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    2008 Dodge Ram Interior Map Lights

    On the '08 Dodge Ram 1500, the interior map lights are activated by depressing the lens cover of the lamp. I recently noticed that on both of my lights, depressing the cover doesn't turn on them on (either the left or right one). However, the lamps do light up when I open the doors, which...
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    Brakes "grind" during the first few miles of driving after a cold start

    My company just gave me use of a '10 Chevy Malibu w/ ~10K miles on it. I've noticed that after starting the car, the first few times I hit the brakes there is a significant "grinding" noise coming from them. After the brakes are applied a few times, the noise disappears and the car drives...
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    Comcast DVR Buffer

    Currently, my Comcast DVR will only buffer around 20 minutes of a show. Is there any way to increase the amount of time the DVR will buffer? I'd like to be able to rewind some programs more than the buffer will allow.
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    Need help with a name for our company softball team

    Our company has put together a softball team and we'd like to use the company initials somewhere in the team name. Any one here creative enough to help us out? One co-worker suggested Battin' Balls Around, another suggested BBAllers and yet another said BBAllstars, but I think everyone here...
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    Navigation Disc for Dodge in-dash factory system

    I just recently purchased an '08 Ram 1500 w/ the in-dash 6 disc CD/MP3 player and navigation system. They included the navigation DVD, but forgot to give me the NAVIGATION manual. I can't seem to figure out how to load the DVD into the receiver. Is there some combination of buttons I must...
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    Eddie Vedder on tour (particularly last night in Chicago)

    I'm going to the show tonight in Chicago and was wondering what time I can expect the show to start. The tickets say 7:30 PM, but we all know that concerts rarely ever start on time. It's his last night on tour, so I'm expecting on helluva show.
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    TV Speakers work intermittenly

    So, when I first turn on my TV there is no sound coming from the speakers. After a few minutes or so, the sound begins to intermittenly come from the speakers. Finally, after watching for 10-15 minutes the sound returns to normal, except for the occassional crackle. Does anyone know what...
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    I need to move a SONY KP-57WV600 57" 16:9 HDTV Projection Television

    I will be moving it by pickup truck (I have a tonneau cover and can't ship it standing up) and don't want to damage it during the trip. Of course, it'll be protected on the exterior from damage, but I was more interested in finding out if the internal parts would be damaged. Thanks.
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    Ouch! ING savings interest rate took a hit today.

    Just logged on to check my account status and saw that ING just lowered their savings account interest rate to 3.65%. I checked wamu and emigrantdirect and they're both ~1% higher. Maybe it's time to think about switching.
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    Rose Bowl Seating

    I tried looking at seating charts located on various web pages but they don't get too specific. Can anyone who's been to the Rose Bowl tell me what sight line I can expect to have. How many rows off the field is Row C? After trying to get tickets for the past week, I finally got tickets for...
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    Help with copying material captured on a security camera

    The school I work at recently installed security cameras around the building. A few days ago someone was caught on camera destroying school property. The school needs to forward a copy of the video surveillance to the police, but we can't get the DVR to output to VHS. The DVR has a BNC output...
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    I'm in Pittsburgh for work . . . what is there to do around here???

    Here's the deal - My company has sent me out of town for work. The jobsite is in New Brighton but my living arrangements have me staying in Cranberry (just off of I-76 and 19). Is there anything to do in the area. I'll be here for 6-8 weeks and will definitely need to relax at some point...
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    Bulk renaming of files in XP

    In Windows XP is there a way to rename a group of files in bulk? For example, I have a bunch of files that are indexed 001-XXXX, 002-XXXX, 003-XXXX, etc. I would like to remove the "001-, 002-, etc." from all the files. Thanks.
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    Help with Rocky movies

    In which Rocky movie does the scene with Rocky and Apollo running on the beach take place (no flashbacks please)?
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    Maximize all windows in Windows

    I'm aware of the shortcut for minimizing all open windows and was curious if there is a similar shortcut to re-open/maximize all the windows at once? Thanks.
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    Anyone have one of those combo washer/dryer units?

    I just looked at a place today and want to put in an offer, but I'm reluctant b/c the place doesn't have in unit laundry. But, in this particluar unit there is an old combo washer/dryer that doesn't work and I could easily replace it. It was used in place of a dishwasher and fits under the...
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    Do I need to upgrade the firmware??

    I just purchased a spindle of Verbatim 16X DVD-R's from Best Buy this week (using the deal found in the Hot Deal's forum) and cannot get them to burn over 2X. I used DVD Identifier to verify that they were 16X compatable and that they were manufactured by MCC (details below): Verbatim 16X...
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    Poll: Laptop Carrying Case: Backpack or Messenger Bag/Briefcase?

    So, which type are you?
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    Quick question about car batteries

    What is the better brand - Die hard, interstate or autocraft. Die hard is $10 cheaper than interstate (autocraft is $20). It's for a 6 year old honda.
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    See you in Indy!

    The 8 tickets that I bought for the first two rounds of the Men's tourney just came in the mail last night. Now all I need is for the Illini to get seeded #1 in that region and my weekend will be set. Hopefully another local team (DePaul, S. Ill) will get sent to that regional as well...
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    Recording using Tivo

    As everyone knows by now, the Super Bowl is this weekend. After the game, FOX plans on running new episodes of the Simpsons and American Dad (the new show by the creators of Family Guy). I'll be partying at a friends house and have TIVO set to record these shows. How does TIVO know to start...
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    Ladies and Gentlemen - A little something I'd like to call the "Bro-hawk"

    I pity the fool who tries to upstage B.A. Baracus' hair!
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    A FEDEX question

    So I ordered something online and the company used FEDEX to ship the package. I was given a tracking number and went to the website to see when it will arrive. It made it from NY to the local distribution center here in Chicago when I noticed the invoice has the wrong Zip Code on it. I...
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    fake oakleys?

    A friend of mine says he can get me a good deal on Oakley half jackets. He said they will come with a box, warranty card and carrying case. I think they might be knockoffs. Is there generally any way to tell. Are there any characteristics I can look for? I also bring this point up because...
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    Win XP installation help

    I just bought a new computer with no OS installed. The hard drive is formatted and the CD drives are operational. I have the Win XP disc but am not sure how to initiate installation (no user manual). Under Win 98 (the last time I installed an OS) I used a startup disk and just used setup.exe...
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    Win XP installation help

    I just bought a new computer with no OS installed. The hard drive is formatted and the CD drives are operational. I have the Win XP disc but am not sure how to initiate installation (no user manual). Under Win 98 (the last time I installed an OS) I used a startup disk and just used setup.exe...
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    Is this a good deal for a Canon S330 printer?

    In my Amazon.com gold box I was just offered the Canon S330 Bubble Jet Printer for $79.25. I just bought a digital camera earlier today (Fuji Finepix 2650) and now need a new printer capable of producing photo quality images (especially 4x6's, etc.). Should I go for this deal or hold out for a...