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    Flying to Hawaii

    Hawaii is one of the 50 states right? Sso flying there is like flying from MI TO CA (except maybe longer) in terms of having a valid driver's license is valid ID. Right?
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    Best way to remove scrapes, dings and scratches

    I have a silver honda which is only a year and a half old. I am already seeing a few scratches on it and I accidentally scraped it yesterday. I am most concerned with removing the scrap. It is not too big but a bit of an eye-sore. It is on the bumper. Thing of taking a flat piece of metal and...
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    Anyone here from San Francisco?

    I am looking for black barber shops in the city
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    World cup fever

    http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8374635571061820052&q=World+Cup+Fever
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    Anyone seen the Detroit Pistons?

    It appears we lost them sometime between the regular season and the playoffs
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    Adult swim classes...

    So 25 years old and never learnt how to swim. Anyone have any recommendations on where to take adult swim classes?
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    Diploma frames online with engraving

    Anyone know of online sites that sell diploma size frames that allow you to specify a message (of about 5 words) that can be engraved on it? My google skills fail. Under a $100 will be nice
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    Which "premium channel" to choose

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    Mountain Bikers

    Absolute max is $1K. I am currently looking at an 05 trek 8500.
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    Things to do in San Francisco for a day

    what will you recommend as the absolute must see things or things to do in San Francisco...for a first time visitor who will be spending a day there
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    Bay area denizens

    I want to go and watch V for Vendetta sometime this week. Never been to an IMAX in the Bay Area. Any one that you folks that live around here will recommend?
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    Is this a scam?

    I just got the following email from paypal: Dear PayPal Member, As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the PayPal system. We recently noticed the following issue on your account: We would like to ensure that your account was not accessed by an unauthorized...
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    Tell me about donating vehicles

    It is in really good condition and I just want to be spared the hassle of dealing with buyers and the like. How does the tax deduction work. I deduct the full value of the car and get it's value back from texes I paid or something? So if I owe $2000 in taxes and I donate my vehicle worth $4000 I...
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    YMCA

    I am considering joining. I need to join a gym as well as take swim classes. What are your opinions of it
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    Cleaning a microfibre couch

    I recently purchased a micro fiber couch (used). It has a few stains on it. How do I clean it?
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    Which cell phone provider has the best reception in the bay area?

    Tmobile is blowing chunks for me. Looking for a provider with great reception in an around the Foster City/San Mateo/Redwood City area
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    Best way to get comcast cable internet

    What is it? On their their website? What is that $49 "Internet Promo" fee they are trying to charge. That will negate the current $19.99 ofr 3 months special they are having. For those who went with comcast, did you pay any such fee or installation fee?
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    It is said that one must not skimp on a mattress

    So I am in the market to get one. How much should I spend? $1000? Any recommendations?
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    DirecTV, Comcast or the Dish

    Looking for TV + internet. I don't know which one to go for. Comcast has the advantage of cable internet (which they claim to be faster than dsl) and cheaper if you are a comcast cable TV subscriber. With the two others I will have to go for DSL. Any thoughts? Also, I will be getting an HDTV...
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    Buying furniture in the bay area

    Where is the best place to buy furniture in the bay area for reasonable prices and to have it delivered? I was browsing furniture.com and their stuff is too expensive
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    I have a problem

    I forget people's names too easily. I can forget a person's name a few minutes after meeting them. Seems unnatural. However, I have a hard time forgetting a face.
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    DEETTTTROIT BASSKEETBALL

    9 game winning streak. Just disposed of the Heat. You may now return to your regularly scheduled browsing
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    Horrid Motel experiences

    So is there some binding contract after signing up for a motel room and then after seeing the state of the room decided not to stay there anymore? I went to a motel, signed up for a room and was given the key. Went up to my room and was greeted with stained walls, a hole in the bathroom and...
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    Why is suicide not legal?

    After all it is my body and I can do whatever I want with it right? Same as abortion, no?
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    Is it wrong..

    That this has me really amused? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-649535276886698239
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    X3 Teaser/Trailer out

    Grab it while its hot. http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/x3/ By way of teasers it has a lot of info. And, yes, Phoenix is in it
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    Who should win the heisman?

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    Bay Area Residents

    Do you NEED a 4WD vehicle? I remember when going through the mountains (on my visit to CA this summer), there were a LOT of signs that said put on your snow chains or whatever it is called. Would you recommend that someone moving to the bay area and likes to go skiiing in season buy a 4WD or...
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    World's Ugliest Dog dies

    Holy Smokes that dog is terrifyingly ugly. Looks like satan's dog http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/ar...2005/11/22/national/a091747S60.DTL&o=0
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    Watching NBA games online

    Is there a place where you can watch NBA games online for free?
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    Anyone watching the Pistons v Kings game?

    Did the Kings just sub the entire on-court team?
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    If you had $24K to buy a car..

    Which one will you buy and why?
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    Leather car seats in sunny areas

    For an area such as CA bay area where there are long periods of sunshine, how bad is it to have leather seats? I have heard of it getting very warm when the car is out in the sun. Anyone with leather seating care to comment on this?
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    Bay Area residents

    Who are you insured with? The rates I am getting from the big guns are outrageous. I am > 25yrs, no accident or anything on record and they want almost 200 a month for a 2005 Honda CRV
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    Are SUVs more expensive to insure?

    And if you were buying one will you take the Honda CR-V or the Rav4? I ahve been waiting for spyshots of the 2006 rav4 for a long while now. No luck except for the fake ones
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    Tell me about living in the Bay Area

    I currently relocated to Belmont and so far the traffic has been a shock. Seems like there is always traffic no matter where you want to go. I am used to at least clear routes to Walmart or Meijer. Seems like you have to "battle" to go grocery shopping. The task now is to find a place to...
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    audio books

    I have a very long road trip coming up and so I am looking for audio books to purchase online. I went to B&N and their prices were a bit too high. What online sites would you suggest? I figure if I purchase online and d/l and burn onto my own media it will probably be cheaper. Also, sometime...
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    California

    Why do people around here disike it so much? What are your reasons? Stupid drivers? I thought those were everywhere. Or do they have a special kind in CA
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    ATOT FTP server

    where is the thread? I lost the server info
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    2006 Accord

    http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=362191 what gives! I like the back but the front is still the same. No pics of the new civic yet or the new Toyota Rav4. I am considering the civic, rav4 and mazda3 for a new vehicle purchase