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    Nikon Lens Guide

    85mm and 105mm lenses are considered portrait lenses whether they are on a DX or full frame camera. They bestow a generally accepted flattering perspective to head shots. I.e. they give a flattering perspective of your nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. A 50mm lens will give those features a bit...
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    So I took the plunge

    QUICKSILVER get it learn it love it. It takes some forcing to initially incorporate it into your UI behavior but it is an amazing utility. Download Link http://www.blacktree.com/ Tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBvFUhTqKK4
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    Best splurge ever!

    So now you know what all the fuss is about. Pandora radio for the iphone rocks! I wouldn't call it buyers remorse but the constant crashing of Safari on my original iPhone and now much more frequently on my 3g is a pain in the ass. I think its due to apps I have installed. The iPhone's not...
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    Wait...wait...are you serious?

    I'm in the MMS is a waste of money and a busted interface camp. Busted in the sense that there's nothing I love more than getting someone's barftastic cameraphone shot thrust upon me at $.20 a pop. I've thankfully cultivated a group of friends who have never wasted my time and money with their...
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    New MBP Vs. Old MBP

    You seem to have an aimless generic need for the laptop in the first place and are deciding based on matte or glossy. If money's not an issue simply get the new one. Everything looks better with the glossy screen and in full light outdoors the screen doesn't wash out nearly as badly as the matte...
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    The Truth About the Apple Tax

    Their fit and finish is stunning. The materials and fabrication techniques they employ are exemplary. The software integration from the os to the app suites along with having a *nix CLI and overall *nix app working compatibility is fantastic. Resale value is far superior to any kind of pc...
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    Which Apple Laptop?

    I wouldn't get the 2.6GHz previous gen. I'd go with the 2.5GHz previous at $1500, it's a better bang/buck. I think the rancor over the glossy display is crap. It gives superior direct light view ability because it reflects incident light instead of allowing it to wash out the display and it...
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    What do you think of this Seiko Sportura watch

    I need a watch for cooking, tinkering and excercising. That's the reason I want this watch. Its got a real, proper functioning digital chronograph. So I can make sure my steak is medium rare and the asparagus is blanched properly and the hollandaise sauce doesn't congeal. I can also time loops...
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    What do you think of this Seiko Sportura watch

    Thanks for the input archiloco. I figured it would be rock solid. Did you find it bulky, I'm sure you've gotten used to it, but was it an issue at first? I wish Seiko made Sportura's in titanium.
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    What do you think of this Seiko Sportura watch

    Yeah band funk would be an issue. The metal bracelet is probably best.
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    What do you think of this Seiko Sportura watch

    ... but where do you insert the Zip Disks ? ;) That's a pretty sexy watch, a bit too flashy for me though.
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    What do you think of this Seiko Sportura watch

    What do you guys think about this watch? Anyone know of similar analog/digital hybrids with fairly clean appearances. I'm in the Houston area any idea where I might be able to view this watch in person? SNJ011P2 Leather band version Ebay link to TiCN coated SS band version.
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    Lose fat with weight lifting, not cardio?

    I am a cardio junkie and while it is excellent for your health and overall well being: http://www.baye.com/journal/journal1998-04-26.php
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    Hmmm... DSLR - Make the switch to Canon? or stay w/ Nikon?

    no one seems to have mentioned the Zeiss F mount lenses.
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    Vid Games Weapons: Whats..

    Useless: Klobb from Golden Eye The whole HL2 weapon suite was awesome.
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    PSA: If you are male, and play Dance Dance Revolution...

    Damn that was sick. I understand that the kids usually lined up at the ddr machine are anime geeks. All of the ones who are good at it have learned way better coordination that I can muster for the game.
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    Neuros OSD open source device

    Out of the box, the Neuros OSD functions as a media recorder and player. Connect the OSD to your TV and give it an analog video input from your DVD or cable box and it can encode video in various formats for your portable devices like PSP or mobile phones. Files can be stored and played...
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    Neuros OSD open source device

    This infinitely hackable Linux-based media recorder / player beta unit is on sale now. Neuros OSD open source device 200 Beta Units available from Thinkgeek for $229.00 - $70.00rebate. You also get a no questions asked 3month return period...
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    Someone explain to me why it's so hard to find the source of E-Coli(Spinach) outbreaks...

    waggy and hungfar over are probably close. Several giant farms pick and combine the produce in a processing plant where it is all washed together and packaged. Identifying which batch is the initial source of the contamination and what stage of the line from the field to the fork is the source...
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    I'm going to start running in the mornings...

    run 2 weeks in whatever you've got, dress shoes, army boots, thongs. Reward yourself for sticking with it by getting a shiney new pair of the shoes of your choice. In that time you may identify things you need in your running shoes, pronation type, arch support, weight, width needed for...
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    VW Concept "T"

    Still the best candidate for a rail gun attachment. http://images.google.com/images?q=peuge...=en&lr=&pwst=1&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title
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    What car should I get ~ $15K range

    My a$$ felt every rock in the road when i test drove the mazda 3. The pick up was pretty good, its got the best automatic out there. I am happy with my 04 civic si hatchback that I got for 13k even with 30k miles on it. Private party.
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    funny rally video

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=mtzFTMEVIQY
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    Where is the video of the chick who puts jeans on wet friends try to yank them off

    hey help the thread out a bit and we all might be rewarded.
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    Where is the video of the chick who puts jeans on wet friends try to yank them off

    Where'd that video go ? AT search needs some pumping up.
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    If Hillary Clinton is elected president...

    So what do you call our current president ? Plus giving it some thought I'm not exactly sure why there's the huge smear effort to discredit Hillary Clinton. Given her achievements its easy to say she'd be leagues better than our current ditz in office.
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    For all intensive purposes.......

    dood that's so diculous its re-diculous.
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    Start my new job tomorrow. Buisness casual question

    haha, thanks for the responses. Even the old crusty engineer leads that interviewed me were in polo shirts. I think I'm going to make a statement with the shirt and tie thing at least a couple days a week. Hell I paid for the stuff, might as well wear it. I can buy some more shirts with my next...
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    Start my new job tomorrow. Buisness casual question

    So I start my engineering job tomorrow and I went and bought some slacks, shirts and ties, nothing too dramatic, very subdued simple stuff. You know, no-wrinkle polyester/cotton dress shirts and ties. Anyway the office from what I judged on my interview day is slacks polos/dress shirts. Is...
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    Not bringing a computer to college

    You can easily make it. The people telling you that you lack self control are stupid. You obviously have identified it as a distraction and are looking to weed it out. I say do it, there are plenty of comp labs that you can get your work done at, you'll probably spend more time out of your room...
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    James Bond- Q II isn't coming back in Casino Royale

    Anyone seen Layer Cake ? That totally changed my opinion on Daniel Craig. I think he'll do just fine. Of course my vote was on Clive Owen to be the next bond.
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    Carfax

    Yup.
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    Carfax

    ah bollocks!
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    Carfax

    Should i spring for the 24.99 or 19.99 Carfax option ?
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    2001/2 BMW 325 or 2004 Honda Civic Si UPDATE

    OP updated with cars that I test drove and opinions
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    What's your Favorite RATM song?

    Speaking of Covers that were better than the original Ghost of Tom Joad tops the list.
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    2001/2 BMW 325 or 2004 Honda Civic Si UPDATE

    Ah the problem is that my current ride is a 96 taurus with 190k+ miles on it, an ailing transmission and crappy gas milage, its on its absolute last legs. I replaced the alternator last week when it stranded me in Atlanta after my final. To top it off I share the car with my mom. I HAVE to buy...
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    What's your Favorite RATM song?

    No Shelter, Calm Like a Bomb, F**k the police
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    What's your Favorite RATM song?

    You rang ? No Shelter, Fu@k The Police