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    Macbook Pro: Buy Now or Wait

    Amazon is offering interest free financing for up to 2 years. I have the cash but just prefer to buy things over time interest free. Mac Rumors buying guide says a product refresh is coming soon, but I might not be able to get that interest free. So, wait or buy? Is the macbook pro refresh...
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    Inactivity Log Out

    I'm getting logged out after like 10 minutes of inactivity. I preferred the old forum that kept me logged in all day regardless. I searched through the user control panel and found nothing. Any ideas? I think this is a global option that must be configured by the moderator.
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    What movies do you like that everyone else hates?

    I'll start, Alexander. I thought it was awesome. Also troy.
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    Friends Dad Died - Send Dinner to His Family?

    Hey Guys - My childhood best friends father died... Is it appropriate to send his family dinner. I know when my grandmother died we were all ordering food all the time because no one wanted to cook. I just want to do something nice for them to take a load off of them. If this isn't...
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    MIT Opencourseware

    Anyone taken an MIT Opencourseware class? There's way too many books to buy. I was looking at one class, it was like 15 books. I think if you were in the class they'd just give you a handout. Is there any way to get the hand outs for free or anything?
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    Self Study or Take a Class

    I want to get my MCITP and CCNA within the year. My local community college runs a Network Administrator program that costs 6,000 that covers these two things. I am only helpdesk at the moment and have had limited access to servers/routers/switches. Do you think it would be better to take the...
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    New Macbook Pro

    Hey Guys, Refurbs of the last model can regularly be had on the Apple store for $1350. My question is it worth the extra 500 or so just for the aluminum and the graphics card, etc? Thanks
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    what are you drinking

    fosters here... almost done a 6 pack. what are you guys drinking?
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    Vacation Ideas

    I have two weeks of vacation this year and I want to take a vacation. Any ideas? I'm considering a nice backpack through europe for two weeks. Or maybe just a week in mexico at a resort or something and the other week a staycation. I really don't know. Budget is around 2k. Any help would be...
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    Can you get a DUI without a field sobriety test?

    Settle this family argument for me... I argued it was police procedure to administer a field sobriety test before requiring a breathalyzer. They argued a cop could hypothetically pull you over and require a breathalyzer, no questions asked. Anyone know?
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    I'm sick of the Government

    I am considering not paying my taxes as a form of civil disobedience. This bailout is the straw... I don't support the bailout, iraq war, infringement on my civil liberties. I think I'm done. Thoughts?
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    New Car

    Okay, so my 1995 Jetta was on the outs... 150k miles, no power windows, locks, air conditioning broken. I just bought a new Civic LX Coupe - 16.5K before tax. It's a nice little car. :D
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    Anyone have sprint?

    I just found out about this Sero business... 30/mo for 500 min unlimited data/texts. I pay an arm and a leg for Verizon. I have been thinking about ATT because of the Iphone, but I can't justify switching and paying the same (although getting data) + 500 for a phone. Sprint seems like a...
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    My Lifestyle is Unhealthy

    I'm 22. After college ended I got a job and moved into an apartment. 1 year later I've gained 25 pounds, still smoke, eat fairly unhealthy and feel pretty much like shit most of the time. I'm not in that bad of shape considering... I'm 5'9" and weigh 175. However, I've lost my 6 pack abs and...
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    New Hosting

    Requirements: Unlimited domains/Imap E-Mail accounts Must be fast (East Coast) Must be reliable Must be able to pay biannually or annually Must be linux Budget: 250/yearly I host a few customers business websites. Right now I am hosting them off of my dreamhost account but thank god...
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    Do you live alone?

    I live alone, and cooking just for myself sucks... doing all the chores sucks... paying all the rent myself sucks. However, the benefits are no one bothers me and I don't have to deal with roommate drama. What's your living situation?
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    Have You Quit Smoking

    I just went 12 hours without a smoke and thought I was gonna pull my hair out. I've been smoking for 4.5 years, a pack a day. I want to quit, but I think it's going to be very hard. So, how many of you have given up smoking completely? Or failed?
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    My Intern is 37

    I hate that shit... My last intern was 45... The one before that was like 25, that was cool. All these people think computer are the place to be and decide to switch careers. He's okay, but doesn't know shit. Oh well.... I'll have to school this kid.
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    Roth Ira

    I have a matching 401K from my job. I get .5 matching up to 8%. I have it set to 8%. I want to start a roth ira that I can contribute a little each month to... Any ideas? low fees and such. I also want to start investing maybe... Probably the same way a little bit each month. I don't have a...
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    Montreal

    I'm going to Montreal, friday through sunday, on presidents day weekend with 3 buddies. Anyone have any ideas of fun stuff to do. Bars, clubs, strip clubs... that kinda thing at night. During the day we'd like to take in some local sights. Ideas?
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    I just spent $180 on groceries

    To be fair I did purchase some high quantities... like 8 cans of tuna, and 16 cans of chunky soup (4 for 5 bucks) plus lots of fruits and veggies and lunchmeat. I usually pack my lunch so I'll eat it all but still - $180!!!!!
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    Need Webhosting

    I currently host a few customer sites, and a few of my own sites. I use dreamhost but it's rediculously slow because their servers are maxed out. I've sent too many tickets to remember, but needless to say - I need to switch hosting companies. My budget is apprx $60/mo, I need speed.... all the...
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    New Computer Desk

    I need a desk that will hold dual 22" widescreen lcds... I also have a small brother laser printer, a subwoofer x 2 speakers, and a full size desktop. Additional space for some paper trays would be great because I sort out all my bills and stuff here.... Any suggestions?
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    Just Started Drinking Wine

    I've been drinking it like a fiend.... I would like some other drinks. I like red wine, darker, mild or sweet in flavor... any suggestions?
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    Dance Classes for Spanish Dancing

    I'm looking to start taking some dance classes; merengue, salsa, tango, rumba, bachata. Any suggestions? Should I just go to a local studio or try to find a private instructor? Or just go to spanish clubs and wing it?
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    New Build - Quad core

    Ordered. Qty Product Description Price 1 Antec Performance One P180B Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel for durability through the majority of chassis 1.0mm cold rolled steel around the 4 x HDD area ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail Item #: N82E16811129017 $40.00 Mail-in Rebate...
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    Flat Panel TV that rotates and changes angle

    Hey guys, My work is looking for a flat panel TV that's on a hinge and rotates 180 degrees. But when it's rotated it also switches from horizonal to vertical. Has anyone ever seen something like this? Can you offer any information at all? If it's software that makes the transition from...
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    Need Some Financial Advice

    I'm pretty much broke because of a job lapse. I just transitioned into a new job that has a salary of 43K though. I'm also moving next Saturday, and have no furniture at all. The job is contract to hire at 3 months. So, right now I'm making like 13hr full time. The only credit card I have i...
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    External 500GB HD - $90

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    Dreamhost Sucks...

    I have about 10 websites. I need all the normal stuff + ssh access and imap e-mail. I'd like to pay under $150/year. I don't want it to be slow (like dreamhost). All my sites crawl, and I put trouble tickets in at least once a week.
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    GQ Photoshoot - Jessica Alba

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    Summer Workout Session

    I'm gonna start working out again this summer. I weigh 145 and I'm 5'8". I want to gain about 20lbs of muscle. I've been trying to find good information on diet. I'd like to do this without any supplements at all. Any diet suggestions? Suggested workout plans? Thanks
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    Anyone Order the Fight? -- It's Not Working

    We just set up shop here... food booze... ordered the fight and nothings happening. Comcast apparently is flooded with calls cuz all we're getting is busy signals. Anyone else getting the same thing?
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    Resume Check

    Just curious... what payscale should I be looking at? how much do you think I should make considering my work history and education? I currently live in South Jersey but I'm considering a move to North Jersey, to attend Rutgers for my bachelors. Resume Also, is my resume decent? Any...
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    I drink because...

    I'm bored. your turn.
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    Company is going out of business

    I'm a full-time student. I'm graduating from a community college in May, with an associates. My company is going out of business within the month. I worked at an ISP and basically did everything: technical support, billing, helped with servers, etc. I've worked in this field for 5 years, and...
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    YAGT: Party or Coffee

    Which? Why?
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    just got mugged

    ****** life. Updated: Now to everyone that called me a liar, screw you. Police Report UPDATED: I received a loan from a family member in the amount that was stolen. I took off of work and school today to go get it. It's pretty nice. Check it out...
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    How do you learn to do your own car repair/maintenance?

    I've wanted to learn how to repair cars for a while. I really just want to be able to work on my own. 1) I want to save money. 2) I like the hands-on aspect of it (I get to put what I want and have it exactly how I want it). What's the easiest and most efficient way to learn about car...
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    New Car Buying Experience

    Elantra? G5? Mazda 3? What do you think? I might buy used too. I'm going tonight to look. I'm looking for cars in the "cheap" category. In Response to This Thread UPDATED: Test Drive - Ford Focus I went to test drive a ford focus. Man, i didn't like that car. Plus, I couldn't get...