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    OSX 10.6.7 and PPTP VPNs

    Brand new Mac user, sorry for the noob question. I've set up my PPTP VPN, but I am unable to resolve any machines on the remote (Windows) domain by hostname when connected. I can ping by IP and by its FQDN, but not just the hostname. What am I missing? When the VPN is connected I see...
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    GPS Recommendation - Details Inside

    Shopping around for a GPS for my parents. The only special requirement is that there needs to the ability to switch the menus to Chinese as well as the spoken turn by turn (Cantonese preferred, Mandarin acceptable.) A bigger screen would be preferable, at least 4.3". Any recommendations?
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    What's the earliest you can buy a house?

    Bought house last May, I was 22. Was done with school and had a steady job.
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    hmm interesting
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Are we talking about the same car? The price, at least on Acura's site for an 09 RDX w/ Tech Pkg start at $37,195...where can I buy a new one for $30,600?
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    I understand where you're coming from, but on the flip side I've know many people who have bought loaners/rentals with no issues.
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Test drove it tonight. Actually they're letting us keep it til Saturday so we can spend some more time with it. They wouldn't budge on the price tonight. They were able to give me a 5.9% finance rate. Comes with 7 yr / 100k mile warranty. Any feedback about the car itself? The fact...
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Was referring to Lexuses
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Well, I think we've decided to go with the RDX. Looking to buy used, been working with the local dealer to find one we want. Finally got a call last night about a certified pre-owned 2009 RDX w/ Tech Pkg, Black (really wanted the Dark Gray), Ebony leather, ~9200k miles, $30500, served as a...
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    We both actually prefer the sportier suspension. We don't want to feel like we're driving our sofa.
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Went out to test drive the RDX, very pleasantly surprised by the turbo'd 4.
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Yeah we looked at the RX too, but after pricing it out online with the options we wanted, it got wayyy expensive. Styling-wise the RDX is still #1 for her and I'm also a fan of it.
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    My point was that SUVs are heavy vehicles, we want to be sure that it can move when we need it too. Higher insurance / premium gas / 5-8K more have already been considered. We understand that this is a luxury vehicle with a turbo.
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Underpowered in the sense that it's a heavier vehicle.
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Found this comparison site CR-V is missing a lot of the creature comforts, engine seems underpowered for an SUV as well. Though overall styling seems very similar, will make sure to bring this up.
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Huge step in price indeed but we were in college when she got the Focus and she bought used. This'll be her first new car. I'd say the budget is around 40K or so, doesn't mean we'd want to spend that much. GLK is expensive for what you get imo She didn't like the styling of the...
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    '10 MB GLK350 vs '09 Acura RDX

    Update: Well, I think we've decided to go with the RDX. Looking to buy used, been working with the local dealer to find one we want. Finally got a call last night about a certified pre-owned 2009 RDX w/ Tech Pkg, Black (really wanted the Dark Gray), Ebony leather, ~9200k miles, $30500...
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    Anybody a student or alumnus of Case Western Reserve?

    Plus you're an engaged adult going to grad school, far different socially than a freshman entering undergrad. If I were ever to go back fro grad school it'd just be in and out and go home to the gf.
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    Anybody a student or alumnus of Case Western Reserve?

    Nerd-City indeed lol, but there is fun to be had, you just have to look a bit harder for it ;)
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    Anybody a student or alumnus of Case Western Reserve?

    That was actually the business school. Happened the summer before I started college there. I had a class in the room where they took him down, the prof didn't tell us until the last day lol.
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    Anybody a student or alumnus of Case Western Reserve?

    Finished my undergrad there in 07. Fine school academics-wise. Location isn't that great, not much within walkable distance (besides little italy) not even a grocery store, if you have a car you'll be fine. Parking can be a bitch too so if you can secure a place with dedicated parking that...
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    Dec 21 2012

    Exactly, which I why I said "then". Believe me I'm not defending this 2012 theory. My point was if they were so great at predicting the end of the world, you think they could've prevented their own end. The Chinese have been around for many millenia and are still alive and well.
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    Dec 21 2012

    The Mayans were pretty advanced in terms of astronomy, I'll give them that. How they knew so much then is pretty staggering. But if they were so smart, how did they allow their civilization to end?
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    Did i waste 4 years going to college?

    You gotta wow em in the interview, I can't stress this enough. Show them something about you that sticks out, that's unique, or will bring value to their company. Unfortunately, these days a 4 yr degree is not a wow factor anymore, dime a dozen. This is where your internships come in, but...
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    Importance of education overated?

    I agree that there's a lot of "background experience" that comes from an education, but my 90% statement is about direct application of what I learned to my job, but that's me. Hate to sound cliche but you do learn a lot about yourself in college and I don't think I'd be the same person I am...
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    Importance of education overated?

    OP - I commend you on your success, but unfortunately you are definitely the exception and not the rule. Does education = success? Of course not, I know many people that graduated from college that are far from successful. But on the other hand, it doesn't hurt, especially if they are...
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    My Home Theater

    update: Went ahead and purchased the ws-60 center and ws-15 rears. Putting it together tomorrow with a buddy as well as doing some cable hiding, will be sure to post pics. A big thank you to all for the help :)
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    Cooking food is still a chore.

    OP - I hope this never gets invented just to spite you. Being lazy is fine, but then complaining about how there isn't something to facilitate your laziness? I hope you starve to death, which you might not be far off from at 125 lbs.
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    My Home Theater

    Thanks for the info guys. We do have a sectional couch so some will be off to the side. So any suggestions for center and rear speakers?
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    My Home Theater

    I must've read your guys' minds about CL. I found a Bic H-100 for sale about 10 miles from me. Talked him down to $150. Sounded like a nice older guy, assured me that it was well taken care of. Picking it up Wednesday, then I'll have everything to get a 2.1 system up and running for now...
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    My Home Theater

    Checked out a thread from 2006 about the H-100 over at AVS forum. The price then was ~$250, still that price at Ebay. Read that it has gone for offers as low as $190. I guess I could give it a shot. Current price is $245 or best offer, shipping is $49 =\ Anyone have any thoughts...
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    My Home Theater

    I think I might go with a Dayton per YoYo's recommendation in his HT guide. Quick question, my living room is about 18' X 18' should I go with the SUB-120 12" 150 Watt? And does anyone know of any free shipping promotions going on?
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    Second Spanish Team photographed

    Lots of ignorance in this thread. Here's the botton line, if you are Asian, these pictures will be offensive to you, no matter what counter arguments were brought up in this thread. Were the pictures racist? No, not by definition. Were they distasteful and offensive? Yes. Was that their...
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    My Home Theater

    Hey guys, thanks for all the replies. I went ahead and ordered a pair of the Athena WS-100s from Audio Advisor. Next up, subwoofer. Any suggestions? Hoping to spend under $200, the lower the better :)
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    My Home Theater

    The receiver just arrived, it's a lot bigger than I was picturing. Anyways, I went back on the hunt for a pair of "skinny" tall speakers. Came across these Athena WS-100s. The look is exactly what we want. Reviews I've read have been positive. Any first hand experience with these? Little...
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    My Home Theater

    I caught this deal right before going to bed last night and ordered immediately. Good thing I did, I see that it went back up to 399.97 now.
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    My Home Theater

    Yeah these are "skinny" enough haha, was showing my gf a bunch last night. She's still concerned that these aren't tall enough though, we'll do some more measurements tonight and see. Any other suggestions now that the super skinny constraint is lifted?
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    My Home Theater

    Thanks for all the help so far everyone. I think I'm going to go with the Onkyo SR606. Now onto speakers/sub. I thinking about these for the 2 front speakers: Polk R50s Any thoughts?
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    Capcom vs. SNK 2

    Ok, I'm EST as well. I already have Hamachi so we're set there. I checked and my ZSNES is 1.36. Are we going to play SF2, SF2 HF, or SSF2?
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    Capcom vs. SNK 2

    CvS2 was definitely a fun game. Not to nitpick but SNK vs Capcom is a completely different game made by SNK and substantially crappier.