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    My mommy didn't love me

    Please answer.
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    I'm a childish individual

    Pick.
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    I HATE my job!!

    I really hate my ****** job. Indians and Chinese everywhere. Where the hell does an American fit into a software development corporation anymore? And these assholes think they speak better English than me? I got goddamn 720 on my GRE verbal, mother ******.
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    Question about naming trademarks etc.

    Suppose I want to create a company called Foobar Consulting Agency. There already exists other Foobars, but they are called Foobar Church, Foobar Publishing, Foobar Pizza. Can I still use "Foobar" but with the words "Foobar Consulting Agency"?
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    How do I set up automatic monthly purchases of ETFs and stocks?

    I would like to automatically purchase ETFs and stocks on a monthly basis via my e-brokerage account (Ameritrade). Has anyone done this? I am not sure if Ameritrade (or any e-broker, for that matter) has a tool for this, so that is why I'm asking. I know I can purchase mutual fund shares...
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    401K question

    1. Does my company's 401k contribution count as a part of the 401k federal $15500 limit? 2. If the answer is no, then if I contribute my $15500 and the company puts in an addition ~$3000, then were does this additional money go? Does it go into the same 401k account?
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    Leaving a software company after 3 months?

    Need some help here. I just started working as a software engineer at a large Silicon Valley company back in November. It's a pretty good job, and I'm well-paid. However, some extremely good-looking offers are coming up now from other companies (offers which were not available a few months ago...
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    I have found my 180-degree bizarro opposite

    Amazing. I never thought I could disagree with anyone on so many levels, and yet I have found this "michaels" chap on ATOT. Just goes to show you how the Internet can (un/fortunately) bring more people into communication. 1. He dislikes Radiohead. Radiohead is my favourite band. 2. He...
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    Anyone use BMG Music Service?

    Does anyone use BMG Music Service? It has about 75% of the kindo of music I like, and I've used it to build a large CD collection, which I've ripped to 384kbps MP3s. It's even cheaper than the $0.99/song prices at the iTunes store. Occasionally they will have a $2.99/CD (or even $1.99/CD) sale...
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    I need a good surge suppressor / powerstrip

    I'm looking for a good surge suppressor / powerstrip. Can someone recommend one? I need to plug in my lamp, PC, LCD monitor, DSL modem, Linksys router, computer speakers, and (maybe) an Xbox 360. Is the amount of joules it dissipates the primary metric I should be looking at? Is 2000 joules...
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    Need gift ideas for a co-worker

    I need to get a gift for a former co-worker who helped me out a lot while I was looking for a job last year. I owe this guy big-time. Ideas? I would prefer something from Amazon.com, maybe a book? Edit: He is a manager and about 45 years old.
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    Poll: did you keep your New Year's resolutions from last year?

    I failed horribly in keeping my principal New Year's resolution from 2006 (reading a book a week).
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    Heater and hot water not working in condo

    I moved into a condo, and the heater is not working at all. It's just pumping out room-temperature air, i.e. cold air, and a few months back when I wanted air conditioning, it again was pumping out room-temperature air i.e. hot air. Also, there is no hot water if I take a shower on 2 or more...
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    how do I preserve folders' timestamps when copying in WinXP?

    I'm copying folders from one drive to another. WindowsXP does not preserve the new folders' timestamps the same (but the new files do have the same timestamps). I have already tried zipping the folders, but that did not work. Any ideas?
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    WinXP: how to preserve folder timestamps when copying?

    I'm copying folders from one drive to another. The timestamps of the new folders are not the same as the old folders (they are the current time & date), but the files in the folders do have the same timestamps. Is there any way to keep the folders' timestamps the same when copying? I tried...
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    what are "boot-cut" jeans?

    What are boot-cut jeans? Are they the same as bell-bottoms? E.g. levis
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    Poll: Are you happy Saddam died?

    Answer it.
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    Firewire 800 vs. eSATA

    I have a new thinkpad laptop and want a fast external drive. Does anyone have any opinions on Firewire 800 versus eSATA? In either case, I need to buy an adapter PCMCIA or expressCard card.
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    How big is your chorizo?

    I have a 7 1/2" chorizo. How about you? Nobody cares what you have for breakfast. Mod
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    Where can I buy xylitol gum, and what brands are good?

    A friend told me that xylitol gum is good for one's teeth. Where can I buy this, and what are some good brands?
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    Most addicting Flash game ever

    Warning: This game will eat up HOURS of your time. Bowmaster I got up to level 14.
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    Poll: Did Jesus really exist?

    Did Jesus really exist? If so, was he divine or just a man? You might want to take the rest of the night off if you don' want to find coal in your stocking. AnandTech Santa Moderator
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    Poll: Santa or Satan?

    Choose.
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    These stupid "Ford pissing on Chevy" using Calvin

    I don't understand the point of these car decals showing Calvin (presumably on behalf of Ford) pissing on Chevy, or vice versa. Who the hell cares about Ford and Chevy? They're two loser car companies. It's like having a grudge between the Arizona Cardinals and the Detroit Lions. Who the hell...
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    Poll: Seattle or Santa Barbara for a date?

    I met a girl at a wedding in LA a few weeks ago, and after talking the phone a few times, we're both keen to set up a date in January. She lives in LA, and I'm in Silicon Valley. I'm planning to fly us both into a city where we can chill out and dine, but I don't know which city. Also, I don't...
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    Convert or die!

    Left Behind video game What the hell is with these right-wing nuts?
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    What's the difference between a blazer and a sportscoat?

    What's the difference, eh? E.g. J Crew blazers/sportscoats
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    Poll: Great job with moderate pay...

    Which would you rather have: A) An extremely interesting, exciting job where you absolutely love your job and are very proud of the company, but you make a moderate pay. Think: lead developer of a new company producing a very cool product (let's say $70K/year or thereabouts depending on your...
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    Poll: Would you move to another state within two months' time?

    Could you pick up everything and move to another state within two months' time to start a new job there? Or do you have too many ties and responsibilities holding you down? Suppose you currently have no friends in the new state. I had an opportunity to move to Seattle, WA, to work there, but...
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    dual dual-/quad-core?

    Are there any motherboards that have two (or more) sockets to run two (or more) dual-/quad-core CPUs?
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    You know who I hated from school?

    I really hated the kids who always counter-assert "yeah, right" to everything you have to say. These kids were encountered in junior high, high school, and college. You could be discussing the most interesting thing in the world, and all they could muster up was "yeah, right" to hide their own...
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    Poll: Anyone treating themselves to a nice Christmas gift?

    anyone getting themselves something nice for Christmas? I'm thinking of an XBox 360+Gears of War, a new shaver, or both.
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    My fire alarm is beeping every 30 seconds....

    My fire alarm (a circular pad on my ceiling) is beeping every 30 seconds. Does this mean there it is detecting a very slow fire?
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    Poll: Dating a "practice" girlfriend

    I was watching Family Guy the other week, and Peter made mention that his daughter Meg has a valuable role: practice girlfriend for guys as they get ready for presumably better girlfriends. Do you guys follow this strategy? Do you intentionally date "lesser" girls to get your game together...
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    Braun high-end shavers

    Anyone had any experience with the high-end Braun shavers with the docking station? E.g. Braun 8985 I'm pro-environment, so I don't like the idea of having to continuously buy and throw out those cleansing cartridges.
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    Nancy Grace is 48??

    Well? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Grace Edit: More specifically, is she hot for her age?
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    Poll: It's not where you've been...

    Do you believe in this expression: It's not where you've been, it's where you're going that counts. In other words, it doesn't matter how much (or little) you've accomplished, it's what direction (positive or negative) in which you're headed that's important.
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    The more I make, the less I want to spend

    When I was a grad student making $20K/year, I was buying a bunch of crazy stuff, like stereo equipment, a big TV, fancy clothes, video games for my PS, PS2, Dreamcast, PC, etc. Now I'm working in my 30s (still single), making a very good salary, and I'm finding that I don't want to spend my...
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    How to start an adult website?

    I'm interested in starting a new (hetero) adult website with a particular niche. I'm very serious. Can someone suggest where to begin looking for how to start this up, particularly how to advertise to get the talent?