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Re: Audio book without a subscription - 1 year ago

That did the trick. You can't actually buy or gift it on Amazon/audible. Thanks, Mark

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Audio book without a subscription - 1 year ago

I would like to gift the Audio book " I Alone can do it" ...Anyone know the secret to gifting an audio book that doesn't start a subscription process for the receiver? I am listening to it on Libby and it is great.

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Re: I feel lousy (and I'm pretty sure it's not Rona) - 2 years ago

Feel better. Good luck.

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Re: I feel lousy (and I'm pretty sure it's not Rona) - 2 years ago

You received some bad information up there from sekker. The reported rate of false negatives is 20%. However, the range of false negatives is from 0% to 30%, depending on the study and when in the course of infection the test is performed. Most of the flu's are in such a low state and with masks that it is not likely to be flu. If you are truly isolating and masking the most likely culprit if

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Re: I feel lousy (and I'm pretty sure it's not Rona) - 2 years ago

Cough and fever is probably covid-19. Any visitors without a mask? Anyone else visit that you don't see 100% of the time. Was your test a rapid test or a PCR test? The timing of the test is critical. Everyone is different when they shed virus for the test. A test when you feel fine is one of the tricksy parts. Treat it like covid and take your omeprazole for heartburn. Did you get any vaccine ye

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Re: LED TV Mounts with Sound bar Mount and cable management. Suggestions? - 2 years ago

Some options. Cable management needs pictures and potential electrical drawing. So many options out there. A four gang box behind the tv and wrapping cords tightly up out of sight is the easiest.

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Re: Profile of Illinois Adam Kinzinger shows the perils of speaking out against the team captain - 2 years ago

Become a conservative Democrat. I no longer think the republican party speaks for any of the values of conservatives including fiscal responsibility or capitalism. I say do it now before we become a true three party system with D R and Tr as the choices.

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Re: Will the Republican Party become a third party via Orange? - 2 years ago

Once he is gone it will be open season. i don't think he has the staying power but the power of grift is strong with that one. His energy level is low and the likelihood of kicking off due to stress is strong.

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Re: So in the interest of "healing," will Biden pull a Gerald Ford - 3 years ago

I think Pence will become president for a week and pardon the Dumpster fire and family for all federal crimes. It is a risky move but he is a good poodle and would probably do it to say that he is the real 46th president.

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Re: Listening to any good impeachment podcasts? - 4 years ago

I just did an impeachment teach out on Coursera. Some great legal discussions. And some observations about historical impeachments and why they are not super helpful in todays environment.

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Re: Mom's potassium is 5.8. I read that over 6 was dangerous. Her Nurse Practitioner (her granddaughter) didn't mention it - 4 years ago

I agree it is worth retesting. Avoid the high potassium foods such as bananas till you can get it tasted. The granddaughter being the primary care provider is not a good idea. She is on Medicare at that age and can afford a non-family member to oversee her care. NP's are great until they are following family orders because they are family. For example, Dad may want her to have a peaceful ending a

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Re: Amazon Prime question on partial use of Gift Card Balance - 4 years ago

Buy a new 10 dollar card after so there is still 10 for your shared partner.

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Re: ug - seeking medical billing advice for ambulance ride - 4 years ago

I would recommend telling them that balance billing is illegal in your state. Many states don't allow balance billing. Have a lawyer draw it up. Mark

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Re: speaking about heart rate - 5 years ago

It is not uncommon to see heart rates drop with sleep apnea but it can go low during the sleep cycles. If they are having any other signs I would get it checked out. For example, hypertension, morning headaches, insomnia, confusion, shortness of breath.

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Re: "Yes, I did offer [women] acting jobs in exchange for sex, but so did, and still does, everyone." - 5 years ago

Your comment seems very rude. Are you saying there is a reason that actresses and actors should not be subject to harassment? Who is they? You don't specifically state that Producers are taking advantage of the acting field.

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Re: custom printed polo shirts? - 5 years ago

Agreed. Order early from Queensboro and answer promptly when asked to review.

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Re: Have you ever had to fire someone? - 6 years ago

Mavic, sometimes cutting out that one person makes it possible to keep everyone else. You have to look at the greater gains by making a cut. You didn't provide one reason to keep that person.

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Re: Craigslist cars...what's with people asking waaaay over bluebook? - 8 years ago

AT least in Juneau the numbers on KBB and NADA seem to be exactly the same but the NADA descriptions seem to be poorly defined whereas KBB gives clear guidance to the condition of the car. A 2006 Volvo XC90 was listed on Craigslist for 12000 which is max at a dealer. Family feels that they should get that same amount from a private seller. KBB price is around 8000 and I offered 8400 as there is a

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Re: Editing a map - 8 years ago

The new map would be linked to the pages of Regional Councils but also be part of a brochure with a small pie piece pulled out showing the region. Magazine brochure style. It would be nice to zoom in and see the boundaries if a link to the map was done i.e. google maps but mostly just an improved map since a few of the boundaries are no longer correct.

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Editing a map - 8 years ago

I would like to edit a map of Alaska to have 7 regions. I was wondering if anyone had suggestions as to what would be the best way to get something done that allowed zooming and or editing. The above is an example that needs updating. Any help is appreciated as to direction on how to make this map. I looked at google mapmaker but it seems out of order.

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Re: Why are there no female airline pilots? - 8 years ago

There are.

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Re: Finland Macbook Pro White Screen of Death - 9 years ago

I may have her repeat that. I believe this is the laptop I installed a hybrid drive in. Was working great until yesterday.

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Finland Macbook Pro White Screen of Death - 9 years ago

Our daughter has the white screen of death on her two year old Macbook pro. She is in Finland doing an exchange program and we will not be visiting till April. She is in Imatra. Thoughts on repair or replacement for the most reasonable cost. We live in Juneau AK and our nearest apple store is in Anchorage. Will be in Cleveland in October. Any advice is appreciated? Can we send a replacement to

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Re: Daughter going to Finland - 9 years ago

The visit would be mainly for my benefit. I think we would be able to visit at the end of the 2nd semester after she does EuroTour but my wife won't have a lot of built up time so Easter would work better than at the end. I am trying to see all the positives and not be selfish. I don't wear thongs but my wife does.

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Daughter going to Finland - 9 years ago

Our daughter is off to Finland for a 10 month exchange program for her Junior year. I am thinking ten months is too long to be gone from your family and it would be a good idea to visit for Easter. I am very excited for her for the opportunity but High School away for a year just seems like a really long time. I will miss her very much but I also think this is a chance to grow into the awesome we

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Re: MBP or Air for daughter starting college? - 9 years ago

Remember that if it gets stolen which is very likely in college it will be easier to get a new one. If you have a good homeowners insurance then make sure to add it. The air will hold up as well as the pro if you have a good case and backpack. You know your daughter best. Mine was a beast and tore up a Macbook within the first year of ownership for her. She was ever so much more careful when she

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Re: The REAL State of the Union - 9 years ago

So many falsehoods in this poster.

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Re: Verdict? Is iOS7 ok on iPad3 and original iPad mini? - 9 years ago

You may lose a tiny bit of speed but gain some new features in my opinion. I don't like everything about iOS 7 but lots to like and speed reduction was not significant in my opinion and you may see an increase as a newly formatted device always seems speedier (at least to me)

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Re: Projector - 9 years ago

Went with an Epson MX 5220. Came with carrying case, remote, projected fairly powerfully in my living room on our white textured wall hooked up via hdmi to macbook. Has a small speaker on it and was projecting about 3000 lumens. Good enough after all the confusing web site reviews. Definitely a lot of choices. Since this was for work and not for my home entertainment system I didn't look for the

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Re: Projector - 9 years ago

Probably a Five or Six foot size and as many connections as possible. I have a HP laptop and a Macbook Pro Retina with mini display port and an iPad for connecting to the projector.

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