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    Any reason to not open an HSA account?

    Hi, I was just researching HSA's (Health Spending Accounts) and can't find any down sides to them. Why isn't this mentioned alongside 401K's & Roth IRA's as a golden trio of accounts to save for retirement? It gets a triple tax benefit & some have low-cost Vanguard funds to invest in; and...
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    Is there anyone else who would create similar international buzz of they died?

    Who else is as famous AND beloved internationally as Michael Jackson was? What if Oprah suddenly died? hmmm...not sure if people would crowd the hospitals & be crying out the streets. Kobe Bryant? He's pretty popular & beloved around the world. Not sure if he's beloved in the U.S...
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    So when was the last time you've been in a fight?

    I'd say 9th grade. It was during PE and some black dude came up to me & randomly started doing the chinky eyed thing saying, "ching chong chang." The only retort I could think of was making a gun out of my hands and saying, "You better shut up before I rob & shoot you." I guess that did...
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    Why do living things get old & die?

    Seriously. Is it a law of the universe that everything "living" must age & die? During the evolution of living species, did some mutation suddenly occur that generated an internal clock that determines lifespan? So if we eventually discover alien life that isn't carbon-based, but are...
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    Is global population control now a good option?

    http://women.timesonline.co.uk...ies/article5627634.ece Since resources are becoming a premium & global warming is looming (whether it's true or not), I'm thinking some sense of responsibility should be engaged when planning a family. I guess the problem with sudden population control...
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    What are your plans for this historical election day?

    Being from Oakland, I'm not going outside tomorrow night for sure. I think the riot police are already on standby whether Obama wins or loses. Otherwise, I'm going to the lake for a relaxing day of fishing to take it all in. Then I'll be glued to the television at night.
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    What gift is appropriate for a Mormon wedding?

    There is no registry, so I have no idea. I don't know the couple well enough to pick something personal. Being Asian, I want to just give money, but I know in some cultures it is not an appropriate gift. Anyone have any idea?
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    What do you guys feel about the flu shot???

    Some people say the flu shot gives you the flu, but it's a myth, right?
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    Kobe Bryant playing for the Lakers vs. Redeem Team

    I found it interesting that some of my friends who are hardcore Lakers/Kobe haters were happy as shit to have him playing for team U.S.A. He came through in the clutch. Do people just love to hate that guy, but would do anything to have him on your own team? Anyone else suddenly...
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    Bought a ~1 year old PC game at fleamarket for $3 !!!

    ...it was missing the product key -=( I guess it was too good to be true. If these were used, it probably would have been legit, but they were sealed & brand spanking new. There were like 5 copies of each game too. I only picked up 2, but there were like 50 titles. - LOTR Online - no...
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    Went on a rollercoaster & almost blacked out!

    The last time I went on a rollercoaster was 6 years ago, & I loved them. Yesterday, I took some younger cousins to Great America, CA. The first ride we went on was Invertigo, and I was really excited. During the ride, I got extremely dizzy & my head started hurting! After I got off, I...
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    Anyone have a Razer Death Adder?

    This is actually my first experience with macros of any kind, so please forgive me. Basically, I want to assign the 2 sides buttons (buttons 4 and 5) on the Death Adder to correspond with the hotkeys "5" and "6", which is where I placed my healing and summoning spell, respectively. I want to...
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    Post pictures of what you THINK other ATOT members look like!

    Just for giggles. ZaneJohnson http://www.marshallfox.com/Des...k,%20Drug%20addict.jpg
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    What do you think humans will evolve into?

    I'm talking billions of years into the future. I think eventually, we will invent computers & machines to do everything for us to the point that we no longer need skeletal muscles. Our brains will get bigger and become more complex and powerful. We'll probably end up like Mother Brain in...
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    Dell XPS1330 with a display brightness problem.

    Hello, I formatted and reinstalled Vista as soon as soon as I received it. The problem is: The screen is significantly brighter when the laptop is plugged in versus when it runs on battery. However, when I got to "personalization --> screen saver --> change power settings --> adjust...
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    What's the status on PS3 and playing AVI files?

    I did a quick google search but only found updates from 2007 about petitioning for PS3's to support AVI files. I recently bought a friend a PS3 as a wedding present and wanted to share some movies with him. To my surprise, it didn't support AVI files (my Xbox360 does!). Are there any...
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    Intelligent people with interests in not-so-intelligent things...

    In college, I shared a room with a good friend of mine who is now a resident at UCLA medical school. He is absolutely brilliant and loves debating politics, religion, books, music, etc. However, the first thing he did when he got home from class everyday was log onto the WWF (now WWE)...
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    "Maybe she's born with it; maybe it's Maybelline"

    Are they saying you can't be naturally beautiful? That you need make-up? Or are they saying it could be either or... Not really ranting, just sayin'
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    How much $ to change to hard-wood floor?

    It's a potential home purchase, but currently has marble tiles & carpet. Most of the marble is on the bottom level & carpet upstairs. Any idea how much it would cost to replace all this with hardwood; staircase included?
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    Which country has the worst food... and best.

    My vote for worst goes to England. Fish & chips, bangers & mash, pudding.... what else is there? Of course, all the answers will probably seem ignorant, so we'll just say it's our opinion based on experience. Favorites: French Japanese Vietnamese Korean
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    Slang words/phrases that make you cringe!

    "that's the bomb!" "oh hells yeah" "true dat" "cool beans" "phat" "jiggy" "hecka" or "hella" (I can't help saying it because i'm from the Bay Area--though I can't think of how i would survive without this word. How else am I suppose to say "a lot of" without saying "a lot of" ? These...
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    I punched & knee'd my girl last night in my sleep!

    So i vividly remember dreaming that I was boxing. I was up against a few guys and I started boxing like Roy Jones Jr (keeping my left arm low). This morning, my girl told me I woke her up because I was throwing rapid punches to her arm & saying "100 men..." or something like that. Then...
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    Ebay Auction related: World's Greatest Music Collection

    http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Worlds...VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem He'll probably get tons of fake bids. I thought I had alot (~3000 LPs). Some the Q & A's are halarious: Q: I am simply interested in 'Here comes the Hot Stepper' by Ini Kamoze. Would you be able to separate this classic from...
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    Do you walk around the house while brushing your teeth?

    My fiance will actually come out to the living room & watch TV or play a game of Halo with me while having the toothbrush in her mouth. In the morning, she'll come back & sit on the bed (near the portable heater). There is no way I could do this because I make a mess. I have toothpaste...
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    Pseudoephedrine ---> Methamphetamine

    It's getting ridiculous here at the pharmacy. The federal government is trying to crack down by putting a federal daily & monthly limit of pseudoephedrine that one can purchase from a given pharmacy. However, now there are clans going around buying the daily limit from different...
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    Obama talks about hiphop

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFSVG7jRp_g Wow, can you imagine how the other candidates would have answered this question? They'd probably have to pause to think about the right answer or the right qualifiers to add after saying "yes." Saying you like Jay-Z or Kanye, yet walking the...
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    How was Clinton a good president?

    I was a youngin' when he was president, but as I grew older, I heard he was a good one. Instead of just agreeing, I'm trying to form my own justifications. Care to educate? Good: 1) Eliminated the debt 2) Left office with a federal budget surplus of $127 billion 3) welfare reform...
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    Is the sleep you get between "snoozes" more restful?

    Lets say you set your alarm for 7AM, then snooze until 7:15AM, is that 15 minutes a better sleep? Or would it be better just to set the alarm for 7:15AM & get up? All I know is that I have some wild, long dreams in those 15 minutes. Why does our brain go straight into insane REM...
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    What is the coldest & hottest weather you've ever experienced?

    106 tops (I think it was in Orange County) and 23 degrees is the coldest. I can't even fathom what 120 degrees is like at Death Valley & Palm Springs. That must be unbearable.
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    Why do we need sleep?

    While we are sleeping, most of our cellular processes are still active. The evolution of what process required that the entire organism to sleep? And what organism first exhibited sleep? I guess the real question is, why EXACTLY do we require sleep? If you answer, "To rest your brain,"...
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    Dell XPS1210 discontinued!

    So I ordered mine last week & only upgraded the processor & DVD drive. I got a call today & they said it's on backorder & will ship next week. I checked the Dell website & you can't even order the 1210 anymore. I'm posting because I need the laptop for travel by the end of the month. If...
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    All time favorite WWF wrestlers/matches/moments!!!

    Now I KNOW you guys grew up on WWF. 1) Favorite wrestler -Bar none, I think Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka & Jake "The Snake" Roberts were unfadeble. BTW, did anyone see Beyond the Glory for Jake Roberts? Talk about a f*cked up life! 2) Favorite match -When Strike Force (Tito Santana & Rick...
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    Reasons why being NOT single >> being single?

    Been with my girl for 4 years... 1) Best 4 years of my life 2) I still meet other attractive girls, but I can now just be myself, have fun, & not have to worry about trying to impress them. 3) I still meet other attractive girls, but feel no desire for them. This is way better than...
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    Can morbidly obese people survive longer without food?

    Anyone have any knowledge on this topic? When starved, does your body break down fat or muscle first? If it's fat, would a 700 pound person be able to survive for months & possibly come out a lot more lean?
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    Flatulence is natural, but not always welcome.

    Any incidences where they weren't welcomed in your life? I hope this doesn't get deleted, because I think it would be a great thread. I'll start. About 4 years I was taking an MCAT study course and the class had about 30 college-aged students. I had eaten like 3 scrambled eggs for breakfast...
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    Do you have reoccuring dreams?

    For some reason, there are 2 that I always have: 1) I'm in different situations, but one of my legs is shorter than the other. In order to stand level, I have one leg straight & the other bent. Whatever situation I'm in, my attention quickly diverts to this annoyance. 2) I'm driving &...
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    How much have you currently saved for retirement?

    I finally finished school & started having a steady income, so I just started my 401K. Just wondering if I'll be ok. I'm 27 & have $11,000 in my 401K. I want to retire at around 55. Am I on pace?
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    Your Most Embarressing Fart Stories!

    Now I know we all have them. I'll start. About 4 years I was taking an MCAT study course and the class had about 30 college-aged students. I had eaten like 3 scrambled eggs for breakfast that morning & I had something serious stewing inside me. To make matters worse, there was this pretty...