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    Best courier for US -> Canada shipments?

    The items I'm planning to have shipped total about 1.5/2lbs. The items are not fragile so I'm not concerned with how it's handled, no risk of damage. It's arrival time is no large concern of mine, but the sooner the better. So, with all that in mind, what would be the cheapest way to get a...
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    Had my interview and medical for the CF today

    I went in at 10:00 to do my medical exam, and it was the usual shit, non-invasive (kept my boxers on, no blood test). I had to pee in a cup, that was fun. The only issue he could find is that my pulse was pretty high, which might just be because I was nervous. Anyway...what are some good...
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    Shipping tobacco from US to Canada

    I'm trying to arrange for some tins of chewing tobacco to be sent up here to Canada from the states. I plan on having it sent in a padded envelope across the border...What would be the easiest way to get it here without any problems?
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    External DVD writer not detected

    The device: Sony DRX-820U. The problem: This device is not detected under Windows XP. It worked a while back, not sure what changed. Attempts: I went into the device manager and checked out the "unknown" device, it reports no driver found. I downloaded the firmware for this device, but...
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    Ubuntu won't boot

    I had rebooted to try to boot from a CD so I could install 64bit, but it skipped my USB CD-Rom and went straight to the hard drive. Then I got this problem, and it's recurring (cleared CMOS, flashed BIOS). Here is a shot of it. Any ideas?
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    From 32bit to 64bit

    I've decided to make the move to 64bit ubuntu from 32. Is it necessary that I re-install or do I just need a different kernel? EDIT: Ah, need the 64bit libraries. I knew it couldn't be simple. Time to re-install.
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    MS Explorer crashes

    Text R?
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    :shocked;

    I'm watching Remember the Titans for the first time in a while...and :shocked:! Hayden Panettiere! Then Now :shocked:! Barely recognized her.
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    And they wonder why some people pirate movies

    This coupon for a free 7 day rental from Rogers Video showed up in my e-mail today. I printed it out and went over to the place to pick something up. First, I grabbed a new release (Next with Cage/Biel/some other chick) that I hadn't heard of. I went to the counter and gave the guy the coupon...
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    Canada - Laws pertaining to knives

    I've heard that 8" is the longest blade you can legally carry in Canada. Upon research, I've found that some are saying there is no actual law limiting the length, only that switchblades and similar knives aren't allowed. So..would anyone happen to know what I could get away with carrying?
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    Could a fried CPU cause...

    I replaced the video card, and have a mobo on the way. But I'm wondering if it could be the CPU...
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    WinTV -> TV in/Out

    I've got this WinTV Tuner which has tv in and out. If I hook up the cable source to the tv in, and another cable form the tv out to my TV, does that only mean I can have cable television on my TV and computer? Or can I use the tv as a 3rd display? Or would I have to rely on my video card...
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    Digital Coaxial vs Optical Toslink

    I'm looking into a new motherboard and it uses optical rather than digital which I have now. I'm wondering if at about 5 feet the quality would be better, worse or the same. I imagine there wouldn't be a difference at such lengths, but it never hurts to ask.
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    Need to replace a motherboard

    I'm looking for a decent replacement for the Gigabyte 965P-S3 I just apparently fried. The only issue here is the price; I'd like to keep it around $140 CAD (prefer to buy from NCIX with pricematching from DirectCanada if possible). Requirements: ATX LGA775 (Q6600 compatible, even though...
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    Computer reboots when overclocked

    I had this problem a while back, I woke up in the middle of the night and my computer was turning on and off repeatedly. Sufficient to say, I was confused. Anyways, I turned it off and unplugged it and figured I'd take a look later. Turns out, the PSU ended up fried, so I replaced it. When I...
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    More like this

    I can't fucking stop listening to Foo Fighters - The Pretender. I can't, I swear to God it's like coke for my ears. However, eventually I'll hear it too much that I'll start to lose interest. Before that happens, I need moar. So are there any other songs that would be kind of like this...
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    Taking the CFAT Wednesday

    I've been scheduled to go in and take the CFAT (Canadian Forces Aptitude Test) on Wednesday at 9:00AM. I've never had to take this sort of test (aptitude/IQ) in a professional environment, where it will be timed. To be honest, I'm nervous as hell. I took the online practice test to get an...
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    Simple math...what am I missing?

    It's been a while since I had to do any kind of math, and for some reason I can't even figure out how they got to this answer. "A team of clothing workers had an output of 1,000 uniforms per week. This output was increased by 20%, which demanded an increase of 50 uniforms per worker. How...
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    I put vinegar on my chicken burgers

    When I cook chicken burgers at home, I put vinegar on them. Only vinegar. Is that weird?
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    So it's my 20th birthday...

    The Canadian Forces recruiting center. I've succeeded in handing in my application on time, no sooner or later. Also bought myself a nice leather coat; finally have one that fits. All in all, good day. /blog
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    Anyone else get a GMail storage boost?

    Not sure when this happened, perhaps it was a long time ago and there was a post about it, but I currently have a little over 4.5GB's of space in Gmail. Wasn't it just under 3 recently? :confused:
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    50 minutes into Silent Hill...

    Is there even a point to this movie or is it just supposed to creep the shit out of me?
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    Resume...for the Army?

    The Army wants my resume along with my application. I'm absolutely clueless as to what to put down. I have a standard resume with work experience, CS experience, computer experience, refereneces, qualifications, education, etc. I'm trying to go into the communications research area of the...
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    Welcome back...again.

    Did we lose all the posts within the past hour?
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    Welcome back, AT.

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    I don't think there's anything funnier...

    I happened to catch the first 10 or so mines of "The L Word" on Showcase. Hey, don't look at me like that, it opens with two naked chicks. Anyways...I don't think there's anything funnier than two deaf lesbians fighting in sign language. Really, it's the epitome of funny. Am I alone here?
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    The case has arrived!

    Text I've been waiting for this sucker for 3 weeks, but I've got it now. Hard to really see it; I would have taken the shot from a different angle, but there isn't much to see. It's very deep, and I've yet to mod a window into it (still playing with the idea). Easily worth the $300, I...
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    Think it'll finally make it?

    Now, I'm about 1.5/2 hours away from Toronto. Based on the tracking information, the package has left the sorting center in Toronto at 7:13PM. Do you think they'll have it to me in the morning? I have a feeling I'll get screwed and not have it until Monday. :(
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    Best upgrade for $500?

    Alright, well, I've got $500 burning a hole in my pocket. I'm looking to spend it on upgrades for what I currently have, this is what's in the rig so far: Processor: E6300 Mobo: Gigabyte 965P-S3 Video: eVGA 7900GS The rest isn't really a concern as it'll do just fine (1GB of ram, I...
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    New Monopoly game...

    Just watched the commercial for the new Monopoly game they've come out with. Apparently they've done away with the actual Monopoly money, and replaced it with credit cards and swipe machines/calculators. The properties also cost millions. ...I thought this was a game for kids to pay with...
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    Question about Aeon Flux

    Who's that chick they all go and see when they take the pill? Where is she? Is there any other back story from the comics that would provide more information about what's going on?
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    Looking for the recipe for

    Dear God what is that sauce made of?
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    Can't remember the name of this song

    http://video.google.com/google...8190071483512003&hl=en Starts 20 minutes in. Someone's asking me what the song is and I can't remember for the life of me.
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    Quality soundcard with coax s/pdif?

    I'm looking for a new soundcard (as the one I'm using is integrated) and can't find decide what to grab. I have to do my shopping at NCIX exclusively. I need a card with coaxial s/pdif out. That's all. The rest of the ins/outs don't matter at all. So, for around $100, what would be the...
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    Halloween Party

    God damn it, WTF am I going to wear? Seriously? Ideas?
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    Today's Prison Break

    My cable guide says it's on at 8:00 on channel 3, which is what it usually is. However, there's a show on that channel called "Cane" which seems to be...taking its place? Is there something going on with PB today or is my cable company screwing me?
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    Crossover/Phase

    I've been looking at by sub, and there are two toggled on the back as well as a knob. The toggles are: Crossover Bypass: In/Out Phase: 0*/180* And the knob is: Crossover Frequency: 35Hz - 150Hz Now...I'm wondering...What do these do, and what should I have them set as?
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    New case will have empty slots

    I've got a Lian Li V1200BPlus on the way, but I've run into a problem. It'll be nearly empty. I use an external DVD drive, so I won't have an internal one. I won't have a floppy drive, or any other optical drive for that matter. So, I've got all these slots with nothing to put in them...
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    Software to convert AVI to SWF?

    Hello. I'm looking for some software to convert my AVI video to SWF. If it's possible, I'd like some player-like interface (like youtube, etc). If not then that's ok but I don't need anything touched on the video, no watermarks or anything. I'd prefer freeware but shareware (that doesn't have...
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    Tonight's Smallville Episode [10-11-2007]...

    "Fierce," Episode #703.