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    How one ATOT member changed his life

    I was addicted to this forum about a year ago. At the time, my life was going nowhere. I worked a menial job, received poor grades, but most importantly, my weight ballooned to 365 lbs as a 6'2 man. I felt that I had hit rock bottom and needed to change. To make a long story short (if you...
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    Which ports to open for games?

    Does anyone know where I can find out what ports my games use to access servers? I have: BF2 C&C:Generals ZH Counter-Strike Source MOHAA Thanks, Kishan
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    BFG PCI-E video card shutting off

    Hi everyone, After about half an hour of playing a game, my screen will go black and the sound will skip. I have to power off and power on the computer again to get it running again. The video card i notice shuts down completely (fan, lights), but nothing else does. It has happened with...
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    Regarding all the fitness threads on ATOT lately.

    I've seen a bunch-mostly cutting and bulking-and strongly advise people looking for help to go to the bodybuilding.com forums. They've really helped me and have answered most of the common questions already, so be sure to check out the stickies in each forum. Good luck:) Kishan
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    How can I boost the volume of my mp3s?

    This may be the wrong forum, but I wasn't sure it would go in software since this is in regards to playback on my cell phone-LG MM-535. It has an mp3 player and was wondering how I could boost the volume of my mp3s so it is a little louder. Thanks in advance. Kishan
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    Interesting sittuation with gas attendant.

    I needed to get gas and headed over to Mobil since their premium was cheapest, but I had never been there before. There were many leaky water spots which beaded quickly onto the car, and onto me as I got out of the car. The attendant, Mohammed comes to put in the nozzle. It doesn't click in...
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    Poll: Bluetooth Headsets

    Anyone have any experience with any of these? 1. Motorola HS820 I like the small size of this. Not sure if people will be able to hear me though. 2. Jabra BT800 It seems pretty cool with the display. Just wondering if it will be too big. 3. Motorola HS810 Seems to be a nice...
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    How much do you pay in taxes for your cell phone?

    I've signed an an agreement with Sprint since I receive 25% off per month for a company discount. The plan is $35 a month, but I'm paying 15 bucks a month in taxes. Seems a little steep, but is that normal? Here's a breakdown: Government Fees and Taxes Federal Tax 1.39...
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    Can pants be altered to be wider?

    My brother bought a suit off ebay, but the pants were about 2 inches too small (34, needs a 36.) Can a tailor alter them to be bigger? Or does it totally ruin it? Thanks, Kishan EDIT: He needs them to be wider, not longer.
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    How much do bank tellers make?

    My friend is looking for a job at Chase for a part time bank teller. He is currently at SUNY Stony Brook. How much should he ask for? This is in a wealthy area in Long Island, New York. Thanks, Kishan
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    YACT: Finance/Lease/Buy

    A friend is looking to move from NY to Florida in 1.5 years. He's decided on a Civic since he needs good mpg/reliability. He has about $1500 right now, so could he put this as a downpayment? How would insurance be affected by him moving? Should he finance or lease the car? If he moves...
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    What does Taki (spelling) mean?

    I was watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the Aunt kept calling someone Taki (sp?) Is that a name or a nickname? The reason I ask is because some Greek guy asked me how his jacket looked while I was waiting at Bloomingdales and I said, "It looks great Taki." He didn't say anything afterward:D
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    Friend is being Physically/Emotionally Abused.

    I've had this friend for about 6 years after moving here, and recently he's seemed shaky. Before, he was a cool guy. Now, he seems messed up. I found out through another person that his brother hits him and screams some really mean things at him. Parents are retarded, they are basically...
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    Weird Internet Problems.

    Well, for some reason, I have to load it twice. First time I go to any page (pics.bbzzdd.com, citibank.com and other pages that do work) it says Resolving Host, then times out. I'm using Mozilla 1.7 BTW. I have tried reinstalling Mozilla, virus scan (AVG), and spyware search (adaware.)...
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    Can someone recommend me a job?

    Well I'm 18, going to school full time and want a part time job. Currently working retail part time. I was thinking maybe being a bank teller, as I want something more sophisticated than selling electronics. I have school two days during the week until 4:30PM, but can work any other time. I...
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    Friend has a virus on his computer.

    He clicked on a picture link on AIM:D Now he cannot open Task Manager. It calls itself Kasper Antivirus-He deleted the file, but it comes back everytime he restarts his computer. Any Ideas? This is the main family/work/school so this isn't the greatest sittuation for him to be in:P...
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    Financial Accounting Homework

    We were given the balance sheet for a certain imaginary company. We have to calculate Earnings Per Share, but are not given Net Income or Sales Revenue. We are given Cash by operating activities though (is that net income?) . How can I calculate EPS? Thanks, Kishan
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    What decent job can someone who's in college get?

    Well I've worked in retail for two years, and I want something better. Know of any real jobs in the Long Island, NY area? I am a second semester freshman at SUNY Stony Brook. I checked the job listings post, but that seemed more geared to greater jobs. Looking for something PT or FT, but...
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    My eyeglasses' temple broke. Anyone know where I can get a replacement/how to fix?

    They are black Dolce & Gabbana with black plastic (somewhat flexible) temples, size 140. I will find out the exact model later. The right temple broke, but its not completely off. I gues electrical tape might do the trick. Anyone know of any replacement temples that I could find? Thanks...
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    New Hard Drive not showing up!

    Well, I bought a new hard drive, another Seagate 200GB. I have to replace my current drive, which is the same model as the new one. My new drive isn't being recognized! I can boot fine with my regular hard drive when it is the only drive connected. When I try to connect both drives on cable...
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    Newzbin/Usenet/Newsgroups Question

    First, if this is against forum policis, please lock this. How often do your files become corrupt? I downloaded an iso and the rar had some errors. Also what is ISP Retention? I have optimum online and can d/l 2 threads at a good speed. Thanks, Kishan Once again if the mods...
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    Make a copy of a drive?

    Ok, so I'm getting a new hard drive, and I need to transfer the data from my old one (which is clicking) onto the new one. I have 2 partitions currently, one for recorded TV and one for the rest (music, OS, games, docs, etc.) Can I just mirror the data, or do I have to install windows onto...
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    EDIT: My computer is making a clicking noise.

    EDIT 2: My computer won't recognize the second hard drive. It may not be the hard drive perhaps. I stopped the Graphics card fan with my hand, clicking noise still happens. Stopped CPU HSF and Case Fan with my hand and noise still happens. I disconnected my DVD Burner and noise still...
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    Three Credit Questions.

    1. I am not carrying over a balance, however there may be a discrepancy between availible credit and balance, however my balance is paid in full. Will this harm me in any way? 2. I have a citi platinum for students, where I enrolled in "Click to pay," so I can pay my CC online. I usually...
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    EDIT: SOLVED! Anyone know how to program a Hauppauge Remote?

    I thought OT would work for this. I learned over at AVS Forum that you can change the INI file of the Hauppauge remote to work with certain applications. I want to be able to control to control the functions of Media Player classic (just really fast foward to get through commercials). On my...
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    Is it possible to connect 2 keyboards?

    Well, I want to get a wireless keyboard to control my PC as a HTPC, and I have a Microsoft Internet Keyboard as the primary. The reason why I need to do this is because the Liteon Keyboard I saw doesn't have all 104 keys-its this oneliteon Could i use a usb adapter or something? Thanks...
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    Recommend me a good movie.

    Please tell me about a good movie. If this helps, my tomp 3 favorite movies are: Goodfellas Boiler Room Requiem For a Dream. EDIT: Sopranos Season 3/4 Shouldn't forget Taxi Driver (Didn't care for Keitel's parts as Lester, but in overall a very good movie.) Not in any order...
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    Should I use XP MCE2005?

    Is it that good? Also will the remote included with the hauppauge pvr-150 work with MCE 2005? Should I reformat when installing MCE, or can I just do an upgrade? Don't game too much on this computer, but this is my primary computer for school and entertainment. Thanks, Kishan EDIT...
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    HT Question.

    Alright, so I want to setup a 5.1 HT system in one room, and 2 speakers for the deck outside. I have the speakers picked out, some small JBL's. I was looking at the Sony 997 which has something called, "second zone," so I can pick a different source in another room. However, I would have to...
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    I've been sleeping way too much lately.

    I haven't had any major changes in my diet, haven't been taking any meds/drugs. Last semester, and basically throughout my life, 6-7 hours usually satisfies me. For the past two weeks, I get 12-13 hours of sleep since I took off from work, and I have to force myself to get up. I go to bed at...
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    So my dad got into a accident.

    My dad was driving on the Long Island Expressway and traffic stopped. He stopped, but a freightliner truck hit him in the back, so he hit a Lexus. He was driving a 99 MB E300 TurboDiesel. Just got back from giving the car to the body shop, went to Enterprise to rent a car, and what do we get...
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    PC as DVR?

    Alright so I just want to record the Apprentice or another occasional show on my PC. Don't really need all the features of XP MCE, something simple that will work. Remote is not a necessity, but if it isn't too expensive, why not? If its 50 bucks for a remote, it seems better to get a...
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    Gates' keynote at CES

    Want to see the keynote address-don't really care for the Forza BSOD, thought it would be cool to see Conan though. MS's official site's video is down though. Any ideas? Thanks, Kishan
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    I failed a class, but I actually didn't.

    I go to SUNY Stony Brook, and the transcript said I failed a class. Its a complicated sittuation because I missed 4 classes, but I handed in the work for those classes. The recitation teacher also told me to present a doctor's note for those classes I missed, which I did. I e-mailed the...
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    Garden State

    I liked the movie overall. Most people will see it to see Natalie Portman, but shes ok IMO, however her acting was good. I think most of the younger crowd here(mid 20's) could relate more to the movie. When I finished watching it, I really liked it. After reading some IMDB posts, you realize...
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    Poor Sound Quality on DFI Lanparty NF3

    Sound quality isn't that great-maybe I need some newer drivers? I f there is a good sound card, I only have one requirement, it needs to have Digital Coax out- I don't think the Audigy does, and I wish the Chaintech AV710 did. Thanks and Happy New Year! Kishan
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    Credit Question

    About 6 weeks ago I got my first credit card- A Citi Platinum for Students with a $2k limit. In the last 6 weeks, I have spent, and paid off $700 worth of purchases. My question is, Does it matter how much I spend on this card with regards to credit limit increases, more cards, and good credit...
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    We have a new highest post per day count!

    russianpower has 74.5 posts per day. WTF??!! :Q
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    Computer wakes up out of standby?

    I set my computer on standby, and it will wake up in about 15 minutes. This every happen to anyone-is it a windows setting or a bios setting? All rig specs are in the sig. Thanks, Kishan
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    Standby question.

    How can I make the PSU and such shut off in standby? I have a DFI Lanparty and the rest of the rig specs are in the link in my sig. Thanks, Kishan