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    Which car should i get

    I've narrowed it down to 4 choices (all new 2012 models): 1) Subaru Impreza with Nav - MSRP is about 22,800. they have 1.9 interest financing. Im sure I can talk this down to just below 20k. 2) Ford Focus with Nav - Internet price quote of 21,500 3) Honda Civic with NAV - EX with Nav is...
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    What to do in San Diego

    Just found out im going to San Diego for a week in June. I'm planning on going to the zoo already, what else is there to do? What are some good restaurants?
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    Home AC unit problem... any ideas?

    So a coworker is having an issue with his home AC unit. You can here the unit attempt to turn on so the thermostat is trying to activate it. However, you can here a loud buzzing noise like the unit is seized and the fan will not turn on, after a few seconds it turns off. It does this...
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    Refrigerator will not stop making ice

    So noticed yesterday that the ice maker on my GE fridge is not turning off. I tried pushing the lever that controls the ice maker all the way back to the off position as well as just turning the switch for the ice maker off, but its still running. Been in the new house for about a year, so...
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    Can't access USB drive through My Computer, but can through Windows Explorer?

    Hey guys, wondering if anyone ever ran into this problem. When I plug in a USB drive and try to access it through My Computer, it gives me a "cannot access E drive" error. However if I go through Windows Explorer, I can open the drive fine. Any thoughts? Thanks
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    Going to Disney World

    So I'm packing for my disney world trip tomorrow. I've never been to disney world and just looking for tips fro anyone about packing or while I'm there. I'll be going tomorrow, and coming back on the 8th. Staying at one of the hotels in disney world.
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    Memory dump error, now PC won't start up

    I have a quad core gateway PC running on Vista. Couple days ago, I got a blue screen of death saying there was an error and the memory was being dumped. I restarted the PC fine with no problems. Then the next day, my PC powers on, and I hear the fan start, but no signal being sent to the...
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    What to eat before running?

    So I have to run 1.5 miles under 13 minutes, half of it uphill. I've been training and did it in 12:45 yesterday. Trying to get it to the point where I can get it around 12:30 consistantly. Question is, what's the best thing to eat before a run and when? I've read oatmeal and fruit...
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    YAFFT : Which two

    Which 2 should I start this week?? Addai vs Den, who is 29th against the run Jordan vs Mia, who is just as bad Barber vs Stl, who also has a bad D and Barber scores almost every game.
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    Thinking about a career change into law enforcement

    So I've been thinking about changing jobs for a while now. I majored in Mechanical Engineering and have been applying to couple different places. Recently I've been thinking about getting into criminal investigation. I wanted to get in on the federal level, however that is tough to do with no...
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    YAFFT: Evaluate my team

    Had an autopick draft at work yesterday, I made out pretty nice. Keep in mind only an 8 man league so the teams are pretty stacked. QB Tom Brady WR Randy Moss WR Anquan Boldin RB LaDainian Tomlinson TE Alge Crumpler W/R Maurice Jones-Drew BN Jerious Norwood BN...
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    Problem with Verizon FIOS and XBOX Live?

    Ok so I switched to FIOS from comcast like 3 months ago. Since then I've been pretty busy and hardly ever got on Xbox(regular, not 360) Live. The other day i tried to connect and got an error regarding my IP. Anyone else have a problem? Should I just call Live support?
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    Vista and Joined video files

    Ok so I made a bunch of fight video compilations and i joined them together to make one big video. I then went to go open the folder where I joined them but the file was not there. So then I rejoined and got a message saying this file already exists. If I go to windows media player and do...
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    Perfect day for the AC to be off at work

    Seems as though someone forgot to leave the AC on over the weekend, or its just not functioning at all. We're getting short bursts of air like someone just turned it on, but its still about 90 degrees in the office with what feels like 100% humidty:|
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    For those of you with a GPS Unit

    I was looking at the Nuvi's for a while because they're so sleek but they're pretty expensive. So I was looking at the c550 the other day and it has a good amount of features. It has the new chipset, touch screen, SD slot for upgrades, and comes with the traffic antenna and 3 months of free...
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    I'm going to my first shooting range

    So I'm about to go to my first shooting range in a couple hours. What gun should I try out? My friend was saying a 9mm barretta is a good beginners gun. I want to try one that is smooth with very little kickback. I was thinking desert eagle .50 :laugh: UPDATE So I just got back. The...
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    The best buy next to my house has Nintendo Wii

    Holla atcha boi!
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    Going to my first Krav Maga class

    So I'm going to my first Krav Maga class to try it out and see if I want to sign up. Hopefully it's the real deal and not just a fitness place. Been looking for a good place to learn both striking and ground work and the head instructor at this location looks to be well versed in both. He...
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    The ignorance of boxers

    http://sports.yahoo.com/box/news;_ylt=A...w-mayweather041807&prov=yhoo&type=lgns True, he could beat almost any UFC fighter in a boxing match, but get real. If he thinks he could beat anyone in the Lightweight division in a UFC match, he's mistaken. Sean Sherk Joe Stevenson Kenny...
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    Guess the titans won't do anything this year

    http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=2840830 That pretty much seals the fate of the Tennessee Titans and Vince Young this year. Hopefully the guy can break the streak of bad luck.
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    Fedor Emelainenko, the best mma fighter ever?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q41vq9o9AM&mode=related&search= What song is used in the beginning when the still pictures come up. I've heard it in a movie soundtrack but can't place it. PS-Fedor is the best ever
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    UFC 69

    How the heck did GSP lose to Matt Serra?? Blown away when I saw that one. Dissapointed that Diego lost too. Should have taken it to the ground where he could at least attempt a sub on koscheck. So who gets the next shot at Serra?? Hughes? Great division at UFC, now they just need to start...
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    YACT: Test drove a new VW GTI

    So I'm looking to buy either an R32 or a new MK V in about a month. So I wanted to go and test both before I decided. I go to the Ellicott City dealership by my place and am greated by the sales person. I tell my situation and right away he starts to walk away becasue I'm not buying today...
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    So i'm thinking of joining Krav Maga in Maryland

    There's a Krav Maga place I'm thinking of joining. There's one in Owing Mills and Columbia, and even though I live in Columbia, I think I'm going to join the Owings Mills facility. Theres a package that lets me train at both so shouldn't be a big deal either way. The head instructor at...
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    Willis Mcgahee to the Ravens

    Bills just traded Mcgahee to the Ravens for a 3rd and 7th rounder this year, and a 3rd next year. Steal of the year for the ravens. They might be better in 07 than in 06.
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    YACT: 2004 VW R32 or 2006 VW GTI

    R32: AWD, 240 HP. More power, better control. But its on the older chassis, and manual transmission has been getting on my nerves in traffic. GTI: Newer design, nicer interior. DSG transmission which is supposed to be very smooth. But it has less power and FWD. Both are around the...
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    more NFL free agent news

    Broncos traded Tatum Bell for Dre Bly from the Lions. i think its a good deal for Broncos, they get a corner to help Champ, and they will always have a running game. Also, Adalius Thomas from the Ravens is supposed to meet with the 49'rs later next week. Gonna be a big pay day for him.
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    Police chase from Baltimore to Washington DC area

    So when I woke up this morning around 5:30, and there was a highway chase from Baltimore to the Landover area which is about 60 miles. The whole time, police were trying to box this guy in but he would ram them and get around, until his car started smoking and the hood flew up at which point...
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    best remedy for a head cold?

    I'm pretty sure I caught a cold from someone yesterday when they had 150 of us in an auditorium. Woke up with the back of my throat and sinuses hurting along with a headache. Took some advil cold and sinus, any other recommendations?
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    its 6am and I'm on the metro

    Todays my first day at the us patent and trademark office as an engineering patent examinar. Woke up at 4:45 and on the metro by 6 to get there by 7. So this is what the real world is like.
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    YACT: yes, another one

    Ok, so I'll be graduating in December and I'm getting tired of my 98 Civic. I've been looking at cars for a while now but can't decide. I think I change my mind every other week. I'm looking to stay in the low 20,000's. Here's what I've been looking at: Used Pontiac GTO: Great power...
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    mmmhhh... cheesesteak

    In all it's glory... with some crab chips that are not pictured. http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/dbot/PA240057.JPG
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    Question to Mechanical Engineers

    Ok, I'll be graduating in December with my BS in Mechanical Engineering and had a coupel job questions. I haven't been able to get an internship so far but just had an interview last week. The position I interviewed for last week was an all around design position. Doing stuff with HVAC and...
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    question for those who bought madden 07

    I have the PS2 version and started superstar mode. My player is a Safety and cant figure out how i can just watch the offense with accelerated time instead of play as the offense. Anyone help me out?
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    I need some ipod mini help please

    Ok so my girlfriend's ipod started giving her error displays. She's had it for about 8 months and only used it a few times. The first is a battery symbol with a lightning bolt going through it. I'm pretty sure that one means the battery is dead? I could be wrong. Does she need to send it...
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    heart rate monitor

    Ok so im incorporating cardio into my weight training more and wanted to get a heart rate monitor. I wanted to get one with memory type function that would save my highest or lowest over a period of time also. any suggestions?
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    seasoning a cast iron skillet

    Ok, i dont think i seasoned my cast iron skillet properly when i first got it because now theres like black flakes coming off of it. I think the flakes are from stuff I've cooked before. Whats the best way to restore it and season it again? or should i just put another coating of oil and let...
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    Looking to get a TV Tuner Card

    I was looking around at the ATI TV Tuner cards and had a question. Would these cards work with my satellite dish? I would like to display the signal on my tv and computer. I figure if i output it from my satellite receiver to the tv tuner card, and the tv, the card would just see the same...
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    some help downloading mp3 ringtones

    How do I download mp3's that i already have to a motorola i730 for nextel. What software and data cable do i need? Also, i just got a Motorola V3c for verizon, and trying to do the same thing. Any help would be good, thanks.
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    jim mora: PLAYOFFS??!! video

    Can anyone find the video of Jim Mora blasting off about playoffs? I found a sound byte, but nothing else.