# NYSpeed Off Topic

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## [Psystar, a small florida company, is counter-suing Apple](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/psystar-a-small-florida-company-is-counter-suing-apple/54102)

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**Author:** [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/psystar-a-small-florida-company-is-counter-suing-apple/54102 "2008-08-29T19:40:06Z")

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Psystar, a company that builds computers that will run OSX natively (no hacks or reverse engineering) from off the shelf parts, is currently in the midst of a legal battle with Apple over their business. Apparently, App…

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## [MYTHBUSTERS: Paint the Mona Lisa](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mythbusters-paint-the-mona-lisa/54072)

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**Author:** [@9c1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mythbusters-paint-the-mona-lisa/54072 "2008-08-29T18:15:51Z")

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Apparently they were doing a demonstration at an nVidia conference demonstrating the power of a single CPU vs. GPU chips. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKK933KK6Gg&eurl=http://gizmodo.com/5043303/mythbusters-build-a-11…

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## [where to download single songs?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-download-single-songs/54090)

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**Author:** [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-download-single-songs/54090 "2008-08-29T18:14:49Z")

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i erased limewire years ago… i use utorent to get albums but i just want to dld single songs help?

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## [Tarot  Boyfriend thief](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tarot-boyfriend-thief/54124)

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**Author:** [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tarot-boyfriend-thief/54124 "2008-08-29T17:50:02Z")

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http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/903706/ I thought this was a pretty funny one.

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## [15% off harbor freight](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/15-off-harbor-freight/54086)

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**Author:** [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/15-off-harbor-freight/54086 "2008-08-29T17:38:29Z")

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\[http://www.harborfreightusa.com/html/emails/35/RetailC/Images/coupon.jpg\]

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## [in case you're caught in the office when china invades](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-case-youre-caught-in-the-office-when-china-invades/54082)

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**Author:** [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 5:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/in-case-youre-caught-in-the-office-when-china-invades/54082 "2008-08-29T17:28:48Z")

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http://blog.shoplet.com/office-supplies/binder-clips-into-office-weapons/ awesome… making one now

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## [this makes me proud to be Vietnamese](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-makes-me-proud-to-be-vietnamese/54122)

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**Author:** [@MrSmith](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSmith)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 5:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/this-makes-me-proud-to-be-vietnamese/54122 "2008-08-29T17:26:07Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iK\_bu\_z6Bk&feature=related

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## [Kinda Hot Maury Episode](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kinda-hot-maury-episode/54077)

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**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/kinda-hot-maury-episode/54077 "2008-08-29T15:38:42Z")

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9th Grade Whores http://gusnyc.com/blog/?p=859 NWS for language.

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## [old car ad for 17 1/2 HP automobile!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-car-ad-for-17-1-2-hp-automobile/54087)

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**Author:** [@micah](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/micah)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/old-car-ad-for-17-1-2-hp-automobile/54087 "2008-08-29T14:48:28Z")

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\[http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/4934/argo1rp2.jpg\] u will laugh at hills or sand or mud \[http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3629/30947upreviewkv3.jpg\]

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## [code pink smack down..](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/code-pink-smack-down/54059)

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**Author:** [@AFhockey31](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AFhockey31)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 2:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/code-pink-smack-down/54059 "2008-08-29T14:19:32Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO1TzWU8AJY mwuahahahaha… i miss denver just incase you dont know what code pink is… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code\_Pink

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## [Fox news \> \*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fox-news/54018)

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**Author:** [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fox-news/54018 "2008-08-29T14:05:35Z")

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These fuckwads are great \[http://img1.rehostit.com/f/08282008/7bcf2de1.jpg\] and yes, im aware it may be a chop

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## [anybody want to test out a torrent for me?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-want-to-test-out-a-torrent-for-me/54057)

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**Author:** [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anybody-want-to-test-out-a-torrent-for-me/54057 "2008-08-29T12:58:21Z")

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I just made a torrent to share some vacation pictures, looking for somebody to try it out, never made one before. I cam email the torrent file, just let me know if it starts downloading and if its horrifically slow.

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## [trying to connect my C700 to a TV....HELP](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trying-to-connect-my-c700-to-a-tv-help/54055)

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**Author:** [@Boarderx192](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boarderx192)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/trying-to-connect-my-c700-to-a-tv-help/54055 "2008-08-29T11:42:01Z")

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Im trying to connect my Compaq c700 to a TV so I can watch a movie thats on my laptop but watch it on the TV. Im using an S-video -\> RCA conversion cord but my laptop wont pick up the TV as another monitor. Im running Vi…

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## [want to look better than ever and still not get a date?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-look-better-than-ever-and-still-not-get-a-date/54099)

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**Author:** [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 11:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/want-to-look-better-than-ever-and-still-not-get-a-date/54099 "2008-08-29T11:21:45Z")

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPsDDr0n9AE oy

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## [The XXX-files](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-xxx-files/54097)

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**Author:** [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-xxx-files/54097 "2008-08-29T10:57:47Z")

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/08/28/david-duchovny-in-rehab-f\_n\_122268.html :sario:

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## [Compact Flash Cards? Fast?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/compact-flash-cards-fast/51801)

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**Author:** [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/compact-flash-cards-fast/51801 "2008-08-29T10:47:58Z")

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I’m looking to do my yearly replacement of my compact flash cards. Which cards are the fastest nowadays? any good experiences?

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## [help me make a sig...please](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-make-a-sig-please/14850)

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**Author:** [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\
**Replies:** 78\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/help-me-make-a-sig-please/14850 "2008-08-29T10:42:56Z")

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i need a sweet sig… my photoshop skills suck… i can supply pics/vids… w/e i just want a nice sig… if your up for it… let me know… im bored so ill be playin with photoshop… i just dont know how to blend pics

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## [Mythbusters - Gas Mileage](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mythbusters-gas-mileage/54074)

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**Author:** [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mythbusters-gas-mileage/54074 "2008-08-29T10:42:38Z")

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I don’t know if anyone caught this but I will provide a summary I found online: The Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel have a new episode this month titled “Big Rig Myths”. One of the myths tested is drafting. On a cl…

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## [Welcome new member.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welcome-new-member/54088)

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**Author:** [@dawn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dawn)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/welcome-new-member/54088 "2008-08-29T10:13:14Z")

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Take a peek at our new member.

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## [Armed Guard](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/armed-guard/54063)

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**Author:** [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/armed-guard/54063 "2008-08-29T10:05:08Z")

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Anyone know the requirements? Seem to find a range of classes and certifications to become a licensed security guard in NY state but cant seem to determine if I need to file a pistol permit license myself and then take …

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## [Please, make me a sig\`](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/please-make-me-a-sig/54015)

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**Author:** [@Tim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tim)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/please-make-me-a-sig/54015 "2008-08-29T09:57:55Z")

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Well I could use a signature, and I cant use photoshop, so if anyone is bored… \[http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2671952694\_8dd8e65453\_b.jpg\] \[http://www.micahweber.com/nyspeed/bikeo.jpg\]

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## [Unnofficial NYSpeed Phone Directory](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unnofficial-nyspeed-phone-directory/7936)

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**Author:** [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)\
**Replies:** 102\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/unnofficial-nyspeed-phone-directory/7936 "2008-08-29T09:42:14Z")

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Suggestion- - THANKS MODS - If your worried about theeves don’t post. If your stuff is locked up and out of plain sight you don’t have to worry… if your stereo was only 200bux, it ain’t worth stealing anyways. BTW - …

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## [Tiger Woods 09 for 360](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tiger-woods-09-for-360/54078)

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**Author:** [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tiger-woods-09-for-360/54078 "2008-08-29T08:38:54Z")

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Im sorry, but i had to post about this. This is one of the most addicting games ive played in quite sometime. The game play is amazing. The whole face recognition you can do with pictures of yourself is unbelievable. …

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## [How long to wait before blowing the butt trumpet?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-long-to-wait-before-blowing-the-butt-trumpet/54076)

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**Author:** [@9c1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1)\
**Replies:** 27\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-long-to-wait-before-blowing-the-butt-trumpet/54076 "2008-08-29T08:23:20Z")

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So I think we’ve all been there. You start dating some girl. Things progress and eventually you’re spending more and more time together. At some point breaking wind in front of her just becomes necessary because you just…

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## [Safari for Windows](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/safari-for-windows/52434)

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**Author:** [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/safari-for-windows/52434 "2008-08-29T08:21:37Z")

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http://www.apple.com/safari/download/ I’m sure this is old news for most of you, but during my last iTunes update, i was offered the option to download safari as well. So i did, and i’ve been using it for a day or so, …

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## [ebay scammer](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ebay-scammer/54080)

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**Author:** [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ebay-scammer/54080 "2008-08-29T08:16:00Z")

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Alright, I listed up something on ebay. Specifically list will only ship in US, blah blah blah, thought I checked off something that wouldnt allow people with 0 feedback to bid, whatever. so some fuck with no feedback …

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## [my Xbox 360 crapped the bed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-xbox-360-crapped-the-bed/53346)

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**Author:** [@Poose22](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Poose22)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-xbox-360-crapped-the-bed/53346 "2008-08-29T08:13:33Z")

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i went to go play some good ol NHL 08 on my 360 a little bit ago, and when i turn it on, all i experience is sound, but no video on my TV. yes i did check to see if TV was selected on my audio cable and made sure it was…

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## [iTunes issues](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/itunes-issues/53507)

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**Author:** [@focusinprogress](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/focusinprogress)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/itunes-issues/53507 "2008-08-29T08:10:12Z")

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well, once all of a sudden i opened iTunes…and got the message to the effect of “library location not found, a copy has been made called library\_damaged\_08.xml” oooook so then it wouldnt find about half of the songs, a…

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## [Fish people, step in.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fish-people-step-in/54051)

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**Author:** [@PureXTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureXTC)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fish-people-step-in/54051 "2008-08-29T05:49:24Z")

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I have a 125 gallon fresh water tank. Live plants, plenty of hiding spaces. I have 6 maturing red belly piranhas. I am going to add a plecko (spelling?) to the tank soon, to help clean it up. It is about twice the si…

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## [For everyone who thinks their job is boring](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-everyone-who-thinks-their-job-is-boring/53953)

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**Author:** [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2008, 5:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/for-everyone-who-thinks-their-job-is-boring/53953 "2008-08-29T05:03:11Z")

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I am sitting in one of my branches in Bradford PA since the local manager wanted today and tomorrow off. There is one other person here and she is handling all of the orders like she usually does. I have never been at su…

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