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    recommend me some games

    As you can see, for the last 6 years I've stuck mainly to the classics. Generally, all the games I play are multiplayer over the internet. What recent games would you guys recommend based on my gaming history?
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    Oldie but Goodie vid clip

    Funnier without the audio but this is only one I could find: http://people.jyu.fi/~mesrik/misc/fun/sniff-test.mpg
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    problem solved - benq dw1620 dvd burner

    UPDATE: Finally figured out them problem by searching google. Turns out the Benq DW1620 Burner has earlier firmware that is incompatible with the Nforce IDE driver. So you have to unplug the burner, uninstall the IDE driver, plug in the burner, update the firmware, then reinstall the Nforce...
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    how does the world currently view the US?

    Does anyone know of any polls taken abroad of current views on the US? I suppose you could break that down into views about US foreign policy and views about US culture.
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    Has anyone ever changed their mind because of this forum?

    First off let me say this post isn't meant to be pro/con any particular side. I think there's a general consensus here that a thick fog of lies, idealism, disillusionment, jingoism, and cognitive dissonance permeates this forum. Just ask either side - they will tell just how true this is of...
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    Medtronic to Pay $1.35B to Doctor to settle Patent Dispute

    Text "MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Medtronic Inc. ended a long-running patent fight on Friday by agreeing to pay $1.35 billion to a Los Angeles doctor who invented much of its spinal-treatment technology. The settlement with Dr. Gary K. Michelson and his company, Karlin Technology Inc., calls for...
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    Martinelli's 100% Sparkling Apple Juice

    this stuff is pretty good!
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    Refusing to pay taxes as a form of protest

    During the Vietnam War, some of those opposed to the war withheld a portion of their income taxes. They would estimate the proportion of their taxes used for the war, and not pay that portion. Most still paid the normal proportion of taxes that went to defense spending, but merely excluded...
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    Religious People: What do you think of televangelists?

    Assuming you are a religious person that believes religion should be spread, how do you feel about televangelists? They make tons of money, yet they are spreading the word of God, in many cases to those who wouldn't go to church otherwise. Is their wealth thus justified by the good deeds...
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    If you invested $100 in McDonald's at its IPO price

    $2.4 million
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    House votes to end federal estate taxes

    Text "WASHINGTON - The House voted Wednesday to eliminate federal estate taxes in 2010 and beyond, a repeal that Republicans hailed but Democrats said would reward the richest families at the steep cost of deeper federal deficits. House lawmakers voted 272-162 to prevent the tax on...
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    Two ethical predicaments - what would you do?

    Situation 1: Terrorists have captured 20 hostages. Their leader hands you a gun, and says if you shoot one of the captives, they will release the rest. But if you do not, everyone will be killed. What do you do? Situation 2: A surgeon has six patients: one needs a liver, one needs a...
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    Hey you guys that are cool in real life

    Why are you posting on this forum when you could be enjoying your totally sweet real life?
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    Did Charles plot Di's crash?

    so he could marry Bowles?
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    Thinnest/lightest notebook with 14.1" or greater screen??

    I'm need a notebook which I will travel with heavily. But I prefer a 14" or greater screen. What's the thinnest/lightest that you guys can recommend? Thanks!
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    BA Fry's Hyundai 19" LCD $429.99

    Bay Area Fry's has this monitor for $429.99 in today's mercury news ad.
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    The missing link has been found...

    holy
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    What women like to read in their spare time

    I know guy websites are pretty pathetic, but geez women.com is pretty bad. Here's some samples: How to fake an orgasm Can he tell if I'm faking? How to survive if you wake up next to someone whose name you don't remember Wtf?
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    Who do you like to stalk on the Net?

    You know what I'm talking about...it might be a poster on ATOT or some other forum that you admire, and you always do a search for his/her posts because they are just that good Or the Xanga/blog of some girl/guy you secretly follow, even though they live in a different state and don't even know...
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    POLL: What crew did you belong to in HS?

    Please, share your thoughts. now updated with more choices
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    How are Americans fat?

    Why does everyone say Americans are fat? Sure the 50 yr olds are fat, but there are still many good looking young people out there! Just take a look at any college campus. Like about 1 out of 30 is fat. Those numbers seem fine to me. And American babes can compete globally with the best of em!
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    YAGT: If I call a girl a b!tch...

    and she cries from that, does that mean she likes/liked me? update Here's the context: in passing, said "sup bitch!" kinda like how black ppl say "sup homey" or "sup nizzle". Just walked on, didn't stop for chit chat. Then a few hours later get the word from other ppl that she's been crying...
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    Have you ever regretted having sex?

    Have you ever had really wanted to shag some girl really really bad...and try to get her to do it but she doesn't feel like doing it....so then you keep pressuring her, and romance her, take her out to dinner, cuddle with her, have foreplay, do it and then... right after orgasm think WTF, I am...
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    What's happening to our world?

    I was listening to Bob Dole speak at the WW II memorial ceremony, as he described the rations people had to work with back then ? there was no meat, no gas, no coffee, no butter, no salt, no sugar, etc. The people at home were making real sacrifices - supporting the war effort while living...
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    Do you have a poop schedule?

    Do you poop at the same time everyday so you don't have to poop at school/work?
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    How much allowance do you get?

    What's your age and how much do you get per week?
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    Ever confront someone about being gay?

    Here's the stats on my cousin: 28 years old Never had a girlfriend through high school, colllege, didn't goto senior prom or any dances Not into playing sports or watching any sports on TV Very metrosexual - found lots of girly creams/lotions in his bathroom Never drinks any alchohol Pay a lot...
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    Where the babes are

    10. University of Georgia 9. East Carolina 8. University of Colorado 7. University of Alabama 6. Florida State 5. University of Arizona 4. University of Florida 3. UCLA 2. Arizona State 1. University of Texas I went to the number three school on the list, and it's definitely true....
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    win a 1,000,000 at Mcdonalds

    Win 1,000,000 at McDonald's by being at one of 15 randomly selected locations at the right randomly selected time. 15 winners total over this weekend, starting today. 15,140 eligible restaurants total. They are being forced to offer this in settlement of a past lawsuit where the Monopoly game...
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    lower/middle/upper class?

    Can someone tell me, roughly, where the line is drawn between these classes? Like annual salary/value of house, assets, etc? This is for California.
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    POLL: Best pain reliever?

    I've got a headache and feel a little feverish. Whole body feels way fatigued. What's the best pain reliever? Btw is cold medicine betteR? edit: over the counter stuff and not illegal stuff plz
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    Honor societies - should I join them

    I am graduating soon and I got invited to the Golden Key and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies. Has anyone ever heard of these societies, and is it worth joining? Will it even matter on my resume? They want around $50 each for lifetime membership.
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    Supporting the war vs. Supporting our troops

    Recently, I've been hearing things like "even if you're against the war, be sure to support our troops!" Usually, a reason given is that the soldiers didn't make the decision to go to war. They're just there following their orders. At first I was all for this. But now that I've thought about...
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    Fry's Socal - XP 2000+ and k7s5a $89.99, 120 gig IBM $99

    AMD XP 2000+ with ECS K725a mobo - $89.99 IBM (Hitachi) 180gxp 120 gig - $99 no rebates
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    Fellow young asian americans - a movie about us!

    Finally a movie about us! Has gotten a lot of praise from critics at Sundance watch the trailer
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    mobo with optical out?

    Can anyone tell me which nforce2 motherboards have optical output for the sound? I know 8RDA+ has the header for it, but are there any that come with the bracket?
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    Gamecube memory block 251 - $19.99

    Target has the 251 block memory card for $19.99 (regular price is $29.99) That's how it rang up anyways...didn't see any sale ads anywhere this was in So Cal
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    Are L11 bridges of XP also laser cut?

    Can the pencil trick be done for these bridges? thx!
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    Bin Laden had nowhere to run, nowhere to hide

    link Repost AnandTech Moderator
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    cingular cellular billing question

    I am thinking about signing up for Cingular cellular service, but I travel between Northern and Southern california a lot. My area code will be a Los Angeles 310 area code...but my question is what happens when I travel to say, San Francisco.... if I receive a call, there should be no...