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Best Tips on Finding the Job

Best Tips on Finding the Job

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File synchronization on Mac

File synchronization on Mac

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Levenger's Freeleaf Clipboard

Levenger's Freeleaf Clipboard

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dropfiles vs folders / binders, orgnanizing references

Does anybody use a condensed version of the tickler file? I don't see myself using the 43 folders - most of them will be empty. I just don't get that much paperwork of that kind. There are bills to pay at the end of each week and the odd social calendar reminder.

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iCal to Schedule Mail

iCal to Schedule Mail

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TOPICS: Mac OS X

Outlook annoyances

Outlook annoyances

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TOPICS: Windows

Higher Level Open Loops

Higher Level Open Loops

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Bag Suggestions

Bag Suggestions

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An off-topic post about music (for your aural enjoyment)

Hope posting about a fantastic indie band isn't too "off-topic" for the Grabass forum. If I am out of line, please someone, put me in my damn place.

So anyways, one of my favorite indie-rock acts Division Day are releasing either a cover or a remix of something from their current catalog over the span of 8 weeks (8 songs total) which will make up a "Covers and Remixes EP".

Last Tuesday they released this little doozie - a cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence"

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CD/DVD/Credit Card shredder

Does anyone have any recommendations for a CD/DVD/Credit Card shredder (for personal use)? I only have maybe a few backup DVDs that I no longer need per month so I'm not looking for an industrial-strength heavy duty shredder. Thanks!

 
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