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Cyan said:
Question: where could I buy a decent ice-pack? One of those gel ones, that you can reuse over and over, ideally.
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I got a good one that came with my lunch box. If you need a lunch box might be a good 2 for 1 deal.
 
Cyan said:
Question: where could I buy a decent ice-pack? One of those gel ones, that you can reuse over and over, ideally.
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I bought one at a grocery store just recently. It wasn't in any kind of logical aisle though, so you might have to ask. This brings up a question for the thread though, how can I keep condensation from the ice pack from forming inside my sandwich bag and making my bread soggy?
 
Is it possible for me to type my paper, and then later on add the Chicago style or APA format? I took a few years off from school and this semester I'm required to write a paper in Chicago or APA format.

Actually, the guideline says CITATION: APA OR CHICAGO STYLE.

Citation means like the references and stuff at the end of the paper, right? Would that mean I can write the main paper in regular format?
 
Depends if the prof prefers or requires imbedded citations (listing your source after each citation or quote in parentheses). MLA style isn't permitted? Also, some people and professors prefer footnotes or endnotes.

Anyway, regardless of any advice you're given here, you must confer with the prof or a TA regarding any uncertainty. Some profs prefer a very specific style for citations and losing marks on form is a dumb way to get docked on a grade.
 
Just watched an episode of 30 rock. Someone please enlighten me on this quote:

"What is this, Horseville? 'Cos I am surrounded by nay-sayers! Wordplay"

Excuse my ignorance, but i'm not from an English-speaking country
 
bolbronx said:
Just watched an episode of 30 rock. Someone please enlighten me on this quote:

"What is this, Horseville? 'Cos I am surrounded by nay-sayers! Wordplay"

Excuse my ignorance, but i'm not from an English-speaking country
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In English, the sound horses make is "neigh" (pronounced "nay").
 
Borgnine said:
I bought one at a grocery store just recently. It wasn't in any kind of logical aisle though, so you might have to ask. This brings up a question for the thread though, how can I keep condensation from the ice pack from forming inside my sandwich bag and making my bread soggy?
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If you wrap the sandwich in foil it'll probably resist water. I've seen my aunt do this so it might work. Never tried it myself.
 
What are the best (comedy) Woody Allen movies? Last night a friend and I watched Take the Money and Run, and it was amazing. I've also seen Annie Hall, and it was quite good. Any other suggestions GAF?
 
I´m looking for a somewhat creepy/surreal flash cartoon with a weird dude/creature who´s talking psychotic all the time. Anyone has an idea what´s the name of it? Think I´ve seen it on newgrounds or something like that.
 
Max@GC said:
I´m looking for a somewhat creepy/surreal flash cartoon with a weird dude/creature who´s talking psychotic all the time. Anyone has an idea what´s the name of it? Think I´ve seen it on newgrounds or something like that.
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Salad Fingers?
 
So yesterday morning I accidentally spilled water on my Logitech G15 keyboard. I cleaned up the mess, turned the keyboard over on a towel, and then shut down the computer. Ten hours or so later (yes, I realize I should have waited longer in retrospect), I turn on the computer back on. I try the keyboard again at the password entry screen and as soon as I hit a key it started spamming the letter constantly. I shut down the PC again and unplugged the keyboard from the USB. This morning I plugged it in and tried to use it again. The lights on the keys work, the LCD displays just fine, but it doesn't register any keystrokes. It is doing the same this evening after leaving it unplugged all day. Is there any hope for it or is my keyboard completely fucked?
 
vermadas said:
So yesterday morning I accidentally spilled water on my Logitech G15 keyboard. I cleaned up the mess, turned the keyboard over on a towel, and then shut down the computer. Ten hours or so later (yes, I realize I should have waited longer in retrospect), I turn on the computer back on. I try the keyboard again at the password entry screen and as soon as I hit a key it started spamming the letter constantly. I shut down the PC again and unplugged the keyboard from the USB. This morning I plugged it in and tried to use it again. The lights on the keys work, the LCD displays just fine, but it doesn't register any keystrokes. It is doing the same this evening after leaving it unplugged all day. Is there any hope for it or is my keyboard completely fucked?
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You should of waited a much longer time than 10 hours.

Get a hairdryer and dry it off, then leave it for 2 days. If that doesn't work run it under hot water again so it should clear up any shorts. And wait this time.

I used to clean my old keyboard by running hot water into it so :lol

Of course you could always return it to Logitech too.
 
Ultima_5 said:
What are the best (comedy) Woody Allen movies? Last night a friend and I watched Take the Money and Run, and it was amazing. I've also seen Annie Hall, and it was quite good. Any other suggestions GAF?
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Anything Else
The Curse Of The Jade Scorpion
Hollywood Ending
Small Time Crooks
 
My budget for a new laptop is £600 max. Im just wondering what GAF would recomend? At the moment im looking at this Sony Vaio https://www.sonystyle.co.uk/SonyStyle/VAIO-Laptop-PCs/NW-Series-15-5, Is it any good? Or could i get a better laptop for the same ammount. To be honest im completely clueless in what i want, I was planning on getting an apple mac but due to money issues i have cut the budget down to 600.
What i need is a laptop that can handle alot of editing software such as Photoshop, I also definately want Windows 7 so i guess i need good ram and processing power if i want to run it smoothly. Built in webcam is'nt exactly needed but it would definately be a bonus.
Thanks in advance.
 
BladeWorker said:
What does an ulcer feel like?
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The pain sits between the breastbone and the belly button... approximately. You'll be all merry, and suddenly there's that spike in hellish pain that feels like a mix between digesting a still-glowing ember and being stuck by needles. You may also feel sick.

Disclaimer: Not that I ever had one, but I probably will one day. Most of my family have had them at one stage in their life. Not looking forward to that.

Disclaimer part deux: Go see a doc. Now. Better safe than sorry. Ulcers are messy stuff.
 
I have an ipod, and when it gets nearly full and I transfer files to it, it seems to take 2-3 times longer than normal.

If the computer has calculated that there is enough room, why does it take longer?
 
While we're on medi-GAF, I've had this very faint feeling of nausea for a few days. It's worst when I should go eat, and it's never strong enough to make me refuse to eat or cause me to throw up, but it's enough to identify. Any clue what could cause it? (I did start cutting down calories, which involved switching to diet soda, but that started months ago.) It seems like such a minor, random symptom.
 
Questions:

1. Are there any recent 360, Wii, or DS recommendation threads? I haven't visited gaming in about 8-9 months (for more than a post or two).

2. If the answer to the previous is no, can you go ahead and make some? I need something for my Christmas list.
 
Leckan said:
Why does face and body hair grow so much faster than scalp hair
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I couldn't find a definitive reference but I think it all grows at the same rate. For example, one site says:
The rate of growth for all the hair on the body is approximately one-half inch per month. Some people think that facial hair grows faster, but that’s an illusion created by the fact that facial hair (for men) is usually shaved to the skin and the growth of it is really noticeable. Some people’s hair grows faster, and some slower, but one-half inch per month is the average.
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Charron said:
While we're on medi-GAF, I've had this very faint feeling of nausea for a few days. It's worst when I should go eat, and it's never strong enough to make me refuse to eat or cause me to throw up, but it's enough to identify. Any clue what could cause it? (I did start cutting down calories, which involved switching to diet soda, but that started months ago.) It seems like such a minor, random symptom.
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Are you getting enough rest ? I seem to recall reading something about nausea and fatigue forming a sort of causal loop.


:lol

Redundant disclaimer: I am not possessed of a smidgen of medical expertise.
 
Rei_Toei said:
What would cost more electricity: a fridge filled with stuff, or empty? Of course it would first take a lot of power to get everything you put in the fridge to get the temperature of the fridge, but once it's there, what would cost more electricity, keeping the objects cool or keep an empy fridge (air) cool? In other words, is it easier to keep air cool or objects?
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The reason people tell you to keep your fridge full is that it reduces your energy cost in a real-world scenario where you open and close the door often. Objects which are cold help to maintain the temperature, whereas the cold air simply escapes, forcing you to use more electricity to get back to the desired temperature.

Oh, and whoever had the idea of turning off a fridge if you don't really need it: Horrible idea. The thing will develop an awful smell shortly after you turn it off, and it's hard to get that smell out.
 
Rickard said:
The power button on my CRT tv is missing.

How do I fix it?
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No matter what: be extremely careful.

I doubt the switch itself is any problem to replace (disclaimer: I'm not a TV technician), it's probably a custom part that's gonna be a bitch to find though.

The real fun is the fact that you'll have to open the case and access one of the circuit boards inside. Depending on the design of the particular TV that means you'll come dangerously close to high voltage parts - you would not believe what kind of charge a good HV/HF Capacitor can store - and how long they can keep it. Bad bad mojo if you touch the wrong part.

That goes for the tube itself too. It's rather well-protected towards the "user end", but the parts in the case aren't half as durable. Especially the end is rather fragile.

Do you have any previous experience with soldering/electronics? Because if you don't, I'd advise you to seek the help of a licensed technician. He'll rape you on fees, but eh, that's the way this horrible world works.
 
Salazar said:
Are you getting enough rest ? I seem to recall reading something about nausea and fatigue forming a sort of causal loop.


:lol

Redundant disclaimer: I am not possessed of a smidgen of medical expertise.
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That makes some sense, I noticed it shortly after class registration day, when I only got about 5 hours of sleep. And given how long it takes for me to fall asleep, I'm getting about 7 a night at best for the last six months.
 
Leckan said:
Why does face and body hair grow so much faster than scalp hair?
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And why does body hair stop growing after it reaches a certain length (say an inch) while head hair just keeps on going?

WasteLand Soldier said:
if i just stick the tip in is it cheating? i mean if i just literally stuck the tip in then made her leave is it really sex?
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It was cheating long before you got to that point.




My question: What the fuck is this? It was the leftmost stall in an otherwise average bathroom.

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jamesinclair said:
And why does body hair stop growing after it reaches a certain length (say an inch) while head hair just keeps on going?



It was cheating long before you got to that point.




My question: What the fuck is this? It was the leftmost stall in an otherwise average bathroom.

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not if its an ex begging for sex randomly today. :lol i seriously just thought to myself wouldnt it be funny to pretend to give in, have her come here, stick the tip in then kick her out?
 
Neoriceisgood said:
I wanted to say footbath, then I noticed the toilet paper. :lol :lol :lol
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It's a footbath, and the result of a confused construction worker. That's my guess.
 
Charron said:
It's a footbath, and the result of a confused construction worker. That's my guess.
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Above the paper, you can see the bottom of a white box. It contains those plastic things you put on toilet seats.

Now, why would a public restroom have a foot bath?

There were 5-7 urinals, 4-5 stalls and a handicap stall.
 
jamesinclair said:
Above the paper, you can see the bottom of a white box. It contains those plastic things you put on toilet seats.

Now, why would a public restroom have a foot bath?

There were 5-7 urinals, 4-5 stalls and a handicap stall.
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I am not trying to indicate anything resembling logic here. :P
 
jamesinclair said:
Above the paper, you can see the bottom of a white box. It contains those plastic things you put on toilet seats.

Now, why would a public restroom have a foot bath?

There were 5-7 urinals, 4-5 stalls and a handicap stall.
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Is the door any wider than the other stalls?
 
WasteLand Soldier said:
if i just stick the tip in is it cheating? i mean if i just literally stuck the tip in then made her leave is it really sex?
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You're asking two different questions here.

Is it cheating? It's cheating before you get her pants off.
Is it sex? I always figured if the full helmet goes in, that's sex.
 
ah, was looking for this

Question: what happened to those green or red boxes next to our names on the forum, like the (neutral) and stuff boxes?
 
CTLance said:
That's a good question, actually. How odd. When did they vanish?
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some time ago actually, i think a month or two. i noticed when they were first gone, but i didn't say anything until now...
 
jamesinclair said:
Above the paper, you can see the bottom of a white box. It contains those plastic things you put on toilet seats.

Now, why would a public restroom have a foot bath?

There were 5-7 urinals, 4-5 stalls and a handicap stall.
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Was this bathroom in a high muslim population?

I believe Muslims have to wash their feet (and other parts, ie arms) at certain times of the day.

My guess is the seat is for them to sit and wash themselves. The toilet paper is used to dry themselves after.

I really have no deep knowledge of this so some info might be incorrect.
 
Neoriceisgood said:
Is the door any wider than the other stalls?
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Standard stall size, I opened it expecting a toilet.


Mikey Jr. said:
Was this bathroom in a high muslim population?

I believe Muslims have to wash their feet (and other parts, ie arms) at certain times of the day.

My guess is the seat is for them to sit and wash themselves. The toilet paper is used to dry themselves after.

I really have no deep knowledge of this so some info might be incorrect.
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Boston University

But you might be right!!!! There was a sign indicating the islan studies department down the hall.

This thread delivers!!!
 
Apparently there have been some good questions asked here but I cannot continue that trend:

Does anyone know if electronics(iPods, specifically) have good deals on black friday? My sister really wants an iPod and I thought I'd persuade her to wait until black friday, because I thought maybe they had deals for those. Answers?
 
Don't feel like making a new thread for this, but, what's the best way to minimize the grain you get when you can in magazine images in Photoshop. I'm trying to create a collage with some book covers but they have that moire look to them.
 
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