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**Myrrh_Quetz** · 2012-09-21 08:20

So, my TV's picture went Black yesterday. There's sound but no picture. Do I need to buy a new TV or is there a way this can be fixed? It is a Plasma Screen TV.

**Isiolia** · 2012-09-21 09:34

Originally Posted by Myrrh_Quetz

So, my TV's picture went Black yesterday. There's sound but no picture. Do I need to buy a new TV or is there a way this can be fixed? It is a Plasma Screen TV.

Assuming that you've already verified connections/etc...

Most likely it's a problem with one of the circuitboards in your TV, which shouldn't be that hard to replace (but not necessarily cheap). For some, it might be a matter of blow capacitors that you could possibly replace for a few bucks and some soldering. Bringing it to a repair shop would likely be more definitive, but you could also just try Googling your particular model TV and the problem and see what you get. If it's a common problem for the model, you should get some good info to go on.

**Anoat** · 2012-09-24 17:27

Obvious Facebook scam is obvious, saw a nice pic of giant boobs with several of friends tagged in them with caption "hittin up the clubs call me or just call me if you are a hott guy lol" followed by a phone number. As stated, obvious scam is obvious, but I was always curious as to what would actually happen if you called. Anyone brave enough to give it a try? I assume no responsibilities if you get hacked or w/e. Number is in spoiler.

Spoiler: show

**Xno Kappa** · 2012-09-25 23:12

I'm trying to remember a song, I don't the know the name and I don't know the lyrics but I remember it being some heavy profound happy sad song. I know it's like from the late 70's or early 80's or maybe early 70's. That time-frame in general. I think the chorus went something like "And it alll!" and that's all I got...

EDIT: I know movies use it a lot.

**Mellema** · 2012-09-26 01:48

Originally Posted by Hirokei Kiaza

I'm trying to remember a song, I don't the know the name and I don't know the lyrics but I remember it being some heavy profound happy sad song. I know it's like from the late 70's or early 80's or maybe early 70's. That time-frame in general. I think the chorus went something like "And it alll!" and that's all I got...

EDIT: I know movies use it a lot.

Good Night Saigon?

**Aksannyi** · 2012-10-01 11:08

Do those weight loss supplements actually work? Or just a scam?

I work out (when I have time, I work 70 hours a week) and try to eat right, just need a little extra help.

**Stumblingdrunk** · 2012-10-01 11:28

Originally Posted by Aksannyi

Do those weight loss supplements actually work? Or just a scam?

I work out (when I have time, I work 70 hours a week) and try to eat right, just need a little extra help.

The short answer is no they don't work, but without naming one its impossible to provide a better answer. Working out "when you have the time" won't get you results. You don't need a "little extra help" you need to commit to an effective workout plan. Trying to eat right is nowhere near as effective (some might argue its not effective at all) as working out.

**Kerberoz** · 2012-10-01 11:32

Originally Posted by Aksannyi

Do those weight loss supplements actually work? Or just a scam?

I work out (when I have time, I work 70 hours a week) and try to eat right, just need a little extra help.

calories out > calories in

Anything else is a waste of time. Some supplements may be worthwhile in certain cases for certain things:
http://www.informationisbeautiful.ne...l-supplements/
but most are a waste of money, and none of 'em cheat thermodynamics.

**Aksannyi** · 2012-10-01 11:35

The problem is my job. I'm well aware that I need to work out more - but I can't tell my job to go fuck itself, as much as I'd like to. (Ohhhhh, I'd like to.) I get one day off a week and during my work week, I'm lucky to get six hours of sleep a night. Not exactly conducive to a regular workout schedule.

I know I have to make a change but easier said than done, and until I find another job I can't leave this one.

I kinda figured they don't work but I was curious anyway.

**Cream Soda** · 2012-10-01 11:46

You'll pretty much have to just rely on eating less and healthier then.

The way most diet pills are

They either:
A) Don't work
B) As soon as you stop taking them, you go back to the way you were, so only a short term benefit

**Stumblingdrunk** · 2012-10-01 11:46

Have a lunch break? Eat as you work and spend your break walking or running.

**Aksannyi** · 2012-10-01 11:52

Nope. The most I get is two 10 minute breaks.

Yes, my job totally sucks and I need to get out. :/ I do walk around the parking lot sometimes, but I work at night and I'm not entirely sure it's safe to walk by myself at night.

I have been actively looking for another job though, so until I find it, I'll just deal with it. Appreciate the help.

**Cream Soda** · 2012-10-01 11:55

You'll pretty much have to just rely on eating less and healthier then.

can still do that

**SephYuyX** · 2012-10-01 12:23

Im up to 50lb loss without doing a shit ton of work in just about three months.

East less, much less (im about 600~1k cal a day), and walk/jog/run for an hour atleast twice a week, three if you can. An hour is about 4 miles for a normal person. Im doing a 3mile jog in 45min and slowly improving on.

I use shakes to help keep cals down, and yeah, the key is to maintain after finishing the diet. When im off the diet I plan on doing Granola for breakfast, (still working on finding a easy/repeatable/healthy lunch), and just a normal home cooked dinner. As long as you keep portions down, you can eat pretty much anything.

**Cream Soda** · 2012-10-01 12:24

wow that's a little haha. That's like a bag of lemon heads

**SephYuyX** · 2012-10-01 12:31

Pretty much, man.
Im not really sure how I ate so much in the past. I can eat an egg or two in the morning and it will last me well in to the afternoon.

**Cail** · 2012-10-01 12:43

i havent been tracking my calorie intake myself, but ive dropped around 33 pounds since april, 16 since august 1. been walking almost every day, at least 5 miles since august 1 cept the past 2 weeks ive been lazy. i blame borderlands 2.

**gt_killa** · 2012-10-01 18:13

Does AT&T sales rep knows when are the iphone shipment are coming in to their store? I called a bunch of place and 100% of the time they all answered with they have no idea when they'll receive the next shipment, do they really don't know or just saving the phones for walk-in customers?

**Anoat** · 2012-10-01 18:38

Originally Posted by Aksannyi

Do those weight loss supplements actually work? Or just a scam?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlistat

Or as it is known in the OTC version, Alli. FDA approved. It works by punishing you with anal leakage and explosive diarrhea if you don't follow the low fat, low calorie diet it recommends. Think of it as a Boot Camp instructor for your colon.

**Orden** · 2012-10-03 16:20

I used to have perfect skin but since I started wet-shaving with a DE razor I've noticed little bumps on the back of my head (where my shaving is the worst). Are these going to be a permanent part of shaving? How do I prevent them? Will they go away if I stop shaving? I'm really vain and my skin is one of the only things I got going for me.

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