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I was just wondering if anybody else here keeps an aquarium? and if you do, whats your set up? im just getting into the hobby and im looking for other guys who can give me some advice...etc. I've got 21 gal tank, freshwater, with power filter, and 4 real plants. no fish yet as the water...

Managing Editor of Forbes cries after The Today Show takes away his Blackberry for a week. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmEErhy7AIc&mode=related&search=

Common, I know a lot of us grew up reading X-Men comics! If only I had saved them all. :( I'm going to see the movie today personally.

Simple enough... I'll record it, and might watch it later out of curiosity.

If so, post your web address to your page! Mine is below in my sig. Of course it relates to my golf interests. :-)

Great new band out of Hamilton. I heard their first single "Deadlines" late last year and was impressed, and just downloaded the full album the other day. Their second single "Oh, the boss is coming!" is getting a lot of radio play, and is a great anthem for the office worker. They have a great...

I think that there would be some major chances if women ruled the world!...Starting with a few..a picture is worth a thousand words!! Stever :liefde

How do I delete Internet Explorer been trying no luck. Can anyone inform me or has Bill made it impossible. The add/remove doesn't work, gogni to the folder doesn't work. I want a clean sweep! THanks, Rob

Hey Bugsy, I know that you have been very busy with the "Fun Event" but I couldn't help but notice that Indio's iron were quite dirty today and I think it was adversely affecting his game..........Once you finish cleaning the house, washing the truck, mowing the grass, raking the lawn, doing the...

I bought my Logitech Harmony almost a year ago on Ebay (killer price too). Whe I started to use it I noticed that you could actually put the remote on its cradle in such a way as to not charge it. It you wanted to charge it, you would have to slide it back or forward a bit depending on how it sat...

Anyone know a lot about stereo components?? I'm looking at the Bose Lifestyle 48 or V30 but wonder if there's a cheaper route. I want the 'small' speakers that I can mount on the wall.

Just had the priviledge of dealing with the guys at Auto Racks (autoracks.com - just beside the museum of science and technology) for a roof top rack for my car. I can't say enough about the service and willingness to answer questions, etc. Also, they told me last week about a sale they are having...

What is the best product for a new car. Would appreciate suggestions from those in the know.

I foolishly tried to create a new thread on the virtues of vacationing for an extended period on the Gulf Shores of Alabama. Unfortunately, by the time I finished typing out my thoughts on this issue and tried to submit them I discovered that I had been logged out. Needless to say I wasn't amused....

For those of you who may be spelling challenged and are using Internet Explorer 7 as your web browser, a free download, IE 7 Pro http://www.ie7pro.com/ ] includes a feature that automatically spell checks anything that you type while on the Net. The incorrect word is underlined in red and a...

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup In a word - WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Aviation Record Breaking the Sound Barrier Without an Aircraft - DRS -16-Jan-04 --- Joe Kittinger is not a household aviation name like Neil Armstrong or Chuck Yeager. But what he did for the<ST1:P</ST1:P space program is comparable. On Aug. 16, 1960, as research for the...

About 1 second in my office.. Man its a masacre in here this afternoon.. What gives..

not sure if it's possible to put an away message on our profiles for challenges and stuff. so i'll put a message here. (please move if there is a better spot for it). i'm away until monday, going to a cottage, no internet available. i'll bring my pitching wedge and practice some chips. ...

Just came across this while searching for something new. Band is called "UnEarth". If you like Scandinavian death metal (more melodic than its American counterparts), this band is along the lines of CoB, Soilwork, Shadowsfall, and the like. I am a big fan of Testament's later stuff, Entombed,...

I wouldn't recommend this site for the easily offended. It's full of vitriol and controversial opinions. It's also full of foul language. I just love reading it because I believe the world has become so tolerant that it's rare to hear someone voice genuine opinions anymore. MADDOX And...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiNUkDnDMFA&feature=related :not-worth :not-worth :thumbsup :thumbsup :laughing:

Does anyone have experience in, or know the best method for getting a background check done ?

The wife and I are going back and forth trying to figure out what to put in the backyard for the girls. So many options. Plain old fashioned swing and slide? One of those wooden ones from Costco or Toys R Us? Anyone have any opinions based on your own experience?

****tail lounge, Norway: LADIES ARE REQUESTED NOT TO HAVE CHILDREN IN THE BAR. Budapest Zoo, Hungary: PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE ANIMALS, IF YOU HAVE ANY SUITABLE FOOD, GIVE IT TO THE GUARD ON DUTY. Doctor's office, Rome: SPECIALIST IN WOMEN AND OTHER DISEASES. Hotel, Acapulco:

Big Dell recall on select laptop models, batteries shorting, catch fire and blowing up. Batteries are made by Sony. Please if you have a Dell laptp, check this list, it is a major recall for a good reason, extremely dangerous. https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com

OK guys, I'm closing a deal on a set of irons, but I have no idea what I'd expect to ship a set of irons to Toronto. I'll be shipping them in a standard iron box with foam padding. What say you long distance club ho's....can anyone give me a ballpark Canada Post cost?

How many injuries or deaths are going to occur before the use of cellphones behind the wheel of any vehicle is banned? Just got cut off by a wonderful driver, obviously quite involved in his phone conversation. It wasn't so much that he pulled out in front of me, this has happened many times...

Anyone ever been to Banff? We're planning a bachelor party of sorts and I will be the only one coming from Ottawa. We're staying in Edmonton Thursday night and heading down to Banff Friday morning. Anyone have any recommendations of where to stay and what to do? We're 8-10 guys and probably...

Melissa Brandt still chuckles when she talks about the mischievous little guy. And since her holiday snapshot was posted on National Geographic's website last week, the rest of the world is getting a kick out of the squirrel whose curiosity got the better of him. "The squirrel picture," as...

Anyone know where I could get a sample of Barkmarket's music? I heard they're a lot like Tool but a bit heavier. Anyone who can point me in the right direction is a gentleman and a scholar. I've tried all the google'd sites, and most are either painfully slow, or have major issues with...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/baseball/mlb/08/03/bc.bbo.bonds.715ball.ap/index.html I wonder the ball that breaks the record will get? Maybe a million??

Does anyone have a small bass cab. unloaded or loaded with a busted speaker.Looking for something not to heavey(no Marshalls or etc.)I have the speaker for it.Want to experiment for this weekend.Has to be big enough for a single 15 in. Thank you.

Has anyone else seen this? I went to see it last night and it was awesome. Heath Ledger was spectacular. He will win the oscar for sure. If you have not see n it, and are not named Reid Masson:-) (inside joke with Reid regarding dark movie reboots) , run to the theatre nearest you.

Watches Ottawa South - Richmond - Metcalfe 3:50 PM EDT Wednesday 27 April 2011 Severe thunderstorm watch for Ottawa South - Richmond - Metcalfe continued Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for...

Good day all, does anyone know of any batting cages around Ottawa/Gatineau? I've been looking around and can't seem to find any! I know that one point in time there was one on Labrosse blvd in Gatineau with a driving range....but that was years ago. any help would be great!

Welcome Battle Royale V is a LAN party involving various computer games and gaming console tournaments. The competition last for a full 25-hours. The goal of Battle Royale is to bring together future engineers and computer scientists across the Ottawa Region to share their gaming passion in a...

just got one for my sister. She needed a phone with a planner so I got her this. Any idea what other cool features it has? What other fun things can it do?

Is this possible???? Or do I have to buy a new natural gas bbq? HELP!

Thought I would start this up after thinking about it from the previous post. What are some of your great recipes that you want to share w/ the rest of the OG members :-P

The old one is going into retirement, and i'm in the market for a new model .Has anyone got a recommendation for a decent bbq in the $300/$350 price range ? Any help would be most apreciated, thanks

Is that our own BCMist (Lyle) on T.V" for the Superdome indoor driving range? I think I recognise that swing.:)

I guess we pretty much know everyone dealing on this site...just be careful out there... Online jewelry seller in coma Woman found on east end road after leaving home By Neco Cockburn and Tony Spears, The Ottawa CitizenAugust 19, 2009 OTTAWA — A 31-year-old woman who tried to sell a piece...

Paulio and I are thinking about getting a team together for the beaver cup on the canal, so just seeing if anyone would be interested in playing. $400 per team 6 players per team. dont care about skill level, just going to have some fun! http://www.beavercup.ca/

Wondering what everyone's favourite beer(s) are. Picked up a 6-pack of Steelhead the other day, and I'm no beer snob but ...:repuke waaaaaaaaa...plastic bottles with screw-off caps? Tastes like it was brewed by Bubbles at the Sunnyvale Brewery. Brutal. My favourites: Domestic: Moosehead...

The students at Duke University are not just about athletics. Check out this site, especially the video link about a 1/4 of the way down the page:http://www.duke.edu/~jwc13/beerlauncher.html Some of the folks on this site could become major investors, if not users, of this ingenious contribution...

I've seen the billboards all over town, had to give it a try. Unmistakably Stella, very tasty, and very light. Not usually a light beer drinker, but I can see myself having this on a nice hot day during a round of golf!!!!!!!!

I'm looking for a place where I can get a tank filled with beer gas (~70-75% N2 25-30% CO2). I've been brewing for a while, and have a home keg setup for CO2, but am currently expanding the operation with the addition of a Nitro setup for cream ales and need a local place that can supply me w/...