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Re: Is this lego deal available in your area? - 8 years ago

Middle nephew will be very pleased to see this under the tree in 2 weeks. Thanks! Another local store also has the Ninjago version in stock. This is in Columbus, OH.

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Re: Explain like I'm (sixty) five - Medicare - Do you prefer Original Medicare of Medicare Advantage? - 8 years ago

To clarify, an Advantage plan is NOT supplemental coverage. You will have either regional Medicare (Parts A and B) or an Advantage plan (yes there are exceptions such as Cost and Private Fee For Service plans, but they aren't as common). You may choose to buy a supplement policy (Medigap) which is meant to cover the costs that Original Medicare or your MA plan do not cover. FYI, you cannot ha

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Re: Explain like I'm (sixty) five - Medicare - Do you prefer Original Medicare of Medicare Advantage? - 8 years ago

QuoteCMS says"When can I buy Medigap? Buy a policy when you're first eligible The best time to buy a Medigap policy is during your 6-month Medigap open enrollment period, because you can buy any Medigap policy sold in your state, even if you have health problems. This period automatically starts the month you're 65 and enrolled in Medicare Part B, and once it's over, you can't get i

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Re: Explain like I'm (sixty) five - Medicare - Do you prefer Original Medicare of Medicare Advantage? - 8 years ago

QuoteSTLI don't agree with the statement " possibly an additional monthly premium if your taxable income two years back was more than $80K." There is means testing but my memory is that it starts more at about $150k/yr for a single, $200k for a couple. The income related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) starts at $85k in modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) for an individual and $

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Re: how to mail a stack of papers - 8 years ago

> 13oz can be placed in a blue collection bin, but only if shipped by a known mailer. You can be considered a known mailer if you use e-postage. PayPal or USPS.com both can do it.

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Re: What is your MOST USED printer? - 8 years ago

HP LJ 1012

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Re: Double ugh ! Apple now apparently blocking Snow Leopard users from iTunes Radio - 8 years ago

10.6.8 and 11.2.2 - I get the same message as you (10.7 required). Not happening on this 2008 MacBook, so no radio for me.

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Re: I think ebay feedback system is currently messed up (software bug/glitch) - 8 years ago

Just logged a feedback consisting of "Thanks!" and encountered no issues. Either the problem is fixed, or that isn't the problem.

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Re: Going tomorrow to see a feline... - 9 years ago

Dont trust that a cat can't get into the aquariums. I thought small creatures would be safe in those too. That thought went out the window in my teens when I found the family cat happily playing with my pet gerbils while sitting in the middle of their aquarium. Cats tend to be very smart, and can be highly motivated when the mood strikes. With that caution, I'm all for bringing a shelter cat

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Re: My first Mac was... - 9 years ago

Performa 430

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Re: [OT: meow] seeking recommendations for low tracking litter - 9 years ago

Tidy Cats Breeze might be something to look at. The pellets are bigger than standard litter so don't escape the box as easily, and if they do are more easily corralled. The systems are not an inexpensive investment, but I've found that cats take to them pretty easily and do a nice job of reducing both odor and tracking. Supplies do cost a bit more on a monthly basis than name-brand litter.

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Re: eBayers - where can you print Media Rate online? - 9 years ago

Single label via Paypal:

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Re: Surprising eBay shocker - people want old audiocassettes! - 9 years ago

FYI, blank tapes would not qualify for media mail rates. The regulations do permit sound recordings, so tapes that have been used/recorded to and would be recorded over by the buyer are ok, but blank tapes cannot go at media mail rates.

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Re: I-5 bridge north of Seattle collapses - 10 years ago

This is in the Mt. Vernon area.

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Re: How many of you own/have easy access to a Windows PC? - 10 years ago

Work in a PC all day long, and at home have Parallels with Windows on the Macbook.

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Re: A chocolate ice cream review - 10 years ago

Lemon Drop, you make me crave a drive out to the Tillamook Cheese Factory for a cone of Wild Mountain Blackberry. Thanks ever so much. -TL, sad to be 2 thousand miles away from Tillamook

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Re: Misrepresented eBay auction - Received burned DVD - what to do? - 10 years ago

Apple does do VeRO takedowns. They may be interested enough in this seller to take some action or monitor for future possible action. Some googling retrieves their VeRO contact as apple_enforce@opsecsecurity.com. Should you choose to report it to Apple

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Re: Holy cow--JT Elton John impersonation - 10 years ago

A clip of it is on CNN -

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Re: [USPS] Shipping question - First Class vs First Class Pkg - 10 years ago

If it carried Signature Confirmation (SC) and didn't qualify to be shipped as a first class parcel, it was automatically upgraded to priority mail which is allowed to carry SC, and sent on postage due. Your buyer is telling the truth. First class is split up into 4 type of mail: cards, letters, flats, and parcels. You clearly weren't sending a card. Letter prices apply to items weighing under

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Re: tv marathon suggestions - 10 years ago

Big Bang Theory

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Re: Would you trust an eBay seller... - 10 years ago

You can have 2 Paypal accounts, and unlimited ebay accounts. I have 5 of the latter. As long as the ebay accounts don't interact with each other, and all remain in good standing, it's perfectly acceptable. If you want to see what the seller has been selling, and you can't tell from feedback, you can still check 30-day sales history. Just do an advanced search on the seller name and select comp

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Re: Why would you want to buy refurb iPad for $449 - 10 years ago

New iPad 2 is $399. Refurb new iPad (aka iPad 3) is $449 via Apple. New new iPad (aka iPad 3) is $499.

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Re: Paypal - Notice of Policy Updates - 10 years ago

14.3 Agreement to Arbitrate. You and PayPal each agree that any and all disputes or claims that have arisen or may arise between you and PayPal shall be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than in court, except that you may assert claims in small claims court, if your claims qualify. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Ag

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Re: Kitteh says, no, no, no. I don't want to go... - 10 years ago

Any chance BooBoo can get some (more) exercise? I don't remember offhand how old she is, but I think she's an adult to senior? A little playtime suited to her age and any physical limits might help her burn some calories and get her mind off the diet restrictions for at least a little bit.

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Re: Facebook is trying to hijack your email address - 10 years ago

Not that it's a super workaround, but you can hide it from view by the masses.

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Re: Poll: Do you still wear a wristwatch? - 10 years ago

Can't wear a watch, my skin reacts negatively to the metal in most of them, and the models sans metal just feel weird.

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Re: Medicare F/U - 11 years ago

I specialize in Part D, but have some familiarity with the medical side of Part C plans. The below is provided on the basis of general info, does not constitute specific advice, should not be taken as recruitment to sign up for a plan offered by the company I work for, blah blah blah. In 2012 the standard Part B premium is $99.90. Some individuals may be subject to an income-related monthly ad

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Re: Understanding renter's insurance policy - 11 years ago

I know 20K may seem like far more than the total value of your belongings, but when you consider the cost of replacing all of your stuff, you may get pretty close to that. Consider your furniture and decor, clothing, miscellaneous computer equipment , media collection, various kitchen small appliances and food, any large appliances such as washer/dryer, electronics such as tv/audio, etc.

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Re: white macbook LCD bezel cracked - 11 years ago

If the only crack is to the bezel, and the top case itself is not damaged, the bezel isn't really that hard to replace. You don't have to tear down the entire case to do it, though many/most online guides will have you do so. Yes you do have to ensure the cables at the hinge area are not pulled out of their channel, but the bezel itself basically snaps into place. Go slow, don't use extreme force

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Re: white macbook LCD bezel cracked - 11 years ago

How old is your Macbook? The newer it is the more likely it is you will get a replacement. My fall 2006 model the Apple store quit replacing bezels on in fall 2010, and my spring 2008 model has had a replacement bezel as recently as spring 2011. Both of my Macbooks had the screen crack in your photo, and had cracks on the wrist rest part of the case as well. The newer one has more cracks now, but

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