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[ultron87]

i used H&R Block, it was free and easy

Their's pissed me off when you went through all your federal stuff and then they're like "hey, pay us $15 to get to do your State taxes online! What's that? You want to see the federal return you just filled out? You can see that after you pay."

Or was there some way around that I didn't find?

I ended up just using the IRS fillable PDF thing. A little more hassle since you have to do some of the math, but not that big a deal.

 

[Zoe]

Their's pissed me off when you went through all your federal stuff and then they're like "hey, pay us $15 to get to do your State taxes online! What's that? You want to see the federal return you just filled out? You can see that after you pay."

Or was there some way around that I didn't find?

You can decline it.

Another tax question: Can I pay the taxes I owe online with a credit card?

Yep, paid mine with a CC so I could get the points :lol

There will be a small service fee though.

 

[Otheradam]

Yep, paid mine with a CC so I could get the points :lol

There will be a small service fee though.

Cool. I'm doing it for points too =)

 

[Maklershed]

I like to mix and match the questions/answers in this thread. Its fun. For example:

Divorce question. I need to get a divorce as cheaply as possible. Can I do this without both of us having lawyers, or lawyers being involved at all? We have no assets, no bank accounts, homes, cars, kids, there's no contention for anything. We're both unemployed, she's moving in with her parents and I'm going.. uh somewhere. Anyway, we don't need to provide for each other. Ideally I'd like this to go in the exact same way the marriage did, we bought a license then had a justice of the peace type person do the "ceremony". I'd love to handle the divorce the same way, if possible. What are my options? Thanks in advance.

i used H&R Block, it was free and easy

 

[Seraphinianus]

Hard stool that sinks = not drinking enough water.
Floaters = too much fat in diet.

sidenote: my favorite pooping euphamism, taking the Browns to the Superbowl

I thought floaters were a healthy sign of getting enough fiber. When I eat healthily without too much dairy, it's all floaters.

what's the source of this gif? happy dog

 

[Zoe]

I thought floaters were a healthy sign of getting enough fiber. When I eat healthily without too much dairy, it's all floaters.

Did you forget a word there? Floaters definitely means fat.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

So if you program programs, you are a programmer, but if you make applications what are you? Applicater?

 

[Professor Beef]

So if you program programs, you are a programmer, but if you make applications what are you? Applicater?

App-maker.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

App-maker.

That's dumb.


Not that I was 100% serious with my question anyway but it's still dumb. I wouldn't want to be a app-maker. App-makers do whoopie cushion programs for iOS and shit. Wait wait wait, should have I said "applicate applications" instead? THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE ANY SENSE

 

[MutantCyborg]

I'm thinking of learning how to program, but I can't afford classes, so i'm thinking of picking up a book. Which book should I pick up? I've only taken some classes in school, but it was very basic flash/html-type coding.

 

[stephenjames]

please can someone shoop BISH's face onto this sign as it turns around...

 

[MrBig]

That's dumb.


Not that I was 100% serious with my question anyway but it's still dumb. I wouldn't want to be a app-maker. App-makers do whoopie cushion programs for iOS and shit. Wait wait wait, should have I said "applicate applications" instead? THAT DOESN'T EVEN MAKE ANY SENSE

Apps are applications of programming.
App is a word the Apple invented and tries to claim is different than a program.
Apparently it worked.

please can someone shoop BISH's face onto this sign as it turns around...

Someone already did. check the picture thread.

 

[Summary Man]

Someone already did. check the picture thread.

Beat me to it. In any case, here it is:

To reiterate, I didn't make this. KScorp did.

 

[idwl]

Why is it that I can fall asleep on the couch in minutes, get up go to bed to continue that sleep. And then ending up awake for hours later -_-??

 

[PetriP-TNT]

Apps are applications of programming.
App is a word the Apple invented and tries to claim is different than a program.
Apparently it worked.

Yeah my original question was about the differences of applications and "regular" programs but figured that out while remembering my Windows 3.1 days

 

[Maklershed]

@smision - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OcKYB7LYzg

Beat me to it. In any case, here it is:

Haha that may have supplanted the flipping plane as my favorite Bish/Banned gif.

 

[parrotbeak]

Why is it that I can fall asleep on the couch in minutes, get up go to bed to continue that sleep. And then ending up awake for hours later -_-??

It is thought that humans didn't start sleeping in one long 8 hour period until electric light became prevalent. That's one possible explanation.

http://www.historycooperative.org/journals/ahr/106.2/ah000343.html

 

[IGotBillySoSpooked]

Divorce question. I need to get a divorce as cheaply as possible. Can I do this without both of us having lawyers, or lawyers being involved at all? We have no assets, no bank accounts, homes, cars, kids, there's no contention for anything. We're both unemployed, she's moving in with her parents and I'm going.. uh somewhere. Anyway, we don't need to provide for each other. Ideally I'd like this to go in the exact same way the marriage did, we bought a license then had a justice of the peace type person do the "ceremony". I'd love to handle the divorce the same way, if possible. What are my options? Thanks in advance.

There are usually "do it yourself" kits available on legal websites. You basically just have to file the necessary papers. Legalzoom charges like $300 for their divorce kit, but you can find all the information for free.

Google "do it yourself divorce your state". Obviously, replace your state with whatever state you live in. If you live outside the US, then I don't know what to tell you.

Also, google "your state divorce forms".

 

[cntr]

I'm watching 3 episodes of the first season of Star Trek: TOS, with some friends, but I can't decide which episodes to watch. What do you guys recommend?

 

[MrBig]

I'm watching 3 episodes of the first season of Star Trek: TOS, with some friends, but I can't decide which episodes to watch. What do you guys recommend?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344012

 

[cntr]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344012

Hmm, sure, thank you.

Two other questions: is there a way for me to extract data from a webpage? I specifically want to take data like IPA from a dictionary like Wiktionary.

And, is there a way for me to generate a video filled with TV static, like you used to see on old analog TVs?

 

[Chuck (Old)]

Does anybody here DJ or play/practice the piano on their Macs with either GarageBand or Logic?

Basically, I haven't played the piano in a few years since moving away for college, but I'd like to pick it up again. The GarageBand artist lessons sparked my interest. Can a GAFer recommend me a good but affordable (read: cheap) keyboard that can connect to my MBP? I haven't the slightest idea what to look for. Thanks.

 

[y2dvd]

It's a ritualistic behavior passed on by their wild ancestors. They're basically stomping down and flattening the area they're laying in as though there was vegetation or branches on the ground in the way. It may also be to kind of "set up" their space, in the wild they would bunch up and sleep together so circling may be a way to make sure they have enough room to lay down.

Makes sense to me!

 

[StuBurns]

Does anybody here DJ or play/practice the piano on their Macs with either GarageBand or Logic?

Basically, I haven't played the piano in a few years since moving away for college, but I'd like to pick it up again. The GarageBand artist lessons sparked my interest. Can a GAFer recommend me a good but affordable (read: cheap) keyboard that can connect to my MBP? I haven't the slightest idea what to look for. Thanks.

You don't need a sound module so I'd recommend just using a MIDI controller with USB, something like the M-Audio ones.

 

[red13th]

Where can I find a Tim Tebow Denver Broncos jersey replica for sale in New York City?

 

[Cyan]

So I'm planning on doing a (half) triathlon in a couple months, but don't own a bike any more.

Any tips on getting a cheap bike?

 

[Chuck (Old)]

nvm

 

[StuBurns]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0001A9C5I/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Is this decent or should I buy one with more keys? Someone educate me, please.

You're going to struggle to play a lot of songs on there, I would recommend a larger one, you probably don't need 88 keys, but the 61 might be a good fit, maybe 49.

As for the device themselves, I've used them and they're good, they're not great but on a budget, and with the simplicity they offer, I think they're really good.

 

[Chuck (Old)]

You're going to struggle to play a lot of songs on there, I would recommend a larger one, you probably don't need 88 keys, but the 61 might be a good fit, maybe 49.

As for the device themselves, I've used them and they're good, they're not great but on a budget, and with the simplicity they offer, I think they're really good.

I see you caught my post before the edit. Thanks for the info, I appreciate it. I'm probably going to spring for a more expensive 61 key.

 

[Old Lace]

I don't know much about cars. What are some good sites or forums I could lurk to learn about cars. I'm interested in the basics.

Spoiler

Buying a mini cooper is one of my life goals

 

[BlazeDSM]

Anyone know where I might be able to watch a live, free stream of the Real Madrid and Tottenham game?

Found one at world live sports.com

 

[Game-Biz]

Ok for some reason Google.com isn't loading for me. voice.google.com or even the Google neogaf search engine isn't working. What the hell?

 

[wolfgare]

Is the Borrower Arrietty still planned on having a 2012 release in the US? I saw that the JP Bluray was dated for June, and I haven't heard much news otherwise. If anything, at least with this coming to blu hopefully there's another one coming around the same time or soon afterwards like the Laputa and Yamadas blurays that released together.

 

[The Last Wizard]

So I let my ex girlfriend(then gf) borrow my math books(form a previous semester) and we broke up awhile ago, I was wondering if I should ask for them back?

I mean I don't know if i'd ever need them but it'd definitely be nice to have around just in case.

 

[Dead Man]

Do you know where I can find a free of rights/ copyleft image like this one ?

it's for a contest... (I can't pay, but I can put a (c) "name" on the bottom )

Thanks for your help !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_(pharmacy) or wikicommons may be able to help you out.

So I let my ex girlfriend(then gf) borrow my math books(form a previous semester) and we broke up awhile ago, I was wondering if I should ask for them back?

I mean I don't know if i'd ever need them but it'd definitely be nice to have around just in case.

Of course you should. If you break up, you get your shit back, unless it was specifically given to them.

 

[Misanthropy]

My dad believes that the internet works the same way that he thinks.

Backstory: My dad needs to know the department price for a shirt. As in, the price of the shirt if he went to Macy's or Target, etc. So my dad thinks that if I type out that question specifically in google it will spit out an answer. All we got though was ebay.

Question: Are there any department stores that sell a short sleeved silk shirt with the label "Jamaica Jaxx"? And if so, what is the price? The color is yellow if that info is needed.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

Edit: After looking at a thread that labeled someone a "hipster" I started thinking. Why do we have labels for everyone? I admit that I label myself a nerd but why? Is it to make us feel like were something special?

Because this is how words work. There is a thing, or a behaviour and if there isn't a word for it, someone generally makes one.

 

[cntr]

Am I the only one who gets bugs like this all the time?

 

[Professor Beef]

I've gotten that, but only when I use the search bar in the upper-right hand corner of the Firefox search bar. And even then, only when I use the Google or Youtube searches. I have no clue how to stop it.

 

[PetriP-TNT]

Am I the only one who gets bugs like this all the time?

it's the server timeouting

 

[cntr]

it's the server timeouting

Whatever it is, it's happening way too often.

 

[PumpkinPie]

Why do people duck when running underneath helicopter rotors? They're like 10 foot off the ground, it isn't going to cut your head off.

 

[ultron87]

Why do people duck when running underneath helicopter rotors? They're like 10 foot off the ground, it isn't going to cut your head off.

The blades are actually pretty flexible and can be several feet higher or lower than you'd expect depending on winds and whatnot.

There's really no reason not to be as safe as possible when you're near giant metal blade whipping around at high speeds.

 

[Dead Man]

Why do people duck when running underneath helicopter rotors? They're like 10 foot off the ground, it isn't going to cut your head off.

Because a whirling disc of death 4 feet from your head is not natural, that's why.

 

[The Technomancer]

I'm trying to remember a song that has someone going "rooooooooo ckeeeeeeeet shiiiiiip" in a high voice. Googling "rocket ship lyrics" isn't helpful.

 

[thespot84]

Where can I find a Tim Tebow Denver Broncos jersey replica for sale in New York City?

ebay

 

[ShinAmano]

Ok...how do I turn off Avatars while browsing GAF? I have unchecked the option in the control panel but nothing happens.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Zoe]

Ok...how do I turn off Avatars while browsing GAF? I have unchecked the option in the control panel but nothing happens.

Thanks in advance.

That option would only work if the avatars were hosted by the board.

 

[Summary Man]

Ok...how do I turn off Avatars while browsing GAF? I have unchecked the option in the control panel but nothing happens.

Thanks in advance.

That option only turns off avatars hosted on Neogaf's servers (which the majority of avatars aren't). I don't know which browser you're using, but I'm sure there's some add-ons or extensions which will help you with your issue. I'm not too familiar with these, so I'll let someone else point you in the right direction.

Sorry that I couldn't be more specific, but I wanted to at least explain why you're still seeing avatars even with that option checked.

EDIT: Agh, beat. Serves me right for taking my sweet time replying.

 

[ShinAmano]

That option would only work if the avatars were hosted by the board.

Gotcha...is there any other option?