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    What kind kind jobs allow someone to really make a difference?

    What sort of career paths are available for someone who wants to make a difference in the world? I can name a few myself, but I was hoping for input from you all.
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    Windows XP, how do you remove icons from the task bar?

    Windows XP, how do you remove icons from the task bar? I am talking about the little ones by the clock on the lower right hand corner, not the quick launch icons.
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    Has anyone been on one end or the other of peer-to-peer loaning?

    I am considering doing this for my school loan. Has anyone been on one end or the other of peer-to-peer loaning? What were your experiences?
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    When checking your credit report, why don't they give you a score?

    I was curious about my credit, and using annualcreditreport.com I wanted to check it. Why don't any of the three agencys give you an actual number? They only seem to give you a report?
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    Can I get a college loan?

    background: I am transferring schools, to a better school. I have most of my current schooling paid for by merit based scholarships, which I will lose when I transfer schools. I am currently 22, and the school I will be transferring to is in another league compared to my current school. It...
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    Every few minutes the lights slightly dim, what does his mean?

    Evey few minutes the lights in my house will slightly dim and then return back to normal. It is almost unnoticeable. Additionally, if I have my stereo on without input, it will play a sparking noise over the speakers. What is this caused by, and can it damage my electrinic equipment, such as...
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    Online listings of jobs and Internships. What do you use?

    What websites do you all use to find listings for job and internship possibilities? I have used careerbuilder, and my school's erecruiting. What else is out there?
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    Air purification devices?

    Does anyone have any experience with air purification devices? I live in a town house next to the construction of a highrise, and the dust is incredible. My house gets enormous amount of dust buildup in the matter of only two weeks. I also have developed a nasty cough. I spent a few days at...
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    New Years Eve for non-drinkers?

    What are some fun activities for a young couple in their mid 20s who don't drink?
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    multiple operating systems on one drive?

    Is it possible to have multiple windows installs on one hard drive, and then during boot up, decide which one you would like to use?
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    Does collecting unemployment go on your permanent record?

    I am currently an architecture and engineering student and I still have a year and a half left of school. I have been working at an architecture firm or a little over a year and a half as an intern. The firm specializes in high end residential work, and over the past few months, there has been...
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    quadro fx1400 failing?

    Recently, my computer is having a VERY hard time playing video, especially from the internet, noticeable when I play a news video. It will freeze or run slow to the point that mouse movement on the screen is displayed about a minute after input. The last time this happened, I let the machine...
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    Upgarde ram or cpu? Is it worth it?

    I currently have an e6300 over clocked to 2.45 Ghz. If I move to a Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz, will I notice a huge improvement in performance? Also I only have only 2 GBs of memory, would moving up to 4 make a noticeable difference? I am currently running windows XP sp2, and I...
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    How do I copy a file with a cyclic redundancy check?

    How do I copy a file with a cyclic redundancy check? I am trying to copy a file from a dvd and this error keeps popping up?
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    how do you remove topics from your latest posts?

    how do you remove topics from your latest posts?
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    Entry level digital slr?

    Is this a good entry level slr camera? I am buying a new digital camera and I would like something that is a bit higher quality. http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16830122110 Also my father has canon slr from the early 80s with a 6 different lens attachments. Would I have to...
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    Digital Camera, what to consider?

    I am looking for an entry level digital camera under $300. What major features should I look for in the camera? The camera will mostly be used for non professional activities, such taking pictures of family and of architecture.
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    running multiple monitors, should they be the same model?

    Currently I have two monitors, a samsung 940bw and an old 19in viewsonic crt. I am considering getting rid of my viewsonic, both for more deskspace (it is very deep), and because the screen quality has gotten progressively worse over the years. Should I try to replace the crt with the exact...
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    Christmas Present ideas for someone soon out of the house?

    My folks keep bugging me about Christmas gifts, and I don't have to many ideas. My parents tend to go overboard on Christmas, despite the fact that they are not religious at all. What are some gift suggestions for someone who will soon be graduating college? After moving out, what are things...
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    Mircosoft Outlook, two copies of emails?

    I recently set up microsoft outlook 2007 at home. One aspect which I hadn't counted on was the removal of all my messages from my email client. Is there anyway to have the emails copied to outlook, so that they should up on the email client on the web, and copies are saved in Outlook?
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    Good online synonym dictionary?

    Which synonym dictionary do you find most useful?
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    How do you get yourself noticed by employers?

    There are many places where I would like to get an internship this summer, but I am looking for a ways to get my resume past the front door. My resume is good as are my grades and other "pre-qualifiers". So many companies would prefer you just submit your resume and just hope yours gets...
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    Is there software that will automatically refresh a page?

    Is there software that will automatically refresh a page in either internet explorer or firefox?
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    Eating coffee grounds?

    Is consuming coffee grounds bad to do? Coffee is so expensive, and I figured I could use fewer grounds and just put them in a cup with water or milk, heat it, and mix it well. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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    Future outlook? What do you think?

    I need some advice on my future. I started college as an architecture student, without realizing what the job market is for graduating architects, very poor. After my first year I began to aggressively pursue an architectural/ structural engineering degree as well, both because it interests me...
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    Converting old cds to mp3s? What program?

    I am trying to convert some of my old cds to mp3s. Also is there a program that will keep the song title and artist? Thank You?
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    700-Mhz anything but UHF?

    I recently read an article describing the change in the 700-Mhz spectrum is going to be going from analog TV signals to wireless broadband signals. However the article says, "The beauty of the 700-Mhz spectrum is that no one in the U.S. has been licensed to broadcast anything but UHF in that...
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    local wind data?

    I have searched and I can't find a site that displays wind data for my area(Chicago). If I could find a place that lists this and at what height it is taken, it would be great. Any ideas?
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    Better to buy from a dealer or private owner?

    I am in the market for a cheaper car, around 4-6K, I will be paying cash. Generally, is it better to buy a car from a private owner (the prices seem lower), or a dealer (if the is junk, I have legal rights, right). Which is better?
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    How to flood someone's email with garbage?

    I recently sold a bike on craigslist for $1100, however I keep getting an email which reads, "I am prepared to offer you $100 for your bike, when can I take it?" I get this email almost every day. The bike is sold and the ad was removed about 2 weeks ago, and this guy is getting annoying. Can...
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    How to block certain websites from being

    Is there a program/application that I can download which will allow me to block certain websites from being accessed by my own computer?
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    Cheap simple upgrade, mobo, cpu, and ram

    My girlfriend's desktop is very very slow. I would like to upgrade it for here but I don't want to spend much more than $150. Is it possible at this price range to find a mobo with onboard video/ sound/ LAN, a core2 chip, and 1 gig of ram for this price? Back when I built my machine, I saw...
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    Fruit blender?

    does any one make drinks with fruit they blend themselves? What should one look for when setting out to by one of these devices?
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    place that can shrink wrap for the public?

    I am wondering if there is a place that shrink wraps for the general public. Something like a kinkos would work if they offer it. Thanks
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    drag and drop music from the network to the radio?

    currently I work in a small informal office of about 6 computers. We area all connected to a network and there is a amplifier and speakers throughout the office. I was wondering if there is a program where people on different computers could drag and drop mp3s into the song list for playing...
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    Viewing previsouly viewed webpages?

    Is it possible to use my computer's web browser history to look at pages that were recently viewed? I accidentally deleted some very important email and this is my last hope of getting it again.
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    Text Message History

    I have a sprint pcs wireless phone. I was sent a text message that had a number in it that I need badly. Unfortuately, I deleted the message along with some others. Is there anything I can do to see the message again?
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    How do I setup my own ftp server?

    I would like to be able to share some photos and things with fellow families member who are far away. I believe the answer might be to set up a ftp server and let them download the information at their convenience. How do I do this? I have some machines that are always on and I am always...
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    clean install of windows?

    I would like to install a clean install of windows xp on an old machine, and then use i as a rendering node. How can I do this if I only have one hard drive? Can I partition off the data that is already there and then cleanly install it in the remaining space?
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    MSN woes?

    I know nothing about MSN but a co-worker uses it and requested my help. For some reason he lacks the ability to connect to it. He had lost the ability to connect to the office network for internet access as well but I ran XP network setup wizard and now he can access the internet using a...