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    Someone on Ebay trying to scam me!

    I sold 2 playstations 3's on ebay a few days ago (before the hate mail chimes in, I sold them below cost). It was bought by a gentleman in Delaware who promptly paid and I sent the package on its merry way. Fast forward to today. He sends me an email claiming the package arrived, but was...
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    How to pronounce Chinese names?

    I have to meet with a number of Chinese graduate students tomorrow and I could use some help pronouncing their names. Knowing some of the members here of Asian, I'd appreciate if you guys could phonetically spell the following names for me: Xiaoqing Cao Guifeng Liu Xiang Chen Di Cao Xuan...
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    Seagate RMA's

    Does Seagate require the use of 'Seagate Approved Packaging' seen here for its RMA's? Or would a regular anti-static bag wrapped with bubblewrap suffice? What did you use?
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    Connecting xbox 360 to klipsch 5.1 ultras through sound card

    For the the next few weeks the only way to have sound from my xbox 360 is through my klipsch 5.1 promedia's via an audigy 2 zs. Would buying an RCA to 3.5mm adapter and pluging that in the audigy's line in be sufficient or am I out of luck for the time being?
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    What are your favorite companies?

    Whether it's due to outstanding products or excellent cutomer service everyone has their favorite companies. My favorites are: Costco - great costumer service, good prices and $1.50 hot dogs. In n' Out - good food and pays its employees well above other fast food francises Jamba Juice -...
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    Day of Defeat Cinematic Effects "Movie"

    Description: This is the full trailer for the Film Effects demonstration using the Source Engine. The film is set in the backdrop of the dod_donner map, and it uses special effects including colour correction, depth of field, graining and motion blur. More info here Links: fileshack...
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    Those who bought a BFG 7800 GTX

    I just got my card and I must say the included software is rather sad: driver disk w/ nvdvd 'gamer's toolkit' video studio 9 That's it. You'd think their motto being "The Gamer's Choice" BFG could actually include some, you know, games? Any opinions?
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    How would you pack & ship two posters?

    I've recently sold two matted posters and have come across a quandry - I'm not sure how to pack them for safe shipment. Both posters have their own cardboard 'containers' but I'm not sure how they would hold up on a cargo flight or delivery truck. Has anyone here ever shipped some art...
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    Woman sets fire to man who raped her daughter

    Text Can't say I feel sorry for him.
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    Stupid Fvcking Drivers!

    God dammit to hell, you stupid fvcking drivers need to take responsibility for your actions and if you can't operate a vehicle with the same skill of a monkey, stay the fvck off the road. Sure, I'm mad. Not because you made an illegal turn in front of me, striking my car. Nor because I was...
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    Save up to 65% at Omaha Steaks, today only

    Omaha Steaks Special Offer The Backyard bash looks enticing: 4 (4 oz.) Filet Mignons 4 (5 oz.) Top Sirloins 4 (4 oz.) Boneless Pork Chops 4 (3 oz.) Gourmet Franks 4 (4 oz.) Omaha Steaks Burgers 10 portions Potatoes au Gratin for $59.99, saving $111.01. Yum!
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    Those with T-mobile

    .. did it affect your credit rating? I accidently paid my last bill a wee bit late :o
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    Help removing hijacker igetnet

    My very computer illiterate father somehow managed to infect my poor computer with malware. I removed the trojan horses easily enough, but Spybot/ad-aware/hijack this keep on detecting 3 redirecting commands contained in my host file. I've removed the lines from my host file, deleted the...
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    What is the name of this song?

    What is the name of this song playing? (sfw) Edit: Draco, from Dragonheart. Thanks.
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    Removing ink stains

    I unknowningly washed a load of white clothes along with a pen and didn't notice until the clothes had been in the dryer, setting the ink. I've tried dry cleaning and hairspray (not on the same shirt) and neither method really worked. What can I use to remove the ink without damaging the...
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    Anyone order from Newegg recently?

    I ordered a floppy drive last Thursday at noon and it still hasn't shipped yet. Has anyone else experienced the same delays with Newegg or am I the only one?
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    Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines won't install

    The game gives me an error every time I try installing it. Thinking I had a bad disk I went to eb games and exchanged the game but still receive errors when installing. I've tried defragging, using different optical drives, scandisk, changing dma settings, all the suggestions on Activision's...
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    Outpost.com or Maxtor?

    Long story short, my 250GB Maxtor failed after two weeks and I need to exhange it. Which would be easier and/or faster: rma through outpost or maxtor?
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    Getting registry edits to stay

    I've been trying to change the default logon name for my laptop running winxp home but everytime I change the name in the registry, it defaults back whenever I reboot. What can I do to make the changes permanent?
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    Cox Communications sends cease and desist email

    Here's the deal: I just received an email from Cox stating they received a complaint from MGM that I downloaded material, subsequently infringing the DMCA, and that my service will be cancelled if the obtained material isn't removed. Here the kicker: the only thing downloaded on my pc were 4...
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    which wireless carrier? *phoenix area*

    I'm about to buy a cell phone for the first time (motorola v620 or v600) and I was wondering which carrier I should choose. I've done some reading at howardforums and I'm leaning towards the T-mobile get more 1000 but I have a few questions. Because I'm buying an unlocked phone I can simply...
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    iTunes itl database file damaged

    I started up iTunes and a message popped up stating the iTunes 4 Music Library Database had become damaged. A new file was created in its place and now 90% of my library and playlists have disappeared. Is there a way to recover the damaged file and restore my music library or do I have go...
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    What was your college application essay about?

    With the sudden influx of "rate my essay" threads sprouting up I became nostalgic for my own college application essay in the days long past. My essay was about ice cream. That's right, ice cream. I attributed ice cream to character growth and development. Just a silly topic that I had fun...
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    Half Life 2 not working!

    I try to load the game but it hangs on the loading screen before the vgui and after a while, crashes to my desktop. It's the same thing for HL:Source. Does anyone else have this problem? It sucks waiting until 1am only to find out you play can't one of the most anticipated games of the year :(
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    **DEAD** VP201b at monitorsdirect

    go to http://shop.monitorsdirect.com/product.asp?sku=2550214 to get a viewsonic vp201b fror $697 after using the coupon code cpvp201 (on their site). I ordered mine for $710 shipped to my house. --- Code replaced after finding it on the vendor's site. Thx elbosco and Odeen :) AnandTech...