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    Suggestion for 50" Plasma

    After my 18 month old Toshiba 32" 32HL67U LCD television bit the dust, I'm going w/ a plasma. Considering one of two options: LG 50PS60 from Sears; or Panasonic TC-50PS14 from Sams. Any advice on which to purchase? I've been investigating a lot of reviews and comments on AVS and HT...
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    ATOT effect requested

    The Art of Manliness Man of the Year is a man who represents the best in men. They work hard, are devoted family men, and give back to their community. Everyone should vote! There isn't a particular contestant that I'm pushing and I'm not affiliated with the site. Just a blog reader...
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    Get a stain out of my dress shirt?

    A coworker splattered some pasta sauce on my dress shirt during lunch on Monday. I sent the shirt to the dry cleaners the same day (my company will pick up the tab as I'm traveling on business). Thing is, I got the shirt back and the stains are still as visible as before. I thought that dry...
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    Help decide which 32" 720p LCD HDTV?

    I'm in the market for a 32" LCD television. Looking at this one from Panasonic: TC-32LX70 Or this one from Toshiba: 32HL67U The Panasonic I can get a better deal on (I think) money wise. Which should I go with?
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    LCD/CRT Sub $1000?

    I was recently looking at the: Samsung TX-T3092WH Text While that looks like it will be pretty decent (I don't need 1080p so long as it has 720p) I'm not 100% on whether or not it's a good buy. Any thoughts? Suggestions?
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    100-240V Rating and Power Cords

    Out of curiosity, on the vast majority of modern PSUs there is a rating of 100-240V. Now if we were to use a 125V, 10A, 60C, 18/3 AWG, SJT 'standard' pc cord (not some knockoff Chinese crap) could there be a voltage spike that would go above the rating on the cord and potentially cause a...
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    What are you drinking tonight?

    What are you drinking tonight? Me - Lion Stout. I reckon it's better than Brooklyn Chocolate Stout. List your drink in the thread. Edit: I forgot Liquor.
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    Is this site legit?

    I don't think so, and I wouldn't be entering my information in those boxes. http://www.license.shorturl.com/
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    Setting up a two computer network for my boss

    I've got a earthlink DSL connection to a Speedstream 5620 dsl router. From that I'm running it into a Netgear DS104 hub. How can I set this up so that we can share both computers on the network? Alongside that, is it possible to setup a connection to the internet with this type of...
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    Thank you note after job offer?

    I recently had a job offer about an hour after the interview and I accepted. Should I send a thank you note to the people I interviewed with, or is that unnecessary?
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    Barebones laptop for $600 or less?

    Is it possible? Or would it be a better buy to go with a prebuilt and have more options to play with?
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    Machine Means End To Sleepless Nights

    Machine Means End To Sleepless Nights Text A new discovery could make it possible to take a "power nap" at the flick of a switch. Scientists have found a way to turn on deep sleep at will using a machine that magnetically stimulates the brain. A device worn on the head could in squeeze...
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    Pick some movies

    Genres: horror/sci-fi/existential 28 days later the fountain a scanner darkly
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    Decent Bar in NYC/Queens

    Where to go tonight? I was thinking of the otheroom in west village. Dunno about the local college kids though on a Sat night.
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    Side View Mirror Glass

    Anyone know of somewhere to purchase a side view mirror glass replacement for a Subaru Legacy? I can't seem to find anywhere online by searching on Google, and the shop down the road is asking a boatload to fix the whole unit. I'm just looking for the glass.
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    YMMV: Free issue of JPG magazine

    http://jpgmag.com/issues/7/gimme We've got a little gift for you. To thank you for joining the JPG community, we'd like to send you a free copy of issue 7. Why? It's simple. We think JPG rocks. And we think you'll agree. So we'd like you to hold one in your hand. Hopefully, if you like it...
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    Need an opinion of trackball mice

    Looking to replace the IBM mouse at work, it's progressively giving me RSI/CTS or something of that sort. My thoughts are to get a trackball for CAD/PC work and general use: Logitech Marble Mouse 4-Button USB PS/2 Trackball or Kensington Orbit Optical Trackball I would like to buy...
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    Hauppauge 150MCE remote with XP?

    Is it possible to get the 150 remote to work with XP? Been trying for about 2 weeks now, with no luck... In case anyone was wondering, this is the 150MCE Kit rather than just vanilla 150 w/remote.
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    Which upgrade, or wait?

    Thinking about a possible upgrade path. Currently have: XP 1700 @ 2.1 GHz 2 GB DDR 3200 Shuttle AN35N Ultra 400 Motherboard Radeon 9600XT 128MB I've managed +/- 4 years out of this, so figure on about the same for another upgrade. Not looking to go Intel. Use current video card until...
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    Looking for a good beer store

    Anyone know of a good beer store in New York City. I haven't come across one yet, most of the groceries around me have screwed up shelving systems and missing bottles from the cases. Specifically I'm looking for Redhook.
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    Might get a job offer today

    I accepted a job somewhere else (another city) and haven't started yet, currently been living w/my girlfriend of 5 yrs. until monday when the position begins. Should I take the job and live here or work for a short period in another city? That probably sounds ridiculous, but I have a hard time...
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    Anyone own a folding bicycle?

    Looking into a folding bicycle, just for the convenience of being able to commute without having to store my regular outside or inside the office. I saw someone riding one down the street in manhattan a day ago, which gave me the idea.
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    Fast Linux Distro

    ThinkPad 570e Running something fast and light on my g/f laptop. I'm thinking Xubuntu or Puppy Linux. Any better suggestions?
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    Take apart 570e Thinkpad

    Trying to figure out how to reconnect the ribbon cable which connects the LCD to the motherboard. How do you do this? I can't get the plastic strip at the top out even with all the screws removed. 1. Ribbon cable is loose 2. Can't take out keyboard for unknown reason 3. Help 4. ...
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    YAJT: Dillema

    Should I take a job at home, 450 miles away from my g/f in NYC? or...move to NYC, try and find a job which I have been doing since May? 1. Job offer in hometown 2. g/f of 5 1/2 yrs. lives in NYC after moving in March for a job 3. I have had 5 interviews, many leads, but no offers (worth...
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    Shortwave Radio FM/AM Recommendations

    I was considering this Grundig but I don't know if there were other radios that would perform better in that price range. Any recommendations or suggestions?
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    What's a good hourly wage?

    The job is installing small business networks, configuring hardware, setting up/imaging computers and printers. What is a good hourly wage for this sort of job function, e.g. service technician? This is simply for research purposes. edited for grammatical error.
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    What's a good pellet gun?

    Want to shoot varmin and targets in the backyard, what's a good pellet rifle?
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    YAIT: Send thank you via email

    Had a HR screening interview, should I send the lady I interviewed with a email thanking her for the opportunity? It was via the telephone.
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    Screening interview

    Oh sh!t I hope I didn't blabber. Think positively, maybe I'll get the job. edit: for content
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    IBM Thinkpad 570E White Screen of Death?

    My girlfriend's laptop which is 450 miles away from me is experiencing the infamous IBM white screen of death. Is there an easy fix for this, or a relatively painless method? - Boots up straight to white screen - No bios screen or any windows screens - Ribbon cable problem? - BIOS...
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    YAJT: How did you get your job/career?

    How did you get your (first) job/career? Someone you knew? Sent out 1,000 resumes? Walked around and passed out resumes? Cold calling?
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    YAIT: Follow up after the interview

    Had an interview a week and 1/2 ago, called back this past Monday- they said the hiring manager (president of the firm) was out of the office until Wed. Called back this morning and the receptionist said that the same person was out of the office and they would contact me if they felt I was a...
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    Core Duo in Inspiron 9300?

    Recieved an email from a student recently: Anyway to do this, or just buy a new laptop?
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    Mobile Notebook/Laptop for Graphics and Animation

    Looking to get something mobile so I can travel with it and work on projects. Trying to spend under $1k. Is this possible? Would like to ideally get a core duo, however something decent with a gig of ram (upwards of 2GHz) would work. Suggestions?
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    Bin to Video_TS

    I want to turn SVCD into a DVD, is there a way to do this? If so, what program?
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    Good way to phrase my objective

    Field is visual effects and post-production and I am just looking to get an entry level or internship position. For example: Position in the visual effects industry where my skill and passion as an artist will add value to production.
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    Can't install nero, help?

    Neropermission.jpg I can't figure out how to get around this, it won't extract to any other directory.
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    Why does the Relay for Life?

    They are having the relay for life outside my apartment on a track today. I woke up this morning to techno music. I can't wait to listen to it all day.
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    Possible

    Frozen?