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    What do you guys think of this portable battery?

    I'm interested in this thing but I don't know much about batteries. Seems too good to be true; am I wasting my money? https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/joule-case-portable-power-period
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    "It's this girl from Australia. She's amazing."

    "Is she going to win?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=U_9J2oJjjd4 "She already has."
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    Settle an argument and I'll pay you $100!

    My buddy and I have been arguing over the original air date of a commercial for more than a decade. The spot in question: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqWxGMqI_SE I maintain it aired in the late '80's. He's adamant it was after '90. If you can definitively prove the original air date, I...
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    Politely asking stranger to stop clicking retractable pen. Am I out of line?

    I'm in a coffee shop. The gentleman immediately adjacent to my table has been annoyingly clicking the shit out of his retractable pen, while on a call, for several painful minutes. I waited for him to end his call and politely asked him to stop. He responded with attitude; an incredulous look...
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    If you could travel through time and change the past, what would you do?

    You've just traveled through time to the time and place of your choice -- what would you do? Change the course of human history, or alter your own personal past?
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    VW Super Bowl Commercial

    Brilliant spot. Love it. Casting and acting are perfect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9H0xPWAtaa8
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    Do Dyson vacuums live up to the hype?

    Cost isn't an issue, but I'd like to know if Dyson vacuums live up to the hype. Anyone on here own one or have any experience using one? Is there a competing product worth taking a look at?
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    What's the fascination with Beyoncé?

    I don't get it.
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    Here's one half of what I can't stand about LA/California...

    Watch it all, if you can get past the "...craft cocktails and artisan food..." http://vimeo.com/55420992
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    Award-winning short you guys might dig

    Cute, if slightly predictable, but entertaining nonetheless: http://vimeo.com/58150375
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    Who's still kickin' around?

    I've lurked more than posted in the last few years; yet the cruel mistress procrastination and her impudent sister boredom bring me back once again. Who's still around from those early days?
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    ATOT Effect Needed! Help me win photo contest

    I've entered a photo contest and need ATOT's help. Please vote for my image here: http://www.themastersofphotography.com/the-masterclass-gallery/s17/?cmd=SubmissionDetail&id=7920 You will need to enter your age. From there you're brought to the homepage. Copy this to the URL to find my image...
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    If you had to choose: Canon 40D vs Canon T1i

    I was going to pick up a Canon T1i, but I've found a great deal on a gently used Canon 40D for about the same price. Is it worth buying a two year-old, albeit higher-end camera, over a newer model?
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    POLL: Do you live in an urban, metro, suburban or rural area?

    Collecting data for my own curiosity. To clarify: I (poorly) used the terms urban and metro to illustrate the distinction between places like Phoenix and Tucson or Vancouver and Richmond.
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    Apple AirPort Extreme: MC340LL/A versus MB763LL/A

    Are there any advantages to purchasing model MC340LL/A (current gen) over MB763LL/A (previous gen)? Thanks.
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    Are people still being prosecuted for downloading music and movies?

    I haven't read any recent reports of the RIAA or MPAA going after people for downloading and/or sharing copy written content. Are people still being prosecuted for this? Have the penalties softened? Has the decline of P2P piracy and the rise of torrents impacted attempts at prosecution? I...
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    Good gas BBQ for small balcony

    Ideas? I was thinking of one of those little Weber jobs.
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    Interesting bachelor party ideas?

    My friends are an unimaginative bunch and we're stuck, trying to plan my bachelor party. I've done the Vegas thing and want to do something... different. Thus far the short list is topped by diving with great whites in Mexico. Cost is not an issue, but it's easier for all involved if there...
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    Hello, gang.

    It's been a while. Posted about a year ago, but fell out of the habit. I've got oodles of free time these days and thought it'd be swell to once again become an active member of these hallowed forums. So, how's it hanging? Any old-timers still around?
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    Identify this bug!

    My GF returns to her Santa Monica apartment after a business trip to find two "bees" in her kitchen. After finding the courage to leave her bedroom, she finds one of the "bees" dead and the other dying. While on the phone, I suggest she look for evidence of a nest or hive, thinking she has...
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    Need help with a little multimedia project

    I'm planning on surprising my GF with a visit. For Valentine's Day I sent a card with an address to a photo gallery. The card is a key to her present. I had originally planned a photo slideshow with me holding cue cards, telling a short narrative, and ending with a shot of my flight...
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    Help needed to calibrate home theatre audio

    Let me preface this by explaining I have no idea about any of this. Decibels, levels, ohms, all that escapes me. I am a total noob when it comes to home theatre. This is the first time I've owned any of this stuff. I know you guys hate on Sony HTIB set-ups, but that's besides the point here...
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    Obama Inauguration Gigapan: Who is sitting in front of Supreme Court Justices?

    The gentleman to Cheney's left. Who is that? He is wearing a hat and ear muffs. http://gigapan.org/viewGigapan...ee899496648c2b4b06233c
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    Haven't posted in years... Just saying hello.

    Who's still around? Any major gossip I miss?
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    W7 & ASUS A7N8X-E Deluxe: Weird clicking sound during audio playback

    I'm currently using W7s default drivers for my NFORCE2 mobo. AFAIK, there are no SoundStorm drivers available. During audio playback, regardless of program, there is a lot of static and clicking. Music is generally unlistenable. Where should I start? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    Canon G9: Off-kilter LCD and wonky button

    Just bought a Canon PowerShot G9. Love the camera, but my first qwibble was with the Playback button, which appears to sit slightly higher than it should, but still functions. Second issue is with the LCD, which is very slightly off-kilter, about half a millimetre. Almost unnoticable, but I've...
  27. brigden

    PS3 versus XBOX360

    I've got loads of free time these days and after seeing a few next-gen games in action, I'm keen on picking up a system. Does either offer an advantage over the other? Should I just buy both? Help me out.
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    If you had to pick a 40" Sony LCD, which would it be?

    Sony currently sell about a half dozen 40" LCD TVs. If you had to choose one, which would it be and why. I know zip about TVs. If you're anti-Sony, please save your comments; the TV must be Sony. Thanks.
  29. brigden

    So, there's a bridal shower, bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinner...

    What else? What other events are tied to a wedding that I need to be aware of?
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    Wedding questions!

    If an individual is selected to be in the bridal party, but their significant other is not, what on earth does one do with that individual not in the bridal party? Where does he/she sit during reception? Is he/she included in the limo after the reception?
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    What system specs do I need for a decent gaming rig?

    I'm completely out of touch with computer hardware these days. (My last video card was a 9700 Pro.) After my little brother showed me some trailers for upcoming games like Call of Duty 4 and Battlefield: Bad Company, I started thinking about buying a gaming rig. I'll more than likely buy...
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    Engagement ring insurance?

    I'll be popping the question next month and purchasing the ring just before, while we're on hols. We currently maintain seperate residences, but we'll be getting a shared condo at summer's end. I'm relatively certain my current insurance policy has limited coverage for personal items like...
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    Best place in Lower Manhattan to buy a good bottle of Champagne?

    Your replies are appreciated.
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    Recommend me a great scotch whisky!

    I'm not a whisky drinker, but I've dabbled in the past. I drink a lot of gin, and often vodka. I'd like to try an excellent scotch to sip and relax with over the holidays. I've been recommended: Glenlivet 18 yr old Johnnie Walker Black Lagavulin 16 yr old Macallan Highland 1990...
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    Missing toolbar menus and tabs from IE7 - Help!

    I've just installed IE7, I have tabbed browsing enabled, but there is nothing there. The toobar directly below the address bar is missing and I have no idea how to get it back. Help!
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    DSLR: Nikon D50 versus Canon D-Rebel XT

    I posted a thread a few weeks ago asking for advice in buying a DSLR for a friend's daughter as a Christmas gift. (If you must know, the family isn't very well-off; they've been good to me, and I wish to repay their loyalty with a gift for their daughter.) Anyway, the choices are down to...
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    Best entry-level D-SLR?

    I want to give a friend's daughter a D-SLR as a gift. The individual in question is into photography, has a good eye, but very limited use with SLR cameras, film or digital. I'd like to give her a D-SLR, but I have no idea what to look for. I could simply give her the most expensive model on...
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    Opinions of the Arc'Teryx Alpha SL jacket...

    I need something wind and waterproof for the Ontario winter. I'm less concerned with warmth as I'm usually only outside for <15 minutes at a time. I want something well-built and very light weight.
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    Has anyone bought a Tiffany engagement ring?

    My question (rather personal): How much did you pay, and what were the full specifications of the ring, i.e. metal type, diamond weight, quality, etc. I'm going to be buying an engagement ring soon, from Tiffany's, but I'm wondering if it's a better idea to fly down to the US (from Canada)...
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    RANT: Cancelling home phone service.

    This afternoon I called Rogers to cancel our home phone service. A simple task, correct? Apparently not. It took me nearly thirty minutes and I was transferred no less than four times. My question: If I was transferred four times, what are the other three individuals that transferred me being...