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    Road trip: Savannah, GA vs. Charleston,NC ?

    I am going on a road trip and I will be spending one night in GA/SC area. Now a friend told me Charleston was awesome and is worth seeing, and I have no reason not believe him...People I am vacationing with said Savannah, which I am open to but I hate to feel like I wasted time visiting. I...
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    Vonage is illegal in some countries

    I sent my Vonage crap back home cause I never use it. My sister just called and said they banned it, it is now illegal to have Vonage at home.. well, when/if you get caught. Of course I ask why, then it occurred to me that the government there owns the phone company, and they would be losing...
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    Calculating tip

    Listening to local radio station on the way the work, and the guy was saying how difficult math is for some people... which I understand I guess. Then he goes on and says that he can't calculate tip, and most people can't... his coworkers agrees. The coworker gives him an example and says...
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    When are 3rd world countries going to show some hope?

    So yeah for those who don't know I left back home when I just turn 17, and lived in the us for going on 9 years now. This morning I am chatting with my sister to find out my mom adopted this 14 years old girl, who's parents live in the mountain and don't care for the future of their dauther...
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    Roland Garros- The French Open

    This my all time favorite sporting event, I used to skip school as a kid to stay put in front of the TV for hours cheering for my idols. Now I don't really have any idols but I still enjoy this two weeks very much. Always great tennis at Roland Garros. We all know Nadal won it the last...
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    Internet Service

    So I moved to a new condo and part of my new routine and life style changes is to not watch cable television anymore. So I called Comcast for internet service, and they tell me it is cheaper to get their internet if I sign up for cable TV... if I just want internet its $20 more. Are the other...
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    This call is recorded for quality assurance !

    They tried to charge me $114 to disconnect the service. I call customer service and said I spoke with a rep. when I open the account and ask this exact question: "Is there a cancellation fee?" rep answered : "Yes. the first six month it would cost you x amount to cancel, but after that you can...
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    What happens when your rental home is being foreclosed?

    My dad and I are renting this condo for more than 2 years now, people came in this morning knocking on the door saying the owner has not been paying his mortgage for over a year now. They issued some papers (I have not looked at them yet), basically saying the condo owner have 30 days to respond...
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    Is Derek Rose a choke artist?

    I never really watched him until this playoffs series, but heard good things about the rookie tho... The games I watched I get the feeling he is choking?? Chicago Bulls #1 I think
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    My friend called Phelps a hypocrite jackass.

    I personally don't think it is a big deal, he apologized for it... game over. My friends does not buy into his apology and said "he probably read a statement prepared by his PR people so he could concentrate on putting his best puppy-face on" ... goes on to calling him hypocrite jackass...
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    Hypothetically speaking

    How would the world population be distributed? I think you will find very few people if any of age 17-40 in whole Africa. China would probably lose half its population. So would India. The US will look like a zoo of human race. (Like it doesn't already) Rich people who are closer to...
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    DoD Won't let me step foot in their facility...

    My company sent a list of names of the people that will be going to their facility for testing. My name was on top of the list because I worked on the system the most, and did all the testing in house ... blah blah. They saw my name and immediately strongly suggested against it before any...
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    Is my insurance srew me over?

    $1007 every six month for an 05 chevy trailblazer (full coverage of course), renters insurance, and life. I do have a claim and a ticket on my record and I am over 25. How much do you pay? Time to shop for insurance ?
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    Cactus, the fruit.

    I found out the store near by carries some decent cactus, so I buy it every now and then. But everyone I talk to either never had it, or does not like it. I don't really get why, maybe the little seeds have something to do with it... but it taste awesome IMO. Thoughts?
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    How has this year been?

    How awesome is that... we worked very hard the last 2 years for this. My job is guaranteed for the next 5 years + a Green Card. Talk about finishing the year strong...lol My company is a start up, we were 5 people when I started 2 years ago. We are 19 now, moving to a new location next...
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    Experienced Co-workers (Enzineers)

    Here is what ticks me the most: - Never convinced the problem is on their end, and always will make a case how it is on someone else end (me). - Cannot convince them there is a bug, I must have proof .. or else i am just running my mouth until crunch time and... the bug comes back to hunt...
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    Economy vs. Currency question

    We all know the economy is not doing so well and DOW is taking a hit. But now the USD is worth more of my country's currency? I don't completely understand why. One way to look at is that my country's economy is doing even worst, but I don't think that explains it all. I always find...
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    Someone @ work just asked me...

    How to control current in an open circuit...lol I give him a break, it's Friday. What other silly questions do you get at work?
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    I got a lettre from Social Security today...

    So October 1st my status changed to a skilled worker in the US and received a letter from SS explaining my benefits and what not. They basically said that by 2041 the social security fund will be exhausted and there will be enough money to only pay 78 percent for each dollar promised or...
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    Grand Canyon hike...anyone experienced it?

    I recently was at the Grand Canyon, I got there late afternoon checked out the scene. The next morning I got up @ 8 and wanted to do the hike. I started going down the trails then I read the signs, that says I might die if I am not prepared for this hike, and listening to friend on the...
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    How much are you losing on your 401k?

    This is my first year in this plan. I just checked to find out I am earning -8.5%, a little bit shocked since the rep or consultant guy or whatever told us... on average, one should be earning something 8%. That's a big difference...anyways I am just wondering if I should take any action? and...
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    Gas prices in other countries.

    I know people always complaining here, but I just a calculation of 10.26 MAD/ litre = ~38.51MAD/ gallon = $5.23/gallon (.13488 conversion rate of USD to Moroccan Dirhams) In Europe is even more than that ! Somehow diesel is cheaper at 7.20MAD (Moroccan Dirhams) I don't really...
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    How can a plane ticket cost this much?

    My sister is trying to come visit me, so I go on kayak.com and search for a ticket in August from Casablanca, Morocco to Detroit Michigan. The cheapest fare was $6116 ??? how can that be real ? I could probably rent a private jet for 2 days with that cash, no?
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    Accountant over pays me this month.

    I looked at my direct deposit and it was $700 more than it should have been. I can't believe they make such mistakes, now its hassle working this out with my company. It would of be nice if they make this mistake every month :) I told them next time u mess up I am keeping my mouth shut...
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    Question for people who write code at work.

    I am Electronics Engineer, but I still write code for various projects. I have been handed this application to basically update it/enhance it with this new architecture our software engineer came up with. Do I have the right to do things my way ? My attitude is ... if I am going to maintain...
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    My fate is TBD by a computer lottery :)

    So I applied for a change of status to an H1B visa... and I am seriously ill waiting for my future to be determined. I had meetings with two of my professors this afternoon, they refused to sign a paper for me to work over summer. This means I will use up all my co-op credits before I can re...
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    Jobs in UAE?

    I just have been hearing from close friends and some family members about all these opportunities in Dubai, Jordan etc.. A few days ago Cisco contacted me out of no where recruiting for a job in Dubai with 1 year training in Jordan. I gave them my CV just for the heck of it. Now I really...
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    Weak...I can't open an online trading account online...

    I must go to some branch to do it, because I am not a U.S resident?! They made me go through the whole application process to tell me to print it and go to this branch. Even tho I indicated that I wasn't a resident...anyways .. bummer cause now, I am not sure if I'll ever get around to go...
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    How can you tell if a pair of Oakleys are fake or legit?

    Some guy on CL is selling a pair. Holding them in my hands..they looked kinda cheap, but he has the case and box and everything else looked legit. They are the Twitch model, which isn't expensive to start with ... $85 online. Is there anyway to tell for sure? Thanks.
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    Have you guys seen this funny video?

    Sorry if it is a repost, but I think it's the funniest thing I've seen in a while. Will Ferrell has done some good work. He is top 10 on my list of comedians. Video
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    60 days notice to quit a job, is that normal?

    I was looking thru my work agreement contract and saw the 60 days notice thing... I am not planning on quitting or anything, but I am curious if that is normal? I was assuming 2 weeks, just like all other jobs I had. 2 months is a long time.
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    Do I need to ask for permission to swap my work monitor ?

    I have a 22" wide at home that I don't use as much, I would like to swap it with my 19" at work because I feel like it makes sense . Would you think it's cool... no big deal, or must have permission ? Let me add, that it is a small corp. with maybe a dozen direct employees.
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    C# for Windows CE

    I am developing this application that needs to open the file dialog window to enter a filename or select one. I get the window to open and there isn't a place to enter a new file name. Anyone knows what to do. Thanks,
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    Why does a 15min cardiovascular test cost $2k ?

    any good reason? Got one done this morning and they asked me to come up with a reason why I needed, so my insurance covers it. Otherwise she said $2K. I thought she said $200 at first, and she was like no no ... 2 thousands. I was ready to step off that machine, untill she told me I was all...
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    Friend got a job offer from NSA??!!

    He msg me today asking for my address, then of course I had to ask why? He said he got a job offer from NSA and was filling out security forms that required him to list all foreign nationals he is in contact with. He needed my name, address, status... all of this shit, like employer name and...
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    Do you mix scotch (J. W.) with anything?

    I got a bottle of John Walker and been drinking it on the rocks... what other ways can I drink this thing ?
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    Sometime life isn't fair.

    Two of my sisters friends from college died in a car accident this past weekend. Both of them were seniors with job offers. Not that it matters now, but it shows they could of had a life until their drunk friend called them for a ride. Their friend was too drunk to drive and calls them at 3 am...
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    Anyone used SlickEdit ?

    So far I am extremely happy with my trial version. This tool is really nice and making my work day more enjoyable. I haven't ask my supervisor to purchase it yet, but I would like other people's input on this before buying.
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    NWA, can they reimburse my ticket?

    I'll keep this brief : - 3 of my flights got canceled (Weather). - 10 hour delay - they lost my bag - Won't be getting my bag until 12 hours before I return Can I get them to reimburse my ticket or give another one? I am here for only 3 days.. my back isn't here yet. I couldn't...