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    Question about Nintendo DS and playing on a campus Wi-Fi network

    I'm interested in getting a Nintendo DS, and I had a quick question. My campus has a wireless network, whenever someone wants to use it (from a laptop), they go straight to a splash screen, where they have to type in their username and password. I've also tried running P2P software on the...
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    I need some major help with my motorola micrcontroller programming assignment

    I have this assignment due tomorrow, for my microcontroller programming class. I know I'm screwed on it, but I thought I'd give it a shot and ask you guys for help. The task is to do addition, subtraction and multiplication of a 4x4 matrix. Each of those tasks needs to be a subroutine...
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    Man walking from California to New York

    pretty crazy stuff! official webpage on the site there's a journal and guestbook
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    Bill Nye the Science Guy

    Called "The Eyes of Nye", it's only on in a few cities. Man, I wish I could see it. I used to love Bill Nye's show. Were these episodes ever released on dvd? link
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    The music on The Weather Channel is catchy

    some of the music on their sounds like The Cynic Project.
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    Microsoft AntiSpyware just found a keylogger

    I take a lot of precautions to keep my computer safe, I run a hardware and software firewall, use firefox, have 3 spyware programs that I run regularly (with MS AntiSpyware running everynight automatically) and I have a virus scanner that updates and scans everyday. So when I still get a big...
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    Cool Model Paper-Crafting

    link
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    Net Reset Error

    I get this error from firefox in windows xp pro when browsing some websites that should work (IE produces similar errors): I get this error when trying to visit webpages that should work, like the Selective Service website. I was browsing google to help answer my problem, and it seems...
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    Net Reset Error

    I get this error from firefox in windows xp pro when browsing some websites that should work: I get this error when trying to visit webpages that should work, like the Selective Service website. I was browsing google to help answer my problem, and it seems other people have had the issue as...
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    Cooking spaghettio's in microwave with a styrofoam bowl

    I just cooked some spaghettio's in a styrofoam bowl for 2 minutes in the microwave. I haven't eaten it yet, but I'm wondering if it's safe to eat.
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    I feel bad for this guy

    article Cliff Notes: - Scientist spends 18 years working on a way to measure winds with the probe that went to the Titan moon. - Waits 7 years for the probe to arrive at it's destination - Scientist finds out they forgot to turn on the instrument. :(
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    My PCI wireless B network card won't receive an IP address

    I'm using a linksys wireleless router (WRT54G) with the Satori-4.0 v2.07.1.7sv firmware installed on it. I have it enabled for B and G cards. My friend let me borrow his older PCI wireless B network card (NETGEAR MA301). I installed the drivers for the network card on my machine using windows...
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    Synonyms for Godly/Uber/Awesome

    My friend plays the Star Wars MMORPG and is making some sort of awesome armor to sell, but needs a sweet name for it to catch people's attention. Have any ideas?
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    Is this scholarship service legit?

    I got this letter in the mail today out of nowhere, it was hand-signed: Cliff Notes 1) got a letter in the mail out of nowhere from a scholarship company 2) they want $25 for them to search for scholarships for me (no guarantee of getting any money) is this legit or is it a scam?
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    What are some cool books about NINJAS?

    I would like to read a book about ninjas, preferably one with a lot of action. Do you have any recommendations?
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    Need recommendation on a laptop

    I'm interested in purchasing a new laptop. A new hobby I want to explore and get into is wardriving and learning how to use linux. I would also like something as light as possible, I don't need an OS, or a cd-rom/dvd rom or a good video card. I was thinking about an older sony vaio, maybe...
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    got a messenger service ad, is it legit?

    I'm browsing the forums here and I get a windows messenger service box to come up telling me that I won a free trip to the Bahamas. I have to call a certain number at a certain extension and say "I am the winner!" (number and extension are provided in the popup). Normally I'd blow this off...
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    Slpitting up movie files

    I have a 1400Mb movie file and was wondering what program I could use to split the file in half...
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    Do any of these programs track me?

    This is a print screen of the processes that are running on this public PC. I wanted to start up knoppix, instead of using windows when I go on this computer. I'm wondering if any of these programs track what I type or where I go, or if the programs can tell when windows is not running (and...
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    Help protect our rights to legally backup!

    I think this is pretty important. here is the slashdot article about it You can go here to sign up to call your local senator to voice your opinion. Cliff Notes big companies are trying to ban our right to legally copy things we own. You can contact your local senator to voice...
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    Who was a greater genius?

    Who do you think made the biggest impact on the world?
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    Changed Boot Screen, now windows isn't starting!

    I was changing my boot screen from the normal XP home one, to one I downloaded. I didn't read all of the readme file, and it said that service pack 1 must be installed for it to work, although I didn't have service pack 1. Now my computer doesn't boot up, in safemode or regular mode, and it...
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    Whoa, my GF must have gotten a new licence plate! (With PIC)

    Topic idea shamlessly stolen from Brutuskend She sure didn't clue me in on the details though!
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    Why do people have moles on their skin?

    I'm curious as to why people have moles on their skin, and what causes them.
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    Good Credit Card for a College Freshmen?

    I've never owned a credit card, and I don't have any credit history. I want a card with a low limit, like $500, it'll help me limit my spending. I want a card that has a good policy for price matching (if possible), and something that's good for online purchases (if there is such a thing). I...
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    Dumb brother used too much hair wax...how do you get it out?

    My brother used some hairwax (it's to hold your hair in place), and now he wants it out. He's washed his hair 2 or 3 times, but it's still waxy, and feels greasy. Is there something he can do to get it out?
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    Cheapo Cd/MP3 Players worth the money?

    Wal-mart has a cd/mp3 player for 25 bucks. Does anyone know what the quality is like on these cheaper players, is the navigation of the songs easy?
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    Good independent films?

    I just saw Donnie Darko and Requiem for a Dream today, I absolutely loved both of them. I've seen Pi and the City of Lost Children, and liked them as well. I'm started to get addicted to seeing these more underground movies. Does anyone have any other recommendations for me to check out? Thanks!
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    Donate your old videogames to charity!

    By donating some of your old videogames, you're giving the opportunity for a child in a hospital to become happy in an otherwise tough time. They take anything made after the atari 2600, and it can be games (even if they aren't working) gamesystems, or even money via paypal if you prefer. I...
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    Moonbase Commander for $5 + shipping at gamestop! AWESOME GAME!

    Hi, this is my first hot deal. This game normally sells for $20 every place else. It's one sweet strategy game. You can download a demo of it here. You're going to have to pay $4.99 for the game, and $4.99 for shipping costs, unless you can find a free shipping coupon about someplace...
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    Gaming LCD Monitors - - - Best Choice To Get?

    Hello, I'm in the market of getting an 17" LCD monitor. I'll be doing a lot of gaming on the machine, so I think I need a good response time on the monitor of 25 milliseconds or lower. I just don't want to see trailing images on the monitor whenever I'm playing a fast paced game. I'm really...
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    Can you get rid of the Recycle Bin Icon on the desktop in Windows XP?

    Is there a way to completely remove the recycle bin icon from the desktop? I want to keep it in the start menu only. It's possible to move it to the start menu, but I can't seem to figure out a way to remove it from the desktop completely. Any help would be great, thanks!
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    I got a serious problem with AOL Instant Messenger

    About a month or so ago, my friends decided to play a prank on me, and warn me to 100%. I thought I just wasn't able to send messages anymore for a little while when that happened. Turned out it became much worse. I get the error: "You are attempting to sign on again too soon. Please try...
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    I'm in the market for a new digital camera, and I'd like suggestions

    Hello, I'm in the market for a new digital camera. I would like it to have these things: 1. have a good macro shot ability (to take pictures up really close without the pictures being distorted or moved from what you originally saw in the lens) 2. be small (not necessarily super-small or...
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    Is there an age requirement to buy condoms?

    My friend is really nervous about buying some condoms, so I'm going to do it for him. I'm 17, and never bought any before. I'm just wondering if I'll get carded or something.
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    Get the Gameboy Advance Game: Castlevania Harmony of Dissonance for $18+ tax

    Here's how to do it. Circuit City in today's ad (9/15/02) has the game for $23. Price match that to Best Buy (which has it for $30), and use a $5 dollar's off coupon that should be going around in the Electronic Gaming Monthly magazine, and possibly other places (this coupon is pretty popular...
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    I'm going dumpster diving for the first time. Got any tips?

    Me and a friend have talked about dumpster diving, and we're going to do it for the first time tonight. We're going to be going to blockbuster video, and some local computer shops for stuff. Got any other places to try out? We're open for ideas. Some basic stuff we know about: Wear gloves...
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    I'm so ANGRY at the Phone Company!!! [rant and story inside]

    ARGH! I live in south texas, and we had a rain storm that lasted a few days this past weekend. There was some minor flooding (that's how it is down here, our roads are very hilly, etc.) This was nothing as bad as it was in July (we had a huge rain storm, but anyway). Our phone's went out at...
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    What's the best motherboard monitor program?

    I'm talking about those programs that tell you the cpu temp, the case temp, the rpm of the fans and such. I've seen one that's slightly transparent, and runs really well in the background. What are your recommendations for some free ones that work well?
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    Do you like/dislike the newer Toyota MR-2 Spyder?

    I personally happen to love the car. Some info on the car: here What's your opinion?