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		<title>How to erase a blackberry 8100 &#8211; how to delete all data</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 18:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I had a problem, and spent some time looking for a solution. Since it was a pain to find out how to erase all my data (hard reset) on a Blackberry 8100 from t-mobile, I thought I would post the process here and save someone some time.

In the device options, click Security Options.
Click General Settings
Press [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I had a problem, and spent some time looking for a solution. Since it was a pain to find out how to erase all my data (hard reset) on a Blackberry 8100 from t-mobile, I thought I would post the process here and save someone some time.</p>
<ol>
<li>In the device options, click <strong>Security Options.</strong></li>
<li>Click <strong>General Settings</strong></li>
<li>Press the <strong>Menu</strong> key.</li>
<li>Click <strong>Wipe Handheld.</strong></li>
<li>Click <strong>Continue</strong></li>
<li>Type <strong>blackberry</strong></li>
</ol>
<p>Good luck!</p>
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		<title>Download updates and software from Microsoft even without the Windows Genuine Advantage check</title>
		<link>http://pintmaster.com/20061215/download-updates-and-software-from-microsoft-even-without-the-windows-genuine-advantage-check/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Dishonest]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been trying to figure out how to keep your Windows up to date so you dont spread viruses, but are concerned that if you update, Windows will stop working?
muBlinder is a piece of software that allows you to bypass Microsoft's Genuine Advantage check and download their software - such as Windows Desktop Search [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you been trying to figure out how to keep your Windows up to date so you dont spread viruses, but are concerned that if you update, Windows will stop working?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.p2plife.com/forums/Official_muBlinder_Page-t320.html">muBlinder</a> is a piece of software that allows you to bypass Microsoft's Genuine Advantage check and download their software - such as Windows Desktop Search 3.0, Windows Defender, Internet Explorer 7.0 (which breaks Outlook 2003). It's available and update from the <a href="http://www.p2plife.com/forums/Official_muBlinder_Page-t320.html">p2plife forums</a> (unfortunately you need to register to download it), but the solution works, and is relatively easy to update. Another solution that doesnt allow you to download the extras is <a href="http://windowsupdate.62nds.com/">WindizUpdate</a>, a plugin for firefox that replicates the way Windows Update works.</p>
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		<title>IE7 Breaks Outlook 2003</title>
		<link>http://pintmaster.com/20061212/ie7-breaks-outlook-2003/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:31:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
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How ridiculous does that statement look! If you were wondering why your headers stopped printing when you print your outlook email, that is the answer. By installing Internet Explorer 7, you are foregoing your right to consistently print header information in Outlook. Several people in my office were reporting that some of their emails were [...]]]></description>
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How ridiculous does that statement look! If you were wondering why your headers stopped printing when you print your outlook email, that is the answer. By installing Internet Explorer 7, you are foregoing your right to consistently print header information in Outlook. Several people in my office were reporting that some of their emails were printing without the header info. Upon doing a search in google for the phrase "email only prints text of the message", I found the <a href="http://help.lockergnome.com/office/Outlook-2003-prints-body-header-information-ftopict889192.html">following discussion @ lockergnome</a></p>
<blockquote><p>I believe this problem started when IE7 was installed as I haven't seen it on machines that still have IE6.</p></blockquote>
<p>and then another frustrated user:</p>
<blockquote><p>ts definitely IE7 there are so many people (not just in these forums but also in others across the net) having the same problem - me too.</p>
<p>Microsoft are exceptionally quiet on this front. the only known solution i've seen is to uninstall IE7 &#038; go back to IE6. i hae tried other fixes ie re-editing HTML back into plain &#038; then putting back to HTML - this works sometimes - but sometimes not &#038; is very time consuming.</p></blockquote>
<p>So, what did I do? I removed IE 7 from all of my users computers and faster than you can say "microsoft needs help", they were all printing Outlook emails with headers again.</p>
<p>Im in the process of reviewing Office 2007 and Windows Vista, and it wont be much different than this review. </p>
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		<title>Move iTunes to an external drive on your Mac &#8211; intelligently</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 18:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few ways to move your iTunes collection to a different location. Here is an intelligent way that leverages the *nix underpinnings of Mac OS X using symbolic links.


Close iTunes
Locate your music collection in the Finder (it should be the folder "iTunes" under "Music" in your home folder
Move it to the new location! [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="right" id="image266" src="http://www.pintmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/external_drive.png" alt="External Drive" />There are a few ways to move your iTunes collection to a different location. Here is an intelligent way that leverages the *nix underpinnings of Mac OS X using symbolic links.</p>
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<ol>
<li>Close iTunes</li>
<li>Locate your music collection in the Finder (it should be the folder "iTunes" under "Music" in your home folder</li>
<li>Move it to the new location! Just drag and drop, we're going to fix it in a second</li>
<li>Right click on iTunes in the new location and select "Make Alias"</li>
<li>Move the alias to the location your old iTunes folder is. It is probably called "iTunes alias" or similar</li>
<li>Drag your old iTunes library to the trash</li>
<li>Rename "iTunes Alias" to "iTunes"<a id="p265" rel="attachment" class="imagelink" href="http://www.pintmaster.com/20061109/move-itunes-to-an-external-drive-on-your-mac-intelligently/itunes-alias/" title="iTunes Alias"><img align="right" id="image265" src="http://www.pintmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/itunes_alias.thumbnail.png" alt="iTunes Alias" /></a></li>
<li>Open up iTunes and check to see that your music is still there and working!</li>
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<p>This gives you flexibility if you need to reorganize or free up space. By creating an alias (symbolic link), iTunes treats the music collection as if it was never moved!</p>
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		<title>You have committed copyright infringement. This is your second warning</title>
		<link>http://pintmaster.com/20061022/you-have-committed-copyright-infringement-this-is-your-second-warning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bittorrent]]></category>
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Worried about getting busted using Bittorrent? You probably should be since it doesnt hide your identity. It seems that downloading movies is more likely to get you busted than other content. I have several friends who got notices from their internet provider after downloading movies. You may be able to do that safely too!
What you [...]]]></description>
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Worried about getting busted using Bittorrent? You probably should be since it doesnt hide your identity. It seems that downloading movies is more likely to get you busted than other content. I have several friends who got notices from their internet provider after downloading movies. You may be able to do that safely too!</p>
<p><a id="p233" rel="attachment" class="imagelink" title="Peerguardian 2" href="http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/index.php/20061022/you-have-committed-copyright-infringement-this-is-your-second-warning/peerguardian-2/"><img align="right" title="Peerguardian 2" id="image233" alt="Peerguardian 2" src="http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/peerguardian.thumbnail.gif" /></a>What you have to do is run a piece of software in the background called "<a target="_blank" title="Peer Guardian 2" href="http://phoenixlabs.org/pg2/">PeerGuardian 2</a>". The way it works is by blocking IP addresses. Your list is updated based on a master list, and you can choose if you want to block corporations, educational institutions, governments, etc.</p>
<p>In non-technical terms, internet addresses, just like physical addresses can be traced to their owners. By blocking addresses that are more likely to be tracking copyright infringement or sending bad data, it enables you to sneak under the radar and continue to download.</p>
<p>As always, be careful where you get your torrents from and use a reputable source like piratebay or tvrss. While I am on the subject, I'll give a plug for <a href="http://utorrent.com">¬µTorrent</a> too! It's a great windows based bittorrent client. If you are on a mac, <a href="http://www.bitrocket.org/">Bitrocket</a> is increasing in quality at a really fast pace. The built in search is awesome.</p>
<p>Worried about getting busted for music? <a href="http://allofmp3.com">allofmp3</a> is still up and running, and according to them is legal! I dont know about that, but $2 an album is the price music <em>should </em>be!</p>
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		<title>How to beat heat stroke &amp; heat exhaustion.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2006 05:39:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Playing sports in the Texas summer is brutal. Growing up in Singapore, I used to get heat stroke / exhaustion playing soccer in the summer. I would come home with a headache, often vomit, and require excessive amounts of sleep. It didnt seem to matter if I had enough fluid beforehand, during and after the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Playing sports in the Texas summer is brutal. Growing up in Singapore, I used to get heat stroke / exhaustion playing soccer in the summer. I would come home with a headache, often vomit, and require excessive amounts of sleep. It didnt seem to matter if I had enough fluid beforehand, during and after the game, I would still sometimes feel sick!</p>
<p>I think I have found the solution:</p>
<p><a class="imagelink" title="Clif Shot Lemonade" href="http://www.pintmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/clifshot.jpg"><img align="right" title="Clif Shot Lemonade" id="image208" alt="Clif Shot Lemonade" src="http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/clifshot.thumbnail.jpg" /></a>Information online tells you to drink water, water, water and maybe gatorade if you like. Well, I am suggesting trying an electrolyte formula - such as the following from Clif. This is probably going to do more for you than the high fructose full gatorade crapola. I've purchased some and will be trying it on myself in the upcoming games to see how I fare. I will hydrate myself with this before the game, have a water bottle full during the game and use it after aswell. I'll keep you updated on how well it works!</p>
<p><strong>Update: </strong>The stuff works! I usually drink two pint glasses before the game and then a cooler full during the game and then a pint glass when I get home. I still feel tired - dont get me wrong, but I dont get the immobilizing headaches and vomiting like I used to!</p>
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		<title>How to be popular on myspace Part 2</title>
		<link>http://pintmaster.com/20060812/how-to-be-popular-on-myspace-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2006 15:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By now you've read my insanely useful article: How to be popular on MySpace part 1. Well, now we're gonna start talking to people to see what works and what doesnt when trying to meet people!
By now you've got an awesome profile and people are probably sending you messages! If not, dont worry! We'll get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By now you've read my insanely useful article: <a href="http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/index.php/20060725/how-to-be-popular-on-myspace/">How to be popular on MySpace part 1</a>. Well, now we're gonna start talking to people to see what works and what doesnt when trying to meet people!</p>
<p>By now you've got an awesome profile and people are probably sending you messages! If not, dont worry! We'll get that started right now.</p>
<p><a id="p205" rel="attachment" class="imagelink" title="Picture 5.png" href="http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/index.php/20060812/how-to-be-popular-on-myspace-part-2/picture-5png/"><img align="right" title="Picture 5.png" id="image205" alt="Picture 5.png" src="http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/Picture%205.thumbnail.png" /></a>The best way to find interesting people that you may be able to meet is to "browse" for people in your area. Put in your zipcode, and the type of people you are looking to meet. I would just put single women (or men if you are a woman or gay man) within 5 or 10 miles of my zip code that are aged 21 - 27 or something similar. Then, browse the profiles and pick out a few you like.</p>
<p><strong>The Neg</strong><br />
Im going to introduce you to a pick up artist technique called "the neg". It wont work on everyone, but generally it works well on good looking people (im not sure how well it works on guys). The idea of a neg is that it is a backhanded compliment. A commonly used example is "Nice nails! Are they real?".</p>
<p>Take a look at the persons pictures, and pay them a backhanded compliment - or say something where they will feel like they have to qualify themselves to you. What most dumbasses do is they will see a picture they like and send the person a message saying "Damn girl, you're smoking!" or something similar to that. The person will probably not respond to that. What they will respond to is something along the lines of "Why dont you ever smile in any of your pictures? You're kinda cute like my little sister:)". Most good looking people on myspace will have some sort of "bitch shield" up to random strangers saying things to them. However, if you point out something that no one else has, they will feel compelled to qualify themselves to you and win you over.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold">Banter</span><br />
You can use a neg a few times in conversation to banter back and forth. If you do it too much, they take it as offensive and will stop talking to you. Alternatively, you may want to ask them a question that makes them think, or something that they will feel like they want to share their opinion about. Look at their profile for clues on this. I sometimes say that I am new to houston and I need to know the hot places to go for dancing or something like that. This does two things. It makes them curious about from where you came and also has them think about what cool places they would recommend so as not to disappoint you.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold">Moving from myspace to the real world</span><br />
This is probably the hardest step. It is definitely a lot easier if the other person asks you first. Basically, you should at some point start talking about what you like to do. I've tried a few things that seem to work. Challenge the person by saying things like "We could never hang out - we are too similar! We would argue all the time!". Question them about how fun they actually are. You want the other person to invite you to a location where they are going with friends. This is much better than trying to set up a "date" per se. Remember, if you are a guy inviting a woman, the chances of her coming are slim to none by herself. Suggest that she bring her friends to the place you guys will be. It helps if there is a special event going on there that night. If you are a guy and the girl invites you somewhere, the best thing to do is show up with some girls also. This gives you additional credibility as a guy who women find attractive.</p>
<p>Remember... dont take anything too personally. You will get rejected more than you will be invited out. The success rates at a bar / in person are much higher than online, but you can cover a lot of ground much faster online and it is easier to pick out people that you would want to spend time with.</p>
<p>Have fun!</p>
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		<title>How to be popular on Myspace part 1</title>
		<link>http://pintmaster.com/20060725/how-to-be-popular-on-myspace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2006 02:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Myspace is the ridiculously popular social networking site now owned by Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch. There are tons of people on myspace and oodles of hot girls and guys. People browse through profiles all the time to check their owners out. We are obsessed with learning about strangers. So, how do you maximize your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Myspace is the ridiculously popular social networking site now owned by Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch. There are tons of people on myspace and oodles of hot girls and guys. People browse through profiles all the time to check their owners out. We are obsessed with learning about strangers. So, how do you maximize your profile so strangers will obsess over you? Read on!</p>
<p><strong><img align="right" id="image189" alt="my myspace profile pic" src="http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/937038063_m.thumbnail.jpg" />The profile image</strong></p>
<p>This is essentially the first point of attraction. It's gotta be catchy and it's gotta be good. If you are attractive, focus in on it. If you are not attractive, it's really important to make it interesting. Im OK looking, but I decided to take a really crazy picture with my Photo Booth on my Mac and use that. On a page filled with profile images, mine definitely stands out enough that people will look a little longer. The pic doesnt have to be of you, but people are less likely to click if it is your dog or a beer bottle</p>
<p><strong>Other Pics</strong></p>
<p>With your other pictures, you want to show a wide range of things going on. Show yourself partying with lots of different people. Go out for a few nights and bring a camera with you. If you're a girl, take pictures with lots of different guys. If you're a guy, lots of different girls. The better looking the other people are in your pics, the better you look &#038; the more fun you look like you're having. If you seem like a fun person, then people will want to get to know you.</p>
<p><strong>The profile</strong></p>
<p>So, you want to cast the widest net so that people will relate to you. No no no! Be certain about what you like, but also be a little vague in your details. If you lay out your entire life in your profile, there is nothing left for people to learn about you. Avoid the "I grew up in Plainsboro NJ and moved to blah blah blah". That's boring as heck. Make yourself mysterious and intriguing. Instead of saying you are a regional sales representative for xyz widget company, make a joke and say you are a professional superhero. Get imaginative and make it interesting.</p>
<p><strong>Themes</strong></p>
<p>People go all out with their themes on myspace. Im not a big fan of them, but that is just a personal preference. If you do put up a theme, make sure it doesnt take away from the functionality of your page. If people cant read it or use it, it's useless. Also stay away from too many flashing images. That wasnt cool on the net in the 90s and it isnt cool now.</p>
<p><strong>Friends</strong></p>
<p>Make sure you have a good base of existing friends on your profile. I would say that 20 - 30 is probably the minimum you want. Dont go around myspace asking everyone to be your friend so that you end up with 400 friends. You are not Tom. Get your friends to give you credibility by writing on your page and commenting on your pics. The more other people have to say about you, the more cred you get. It's kind of like a seal of approval. If you have a really good friend, make sure they dont bombard your page. You want to show variety and depth.</p>
<p>Once you've built up your profile, you're ready to go and meet people! <a href="http://www.pintmaster.com/wordpress/index.php/20060812/how-to-be-popular-on-myspace-part-2/">Tune in next time to learn how.</a></p>
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		<title>How to get over an ex!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2006 05:02:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no surefire way to get over an ex boyfriend / girlfriend. When you break up, especially after being together for a long time, it is like losing a part of yourself. Do not fear though - it is not losing a part of yourself, it is just "like" losing a part of yourself.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is no surefire way to get over an ex boyfriend / girlfriend. When you break up, especially after being together for a long time, it is like losing a part of yourself. Do not fear though - it is not losing a part of yourself, it is just "like" losing a part of yourself.</p>
<p>There are a common set of 5 stages of grief that people go through during a breakup:</p>
<ol>
<li>Denial</li>
<li>Anger / Resentment</li>
<li>Bargaining</li>
<li>Depression</li>
<li>Acceptance</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Denial</strong></p>
<p>At this point, you cant believe what has happened and you are most likely overwhelmed by shock - half expecting things to go back to "normal".</p>
<p><strong>Anger / Resentment</strong></p>
<p>This is when it gets nasty &amp; you might be inclined to do or say things that you will regret to the other person. You blame the other person for causing the situation or wasting years of your life, or being so difficult. In many ways those things are necessary because essentially fighting with each other and causing hurt makes the break up easier to comprehend for each person.</p>
<p><strong>Bargaining</strong></p>
<p>Im not quite sure that this is next after anger. Apparently,  this is where you will feel inclined to try to convince the person that you can change or they can change and you really should be together. The decision to break up feels wrong and it seems as though the solution is to get back together rather than stay apart.</p>
<p><strong>Depression</strong></p>
<p>It's really quite straightforward. You feel down in the dumps, alone and withdrawn from the world. At this point, the loss is acknowledged and it takes time to deal with it and sort through the issues. This is when you will feel most alone in the world. But dont fret! the best is yet to come.<br />
<strong>Acceptance</strong></p>
<p>The breakup is now in your past. You're able to move forward with your life. Hopefully at this stage, seeing the person doesnt send you backwards in to one of the other stages.</p>
<p><strong><em>What else?</em></strong></p>
<p>Now that you know the stages of grief, you can at least understand what you are going through. Some other things you may experience during grief is a sense of a lost identity. You need to rediscover and redefine who you are without the other person. It's difficult and dangerous because its important to have stability in your life.</p>
<p><em><strong>How to get through it</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Go to the Gym / work out</strong> - This is a fantastic thing to do when you are getting over a break up. Working out releases endorfins in the brain so you feel better than you ordinarily would if you were going through a break up (I am working out 5 - 6 times a week).</li>
<li><strong>Be more social </strong>- Hang out in coffee shops with a good book, make some new friends who dont know your ex, get out of the house!</li>
<li><strong>Generally get more busy - </strong>The less time you have alone to think, the less time you will be sitting alone thinking about your break up. Dwelling on a problem rarely presents a solution. The only thing to help with a breakup is time. If you can allow time to pass without overanalyzing the situation, it will help.</li>
<li><strong>Join a club, group or new activity - </strong>Increase the number of times you do an activity during the week. Take a cooking class. Join a book club. Do something you've always wanted to try. Go travelling!</li>
</ul>
<p>All of these can help you take your mind off grieving for the most part but will allow you to think about it in moments - to process things without dwelling.</p>
<p>In this case, I am taking my own advice! I hope it works for you.</p>
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		<title>Your bachelor pad: How to keep women staying longer</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2006 03:28:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Colin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you're a geek &#038; lets say when you go on a camping trip, or to a lan party, there are certain things that are must haves when you go! Well, this is a list of must haves to keep the women staying longer when you successfully get them to come over.

The Living Room

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So you're a geek &#038; lets say when you go on a camping trip, or to a lan party, there are certain things that are must haves when you go! Well, this is a list of must haves to keep the women staying longer when you successfully get them to come over.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold" /></p>
<p><strong>The Living Room</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Comfy sofa that is good for snuggling and watching a movie (blanket is good too!)</li>
<li>DVDs that girls want to watch (go look at myspace profiles). They dont necessarily have to be ones you dont want to watch</li>
<li>Nice artwork on the wall. You want to show you have taste!</li>
<li>Decent T.V. and Stereo. Girls dont find it sexy to watch movies on your laptop.</li>
<li>Interesting coffee table books - travel, architecture, art, something you are interested in</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold">Refreshments</span></p>
<p>A woman isnt going to stay very long if she is parched or hungry. They, unlike guys cant live on beer and cereal alone. Have the following things available:</p>
<ul>
<li>Diet Coke, San Pellegrino (sparkling water), Fruit Juice</li>
<li>Chocolate (good stuff), Mixed nuts &#038; other snacks, Hersheys Syrup (for chocolate martinis and a whole lot more), Fresh fruit</li>
<li>Champagne (have both cheap and good depending on the woman), Red Wine, White Wine, Good Vodka (Belvedere, Grey goose), Godiva Liqueur (for chocolate martinis)</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold">The Bathroom</span></p>
<p>Everyone has to go to the bathroom eventually. Make sure yours is clean! If you pass that test, make sure there it has the following things to keep her smelling and feeling clean:</p>
<ul>
<li>Nice hand soap is a must. You may not wash your hands after going to the bathroom, but have some soap so she can</li>
<li>Hand Lotion (smaller nice ones from l'occitane en provence will go over really well)</li>
<li>Nice towels (both hand and bath towels - one for you and one for her)</li>
<li>Mints, gum (this way if she has bad breath, she can be discreet about fixing it.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>The Bedroom</strong></p>
<p>If you've played your cards right and gotten this far. Here is what I would recommend</p>
<ul>
<li>Stereo for playing "mood music". Get an iPod Hi-fi and have a playlist set up with your favorite sexual songs. Dont use your laptop, or play things through your xbox. Keep it simple so you can focus on her, and not the technology</li>
<li>Candles - to set the mood and allow you to see if she prefers to turn off the lights</li>
<li>Massage oil / bar - for a little fun</li>
<li>Condoms - discretely within reaching distance from your bed (in case you get lucky)</li>
</ul>
<p>This is just a simple list to get you started. Add some personal touches to each of these areas to let the woman know how unique and interesting you are. You want your place to be somewhere she is comfortable and where she feels like she gets insight into you.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
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