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    Apache for Windows

    I'm currently using XP PRO and I am fiddling with Apache to use as a server to access my files when I'm away from home. I'm pretty much a noob to this stuff and am learning as I go. I am able to successfully share a root drive or folder but unable to access shortcut folders. In Apache...
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    how do you password protect a thumbdrive?

    I am currently using TrueCrypt to protect my data on my thumbdrive. What I'd like to know is if there is a way to keep someone from reformatting my thumbdrive and wiping out my data. As it stands now, my encrypted files can simply be deleted allowing someone to be able to recycle my...
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    Been awhile... $800 Budget for Music Mixing PC

    Been about 18 months since I've built a PC and now a buddy of mine wants me to help him build a new one. I've been out of the loop so need some help. $800 Budget Need it for music mixing Already have: XP Pro BenQ 4X DVD+R DL ODD Sony 16X DVD-ROM 19" LCD Keyboard and Mouse 5.1...
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    What laptop to get from the Black Friday Deals?

    Looking for a laptop that can handle some photo editing and music editing. Any laptops from the black friday deals fit the bill? TIA
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    Full body massage by redhead with VIDEO. (SFW)

    :laugh: EDIT: its a cat vid for those who may already have seen it
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    Its a COPYCAT! LOL

    :laugh:
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    2 girls died just 3 blocks from my house today... :>(

    We've been having some heavy rain last night and this morning. Apparently the underpass by my house filled up with water. The 2 girls must have not realized how deep it was. When flooded to its capacity its about 18 feet deep! :Q They drove right into it as they were exiting the freeway...
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    ODD REQUEST: martial arts fans... need some help trying to find video

    I was watching some video of bodyguard training for the North Korean President and recall seeing some footage awhile back of some guys who trained in the martial arts getting hit in the crotch without flinching and another in the throat by 4 guys and not dropping. Anyone have links to these...
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    Do kids go trick or treating in your neighborhood?

    Does your neighborhood set anything up? My neighborhood has a constable who helps organize a safe trick or treating environment for the kids. Our local youth center also hosts a trick or treat event for the kids.
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    Best Movie Theater EVER!

    So, this weekend I went to go see "The Departed" with my fiancee. I loath going to AMC... damn kids and cellphones are annoying! :| So I looked around to see where else we could go and found Alamo Drafthouse Movie Theater Things I liked: 1) The Alamo Drafthouse is an 18 and up...
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    A cop found me through my debit card..... how is this possible?

    This past Saturday, I lost my wallet while bike riding. I had a flat tire and when I sat down at a bench I must have left it there. I usually carry it in my carry-box on my bike but when I took out my cell phone from the little carry box my wallet must have fallen out. I called my brother to...
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    Suggestions... Looking for 5 Plasmas or LCD screens

    My buddy is opening up a new club in downtown Houston and I'm helping out with locating stuff he needs for the club. We need 5 plasmas or LCD's for visualizations for the music. Specs: flatpanel wall mountable does not need to be hi-def 42" or larger Suggestions on where to pickup...
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    What does 1394 mean? and how do I turn it off cause it won't let me get on the internet.

    :( Why did I ever tell people I work as a PC tech at work? WHY! As the title says.. thats what someone asked me. I'm in Houston and my neighbor left to North Dakota and called me at 9PM last nite to ask me why the 1394 message won't let him connect to the internet. :confused: oh...
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    NNNOOOO!!!!! My Astros lost... :>(

    oh well, maybe next year. Guess the Cards get to make a run. Though my money is on the Mets.
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    YAGT: What are the odds?

    So, I just recently got engaged about 2 1/2 months ago. I took my daughter... which BTW is my fiancee's daughter but whom I consider my own, to her 1st soccer practice. She is only 6 years old. So, I'm there watching her practice while my fiancee is taking a test at the university. As I'm...
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    Hotel Rwanda.... this movie was amazing

    I finally got a chance to watch Hotel Rwanda over the weekend. If you haven't yet seen it, do yourself a favor and watch it. How people can be so cruel sickens me about our species. Genocide is the most disheartening thing we as a species could do to ourselves and the fact that no one...
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    Suspect beaten after showing porn to kids

    Scumbag :| .... who knows what else he's done. Glad he got a beatdown! :thumbsup:
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    Quick Question about Sams Club and gas

    As the title states.... yes or no?
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    Updated some home theater equipment and PC *PICS*

    I upgraded a few home theater components 3 months ago and finally got around to taking some pics. My old Harmon Kardon blew, and Circuit City replaced it with an HK AVR225. I upgraded from satellite speakers to (4) Polk Audio R50's for only $200 and a center Polk Audio CS1 for $100, sitting...
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    Estate question.... No will and grandfather passed away

    My grandfather was remarried to a woman who had 4 children. He died some years back without a will. He left a house behind that was paid off. The step-grandmother passed away too and left the house to one of her children. My mother was his only child. Is my mother entitled to anything?
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    Interesting... my house was smoking this morning!

    So, I wake up and my house is all hazy. I live in a 2 story, 2 unit duplex downstairs. I run all over the house trying to locate where the smoke is coming from. Nothing... I bang on my neighbors door upstairs and no answer. I call his cell phone, and no answer. I call the landlord no...
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    Wine? Educate me.... what do you recommend?

    So, I want to broaden my horizons and try out wine. I've had wine in the past but didn't enjoy it much... perhaps it was cheap crap.. dunno. I know I want something that would prolly taste sweet... I hate purple grape juice, but like white grape juice so I kinda figure perhaps I wouldn't like...
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    Just watched Invincible the football movie....

    I love football movies. I found it to be pretty inspirational. Mark Wahlberg did a decent job, he won't be getting any Oscars but he pulled it off. If you liked "Rudy" than you will like "Invincible" Lots of good moments where he had to struggle against all odds to succeed. Overall I...
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    After 5 years I finally proposed and.....

    she said yes! :) It took weeks of planning but it was all worth it. What I did was I bought a 25 piece puzzle and put it together. On the back of the puzzle I wrote a message. Everyday I dropped off 5 pieces of the puzzle for her in an evelope for 5 days at her job. At the end of the...
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    Name of song in Family Guy Movie... what is it?

    The one where Peter sings in the karaoke bar? Don't know the name and its stuck in my head!
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    Engagement Ring Shopping Tips Needed ** UPDATE **

    OK, so I'm looking for an engagement ring and needed some tips. What can I expect to get for around $2000? carats? clarity? How should it be graded? GIA? EGL? I'm so confused... :( UPDATE: Currently what I'm looking for is: Princess Cut Carat: .70 - 1.0 Color: F - G Clarity...
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    Just saw Nacho Libre last nite AND....

    I :heart: it! Here's the deal, if you like movies like Dumb and Dumber and The Waterboy than you will like Nacho Libre... if not than you'll hate it. It's that kind of comedy and some ppl just don't like it. I myself found it entertaining. The fight scenes were hilarious his freaking...
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    Bicycle Gurus... need your advice Which bike should I pick from these?

    I'm looking for a bike Today I found a Trek 7200FX only a few mos old in stock condition for $275 TREK 7200FX Also found a 3yr old Trek 4300 for $350 Trek 4300 Looks like it has Bar grips, toe clips, water bottle holder, and toepeak bag included. Seems to be in pretty good...
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    Saw "The Omen" last nite and...

    it sux... :( Pretty boring.. Julia Stiles was o.k. Kid was a lil weird.. but not really scary The Dad, can't remember his name.... he sucked, his acting was very bland, a walking zombie actor. No emotion and not believable. The actors just couldn't engage me.. I tried so hard to want...
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    Enron Scumbags found GUILTY!!!!

    :D http://money.cnn.com/2006/05/25/news/ne...ers/enron_verdict/index.htm?cnn=yes[/l
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    Is this a good price? Trek 4900 $350

    I'm just doing dirt trails and light jumps... entry level rider and know nothing about mountain bikes. PPL suggested I get a used bike, so I found this one: Trek 4900 for $350 What do you guys think? ya or nay?
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    If you believe in God but not Jesus or such... what is that?

    If you believe in a higher being but not Jesus or Budda and such, what is the word for that belief? EDIT Inclusive monotheism: The belief that there is only one deity, and that all other claimed deities are just different names for it.
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    How much for a budget mountain bike? Recommendations needed.

    Well, I've decided its time to lose the fat around my belly. I started 3 weeks ago, weighing 170lbs at 5'6 :( Changed my eating habits and began exercising 3 - 5 days a week I'm now 162 and dropping. :) I decided bicycling would be fun and beneficial for my health, so I thought I might ask...
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    Powerbars... Good place to order them?

    I had a Powerbar Protein Plus this weekend after working out. It was really good. I had the Protein Plus Chocolate Crisp. I'm looking for a reputable online shop to order a bunch from. Suggestions?
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    Is iTunes the only way to transfer music between an iPod and a PC?

    Never owned an iPod, or messed with one before. My friend got one for his bday and wants me to set it up. Tips?
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    Damn you UPS! Damn you! WTH is "Exception"?

    So, I missed the delivery guy yesterday for a package I'm waiting on. They leave a note saying it will be delivered the next day after 5PM. O.k. I go straight home after work and wait... and wait... and wait... They never show up! :( WTH! I look up the tracking number and the status says...
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    Any "FREE" online fit programs?

    I'm looking for a free online fit program... I saw someone post a link a couple days ago but can't find the thread it was in. I want to track my calories. I'm 5'6 and weigh 165..:( I want to drop back down to 140
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    ATOT Help me settle a dispute. What is a word for this situation?

    Someone says Product A is not as good as Product B For this I'll use Product A as a PS3 and Product B is an Xbox 360 They bash the PS3 and say its not BETTER than an X360, that the 360 is more bang for your buck. The Person says, I'm gonna buy some PS3s just to make a profit on Ebay, but I...
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    Lakers win it. Lead the serie 2-1

    Kobe is the REAL MVP Oh well, hope Nash like that stuff he ate earlier :) Wish my Rockets were in the Playoffs :(
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    Farewell Xbox, you will be missed.. :(

    Wal-Mart, Best Buy Drop Xbox From Sites I'm really sad :( The xbox to me was the best console for hardware geeks like me. There is nothing better than an xbox with xbmc and a 200GB HD :D Good times, good times.... farewell xbox you will be missed.