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    I've been looking at the auctions on ebay for a Macbook Pro and I can't believe how the macbook pro's made in mid-2012 still retain their value. Based on that, I can get a mid-2012 macbook pro, i5 processor, 4G memory, 500G HD for around $550 on ebay. I have always been curious about macs due to the audio and recording software and tons of others, but just all around stability.

     

    My question, is there anywhere else other than ebay to look at a decent used macbook pro ? There are a lot of companies that sell off-lease macs on ebay and not sure about them. I am willing to to go to around $600-650.

     

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    Hey Guys,

     

    Need to go onto a construction site in NYC shortly to do a network infrastructure build and want to have comfortable shoes and don't want that added weight of a steel toe shoe. I am guessing that the composite toe shoes are good with OSHA ?

     

    I now need to look for a comfortable pair that looks like and comfortable like a sneaker.

     

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    Hey guys,

     

    Anyone know of plumbing supply shops that carry parts. I am looking for a non-standard pop-up drain stopper that has a smaller diameter (looks like 1 1/8") that what is out there at Home Depot (standard ones are 1 3/8"), as well as the horizontal rod that is smaller.

     

    I thought about replacing the whole pop-up mechanism however it's a pedestal sink and can't get at it without removing the sink in order to remove the pedestal. A simple task would turn out into a project.

     

    You would think that when installing this pop-up mechanism that you would pick a standard size part. I've spent way too much time on this already.

     

    Hoping that there are some plumbers here that can help.

     

    Thanks,

    Ed

     

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    wsaraceni - I always thought that great sounding blues guitars usually came from a Les Paul but I am probably completely wrong after doing some more research.

     

    The other guitar that I thought had an amazing sound was a Gibson ES335 which I think is a semi-hollow that BB King and Clapton played - this was more the sound that I was looking for and very expensive(and I understand that the player has much to do with it as well). Wondering if there is a good copy of this out there.

     

    Mind you, I also love Stevie Ray Vaughan and I know he played a Fender Stratocaster (next on the list) so I may end up going with a Strat, too many choices !

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    A lot of great advice, thanks !

     

    I always thought I had to spend at least 2K on a Gibson LP Traditional/Standard but it appears that there are some good copies out there with Epiphone and Agile and maybe others. So I now have some trying and playing to do at GC. I also heard a Gibson ES-335 that sounded wonderful for blues but am not prepared to pay 3K. I had no idea copies of most high end guitars were made and of course it would be nice to have a Gibson name on the neck (not to mention resale value) but don't think I would be selling it anyways.

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    Just bought myself what I believe is a pretty decent entry level acoustic guitar(Godin Seagull S6) a couple of months ago and love it but I also want to self teach with an electric as well.

     

    I'm no stranger to music in general since growing up in an italian household, my parents had me take accordion lessons and I've learned music theory as well. I still kick myself of not picking up guitar in my younger years. The music theory has come back to me and has helped with reading music. Many decades later now, I want to learn both acoustic and electric guitar.

     

    My question to the guitar players out there is that I have been eying a Les Paul (love the sound). Ideally, I want to get a Gibson that is made in the US but they also have the Epiphone Les Paul copies (owned by Gibson) that I think is made overseas and not sure of the quality. I don't want to get something entry level now that I won't appreciate later as I get better but if I go with the Gibson, they are up there in price, as well as the many models to choose from, Standard, Traditional, Studio, etc (not to mention the many different humbucker pickups available).

     

    I'm interested in learning blues and rock and maybe branch out to other genres and what I've heard so far, Les Paul seems like a good fit for rock and blues. This is for my own enjoyment, playing at home.

     

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    For those of you whose job is to stand and/or walk all day, any comfortable shoe recommendations ? I get home and my feet are aching. I've tried casual skechers shoes and cross-trainers. I think I am looking for something with more padding / insoles ?

     

    I'm working on a large project at the largest convention center in NYC and am walking a million miles a day. This place is huge.

     

    Ed

     

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    Hey what do you guys think of this mega sampler at CI. I know some of the brands but not all of them. worth it for $99 ? Lists for $343

     

    The Motherlode No. 18 includes:
    1 - Gurkha Centurian Double Perfecto (6" x 60)
    1 - Gurkha Warlord (6.75" x 60)
    1 - Gurkha Beast (6.5" x 56)
    1 - Gurkha Vintage Shaggy Gran Rothschild (6.5" x 55)
    1 - Gurkha Beauty (6.5" x 56)
    1 - Oliva Serie 'G' Toro (6" x 50)
    1 - Oliva Master Blends III Robusto (5" x 50)
    1 - Oliva Serie 'O' Robusto (5" x 50)
    1 - Oliva Serie 'O' Robusto Maduro (5" x 50)
    1 - Oliva Connecticut Reserve Robusto (5" x 50)
    1 - Torano Vault Robusto (5" x 52)
    1 - Torano Reserva Selecta Robusto (5" x 50)
    1 - Torano 1916 Cameroon Toro (6" x 50)
    1 - Torano Exodus Gold 1959 Toro (6" x 50)
    1 - Torano Exodus 50 Years Toro (6" x 50)
    1 – Torano Noventa Maduro Torpedo (6.5” x 54)
    1 - CAO Black Ltd. Bengal (6" x 50)
    1 - CAO 'VR' Moby (6" x 50)
    1 - CAO Brazilia Gol! (5" x 56)
    1 - CAO Italia Ciao (5" x 56)
    1 - CAO Mx2 Robusto (5" x 52)
    1 – Alec Bradley Black Market Toro (6” x 50)
    1 – Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Nova (5” x 50)
    1 – Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto (5” x 50)
    1 – Alec Bradley MAXX Brazil Toro (6” x 54)
    1 – Alec Bradley Connecticut Robusto (5” x 50)
    1 – Alec Bradley Nica Puro Toro (5” x 50)
    1 – Casa Magna Colorado Robusto (5.5” x 52)
    1 – Casa Magna Oscuro Robusto (5” x 54)
    1 – 5 Vegas Cask-Strength Toro (6” x 52)
    1 – Man O’ War Side Projects 52C (5” x 52)
    1 – Diesel Unholy Cocktail (5” x 56)
    1 – Pueblo Dominicano Toro (6.5” x 50)
    1 – La Herencia Cubana CORE Toro (6.5” x 52)
    1 – San Lotano Oval Natural Toro (6.5” x 54)
    1 – Ave Maria St. George Belicoso (6” x 54)

  25. Posted

    This is a first for me - didn't realize Amazon sold Lower Parts Kits

     

    http://www.amazon.com/Cmmg-LPK-Lower-Parts-55CA6C5/dp/B008CXIUDQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1387028323&sr=1-1&keywords=ar15+lower+parts+kit

     

    http://www.amazon.com/tacticalambush-com-Ar15-Lower-Part-Kit/dp/B00E1R7UOW/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1387028378&sr=1-2&keywords=ar15+lower+parts+kit

     

    http://www.amazon.com/AR15-Lower-Parts-Tactical-Intent/dp/B00B42EVCG/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1387028403&sr=1-3&keywords=ar15+lower+parts+kit

     

     

     

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