republicson

@republicson (22)

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Finals or Papers?

republicson @republicson (22) • United States 25 Apr 07

So all you college types, I have often felt that the papers and essays that are due 1-2 weeks before finals are often way more challenging than the finals themselves. Have you felt the same, or do you find your finals to be more...

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Linux for modifying?

aseru48 @aseru48 (173) • United States 24 Apr 07

Which Linux distro can you modify the most. Which one is the most customizable one?

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republicson My friend has often suggested Debian to me as the most customizable Linux distribution. I have not expirimented with its abilities myself. I have used Ubuntu and Mandriva/Mandrake before and have been somewhat dissapointed with their customization level. I...

25 Apr 07

Why waste money using pre-paid phhone services?

safira2k @safira2k (21) 24 Apr 07

I remember like 4 years ago pre paid phone services were a hit but now it is so played out. $20 for 100 minutes. That is so stupid, why not just get a phone service provider and talk less during the day times and use your free...

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republicson Several prepaid carriers also offer monthly plans that aren't much more expensive than postpaid plans. For instance, with Virgin Mobile you can get 600 anytime minutes and unlimited nights and weekends from 7pm to 7am for only $60/mo. The other great advantage...

25 Apr 07

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How many text messages do you send a day?

IshidaMitsunari @IshidaMitsunari (1026) • China 25 Apr 07

How much do you use your phone? How many text messages do you send each day?

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republicson I use probably 1-2 texts per day. 50-55 a month just about does me. I probably get more text alerts than I text other people.

25 Apr 07

Could someone please explain Bluetooth technology to me???

Lil Bit aka Royal Mom @royal52gens (5488) • United States 2 Mar 07

I have a Nokia 6800 cellphone with the Qwerty keyboard. I love my phone a lot. I would like to know if it is compatible with Bluetooth technology. I see people with the wireless earpieces. Can I use those with my phone? How does...

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republicson You phone does not have bluetooth. However, there are adapters that would allow your phone to use bluetooth headsets. (One particular good one is by Cardo.) RadioShack carries a whole line of bluetooth items that they can talk with you about. For a good...

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What cell phone do you have now?

Neamtzu89 @Neamtzu89 (122) • Romania 8 Feb 07

I have an Samsung Z500 but i whant to buy a Nokia N80 in the future

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republicson I have a Samsung A920 from Sprint.

3 Mar 07

Pre-paid cell phones

Undrsiege @Undrsiege (110) • United States 14 Feb 07

I have a pre-paid cell phone from Cingular called a go-phone. It costs $25 for 100 minutes, and $100 for 400 minutes. That's 25 cents per minute(even the short 1 second calls where you pick up at the last minute when the caller...

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republicson I work at RadioShack and have a couple different rules I go by to decide between pre-paid and post-paid. If you use less than 200 minutes a month, then I'd always go pre-paid. If you absolutely do not want a contract or a credit check, then definitely go...

3 Mar 07

who is your cell phone carrier

mweichert21 @mweichert21 (119) • United States 27 Feb 07

do you like them?? I use virgin mobile and they aren't good at all!! I have used cingular too I had a go phone with them and loved it!!

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republicson I've had Sprint for 3 years and have loved them. However, picking the phone that's best for you can involve a lot. I have some suggestions on my phone blog at

3 Mar 07

Can you take "No" for an answer?

hcromer @hcromer (2710) • United States 2 Mar 07

I work in a pizza place and make next to nothing, but I have to deal with people on a daily basis who want pizzas delivered to neighboring towns and other random places that we do not deliver to. When I tell people no, 80% of the...

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republicson Yeah, that's pretty rude. If they think it's such a short drive, they can pick it up themselves.

3 Mar 07

Has Anyone Upgraded With Perfectbux- Is It Worth It

kittenclaus @kittenclaus (1393) • United States 11 Jan 09

I am thinking of upgrading in perfectbux when I get my income tax. Has anyone else upgraded and was it worth the money. Also has anyone bought referrals. I know you can purchase premium referrals for more but they say you will...

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republicson I am thinking of upgrading in perfectbux when I get my income tax. Has anyone else upgraded and was it worth the money. Also has anyone bought referrals. I know you can purchase premium referrals for more but they say you will earn more. Is this true or will...

11 Jan 09

Child looked up S.E.X on the internet!!

TriciaW @TriciaW (2441) • United States 27 Feb 07

I was horrified my 14 year old daughter looked it up in a search on the internet. I have XP and each has their own account. She must not have believed me that I check what they are doing online. I had gone to bed and she was still...

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republicson I think your punishments are appropriate, but I don't think that one search should eliminate your trust in her. It was late, and it all seems pretty harmless. You must be very cautious with your responses to this. She should be able to likewise trust you if...

27 Feb 07

Why Not Linux.?

yndesai @yndesai (159) • United Arab Emirates 18 Feb 07

Have you ever thought about using Linux and then abandoned it. I would like to know the reason whay are you have stoped persuing Linux. While for those who are already using Linus they can also put their views stating why they...

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republicson I used the MAndriva distribution of Linux for a while, but I gave up on it after getting all kinds of errors. However, I have recently started using Ubuntu Linux, and it is working very well for me. The only thing I really miss is the ease of gaming in...

27 Feb 07

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what happened to house the series?

007Bond1974 @007Bond1974 (881) • Philippines 16 Feb 07

Ive been watching the same channel where house is supposed to be shown...but i was surprise..no house?what happend to my favorite show?do you have any news bout it...i miss watching it!peace!

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republicson They're taking a break for American Idol. I believe the next new episode is a week from today.

27 Feb 07

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Everybody is welcome at mylot, regardless their English proficiency!

chiquitita @chiquitita (1226) • Indonesia 27 Feb 07

I quote that sentence from mylot's discussions guidelines. Just want to remind people that it is against the guidelines to critic/comment one's English ability here in mylot. I have seen a couple of discussions concerning people...

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republicson It's nice that mylot isn't picky on English. However, a spell checking tool couldn't hurt.

27 Feb 07

Wake Up ... Please....

byfaithonly @byfaithonly (10698) • United States 27 Feb 07

I am desperate and need help! This is the situation: my 15 year old son hates school, he's really really smart and the school gives him all kinds of opportunities to be challenged and go forward, it's not that he's bored, he just...

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republicson A lot of times, when a child absolutely does not want to go to school, it is for some social reason. Your son seems to be especially in that age. I would try to see what is really bothering him, and see what solution you can find. I doubt it is a fear of...

27 Feb 07

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Some Bay Areas schools are reducing or eliminating homework!

shywolf @shywolf (4514) • United States 26 Feb 07

Awhile back I posted about a child in China who ran away from home due to the pressures of homework, and many people here agreed with me that there are too many schools giving out more homework than is appropriate. Imagine my...

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republicson I can understand reducing homework if the school is being too tough. However, I don't see why they'd eliminate homework entirely, especially form 5th grade up.

27 Feb 07

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If you found a lump under your skin, what would you do?

Chele2k2 @Chele2k2 (241) 26 Feb 07

Would you go to the doctor and seek medical advice? Or would you try to forget it was there and hope it goes away? When I was 16 I found a lump in one of my breast, it was a pretty worrying time. I decided to go to the...

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republicson I've discovered various lumps throughout the past few years on myself. Some of them are in scary spots (like next to my spine). When I've had them checked out, they've all been fatty tissue called "lipoma." Nonetheless, it put my mind to rest.

27 Feb 07