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    What's the deal with the new phones with curved screens?

    I just saw Samsung Galaxy Round with a curved screen and now LG is coming out with one. Mind you, Even though they have the technology to create a flexible screen, because the battery and electrical components cannot be flexible, they can only come up with a rounded screen. Now what's the...
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    Need a photochop guru to save my wedding album!

    Any photochop gurus in the house? Me and my fiancee had our photos delivered via email for selection and noticed that her rented dress did not fit her properly. However, we're leaving the country and do not have the time to go back to reshoot the pictures. If you or someone you know is a...
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    Gas bill question. Big fail on my part.

    Ok I woke up late and head down to the kitchen to find that I left one of the gas ranges turned on at the lowest setting. I guess I thought I turned it off but turned it the wrong way. I used it last night for dinner, so it must have been on for about 18 hours. How much do you think it's...
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    Cannot access other computer on my home network even though I can see them.

    Ok I'm on XP pro. Using my media server in the living room, I can see my home network and my bed room computer, lets say 'system X', under it. However, when I try to access it, it always asks for a login and a password even though I don't have any set. I tried setting up a username with a...
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    Do smelly poeple know they stink?

    I'm talking about those people that seems to stink REALLY bad when they sweat. Like when you're playing basketball and everyone is sweating, but there is always that one guy that stink so bad you do NOT want to cover him. I mean, is bad smell subjective? Am I the only guy that may not be...
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    Does a wireless router need to be attached to a computer to function?

    Hello, is it possible to set up a wireless router in one location, then remove the computer to which it was originally attached to? Leaving only the router attached to the DSL modem? I want to move my computer to the living room, but there is no network sockets there. Anyone?
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    OK I'll have to Newegg again

    Original posting deleted. Was too long. Ordered a case and it was never delivered. Then there was a lot of mis-communition between myself and two CSRs. Ended up getting a refund and ordering the cases from somewhere else. However, they stepped up and offered me a store credit. I guess I'll...
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    Vista Sidebar problem

    For some reason, I cannot install any gadgets. I am guessing I can manually rename the .gadget extension into .zip and then unzip them into the proper sub-folders, but I really don't need the hassle. What could it possibly be? When i try to install/open the downloaded .gadget file, it does...
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    Coretemp and CPUID Hardware monitor temp reading differences

    I just upgraded to E2160 and downloaded both Core Temp and CPUID Hardware Monitor. Coretemp shows my Idle cpu temps as about 25/26 at idle, where as Hardware monitor reports them to be around 39/40ish With a decent load, Coretemp goes upto about 35/35, and HM goes up to 49/50ish... What the...
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    For a newly built system, do I need to do a clean install of windows?

    It's been over 10 years since my last build. Got almost everything together, but since I recently did a clean install of windows in my HDD, I really don't feel like doing another. Would it be okay to try to boot up in windows using my old hard drive transfeered from my old system?
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    Arctic Cooling Accelero Extreme 8800 in stock! Better than TR GR-03

    EDIT: NM! this place isn't even in the US WTF!!! Wow I have been trying to buy the Accelero S1 for a while but it's been out of stock EVERYWHERE. As the best cooling for 8800GT, I wasn't going to settle for anything less. Then I see that they have the new Exreme version which spanked the...
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    Does a Dell system ship with a FULL OS disk?

    I ordered systems from Dell in the past, and I always had to ask for pay extra $10 for a full back up OS disk. I just placed an order for a new system, and it didn't have an option online to purchase the OS disk, so I gave them a call. All three people I talked to, including one tech...
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    Any German speakers that can translate this for me?

    I tried to input it into babelfish but it's not working so well. Just the gist please if you can... TIA http://i15.photobucket.com/alb...369/jpark74/german.jpg
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    Someone help me with the title of this movie from last year

    I think they were trying to kill the guy who played the prick headmaster in "Old School." anyone?
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    What do you guys think of AMD stock right now?

    At around $15.50 it's the lowest its been in over a year. I haven't been keeping up with technical developments but I think Intel's Core 2 duo just handed them their ass...? So what do you guys think the outlook for AMD is? do you think they'll recover? bottom line, good buy or not? thanks
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    Do casinos take personal checks?

    Do they accept personal checks? cashier's checks? what's the best way to take a large sum of money to the casino?
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    VA disability

    I got out of the army 3 years ago without claiming anything since I thought I was fine. Then this year, I started getting spinal pains and had to go get an MRI... turns out 2 of my discs are compressed and bulging out... I spent 4 years at a ranger battalion on a machinegun team...was the...
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    question for casino gamblers

    I want to know how I can set up a credit line with the casino so I can get a "marker?" instead of carrying wads of bills everytime i go. Where at the casino do i go to have this set up? what do i need to bring? someone please talk me through the whole process so I don't look like a noob...
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    Which bank do you use for your checking account?

    I currently use USAA for checking but since it's not local where i live, I think it's time for me to switch. I live in Va., but I am in NYC often as well. Which bank do you recommend? I am used to USAA's free ATM usage (they refund me all of my ATM fees). The only reason I am thinking of...
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    Runners, any website to look for local trails?

    I remember I used a website that located a running trail near you a while back...it was run by air force or something...can't remember it for the life of me. Been trying to google of some sites that would do the same but having not much luck... Anyone use a good one and would like to...
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    Another Flash game...how dexterous are you with the mouse?

    Escapa! My best is 26 seconds...
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    Recommend me a internet/caTV/phone package deal in Nyc!

    My parents use Time Warner for cable, earthlink for dial-up, and verizon for their landline. Can you guys in NY recommend me a one package solution? thanks!
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    Which ATI card that I have is considered better?

    My old 128mb Radeon 9500tx(?) AGP or this new card that came with my Dell, the 128MB PCI Express? x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon X300 SE HyperMemory?? I think my old radeon was pretty high end when i got it (2+ years ago), while the new card is considered a budget card?
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    Addictive game...

    Found this addictive tiny game online... Escapa What's your best time? I can only get up to mid 20s...but I'm on a laptop with no mouse. If you can get over 40seconds, I want a screenshot! If you don't have a screen capture tool, here's a nifty little 80k program... Snippy hint...
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    Laptop recommendation

    Here is what I am thinking of buying... dell inspiron b130 Basically, I intend to use it during my travels overseas...some surfing and maybe some movie playing. Will not be playing any graphic intensive games. I'm new to laptops...is this a pretty good deal? mobile P 1.73 1gig ddr...
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    Laptop purchase advice?

    I'm thinking of replacing my desktop set up for a laptop due to lack of space in my new room. I know dell usually offers great deals but their huge laptop lineup is so confusing. Have not been keeping up with the different mobile chips so I can't really tell them apart either. Right now, my...
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    Colonic hydrotherapy anyone?

    Was at the bookstore today and somehow started skimming through this book "Natural Cures." It said something about your body having anywhere from 5-20 pounds of fecal matter stuck in your colon that keeps it from doing it job effectively. So basically you to to a colonic hydrotherapist and...
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    Where can i buy a Chipotle t-shirt?

    Is it available only to employees?
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    Virginia auto tint regulations...

    Do they check your tint during safety inspections in VA? how do they regulate the tint law down there?
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    Top Gear Episode question...

    anyone know? if yes, which episode... thanx!
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    Hot babe in new Old Spice commercial!@?

    New Old spice commercial has a **HOT** babe shaking her booties... Never seen her in my life and cannot find any vid caps? Who is it!!!?
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    auto tint removal...any advice?

    Gonna remove my window tint to pass state inspection. supposedly, spray some windex with ammonia on a trash bag and stick it to the window and let it heat up the glue....then just peel? is this right? sounds too simple...
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    If you had to pick, would you choose to be remembered as a coward by everyone even though in reality you were a hero?

    The topic says it all... If you had to choose one, 1)Be mistakenly considered a coward by EVERYONE when in fact you were a true hero (let's just say you for some reason cannot set the story straight...i.e, death or some threat to loved ones) 2)Be mistakenly hailed as a hero and loved by...
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    Laptop purchase question

    I don't keep track with laptop prices cuz I don't own one. However, I know Dell usually has very good sale once every few weeks and i wanna know how good the current deals are right now. My good friend is moving away and I want to buy her a laptop as a parting gift. She will be going to...
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    Airline miles rewards card question

    I've never really gotten into frequent flyers programs since I never really travelled much. However, I will probably travel more often starting this year and was thinking about getting some sort of a rewards card. Then today I got a an offer in the mail for a Capital One no hassle miles card...
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    When is the best time to buy a NEW car?

    Should I buy now or wait until around Labor day for the model year end incentives? I am thinking of getting the Spectra5...currently they offer $1000 cash back but I am hoping it would get better... any ideas?
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    Used BMW or a brand new Kia?

    I'm thinking of replacing my aged car... I am considering a used E36 BMW 3 series, preferably from 96-99 with about 70k-90k miles. Hoping to spend about 10k or under... Been looking for a while but nothing has been catching my eye...then... I ran across the Mazda3 and the Kia Spectra5...
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    Newbie cd burning question

    I see all these media files that are just a tad greater than 700mb...something like 700.5mb or so. If someone were to theoretically burn these onto a 700mb will these fit?
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    Can someone who has remote access to a computer see everything that goes on? even on other computers that share a

    Here's the scenario. My housemate's computer is hooked up to comcast cable and also has a wireless router. My computer has a WAP card and i share the net access. Housemate just told me her nerd friend has TOTAL access to her computer remotely. Now, is he able to see everything i download...