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Be Patient When Buying a New Car

I’ve owned a Honda Civic for the past eight years and have nothing but great things to say about the company. I purchased my Honda Civic in 2002 and put 197k miles on the car from commuting to school and work. At this point, I’m looking for a new car that will last another eight years, has style, and room for passengers and cargo.

The BMW X6-M is a gorgeous automobile, but a bit out of my price range. I have not looked into financing options yet, so there is still a chance that I’ll be looking to test drive the vehicle. It’s hard to compare the handling of a BMW to other automobile manufactures. It truly is a smooth and stable ride.

Since I’ve had a great experience with Honda, I’m looking at the Honda Cr-V. It’s not a full-size SUV, but has enough room for cargo, luggage, golf clubs, and of course passengers. Additionally, the Cr-V is great on gas, which is always a plus.

While car shopping I’ve also checked out the VW Cc. Volkswagen offers a nice warrantee on this vehicle is an incentive to purchase and own the vehicle. The sleek lines are attractive; however, space is a selling point for me. This car might not be the most practical, but it’s definitely on my wish list.

I’ve been spending a lot of time researching more info on the latest makes and models from automobile manufactures. Nothing beats actually going into the dealership and speaking with a sales associate. Taking a car out for a test drive is a must. When car shopping, patience is key. Do not sign any paperwork until you’ve received a quote from a competitor. Happy car shopping!

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Posted by Nicky Papers - November 17, 2010 at 9:54 am

Categories: Life, Hobbies, and The Start of it All Tags: BMW X6-M, buy cars online, Honda Cr-V, VW Cc

Unboxing the fake Intel Core i7 that NewEgg was shipping

By now, you’ve probably seen many of the homemade videos from people who ordered an Intel Core i7-920 processor from Newegg.com and received a bogus processor and hunk of plastic shaped like a fan. Newegg has thrown supplier IPEX Infotech of Freemont [corrected] California under the bus for this fiasco; in a statement released to Information Week, the retailer said, “We have since come to discover the CPUs were counterfeit and are terminating our relationship with this supplier.”

PCMag.com did not order one. but luckily for us, myneighbor, Microsoft TechNet columnist Greg Steen, just happened to be one of the lucky 200 or so buyers, and he let me borrow it for the day. As you can see, the box looks very real, and the weight of the package is perfect. Lots more images after the jump!

Unboxing the fake Intel Core i7 that NewEgg was shipping

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Posted by - August 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm

Categories: Life, Hobbies, and The Start of it All Tags: microsoft, relationship

Jon Fitch vs Ben Saunders at UFC 111 Alves Ellenberger r out

Dana White has told TMZ.com that Ben Saunders will replace Alves for the bout at UFC 111. If Fitch (21-3) can pull off a win, White says he will next in line for the title shot. This would not be Fitch’s first shot at the title as he lost to current Welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre back in August 2008 by unanimous decision.

Fitch and Alves were scheduled to fight in a featured UFC 111 bout with potential title implications. The duo first met in 2007, when Fitch defeated Alves. however, an irregularity in a pre-fight CT prompted the new Jersey State Athletic Control Board understandably to err on the side of caution and nix the rematch. As we reported earlier today, Alves’ agent, Malki Kawa of First Round Management, said the fighter doesn’t have any serious injuries or ailments and hopes to return at UFC 112 in April.

Fitch looks for his fourth straight UFC win since a loss to UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. Saunders, meanwhile, recently rebounded from his first career loss (to Mike Swick) with an impressive KO win over Marcus Davis.

Jon Fitch vs Ben Saunders at UFC 111 Alves Ellenberger r out

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Posted by - August 8, 2010 at 7:00 am

Categories: Life, Hobbies, and The Start of it All Tags: caution, dana white, georges st pierre, ko, saunders, title implications

HP CEO Gets $8.6M Bonus in Scandal Year

The Associated PressTuesday, January 23, 2007; 7:12 PM

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Hewlett-Packard co. said Tuesday that CEO mark Hurd received an $8.6 million bonus in 2006, a year of strong performance but one plagued by scandal over its shady boardroom spying antics.

In its proxy filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, HP said Hurd received the bonus on top of his $1.4 million base salary for his strong leadership in helping the company grow and become more efficient.

HP CEO Gets $8.6M Bonus in Scandal Year

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Posted by - August 7, 2010 at 12:00 am

Categories: Life, Hobbies, and The Start of it All Tags: 6 million, 6m, scandal, securities and exchange commission

Penis head texture (keratinization)?

Sorry for a bit of a graphic topic. Most circumcised males have a keratinized penis head. Which makes it appear dry (you might have little lines or cracks on your head) and a little beat up. this is from the rubbing on your clothing and the exposure to the air. Uncircumcised males have moist skin covering the glans. Does anybody know a way to restore the surface of your head? Ive hear of using udder cream. ANy thing else

Penis head texture (keratinization)?

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Posted by - August 3, 2010 at 11:00 pm

Categories: Life, Hobbies, and The Start of it All Tags: cracks, glans, texture, uncircumcised males