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What is Seattle like?

Spent six months there as an intern with Microsoft. Couple observations - As a couple others have pointed out, summer weather in SEA is almost perfect. The rain can suck, but it doesn't snow much (if at all) - If you are into skiing/snowboarding, you'll love the access to legit skiing...
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- Post #95
- Apr 28, 2008
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What was your starting salary after a 4 year undergraduate degree?

around the same $, Minnesota, Finance
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- Post #14
- Sep 8, 2007
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Saturday Night Desktop Thread

blue, that looks good. How did you add that toolbar/what theme are you using?
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- Post #3
- Sep 9, 2006
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Can a BMW 325i cost "around" $50,000?

I dont think I'll ever pay for a brand new BMW. I do believe used BMWs are a great value though...love my 01 330Ci. $50k is a lot of money to blow on ANY car, let alone a 325i.
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- Post #26
- Feb 12, 2006
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Just bought a 22" Dell P1230 Diamondtron SuperBright for $269

CRT nuts? Wow.
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- Post #3
- Dec 9, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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What's it like to work at Microsoft?

I thought its always casual?
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- Post #9
- Nov 6, 2005
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What's it like to work at Microsoft?

So I got an offer to join Microsoft in Redmond. I'm finishing up business school (undergrad) and I've actually focused my job search on strategy groups/strategy consulting/finance-related work. This is the only MIS/IS related job interview I took seriously. So Microsoft employees -...
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- Nov 6, 2005
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intel retail edge begin oct 24!

Hell of a deal for those who qualify. Good luck.
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- Post #3
- Sep 5, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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*UPDATED* FREE 512mb pc2700 Kingston laptop Ram

Folks, this deal is certainly alive and kicking. I nominate it for hottest deal of the year. I got 1.5 GB for free and a nice targus leather bag for $35. wow.
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- Post #36
- Aug 27, 2005
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Better take advantage of Dell deals while they last...

They are a giant force in the market. Do not underestimate Dell's ability to influence prices....they don't need to compete on price to win. Look up a few case studies on google.
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- Post #8
- Aug 12, 2005
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HOT: Neargear 802.11G router - $29.99 @ BB B&M and Bestbuy.com - NO rebate

not a problem. They have a 108 mbps one on sale too.
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- Post #5
- Jul 24, 2005
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HOT: Neargear 802.11G router - $29.99 @ BB B&M and Bestbuy.com - NO rebate

Just picked up a netgear WGR614NA for $31.94 after tax at the Edina, MN store. This is a steal. Bestbuy.com
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- Jul 24, 2005
- Replies: 39
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MBA/Business People: Deloitte vs Ernst & Young: Prestige Factor?

actually, no. i went through the college's recruiting system like any other person would. It isn't really possible to "weasel" into organizations as large as these, although for post-graduate recruitment, Deloitte looks almost exclusively to referrals.
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- Post #25
- Nov 22, 2004
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MBA/Business People: Deloitte vs Ernst & Young: Prestige Factor?

thank you for the first useful post in this thread.. :) I appreciate it..
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- Post #24
- Nov 22, 2004
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MBA/Business People: Deloitte vs Ernst & Young: Prestige Factor?

actually you're wrong. and i'd like to thank you for at least trying. I figured some down-to-earth industry folks would be able to give me some valuable insight, obviously im getting nothing. As I mentioned earlier, I have close friends at both firms. Different enviornments, different...
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- Post #21
- Nov 21, 2004
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MBA/Business People: Deloitte vs Ernst & Young: Prestige Factor?

I've heard Deloitte on the resume is like Gold.. Look, I don't care what the hours are or how much the job sucks. I need the best for my resume and my next b-school. It's similiar work, different clients (but still fortune 500), and simliar methodologies..similiar people. I want some...
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- Post #15
- Nov 19, 2004
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MBA/Business People: Deloitte vs Ernst & Young: Prestige Factor?

I feel lame posting on ATOT about this... But, Deloitte & Touche vs Ernst & Young I got offers from both (enterprisk risk services @ deloitte, tsrs @ e+y) essentially for what amounts to IT audit. I plan to work for 2-3 years, come back, and get an MBA. My undergrad is...
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- Nov 19, 2004
- Replies: 26
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HOT: HP Laserjet 1012: $133.71 shipped @ staples.com

CompUSA has it in stock for 149.97 Staples has it for $199.98 199.98 = 147.97 = $52.01 * 1.1 (110% PM) = $57.21 199.98 - 57.21 - 20 code (available at the usual places) = 133.71 w/ MN state tax This is a great deal on a solid entry-level laser printer. 2500 page toner is about 70 bucks ...
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- Aug 27, 2004
- Replies: 2
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$10 off $20 Purchase Sportmart and More B&M Only

wow, thanks.
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- Post #10
- Jun 30, 2004
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* Free 1 year Sub. to Wired Magazine

Thanks!
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- Post #28
- Jun 30, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Canon Powershot A75: $204.66 Shipped from staples.com

That was a pricing error. You should consider reading the entire post before posting yourself.
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- Post #9
- Jun 29, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Canon Powershot A75: $204.66 Shipped from staples.com

Yes
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- Post #3
- Jun 28, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Canon Powershot A75: $204.66 Shipped from staples.com

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=90133920&loc=111&sp=1 http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Browse/Sku.asp?PageType=1&Sku=562526 PM with buy.com, add 20 off 200 coupon from FW, CANON A75 DIGITAL CAM 562526 $211.27 Each 1 $211.27 Processing Subtotal: $211.27 Coupon Codes...
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- Jun 28, 2004
- Replies: 15
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Circuit City B&M Canon A75 149.99

anybody save an HTML file showing the price/screen shot? It's a long shot, and I doubt it will work considering it is a pricing error.
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- Post #60
- Jun 28, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Post interesting retail/food service customer experiences.

Is it just me or does any one find it ironic that this guy is calling people cheap?
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- Post #7
- Jun 21, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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My wife left me . . .

You're an idiot.
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- Post #28
- Jun 21, 2004
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Reccomendations for MP3 Player..Wireless remote.

Yeah so..the CD player on my Kenwood KDC-X559 died. (In-dash Head unit in my car) I contemplated buying a CX-89 (10-cd changer that can play mp3s) - at $225 with no ID3 tags.. no thanks. I contemplated buying another mp3/cd player, but to buy one with the same tunability/settings as this would...
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- Jun 12, 2004
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*POLL* Best Car Oil Filter?

Honda/Acura OEM. I don't really care. They all work.
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- Post #41
- Jun 5, 2004
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woot! i'm getting an 1801fp

don't you think it's a little shady you're poking around your dads computer?
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- Post #6
- Jun 5, 2004
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Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's health is deteriorating **Died 6/5/04**

Although I was not influenced by him directly on a personal level I have a deep respect and appreciation for his contributions towards our country. RIP.
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- Post #46
- Jun 5, 2004
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Getting the GTO nevermind!

The 5spd is significantly quicker and will get you better gas mileage - and it's cheaper.
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- Post #21
- Jun 4, 2004
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Mitsubishi Recalls Cars, Admits It Hid Defects

I've never been a big mitsu/DSM fan. They could do so much better.
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- Post #4
- Jun 4, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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ATOT Honda/Acura Fanboi Webpage

1998 Flamenco Black Pearl Acura Integra GS-R http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=884011
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- Post #95
- Jun 3, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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National Dean's List

Who's Who is not really a crock IMO
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- Post #2
- Jun 3, 2004
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Has anyone ever taken an operations management class?

it is probably going to depend on the business school you're taking it at as well...
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- Post #14
- Jun 3, 2004
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Why do people put "fart cans" on their car?

The HKS Exhaust on my car MSRP's at about $700. Definitely cheaper than a "real muffler."
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- Post #20
- Jun 3, 2004
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Why do people put "fart cans" on their car?

There's plenty of 4 bangers where it makes a huge difference. Intake and Exhaust knock nearly an entire second off of the quarter mile of the 2.5RS
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- Post #18
- Jun 3, 2004
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Why do people put "fart cans" on their car?

believe it or not, some enthusiasts enjoy modifying their cars as a hobby. There are plenty of "fart cans" (aka exhaust systems) that provide real-world gains without being too loud.
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- Post #15
- Jun 3, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Advice on car sale/loan

my car is paid for
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- Post #6
- May 17, 2004
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Advice on car sale/loan

so what's the best approach to this. Have him take out another loan for my car + pay off the existing loan or what? Rubens
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- Post #3
- May 17, 2004
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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