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    Which new car to buy??

    Hi guys, my company is giving a car ownership program and I get to choose which car I want. Since I used to own a 330ci (E46 model) I am thinking of getting another BMW. The options that fall into the budget: BMW 328i or 520d I test drove both yesterday and frankly I am torn. The 328 is...
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    Question about chiropractor treatment

    Guys so I pulled my lower back muscle last Friday and went to a chiro doctor and he prescribed me some anti inflammatory medicine and told to ice pack it for a day or two. He also made adjustments to my back (cracking it) and told me to get x-ray for my spine. Now I feel much better (but...
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    Planning a trip to Italy and Paris, France

    So the missus and I plan to do a 12 days trip to Italy and France (Paris) in early August We've never been to Italy so we are making a rough outline on the areas of interest.. So far here is the rough itinerary: - Fly into Rome and spend 2-3 nights there - Train ride to Florence and...
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    Which work laptop to get

    Hi guys, i need a new work laptop for work with the following characteristics: light and portable (ultrabook weight), has to have solid build quality and excellent keyboard and trackpad, good performance (i5 or above), can be either windows or mac os, large screen size and higher resolution (13...
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    New Car!! Mazda CX-5

    Just picked up this baby last Friday, so far LOVING IT! I got the Touring version with 19 inch wheels. Still made in Japan! the built quality is top notch and it got Toyo tires! woot! The only drawback was the dealer tinted the front windshield 80%!! WTFBBQ... He asked me how many % I want...
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    Tell us a bit about ur job/occupation/business

    Share a bit about what you do, what you like about what you do, what you don't like, and any insider info that might be interesting to outsiders! I think this will be good for the readers to get perspective on other people's jobs and perhaps for those that is looking to switch careers!
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    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    The new camry hybrid is getting very good reviews from car magazines and they all say its the camry trim to get. I am seriously considering one but really afraid that the hybrid system will have issues down the line (only 3 years warranty from toyota) Anyone has inputs? Should i just get the...
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    Ex-coworker hanged himself

    Just heard news that an ex coworker hanged himself in his rented apartment room! Was extremely shocked to hear this. I only worked with him for like 3 months (he joined the company 3 months prior to my arrival, and left about 3 months after I joined). He sat directly in front of me, and I...
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    Good core exercises

    Hi all, I just joined a gym about 2 weeks ago after about a year layoff (new job and had to prepare for my wedding). Yesterday I got a free personal trainer session, and he did an assessment on me. So it turns out that my BMI and body fat % are totally out of whack (25 BMI and 29% body...
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    Question about mac mini in my home theater setup

    Hello guys! I just bought a marantz sr5005 receiver and a pair of focal chorus 726V speakers. The TV is a samsung UA46d5500 This is my first venture into home theater and I am loving it so far (much better sound quality compared to the TV speakers). Currently I am hooking up a mac mini...
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    Screwtop wine

    Anyone else a fan of the screwtop wines? IMO all young-drinkable wines should be made with screwtop. Corks are just lame (both real wood and synthetic ones). I like to drink one/two glasses of wine with dinner, or just while watching tv and relaxing. I love just being able to get a wine from...
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    Wireless transmitter for TV Feed

    Hi guys. I plan to purchase a LED tv and put it right on the foot of my bed. My dilemma is I dont want the tv table to me cluttered with too much hardware and cables. Is there a product that will let me stream the TV feed wirelessly from a distance? Preferably the feed is good enough for...
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    Commercial website programming

    Hello guys, first of all TIA for your help/inputs. I am considering to start an online business in my home country (south east asia) that will be web based. Basically it is like an online store to buy stuff. I will hire some programmers/web designers to do the coding and design. However I...
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    leaving bank account at zero dollar

    I have some US bank accounts that I dont use anymore, and just transfered out the money. Do I need to close the account or just leave it at zero balance and the bank will close it themselves? I am afraid of the minimum balance requirement thing (they keep deducting account fees each...
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    I feel like walking out of my job

    Already put in one months notice (required norm here) and my last day is july 31. But today as I got in work I feel like shit. I really don't want to be here and just want to go to sleep. Sh!t I feel like a wuss.. I never felt like this before.. I am so looking forward to quitting and...
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    I have a confession...

    I am close to 30 years old and dont know how to ride a bicycle.. is it too late to start now? How hard is it to learn? I am quite active (swim and jog a lot), and relatively fit for my age.
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    Anyone been to Nepal?

    Some good friends of mine just asked me to go for at trekking trip to Nepal for around two weeks in early October. I will be flying out of HK so it won't be that far of a journey. Is it worth going there? Thanks for any inputs.
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    Should I get a sound card?

    I am currently using the on board sound on my mobo to output sound to my LCD TV using hdmi. Will the sound come out better if I get a sound card? or it wont make any significant difference? Thanks!
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    no sound from my HTPC connected to my LCD TV

    Hi all I am really scratching my head over this problem, any help is greatly appreciated I connect my HTPC to my samsung 37A550 (LCD tv) via hdmi (both ends are hdmi) my vid card is nvidia GF9500GT. I also connected a red and white audio cable to the TV, but no sound came out First of...
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    building a low/med end HTPC, please help critique

    Hi all please critique my HTPC build: Asus P5KPL-AM G31-1600-775 Intel Dual Core E5200 (2.5 Ghz, 2M cache Kingston 4GB DDR2 800 RAM Segate 500GB SATA2 HD Lite on 22 DVD RW Nvidia Gefore 9500GT 1GB onboard sound 10/100 LAN HDTV card case with 350W power supply I am building this in...
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    buying a display model LCD TV

    Ok I am debating whether to buy a display model or a brand new LCD TV The model I am looking at is the Samsung A550 series.. For the same amount of money, I can either get a 32 inch brand new one or a 37 inch display model one The brand new one comes with 3 year warranty, while the...
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    LCD TVs with built in HD tuner

    Hi all I am considering of buying either a samsung 32 or 37 inch ldc tv that has a built in HD tuner. Is there a reason why I should or shouldnt get tvs with built in HD tuners? Are external tuners better? Thanks
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    I am moving to Hong Kong!

    Wohoooooooooooooooooooo So psyched! :D:D just got the revised offer letter from my future company, a bump in pay and sign on bonus! Yessss!!! Now I just hope my work permit application goes on smoothly. I need to start learning cantonese to pick up the "leng loi"s over there :D:D
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    Who to talk to for salary negotiation?

    Ok so I just received a formal offer letter from this company, however there are items that I would like to negotiate (slight increase in salary, sign on bonus/relocation package). Who should I bring this issue up to? My future direct boss, or the HR hiring manager?
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    will citi go under?

    seriously, now the stock is hovering around $5, it dropped 40% alone in the last 2 days. I don't hold any Citi stocks, but my family has significant deposits in Citi's wealth management unit in South east asia should I consider pulling the money out and put it in a safer bank, like HSBC...
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    Anyone work or life in HK?

    So my old boss wants me to join his company in HK (I am currently in Shanghai). The pay would be better of course, since living expenses there are higher as well. So any HK ATOTERs? Do you like living in HK? I am still single, with no dependants.. so the move would not be very hard to do.
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    Stupid accounting question: about COGS

    Is depreciation expense of equipments (assembly equipments to produce products) counted in COGS to calculate gross margin? IIRC the answer is yes, someone pls confirm. Thanks!
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    ecco shoes are the bomb diggity!

    Just bought a pair of casual walking shoes, very comfy! a bit pricey though, but soo worth it!
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    What to do/places to visit in Hanoi, Vietnam?

    Hiya all, I will visit Hanoi Vietnam on a business visit for 3 days. The first two days will be meetings, with hopefully free time in the afternoon. On the third day we will go on a cruise on Hailong (spell?) bay, so that day will be fully booked as well. So my only free time is...
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    exercise in a pill

    Would be cool if you can take a pill and just be healthy :) maybe can also solve our obesity issue Just Sitting Back to Get in Shape: Two Pills Do the Work of Exercise By MARK SCHOOFS and RON WINSLOW August 1, 2008 "Exercise in a pill." That's how researchers are describing two...
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    OMG jeepers calorie overload!

    so I bought this one pack of japanese biscuits that have some kind of white filling between the biscuits. The biscuits are nicely packaged, with individual packaging per two biscuit. Then I looked at the calorie content: 400Kj per two biscuit (small pack)!! and I already ate like 5-6...
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    face breaking out after eating protein supplement

    Ok I started eating protein whey supplement after every work out. Not a lot, just 1 scoop each mixed with water. But now my face is breaking out, there are some pimples popping up on my face. Is it the protein supplement that is causing this? or maybe I am not drinking enough water after...
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    so I had a facial last night

    OK maybe I need to hand over my man card.. A female friend of mine offered me to try and get a facial at the spa that she is a member at. And I was like: what the hell, lets try it at least once in a lifetime. So me and another male friend went on our scheduled time after work. so at the...
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    federer vs nadal wimbledon final

    OMG... nadal is destroying federer so far!!!
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    want to start drinking wine, please reccomend what type of wine to start with

    I went to a wine bar a couple of weeks ago and shared a bottle of white dessert wine with my friends (totally forgot what type it was). I really like the taste and experience, and coupled with the fact that drinking wine moderately is good for you, I am trying to delve deeper into the wine...
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    eat food. not too much. mostly plants

    I just finished this great book that gives an extremely simple advice in how to eat healthy, and also explain how the food industry in America is being controlled by nutritionists. If you have a chance, go pick it up. A very simple and interesting read. Some good points from the book: -...
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    what do you think of omega watches?

    Especially this one (but with a black leather band) I am on a bus trip to HK, and watches here are generally cheaper. I am looking to purchase that watch for around $5500 USD I already have a sports watch, so looking to get a dressy watch Comments?
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    Should I add protein supplement to my program?

    So I've been working out three times a week pretty regularly for about a month. Currently I am 70ish KG, 172 cm. I heard protein supplement helps in muscle building, should I add that in my diet? The extra protein should not turn into fat, right? lol
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    Homeowners (ex homeowners that is) trashing their houses after foreclosure

    Jeebuz such lowlifes... Article from WSJ: Buyers' Revenge: Trash the House After Foreclosure Banks Pay People Off To Deter Home Rage; Loose Pets, Paint Spills By MICHAEL M. PHILLIPS March 28, 2008 LAS VEGAS -- Eddy Buompensiero noticed eight pairs of shoes outside the door of...
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    mariah carey: ken leeeeee

    ROFL :D:D linkie u have to watch until the ending