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    Device to transmit cable TV over LAN?

    Does anyone know of a device that would allow me to hook up the audio/video signal from my cable TV box and stream it over the LAN?
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    Does anyone have Arctic Silver, and an ohm-meter?

    I am wondering about the electrical conductivity of Arctic Silver paste. Is it such that you can stick ohm-meter probes in a glob of it, and measure a short? Can someone try this? Would be real helpful if you can, looking at using it for something other than its intended purpose.
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    So I went to a chiropractor hehe

    Went to a chiropractor yesterday for the first time. I hurt my back about a month ago, combination from squats and then playing basketball I think, just overall becoming active too quickly after a few years of inactivity. It hurt right on the spine in my lower back and I can't lean backwards...
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    Workout people...cardio/fat burning question

    Ive been riding the stationary bike about 30-45 minutes per day for cardio and fat burning exercise. I set it to adjust the resistance to keep my heart rate at 150 BPM (i'm 22), usually i end up at about a 20mph pace. While my heart rate stays at 150, i dont have to increase my breathing...
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    Can you pull your arm out of its socket?

    I thought I'd ask... on my left arm (i'm left handed) I can pull it out of it's "socket" or at least that's what it feels like, by putting my hand on my knee then pulling backwards. i'll then have a small gap between my shoulder and arm and obviously feel it moving forward. i cant do it...
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    Anyone have a WD MyBook premium external HD?

    I just got one of these and I'm not happy with how the capacity gauge is working. It appears so much light from the power ring bleeds through into the capacity gauge ring, making the capacity gauge ring just about useless. It's maybe 10% brighter where there is capacity. Does anyone else have...
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    Can you return a monitor (LCD) to newegg for a refund?

    I want to try a certain LCD monitor but nobody within 100 miles has one in a store, so I have to order online if I ever want to see one. Can it be returned if I decide not to keep it? Or does this fall under the 8 dead pixel policy so I wouldn't be able to get a refund unless it had lots of...
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    How far are Dell LCDs from the best?

    I'm thinking of getting a 23-24" LCD, right now I have the Dell 2005FPW and am wondering if there is another level of image quality to be obtained over the Dells. Of course due to Dell's pricing it's hard to find anyone that owns a different brand, especially in the 23-24" size. For example...
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    Question about 3dMark05 scores

    My current PC scores a 2750 in 3dMark05, which is not too good...I would like something better. I was looking at getting a notebook and it scores a 3400-3600 in 3dMark05. Is this likely to only be a small improvement? If I am not satisfied with a 2750, is it safe to say I wont be satisfied...
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    Anyone use a UXGA (1900x1200) 17" display?

    My notebook has a 17" widescreen @ 1440x900, and it's just about the ideal size for text (same size as my 20.5" 1680x1050 monitor). I was thinking about replacing the desktop entirely with a notebook and 1440x900 might not cut it, but i'm worried that 1900x1200 would just look way too small...
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    Can I install my own Windows CD on my laptop?

    I bought a laptop (HP) and of course it comes loaded with junk. The restore CD will have this same junk on it. I already own a copy of Windows XP Home which is what comes loaded on the laptop. Underneath the laptop is the Microsoft authenticity sticker with a key on it. Can I use my...
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    Do you get a meal on your flight?

    A friend is arguing with me about this...he insists I should be getting a hot meal on a cross-country flight, and I tell him that they don't do that anymore....just a drink and a bag of peanuts or chips. What was the last flight you were on and did you get a meal? Coach class only
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    Solution for runaway mouse dot on laptop?

    I have a laptop with one of the dots in the center of the keyboard for the mouse. I always have a problem where after using it for a while, the mouse pointer will move to one direction of the screen on it's own, and i have to try to hold it in place. is anyone aware of a solution for this?
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    More $$ in video card or CPU? Opinions on these two options...

    I'm considering building a new system, and was pricing out what would be in my price range. I started wondering which of these options might be better. They both even out to about the same price. Consider that time spent gaming and time spent in CPU-intensive apps is probably 50/50 Option...
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    Most WMV Videos appear in neon colors -- fix for this?

    Has anyone ever had a problem where WMV movies will appear in neon colors? Disabling hardware acceleration of graphics will fix this, but also results in poor video performance. A while ago I built a new PC, and the only component that was the same in both systems was the graphics card (ATI...
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    Tax Deduction question!

    if car is used ~30% for business based on odometer miles in a year, can 30% of any repairs and maintenance be deducted, if I am also deducting the standard amount (44.5 cents/mile for 2006) for miles driven on business?
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    Can anyone help me with writing this Excel formula?

    Im trying to write a formula and having some trouble figuring it out In Column A, I have dates. In Column B, I have numbers. I want a formula that generates the sum of Column B, so long as the corresponding dates in Column A are within a specified range (such as only January 2006) If...
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    How to mail a pizza?

    I want to mail someone a pizza....it will be about 24-30 hours between the time it comes out of the oven and is delivered in the mail. Do you think it is enough to surround the pizza box with bags of ice, or would the pizza need to be directly on the ice? Should I freeze it before sending...
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    Anyone know if United will take Delta tickets?

    I think this used to be possible but not sure anymore given all the bankruptcies and such... If anyone knows please post otherwise ill be forced to get transferred to someone in India again =)
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    Can someone bypass the Windows XP login screen?

    Is it possible for someone with good computer knowledge to bypass a password protected windows xp login screen? does it still show up in safe mode?
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    Receiver for both XM and Sirius?

    Is anyone aware of a receiver that works with both XM and Sirius, for home use?
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    Real easy program for cutting out video segments?

    Is there a very simple program that could be used to cut clips out of video files (AVI, MPG, WMV, etc). Basically, if all i had to do was enter the start time and stop time of the clip i wanted, and it dropped it into a new file, that would be perfect. any ideas?
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    Screwdrivers/pliers on airplane?

    I'll be going on a trip soon and was wondering if anyone thinks Id get stopped taking a small screwdriver set, small pliers, in a carry on. I'd rather not have to check any bags.
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    A look into FEMA director Michael Brown's emails!

    http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/11/03/brown.fema.emails/index.html It appears the disaster of Michael Brown was much worse than originally thought!
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    Bush To Nominate Samuel Alito to Supreme Court

    Breaking news: Bush to Nominate Samuel Alito to Supreme Court (No Link, Unconfirmed) Samuel Alito was the sole dissenter in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a case in which a Pennsylvania law that required women to receive permission from their husbands before getting an abortion was struck down.
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    Switching cell phone providers, keep old price?

    I signed up for cell phone service 2 years ago, currently paying $50/month ($58 after taxes) for 1300 minutes. If I were a new customer I'd be paying $80/month for this service, also the same thing as a company I'm interested in switching to. I called the company I'm interested in switching...
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    Court rules gay sex and straight sex should be punished the same

    http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/10/21/sodomy.case.ap/index.html This is a start. Now if even a Kansas court is ruling that gay sex crimes and straight sex crimes should be treated the same, it's only a matter of time before law abiding gays will get the same courtesy. Look for this on...
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    What day is election day this year?

    Filling out an absentee ballot application and dont want to get denied on a technicality
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    Typical GOP slime ...VA Gov race....Kilgore (R) has ad that proclaims Kaine (D) defended a murderer

    Jerry Kilgore (R) has an ad out featuring the father of a man whose son and daughter-in-law were murdered (they leave out the fact that this murder took place during a drug deal, but that's not relevant). The ad is intended to make the viewer extremely sympathetic towards the old man who holds...
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    Smoke weed 15 times and you'll never be in the FBI

    http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/10/09/fbi.marijuana.ap/index.html The FBI is "considering" relaxing its policy on drug use. Smoke 4 times a year throughout college, and you can never be in the FBI. That's probably half my graduating class! Most likely some of the most brilliant minds are...
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    What do you think I can sell these old TVs for?

    My parents have a couple old TVs that they'd like to sell....I'm wondering what the value of these could be? Obviously, they would need to be sold locally. Both TVs were purchased around 1994-1996. One is a 40" Mitsubishi CRT (fish tank kind obviously). It was the first 40" CRT if I...
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    Losing network access after 10 minutes?

    I just started having a weird problem a few hours ago, after probably days of having a fine connection. I have a wireless Netgear USB card, to a wireless Netgear router, to my Sprint DSL modem. The problem I am now having is after the PC is booted up for about 10 minutes, I will lose my...
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    Bypassing 2 Download limit in FireFox?

    I'm limited to downloading no more than 2 files at a time from any one website. I remember in the old days on IE you could increase this limit through a registry patch. Is there a similar method for use in FireFox?
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    Belt sizes?

    When ordering a belt (for pants) is the specified size supposed to be the smallest you can wear it, largest you can wear it, or like the middle hole? If i wear a 32 pants should i get a 32 belt
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    I quit smoking 9 months ago, can I have a cigar?

    I smoked cigarettes for 2 years (averaged probably 8 cigs a day) and quit cold turkey in January. I'm wondering if it's ok to smoke a cigar or if I risk bringing back a nicotine addiction?
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    Are there custom Battlefield 2 maps and servers?

    Counterstrike had those fun maps like Iceworld (i think thats what it was called), various sniping maps, Rats, etc, is there anything like this for BF2? I'm interested in finding an all-chopper map to help with the flying skills. I only see the regular 10 or so maps on the server list...
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    Custom BF2 maps and servers?

    Counterstrike had those fun maps like Iceworld (i think thats what it was called), various sniping maps, Rats, etc, is there anything like this for BF2? I'm interested in finding an all-chopper map to help with the flying skills. I only see the regular 10 or so maps on the server list.
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    Is COD shipping safe?

    A guy wants to buy something from me and wants me to ship COD. The other way he says he can pay is with a credit card. I haven't shipped anything COD in 10 years...is COD shipping safe or is there any scam I should look out for?
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    Think I can "pricematch" with an orthodontist?

    I went to see an orthodontist about getting Invisalign...will only take 6 months, but cost $4900. Since everyone offers free consultations I scheduled a couple elsewhere just to get some other opinions and see if the pricing differs. I'd rather stick with the first doctor, as he seems...
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    Question about paying for orthodontic work...

    If someone were to get braces/invisalign (which costs $3000-9000 according to what ive found), do most orthodontists make you pay the full amount up front or can you pay over the course of treatment? I don't think I'd be able to secure a line of credit that large if I had to pay up front