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Does not compute.
Try wiggling the heatsink on the processor. If it's a little loose, take it off and add some thermal grease to it, then replace. Also, consider a big after-market heatsink with attached heat pipes and a fan. Check out the Zalman brand. They've got lots of models depending on how much space you have in your case.
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at 1:38 PM on September 24, 2008
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Old guy walks into a bar...
This company is making a device for triathletes to carry around during a race. I don't think they've officially launched yet, but I've talked to a few athletes who've used them as beta testers at races and it seems really promising.
It's mainly used for family members to be able to locate their athlete during a 10+ hour race. "Oh, Johnny's at mile 45 on the bike according to my phone's browser, so we can go grab lunch and then drive to that spot where we can see... [more]
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at 11:12 AM on September 18, 2008
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Sucky Pedal Disengagement
I never really liked Shimano SPD pedals, but I love Speedplay. Check out the Speedplay Light Action series, which take a little less force to get in and out.
It sounds to me like you're just not used to them yet, plus you said that it looks like the cleat wasn't aligned on the shoe properly. It's possible that they shifted, and if so, that'll definitely prevent you from unclipping. Speedplay are extremely easy to set up on a shoe.... [more]
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at 11:05 AM on September 18, 2008
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Heading down to the other LA...
Hey there kuperman, we graduated high school in the same class.
Seconding Monjuni's for Italian. Murrell's, George's, Strawn's and Joe's are greasy spoon diners (George's is better, but the other two are open 24 hours). There's a steak house that has the most amazing au gratin potatoes you'll ever have in your life, and it's called The Cub. Not really cheap, but not really expensive.
There are a couple of good Mexican places. Trejo's and... [more]
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at 2:54 PM on September 16, 2008
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Missed Community Service
If there's something else going on, how can we find out ASAP? Everything I've posted above I've learned from his wife, whom I have no reason to distrust.
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at 3:10 PM on August 26, 2008
Here's an update: After spending 15 days in jail, his wife was able to pull some resources together to pony up $5,000 for a lawyer. That lawyer talked to the judge that day, and the day after that he walked out of jail. The lawyer is apparently baffled as to why the probation officer is being such a hardass about the situation, but has advised my friend to knock out as many community service hours as possible between now and his court date, which is in a week or so.... [more]
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at 6:10 PM on September 9, 2008
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I'm 24 and can't swim- Is there a 20-somethings swim class in NYC?
I grew up in the water (competitive water skiing family), and when I got into triathlon a couple of years ago I thought I'd have no problem. Holy shit, that was a rude awakening. It turns out those 20+ years of water skiing really just taught me "not drowning", and not "swimming from point A to B with a balance of speed and efficiency", which is what it's really all about.
I never took a swimming lesson as an adult (but I really, really should have),... [more]
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at 9:17 AM on September 4, 2008
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10k Preparation
What's your goal here? Just to finish your first 10k? To run the whole time? Finish under 1:30?
If it's just to finish, then yeah, you'll be able to do it. Use the Hal Higdon plan linked above (I've used other Higdon plans with success), and don't be afraid to walk when you need to.
Whatever you do, don't push yourself too hard too soon. You'll soon get to a point where you feel like you can run 10 miles, and sure, you could finish a slow 10... [more]
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at 2:09 PM on August 30, 2008
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What type of bike should I get for pulling a trailer?
I've got a trailer for my kid and we loooourve it. Any modern hybrid or low-end mountain bike will work. I personally use a road bike.
If you're relatively new to cycling, go with something that has a 32-tooth cog on the back. That's a pretty low gear, and low gears will be nice when you get to a hill, you're starting from a stop, or the wind starts blowing.
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at 9:36 AM on August 25, 2008
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Tired of vending machine food!
Ants will not eat your sandwiches if you store them in Tupperware. If Tupperware is too heavy or bulky, ants will not find you sandwich if you store it in a high quality (name brand) zip-loc bag. Red beans and rice? Super yummy, good even if you eat it cold (ditto for pizza), and you can store it in a plastic bag, or even better, a Tupperware bowl.
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at 9:24 AM on August 25, 2008
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Should we use a doula?
We used a midwife for our home birth. In case we had to transfer to a hospital, the plan was that our midwife would then become our doula. We've had lots of friends use doulas in the hospital, and from what I hear it's overwhelmingly positive (one doctor was fiercely arguing for an immediate c-section, the doula intervened, the baby was delivered naturally without a problem other than a longer labor, which was inconvenient for the hospital staff).
If you have a birth... [more]
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at 9:15 AM on August 25, 2008
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Alternative to MotionBased and Garmin Connect?
People are going to think I'm a shill because I've recommended it in 2 or 3 threads now, but TrainingPeaks.com receives data from the Forerunner 305, shows where you ran on a map, elevation, hear rate, time spent in each heart rate zone, pace, calories, total distance on various pairs of shoes, etc. It also tracks nutrition really well.
MapMyRun.com will also receive data from the 305 and plot it on their site. I'm pretty sure you can save some other data as well, but... [more]
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at 6:24 AM on August 23, 2008
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Sentry Removal Techniques
HOLY FUCKING SHIT I HAD THIS BOOK WHEN I WAS LIKE 13!!!!111!
No, seriously. I got it at the local Barnes and Noble or Borders or whatever it was called where we went to buy Catcher in the Rye, Hamlet, and Lord of the Flies. And there was Secrets of the Ninja. How could I not buy that?
I practiced on our back deck, sneaking underneath it while Mom and Dad sipped gin and tonics and watched my sister splash in the pool. Once it got dark I'd... [more]
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at 3:33 PM on August 21, 2008
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Is it safe to use a step-down transformer with a Hair Styler?
Speaking from personal experience, a coworker of mine in India had a "flat iron" which I think is similar to a hair straightener. It was purchased in the US and used in India, which I think uses 220V. Even though it was plugged into an transformer, the metal plates melted off the handle, and the thing died. She said that it was the best 20 minutes of hair straightening she had ever experienced, however.
It could be that her transformer just wasn't built to... [more]
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at 7:03 AM on August 21, 2008
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Please help me find a cycling specific training plan.
Check out TrainingPeaks.com. Aside from tracking workouts and nutrition and getting detailed charts/graphs/reports on various things, you can purchase and import training plans into their system.
Joe Friel has some plans for sale there. I purchased a Hal Higdon plan and imported it into my TrainingPeaks calendar, and aside from seeing what my weekly volume will be week over week, I can get e-mail reminders the night before detailing the next day's plan.... [more]
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at 8:22 AM on August 19, 2008
Agreed that TP can seem overwhelming at first, especially the nutrition logger. I've only played with their beta version (they're in the process of upgrading the whole site to a more "2.0" look and feel), and it does seem easier to use, but I've been using TP for about a year now, so maybe I'm just used to it.
I'm familiar with Friel's method, and I used his method to develop a training plan to train for a tri. Muscular endurance was my limiter, but I don't... [more]
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at 2:51 PM on August 19, 2008
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Rub-a-dub-dub, thanks for the grub. Yeah, BK!
Experimenting with McDonald's fry grease was the occupational pastime of my first job. Sure, the under-3 toy (Sonic the Hedgehog plastic ball) was pretty interesting to see deep-fried, but if you want some real action, just pour a 32-oz cup of ice water in there. Make sure you stand back after you do; it takes about three or four seconds to see the performance start.
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at 7:56 AM on August 14, 2008
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Sweaty cyclist seeks advice
Covered in sweat after 4 miles? Hm.....
If it's super hot where you're located, you're in luck! It's cooling off (if you're in the Northern hemisphere) and that'll definitely help with the sweat.
Are you wearing a backpack? Even on the coolest days, even when I take it easy, I'll still arrive with a sweaty back if I'm carrying a backpack. If you absolutely have to carry stuff with you when you ride, consider getting a rack so that your bike... [more]
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at 10:37 AM on August 12, 2008
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Finding a bike for an RSI sufferer in Seattle
As Zed mentioned, a recumbent would do you well here (and they're faster on the flats!). A triathlon or time trial bike might be comfortable for you as well, as (if you're fitted properly) your upper body is resting on your skeletal system, and not your musculature system. There are various types of areo bars, from the type that look like ski poles to S-bends and R-bends, and you could try those to see what's most comfortable for your wrists. This bike wouldn't be that great for commuting, as... [more]
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at 12:28 PM on August 11, 2008
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Learning Fencing
I fenced competitively for six years. If you want to fence once or twice a week, that's fine. If you want to make it a lifetime sport, that's great too. It can work either way.
You're definitely not past the prime of learning to fence. Anyone can do it. It's an extremely aerobic and tactical sport, like boxing or martial arts, with more emphasis on speed, agility, reflexes and skill, and less on brute strength.
The learning curve is about... [more]
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at 9:47 AM on August 11, 2008
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Weeing and cycling - what up?
Also in the Tour de France, it's an unspoken tradition to not attack during a bourgeois naturale. This means if the peloton (the main pack of riders) stops to pee, courtesy dictates that you don't decide that this is the most strategic moment to start hauling ass off the front. It might be a good idea tactically, but it's simply not done, and definitely won't win you any favors in the cycling world.
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at 4:46 AM on August 10, 2008
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I can't go to the gym and am gaining back the weight I lost - HELP!
Is there a high-quality high school track in your area? Those are better for you to run on than treadmills, and you could resume your HIIT routine.
Also, get some strength training in. Try hundredpushups.com for a start. I'm going through what you're going through right now. YOU CAN STOP EATING. It's tough. Salads. Fuckloads of spinach. Smoothies (no extra sweeteners, just frozen fruit and ice, and maybe some protein powder).
You can do... [more]
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at 7:55 PM on August 3, 2008
