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    Older PSU, will it work with latest systems?

    http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Neo-HE-430-430-Watt-Efficiency-Supply I have an older Antec Neo 430W PSU sitting around. Will this work with today's latest specs for something like a i5 Haswell + nVidia GTX760?
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    50" TV at work - Dashboard website/app to use?

    I have a 50" plasma at work and want to put it to some good use. Ideally, i'd to have something like a dashboard that can display news headlines, weather, and other info that can easily be read. Something like the Captivate screens in elevators. Any ideas? - Hooking up a Wii, cable box...
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    Free news streaming online?

    I'm looking to stream live news onto a TV at work since we don't have a cable connection in the room. Any sites/news services?
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    Dre/Eminem song on Grammys?

    Anyone know the name of the song they performed?
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    Need to rent a car tomorrow, icy roads - AWD, or FWD?

    I'm going to rent a car from Avis and have to do a few hours of driving tomorrow. Since it's icy up in the north east tomorrow, I was wondering if it would make sense to rent something with AWD rather than a regular FWD. Will it make much of a difference?
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    Jailbreaking recent iPads?

    Anyone have experience with this? I'm considering buying one if I can jailbreak them without any huge issues right now.
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    Target Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular (incredible light show in NYC)

    Target Kaleidoscopic Fashion Spectacular - They take over The Standard Hotel in NYC to put on an amazing light show - 10+ mins. It just gets better and better! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgBvyNJrtDo
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    Downloaded an app when it was free, had to reset my phone, will I be charged?

    If I downloaded an App when it was being offered for free and I had to reset my phone later, will I be charged now if I try to install/download it again? I'm worried after hitting the Buy Now button will actually charge me instead of downloading the app.
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    What to snack on during your work day?

    I find myself going to get snacks from the vending machine during the work day more than i'd like. Already on my list: - Fruits - Greek yogurt - Almonds What's on your list?
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    Not resting enough?

    I'm not sure if I've been overtraining, but it may seem like it. For a while now, my workouts are generally: - Weekdats: Lift 3-4 days during M-F for ~35min. I'd say my lifting workouts are not that intense. I incorporate a lot of the Starting Strength lifts into my regimen. - Weekends: I'll...
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    What was that old castle game?

    I can't remember the name, but... you can build a castle (it goes from a tiny one, to a fort, to a big one), knights on horseback, archers, and foot soldiers. It was kinda like Risk/Civilizations/Warcraft, real old. When your guys encounter enemies, you can attack/flee, and then your guys will...
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    Is it weird I can't do a situp and in pretty decent shape?

    I can do situps fine (with feet held down), decline situps, ab straps, crunches, and whatever. However, I def am not able to do a situp with knees up, and def not a v-up. I consider myself to be in decent shape, but can't for the life of me do this. Perhaps it's a weak back, or fat (i'm...
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    iPhone Dashboard view?

    Is there a "dashboard" view for the iPhone that can quickly show my latest email msgs, upcoming calendar items, and time on one screen? Also, is there a faster way to flip through email accounts than going up/down the heirarchy of account->email folders->inbox?
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    Phone contract is up, what to get now? iPhone, Palm Pre, HTC Touch Pro2?

    This is paid from work. These seem to be my three best options. I'm in NYC, so i'm wary of the not so good service by ATT here if I choose the iphone. Ideas, advice, suggestions? Other options are HTC Pure, Nokia e71, Palm Pro, Samsung Omnia, HTC Imagio. Unfortunately, no Android phones.
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    Landlord is a d-bag, any lawyers here?

    I moved out of an apt last month, and according to the terms of the contract we're suppose to get our sec deposit back in 21 days. Its been past 21 days, and nothing. We've had disputes with the landlord for a while now, and theres been bad blood. He's an idiot, and I know he's trying to bs his...
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    Help! What to bring to someone's party that you don't really know...

    And not alcohol... Ideas? Quick, got to go soon!
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    So, I messed up my back doing power cleans...

    Was doing some power cleans 3 weeks ago, and most likely due to improper form and trying to lift more than I should - I hurt my lower back. My back has slowly been getting better, but it still pains me to try and touch my toes, or put on shoes/socks. I've had to elminate some olympic lifts...
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    FFL: Start Tedd Gin Jr or Santana Moss?

    I cant decide. Moss is statistically better, but I like Ginn too.
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    Hand Crank radio/USB for emergencies, anyone have one?

    I'd like to get one of those hand cranking radio/flashlight/usb charging devices for emergencies. Can anyone tell me how effective the USB charging part will be in terms of how long you will be cranking to charge say, your cellphone?
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    Go to watch PGA event?

    Anyone ever goto a PGA event before? I'm wondering if it's worth checking out since it's close to me. Basic tix run about $56.
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    Name of red head crew member on Letterman?

    I saw him in Gristedes today, and can't remember his name.
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    Can someone tralsate this? Got a wrong # txt on my cell

    "hej a fole me qat njeri a jo" Any ideas?
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    Ungrounded vs Grounded Power Outlets

    The apt I moved into has ungrounded (2 prong outlets) and grounded (3 prong outlets). The area where I want to put my Plasma TV/Xbox only has a 2 prong outlet. What is the danger of connecting my electronics to this outlet? And how can I remedy this? Rewiring everything is not a solution for...
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    ohare airport suuuucks

    I'm on standby waiting to get on a flight to NY, but everything is delayed like 2-3hrs. :(
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    Chicago - What to do?

    I'll be in Chicago for a few days next month for work (never been there). I'll have some time free during the evenings, any suggestions for someone traveling by themselves? I'm going to be staying near the airport and won't have a car.
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    oops, deleete.

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    Fantasy Football Draft Kit

    Anyone have any good ones? I have a draft later today, and havent prepped at all. This is for CBS.
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    i'm bored, what should i do tonight? (nyc)

    i live in the area, so no touristy things... and i'm not into bars. hmmm, what to do tonight...
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    Anyone else watching Miss Universe?

    Good stuff. On NBC btw. edit: and jerry springer as a host, rrreeeeal classy.
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    Need a trance route done

    Can someone with a visual trace route program tell me some info about this IP? 64.235.216.54 I went through some server logs and noticed some suspicious activity from this IP. I think it's from Bell Canada, but I could use some help checking.
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    Montreal for Memorial Day Weekend

    Any suggestions on things to do on a road trip to Montreal for like 2-3 days?
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    Work training to attend, but which city should I go to? YOU DECIDE!

    I have not been to any of these cities (except for DC). I won't have a car, so a more walkable city would be nice, and i'd like to do the whole touristy thing if I have time.
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    web design blog? i can't remember the name of it

    i used to have a bookmark to a pretty good web design blog, but i can't remember the name of it... any help?
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    How to play live audio from a mic on PC?

    I have my Xbox 360 and my laptop. I have the audio from the 360 connected to the mic jack for my laptop. What do I need to play the audio live so I can hear it from the laptop speakers? (i'm doing this because I don't have speakers for the Xbox atm, and i'm playing off an LCD monitor)...
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    Help - Need to decide on a work phone (WM6)

    I can't decide which to get. I'd need it for email mostly. Here's what is available: - Treo 750 - HTC Tilt/Mogul, Touch - Moto Q9h/Q9c - Blackjack 2 - VZW vx6800 - VZW Samsung i760 I think i'm leaning towards the Q9 because it's somewhat small (prefer to put pda in pocket). It's too...
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    Ikea: Need suggestions for a bed

    I'm gonna be moving into an apt soon, and will need to buy a bed. Any recommendations on a full or queen size bed? I'm browsing the Ikea site and am trying to get an idea of what I want before I go there.
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    Video: A Day in the Life of a Turret (Portal)

    Portal: A Day in the Life of a Turret http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz5cl131KTk A really well done video. :D
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    Need site, or app to host family photos (free)

    I have a bunch of vacations photos that I need to host. There's a billion options out there. Here's what i'm looking for... - Free - Must not require sign-up for people to view pics - Have ample storage space to upload 100+ pics - Being able to set a password or limiting users for an album...