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    Bluray letterboxing... No, not the usual question

    I noticed that some of my newer Bluray discs (Kick Ass, Daybreakers) have the letterboxing added to the source material to make the overall image 16x9. Is this a new thing? I thought most Bluray discs left the film in the native aspect ratio and relied on the output medium to letterbox if needed.
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    Talk about bringing a knife to a gunfight

    Link Why would you even bother drawing a taser... Plus shouldn't you be looking at your target?
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    Anyone using rdio.com?

    I have been using it for the last week or so and subscribed after a day for their $10/month mobile version. They basically give you access to just about any album to stream. Think of it like Pandora but you can choose your own music and share playlists with friends. The super cool part of it...
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    It's coming right for us! (Seriously cool)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37MNE8tOBG4 Watch at 1080p full screen. Amazing. Sorry if this is a repost. Searched but found nothing.
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    Statistics gurus... simple question

    I was reading an argument on reddit today and it got me wondering... The issue was about how much caffeine would kill you. Someone posted a link to a site that said the median amount of caffeine that would kill you is... let's say 15mg. Someone else then said "so if I ingest 15mg of...
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    ok, lame question...

    I have a Canon 7D and am confused by such a simple concept... how to set my camera down. I have the battery grip on it which makes it really difficult to set on a table. I can't set it down on the base because the lens is too heavy. I have been setting it on its back (on the LCD) but don't...
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    New 17" MBP has tilted screen

    Just received delivery of my CTO 17" MBP and noticed the screen is slightly tilted in the aluminum case. There is probably a 1/8" difference between the left and right hand side. I really don't want to have to wait another 10 days for a CTO machine to be shipped out so I am thinking about...
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    Inspiration...

    I have a few of cameras (SD550, G10, 7D) and typically use them to take pictures of events and outings but never really spent much time shooting creatively and I find I lack the inspiration. I have been trying to take a camera out for a few hours each weekend with the sole purpose to take...
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    Going from 0 commute work from home gig ...

    ... to a two hour daily commute starting tomorrow. Yay for me. From up at 8am to up at 5:30am.
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    What does this symbol mean on a shipping box?

    I ordered some stuff from Woot.com and it was shipped in a box that has a nuclear symbol on it. After taking a picture of it the way I did it sort of looks like it is indicating the box should be protected from nuclear and solar rays??? Am I dead?
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    I dare you not to laugh at this

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIF3Jo61xlE
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    Filesystem for large RAID array?

    I am creating a 4TB RAID5 array for storage of my music/movies/documents and I am wondering what the best filesystem would be. The server will be built on CentOS and it will use software RAID. Does it make a big difference which file system I use?
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    Good drive for audio ripping (DAE)?

    I would like to back up my CD collection but am having a hard time finding a suitable drive. It seems most SATA drives have some sort of rip-lock feature that causes CD rips to take a very long time compared to older drives which didn't have the lock. Does anyone still do audio ripping and...
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    Knife/multitool repair/reconditioning

    I have a Swiss Army knife that my grandmother gave me over 15 years ago that I have used quite a bit. It is still in great working condition however it could use a good cleaning/resharpening. I would eventually like to give it to my son. Any suggestions where I can get it cleaned and...
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    The Road - anyone going to see it this week?

    Trailer: http://movies.apple.com/movies/weinstein/theroad/theroad_720p.mov Looks really good but it must be in limited release because it is only showing in a small independent theater here.
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    Fan connector tails

    I ordered some Yate Loon 120mm fans from FrozenCPU and am a bit puzzled at how I am supposed to plug them in. There are three connectors on the tail... 1 3-pin motherboard connector 1 Female molex connector 1 Male molex connector I would like to monitor the fan rotation so I will...
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    ASUS P7P55D EVO memory recommendation

    I am having a helluva time figuring out what kind of memory to buy for this board. I am not going to O/C at all but almost none of the memory listed in their QVL doc makes sense. They list a whole bunch of 3 and 6GB 3-stick sets but this is a 1156 board... wtf? There are only 9 4GB 2-stick...
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    RAID setup... Are consumer backplanes reliable?

    I am setting up a new file/web server for my home LAN and am confused by the options out there. I will likely be using RAID5 or RAID10. My question is what are my options for hot-swappable enclosures? I find things like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817995005 which look good but...
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    New Muse song rocks

    Text Their new album is definitely different from their past releases. It took a few listens to enjoy it but now I hardly stop listening to it. Very haunting.
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    2405FPW image retention

    I own the 2405FPW and purchased it new when it was first released. I use it 10-16 hours a day for work and recently noticed that there is image retention in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. I use the monitor for programming and my code is etched into the screen by the end of the...
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    LG Blu-Ray drive

    Hi all, Background... I previously used EAC and a different DVD drive to rip about 500 CDs out of my collection to FLAC without any issues. Each CD would only take about 5-6 minutes to rip. Current problem... I now have the LG Blu-Ray/HD-DVD combo drive and just tried to rip a new audio...
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    Did you see that Windows 7 launch party video from Microsoft?

    Windows 7 launch party "Special" party FTMFW
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    Mint.com acquired by Intuit

    Link Looks like I have to look for another money mgmt app. Anyone use Yodlee? I know Mint used their data but I have heard their site sucks.
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    New iPhone 3GS

    I had the iPhone 3G since its release. I went to the ATT store today and upgraded to the 3GS for the discounted rate. As I was driving home it struck me to look around the edge of the phone for cracks since my first 3G had a pretty severe crack by the headphone jack. Turns out there are...
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    Decided to investigate 8-gauge shotguns after watching Appaloosa

    I would shit my pants.
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    This can't be real

    Text REPOSY Looks fun.
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    What's happened to kid's shows?

    Wow. Just wow. Damn hippies.
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    HDR is officially no longer cool

    My cousin is looking to buy a house in the Bay Area and sent me this listing asking what the effect is called... I laughed then cried a little (and not because of the housing prices). That first picture is just awful. Do they really think it looks good? Link
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    Spammer in Photo forum

    dealshunt in Text
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    Does Canon announce new cameras outside of shows?

    People have said that they might announce something this August but I am wondering if there are any big photo/camera/electronic shows in August. Does Canon ever announce new cameras outside of shows?
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    You are handed a random glass of wine at a gathering of unfamiliar people

    I have always enjoyed a glass of wine. Some more than others but I definitely don't have a nose for it. However I do consider myself more than your average wine consumer. I have been to a few tasting courses and can usually identify a wine by type. I was recently at a friend's party and was...
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    Domain I want expired

    My registrar still shows the domain as registered even though it expired yesterday. I remember reading something about a 30-day grace period. Do I need to wait an additional 30-days before I can register it?
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    Sea lion whisperer

    Gimme some fish bitch!
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    Settling a 2nd mortgage?

    I purchased a house back in 2005 at almost the peak of the market. I currently have a first and second mortgage but am underwater about $150-200k. I have an ARM mortgage that is set to readjust in 2012. Before everyone lays into me I didn't get an ARM to purchase a house that was more than I...
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    Left 4 Dead the movie!

    Zombieland Looks fun.
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    Lucky Brand 50-75% sale

    Link for Men's store I love their jeans and shirts. Good quality stuff.
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    Sauces/condiments you could eat on their own

    Are there any sauces or condiments you like so much you could eat them on their own without dipping something in them? Baja Fresh's pico de gallo Taco Bell hot sauce Nation Hamburgers honey mustard Now I am hungry.
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    Orange County Choppers

    Never knew it was based in Orange County, NY and not Orange County, CA. Learn something new every day.
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    Who is responsible for pay for car damage in this scenario?

    You are driving at the speed limit (35 mph) down a narrow stretch of paved city road with a high curb on your left and street parked cars and houses on your right. As you are driving along a child darts out from behind the cars in your direct path. Your brain immediately tells you slamming...
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    Ok, please tell me this is fake

    Umm... what the f*ck This one takes the cake. You have been warned.