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    Recommend travel sites?

    I might need to book a few weekend flights soon, and was wondering from the more frequent fliers out there, if one of the online ticketing sites is better than the others? Anyone I shouldn't use? I will probably need to fly out every 2-3 weeks, to the Pacific northwest. For a regular schedule...
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    Since the KS isnt searchable ... custom print T-shirt question

    I need (well would like) a couple of t-shirts printed up as a sort of gag/inside joke gift for a friend and I, and IIRC there is at least one person here who does that sort of work? who am I thinking of? :confused And, if not, any suggestions on a decent shop that does that sort of thing?
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    Laptop backpack

    I have been looking around for a laptop backpack, for my 15" Mac Book Pro. Have a few in mind, but would like input from other motorcyclists Prefer a backpack over a messenger bag believe, but not 100% on that yet. I will likely also be flying with it, weekend trips, so a little extra room is...
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    Anyone playing Tabula Rasa?

    good game? looking for a distraction from WoW and Hellgate
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    The Purina Diet

    From another forum I am a member of... ----- Yesterday I was buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for Blanche, our hunting dog, at Wal-Mart and was standing in line about to check out. A woman behind me asked if I had a dog. First thing I thought was 'where is your sign lady' but decided to...
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    Recommend a good dermatologist?

    Have a couple skin things I would like checked out. Anyone have a good dermatologist they would recommend? On Blue Cross ins would be a plus. South San Jose or Santa Clara areas are most convenient. Thanks
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    Happy Birthday Gragorin

    Happy Birthday Russ Enjoy the day :bday
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    SM610 owners, melted rear turn signal

    Melted my left rear signal off last weekend :bash what has been your solution? Looking for ideas, since I know it'll happen again with stockers in place.
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    Replacing throttle tubes

    Can throttle tubes be easily swapped out? Or do you need to replace the entire throttle assembly? This is for a Husky SM610 The grip space on the SM is too narrow for my gorilla sized mitts, and my preferred grips are wider than the throttle tube. Even a short ride results in my hand cramping...
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    Tell me about the SM610 and KTM 640/690SMC

    Hey all, been kicking around the idea for a motard for some time, and am getting closer to making a decision. On the short list is the Husky SM610 and the KTM 640SMC. Hear lots of positives on the SM610 but not much on the KTM What do you know about either and what else should I be thinking...
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    What podcasts do you listen to?

    Finally replaced my busted ipod, so have been catching up on favorite podcasts what podcasts do you listen to and would you recommend? currently mine are tech oriented. This week in tech, buzz out loud, diggnation, cranky geeks,
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    Unanticipated road hazards

    In a reminder to be prepared for anything on the road, today on the way to Santa Cruz on 17, I came up on a minor fender bender. A bike coming up behind me also slowed, but slid out and went down. The rider was ok. What caused the spill and posssibly the fender bender? Butter. Lots and lots...
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    suggest an external HDD

    looking for an external HDD or NAS for my laptop at home Firewire or ethernet connection and would like something as quiet as possible. storage 500GB+, RAID 1 what have you used and what would you recommend or warn against? Primarily for my MBP, but will access it via my PC as well.
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    excel guru's, creating a chart.

    been playing with this a little, I have 2 columns of numbers, time in 20 min intervals, and a temp. Trying to graph the temps over time, but the wizard in excel is not so helpful, and I have next to no experience with excel. cant find good resource online. is this a relatively simple task...
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    Battery terminal screw keeps coming loose

    so the positive connection to my battery keeps working its way loose, so much so that the bike conked out on hwy85 last night (in the car pool lane, in heavy traffic and at ~75 no less :wow ) I tighten it as tight as I feel comfortable doing, the connectors are rather soft would a lock washer...
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