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    Has basketball gotten out of control with tall players?

    If one were to predict that in 10 years, that all basketball players would be between 7 and 8 foot tall, and they would just post their tallest man at each goal, so that the others could throw the ball to them to dunk, what type of game would that be. Instead, what if basketball had a maximum...
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    Washing your hands - Hot, warm or cold water? - POLL

    I was at the doctors office the other day and noticed my doctor washing his hands (with soap) with very hot water. I asked him about it and he said that the hot water is cleaner since it has gone through a heater, whereas cold water could have any type of germ attached. He said that cold water...
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    Recommendation for an around the ear headphone?

    Can someone give me a recommendation for a nice set of headphones for my cell phone and/or Ipod. I do not like the little ear buds. 1) Must cover the entire ear - (don't care how big it is) 2) Must have reasonable noise cancelation 3) Must have one plug to be able to plug into my cell phone...
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    Firewall Question - Whats the easiest software to use?

    I have 5 computers in my home. I'm using one of those wired/wireless routers so that my laptop can also work. My question is: Whenever someone comes over with their laptop, they are able to hook right into my network. Obviously, this means that anyone outside my house can do this also. What easy...
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    Charity - Do you believe its put to good use? POLL

    Charities and Fundraisers are all around us. People call us at all hours, send us solicitations in the mail, and even at work want us to contribute to some cause that they believe is important. My question: Do you give to charity and believe that the money you give is put to good use, or do...
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    SPOILER - Saw "Live Free or Die Hard" last night.

    Just saw the newest 'Live Free or Die Hard' movie last night. This is the 4th Die Hard movie. It's basically a group of cyber terrorists who use hackers to terrorize computer systems of the Military, Social Security, Traffic, Gas, Electricity, and other things controlled by computers in an...
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    Bermuda - St. George - Anyone been there?

    I am taking a cruise to Bermuda in about a week on Norweigan Cruise Line. The cruise boat will dock there for about 3 or 4 days. Has anyone been to Bermuda St. George, and can give me some idea on what to do? Any great hangouts? Any great nightlife? Anything I should or should not do? Any great...
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    R134 Not Cold Enough - What to add?

    I have 2002 Jeep Cherokee. The R134 AC is reasonable, but has never really gotten down to COLD. On a 90 degree day, it will keep you cool'ish and barely prevent a sweat on my brow, but any hotter it just cannot keep up. I've had the unit checked, and it is full of refregerant, belt is tight...
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    What do you do with your bugers?

    I went to look at a used car the other day and went to adjust the seat. I put my hand down to look for the lever under the seat and felt something rough on the lower seat. I got out of the car to see what it was. The entire lower part of the seat was covered with bugers. All sorts, all sizes...
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    Remote Computer Software - Name some

    I have an XP computer at home and another XP computer about 4 miles away. Both computers are on the Time Warner Roadrunner system. What software could I use to allow me full computer access remotely? Mainly I need to run Outlook, Word, and Excel remotely. What are my choices?
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    Wait Until July 4th Sales to Buy Plasma?

    I've decided pretty much that I want the 60 inch Plasma. Now comes the harder part of where and when to get the best deal. I'm told that Thanksgiving and July 4th sales are the best in the entire year. I was planning on purchasing it at Nebraska furniture Mart and they occasionally drop their...
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    Is a 60 inch Plasma too Big?

    I have a pretty good size room with a large wall that I have been saving for a big screen TV. I'm told that July 4th will have some great sales and to wait for that holiday to purchase my big screen. My question is: How big can I go? SPECS: Distance from seats to viewing wall. 12 feet for...
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    Digital Camera Recommendation Please

    I'm looking for a new digital camera for general purpose that is 7.1 MegaPixel or better. Price range around $400 to $600. My requirement is that it must also take video for 30 minutes. The video must be reasonable quality, VGA at 30 FPS. So many of the cameras seem to be limited to 20 or 30...
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    How to clean a Flat Screen Monitor??

    Like many, I retired my 22 Viewsonic 65 pound monitor and bought a 22 inch flatscreen a few weeks ago. Cleaning the screen on the old monitor was so easy, but I've heard all sorts of rumors about cleaning the flat screen. What is the best way to clean this type of monitor? Windex? Soap and...