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Using a dimmer to create a nightlight. Advise appreciated!
Have you thought about getting a nightlight that is a little on the bright side and change the cover on it? IE, some paper around the cover or a plastic cover that's slightly darker? That seems to be better than a dimmer - could probably save on electric bills too. Most of the dimmers I've seen...- shafu
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Just another newbie here, lost...
don't forget etys as an option. they will block out all the surrounding noise, but will give you amazing details. Also they are pretty neutral which, IMO, makes them perfect for classical music. Finally, they are portable and if you get the ER4P, they can be driven out of a portable player.- shafu
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Favourite Movie Quotes!..
"everytime i try to walk away THEY PULL ME BACK IN" That's godfather 3. Another great quote: "Borodin: Then I will live in Montana. And marry a round American woman, and raise rabbits, and she will cook them for me. And I will have a pick-up truck, or umm... possibly even... a...- shafu
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A glimpse of life in Ecuador right now
Doug, Glad to hear you and your wife are okay. I hope the situation resolves peacefully and positively.- shafu
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Car guys! First car help!
http://automobilemag.com/reviews/sed...sti/index.html Here's a comparo of the two cars that typify most of the reviews I've read. STi has the heritage and perhaps better looks/material/interior while the EVO is a better peforming car, although slightly. I read somewhere else that the STi has...- shafu
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Car guys! First car help!
Have you tried doing some research at edmunds.com? They have a forum section where people talk about the pros and cons of cars (esp. the STi vs EVO). ditto on the G35 coupe. If you want sexy, a entry luxury car with some style has that. The STi and EVO looks young - chances are you'll impress...- shafu
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MPX3 v. HR2/SR71?
Ric, You are welcome to swing by again to my place to compare the MPX3 with your SR71. I have VT-231 tubs in all three position (which sounds the best with my HD600s in my opinion). Problem is, I might be traveling so timing could be an issue. BTW - my 2 cents are the MPX3 has a much more...- shafu
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Can somebody explain American Football to me ?
Quote: Originally Posted by hciman77 In the UK the major cup competition (FA Cup) is pretty straight forward we start with about 120 teams who just play a knock out until there are two left for the final. The American system seems to consist of Coastal and divisional groups and...- shafu
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PC Gamers-Recommend some games.
Quote: Originally Posted by Harrath Rome: Total War, my favorite game of 2004. Half-Life 2 takes a close second. Rome Total War is an awesome game. Blends the RTS type of games (Warcraft) with Civilization's empire building game. There are so many nuances to Rome. Highly recommend it.- shafu
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Was that the best Rosebowl ever?
The rose bowl was pretty awesome to watch (although from someone who went to a Pac 10 school, it saddens me each time there isn't the classic Big 10/ Pac 10 match). The LSU vs Iowa game was also an extremely close game as well. The Iowa kid who caught the winning touch down pass was a 5th year...- shafu
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UK V USA
Don't forget the British tradition of trickery. We might send in steath bombers and B52s to blow up a bunch of fake planes and tanks! That might tilt the balance towards a stand-off intially. However, in modern warfare with carriers etc., an island nation is actually easier to attack versus a...- shafu
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Bourbon suggestions?
Quote: Originally Posted by meech If you can stretch your budget to $40 you can beat Blantons. Very smooth, nice texture, my absolute favorite. I've tried Bookers which is about $70 a bottle and personally, I think it was way too strong. At 126 proof, it's like drinking rocket fuel with...- shafu
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Cell phone
Here are some online resources/community to check out different providers and phones: http://www.wirelessadvisor.com http://www.howardforums.com http://www.phonescoop.com Wirelessadvisor has different regional sections - could be helpful for you to deteremine what's good in your area.- shafu
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8.9 Earthquake Struck SE Asia
Quote: Originally Posted by Snake Sorry. True. But then again it's called Civil Warning System, which many countries have, but this area was lacking. I'm just trying to place it in historical perspective (that disaster study interest again) (deep sigh) What can we do? Help pick up the...- shafu
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K1000 Amp Survey
Quote: Originally Posted by joelongwood K1000 + AudioValve RKV MKII = Sonic Bliss (to my ears, of course) Can't agree more. RKV + K1000 = Yum!- shafu
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PATTON : General Patton - the DVD
"Midway" is another great WWII film. That, and "A Bridge too Far" is also great. Some buddies of mine and I started a "WFC" - war film club.- shafu
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PATTON : General Patton - the DVD
Quote: Originally Posted by gsferrari Thanks for the tip...I will rent that film today along with "Pappilon" Ditto on Lawrence of Arbia. I can't think of Lawrence without picturing Peter O'Toole. Pappilon is going to depress you for awhile.- shafu
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Star Wars Episode III Trailer ... woweee this looks good!!!
Quote: Originally Posted by redshifter still, my point is he should have done some practice films first. maybe another star wars holiday special. happy life day! Didn't he make some starwars made for tv special? I seem to remember something rather stupid in the early 90s. I think...- shafu
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Star Wars Episode III Trailer ... woweee this looks good!!!
I remember an interview a while back that had Lucas wanting a planet of Wookies instead of Ewokes in Return of the Jedi. But he also wanted a primiative cutlure versus technology thing which wouldn't work with Chewy flying a ship and all. Looks like he decided to go back to creating a planet of...- shafu
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Lease Over In 10 Months, Best Choice In AWD Performance Car?
In the bay area here, the VW services are known to have some questionable reputations. I don't know anything first hand, but I have several friends who've vowed never to buy another VW in the San Francisco area. It wasn't just the after sale service that they complained about - the overall build...- shafu
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Why did George Lucas wait forever to release the original SW trilogy on DVD?
I did hear a rumor a long time ago that Lucas wanted to wait until the prequels were finished, so he can unleash the entire Star Wars movie line on DVD. That, it seems, is no longer the case. Maybe it's now to drum up excitment for the last Star Wars movie? Probably it is all $$$$$$$$$$$$$...- shafu
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Lease Over In 10 Months, Best Choice In AWD Performance Car?
Quote: Originally Posted by DLeeWebb I currently drive a Nissan 350Z and a Jeep Wrangler and I love them both. It took two vehicles to replace my 1998 Audi A4 which I bought new and drove for five years. After your extensive experience with Audi, I don't think that you will be happy with...- shafu
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The best book I have read in a long time
Didn't he write Solaris? The Russian Sci-Fi author? Didn't like that book too much, but did have some interesting questions raised.- shafu
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Lease Over In 10 Months, Best Choice In AWD Performance Car?
Quote: Originally Posted by Nightfall Amazingly enough, in a fairly recent news report, we were only fifth amongst states with the worst overall road surfaces in the nation. Are there four other states whose roads are carpet bombed on a regular basis? Thats the only way we're being kept...- shafu
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Lease Over In 10 Months, Best Choice In AWD Performance Car?
Shoot. Didn't know you couldn't get the aero package without the sports package. But, in the 2003 reviews, some of the reviewers preferred the non sports package. Keep in mind, the sports package is only $425. There might not be that much in terms of performance difference. Maybe you should try...- shafu
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