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09-28-2005, 10:05 AM
Thread: Paypal Scam?
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Put it this way, if I get email messages like...
Put it this way, if I get email messages like this and I don't even have a Paypal account and have never ever even signed up, you can guarantee this is not a legit email.
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09-25-2005, 09:40 PM
Thread: Help needed researching the ski industry
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Have you tried Snowsport Industry of America...
Have you tried Snowsport Industry of America (SIA)? I think they put out the normal industry statistics.
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09-23-2005, 02:20 PM
Thread: ATTN ALL PHOTOGRAPHER TYPES
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Noritsu machines have a 12x18 paper option. The...
Noritsu machines have a 12x18 paper option. The lab I've run into claimed that the Noritsu was an evolutionary step a little above the Fuji Frontier (as you might expect when they are trying to sell...
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09-13-2005, 11:41 AM
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Just to be redundant, go to http://www.google.com...
Just to be redundant, go to http://www.google.com and enter the word
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09-13-2005, 01:12 AM
Thread: Is camera gear cheaper in Hong Kong?
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The prices aren't guaranteed to be cheaper just...
The prices aren't guaranteed to be cheaper just because it is somewhere in asia, but it could be possible. One difference is that you actually can bargain somewhat, so you might improve the price a...
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09-09-2005, 09:18 PM
Thread: Searching for failure.
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And this list of Bush Administration disasters...
And this list of Bush Administration disasters from the Daily Show:
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09-06-2005, 01:21 AM
Thread: WHERE IS BUSH?!
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Must see TV: The interview with Aaron Broussard...
Must see TV:
The interview with Aaron Broussard by Tim Russert
the extended version (dial up version is 6Mb, windows media file; also audio & Quicktime options)
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09-05-2005, 10:14 PM
Thread: WHERE IS BUSH?!
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Well, it appears that Bush can actually screw...
Well, it appears that Bush can actually screw things up just by showing up:
Bush visit to levee repair a staged photo-op
Bush visit halts food delivery
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08-31-2005, 05:07 PM
Thread: Gas prices soar to $6 in Atlanta
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It is all due to conditioning by the Department...
It is all due to conditioning by the Department of Homeland Insecurity.
The boogeyman is coming! Well, he could be. Well, be vigilant! -
08-25-2005, 03:44 PM
Thread: We Need Your Help, Photogs!
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If it was good and legit they would pay for...
If it was good and legit they would pay for content.
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08-16-2005, 11:46 PM
Thread: Can't see the forest for the fees.
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Those bastards are trying to intimidate yet...
Those bastards are trying to intimidate yet again. They say "if you are charged with a motor vehicle violation" and talk about reporting to the DMV. Only problem is, it isn't a motor vehicle...
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08-16-2005, 12:24 PM
Thread: I want to be a porn star
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You missed one opportunity from a solicitation on...
You missed one opportunity from a solicitation on Craigslist looking for folks to shoot a film up at Whistler. They were offering extra pay for folks with skiing or snowboarding skills, which one...
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08-05-2005, 10:12 PM
Thread: To the Bastard that just sent me a virus
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Its called social engineering. JUST DON'T CLICK...
Its called social engineering. JUST DON'T CLICK on it.
Dump Internet Explorer and Outlook, turn off HTML rendering for email, and don't click on it if you don't know what it is, and even then... -
08-02-2005, 01:25 PM
Thread: Can't see the forest for the fees.
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http://www.wildwilderness.org/images/jonikdl.jpg
http://www.wildwilderness.org/images/jonikdl.jpg
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08-02-2005, 01:16 PM
Thread: No heli on Everest
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The pilot doesn't deny it here...
The pilot doesn't deny it here
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07-29-2005, 11:14 PM
Thread: Bakerboy is about to ruin his life!
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How would this differ than any other night of the...
How would this differ than any other night of the week?
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07-24-2005, 11:45 PM
Thread: Submitting Art for Publication/Production
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Poll: If you give it away, you have given away any...
If you give it away, you have given away any shred of credibility as a professional you ever hope to have with a potential client. The key here is professional, as you get paid for your work. The...
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07-20-2005, 03:33 AM
Thread: 70's Lang "Keep those tips up poster?
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https://www.vintageskiworld.com/images/posters/pos...
https://www.vintageskiworld.com/images/posters/poster_lang_tipsup.jpg
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07-16-2005, 01:04 PM
Thread: Karl Rove is a genius!
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http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/y/d/rove_a...
http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/y/d/rove_arrested_small.jpg
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07-11-2005, 10:41 PM
Thread: Planets you've skied.
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You can check out the ski terrain on the moon (if...
You can check out the ski terrain on the moon (if you have Quicktime) here
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07-08-2005, 01:01 PM
Thread: OT: 450 Sheep jump to their deaths
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OT: 450 Sheep jump to their deaths
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/07/08/AR2005070800553_pf.html
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07-08-2005, 01:53 AM
Thread: Getting out of Jury Duty?
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If the notice didn't arrive certified or...
If the notice didn't arrive certified or registered, they have no proof you actually received it.
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Since you are the most vocal flamer on this topic...
Since you are the most vocal flamer on this topic here, I'll address this to you. For what most people do, I agree that GPS is not needed. However, its use becomes very helpful if you are traveling...
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06-07-2005, 11:59 AM
Thread: Moral Dillema, WWMD?
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Explain the situation to them and ask for a "call...
Explain the situation to them and ask for a "call tag". In the language of those familiar with shipping with UPS, a call tag is basically a prepaid "send to this pre-printed address" sticker.
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06-06-2005, 11:51 AM
Thread: Deep Throat (NSR)
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The question is where is the "Deep Throat" of...
The question is where is the "Deep Throat" of today?
It hasn't seen much press, but so far The Downing Street Memo is the closest thing we have to a smoking gun. The "gun" being that Bush... -
05-27-2005, 06:01 PM
Thread: New Bill Would Ban Public NOAA Weather Data
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Big surprise, Santorum received donations from...
Big surprise, Santorum received donations from one of the companies that would benefit from the legislation 2 days before the bill was introduced....
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05-27-2005, 10:05 AM
Thread: To be able to climb Mt.Everest
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To put it into perspective, Krakauer was there to...
To put it into perspective, Krakauer was there to write an article about guiding on Everest. He might have had some ideas about whether guiding in that environment was a good thing or not before...
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05-26-2005, 12:47 PM
Thread: To be able to climb Mt.Everest
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Before Everest he also had done the North Face of...
Before Everest he also had done the North Face of the Eiger. He was more experienced as a climber than probably almost all the other clients, he just hadn't been chugging up other 8000meter peaks...
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05-25-2005, 05:42 PM
Thread: Best porn soundbites
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05-25-2005, 01:53 PM
Thread: Heliski Everest???
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It is interesting that it could be done, but hard...
It is interesting that it could be done, but hard to determine what effect this will have. In the first place, Nepal doesn't own one of these helicopters. Second, even if they were to have one in...
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05-16-2005, 07:35 PM
Thread: The point - everyone's doing it
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http://cover6.cduniverse.com/MuzeVideoArt/37/22303...
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04-30-2005, 11:17 AM
Thread: Digital Camera Help....
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With the bundle of included software, try opening...
With the bundle of included software, try opening the program titled CameraWindow. That is the one you would be using for downloading. The interface gives you the choice of downloading the entire...
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04-29-2005, 02:47 PM
Thread: Paypal question
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in case you like to trust and assume everything...
in case you like to trust and assume everything comes out OK, try looking at sites like
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04-29-2005, 10:00 AM
Thread: Paypal question
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I've read on other forums that a smart thing to...
I've read on other forums that a smart thing to do is set up a separate bank account for PayPal stuff. Even if you use that account for verification on the account, you want to keep a low balance in...
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04-27-2005, 09:48 AM
Thread: New Bill Would Ban Public NOAA Weather Data
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Dude, the taxpayer doesn't fund weather.com. ...
Dude, the taxpayer doesn't fund weather.com. Although by Santorum's proposal, effectively they would. Which one is more superfluous?
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04-26-2005, 06:19 PM
Thread: Mags with websites-your suggestions please
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Uhmmm, do you have an ISP? They come with free...
Uhmmm, do you have an ISP? They come with free webspace ya know.
Otherwise, you didn't identify how many Mb you need to host, what your anticipated download volume in Mb per month (yes, it can... -
04-25-2005, 01:13 PM
Thread: New Bill Would Ban Public NOAA Weather Data
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No, it is as stupid as it sounds. The...
No, it is as stupid as it sounds. The information that those pay sites use is produced by tax dollars. If they add any value at all, it is just to make it pretty and possibly more easy to read the...
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04-21-2005, 02:05 PM
Thread: Seattle Maggots... I need your help!
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If all you need is white gas, there is no need to...
If all you need is white gas, there is no need to go to an outdoor store. Assuming your fuel bottles didn't get nabbed by the TSA goons, a stop at a grocery store with a minor little outdoor...
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04-21-2005, 01:46 PM
Thread: Strange public restroom bahavior
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11. Watching other men that closely in the john...
11. Watching other men that closely in the john is weird, you should be questioning your preferences at this very moment.
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04-21-2005, 01:27 PM
Thread: Calendar Maggettes
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If you undo the zippers enough, there ain't much...
If you undo the zippers enough, there ain't much chance of farts being held in. You can choose a form fitting racer speed suit too, I'm sure nobody will object.
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04-21-2005, 01:16 PM
Thread: Article on Andrew McLean in The New Yorker
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Tell that to the relatives of a drunk driver...
Tell that to the relatives of a drunk driver victim.
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04-07-2005, 11:21 PM
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The internet is your friend: ...
The internet is your friend:
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04-02-2005, 09:37 PM
Thread: Avi Courses in WA
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http://www.geocities.com/garyabrill/avalanche.html...
http://www.geocities.com/garyabrill/avalanche.html
Gary's program usually has classroom sessions associated with the local outdoor stores. It has been pretty popular with folks from the Puget... -
01-26-2005, 03:34 AM
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Though not related to firepower, one legit effect...
Though not related to firepower, one legit effect of military resources getting deployed might be a bit less access to military helicopters for rescue purposes (in those parts of the country where...
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01-23-2005, 06:09 PM
Thread: Crystal Mountain Boundary Restrictions
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Yes, that is what they want. Fat and complacent...
Yes, that is what they want. Fat and complacent is easier to control like cattle and sheep. Isn't there a shopping mall calling your name?
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01-20-2005, 01:07 AM
Thread: huge, major Snowbird news...
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If M. C. Escher can do it, why not? ...
If M. C. Escher can do it, why not?
http://www.mcescher.com/photogallery/photo12929/LW389.jpg
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01-18-2005, 05:04 PM
Thread: WWMD??? (NSR, girl related)
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Have you found that works at the strip club too?
Have you found that works at the strip club too?
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01-07-2005, 03:28 PM
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You forgot about the Terrorist alert in Ohio on...
You forgot about the Terrorist alert in Ohio on voting day, Nov.2
They cleared the polling place while the count was going on so it couldn't be observed by anyone other than election officials.
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The best recovery method is from a partner...
The best recovery method is from a partner because they are there on the scene. You have seen death reports on this very forum where the victim died in like 10-15 minutes of burial. Recco relies on...
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01-05-2005, 03:54 PM
Thread: Maggot Summit Charity ideas
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If you are looking for snowsport charities, your...
If you are looking for snowsport charities, your local avalanche center could use donations. Or someone could set up a scholarship to send someone to an avalanche instruction course. Too many folks...
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