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Re: Dr. Koop's ideal weight calculator is only 'reasonable' one - 16 years ago

Damn, still too fat...

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Re: Expired meds ok to take? - 16 years ago

In New Jersey, the first suggested method is to wrap them up and stick them in the trash (in "non-descript packaging to...avoid trash harvesting"). Going back to the old days...

by Michael - Tips and Deals

Re: Anybody still fax? - 16 years ago

I was just looking at the fax with a dried out cart. I have one more cart and then won't buy any more. We really just use it as a low-end copier.

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Re: Winter Olympics, Can Women's Curling be Far Behind? - 16 years ago

I married a woman who came from the part of the country where curling is popular. She doesn't see the majesty of curling. I love it.

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Re: Acid Reflux Sux - 16 years ago

3d Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > Any doctors here? Should i go get a second > opinion? 3d-I've read all the responses here. Many good ideas, particularly regarding lifestyle issues. I've gone through a couple of episodes, so I have a perspective, as well. I think you should educate yourself, using the materials that the physician

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Re: Anybody buy the Sealy Fenway Mattress deal at Costco? - 16 years ago

If you live in the right part of the country, you might want to check these guys . They sell a couple of different lines, distinguished by the internal springs, etc. Within the lines, they have specific models distinguished by the amount of padding; more padding costs more. They have a "comfort policy" that allows you to bring a mattress back for up to a year if you don't like

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Re: 35 mm Slides to digital format - 16 years ago

I have a Canon S2IS that can focus to the end at the end of the lense. I've been told that it will copy slides into digital format with as good a quality as a high-end scanner. Anybody tried that?

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Re: How to keep salad greens fresh longer... - 16 years ago

I've noticed that the salads in a bag are lasting much longer than a year or so ago. I'm afraid to ask what they've done to make that occur, but it's nice that it doesn't go bad so fast.

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Re: Need some advice about buying a used trombone - 16 years ago

3d Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's pretty much some dude's spit recepticle. You > wanna put that on your lips? Be my guest. Me? > I'll get one at the store all wrapped up and in a > box. Shiny and new. Thank you very much > Yeah, but what if someone had bought it, used it, and then returned it? It could be a never-ending concer

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Re: Follow Up to my ebay engagement ring "situation" - 16 years ago

JPK Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "intended" bid of $3077. She agreed. She also > agreed to pay me cash, so I will not incur a > paypal fee and will be picking it up (so I don't > have to ship it!). Congratulations. But, as always, when you've got an expensive thing in hand and are going to meet someone, please do it in a publi

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Re: Quick bankng opinions wanted. - 16 years ago

Is there a low balance fee of some sort? If so, taking it all out can give you a negative balance if they assign the fee between your check cashing and their officially closing it. You might then get one of those relatively big charges for going negative. I'd write a check for everything except what the low balance fee would be and then ask them to close it and send the rest.

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Re: For those of you who think the Seller should leave Feedback first... - 16 years ago

I'm one of those who thinks a seller should leave feedback first. However, I certainly recognize the validity of a seller protecting himself. I think you are wise to make an active decision as to whether you want to deal with someone. If a seller has a buyer who has left negatives that seemed at all unreasonable, I wouldn't expect the seller to leave feedback first. But, with my 100+ positive

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Re: Need Help With Diamond Purchase - 16 years ago

Stavs Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If I dont show up with a diamond I'm dead. This is why all the rest of the suggestions really won't cut it! I've been buying diamonds for my wife for several years as our house has gotten filled up (nice gift, takes up little room). When I first started, I recognized pretty quickly that I could see the difference

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Re: (W+(D-d)xTQ)/MxNA=Bummer - 16 years ago

endymion Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The formula doesn't work. With Christmas and New > Year's resolution coming so closely together, that > acts basically as a squared term - (X and X-6) > assuming that you fail your New Year's resolution > on New Year's Day. LOL!

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Re: How to Choose Door or Window Company - 16 years ago

I'd do it from someone who doesn't have salespeople to support, tv and print ads to pay for, and a showroom to support. You're paying for all that. I agree with Fritz. Also, getting recomendations on remodelers from friends/relatives makes sense. Look at their work before you hire them.

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Re: Would you date someone who. . .? - 16 years ago

Stress incontinence . But I wouldn't date her. My mother has stress incontinence. Hits too close to home...

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Re: Does anyone have a telephone number for the Apple photo store? - 16 years ago

Last year I had a problem and couldn't find a phone number. I called Apple directly and was told it was only reachable by the email (apple->support->ipohoto->customer service->ordering prints, bottom of page). Made me unhappy, but the email was answered quickly and to my satisfaction.

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Re: fat man walking (across US of A) - 16 years ago

He's walked from Calif to Indiana in 9 months and has only lost 92 pounds! He needs to talk to the "Biggest Loser" trainers.

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Re: BTK killer being sued for gender discrimination - 16 years ago

She ought to be happy she's alive.

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Re: ...buying life insurance - 16 years ago

Ask Clark Howard...

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(W+(D-d)xTQ)/MxNA=Bummer - 16 years ago

Today is the worst day of the year, according to a health psychologist. How do you feel?

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Re: Stupid USPS Money Order question - Scam ? - 16 years ago

This is slightly off topic to the thread, but please be aware that there are reports of counterfeit USPS Money Orders in circulation. Apparently USPS counterpeople are trained to tell. I'd only cash one there, not at a bank.

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Re: Authentification at financial sites - 16 years ago

Thanks for the link. I feel even better now... I don't suppose there is any sort of foolproof authentication process; the E-Trade site says you can logon on a 1 time basis without the code generator if you call and are authenticated. Doesn't sound all that different from Fidelity. The gold/attic model is looking better!

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Re: Authentification at financial sites - 16 years ago

elmo3 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "Authentification"???? > > Authentication, thank you very much. I've been listening to the President too much recently!

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Authentification at financial sites - 16 years ago

I've started getting nervous about online financial interactions. The little accounts don't bother me, but our core investments at Fidelity are substantial. I know that E-Trade is using a customer-carried code generator as a second level authentification scheme. I don't see anything like that or a USB hardware token at Fidelity. Does anybody know of other financial houses that use a h

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Re: Your take on my ebay situation - 16 years ago

I once won a iBook auction. Following that the communication with the seller got really wierd and I got hinky. I offered to pay listing fees + $20 to be done with it. He accepted and I paid him and left happy. Ask her for listing plus something for your time and lost value of the money now vs. after another auction. Choose a number.

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Re: freakin' Black Friday - 16 years ago

Philosophical. Been doing dollar cost averaging for years. It all comes out in the wash...

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Re: eBay feedback etiquette- if such a thing exists. - 16 years ago

voodoopenguin Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I buy and sell. When selling I always ask for an > email to say that the item has arrived safely and > that they are happy with it. I put this request > in the various communications I have with the > buyer including printed out in the actual parcel. I've had this occur and I like it. The

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Re: What's For Lunch? - 16 years ago

Peanut butter/jelly (about twice a year!), banana, carrots. Have you seen the market? Better eat cheap, like me!

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Re: What's For Breakfast? - 16 years ago

Malt o Meal. I had forgotten just how bad that stuff is.

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