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    Question for the ATOT Bar Association (or anyone else with 2 cents)

    If I receive a deposit from a company that I know I wasn't supposed to get, is it legal to keep it if I receive no notice that they want it back? Can I just hold on to the money for a while (2 years, statute of limitations) and then spend it? The company that did this has caused me about 3...
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    Is there a word for the weirdo alarm that we have in our heads?

    You know when you are having a conversation with someone about something mundane and all of a sudden they let the crazy slip out. We need a word for this. Example: "Hey Bob, looks like it gonna be a hot one today, you still going golfing?" "Maybe, depends on if I need to run some errands or...
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    Rather moving Times article chronicling a couple of hours in Iraq

    article I thought it might help to bring some perspective to those like myself who have no real idea what is going on over there. Regardless of your view on the war, the vast majority of men and women over there are there only because they are loyal, patriotic Americans. I forgot to add...
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    New graphics card suggestions needed

    My ATI AIW x600 PCIe is crapping out on me so I need a new one. I can't seem to find a vendor for ATI's lastest PCIe AIW card (the x1900 AIW) so I need a suggestion or two. I would like it to do well in Vista but I don't really ever game. TV tuner would be nice. My budget is <$200...
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    WTF??

    i don't know what to say
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    YAGT: A bit of a speech I suppose...

    This thread originally started as a lengthy response to a question posed in this thread. The question being: I found the question quite interesting as it seems to exhibit a frustration found in men that usually only exists on a sub-conscious level. So I started to formulate a reply which...
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    Law Professor Bans Laptops in Class

    "MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A University of Memphis law professor has banned laptop computers from her classroom and her students are passing a petition against it. Professor June Entman says her main concern is that students are so busy keyboarding they can't think and analyze what she's telling...
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    Anyone from Cypress, CA?

    Nice place, cost of living compared to Austin, TX, traffic, housing, etc... Thanks for the help.
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    Food poll-> (Updated with results!)

    well... BTW, I work for a bakery and we are woking on a new product. Free samples for all once we finalize the product! (errrr....not) PICS for all! edit: I forgot, discuss your opinions and tastes regarding brownies please.
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    Anyone in sales or a small business owner?

    I'm looking for a good contact manager/sales lead program, any suggestions? Also, a suggestion for an uncomplicated, simple and intuitive accounting program would be great as well.
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    Infidel Guy on Wife Swap (ABC)

    Thought some here might be interested
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    Bandwidth usage at Google

    How much bandwidth does google use per day (I have no idea, I'm just asking)? I say 250TB EDIT: BTW, this includes all of their services (maps, earth, photos, videos, ads, etc...)
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    AB roller opinions?

    Anyone have experience with these and are the cheapos on ebay just as good as the expensive ones? I'm looking to be able to do guided situps in front of the TV. Comfort and convenience matter to me (in other words, I know I can go do situps on the concrete, that's not what I am looking for).
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    Need some major help here!! MB not POSTing

    I jsut updated to BIOS v.1.9 via their update tool and when I restarted, the computer will not even begin to post. I mean nothing, nada, ziltch appears on the screen. All I get is black. No beep codes and the lights on the back indicate that the MB hangs on "Initializing the video interface"...
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    5th Avenue > Butterfinger

    Discuss
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    Spanglish = Bad

    I want my 2:07 back.
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    Is it just me or does Maximum PC have more and more fluff with each issue that comes out?

    I mean come on, do we really need 2 pages on how to install ram? What is a computer geek to read? Discuss. EDIT: This month we get a great tutorial on how to upgrade various pc components. THANKS! I had no f'ing idea how to replace my aging optical drive you morons! Christ almighty...
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    If the draft is reinstated....

    ...I'll be first out of the closet.
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    The perfect breakfast is...

    Fried rice. Protein and fat in small amounts and a good amount of carbs to wake you up. Also no sugar, so no insulin spike.
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    Anyone ever have a problem with Sam's club extended warranty customer service?

    Well, I did. After about 4 months and 30 or so hours on the phone, it was finally solved. How you ask? It took me an eternity but I eventually was put in contact with the operations manager for the entire warranty company. She solved the problem in a day. TADA! PM me if you need contact...
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    How to short an AT powersupply?

    Do I short some pins on the MB connector or something like that? Google has been no help.
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    Need some major help with windows not booting

    I pulled the power plug out of the wall with my foot by accident and now windows won't boot. What happens is the computer will post then the XP boot screen will show up for about 5 seconds and then the screen goes blank and the computer restarts itself. Any ideas?? I have no idea what to to...
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    New FX shows

    Those were the best shows I have seen in a while. "it turns out you people are all related" -hahahahah VERY intelligent writing. They are on again right now.
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    125lbs and 5'3'' - What does that look like?

    I say it would look good. Friend says chubby. This is re. a match.com chick. educated opinions anyone? edit: chunky it was. match.com is a pita BTW
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    Bad idea to have pc2100 and pc2700 in a Dell 600m at the same time?

    I assume the 2700 runs at a lower speed to work with the 2100. I only have 128mb of the 2100 in there, should I just take it out so the 2700 can run at full speed or will it not make a difference?
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    Watching Wimbledon

    Anyone else think the grunting/squealing has gotten a little out of hand?
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    MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Ultra non-sli USB POST problem

    Windows is installed and the comp. boots fine without ANY USB devices plugged in. When I plug any USB device in before booting, it hangs at POST. If I plug the USB device in after its in windows, it works fine. I've tried everything, looked everywhere but I just can't figure it out...