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    Favorite Actor of all time?

    Clint Eastwood: Little Bill ? You just shot an unarmed man! Will Munny ? Well he should?ve armed himself...
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    Working Out: Which Muscle Groups Together?

    day 1: pecs/tri's/abs day 2: lats/traps/bi's, day 3: delts/quads/calves/abs
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    Do you tip the rental car drop-off driver?

    Just got back from returning a rental car, and had to use their "drop-off" service to get back to work. Just wondering - should I have tipped the driver? Figured I didn't need to, since I payed over $60 a day for the car - but anyone know what the proper etiquette is?
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    Are you taxed when you buy a used car from an individual?

    Drats - I was hoping to save a few bucks. I guess uncle sam is always sure to get his cut.
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    Are you taxed when you buy a used car from an individual?

    I live in California and am in the market for a used car - debating whether to buy from a dealer or a private party. If I buy from a private party, do I have to pay tax? If so, when (i.e. does the DMV collect it on registration)?
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    I just found out Best Buy charges a restocking fee on returns!

    <in response to the last few posts...> you guys are heartless! All right, all right - it was a bonehead move on my part. I guess you live and learn!
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    I just found out Best Buy charges a restocking fee on returns!

    I paid $399, so restocking is almost $60! However, I don't really care about the original price because I can price-match using my Amex Starwood card. However, living in CA, I paid $33 in taxes! If I buy online and get free shipping/no tax, then pricematch to the lowest price, I will save the...
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    I just found out Best Buy charges a restocking fee on returns!

    I bought a Canon SD300 digital camera two weeks ago, thinking I could return it if necessary. I'm so use to returning stuff at Fry's that I did not even think to check if they charged a restocking fee. Imagine my surprise last night when I looked at the receipt and realized they charge a 15%...
  9. J

    How to button up a three button suit?

    middle only looks best. or open.
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    What City/Town were you born in.

    LA now in SF
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    free photo-sharing site that allows hi-res photos?

    I've checked out several free photo-sharing sites, such as shutterfly and yahoo, but they all reduce your photos to lower-resolution, and don't allow retrieval of the original hi-res upload. Is there any site that allows this?
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    just got a pair of Maui Jims for Christmas!

    Thanks for the great info, everyone. I guess I'll stop by the local sunglass hut after work and try on the different brands. Chances are, I'll end up keeping these MJ's though. As someone pointed out, they are SUPER light and SUPER comfortable - by far the nices pair I've ever had.
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    just got a pair of Maui Jims for Christmas!

    I gotta agree, she's great! I'm driving down to SoCal on Friday (from SF), so she wanted me to open them early so I could use them for the drive.
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    just got a pair of Maui Jims for Christmas!

    Here's a link I like them, I just don't know what else is out there. Are Revo's considered better? How 'bout Bolle?
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    just got a pair of Maui Jims for Christmas!

    My sister gave them to me - they are model "Waimea". These are super nice, but she said I could exchange them if I wanted something else. I don't know much about sunglasses, but I know these were really expensive. Should I keep these, or xchange for a different model or brand, like Revos?
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    Anyone stay at the Primm Valley Casino Resorts before?

    I'm stopping in Vegas on my way to AZ (first time). I noticed these hotels are much cheaper because they're outside of Vegas (between $30 and $45). Are these nice hotels? Anyone stay at any of these?
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    stock market newbie looking for advice

    If you're in it for the long term, then regardless of what brokerage company you decide to go with, invest in a Roth IRA. As a general rule, this is the first place your $$ should go (unless your company provides matching funds in a 401(k) plan). With a Roth IRA, all earnings will be tax free...
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    Kill Bill - Love it or Hate it?

    It's geared towards a specific audience. If you grew up watching watching kung fu theater every saturday and reading comic books the rest of the week, you probably loved the movie. If not, you could probably care less about it. Personally, I thought both movies were awesome. Best scene was...
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    Your oddest tech support calls

    Had another guy contact us because he wanted to buy a processor. However, he didn't want our "micro" processor, he wanted a full-fledged regular sized processor!
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    Your oddest tech support calls

    Had a guy call our center to RMA a product. We tried to explain that it wasn't covered under our warranty, but he insisted he knew we were lying because he had a lie detector device connected to his phone.
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    Okay, that's it. Who here play guitar?!?!?

    http://guitar.about.com/librar...chive.htm?terms=guitar
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    where do i store peanut butter once opened?

    mix in the jelly and store it in the fridge.
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    Another rider didn't wear his leathers...

    Reminds me of this story. Motorcycles just aren't worth the risk.
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    Getting ready for snowboard season...

    I'm thinking of purchasing from http://www.snowtraders.com - anyone have any experience w/ them? What's the best online store for snowboard gear? I'm thinking of getting these metal studs instead of a stomp pad. My only concern is that they may not stay "stuck" for long, given the small...
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    Buying a car with savlage title..

    If it's salvage because it was stolen or the insides were trashed - no problem. However, if it's salvage because it was in totaled, be careful. Make sure the frame is not bent.
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    Glossy vs Matte?

    Matte is sort of "textured". I prefer matte because it looks more professional. Glossy reminds me of a cheap polaroid.
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    When do you shower?

    Have to shower at night - can't imagine going to bed "dirty". Shower in the morning if I have the time - but I usually choose the extra 10 minutes of zzzz's over a shower.
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    Questions on Investing

    If your company doesn't match, then the ROTH IRA is probably better. The nice thing about the ROTH IRA is that your contributions are not locked in. If you have an emergency and need $$, you can withdraw your contributions at anytime w/out penalty (earnings may be subject to tax/penalty). Many...
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    Questions on Investing

    If your company has a 401(k) plan and matches contributions, that may be your best bet - mine matches $0.50 on the $1 - an automatic 50% return! (You do have to watch out for any vesting period). If your in it for the long term, your next best bet is a ROTH IRA. Over the long term, the amount...
  30. J

    YACT w/ POLL: Lexus IS300 or Infiniti G35 sedan?

    "mistake" - Riiiight! It's obvious you have designs of your own for that car!
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    Anyone hear of "Universal Technical Institute"?

    My brother has made (what seems to me) a spur of the moment decision to attend the "Universal Technical Institute" in Arizona (an automotive school), even though he's never even changed his own oil. He's never even been to their campus - he simply found them on the internet. Does anyone know...
  32. J

    Can you figure this out?

    hint: the triangles are not the same - check out the angles of incline.
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    Has this ever happened to you?

    Sorry, don't have any pics. The video had something to do w/ naughty nurses - but I guess that doesn't narrow it down much.
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    Has this ever happened to you?

    knew a girl in college - very quiet and polite. A rumour started going around that she used to be in porn. I would never have believed it, but then I saw the video (actually, I just saw the cover, not the actual video - but there was no mistaking). She tried to claim it was her twin sister...
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    Mazda3 Discussion

    scion tc
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    Best free anti-virus program?

    What's the best one available? I've heard AVG is good. Is there any better? Are these free programs as good as Nortons, McAfee, etc.?
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    What's the dumbest/funniest misconception you had as a child?

    In the 10th grade (yes, the 10th grade!), a girl in my speech class was giving a speech and stated - in complete sincerity - that thunder was caused by two clouds bumping into each other.