Search results

  1. K

    apartment hunting 101 help

    So I'm trying to find an apartment in NYC for the first time via craigslist. I found a list of potential places and I'm going to see them today. Any advice on how to go about finding an apartment without getting scammed? Let's say I find a place that I like (one of the places on my high list...
  2. K

    missed a phone interview... what should I do?

    So i had two phone interviews. The first was scheduled for 11am. After, I successfully completed the first interview, i was directed to wait for a phone call "later in the day." (exact words). Unfortunately, I was driving when the second interviewer called (at around 2pm), and missed the phone...
  3. K

    just won a cruise from one of those sign up things at a basketball game.. scam?

    So i went to a basketball game a couple months ago and was approached by one of those people with a stand inside the arena - it was to win a free cruise to the bahamas. Since all I needed to fill up was my name and number, I figured why not. They just called me and told me I was one of those...
  4. K

    worth it to even get the iphone 4?

    So I have a blackberry and i really want to get rid of it. I am up for an upgrade and I could get an Iphone 4 for $50 at a friends verizon retailer store (so getting it is no problem) as part of their black friday deal. I have a $50 rebate card so ill be getting the phone for free. Now is it...
  5. K

    (novice) question about FTP servers

    So i was put in charge of organizing data for an organization that i work for. We have branches all across the NE, so one of the objectives I wanted to implement to easily share data amongst them was a FTP solution. I was looking at sites such as www.drivehq.com that handles all that for you...
  6. K

    is it appropriate to contact a representive through phone if only given email

    So i went to a job fair and I got an email from a representative. He told me to contact him and he'll def have a position for me. So i sent him an email and i get this message from gmail: Google tried to deliver your message, but it was rejected by the recipient domain. We recommend contacting...
  7. K

    about to study abroad in spain for 6 months. Question about banking

    So this is pretty random. But I am doing a study abroad trip for the spring semester in Madrid. Is it worth opening up a new bank account so i wont incur fees everytime i withdraw money? I've heard from quite a few friends that they opened up a BoA account and they were not charged any...
  8. K

    circuit board in plasma screen needs to replaced

    I have a Panasonic TH-50PX60U plasma screen. About 2 weeks ago my plasma screen wouldnt turn on. So i called Panasonic and they referred me to a local tv repair shop. I got a quote from the tv repair shop that its gonna take $300 to replace the circuit board on the tv (apparently that was what...
  9. K

    Panasonic Plasma Screen is not turning on

    Panasonic's customer service is closed so I cant call until tomorrow. So i turned to anandtech. My Panasonic (model TH-42PX60U) will not turn on. Does anyone know what the problem can be? And possibly how much it will cost to repair? The tv...
  10. K

    About to sublet an apartment, for I have a question...

    I found a place in NYC to stay for the summer. It's decent and what not. But i have a question regarding paying for rent. How should I pay? I'm a little weary of paying cash because there wouldnt be any paper trail. So should I pay my check? What do people who sublet usually do?
  11. K

    Need advice on trying to get a sublet

    I wanna sublet an apartment in NYC because I'm doing an internship here. I have no "house finding" sense. I'm still in undergraduate so I have no knowledge of what to ask when it comes to finding a place to rent. Do you guys have any advice for a noobie?
  12. K

    Best place to find cruise ship reviews

    I want to buy a pair of cruise tickets for my parents' anniversary. Currently I am looking for which cruise line and which cruise ship to take. Does any one have any preference to a specific site that reviews cruise lines and ships? (i know i can just google, but i am looking for people that...
  13. K

    Please critique my website

    I am collaborating with some friends to update content on our website. The website is for my fraternity. Any constructive criticism would be much appreciated. Thank you. http://www.iotanudelta.org/
  14. K

    someone stole my side mirrors to my car.... wtf?

    .... and not even the whole side mirror, just the mirror itself.....seriously? I go to school at Mt. Sinai med school. I commute, so I park my car at woodlawn (in the Bronx) and take the subway down. The street where i park is usually where all the commuters park. Well, i come to my car...
  15. K

    question about emailing resume + cover letter

    I am applying for an internship and they ask for a resume and cover letter. Should the attached resume and cover letter be on the same doc? Or in separate? Also, what should i put in the subject box? Should i just say "Hello, my name is _____, attached is my resume and cover letter"? is that...
  16. K

    has anyone ever used hostels.com to book a reservation?

    Im planning to stay at a hostel for one night in salvador, Brazil. I already found a safe and reputable hostel, i am just in the process of making a reservation via hostels.com. How safe is the site? Is it safe to give my credit card number? Or should i just use my paypal account? Thanks
  17. K

    23 cent pizza from papa johns for cleveland residents.....

    CLEVELAND -- Papa John's Pizza issued an apology to Cleveland and the Cavaliers for making T-shirts with LeBron James' number and the word "crybaby" under it. To apologize, Papa John's will sell Cleveland residents a large, one-topping pizza for 23 cents on Thursday. The 23 is an homage to...
  18. K

    so....... any updates on Ps3 Home?

    I heard about Home like 6 months ago and havent heard any updates of it. So what's the current news on this?
  19. K

    wow... proactiv really does work....

    ive been stressed alot lately due to school, and my face can attest to it.... ive been breaking out like crazy, so i decided to try proactive... after using it for only one night, i already see my face being cleared... so yeah, proactive = good stuff....
  20. K

    Anyone (or know anyone) that has joined Volunteers for peace?

    i am thinking about joining Volunteers for peace and volunteering abroad. Anyone has any experience with them? if so, how was your experience? Is there anything i should know before hand?
  21. K

    are they any parks in brookyln that has a view of manhattan?

    title says it all...
  22. K

    need help with syncing iMail with my school's email account

    i am a complete noob in POP mail services. Im trying to sync my schools email account to iMail. my email address is kdelosre@ic.sunysb.edu. It seems i have the incoming mail server correct (i put webmail.ic.sunysb.edu). But i have no clue what to put for outgoing mail server (SMTP). Thanks in...
  23. K

    question to all the people with white macbooks...

    Are the white macbooks infamous for picking up every little dirt on your fingers? Do the keypads and mousepad get stained?
  24. K

    anyone know where this spot in NYC is?

    http://www.pbase.com/rfcd100/i.../81439230/original.jpg
  25. K

    Recommend a Jazz Club in NYC

    im going to be visiting NYC for about 2 weeks... and i want to take my SO to a jazz club... i remember i went to one down in the village but dont remember exactly where (was a couple months ago).... anyways, and recommendations?
  26. K

    are nerds a dying breed?

    as i come to the closing weeks of my highschool career, i have come to a conclusion: there aren't many nerds anymore. Ive been taking AP classes ever since freshman year, so i am only speaking from my experience. My classes are basically filled with the top 25 students in the school. And ive...
  27. K

    for the people with Day and Nights contact lenses...

    how often do you take them out? I just got contacts on thursday, and the doctor gave me a pair of day and nights. I forgot to ask him how often i should remove them. So yeah, how often do u guys remove them?
  28. K

    Where can i find the best sushi in NYC?

    As topic says, where's the best sushi in NYC? In Manhattan only... thanks
  29. K

    anybody go to SUNY Stonybrook?

    i got accepted a couple of months ago and i am thinking of going there. The problem is, i heard mostly everyone in that school commutes. Thus, everyone goes home in the weekends and the weekend life is kind of dull. Any of you guys dorm there? i am planning to dorm, if i go there. Hows the...
  30. K

    Whats the shortcut key to make a new folder in XP?

    is there another way other than right clicking>new folder?
  31. K

    Need recommendations for a new printer

    MY Xerox laser printer somehow broke and i am in need of a new printer. Any recommendations? i would prefer it to be a laser printer, b&w only, and lower than$200. The lower the better. Thanks
  32. K

    How to defend the position of supporting the status quo for illegal immigration?

    I have to do a debate, and i was chosen to be in the position of supporting the status quo for the present state of illegal immigration. But i honestly do not know what to say. I figured i saw things like how is it is a federal crime punishable up to $10,000 and a prison sentence for each...
  33. K

    need help to derive an equation

    i just need help to get this equation. then i can do the problems.. A mixture of H2 (g), 02 (g) and 2ml of h20 (l) is present in .5 L rigid container at 25C. The # of moles of h2 and the number of moles of 02 are equal.. Total pressure = 1146mm Hg. The mixture is sparked, and h2 and o2...
  34. K

    help with the Zune

    Ive been using dvdXsoft DVD to Zune Converter to rip dvds... i convert them to mp4 at a rez of 320*240... but when i add it to my zune, it converts it again. Why does it convert it again? Am i using the wrong res?
  35. K

    anyone have the 'Special Offer Code or Password' for the Nas concert from ticketmaster.com

    the internet presale is today... wondering if anyone has the Special Offer Code or Password .... if u do, pm me.. :) --------------------------------------------------- After you get it, then PM it to us. You will not need it after we receive it - Your bragging rights will be suspended...
  36. K

    My new favorite song = "Beach Chairs" - Jay-z Feat. Chris Martin

    i usually dont like the newer rap stuff.. but this song is crazy... audio too bad it will be the least favorite song on the album because 1) its an alternative type track and 2) most of the lyrics will go over 90% of peoples head. its easily in the top 15 greatest Jay-z songs, instant...
  37. K

    how do i get ahold of a TV at best buy during Black Friday

    I want to get this westinghouse HDTV going on sale on black friday.. gonna camp out and everything.. but, how will they hand out the tvs? the boxes arent out so cant grab one.. how does it work?
  38. K

    how do people not notice their bad breath?

    i dont understand... the moment i notice my breath stinking, i quickly go for a stick of gum or a tic tac. If i dont have any, i simply dont talk closely to people. yet there are those people that simply dont care how their breath smells like.. when conversing, no matter how much i try to back...
  39. K

    people of eastern North America, LOOK UP @ 11:45 PM in Sat.

    http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/space/11/17/leonid/index.html
  40. K

    LIES!

    the Gov. says the internet only consists of 1% porn... this is obviously a lie, seeing as internet only has 2 uses: porn.. and umm.. yeah.. more porn.. :D http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/11/15/internet.blocking.ap/index.html