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Why would you do that? said:
Simple. Create a "con" folder and put everything in it. Easiest thing in the world to do.

Okay, but seriously, you can probably do something like store your pictures in a password protected RAR archive... It's encrypted, so only those who know your password can get in.


Yeah I've currently got em in a con folder. I was kind of wondering if there was a way to password protect a folder. I don't know what the hell a RAR archive is, but thanks...to google I go.
 
One of my friends signed up for GAF (after some convincing) a few days ago. How long ago was it since a bunch of juniors got approved (wasn't it last year)? Also, how often do they usually approve new juniors? Thanks to anyone who can help. :D
 
Yaceka said:
One of my friends signed up for GAF (after some convincing) a few days ago. How long ago was it since a bunch of juniors got approved (wasn't it last year)? Also, how often do they usually approve new juniors? Thanks to anyone who can help. :D

i had to wait like around a year, i signed up in late 07 and got approved in 08.

it depends

here's sprsk's answer from the FAQ's


sprsk said:
Q: Why haven't I been approved?!?!?!
A: Because we go through every single application by hand, and there is only one person who does it. On top of that, we do them in batches and they aren't dealt with on a regular basis. You may have to wait 2 minutes, you may have to wait 3 months. The only thing you can do is wait. SO WAIT. Do not PM people about why you haven't been approved, we don't care.
 
Why would you do that? said:
Where can you get popsicle sticks in New York City? :(

They used to be in Rite-aid stores by the office supplies, but I checked two, and there were none...
no, you want an arts and craft store. yellow page it and find the closest one to you
 
It's 2am. I just got back from hockey. I have to be up at 6am (4 hours from now) to get ready for school.
QUESTION: Should I bother going to sleep?

Help me decide GAF. I'm a little wired now, but I figure I'll crash in about 1/2 an hour. Fortunately I have an Xbox360 and some energy drinks to keep me awake, if I decide to go that route. I will be at school until 6pm.
 
baultista said:
It's 2am. I just got back from hockey. I have to be up at 6am (4 hours from now) to get ready for school.
QUESTION: Should I bother going to sleep?

Help me decide GAF. I'm a little wired now, but I figure I'll crash in about 1/2 an hour. Fortunately I have an Xbox360 and some energy drinks to keep me awake, if I decide to go that route. I will be at school until 6pm.
yes get some sleep man, you dont want to be dozing off in class
 
Rickard said:
I would like to know why people touch the tip of a pencil to their tongue before they use it and the name of the song from this video:

I know it's from the Star Trek soundtrack but I can't find it.
The song isn't actually in the Star Trek OST. It was only in the third trailer.

It's Freedom Fighters by Two Steps From Hell. I think they only make trailer music IIRC.

Star Trek trailer 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ETDE0VGJY4

Freedom Fighters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xjdzVbe-H8
 
Can someone point me in the direction of a free website to check my credit report? I remember a while back someone made a thread with a list of websites but I cant seem to find it.
 
Could someone please tell me how to create youtube links that show up as a description of what you are linking, and the link itself all in one. I mean, instead of just showing the URL. I keep seeing this in threads and want to know how to do it.
 
GrumpyAlien said:
Could someone please tell me how to create youtube links that show up as a description of what you are linking, and the link itself all in one. I mean, instead of just showing the URL. I keep seeing this in threads and want to know how to do it.

[ url=YOUTUBELINK ]this is what you are linking to! Neat![ /url ]

Just without the spaces in the brackets.
 
america-ava.gif

is there a story or video behind this?
 
What are those emergency-cord looking things in disabled bathrooms? Some part of me likes to imagine it sends out an alarm like "HELP! HELP! I'VE FALLED IN THE SHITTER!" but I realize it's probably just an alternative to flush; but then I don't understand why such an alternative would be necessary.
 
So I was listening to the Rooster Teeth podcast, and one of the guys (the british one) wanted to try to swallow a really long headphone cord, shit out the end you plug in, put it in an ipod and listen to music through the headphones going through your intestines.

Is this actually possible? Or would like the stomach acid and shit in your stomach mess up the cord or whatever.

I'm not gonna actually try this btw
 
batbeg said:
What are those emergency-cord looking things in disabled bathrooms? Some part of me likes to imagine it sends out an alarm like "HELP! HELP! I'VE FALLED IN THE SHITTER!" but I realize it's probably just an alternative to flush; but then I don't understand why such an alternative would be necessary.
As far as I've figured it is the "Holy shit why didn't I check to see there was no TP before hand" thinger.
 
catchabad0ne said:
What is the best way to hide files/folders on your computer. PC Running XP here...Have got some sensitive pictures of my lady I can't let get into the wrong hands. (Any hands but mine) :D

You might also want to consider TrueCrypt.
 
TOM f'N CRUISE said:
do you guys ever see theses little silvery dots of light zoom around your eyes for no reason and they go away once you rub them. wtf is that shit
It's a parasite in your eye. Enjoy having another 5, maybe 7 extra years before your eyes deteriorate.
 
So I'm looking at this page because I need another HDMI cord. I just need a cord to go from my cable box to my TV. What's with all the 22 AWG, 28 AWG, Tin plated, copper plated, 1.3a, ferrite core, in-wall-installation, category 2 balderdash? Simply put, I don't know what the hell I need. All I know is that I need the cord to be around 5ft. I keep getting the feeling that all this techno-babble is more or less unnecessary and confusing.

Help please. :(
 
I need some useful scientific facts. Anyone got any?

If people get sick because of viruses; how is it that we get sick when we're cold? When we blow the fan on our face all night, when we jump into cold, freezing water; when we're out in the snow naked?
 
JayDub said:
I need some useful scientific facts. Anyone got any?

If people get sick because of viruses; how is it that we get sick when we're cold? When we blow the fan on our face all night, when we jump into cold, freezing water; when we're out in the snow naked?

Leunam said:
I believe it's because your immune system gets weaker in the cold.

That's not true. It's a myth that cold air weakens your immunity, under the false pretense that your immune system has to work harder to keep you warm - but that's not what the immune system is for.

More logically, many viruses thrive in very low humidity environments. I strong fan inside your room can practically eliminate the humidity making some viruses all the more likely to float around. Humidifiers are good for this... though making it too humid is even worse for your health.
 
Silkysm00th said:
I'm trying to remember the name of this show i watch as a child...

About a cop from the future who went back in time to catch criminals/refugees from the future and if i remember correctly take them back. Everyone from the future was current peak levels of physical fitness.. stronger faster .. all that jazz. I remember one episode specifically where the son of one of these criminals was trying to fit in as normal in school and one day couldn't take holding back anymore and set like a world record in the 100 meter and he's only like 14 or 15 years old...

anyone?

I never actually watched the show, but I do remember seeing bits of that episode!

I remembered the kid was played by Rider Strong which led to Time Trax.
 
Simple math question:

We are doing difference quotients, and the answer to the problem(not simplified) was:
4xh+2h^2-h/h

now simplified i got:
4x+2h-1

but my teacher said that isn't right its just:
4x+2h



Is she wrong? Wouldn't the -h/h = -1 and not just disappear?
 
Slizz said:
Simple math question:

We are doing difference quotients, and the answer to the problem(not simplified) was:
4xh+2h^2-h/h

now simplified i got:
4x+2h-1

but my teacher said that isn't right its just:
4x+2h



Is she wrong? Wouldn't the -h/h = -1 and not just disappear?

Depends. If it is meant to be 2-(h/h) or (2-h)/h. Your answer only applies to the 2-(h/h).
 
I'm trying to hook my computer up to my HDTV. It's a 32" Olevia (dead company :lol ) and I'm using a DVI to HDMI to go from my computer graphics card to the TV. The problem that arises is that I can't seem to find a good resolution that fits the screen perfectly. I went through all the ones that were offered (in the display settings) and most cut off some of the screen since they were too large, others looked too low resolution and others looked fine but had the black bars. My video card is a NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT and my TVs native resolution is 1366x768. Anyways I can get this fixed?
 
Liquor-GAf, I am trying to be cheap when I go out, but I have a sweet tooth. Can anyone recommend a cocktail that is very, very strong but does not taste like gasoline at the same time? So far, I like Mai tais but i want some variety.
 
Alucrid said:
I'm trying to hook my computer up to my HDTV. It's a 32" Olevia (dead company :lol ) and I'm using a DVI to HDMI to go from my computer graphics card to the TV. The problem that arises is that I can't seem to find a good resolution that fits the screen perfectly. I went through all the ones that were offered (in the display settings) and most cut off some of the screen since they were too large, others looked too low resolution and others looked fine but had the black bars. My video card is a NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT and my TVs native resolution is 1366x768. Anyways I can get this fixed?
Ask in the PC thread on gaming side.
There's some options in the control panel somewhere.
 
titiklabingapat said:
Liquor-GAf, I am trying to be cheap when I go out, but I have a sweet tooth. Can anyone recommend a cocktail that is very, very strong but does not taste like gasoline at the same time? So far, I like Mai tais but i want some variety.

Long island ice tea
 
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