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    Drilling for Oil in ANWR

    If you really want to know about ANWR -- in an unbiased manner -- I suggest reading the Congressional Research Service paper found here CRS Report
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    I finally went and did it.

    I understand! Nice.
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    Help choose an airline.

    Did you go with JetBlue?
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    Show off your Desktop thread...

    Sorry, I lost track of this thread. It's a Pink Floyd album cover, Division Bell. Evidently I'm the only old, lame classic rock fan in this thread. :o
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    Friend just got slapped with a lawsuit from Time Warner

    Wow. This thread is a fountain of odd and inconsistent legal theories. I'll try to hit some highlights: 1. Just erase? No!!!. Putting aside whether Time Warner has other evidence, the filing of a lawsuit essentially freezes the parties in time. Destroying or otherwise disposing of...
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    Which 22 inch CRT - please help

    Check out the artisan series (GDM-C520K) from Sony. These always seem to get good reviews.
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    6800 PCI Prices and Availability

    For those annoyed by the wild prices swings and overpricing of the 6800 family of PCI-e cards, I couldn't agree more. However, while the stores' behavior is unfortunate, the blame really lies with the manufacturers. They could enforce the pricing through a retail price maintenance scheme...
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    DC's pioneering 99.1 WHFS replaced with Latin music.

    There aren't any real college radio stations around the DC area. The DC radio market is absolutely dreadful, especially if you like rock music. In recent years (last 15), we have lost WHFS, WCXR (now a smooth jazz station), and WJFK (now a hot talk format, which I dont' mind). Our classic...
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    Help choose an airline.

    Yeah, FlyerTalk is a great resource. Torrance Municipal is obviously a no go. One other factor to consider, if you have to rent a car, the car rental facility is literally across a small street from the terminal at LGB.
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    Help choose an airline.

    Forget LAX. It's a nightmare. Take JetBlue from IAD to LGB (Long Beach). Long Beach airport is small and efficient, and its only a little south of LAX. Trust me on this one, I grew up in LA and have lived in the Washington area since 1988. I've flown countless times into LAX, but recently...
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    Show off your Desktop thread...

    I've had this one on my work pc forever. I suspect a number of you will recognize this picture. Click-it
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    NEED EXPERTS - DIY Lifetime PC; 10 years unattended

    One thing I don't understand. You said you would provide a shrink wrapped replacement just in case. If so, why are you trying so hard for the 10 year life. Just hook up the other box (possibly in a different part of the building). When the first one goes bad (which isn't a given--there are...
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    Quieter Fans

    Cow Fly: Can you give us an update when you get the fans installed. I'm thinking of doing the same thing with my Praetorian.
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    Worst Live Band You Have Ever Seen?

    Worst show ever had to be Yes. They were simply dreadful. But the great surprise of that show was that Allan Parsons opened for them, and he was great. Other great shows: Rush--they never seem to have an off night Pink Floyd -- they think big and they execute U2 -- Elevation tour, they...
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    please help. whats the best way to get info off a FUBARed hard drive?

    As Uncle Bob indicated, the dreaded clicking sound usually means the mechanical end of the drive. Before you even consider powering up the drive again, ask yourself if your ok losing the data. If you are, follow Uncle Bob's advice. If you want to protect the data, which has probably not...
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    Good company for custom built pcs

    Velocity Micro. I bought one from them in Nov. 2003. The machine was put together very nicely -- excellent wiring. The sales people were responsive, and the machine came exactly as advertised.
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    what psu for a8n-sli deluxe is everyone using?

    I have the PCP&P SLI and I don't find it to be all that loud, and it seems absolutely rock solid. The system in general pretty loud though. I count nine fans running in my box. 1. PSU 2. Processor HSF (I'm using the Zalman 7000 at full blast, but I'll probably take it down soon) 3...
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    DIY vs PrePackaged (Dell)

    I have to take issue with one aspect of this conversation. Regardless of whether you DIY or buy from Dell, you are always your first line of tech support. I've never thought to call Dell first after a BSOD crops up at my office. Indeed, I know that if I do call Dell, I'll be asked to take a...
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    should I just buy the XFX 6800GT pci-e and be done with it?

    BFG does make a Pci-e 6800 gt, I'm running two right now. I purchased them from Chumbo at list, $399 each. Unfortunately, Chumbo sold out mighty quick, and I was back ordered. Luckily, my order was fulfilled out of the next delivery so I got them last Friday. If you really want evga or bfg...
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    SLI Installation

    I just built my sli rig over the weekend. I put both video cards in at the same time. It worked just fine. Here's the order I followed: PSU MoBo Processor HSF (I used Zalman fan, make sure you put its backplate for the heatsink on before mounting the mobo. Memory Video Cards Tested...
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    Windows XP Pro OEM

    One thing is missing above, the full retail version (upgrade or initial license) can be installed on more than one machine (not at the same time). Whereas the OEM version license it tied to the machine you bought it for, hence the hardware purchase requirement.
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    So whats next for Nvidia???

    Nvidia's next move will probably focus on "multimedia" chips that compete with All-in-Wonders and other stand-alone cards. After all, HTPC's are starting to get broader attention, and if Nvidia can bring out a strong HDTV product, with a related controller chipset that, for example, might...
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    Geforce 6800GT PCIe at MSRP!

    Same here!
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    EVGA Branching Out

    Looks like EVGA is planning a major expansion in its hardware offerings: CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW, LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to support its growing base of customers, EVGA, a leading provider of performance computing hardware, today announced a full line of new...
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    Gainward Cards a Thing of the Past in the USA

    Like many I have been trying to find a nice 6800 GT PCI-E card, and figured Gainward was sure to make one. Indeed, Gainward's global websight mentions just such a card, but the USA site didn't mention it. So I called Gainward USA on the hope that they might spill on when the cards will be...
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    Verizon Fiber Optic Broadband 5mbps/2mbps for 40 a month 15mbps/2mbps for 50 a month!

    I live in NOVA too. Unlike most, I have Earthlink DSL, but its on a Verizon circuit (formerly GTE circuit). I can't get above 768k either, even though Earthlink swears up and down that I can get 1.5mbps. I also have a Fujitsu modem. I'm wondering if I have the same problem you do? How did...
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    6800 PCI Prices and Availability

    East Luna had one xfx 6800 ultra pci-e left as of a few minutes ago, but its $625 so I passed on it.
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    Where are in stock 6800GT PCI Express???

    I decided not to cancel my order since I don't have any immediate alternative. But I'll keep looking because I have every other piece of my new system waiting at the house.
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    Where are in stock 6800GT PCI Express???

    Pathetic, isn't it?
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    Where are in stock 6800GT PCI Express???

    Chumbo is now listing the 6800 GT PCI-E as "Highly Allocated." I just called them and they said they wanted to stop people from placing more orders until the next shipment comes in (still saying 2-3 weeks). For those of us with cards on order, the rep. indicated that he thought all the back...
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    The Island of Sumatra moved 100 feet - where is the gaps?

    Try picking up the book "Krakatoa" by Simon Winchester. It's a part science, part political science book, but it does a great job of covering the tectonic conditions near Sumatra. In particular, Sumatra is near a very active subduction zone where one plate pushes under another. Winchester...
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    What would happen if the moon disappeared?

    Discovery Channel aired a show some years ago called "If We Had No Moon." I watched it a few times, and my recollection is that the consequences would be catastrophic. In particular, I think the program suggested a number of the items listed above, changing of the tilt of the earth, drastic...
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    Sushi Chef salary reduced arbitrarily ? *UPDATE*

    ElFenix: Interesting take on the Statute of Frauds, which theoretically supports your position. However, the oral agreement did not prevent her employer from firing her before she even starts. Thus, an oral agreement to pay $9 dollars an hour is largely meaningless when it can easily be...
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    And the men who hold high places

    Hard to resist this thread, so here goes: You know how that rabbit feels Going under your speeding wheels Bright images flashing by Like windshields towards a fly Frozen in the fatal climb But the wheels of time Just pass you by
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    Anyone know where to find XFX (or maybe evga) 6800 GT PCI-e?

    Try buyxg, they claim to have the XFX 6800 GT PCI-E in stock at $470.00. Also check gameve. It's out of stock now, but I noticed they have restocked rather quickly at least once.
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    Print Layout View in MS Word incorrect

    Is there any sort of blank spot in the print layout view where the text should be, or does it just go on to the next paragraph of text? If so, it could be a font formatting problem. If there are no blanks, check that the text has not been formatted as hidden or non-printing. Turn on the...
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    Sirius or XM

    You might want to check out AVS Forum. They have a dedicated forum on XM and Sirius. I suspect someone there will have specific answers to questions about the services and reception in Michigan.
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    Bad News for CRT users...

    Don't bet on Eizo. Their website is promoting LCDs and I couldn't find a current CRT model listed. At the 21+ inch level, this leaves the $1700+ Sony. One would expect that Sony will dump it as soon as it has a pro-level color scheme for an LCD.
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    anyone know how to add a .gif or .jpg to a .psd via Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0?

    I finally got in front of the program and tested this process. Here's how I combined a jpg with a psd. I opened the psd and the jpg files. With the jpg as the active document, I opened the layers toolbox. It logically showed a single layer. I then dragged and dropped the jpg layer on top of...