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It seems to me like typical Russians who side with Putin are brainwashed to the point of having Stockholm Syndrome. I mean, they claim he is their democratically elected leader, but after the election (of which he got 140% of the vote), he amended the election laws to stay in power pretty much forever. Add the fact that their constitution does grant the right to assemble and protest, anyone who tries are largely condemned and punished, and even tortured. If any elected leader in a free country to even attempt that, they would be thrown out of office and deal with a huge political backlash. Yet, despite the recent genocides and invasions the Russian government has done, they seem to always side with him? And not just him, but Stalin as well. Why can't these people open up to the truth. The reason the world seems to be closing in on them cause nobody wants to associate with them. I just don't get it. It seems like Stockholm Syndrome to me.

I am very anti-social networking for various reasons. I have been employed over that last 16 years with major financial and technology companies over the years, all without linked in. I am at a point were I am looking to try to find a different career path, and a couple resume services are swearing by their linkedin profile creation services, but I think is just sales BS. What are some of your thoughts and experiences?

Just curious, how loud would something that is over 9000 decibels be? Is there anything in the universe that would be capable of making such a sounds?

Just curious, just so I can yell... "It's over 9000!!!!!!!"

... and then shoot you :)

Seriously... I think the world ending, but a breed of super Mayan's who mastered time travel saved us onto a holodeck so we wouldn't be in shock when the world ended... anyone else agree?

I'm close to 40, in decent shape, well employed, intelligent, somewhat funny, all that good stuff, just socially inept. Any suggestions on how to get a date? I know it sounds desperate to ask, I'm not really, but the only way to learn is to ask.

I am considering an 2013 SLK 250. I like the black or ash/black interior. I am still split on the exterior color. I am considering Mars Red or Lunar Blue Metallic (see www.mbusa.com to look at colors), which one do you think I should go with. Keep in mind, I am a 40 year old male, looking for a car that communicates fun :)

I am currently looking at a 2013 Porsche Boxster and a Merdedez SLK (250) most likely. I am not a huge car enthusiest, I just want a convertable that is confortable and has a great ride. The Boxster was a great ride, but a bit more than the SLK. The SLK was also ok, but may be just a bit more cramped on the inside. Just wondering if anyone had any experiences or recommendations, as well as reason why you would go either way.

I am a salaried employee with a major IT company. My boss wants me to take the lead for a particular subject matter, but the ammount of work that comes with it is WAAAAAAY too much for one person. I have stated numerous times, we needed at least 3-4 more people doing very specific tasks, but it's been 7 months and we still don't have the people. Addtionally, he keeps telling me change is on the way, he doesn't want to see me stuffer, but things ALWAYS get worse. His expectation is that all team members work 100 hours a week, and be available 24x7. I want to commit suicide, and have sought councelling, but I can't go cause of work. I would just quit, but I don't think I would be able to get unemployment benefits. I just don't know what to do anymore.

Back in the day, when I started my career, I generally worked 9-5 and occationally on call when something was seriously not working. These days I find that I am working 60+ hours and am still have to do oncall stuff. Are there any roles in IT that follow some more standard hours? Perimeter networking is my specialty.

I got a ticket to the Ultra Music Festival, but I noticed on the ticket that is in her name. Do you thnk I will have any issues getting in?

My brother has a Nissan Frontier which has some serious issues. It's only a few years old, but has mileage beyond the warenty. Anyway, he had an issue where he had an engine problem and a coolant leak. He took it to a shop, and they replaced the water pump. After he got it back, the engine indicator light came, and had the same problem with the water pump, and had a coolant valve replaced or something like that. Anyway, had the water pump go on him yet again, and now we suspect it is something within the engine block. We suspect a cam might be bent, and that is causing the issues with the water pump. So that is the background, here are my questions.

1) Does the Nissan Frontier have a know issue that causes this?

2) If it isn't a known issue, what could it be?

3) How much would it cost to fix something like this?

4) Even if it is fixed, how long with the repair last? Should he just consider trading int instead?

Just wondering, feel free to chime in :)

I am looking at attending the 2011 Ultra Music Festival in Miami in March. They advertise a GA and VIP 3 day pass. They say with the VIP pass, you get to meet the DJs, I would personally love to meet deadmau5, and it would be worth the cost of admission. Has anyone ever got the VIP pass or can confirm you get to actually hang out with the DJs?

I understand that Daft Punk is producing the soundtrack for Tron, but I can't help but feel that some of Deadmau5's stylings would be an awesome fit for the movie. Anyone know if any of Deadmau5's songs or remixes will be included in the soundtrack? -keeping my fingers crossed

Last year, I said the Philadelphia Flyers, granted they are my local team and I am a big fan, but they had loads and loads of top talent last year and felt the really were a great team and could make it happen. Granted the one thing there were missing was solid gold tending.

So who is going to take Lord Stanley's Cup this season? State your reasons why with your answers.

They say you should have 3-6 months of your income set aside for a rainy day, depending on whether you have access to additional funds by other means. Currently, I have a fund that is about 60% of my current gross, though part of that I was going to use for a new car when the time comes, rather than finance it. So technically I should be covered.

How much do some of you out there have set aside for the day you get laid off or can not otherwise work? Should funds be 3-6 months of your net or gross income set aside? Is having too much set aside a bad thing?

It just seems like nobody does anymore, including me. :(

Was it planned for Wayne Gretzky to light the outdoor cauldron by himself, or did the Great One come thru in the clinch yet again and improvised by running it himself and lighting it?

I think that would be awesome if he improvised, the Great One lives up to his name!

Really an open ended question. What does it for you when it comes to a guy? I is it looks? Passion? Money? Sincerity? A good Lover?

Please don't say confidence, that answer makes absolutely no sense to me.