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    Child's Play 2016 - Toys for kids - Donation Matching

    As a gamer, I am always happy to see this each year. I especially appreciate all the extra matching as well. Dave and Matt, keep up the awesome work! Here is my donation and PM is on the way. To: Childrens Hospital Oakland,CA Total: Item(s) Subtotal: $50.99 Shipping & Handling: $0.00...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    TV is mounted and hasnt fallen yet :) You guys were right about the 2x4s across the niche looking bad. Once I mocked it up with the studs on the left/right walls it would extend too much past the tv (I hoping tv would cover up the 2x4s on the walls but did not when looking at it from the...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    Yes on vertical corner studs. Regarding the "inner" 2x4 frame idea, what is basic way to connect the frame together? Not to the niche/wall studs, but I am assuming I want to connect each side of the frame together for added strength. Steel angle pieces or just screw them together before...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    I forgot to mention that I might have made a mistake about their being studs on the right side. I have a magnetic stud finder and could not find any nail/studs on the right (only left side). I am not too familar with niche constructions, but since it is an exterior wall there should be...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    Ah, didn't even think of that. The inner niche stud (on left side) to front is about 14 inches. Front of niche to front of fireplace mantle is 7 inches, so about 21 inches to clear any obstructions to store the tv flat when not in use (angled to the right when in use). My measurements maybe...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    I was actually thinking of doing that first when I was selecting a mount, but back of the niche to the front is 24 inches and then to clear the fireplace mantle would add a few more inches (i think ideal position would have the tv slightly over the mantle tilted down). So It would take...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    Honestly, I like stuff to look good but my laziness/cheapness outweighs it here. I think it would actually look best mounted over the fireplace and use a down and out mount to move it to a better position when being viewed. Then I would turn the niche into a cabinet or something. But I only paid...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    What size lag bolt should I go with? I am assuming 4.5 inch minimum ( 2inch (2x4 on wall) + .5 (drywall) + 2 inch for stud in wall) or is it best to not drive the bolt all the way through the stud inside the wall?
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    Hope the picture helps. I made some quick notes on it: Green is the width of the niche: 37 inches Blue is the depth of the niche: 24 inches. Height is 59 inches. Gold lines are studs. On the inner side of the niche there are two studs. Red is what is how I think the plywood should...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    Lol, yeah I know TTIWWP :), but back to front (depth) on the niche is 24 inches + a few more inches to clear the fireplace mantle. The mount I selected is 14 inches max extension. Though checking Amazon, the longer reach mounts are 2-3x more expensive and I feel plywood + shorter mount is safer...
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    Mounting Larger HDTV over small TV Niche

    I currently have a TV Niche that only fits a 32 inch TV. I got a 49inch HDTV that I want to replace it with. Due to the location of the niche (between fireplace mantle and window), I also want to use a Dual Articulating Arm (13.5" Extension) TV Wall Mount Bracket. Basic research says I need to...
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    Child's Play 2015 - THREE WEEKS ONLY (ends Jan 4)

    A hospital closer to me updated their list, so another donation: Item(s) Subtotal: $52.37 Shipping & Handling: $0.00 Total before tax: $52.37 Estimated tax to be collected: $4.71 Grand Total: $57.08 Shipping Address: Childrens Hospital Oakland Oakland,CA 1 of: Minions, Sandra...
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    Child's Play 2015 - THREE WEEKS ONLY (ends Jan 4)

    Thanks for doing this every year and stay awesome! Item(s) Subtotal: $37.97 Shipping & Handling: $0.00 Underground Promo: -$5.00 ----- Total before tax: $32.97 Estimated tax to be collected: $2.31 ----- Grand Total: $35.28 Shipping Address: Valley Children's Hospital...
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    Child's Play 2014 - ninth annual donation drive, with matching $

    Looks like Amazon could not ship: 1 of: Look and Find: Disney Cars 2, Disney Storybook Artists. I replaced it with: 1: My First Sticky Mosaics® Vehicles - $9.99 Updated Total for me is three orders: 37.04 + 5.16 + 9.99 = 52.19
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    Child's Play 2014 - ninth annual donation drive, with matching $

    Keep up the good work! Love the matching :) Amazon.com order number: 002-1147709-9129024 Amazon.com order number: 002-0522827-8239411 Amazon did two separate orders for shipping reasons I think... Shipping Address: Childrens Hospital Oakland Oakland,CA Item(s) Subtotal: $44.22 +...
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    The official Electric Car discussion thread

    It was Fiat Dublin, Fiat Fremont wanted $2300 drive off, Dublin was fine with $1000. I test drove the 500e at a local dealership and then just arranged everything by text with Fiat Dublin. Thanks again.
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    The official Electric Car discussion thread

    Thank you very much tweakmonkey, you saved me a nice chunk of cash. All the EV, I was looking at (Energi, Volt, Leaf,Spark, Kia Soul EV) was between 200-300. I gave up on trying to score a very cheap lease and was going to settle with the Kia Soul EV. But I contacted the above dealers and got a...
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    Convince me to not lease an electric car

    So did you lease one yet :)? A dealer near me still has a 2014 Chevy Spark EV and I am trying to decide between try to negotiate on that one or try to pre-order the new KIA Soul EV. I think I will get the lower lease price on the Spark EV, but interested to see someones personal take on it and...
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    Convince me to not lease an electric car

    I am the OP of that one :), some other things to consider as well: 1. If you are new to leasing, make sure you understand all the fees. Some leases include a "End of Lease Disposition Fee, (unless you lease another car)." I was advised to check for this fee before signing any leases by a...
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    Lease a PHEV For My 6 Mile Work Commute?

    Not yet, still deciding. Though got some more information to help with my decision: 1. Local KIA dealers have very little info on the KIA Soul EV, but it looks like they are going to "test" it out in the LA Area first. So right now it is between: Cmax Energi, Focus EV, Spark EV, Leaf. They...
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    Lease a PHEV For My 6 Mile Work Commute?

    You are right, but with my short commute, I do waste more gas, and that costs me about $100 a month. My car is getting to the point that major repairs will happen. For me, it does not make sense to invest in repairing a car. For my commute I could lease any numbers of car. The average leases...
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    Lease a PHEV For My 6 Mile Work Commute?

    Are you sure that Energi relies heavily on the ICE during startup? From my research both the Volt and Energi will only use the ICE during startup outside temperature is really low and if heater is on (to get the cabin hotter faster). Though it does look like the Volt is better with some of the...
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    Lease a PHEV For My 6 Mile Work Commute?

    Yeah that is the question I am struggling with it, though more importantly if something major goes wrong is it worth fixing. Assume my luck stays, this year is probably just tires, oil and brakes. If something major goes wrong, I can probably expect about $1000-$2000 in repairs (I randomly...
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    Lease a PHEV For My 6 Mile Work Commute?

    25 and in ok shape. No issues brought up at this years medical check up and I feel the $35 gym membership is a lot more convenient to loose the extra pounds than biking. I have some range anxiety/safety concerns with small EV only car, though by cheap electric are you thinking like a Spark...
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    Lease a PHEV For My 6 Mile Work Commute?

    I live 3 miles from work and thinking of replacing my 06 Equinox before something major breaks. I have been looking at manufacturer certified used cars (all brands) and not seeing anything that match my wants for a price that I want (under $13000). I know there are a lot of other used cars out...
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    And the Winner is............. Video Card Giveaway - Sapphire Tri-X R9 290X

    Thanks for doing a giveaway! Good luck to everyone, though hope I get an upgrade for my 260x :). i5 4570 MSI H87M-G43 PowerColor 260x (though a Sapphire 290x, sounds better...) Antec 500W PSU WD 150GB VelociRaptor + Sandisk 32GB SSD used for Intel SRT
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    Networking Support thread for the unemployed: Spring 2014

    I am looking to hire someone for my Help Desk support team. Location: Sacramento, CA Area (Zip: 95833) Title: Technical Support Consultant Company: Privately Owned MSP/Consulting Company - 200-500 Employees - Offices in West,MidWest and East Regions. Sacramento Office has 15 employees...
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    Wiring Rear Camera and LCD to cig lighters?

    Update: Install worked, everything seems to work fine running off the cig lighters. Quick Review if anyone is interested. LCD http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MPRFJQ/...I2CN5EFJQB9V3A LCD is decent but I feel a little small. Video quality is ok. I have it mounted to side of the center...
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    Wiring Rear Camera and LCD to cig lighters?

    Very true. Items have been ordered and should know more this Saturday. Thanks for the input, I may think of upgrading to a better HU and the info helps.
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    Wiring Rear Camera and LCD to cig lighters?

    Yeah that would be the best way, but I forgot to mention that my monitor supports two camera inputs, so I had an idea of also using another camera in the front and then controlling it with a switch. This idea is not difficult, but I am not sure what parts I can use yet. So at this point, I am...
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    Wiring Rear Camera and LCD to cig lighters?

    Camera: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EHD8J6S The camera is CCD. Amazon reviews mention others just tape into the reverse light power. Instructions for the camera say this, which from what I can tell I should be able to power from a cig lighter (using the below adapter) Easy...
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    Wiring Rear Camera and LCD to cig lighters?

    Car: 2006 Equinox with two accessory power outlets (front and rear). LCD http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006MPRFJQ/...I2CN5EFJQB9V3A Camera: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EHD8J6S/...0P60UVHH&psc=1 I realize the best way to do this would be to power the LCD by “permanently” tapping into...
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    Using PowerShell to Create Shortcuts From List of Values

    After some more research, I found an article that had an example of import-csv and foreach. This seems to have gotten my code working the way I want it: $csv = Import-Csv C:\test\importdata\testdata.csv -Header @("name","location") $strSaveFolder = "C:\test\shortcuts\" foreach ($line in...
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    Using PowerShell to Create Shortcuts From List of Values

    I’m working on a way to use powershell to create a shortcut to a network folder using values from two different lists. I have the code to create the shortcut but now I need it to reference values from the list to make a shortcut. My googlefu has failed me in finding an easy way to accomplish...
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    Child's Play 2013 - eigth annual donation drive, with matching $

    Keep up the good work! My Donation: Order Placed: November 28, 2013 Amazon.com order number: 103-1493913-3836218 Order Total: $41.90 Shipping Address: Childrens Hospital Oakland Oakland,CA Item(s) Subtotal: $40.13 Shipping & Handling: $0.00 ----- Total before tax: $40.13...
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    $300 CPU/Mobo/Ram Upgrade Options For A Cheap FPS Gamer

    I could be wrong but I could not locate the Motherboard on Fry's website. Looks like they carry g43 and not g41. Though I am currently happy with the total. After gift cards/credit card points from Amazon. Total is about $260 for everything. :)
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    $300 CPU/Mobo/Ram Upgrade Options For A Cheap FPS Gamer

    @Sohaltang: Nice deal, but MicroCenter a long way away. I double checked Frys at didn't see any good deals. @HeXen:I am very patient fps player and have logged almost 500 hours in Planetside2. Right now planetside 2 plays fine when at smaller bases, but larger bases it is unplayable. So that...
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    $300 CPU/Mobo/Ram Upgrade Options For A Cheap FPS Gamer

    The cheap side of me is coming out so I think I will stick with i5-4430 instead of i5-4570. Both will be better than my C2D and I can put that money into motherboard. Can always get an i7 later :). Good point about the motherboard, MSI B85M-G43 looks nice. So: i5-4430 - $185 MSI...
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    $300 CPU/Mobo/Ram Upgrade Options For A Cheap FPS Gamer

    Thx for the options. Looking at everything. I could just go in the middle with something like this: i5-4430 - $185 MSI B85M-P33 - $65 Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - $50 (1x8GB, leave me some room down the road to get another). So I would think the...
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    ATG OCT/NOV Meetup At Nurburgring?

    OP update, for anyone interested. Also forgot about VW Autostadt, cool and fun place. Did some wet/snow driving experience there: http://i.imgur.com/zmCtiiZ.jpg Shawn