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HDMI help

I dont know much about audio/video stuff, and have been trying to learn as much as i can from previous posts, but I still cant figure out what HDMI cable to get. I have a Samsung UN55D7000 led smart tv and a samsung blu ray 3d player on its way and wanted to buy some HDMI cables before i got...
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- Apr 1, 2011
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Audio Components
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breaktime/lunch alarm products

we just recently moved to a larger factory, and i was wondering that products i could buy to notify the workers of breaks and lunch. yea, it would seem that they would just know, but we really need like a bell or speaker of some sort notifying them of breaks and lunch time. i have no idea...
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- Jun 13, 2008
- Replies: 3
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Anyone know the name of this song?

sounds like "the prayer"
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- Post #3
- Jun 1, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Multivitains - Do you take them? Which brand?

irishScott ... i do want to sign up for consumerlab.com some day but can you list a few multi-vitamin brands, that you can get at most stores, that you and consumerlab.com feel are the best? thanks.
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- Post #21
- Apr 11, 2008
- Forum: Health and Fitness
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Are the W Beds or Westin Heavenly Beds really that good?

damn, i knew it started with an S. guess both my choices were wrong. some of my information from above is wrong too. so, the "W bed" is the Simmons Beautyrest Starwood 425 Plush. not the heavenly bed.
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- Post #16
- Feb 9, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Are the W Beds or Westin Heavenly Beds really that good?

i remember reading on another forum that even though the heavenly bed is made "exclusively" for westin, sealy or serta makes an equivalent bed that they sell to consumers at mattress stores, (i forgot who makes the heavenly bed, its either sealy or serta, i believe) its just named differently...
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- Post #14
- Feb 9, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Valet tip?

nice. which location did you go to? i normally tip the valet anywhere from $1-$10, i guess depending on how i feel, or how sorry i feel for the valet driver (is it wrong to feel sorry?) i guess just tip what you can afford, or what you feel the valet person deserves. at the mondrian...
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- Post #3
- Jan 27, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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really need some advice

i'm not sure if i exactly understand your situation, but it seems that it boils down to, whats more important. the experience you would be getting at this job in dc, or the education you're receiving now in ny. if you're considering this job only because you want to fill in some time when...
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- Post #6
- Jan 27, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Does anyone here wear RGP contacts?

i've had RGP contacts for almost 15 years now. the first couple weeks, i really wanted to rip out my eyes. its pretty uncomfortable in the beginning like Viper stated, but after a week or two, you get used to it. i've never experienced my eyes drying out or my vision going bad at night...
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- Post #4
- Jan 19, 2008
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Need ideas for a trip

doing an LA and SF trip in 3 days is gonna be really hard. depending on what you consider "attractions" i would say you pick one or the other. the drive to SF from LA is about 4-600 hours depending on how fast you drive and how much traffic there is. its about 350-400 miles away so i dont...
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- Post #2
- Dec 18, 2007
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Instant Coffee

nescafe taster's choice is the brand i see the most. i dont know what city you're in, but it seems that most american markets dont sell this product. i've only been able to find these in asian markets. searching google seems to confirm that most of the 3-in-1 packets are produced in asian...
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- Post #2
- Dec 10, 2007
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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2 questions about workout related items

1. how do you guys/girls clean your workout gloves? i know some of you throw them in the washer, but can i use febreze antimicrobial spray on the days that i don't wash them? it claims to kill 99.9% of odor causing bacteria. i'm not really worried about the odor, just the bacteria in general i...
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- Oct 30, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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benefits of soft water

i have had a soft water filtration system in my house for years, but recently have been hearing that drinking "soft" water is worse than drinking "hard" water. supposedly the good minerals that are in water is filtered out taking away a lot of the benefits of water. i've been trying to find...
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- Sep 25, 2007
- Replies: 8
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Vista HDD free space help

yea, im sure its not partitioned ... ive never faced this problem before, then again i've never really worked with vista so i was wondering if it was a vista error. (sorry about the happy faces, meant to say c : drive) just checked again ... all files including hidden files totals 30gbs of...
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- Post #4
- Jul 16, 2007
- Forum: Operating Systems
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Vista HDD free space help

i got a t61 not to long ago and have been having some confusion about the available hdd space. i got it with the 100gb hdd and i know that in windows its not actually 100gb but like 90ish. the problem im facing is, if i select all the files (including the hidden files) in the C:Drive (i have...
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- Jul 15, 2007
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Operating Systems
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thinkpad T61 hdd help

i just received my thinkpad t61 with a 100gb 7200rpm hdd. in windows it states that the notebook is 87gb and theres about 19gbs of preloaded stuff, so straight off the bat i only have around 68gbs left on a 100gb hdd. is this how it is? am i not understanding something here? thanks in advance.
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- Jun 23, 2007
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Laptops
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Whats your favorite running shoe brand........

you should really go to a running shoe specialty store and have them analyze the way you run before making a purchase. for people that run long lengths, bad shoes are the first thing that cause knee problems, painful feet, and bad backs. most of these places dont charge anything. you just go...
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- Post #16
- Mar 28, 2007
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Where can I buy those little cardboard things that go into the collar of a dress shirt?

when you go get your dress shirts dry cleaned, ask them if they can give you some, or i know that most dry cleaners sell them by packets.
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- Post #20
- Mar 21, 2007
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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best headset

i'm lookin for a headphone/mic combo that i would use primarily for skype. i have no idea about headsets and was wondering what you guys/girls felt was the best headset. i have no set price right now, so a number of choices would be great. thanks in advance.
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- Mar 21, 2007
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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GF turning 22, any Birthday Present Ideas?

yea, designer jeans are something you have to try on. unless ur happy with her takin back the crap you chose out. i mentioned whole outfit cuz just jeans, not matter how expensive they are, might seem a bit "weak" when it comes to a birthday present. there's a number of digicams out there...
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- Post #28
- May 22, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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GF turning 22, any Birthday Present Ideas?

morton's is having that $89 special for 2 people. its still more than claim jumpers but maybe u can look into that.
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- Post #24
- May 22, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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GF turning 22, any Birthday Present Ideas?

electronics: ipod + (accessories if ur gonna get a nano) digicam + memory card clothing: maybe u can get her an "outfit" nice pair of designer jeans, top, some shoes, undies u can rip off later that night it would help if u told us what type of girl she is. yea she's girly, but is she...
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- Post #20
- May 22, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Any AMC employess here?

i think some people are getting confused with the term "premiere." if i'm not mistaken, it sounds as though the OP is talkin about early screening. not the premiere where the major actors/actresses make a presence and do interviews and such.
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- Post #10
- May 3, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Covering VIN plate on dashboard

all california dealerships are required to ask for registration and identification when making a copy of a key, by law. of course there's always places that dont follow the law, but at least that law exists. not really sure how much it'll help u out when u get ur car stolen. maybe they can...
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- Post #22
- Apr 18, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Covering VIN plate on dashboard

i dont know about other states, but here in CA, there is a section on a parking ticket that says something along the lines of "VIN is covered." i'm sure there's technical terms for it, but basically u get a ticket for parking illegally plus u get an additional fine for having the VIN covered...
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- Post #20
- Apr 18, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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I've been severely injusticed by the ice cream man!@

those ice creams are freakin MONEY! none of the characters really look like who they're supposed to, but who cares. in the summer, those things are the best!!!
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- Post #6
- Apr 18, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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OK - Where in the hell can I buy a bottle of Coke Blak?

i was at my local 7-11 a couple hours ago, and i noticed that drink. had no idea what it was, but im assuming most 7-11's nationwide carry it.
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- Post #5
- Apr 10, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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The most amazing optical illusion ever

cant get it to work!! so frustrating!!!!!! i've tried b&w, color, thicker paper. am i missing something?? are you supposed to fold near the neck part?
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- Post #58
- Apr 4, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Staples ad for week of april 2 - april 8, 2006

what is everyone's opinion on the compaq notebook? i've been looking for a budget computer and this one seems to fit. anyone have any experience with this notebook? how would it compare to the toshiba satellite notebooks that have been going around these days? thanks.
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- Post #14
- Mar 31, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Gateway notebook $449.99 AR Officce Depot B&M

i went to my local office depot to check out this laptop, but i dont think they had any. do you have a copy of the ad or somewhere where i can obtain the ad. thanks a lot.
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- Post #3
- Mar 31, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Japan builds indoor beach

i also saw the discovery channel episode on this. the only thing that interested me was that the "sand" isn't actual sand, but really tiny marble like balls that feel like sand. they don't stick to you. on the episode they were saying that a lot of the beaches near that area are very polluted...
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- Post #73
- Mar 13, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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How do people work car salesmen down in price?

in my experience, there's too many factors that would allow you to get a cheaper car. many of what the previous posters said is true, but i would say its not true all the time. i've worked at a couple different car dealerships over a 5 year period (not as a salesman, but doing some corporate...
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- Post #9
- Mar 3, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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YACT: Do I need new tires? EDIT: YES I DO.

if maximus didn't answer ur question already ... yes. u should've replaced a while ago. from now on, just use the penny test. (insert a penny abe's head down. if his head is covered by the tread, ur good to go. if u see his whole head and more, u should replace.) edit: sorry, didnt see...
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- Post #8
- Feb 28, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Is free air for tires a thing of the past?

i think that as long as you pay for gas, air has to be free. most gas stations have a switch inside that starts the air up. so just tell the attendant that you want the air turned on, and they should do it for u.
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- Post #10
- Feb 23, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Anyone ever eat at Maggiano's?

80-100 including tax & tip? For that price you can eat practically anywhere in LA. Are you lookin for an italian restaurant? Some place romantic? A view? Ambiance or is just food quality important?
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- Post #28
- Feb 23, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Anyone ever eat at Maggiano's?

Lawry's is always "booked" because they only take reservations for half of their restaurant. Depending on what u really feel like and how much u wanna spend, the wait at Lawry's for 2 people shouldn't be that long. I guess it really depends on what time u go. The longest i've waited there is...
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- Post #25
- Feb 23, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Need some restaurant suggestions for a dept lunch

chimmytime offered some good selections. there's also claim jumpers, thats on the 210.
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- Post #11
- Feb 22, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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opening *.trn files

does anyone know what program i need to open a .trn file? i have multiple files that need to be opened but i have no idea what program i need to use to open these files. thank you. something free if thats possible. these files are summations/live notes.
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- Jan 23, 2006
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows
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so full... manna korean bbq

1 glass of wine. but basically, say ur "serving" at ruths chris + appetizer + soda + dessert usually will run 50-60 a person. i usually figure i'm gonna spend that much when i go to a steakhouse (no wine for me) nick + stef's is in the wells fargo building in downtown on 3rd. they dont...
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- Post #64
- Jan 20, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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so full... manna korean bbq

sorry i dont know how the original quote option works, but im replying to andylawcc's question about pricing. mgrill : costs i believe 28.99 per person. www.m-grill.com (again, i dont know how to link) gaucho's village : last time i went, was around that price greenfield : last time i went...
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- Post #50
- Jan 19, 2006
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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