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Cosmic Bus
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MCX said:
The "sugar" in milk is lactose and is natural, not an additive as with sodas and whatnot. It's fairly unnecessary to cut that out entirely when you consider the other benefits of milk, and lactose-free milk still has identical or very similar amount of sugar because the lactose isn't removed, per se, it's broken down by an enzyme for easier digestion. Other milk substitutes like soy, almond and rice often have slightly lower sugar, but may be higher in calories or fat and lower in overall nutrition than dairy milk.
I have enough cash to buy myself an iphone. Should I? :S I need a new phone and I'm very interested in the iphone games (competitor phones seem really gimped in that department). Any reasons for choosing Android phones over iphones? I live in bizarro world so since I'm a student, I seem to have more money than ever so monthly costs etc aren't that big of a deal.
weekend_warrior
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Minamu said:
How to pick a cellphone: (do these in order)
1: Decide what you can spend.
2: Pick a network that has plans in your price range and is known to be relaible in your area.
3: Pick a phone.
Well, the phone itself is basically free, depending on which model I pick, and I'm probably able to just transfer my existing number and deal over to a new phone. A lot of stores sell the hardware but there's only a couple of networks (I think) that are allowed to sell specific iphone deals.
I got two new external hard drives for Christmas and thought about ripping all my DVDs so I can put the videos on all the devices I want to. I'm not quite sure what format I should save the videos as.
I want to watch the videos on a PS3, Xbox 360, iPhone, PSP, an iPad, and a Windows Phone 7 and it'd be perfect if I could just have one file that will play on every device. It seems like all these devices play videos in the .mp4 format, so this one seems to be the right choice. I've read about how some people love the .mkv format, but none of my devices support it and I don't really care about high definition since all I want to do (for now) is having my DVD collection in digital form.
Any advice for a noob?
I want to watch the videos on a PS3, Xbox 360, iPhone, PSP, an iPad, and a Windows Phone 7 and it'd be perfect if I could just have one file that will play on every device. It seems like all these devices play videos in the .mp4 format, so this one seems to be the right choice. I've read about how some people love the .mkv format, but none of my devices support it and I don't really care about high definition since all I want to do (for now) is having my DVD collection in digital form.
Any advice for a noob?
okay, I'm monitor shopping, whats the difference between these two:
Acer - 23" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD Monitor
Acer - 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HD Monitor
There is about a $90 price difference, one is listed as HD and the other isn't. Both have a 1920 x 1080 maximum resolution, what makes one "HD" and not the other? I'm looking for an affordable one, but I want to make sure I'm not getting something outdated.
Acer - 23" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD Monitor
Acer - 24" Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HD Monitor
There is about a $90 price difference, one is listed as HD and the other isn't. Both have a 1920 x 1080 maximum resolution, what makes one "HD" and not the other? I'm looking for an affordable one, but I want to make sure I'm not getting something outdated.
Grimm Fandango
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Snuggler said:
Here's an easy comparison of the two:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...9-162^24-009-162-32#,24-009-167^24-009-167-TS
I believe the HD in the 24" refers to the faster response time (2ms compared to 5ms) which is nicer for fast-paced gaming. The GTG refers to gray-to-gray time (for a pixel to go from gray to white to gray again). However normally I think response time is measured from black to white to black which would take slightly longer than using gray. So the response time of the two is most likely too close to tell.
Besides that and the size difference, they're basically the same monitor except the price difference here is only $30. Guess it's up to you to decide if you want the gain the extra monitor inch for $30 more. The 23" has better reviews so that'd be my personal choice.
Minamu said:
I don't really know how it is with Android vs iPhone in America. I would guess there's enough developers to have useful content for the Android, too, but here I went the iPhone-way because EVERYONE has one - it has awesome games, AND it has apps about my local metro-tram-bus system that I know isn't on the Android market. Local info like that I know I'll never be able to find to a satisfactory degree on an Android, but again - it's probably better in America.
I love the shit out of my iPhone. I gave my gf one for christmas.
I was going through my blu-ray collection and realized that I've neglected 99% of the cases that advertise digital copies. But my digital copy code for Inglourious Basterds is still good - it expires on December 31st, 2010.
The thing is, my laptop which has my iTunes and all my music and apps, that particular laptop's DVD drive is broken. What will happen if I put the digital copy disc into my brother's laptop? Once the movie file is set up on his computer, will I be able to copy+paste that file onto my own computer (and thus have it show up on my iTunes list) and then be able to transfer it without hassle to my iphone?
The thing is, my laptop which has my iTunes and all my music and apps, that particular laptop's DVD drive is broken. What will happen if I put the digital copy disc into my brother's laptop? Once the movie file is set up on his computer, will I be able to copy+paste that file onto my own computer (and thus have it show up on my iTunes list) and then be able to transfer it without hassle to my iphone?
PetriP-TNT
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nourali2 said:
I have never used those so I am not an expert by any means, but if you are using your iTunes account on both computers it should work, right?
Okay I'm trying to find this really great design company someone had mentioned in some topic they said something along the lines of "You should check out this site they have really great designs that belong in a museum", I didn't bookmark it at that time cause I thought I'd be able to find the site again but I can't even find the post that mentioned it. Anyone know what I'm talking about?
edit: Found it,
http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/
edit: Found it,
http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/
Operations
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Is there an English slang to refer to teachers whose papers and tests are cakewalk? In Spanish (Mexico), we call them barcos.
TOP SHOTTA
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Operations said:
"That class is an easy A" is the closest analog I can think of.
Need a little bit of tech advice.
I have this computer (spec sheet PDF), and I want to buy this graphics card. If I get it will it just work or will I need anything else? Not very knowledgeable about computer hardware.
I have this computer (spec sheet PDF), and I want to buy this graphics card. If I get it will it just work or will I need anything else? Not very knowledgeable about computer hardware.
Schmattakopf
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Schmattakopf
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Actually, the specs say you don't have the PCI slots for a graphics card. You should open the case and make sure, and see how powerful the PSU is, and see how big of a card could fit in there. Seems like a budget computer, honestly, you probably can't add anything good.RedShift said:
WanderingWind
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Really stupid question follows.
I have a desktop, laptop and iPad. They're all on the same wireless network. Is there a way for the laptop and possibly the iPad to access videos, pics and music on the desktop? If so, how?
I have a desktop, laptop and iPad. They're all on the same wireless network. Is there a way for the laptop and possibly the iPad to access videos, pics and music on the desktop? If so, how?
Cosmic Bus
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faridmon said:
Simple Last.fm
The site had their own "official" app for a while, but discontinued it.
WanderingWind said:
All you need to do is change the sharing options for the folders that contain your music, videos, pics, etc. so that they can be accessed over the network. I'm not sure if the iPad will work that way, as I've never used one before, but the laptop and desktop will be able to see and even use each others files if you've set up the network sharing settings
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
dudeworld said:
That was so easy! Thanks so much, man.
TOP SHOTTA
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Ok, way random here but what better place...
Does anyone know who The Lonely Island uses to consult on their music?
It almost certainly can not just be them. Earliest example was Samberg's Ras Trent from a few years ago. I listen to a lot of dancehall and they use a ton of dancehall reggae tropes in that song. In fact they use so much that it had to have been written by, or at least heavily culture corrected by someone in the dancehall production community. 'Mi toil part time at Jah Cold Stone Creamery / Oh hot stepper, you do so many dutty crime...' and on it goes.
Fast forward to the Ronnie & Clyde thing Rihanna and Samberg did. The beat alone had to have cost thousands, and Rihanna's parts were really excellent, production quality material all the way.
Now with the 'I Just Had Sex' thing going crazy and about to chart and with Akon's part being about the best I have ever heard from Akon, I am convinced that they've got access to some serious moguls in music. It can't just be Blizzy Blaze on the boards.
Can anyone talk to this at all? Thanks!
ps: speaking of Blizzard Man, did you see Diddy Dirty Money on SNL a few weeks ago? Wow I have never seen a flop sweat quite like those 2 ladies had during their songs. Puff seemed to be a bit nervous too, because that just was terrible. He might have a dud on his hands with the Diddy Dirty Money investment.
Does anyone know who The Lonely Island uses to consult on their music?
It almost certainly can not just be them. Earliest example was Samberg's Ras Trent from a few years ago. I listen to a lot of dancehall and they use a ton of dancehall reggae tropes in that song. In fact they use so much that it had to have been written by, or at least heavily culture corrected by someone in the dancehall production community. 'Mi toil part time at Jah Cold Stone Creamery / Oh hot stepper, you do so many dutty crime...' and on it goes.
Fast forward to the Ronnie & Clyde thing Rihanna and Samberg did. The beat alone had to have cost thousands, and Rihanna's parts were really excellent, production quality material all the way.
Now with the 'I Just Had Sex' thing going crazy and about to chart and with Akon's part being about the best I have ever heard from Akon, I am convinced that they've got access to some serious moguls in music. It can't just be Blizzy Blaze on the boards.
Can anyone talk to this at all? Thanks!
ps: speaking of Blizzard Man, did you see Diddy Dirty Money on SNL a few weeks ago? Wow I have never seen a flop sweat quite like those 2 ladies had during their songs. Puff seemed to be a bit nervous too, because that just was terrible. He might have a dud on his hands with the Diddy Dirty Money investment.
The Chosen One
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Can someone properly explain the "Thank you Based God" meme?
I know it has some connection with the rapper Lil'B, but after several Google searches I still have no idea what it is.
I know it has some connection with the rapper Lil'B, but after several Google searches I still have no idea what it is.
The_Inquisitor
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Is the first day of January considered the first week of January in 2011?
FormallyMegadrive
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The Chosen One said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6FMTf2LRew
This song. Second result in google for searching for Thank You Based God.
I know it's hard to believe, but they definitely have some musical skills. They've been doing songs for a while, since before Samberg made it on SNL. Though post-SNL, they also get help.awesomeapproved said:
To your more specific question:
http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1601144/20081211/timberlake_justin.jhtml
Buttonbasher
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I have a gift card on my Amazon account, and I want to buy Condemned Criminal Origins on their PC Digital Download thing, but I don't want to spend the gift card on that. I would rather use my Visa and save the gift card for something else. How do I go about doing this? It's auto applying the gift card and I don't see a way to change it.
Buttonbasher
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It's not showing that for me, but I think you're right. I think it's only different because this is a digital purchase rather than a physical one. I'm fairly certain you can do that with Physical stuff.ultron87 said:
I ended up gifting it to myself, which just added 3.74 (price of the game) to my gift card total. It's kind of a solution, but at the same time you would think they would have a system for situations like this.
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Does anyone have a link to the YouTube video of the tornado crossing over the highway where the girl was freaking out and the boyfriend was rolling down the windows to equalize the pressure or whatever?
The_Inquisitor
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Anyone that can answer my question? I was given a deadline of "by the second week of January 2011. What date or range is this exactly?
Cosmic Bus
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The_Inquisitor said:
The 1st is a Saturday, so it's safe to say the first week of January is the 2nd through the 8th.
Buttonbasher
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It's probably the second full week, unless you're at the place on Saturday. Then again you should probably ask someone closer to the subject.The_Inquisitor said:
The_Inquisitor
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Buttonbasher said:
I hope to god it means that I have until at least the 8th. I should email her again, but she hasn't been responding to me. It's just so ambiguous. :lol :lol
Problem is I am not done and have a lot of shit school related going on (School has bowl game and I am in band) So I am losing almost 3 days (28,29,30)
Buttonbasher
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A day is not a week, so I think you should be fine.The_Inquisitor said:
*sigh* Ok, another question.
Just noticed about $700 worth of fraudulent charges on my credit card. All from gas stations.
Reported it in and got the card canceled, of course. I was told I'd be contacted later by the fraud department. Anyone dealt with this before? I know you're not supposed to be liable for fraudulent charges, but is it a difficult process? Does it usually take a long time for them to fix things?
Someone help me out, I'm kind of freaked out. :/
Just noticed about $700 worth of fraudulent charges on my credit card. All from gas stations.
Reported it in and got the card canceled, of course. I was told I'd be contacted later by the fraud department. Anyone dealt with this before? I know you're not supposed to be liable for fraudulent charges, but is it a difficult process? Does it usually take a long time for them to fix things?
Someone help me out, I'm kind of freaked out. :/
lightless_shado
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I'm having difficulty phrasing this question but I'll try anyway. What type of eyes are those which look round and the lids of which appear long, so the person seems like they're about to fall asleep at all times?
Examples
Is there a specific name for eyes like that? I rarely see them amongst people I meet except for one guy that I used to go to school with. Most people's eyes aren't as round and their eyelids are not as long.
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Is there a specific name for eyes like that? I rarely see them amongst people I meet except for one guy that I used to go to school with. Most people's eyes aren't as round and their eyelids are not as long.
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