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    What do I do about non-expired visa when getting new passport?

    Your old passport will have a hole drilled through it by the State Department, making it unusable for most purposes (i.e. most countries will take one look at it and say its invalid). If the visa itself is damaged, that could also make it invalid. That said, it seems many countries will...
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    Flying with Trees!? (will TSA allow plants?)

    TSA/airline should be fine if they meet size restrictions. That said, check if Ohio has any live plant importation restriction. I know many states do, particularly ones with large agricultural industries (e.g. California)...for VERY good reason.
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    McDonalds Monopoly pieces

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald's_Monopoly#Rare_pieces
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    What are better brands for laundry appliances?

    Samsung was top rated by CR if memory serves. I'm actually a big fan of their direct drive units, almost no noise, no belts or other wear items, self-lubricating, etc. I took the thing apart as a coin (dime, I believe) got stuck where it shouldn't be and was rattling around...was a big fan of...
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    You ever feel like you just need a hug? I do :(

    http://www.vimeo.com/1211060 Enjoy.
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    Things you've cooked using a rice cooker other than rice...

    Steel cut oats.
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    How much of a kernel of corn can the human body actually digest?

    Chew. Skin of each kernel doesn't get digested much, insides do. So chew.
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    Will the U.S. ever convert to the Metric System entirely?

    Well, no they're not measuring the same thing. But since the gravitational force exerted is more or less constant on Earth, they can be converted quite easily and for most intents and purposes are the same thing. It is when you head into space that the easy convertibility gets murky...
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    Any Federal Employees On Here?

    Heard good things about the newly available SAMBA plan(s). Heard negatives from my in-laws about long processing times for NACL. No info on the others but will follow the thread, open season time.
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    to comic com 09 or not?

    Also buy your passes early, they tend to sell out.
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    has anyone tried the new subs at dominos?

    I ordered a large 1-topping pizza + two sandwiches for $19.99...sandwiches were pretty decent for the price...if you order online its easy to customize what toppings you want.
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    Leaving hotel early? Cancellation Policy

    Since you're canceling night #3 "within 3 days of arrival" for THAT 3rd night, you will be charged "1 night plus tax" for it. Hotel can, at their discretion, waive this (e.g. if you have a good story like being ill, part of their frequent guest program, etc.). Ask them what, if anything, they...
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    College Financial Aid Help

    Unsubsidized != bad, just worse terms than subsidized as they accrue interest while you're in school (subsidized do not). They fill an important part of how financial aid is doled out these days. You DO have the option of paying the interest on the unsubsidized loans and if you have the spare...
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    Need a custom size frame

    Not sure about Chicago, but every big city I've lived in has a a custom framing store like Aaron Brothers or similar. Here is a Google search for you. Also consider just re-matting it and buying a standard size frame, likely cheaper.
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    GMAT failure

    Relatively light studying only works when your mastery of the English language is far and above what is considered fluent. Even if you're moderately educated (like a BS in Engineering might lead one to believe), the GMAT is fairly demanding, particularly the verbal section. Since you now know it...
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    do increased security measures cause anyone else to have even worse passwords?

    My personal hell: 14 character minimum requiring 2 of each of the following: capital letter, lower case letter, number, symbol. This password must change every 45-days (no repeats, ever...at least in the 3 years I've been here) with reminders coming at 30-35-40-41-42-43-44-45 days out to ENSURE...
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    anyone here not using a dual display setup yet?

    24" wide screen has more than enough real estate...tabbed browsing also helps...can open up an Excel sheet, Firefox, plus all the stuff running in the tray. Now my workstation (at work) has a triple display but that's just to accommodate a very large amount of information and tools.
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    Where is the cheapest place to fly in the southwest to Florida in a week?

    Checkout southwest.com, best fares from those areas quite often. You won't get their 21-day advance purchase, but you don't get killed on 1-way tickets and they often have good deals. I'd check for you but the number of combination requires more patience than I have at this hour. Kayak.com is...
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    How much does it cost to live in Los Angeles?

    How far do you want to commute and how "interesting" a neighborhood do you want to live in? Add a large premium if you enjoy ocean breezes. Just like pointed out above, its the size/population of many states (and countries for that matter) and costs vary quite a bit. You'll see higher water...
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    Why do Olympic swimmers have so much body fat?

    Buoyancy maybe? Not sure to be honest...
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    Pay check is "Pending" online, can I use it?

    Also, does your CC company note the payment immediately or when its actually processed? AMEX notes the payments immediately but it might take 2+ days to hit the bank...do NOT play the float game but conceivably you can make the payment now and not worry about it.
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    Recommend a new CC for me

    http://www.creditcardguide.com/ Fairly comprehensive guide, sorts by what kind of "benefit" you want...I say benefit because many are not beneficial in any way, but some credit cards are good to use. I use AMEX True Earnings (affiliated with Costco membership)....for my spending pattern gives...
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    I just stepped on a small nail used for picture hanging.

    Quite honestly, your only worry is normal stuff from cuts...slap some Neosporin and a band aid if you're worried, otherwise let it heal however you normally let stuff heal. Tetanus is not an issue here.
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    Music Colleges/Universities

    What do you plan to do with your music degree? Unless it is teach music or go into academic research, could be a less than optimal use of funds/time. If your interests are playing whatever instrument(s) you play now, by all means continue to do so. Don't need to major in music to take the...
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    Tipping taxi drivers

    Tip based on how well they got you to your destination, provided local information, and length of ride. I consider $1-2 for a shorter ride and $5 or less for longer ones. Most I've tipped was one taxi who got me from Reagan to Dulles airport (long story, flight delays aren't fun) in record...
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    Looking for Job leads in SoCal Area. Looking to relocate from Maryland/DC

    Have you looked at federal jobs out here...lots of openings, last I checked, for contracts specialists (depends on quals and series) at all the various acquisition-related commands out in San Diego. If you're looking for L.A. area stuff...nothing comes to mind immediately.
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    YACT: overfill engine oil

    An inch can mean a little or a lot depending on the stick/car. How long is the measuring part of the stick (range where its supposed to be in)? If an inch is relatively small, no worries. If its a lot, drain a bit....though honestly how much did you overfill it by? Did you not drain it fully to...
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    Is it possible to buy health insurance just for your kids?

    Do you have a choice in which insurance plan to use? Sometimes there's a cheaper plan with similar benefits, or might be cheaper for your number of employed...remember sometimes the family plan covers a LOT of people, others are sometimes broken down as self, self+one, self+three, etc...worth...
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    Suggestions for a copier? (copy machine)

    At that level of use, almost anything would be fine. Lowest rated duty cycles I can remember seeing was 1,000 pages/month and many of the low end ones aren't even rated. Figure out a budget, if you want support/service, and go from there. Some good places to price them would the Office...
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    Student Aid Eligibility Question

    Depends on your income, family size (any dependents), etc., but if you make a decent amount the aid you become eligible shifts more towards loans. The spectrum is grant->subsidized loans->unsubsidized loans->horrible private loans....and the amount of each/any you're eligible for is based off...
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    Has anyone received their share of the credit card class action thingy?

    I haven't...it can take 3+ years for these things (sometimes much longer).
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    How to consolidate my student loans....

    For currently consolidated loans, not too many options really once you've consolidated. Can try calling the loan holder and asking if they can do anything about it. Otherwise, one idea is to go take an inexpensive course(s) at a local school and pay for it via a student loan (generally only for...
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    APA Citation question

    Per the below websites, http://www.lib.wsc.ma.edu/legalapa.htm http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/l...osrv/lue/sowk/apa.html "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA Patriot Act) Act, H. R. 3162, 107th Cong. (2001)."...
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    someone recommend some cookbooks for me!

    I use "Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book" and "Pillsbury Complete Cookbook." Prefer the latter as its easier to find stuff in, but both are standards (along with Joys of Cooking). Can't go wrong with any of them, find cheapest on Amazon...they also have a cool section on what you can...
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    How long do you think I can go without doing anything before getting fired?

    Big project going on, was supposed to go live June 2008. Due to screw ups at another government agency, mine can't go live until October 2009. However, our contractors are all signed on through this August. Since it takes 3-5 months to rehire folks, by some sadistic logic it makes sense to keep...
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    Need recommendation: books about doing business with/engineering in Asia

    Anytime you do business with ANY country, good first place to start is the US Commercial Service. I read their '06 Commercial Guide for Taiwan while doing some research last year, was very helpful. You do have to register (free) with the USCS, but can request not to be contacted...
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    Met with a mortgage broker last night

    One reason some folks use gross income is that with our tax system, you get a tax deduction from mortgage interest paid, which lowers the effective income tax you're paying. So if your take home is $3600/month (Grossing ~$70k in a state with income tax, like California, NY, etc.), it is fairly...
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    Job Offer - Which would you choose

    Honestly, if living that near family is important, and you don't want to uproot the family, just do the commute unless you're WAY against it. Another options is to move to a place maybe 10-15 minutes close to the new job, making the commute reasonable and the family situation better. Not a super...
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    Anyone been to the Czech Republic?

    Just got back a couple of weeks ago, was a great time with the fiancee. Both had plenty of things we each liked, so Prague should suit most people's interests. Lots of cool architecture, museums, historical places, opera, ballet, great food, even better beer...not particularly expensive either...
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    US Cell phones in Japan

    I do a fair number of trips there for 1-2 weeks, and have used http://www.softbank-rental.jp/ the last 2-3 times I went to Japan. Picked up at the airport, worked just fine (they speak English at the coutner and at the support line). Not too expensive...I choose to use their phone and number...
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