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    Can a dentist tell from x-ray images that you need endodontic therapy (i.e. root canal)?

    I am a DMD, although currently a resident in OMFS. So I don't restore teeth anymore. 1) If the decay is close enough or in the tooth's nerve, you will need a root canal unless you want that tooth extracted. 2) An xray is a 2D representation of a 3D object. Sometimes decay that appears far...
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    Beat My Score

    bah 364 first try. nice little shooter almost didnt make it thru the final level.
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    *** OFFICIAL NFL WEEK 17 THREAD ***

    I think its BS that the 8-8 chargers get it but the 11-5 pats get snubbed. kind of a shame. (disclaimer: not a pats fanb0y) also LOL at dallas
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    Shocktop?

    +1 to Shocktop. Its great. Although my personal taste is geared more towards Widmer which is not as fruity and also a great wheat bear.
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    Who do you think are the 5 greatest living actors?

    Probably not top 5 but Im gonna throw Mel Gibson out there, dont think he was mentioned.
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    Snowboarders .. wtf is your problem?

    In defense of boarders: 1) Most people have to sit at the top of the run to strap in. Just like most you skiers have to stop and adjust your gloves/hat/poles. 2) Standing up while stopped is tiring on a snowboard. Its easier to plop your butt down somewhere while waiting for friends higher up...
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    I almost died. Just spent 3 days in ICU.

    glad you made it alright and in only 3 days. they didnt watch you in a regular bed for a few days? and do you seriously think the spinal taps are giving you pain? I mean, how about the whopping mennigitis you had? lol
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    ATOT Guitarists: I need jazz help

    there is only one way to learn how to improvise: listen, listen, listen, listen!!! then... emulate, emulate, emulate!!! find some records of jazz guitarists that you love, then listen to the tracks until you puke, and try to copy them. i highly recommend starting with the blues because...
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    How does one obtain one's "medical history?"

    Do you have any health problems? Do you have any allergies? Have you had any surgeries? Do you smoke, drink, do drugs?
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    I LOVE sci fi movies that intelligently deal with near-future and its social impact...

    The Road Warrior. And to a lesser extent the other 2 Mad Max films.
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    Where do you purchase your jeans?

    True denim nuts think of Diesel, 7's, Rock and Republic, etc as fads, ugly, poorly made denim. The brands I listed are often sold "raw" having never been washed or faded. And are meant to be "broken in," usually kept unwashed for months at a time and worn everyday. I'd be surprised if anyone...
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    Where do you purchase your jeans?

    A.P.C Nudie 5EP Acne Ernest Sewn Kicking Mule Julian Red Sugar Cane Rag and Bone You cant be a true denim head without a few of the above.
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    Is amalgam (silver tooth filling) poisonous?

    This clearly needs to be settled with pure, evidence based, peer reviewed literature. These are from JAMA, NOT the ADA. Hypothesize all you want, but you are wrong. Your opinions cannot be validated without randomized clinical trials such as these...
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    Oscar Peterson dead at 82

    Oscar imo had the meanest left hand in jazz history and was the dirtiest blues pianist ever. RIP.
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    Can someone reccomend me some shoe inserts (in-soles?)

    Anything by Dansko. Dansko clogs > 12 hours standing in OR
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    *Shameless Brag* I delivered my first baby!!

    I think baby catching sucks. Even worse, wait till you take out tampons that have been stuck up some obese woman's yoohoo for over 12 months and an entire hall has to be shut down due to the odor.
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    Could you recommend some good movies?

    Primal Fear 12 Monkeys Se7en - sorta
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    Bay Area Residents

    I'll look into Jetblue. Appreciate the help.
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    Bay Area Residents

    I take it BART is a quick reliable rail system. I'll look into it. Thanks.
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    Bay Area Residents

    I have a two day interview coming up in Oakland. On my second interview day (its a Sunday) I need to get on a red eye flight for another interview in NYC for Monday morning. Flights out of Oakland's airport are lacking so I'm considering flying in and out of SFO. Is a rental car necessary, and...
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    need advice for a good first time part-time job

    retail jobs = easy boring work with low pay restaurant (ie busing) = busy, lotta running around work with better pay and opportunity to advance to server (good cash) construction = great pay, hard labor
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    Getting my wisdom teeth out part 2

    Not an attack. I'm calling you out about exaggerating your procedure time. Now you say 3.5hours with implant placement. 3 hours including pre-op and recovery maybe, not OR time.
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    Getting my wisdom teeth out part 2

    I have a hard time believing it took 3 hours to remove you're teeth. If they were that badly impacted, the doc most likely would have never recommended removing them unless you had some pathology associated with it. And I hope you realize if you don't see your dentist for those fillings you will...
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    Getting my wisdom teeth out part 2

    The IV sedation does not make the process any less painful. (local is still used). But it does allow you to usually forget the whole process and be sedated. It's really more of a convenience. If you are awake you will feel lots of needle pokes, pushing and pulling, pressure, cracking sounds and...
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    I need to find a doctor...

    I know it can be scary, but remember physicians are there to help you and not judge. A checkup usually means physical exam, and yours will and should be thorough. The most uncomfortable parts will be the hernia check (cough cough), blood draw, and possible prostate check. At your age you should...
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    Underrated movies

    Tremors 1 and to a lesser extent 2. 3 and 4 were pretty lousy. Orgazmo.
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    Could Boston's T system be more convoluted??

    If you can't navigate Boston's easy T system, I wish you luck in college. And don't even attempt driving through downtown Boston or taking public transportation in some other huge city like New York. Also you will not get to BU from Newton in 20 minutes unless you fly a chopper. And the green...
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    Recommend me some steakhouses in Cambridge/Boston

    Flemmings. Davio's. Texas Roadhouse!!! lol
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    Contact lense wearer's

    Eventually I could just tell. But the only way to really know is take it out and look at it. When the lens is inside out, it loses its nice curvature and bends kinda weird. Play around with it and you will see.
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    Contact lense wearer's

    Toric lenses are for ppl with astigmatisms. (but kinda expensive) Acuvue Oasys is the newest contact lens from J&J and has good O2 permeability compared to older ones. Dry eyes can result from many things, mention it to your doc and get it checked out next visit. I personally had some glands...
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    Contact lense wearer's

    I would get absolutely furious. That is gross negligence, putting ACID in your eye and brushing it off. I'd see an opthamologist now! I hope you saw appropriate medical attention immediately. If you didn't I would demand to talk to the supervising doctor and explain the situation and I would...
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    I hate shaving

    The old school way is the only way: 1) Open up your pores by taking a hot shower or placing hot towel on your face. 2) Apply pre-shave oil. 3) Apply a good shaving cream with a badger brush. 4) Use sharp razor with grain and with little pressure. 5) Wash face off with cold water. 6)...
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    My new favourite chord: Am add9

    Just write it as Am9. Makes more sense and is more standard than "Add9." Pretty basic chord. The 3,7,9 of a chord really define the sound.
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    masters in public health

    Get into med school and do an MPH/MD track at your program. Unless you can't get into med school then you're better off dedicating 6mo of your life to taking KAPLAN courses and raping the MCAT.
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    Nike Dunk shoes

    The yellow/black dunks are sweet. I got this sweet pair of denim dunks. http://www.sneakerhead.com/304714-441.html I love dunks and air force1's. No offense but your style ones are boring.
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    ATOT effect needed: Vote for my cute friend!

    Jeez tough crowd round here. Some people think way to into this. Thanks to everyone who voted for my friend!
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    ATOT effect needed: Vote for my cute friend!

    Thanks guys, Phuong just pulled ahead! While I can't speak for the other girls, my friend works hard the in the health care field and is a compassionate person. Don't be so quick to judge people based on a couple pictures taken at a club!
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    ATOT effect needed: Vote for my cute friend!

    My good friend is trying to be Miss March for this Boston area promotion group. She's real cool and needs your help! Just to the below website and vote for "Phuong." The website automatically loads hip hop music, so just a fair warning if your speakers are turned up. As of posting this, she is...
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    Awesome food products that were discontinued

    NERDS cereal. Just like the candy the boxes came with 2 different flavors (in 2 separate bags). Hot Wheels Cereal: Essentially Lucky Charms but every box came with a hot wheel car!!!
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    durian

    I've had it in liquid (kind of a milkshake) form once. smelled horrid.... tasted delicious!