports and 1 HDTV connected from DVI to HDMI. Here's the problem. I'll...
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    Your favorite quote from "The office"

    "Michael Scott: My lord my liege. Ryan Howard: Yes Michael. Michael Scott: So I need a little treat for the gang, something to win their affections back. Ryan Howard: Back? Why is that Michael? Michael Scott: Well, I ran down Meredith in my car. Ryan Howard: Ohhhh, did you do this on...
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    Replacing a muffler... what to look for?

    What factors into the noise level of a muffler? What should i look for if i want to replace an aftermarket muffler which was intended to make it louder? For instance from http://www.thepartsbin.com/cat...&Ntt=+D2217702&x=0&y=0 Disadvantages of getting a weld on vs an oem ($30 vs...
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    Cargo Covers?

    I'm talking about the hatch cover that lifts up when you open the hatchback. Through my searching i've seen they might be called hatch covers, or privacy covers in addition to cargo cover? like this http://pictures.dealer.com/rch...7200d1918aebb1d7b5.jpg or this (middle of the page)...
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    Horrible Commecials (Round table pizza)

    /Sigh... >.>
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    Mobile CPUs

    I have not heard ANYTHING about mobile CPUs and a friend is asking for advice on the latest laptops available at the moment. after some googling.. i've not been able to find anything regarding the latest amd mobile processors.. Am i just overlooking the info? the closest thing i ran across...
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    Nvidia drivers for vista x64

    Any suggestions on video drivers for an 8800GT in vista x64? a few hours w/o lockups, when i install the latest drivers from nvidia or windows update it locks up a few minutes after loading into windows. My original post here
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    Vista Ultimate x64 Problem

    System specs Q9300 Intel DP45SG PNY 8800GT 512 2x2GB G.Skill DDR3 10666 Samsung HD403LJ SATA HDD Phillips SPD2513P SATA DVD-RW Symptoms: Fresh install of windows vista ultimate x64 Installs w/o any problems, install mobo drivers followed by windows updates. During updates and...
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    Alternator / electrical question

    Ok, here's the story. :) Within the last year my battery kept dying, so i went to Kragen Auto Parts and they did their battery test and said my battery was dying and that i should replace it (they said my alternator passed their test) so i replaced it. My car was happy for a while. A few...
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    Setting up a computer for ICS to allow bandwidth limiting

    I'm looking for some suggestions on the easiest way to set up 1 computer to share my internet connection while also being able to limit the bandwidth available to that machine. (Mainly the upload) Right now i have the standard Internet -> router -> computers setup using a WRT54G Linksys...
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    Switching user accounts in Windows XP pro

    I'm looking for a way to create a .bat file that will allow me to switch users. How i do it now is by opening the task manager. clicking users, right clicking, then clicking connect and typing the password. After some googling, i was unable to find the solution to my problem. What i'm...
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    Lost cause? Hauppauge HVR 1600 and Nvidia 8800GT

    I've spent hours so far trying to get this to work. Fresh install of windows xp pro Install the latest drivers from nvidia I put in the HVR 1600 WinXP freezes at the windows logo screen... I boot into safe mode ... Uninstall video drivers... Windows boots.. I've tried the...
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    Windows XP Pro, Run as...

    Is it possible to run a shortcut as a different user without having to right click, select run as, and choose which user and pw? My Windows xp install has multiple users, and i want to be able to run a program as a different user without the prompts. Possible? Edit: Figured out a sort...
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    Is a socket A HSF compatible with a socket 754 cpu?

    I will be getting a mobo with a socket 754 cpu that does not include a HSF and i have a spare socket A HSF. (Socket A HSF from an xp 3200+ and a Socket 754 xp 64 3200+ CPU) I am just looking for confirmation that it should work. I don't have the 754 board on hand at the moment. I came...
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    ~hidden~ User Account in Windows Vista

    In windows XP it is possible by changing the registry HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList to make user accounts invisible at the welcome screen by adding a REG_DWORD with the account name and setting the value to 0. (have to add...
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    Computer wont boot after installing an IDE controller

    my search results found only pretty much the exact same problem --- Dell E521 and rosewill RC208 IDE controller won't boot Computer: Dell E521 has only SATA Wish to install existing DVD-RW (IDE) into computer so bought PCI IDE controller card (rosewill rc208) Booted windws (XP home) and...
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    Looking for some suggestions and/or advice on a -budget- video card.

    Ok, for my GF's birthday, i'm going to be upgrading her computer. ~~~~ Option (A) I'm grabbing a 1GB stick of memory so she'll have 1256MB total (I'd have two swap out one of her 256MB chips because her mobo only has 2 slots) and, I'm getting her a new video card. (upgrading from a 32MB...
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    Learning Spanish

    Looking for software for winXP that will help me learn spanish. Anyone have any suggestions/experience with spanish teaching software? free or purchasable. Suggestions of websites that will assist me in learning as well would be helpful. (I've seen those cheap $9.99 cd's at stores such as...
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    Low resource DVD player.

    I was wondering if anyone was familiar with dvdplayer software that would help increase performance on a low end system. Interactual gives an error message when trying to play a DVD, and PowerDVD plays DVDs but on higher action scenes it slows down/gets really jerky. (hardware acceleration is...
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    Windows XP Taskbar Toolbars settings

    Summary pretty much says it all. Whenever i restart windows, the language toolbar is selected... I have to rightclick, and deselect it every single time. It's just a minor annoyance since i leave my computer running nearly 24/7, but i was just curious if there was some sort of fix for this. I...