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    Stolen Motorcycle Advice

    UPDATE: Cops found bike abandoned in woods and called this shop to come tow it, this was on 7/15. I noticed it had gone missing (I live in a large apartment complex and the bike was stowed in the back of parking lot away from where I park so as to not take a useful spot) on 7/23 and stolen...
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    New laptop needed ~700$

    Hey guys, Havent had a laptop in about 4 years now and I am finally in need of one, problem is that I have been out of the mobile computing loop for some time now. I mostly browse/email/microsoft office/very minor use of photoshop Looking to spend around 700$ and here is my checklist: I...
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    Any slot car enthusiast's here? 1960s Strombecker track question inside

    This one is for the older crew Just found my dads 1:24 and 1:32 slot cars from when he was a kid and I want to put together a track for him in his basement. Got some vintage strombecker track but dont have a power supply. Does anybody have any recommendations on a newer power supply that...
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    Do purple (not UV) led kits exist?

    I am looking for purple lighting and all I am finding is UV. Is there such a thing as purple LEDs that are not UV, or are they one in the same? Thanks guys
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    Sprint service in Hartford CT

    Anybody else get god awful 3g speeds in hartford ct? I have been getting <80kbps for the past month where I should be getting 200-400. I am eligible for an upgrade too, but am wary of going 4g on sprint when 3g is this terrible. Are 4g speeds decent in the area or are they crap too?
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    Any sprint employees? Bad ESN, need a hand

    A buddy of mine bought a phone off some girl who told him the phone was good. He tries to activate and turns out it has a bad ESN and cannot be activated. He was dumb and didn't try to prevent this thing from happening but now, of course, he cannot get in touch with her. Anybody here a sprint...
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    First HTPC build

    Hey guys you were all really helpful when helping me put together my main rig that I want to ask for your input on my first HTPC build. I have wanted to do this for many years but never really had the time. Since I just upgraded and I have some parts left over I figured I might be able to use...
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    Any PC games similar to the MGS series?

    I loved the stealthiness of MGS on playstation, it is the only reason I got MGS PS3 bundle back when MGS4 came out instead of XBOX. Also because most xbox games are also on PC and I used to be a PC gamer to the core more than a few years ago. I just updated my computer to be able to handle...
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    i2500k OC help, CPUZ/BIOS vcore readings different

    Hey guys, Used to overclock quite a bit some years ago, this is my first time in ~5 years with the new hardware i2500k @ 3.7 ASUS p8z68v LX 4x4gb corsair xms3 1.5v The problem I am having is that I have set the vcore to 1.2v in bios (LLC off, spread spectrum off) but once the...
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    What to do with Powerbook G4

    My brother just gave me his Powerbook G4 1.67ghz laptop. I have never used a mac and dont really know what to do with it. Anybody got any tips/tricks or cool things to do with it? 2gb ram, 80gb HD, battery is dead, otherwise in good condition. Fresh install of leopard
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    Time for an upgrade from my 939 rig

    I've had my 939 rig for probably 6-7 years now (i think i started it in 05) and had finally realized it is time for a complete overhaul. This thing has done well by me, so I will be sad to see it go, but the time has come 1. What YOUR PC will be used for. Used to do a lot of PC gaming, but...
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    [DEAD]Chase Freedom 300$ back after spending 500$

    https://applynowdc2.chase.com/FlexAppWeb/renderApp.do?SPID=DN52&CELL=6H8X I got this card back in september for 200$ back, this is an awesome deal if you need a new card. 5% back in rotating categories (gas and amazon right now) https://creditcards.chase.com/freedom/Activate.aspx (click...
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    Hotels/things to do around McCormick Place, Chicago

    Going to a meeting March 23-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago. anybody got any ideas on hotels around the area and things to do. Thanks!
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    Need help opening a lock

    So I have this lock, but have lost the key for it(spent 50$ on that sucker too =X). Anybody have any experience opening this type of lock with some sort of homemade jig? Let me know guys!
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    Help me stretch my current setup

    Hey guys, I have had this setup for ~6-7 years and have slowly been upgrading it. I do not want to do a complete system rebuild because I have no reason to. I would, however, like to stretch this out for another few years. I am hoping you guys will be able to tell me what I can do to make this...
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    Heres one for all you physic/engineer majors out there

    I am trying to put together some custom gas spring hood dampers for my car. Every aftermarket damper kit costs an arm and a leg. I can go on ebay and get 2 gas springs with end mounts and brackets for 1/2 or even 1/3 of what these companies are charging. What I need to know is the pound or...
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    Headed to seattle, need your travel advice

    Hey guys, I have booked my vacation for this summer (aug 30-sept7) and my girlfriend and I will be headed to Seattle. I have had friends that have raved about it and we love to go some place new every year so we chose Seattle this year. What I need from you guys is advice on which...
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    Simple wiring question (RCA plugs)

    I have some surround sound speakers with an RCA plug on the end. I also have a new receiver that requires speakers to be plugged in with +/- wires separately. If I cut the RCA plug off the end of the speakers, which wire is + and which is -? (ie, is the center prong + and the outside -, or vice...
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    Winter tire question for 2010 lancer sportback gts

    Hey guys, just bought a new 2010 lancer sportback gts this past weekend and am looking to get some new wheels/tires for the winter here in boston Ive been looking on craigslist but need some help from any experts. I am pretty sure the lug pattern is 5x114.3 but correct me if I am...
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    Printing to different trays with new dell printer

    Hey folks, I just got a new Dell 2230dn Laser printer for our business. We also got the extra 550 sheet tray to go with it. My question: Is there an easy way to tell specific programs to print to specific trays IE. We are a pharmacy, can we tell our prescription program to print...
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    Best place to get a nice framed piece of art for gift

    looking to get my girlfriend a framed copy of the kiss by klimt Anybody have any experience with any online retailers that do this sort of thing?
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    NBA League Pass Broadband

    NBA League Pass BB I was thinking about getting the 7 team deal with my 2 roommates. Anybody have any past experience with this? We don't have dish network so we cant get the real league pass and this is the next best thing. One roommate is a bulls fan, the other is a magic fan, im a...
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    Graduation gift - trip to Europe

    So I am technically graduating from UConn with a BS in Pharmacy Sciences, still have 2 more years til I get my Pharm D. I have hinted to my parents that I would love to go to Europe for a couple weeks and backpack with my girlfriend, so they may help me finance that trip. What I need form...
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    alternate software for pinnacle pctv hd card

    Title says it all. I need another program to watch TV on my computer that is compatible with a Pinnacle PCTV HD card. I used pinnacles original TVCenter Pro software, but it is terrible. If anybody can help me out I'd be forever thankful
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    Just got a vintage Yamaha dirtbike 1977 DT250

    Hey guys, I just acquired a 1977 Yamaha DT250 dirt bike and am looking for a knowledgeable forum. If anybody here is into restoring dirt bikes and knows of any good places to look for information, parts, and generally anything to do with said bike, please let me know. Also if anybody knows of...
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    delete please

    moved to the garage
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    radio stations streaming coverage of Celts-Cavs

    Dont have cable at my cottage so im wondering if anybody knows any radio stations that are covering the game? Let me know Thanks
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    Need some advanced networking help

    Ok, bear with me on this request as it may be too over the top, but I'm gonna give you the best explanation I can. :background: Moved back home from school this weekend, and brought my router home with me. Had XBOX with XBMC set up to access files on my computer, and want to keep it that way...
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    Time for an upgrade, edited for one more question

    So right now i have an ATI X800 flashed to an X850, but i just got a new acer 22" LCD and the screen seems to flicker in darker areas. Now i tested this monitor with my laptop, and there is absolutly no flickering, so I am guessing it is my video card. Also the DVI-D port is busted on it so...
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    looking to take a weekend trip to canada

    Hey everybody, I am looking to take a weekend trip to Canada with my girlfriend sometime in December/January. I'm just wondering if anybody has some advice on places they had been and loved, and also places to stay away from. Also which city is best to visit? She is 21 and I am 20 and are both...
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    whats that site that finds products to put you over 25$ on amazon

    ? Unfortunately, my google skills have diminished over the past month. thanks guys and gals
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    Ubuntu, wireless issues

    Hey guys, there has got to be a quick answer for my question. I just install Edgy on my Presario V2000 with a Broadcom 4318 wireless card I Installed ndiswrapper with the bcmwl5a.inf and the wireless card can scan and the light is on, telling me that the card is enabled. One problem though...
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    Wii Games from gamefly

    Kind of a hot deal. Sign up for a free trial at gamefly.com and you can get 2 Wii games shipped to you for free. When they ship them you have the option of keeping them. Red Steel was 35$ Rayman was 40$ 10+$ off aint too bad
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    Xmas/Birthday gift for GF of 4 years

    So my girlfriend loves thoughtful gifts, does not care about how expensive things are. For example, she would love a thoughtful letter and a little gift about an inside joke we have, but i have done that too many times now. She has recently started to learn how to play guitar, so i was...
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    Jareth the goblin king wig

    Whatup guys and gals I am going to be Jareth the Goblin King for halloween this year, but im having trouble finding a good wig for the costume. Does anybody know where to find one, or does anybody have one laying around that i could buy/rent? If you dont know what im talking about, just...
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    A64 3000+ venice to A64 FX-55 San Diego

    I have a DFI LanParty NF4 Ultra-D mobo with a 3000+ venice OCed to 2.5 ghz right now. Have 2x512mb ram running in dual channel I mostly game, and do some premiere work, a little bit of photoshop. But for the most part i use my computer to play. would it be worth it to upgrade my CPU to the...
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    OpenSUSE 10 very choppy

    I am running openSUS 10 on my ecs mobo and it is very very choppy, here are the specs of the comp ECS k7som mobo AMD duron 1800 Geforce MX 4000 128mb PCI vid card WD 30gb hard drive 128mb or 256 mb ram, cant remember which stick is in there Now my only thought is the ram, but would...
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    New problem: Suse 10 Startup freezes

    So i got Suse 10 installed, and now when i boot up, whether in failsafe mode or not, i get to "Starting HAL daemon done" and it just sits there. tried googling it to find help any ideas?
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    Organic Chem

    Im taking Orgo next semester and want to get a head start this summer becuase my sister failed it twice, and she is now a vet so it seems pretty hard. I am looking for either some good books or sites online where i can read up about it and begin to learn it. I really need to ace this class next...
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    fixed

    I have a saitek eclipse keyboard that works fine in the USB port, but for some reason whenever i have to "press any key to boot from cd...." the computer doesnt recognize the keyboard. When i plug the keyboard into the ps/2 port with an adapter, the keyboard lights up at boot, then turns off and...