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Maklershed said:
I can just imagine an 80s sitcom scenario where you and your friend are talking

You: I thought you knew that girl?

Friend: No. I thought she was your friend!

You: Well I if I didn't ..

Friend: and I didn't ...

Together: Whoa!
Either stop it right there and have the audience go "Ohhhhhhhh," or have the two of them say "AWKWARD" simultaneously, and have the audience erupt with laughter.
 
Audio/turntable GAF, I NEED HELP!! I just purchase a Audio Technica turntable and I own a set of powered monitors by Behringer. I dont know what receiver or mixer do I need to finish off this set up. Want something that let me hook up mp3 player/other audio devices and what not. Gonna pick up a sub later on down the line. Trying to spend up to $500. Appreciate it. (Amazon links of what I own on the bottom)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GYTPAE/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TTQHCM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
The subs I want to get unless someone can recommend better
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001820F9A/?tag=neogaf0e-20
 
Houston3000 said:
So I moved to NYC with my friend about 9 months ago, we have an apartment together that we rented and moved into with this other girl we had never met before. She was super nice but she's barely ever home (literally, in 9 months she's slept here maybe 4 weeks total). Anyways, her last check bounced and we haven't seen her for four weeks, she's overdue on this month's rent already. I just learned from my landlord that she isn't on the lease (SURPRISE, I thought she was but we weren't together when we signed it).

Any idea on what actions I can take? Can we change the locks and hold her stuff hostage for the money?
Nothing you can do. If she turns up give her the stuff.
 
so im writing on my thesis and i need to come up with a symbol/logo for Suicide. There is no official one, at least i cant find it. What could i use without it looking out of place?
edit: would anyone of you identify this kind of symbol as a symbol for suicide?:
 
sankt-Antonio said:
so im writing on my thesis and i need to come up with a symbol/logo for Suicide. There is no official one, at least i cant find it. What could i use without it looking out of place?
edit: would anyone of you identify this kind of symbol as a symbol for suicide?:
Isn't that the universal symbol of grievance, after someone has died?
 
sankt-Antonio said:
yes it is.

edit: :(

but there has to be a connection: Link
I think that could work, I mean that symbol is used for many causes, suicide watch? Why not?

I have a question of my own though. When browsing applications on the AppStore, some have a tiny "+" icon inside the price. I am curious, does this mean that it's an universal app (for both iPad and iPhone) or that it includes in-app purchases? Thanks in advance!
 
Sofo said:
I have a question of my own though. When browsing applications on the AppStore, some have a tiny "+" icon inside the price. I am curious, does this mean that it's an universal app (for both iPad and iPhone) or that it includes in-app purchases? Thanks in advance!

Universal app.
 
Alright Gaf, this has been bothering me for the past day (mostly because I know the answer, I just can't remember it). What is the word used to describe something that is timeless, or which doesn't date itself due to pop culture references?

For example, I can listen to a certain podcast from 2006 and still enjoy it, mostly because the discussion doesn't revolve around popular issues of the day. Hopefully someone understands what I'm asking.
 
gaf, i'm looking for a talk show interview michael cera did. he talks about his encounter with a ghost and it involved a phone call. or something. i remember it being pretty funny and i'd like to see it again. i can't remember what film if he was promoting.
 
If you were heading off a cliff in a car and was just about to hit deep water, if you jumped out a far enough distance about 20 or so feet from impact would you survive assuming no rocks or anything just water?
 
Summary Man said:
Alright Gaf, this has been bothering me for the past day (mostly because I know the answer, I just can't remember it). What is the word used to describe something that is timeless, or which doesn't date itself due to pop culture references?

For example, I can listen to a certain podcast from 2006 and still enjoy it, mostly because the discussion doesn't revolve around popular issues of the day. Hopefully someone understands what I'm asking.
Universal? I mean, timeless sounds like it fits.
 
TacticalFox88 said:
If you were heading off a cliff in a car and was just about to hit deep water, if you jumped out a far enough distance about 20 or so feet from impact would you survive assuming no rocks or anything just water?

depends how high the cliff is
 
Summary Man said:
Alright Gaf, this has been bothering me for the past day (mostly because I know the answer, I just can't remember it). What is the word used to describe something that is timeless, or which doesn't date itself due to pop culture references?

For example, I can listen to a certain podcast from 2006 and still enjoy it, mostly because the discussion doesn't revolve around popular issues of the day. Hopefully someone understands what I'm asking.
Relevant.
 
What is it with dogs when they lay down and you are petting them for a while and they slowly move away until you are reaching for them, but then if you stop petting they get alarmed like why have you stopped?
 
parrotbeak said:
What is it with dogs when they lay down and you are petting them for a while and they slowly move away until you are reaching for them, but then if you stop petting they get alarmed like why have you stopped?
They play hard to get.
 
parrotbeak said:
What is it with dogs when they lay down and you are petting them for a while and they slowly move away until you are reaching for them, but then if you stop petting they get alarmed like why have you stopped?

Dominance. They are controlling you.
 
When I try to use alt+print screen in Windows 7, it doesn't capture the entire screen, just the window I have highlighted. Is there any way to actually get the entire screen?
 
With all the new games and what not coming out of E3, where is a good place to get an up to date release schedule of everything coming out this year? Got to start thinking about the gaming budget.
 
Professor Beef said:
When I try to use alt+print screen in Windows 7, it doesn't capture the entire screen, just the window I have highlighted. Is there any way to actually get the entire screen?

also hold down shift
 
Professor Beef said:
When I try to use alt+print screen in Windows 7, it doesn't capture the entire screen, just the window I have highlighted. Is there any way to actually get the entire screen?
just press print screen
 
Orellio said:
You're kidding, right?

How did you even find out about alt+print screen?
Someone told me it was alt+print screen when i was first learning how to use a computer, and I was never, ever told otherwise. I've gone years with this knowledge. *shrug*
 
How much is a plane ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis? I'm thinking a three day trip. I'm kinda poor, so I'm not looking for a special flight. I just want to get there quickly and cheaply :P Alive also works.
 
Mana Sin said:
How much is a plane ticket from Philadelphia to Indianapolis? I'm thinking a three day trip. I'm kinda poor, so I'm not looking for a special flight. I just want to get there quickly and cheaply :P Alive also works.

go look. It varies by day and time of day.
 
So I went through security at the Edmonton airport yesterday and after going through the metal detector one security person said they would do some "additional testing" and rubbed some piece of paper/tissue thing on my palms. Anyone know what they were testing for?
 
ameratsu said:
So I went through security at the Edmonton airport yesterday and after going through the metal detector one security person said they would do some "additional testing" and rubbed some piece of paper/tissue thing on my palms. Anyone know what they were testing for?
Weird, never heard of it. Maybe bomb making residue.

Edit: yep I imagine that's what it was

TSA to swab airline passengers' hands in search for explosives
 
Is Dr. Dre wearing a muscle suit in the "I Need a Doctor" video? He looks so odd, but I honestly can't tell if it's real. The long sleeves lead me to believe it's fake, but who knows. Reminds me of when George Michael wore a muscle suit under his clothes in Arrested Development.
 
Hanzou said:
go look. It varies by day and time of day.

I've been looking, and I'm seeing prices like 350-400. That's a bit.. high for me. Any idea on when (like time of booking + time of day) would the prices be at their lowest?
 
Mana Sin said:
I've been looking, and I'm seeing prices like 350-400. That's a bit.. high for me. Any idea on when (like time of booking + time of day) would the prices be at their lowest?
The further away your flight date is, the cheaper it'll be. You might also want to try during the week and not the weekend, too.
 
This might be better for the game side thread but is Shane Bettenhausen on a regular podcast or does he just make random guest appearances these days?

(The super nerd in me was happy to hear Garnett, Shane, John, and Mark back together on the new Weekend Confirmed)
 
Hey, I'm trying to get double alignment in the cases or array environment, but without success.

What I'm trying to get:

Code:
{-m(12)b + m(12)Bi = m(21)b + m(21)Bi
{        -2m(12)Ai = -m(11)b - m(11)Bi + m(22)b - m22Bi
{         2m(21)Ai = -m(11)b - m(11)Bi + m(22)b - m22Bi

With cases:

Code:
\begin{cases}{rl}
   -m_{12}b + m_{12}\beta\texttt{i} &= m_{21}b + m_{21}\beta\texttt{i}   \\
   -2m_{12}\alpha\texttt{i} &= -m_{11}b - m_{11}\beta\texttt{i} + m_{22}b - m_{22}\beta\texttt{i}   \\
   2m_{21}\alpha\texttt{i} &= m_{22}b-m_{22}\beta\texttt{i}-m_{11}b+m_{11}\beta\texttt{i}   \\
\end{cases}

The {rl} doesn't work, so I get:

Code:
{-m(12)b + m(12)Bi = m(21)b + m(21)Bi
{-2m(12)Ai         = -m(11)b - m(11)Bi + m(22)b - m22Bi
{2m(21)Ai          = -m(11)b - m(11)Bi + m(22)b - m22Bi

With array:

Code:
\left\{\begin{array}{rl}
   -m_{12}b + m_{12}\beta\texttt{i} &= m_{21}b + m_{21}\beta\texttt{i}   \\
   -2m_{12}\alpha\texttt{i} &= -m_{11}b - m_{11}\beta\texttt{i} + m_{22}b - m_{22}\beta\texttt{i}   \\
   2m_{21}\alpha\texttt{i} &= m_{22}b-m_{22}\beta\texttt{i}-m_{11}b+m_{11}\beta\texttt{i}   \\
\end{array}\right\}

I can't leave out the \right\} or the pdf won't compile, so I get:

Code:
{-m(12)b + m(12)Bi = m(21)b + m(21)Bi                  }
{        -2m(12)Ai = -m(11)b - m(11)Bi + m(22)b - m22Bi}
{         2m(21)Ai = -m(11)b - m(11)Bi + m(22)b - m22Bi}

Any one here know how to fix this?
 
Can't you simply use the tabular environment? Something like
Code:
\begin{center}
    \begin{tabular}{rcl}
      eq1_l & = & eq1_r \\
      eq2_l & = & eq2_r \\
      eq3_l & = & eq3_r \\
    \end{tabular}
\end{center}

Edit: With array, you could do
Code:
\right.
at the end.
Notice the dot. It's an invisible right bracket.
 
I'm totally gonna piss someone off with this question, I know.

So I just got accidentally hired by my friend's dad to do a small (~7 static page) website for him. In the past I've only built websites for myself and out of necessity. What would sound like a reasonable rate to charge, given that I'm not, like, an actual web designer and he's not going to get an actual web designer's work?
 
Charron said:
I'm totally gonna piss someone off with this question, I know.

So I just got accidentally hired by my friend's dad to do a small (~7 static page) website for him. In the past I've only built websites for myself and out of necessity. What would sound like a reasonable rate to charge, given that I'm not, like, an actual web designer and he's not going to get an actual web designer's work?
I'm not a web designer, either, but I would say make it a percentage of how much money he's likely to make from the site in, say, 1-3 months (shorter time-frame for higher rate of income).

Or, at the very least, use this as a way to get the conversation started to show him that you are trying to be fair.
 
I've been drinking milk my whole life, but the past weeks I've stopped drinking milk due to a lowcarb diet.

My question is : if you don't drink milk for maybe a month can you "suddenly" have problems and become like lactose intolerant?
 
just saw this posted in the 'god tier' thread and im wondering, is there any reason behind some guys/girls having symmetrical abs, vs pics like this where they are asymmetrical?

WnQOS.jpg
 
Charron said:
I'm totally gonna piss someone off with this question, I know.

So I just got accidentally hired by my friend's dad to do a small (~7 static page) website for him. In the past I've only built websites for myself and out of necessity. What would sound like a reasonable rate to charge, given that I'm not, like, an actual web designer and he's not going to get an actual web designer's work?

i'd decide how long it is going to take you, add 20% to that, then charge him 15$ an hour or so
 
Charron said:
I'm totally gonna piss someone off with this question, I know.

So I just got accidentally hired by my friend's dad to do a small (~7 static page) website for him. In the past I've only built websites for myself and out of necessity. What would sound like a reasonable rate to charge, given that I'm not, like, an actual web designer and he's not going to get an actual web designer's work?
Honestly, just do it for free. Put the thing together, show him how to do some little updates if he wants them, and make it clear that you're not in it for any kind of long term maintenance arrangement.

Once you start charging for your time, you're working for him instead of doing him a favor and you'll be obligated to provide some degree of satisfaction if something goes wrong, especially if it's for family or friends.
 
i upgraded to firefox 4 and i hate it

when i go to the recently closed tabs, the list flickers transparent/not transparent depending on where my cursor is

when i bring up a fullscreen game on my main monitor, the browser on the 2nd monitor reverts back to the last page/tab i viewed, instead of the current one. OR it will scroll the page to where it initially loaded, instead of how far down i am currently. it reverts back to normal when i minimize.

anyone know how to fix this? i'd like to just downgrade but for security reasons im not supposed to i guess
 
Do grammar nazis exist in foreign languages? In english, if you're trying to make a point in an argument, it is entirely invalidated if you accidentally use 'affect' instead of 'effect'. Does this happen in other languages?
 
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