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    Sir David Jason apologizes for joke

    ~ Telegraph I was reading the news, and I didn't understand this joke. It's been bothering me. Can anyone explain? Sorry, I'm stupid!
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    Question about the ESN on cell phone.

    I was looking for a used cell phone being the broke college student I am. As I was searching, some people advertised the fact that the ESN is "clean." What do they mean? To my understanding the ESN is some sort of serial tagging identification. Do "dirty" ESN mean they are stolen cell phones...
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    Can anyone name this song?

    I have this song: http://f9.wretch.yimg.com/reishacem/5/1419854405.mp3 I was wondering if anyone knew the language and maybe also the artist name and song title. I greatly appreciate it, thanks!~
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    How long to defecate?

    What is the average length of time that you spend to defecate? This is a serious question. It arose one day as I realized that I've been on the toilet for half a hour and I was late for class. A friend mentioned how it was bad as it put too much pressure on a certain area. These days I...
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    Circuit Analysis

    I'm currently studying circuit analysis and was wondering if anyone has any FREE helpful links to sites where I may obtain more explainations. Thank you all!
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    How do I isolate DNA?

    So I'm looking to extract some DNA and in the future, when I make more than minimum wage, I would like to get it sent off and get my DNA sequenced (the right word?). I was wondering what was the best way to conserve my DNA outside of my body. I heard freezing it would break down the cells and...
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    Laptop woes

    I have a Dell 700M and when I start it it goes straight to a message telling me of a problem and giving me choices to boot in different modes. All the modes lead to a blue screen and the computer automatically reboots. When I made sure it didn't automatically reboot, I was able to read the blue...
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    Laptop woes

    I have a Dell 700M and when I start it it goes straight to a message telling me of a problem and giving me choices to boot in different modes. All the modes lead to a blue screen and the computer automatically reboots. When I made sure it didn't automatically reboot, I was able to read the blue...
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    Are graves forever?

    This has always bothered me. When someone dies and gets buried that land just sits there. So isn't it possible one day to run out of land. So it begs the question if there are any laws about graves like for instance, if a grave is over 100 years old it can be reused. Doesn't it bother you guys...
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    Cheapest tickets to Japan.

    After posting up question about teaching abroad, many recommended Japan. I've decided, I like to go visit so I am wondering where you can get some nice discounts on some tickets. I've Googled, but could not really locate any of the Japan specialized agents. I've heard you could greatly get a...
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    Teaching English abroad programs

    I would like to teach abroad one day and was wondering if any individuals know of any organizations that offer a program. Specifically, it would be grand if I am able to go abroad and teach English and have them pay for everything. I do mean everything. Thank you all!
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    How are cars rated for insurance?

    I am searching for my first car ever and would like to get a car with relatively low insurance. I know the usual. Find a slow car. Find a safe car. In the UK cars are rated by numbers that coincide to how much an insurer would have to pay. Do they have a system set up here in the US. If so...
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    Major dealing with genetics

    Hello all! I'm currently a student about to graduate and I am very interested in genetics and all of its sub-topics like its manipulation, epigetics, etc. I will be attending college soon and have not picked a major, but I was wondering what kind of majors offer my interest in genetics? Would...
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    Toledo with 2 x 512KB L2?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103627 I thought the Manchester had 2 x 512KB L2's.
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    Suggest mobo/cpu combo for 350W system

    I have a case and a 350 W Antec PS sitting there and thinking about putting it to use. Could anyone suggest a good mobo/cpu combo. My only concern really is that the PS would be too weak for the newer processors out there these days. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks in advance.
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    Anyone speak mandarin and go on youtube?

    If so, could you summarize this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CquvPwhbGw I don't speak a lick of mandarin.
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    Could you translate from Japanese?

    nanka nihongode hanashimasuka? Yes, I know its a simple one. I'm just confused as the use of "nanka" here. Perhaps I misheard (is that even a word.)
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    Best Diesel Car for $3000?

    I'm tired of paying an arm, a leg, and my left nut to feed my gas guzzling SUV so I've come to the conclusion that I should just go ahead and buy a diesel car for the purpose of converting it into biodiesel. I've been reading a lot and I've concluded that those Chevy V8 diesels are crap, and...
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    Hybrid Attack

    Has everyone seen this: CLICK Its amazing how high schoolers can put this together even though it was part kit car anyways. But still interesting. Anyone have info on the set up?
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    Why does going to certain websites deactivate my WLAN?

    Whenever I go to certain websites or go to NPR to listen to their clips, my WLAN gets deactivated. I would have to run to the router and unplug it and replug it in to get it working again. Anyone smart enough to know of a fix? Sooooooooooooooooooo frustrating.
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    Wireless shuts down after going to www.weather.com

    I have a WLAN set up at home. When I visit www.weather.com and click on the link that says "Severe weather threatens Northeast" it takes me to this site: http://www.weather.com/multimedia/index...ollection=topstory&from=wxcenter_video On that site there is a Real Player program and as soon as...
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    Nike Shox 2:45 iD customized shoe

    Is it me or can you not customize it and buy it from the US? www.nikeshox.com
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    Recommendations on expedition packs?

    I'm looking for advice on an internal framed expedition pack. Don't know much about them but I'll be needing one for traveling. If someone can give me some hints and recommend some types, I'd really appreciate it. I'm a male about 5'8" and weigh about 150 lbs. I would like to be able to...
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    Mounting own snowboard bindings

    My first snowboard. Is mounting the bindings on to the snowboard a DIY job or am I better off asking a professional to do it? Doesn't seem too hard and the dialing in I do know how to do. If it is a DIY job. Any tips?
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    Gore-tex really that great?

    I'm wondering is gore-tex really that great? I'm sure its above many but I'm sure there are other materials out there that rival it. I was looking at a pair of Burton gloves for snowboarding, but all my friend could say was how Gore-tex made gloves are always better. What say you guys?
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    Where do you buy your snowboards?

    New season coming up and just wondering where you can get the best prices for a snowboard. I've been thinking online but don't know of any specific sites and the shipping might kill the deal. Any suggestions?
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    AMD64 3400 with Asus Motherboard for $299 until 11/30/04 now

    Seems like the deal is still going on until 11/30/04. Item: http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...dpNo=1087917&Tab=5 Rebate: http://static.tigerdirect.com/...s/Extened-AMD-1126.pdf Sorry if its been reposted.
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    Question about transfering 2 gigs

    I have two computers. Computer A and computer B. They are set up on a wireless network. I have all of Computer A's drives mapped to Computer B. On computer A there exist a folder with 2 gig of files that I want to transfer to computer B. However, whenever I do so, the transfer never...
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    laptop suggestions

    I'm looking for an ultraportable laptop. Something with a 12.1" screen and Centrino. Right now I'm in Taiwan and I really need one but I've been seeing a lot of brands and models I'm not familiar with. Can anyone make any recommendations of Taiwan domestic notebooks?
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    is this worth fixing or shall i look for a new setup?

    I have a MSI 693D Pro (MS-6321) running dual 730 Mhz P3's. One of the capacitors has started what looks like that can only be described as "leaking" or "melting." I have two options: Option 1: Fix it by replacing motherboard. a) What motherboard? b) Where? Don't see a lot of dual p3 mobo's...
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    Need help with video card

    Currently the computer is running at 16 colors and at 800 x 600 resolution. Thats as high as it will go so I must update the drivers. But when I try to install the new driver it says, "This display driver is not compatible with the display adapters(s) installed in your system." I'm pretty...
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    PSU recommendation needed please

    I have this P3 900 mhz duallie and I was about to use this PSU from the other comp. I had and found out the PSU wasn't an ATX standard so now I need a new one. Any recommendations? Thanks! P3 900 x2 HD x3 CDRW x1
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    WMP keeps crashing

    I downloaded fansubs of: [foB&kdrama]Stairway_to_Heaven_01[8A28527F].avi [fob&kdrama]Stairway_to_Heaven_02[C397D365].avi and everytime I try to watch this I get something titled "mplayer2.exe - Application Error" saying: The exception Integer division by zero. (0x0000094) occurred in the...
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    AOL's GtCDTool.exe

    What is this thing? I'm guessing AOL's spyware.
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    What does "disk controller failure" suppose to mean?

    I booted up an old Compaq 5690 and received an error saying something to the like of "NLTDR not found" (not sure the exact 5 letters but it started with a N and ended with a R and had a L somewhere in there). I figure the hard drive was bad as this was my brothers previous comp. and he said the...
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    8 9-ounce bags of Beef Jerkey @ Amazon

    Linkie Good deal?
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    $40 Lexar Media 256 MB JumpDrive Portable USB 2.0

    Amazon has it for $54.99 Here And there is a $15 rebate Here $54.99 -15.00 --------- $40 roughly Saw on BenB.com
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    Oak Flooring

    I've been thinking about replacing the carpet in my room to oak flooring. This place has always provided me with a wealth of knowledge, so I was wondering if you guys could help out on the topic at hand. I appreciate any tips. Also, any suggestions for a good water-based polyurethane? Thanks.