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    OT Effect, heed my call!

    Help my friend's gf get to the top, click like on her photo! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=598199206880050&set=a.598198823546755.1073741828.122450567788252&type=1&theater PIC HERE:
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    ATOT Effect Needed!! Vote for my friend's school for Clorox Power School Grant!

    My friend is a special needs teacher @ PS 329 and her nomination for her school in a grant sponsored by Clorox went through! But that was the easy part. The hard part is getting to be one of the top 5 voted schools to receive the grant. The info from the site: Program Detail...
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    Need road cycling shades

    Getting ready for some long bike tours and need some shades. There's the usual stuff being sold by popular brands like Oakley, Nike, etc but I don't know which is good. Anyone ever use http://www.e-rudy.com gear?
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    Cancer causing food additive hoax/revelation?

    I'm not sure what kind of crack Asian people have been smoking, but there's a huge buzz in Southeast Asian news about the discovery of a GLOBALLY used food additive causing cancer in humans. The news sources claim that this "chemical" is used GLOBALLY to prevent separation of liquids. Soft...
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    Women and past sexual partners

    If a woman was impregnated and bore children from a past guy, and the current man that is with her wants bear more children with this woman, are the future spawns screwed from being truly his (e.g. these new children are genetically related to the past guy) ? The first thread is so full of...
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    Spark Plugs in the back area blackened, engine light on WTF

    I took my 2001 Sienna to Autozone to get the diagnostic and it said that the A/F sensor was off with possible cause of misconnection or something. The car doesn't accelerate as it use to and sometimes the engine shakes the car very noticeably. I just changed the damn sensors 3 months ago too...
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    Men's Health Urbanathlon - anyone going?

    Three buddies of mine drove all the way from NY to Chicago to attend the Urbanathlon last year and from what I've heard it was awesome. I was wondering if anyone on AT would be interested in forming a caravan to this test of strength, endurance, and balls. One more thing....training tips...
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    Expert Auto Trade - is this service legit?

    Seller responded to my inquiry and says she's selling her car through this service called expertatr dot com. Something sounds fishy....I couldn't scratch up any info about the website.
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    Trying to buy a car... but the seller is acting paranoid

    Here's the email I got from him: We're talking about the money and i wanna get this done through a reliable source. i don't want to lose the car or the money. They act as a third party. No western union or money gram ! Whoever asks for one of them to pay for a vehicle is fraud. They won't...
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    Carfax shows there was an accident... what next?

    There's a case report #. Is there any way I can go get a copy of the report to figure out what kind of damage it sustained?
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    Is learning how to play the piano at age 23+ incredibly hard?

    I want to learn how to read sheet music and play piano......yea I know, I'm a bit old. If I am 100% determined, how fast do you think I can progress? Lets say I pay for private lessons and practice at least 1hr/weekday and 5hrs/weekend
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    3 Catholic Women ordained as Priests

    http://www.thebostonchannel.co...s/16920636/detail.html The Vatican's reasoning for no female priests: Because Jesus did not have female Apostles. I'll get the ball rolling: - Jesus preached to ALL (all genders & social classes) to be the salt and the light That pretty much sums it up.
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    GAH!! I found a flea on my dog!!

    Can anyone here testify to Hartz Flea Spray's effectiveness in killing fleas on their pets?
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    How safe is buying a car off Craigslist?

    Some of these cars are ridiculously low priced.... are most of these safe bets? What are your experiences?
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    Need advice on whats a nice place for CAMPING

    I've looked at websites for Harriman and Bear State Park and was wondering if there are any other nice places for camping in a group (15-20ppl max). We all live in the NYC area so a 1-2hr drive is a definite plus!
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    Email Scam from an online sweepstakes??

    So i get this email saying I was a potential winner and need to sign the affidavit. The file reads the following: Should I be declared the winner, I agree to hold RODALE INC. [Sponsoring Client, if, any] together with their respective directors, officers, employees, and licensees and assigns...
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    Hairdryer recommendations needed!

    Her hairdryer is broken and she resorts to air drying her shoulder-length. I don't want her going to bed with a wet head and need advice on what brand to look into. I see these things range from lower $20s to upperwards of $300, WTH! Help me dry my woman's hair!
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    Scab on my neck keeps reappearing

    For over a year now I've had this small bump on the backside of my neck. I think it started as a pimple and ever since it started scabbing it won't go away. The scab comes off with a little peeling action and it'll just scab up again in a few days. Should I consult a dermo ASAP? The skin...
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    University too easy for 9yr old in Hong Kong

    Child Genius too smart for school? I just had a little talk with my coworker and I'll quoteth from his mouth: "Just think of all the dumbasses drinking paint thinner and eating dirt, there's bound to be 1 genius born out of all of them"
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    *POLL* Do you abuse freebies?

    Sugar packets at Starbucks and/or D&D, Costco food samples, the Chinese lady that stands there with a plate of pieces of General Tso w/ toothpicks, whatever the case: Have you ever abused freebies before? If so, what was it and did you feel ashamed? Were people staring?? Personally...
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    China Man with no formal education builds robots from junk parts

    Searched and found nothing, not a repost I hope home made robots!
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    YAV(acation)T: Montauk, NY

    Spontaneously wanted to go somewhere to get some alone time with my girl and she's been quite adamant about Montauk, NY. We live in NYC so its not that far off - the only problem is that we want to go from May 25 - 27 (MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND). I know I know, last minute planning at a spot like...
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    Kiwi animation - highly recommended watch

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdUUx5FdySs I shed a tear towards the end, what an unexpected plot
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    YACT: Must not...break in... and drive... boss' cars...

    Number One Number 2 Is it worth it to lose my job and take these out for a spin??? :heart:
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    ADVICE NEEDED: How to properly trim your facial hair

    I let my facial hair grow like weeds in an abandoned garden, but it looks disgusting because its not trimmed neatly and uniform in length. I'm looking to trial-look a short trimmed look, not a full-blown ZZtop bush. Is there a proper way to trim it with barber scissors or do I need an...
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    Need advice on where to get some kites

    I don't know any hobby shops that carry kites, is there any stores online which has a large variety for beginners/experienced kiters?
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    Calling all ATOT doctors!

    My eyes feel like its gonna pop out like a Don Hertzfeld cartoon! Is it the cold/flu sympton?
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    FRESH, YUMMY Delicacies

    My coworker walks over and tosses me a pineapple cake package, says its from Taiwan. Open it, bite, I think my saliva glands ejaculated. Ingredients (i'm translating): wheat flour, pineapple-paste, butter egg, sugar, milk powder jelly :confused:, malt, white gourd jelly (can you believe...
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    YADT: Fluffy needs surgery :(

    Friday night my dog started barking as though in pain. We thought it was just an attention grabbing tactic since my dad was away on business and just got back. This morning he didn't down a single piece of food nor water, in fact he was scared sh*tless to go near it. Then came the constant...
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    *POLL* How much time do you spend at work doing NON-work stuff?

    Sometimes I feel guilty, but sometimes there just isn't that much to be occupied or no urgent business to finish. So how long do you think you spend per day doing things that the man shouldn't be paying you to do? :D
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    Is my AIW x800 XT being bottlenecked by my CPU?

    P4 2.4 GHZ and AIW x800 XT running on a 350W. Correct me if I'm wrong, but are AIW considered video cards and not graphics cards? My frame rates for CS:S: 20 when seeing multiple players on screen, 30-40 normal WOW: settings tuned down I can achieve about 20-35 ish Running both...
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    YAB(owling)T

    I don't know whether its my form or not, but my fingers feel sore for a few days after I go bowling. Also, who here bowls well and has some pointers to give? :P I'm considering getting my own shoes to lower the cost of going each time, but how important is having your own custom ball...
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    green colors invading my computer screen, AT help!

    Here is an example Text My system: 2.4GH 1gig ram ATI AIW x800 XT SB Audigy 2Z Gamer DVD R/RW drive 350W PSU 1905FP LCD Just starting today I start seeing the green as detailed in the pic. Only certain shades of blue are starting to look green, I went through pictures on my HD...
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    Do you know yur cholesterol count? Are you even concerned about it?

    After watching a program last night on PBS about Cholesterol, which included an interview by Larry King of various professionals in the field, I think I might swear off fried fast-food items. I'm more concerned about this issue than terrorism, and I live in NYFknCity. Thoughts on...
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    UPPER MANAGEMENT WOES

    This just in at my workplace: Attention every one: Since the weather seems to be getting worse, we're advise that everyone leave by 2:00PM at the latest. Thank you Awesome! Did you not hear about the terrible weather yesterday? Was there not already an inch of ice with snow on top this...
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    Mystery of the Disappearing AND Reappearing Milk Jug

    Sleet and snow = still had to go in to work Valentines Day and coworkers brought in Dunkin Donuts + brewed up some DD coffee. I sit at my desk to check company emails and after 10 minutes, decide to get some of that coffee. I pour a cup, milk, and proceed to open the fridge for milk. No...
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    Mystery of the disappearing toilet paper @ workplace

    I'm on the throne at work... as I go for my first attempt to swipe away the material, I hear a rip sound. A large chunk of toilet paper just disappeared. Where has it gone? How? There is a perfectly logical reason why it happened, but I'd thought it would be fun for OTers to take a stab at it...
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    My dad's company sucked the money outta his 401k?! Is this legal?

    I'm in my room and I hear a conversation between my mom and dad concerning his 401k. The company isn't doing so well nowadays and a lot of factories and shutting down. So about 3-4 months ago my dad requested to withdraw his 401k. His boss kept telling him that he can't blah blah blah and since...
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    Proof of Legal Status?

    A potential employer is asking for proof of legal status. Does that mean to show proof I'm a US citizen, such as a US Passport or something?
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    YADT: Puppy poo has worms!

    Pics will be posted later! My dad brought home a 3-month old poodle-ly dog! Its teething and biting everything including feet, fingers, CLOTHES! Is this normal and will he out grow this habit of chewing on humans? And we just found what appears to be ringworms in its excrement. The wisest...