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    Advice on kitty proofing house..

    If you are worried about clawing/scratching, please look into Alternatives to Declawing, Nail Caps for Cats
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    Civilized game forum? Does it exist?

    Ars Technica's forum, 'Gaming, Extra Strength Caplets' fits the bill. It is fairly mature and has a high signarl-to-noise ratio. I've been there for years and it is good. Ars OpenForum 3.0b - Powered by eve community
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    My car is biting the dust...advice?

    My guess - loose tie rod(s). They aren't much of an issue at low speed, but when changing speeds and at highway speeds they can cause alot of issues. This includes noise, uneven tire wear, excessive vibration, and more. If this is the problem, hope that you haven't had it long enough to wear one...
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    Buyer Beware - Misleading 5.8 GHz phones

    Panasonic is not blameless in the cordless phone world either. I bought a Panasonic 2.4 GHz phone a few years back and guess what? It was only 2.4 from base to handset. 900 MHz back. This crucial information was buried at the back of the manual, inside the box, with no mention of it outside. The...
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    Farewell Miss Kitty

    My condolences. It is difficult to lose a companion of so many years. My family had a cat for over 20 years. Rascal was a wild/farm cat, long hair and a 'take-no-shit' attitude. I cried the day we had to put her to sleep. I thought she would live as long as I did as we got her just before I was...
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    Problems with a DELL LCD TV vs. Direct View

    It could be that the graininess is a side-effect of the scaling the LCD has to do to bring the component signal up to the resolution of the display. Is there an option on the LCD to not scale or zoom up the signal? Also, it could be the DVD(s) that you are using. Some use very high...
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    Bride and Prejudice discussion

    In Canada at least, its the 25th of February. I'm not sure about the U.S.
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    Bride and Prejudice discussion

    Last night I saw a preview showing of this Bollywood-meets-Hollywood movie from the director(?) who gave us Bend It Like Beckham. The show was two hours long. Traditionally, Indian films are 3 hours long. If you are a fan of the Bollywood style of film, then I believe that you will be...
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    Views on Forgiveness

    I would have to say that forgiveness is more you allowing yourself to move on than to forgive what someone did to you. You cannot go and undo what happened (usually) and ultimately, the issue is what baggage you want to live with. You have to decide if its worth holding on to or letting it go...
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    Side effects of Zoloft?

    Mayo Clinic is a good resource for drug information, I've found. Zoloft on Mayo Clinic website Quite thorough there.
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    Relo to Manassas, VA- Rent or Buy?

    Wow. Kudos to you. You're in a position of power. =) You can still say no, but now you've got'em over a barrel. =)
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    Relo to Manassas, VA- Rent or Buy?

    I haven't been in exactly the same situation but I can shed some light on the subject. First thing to do is document your expenses, income, taxes, etc. of your place in Orlando. Then divide a piece of paper in two columns and start listing the positives in one and the negatives in the other...
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    Old Tv Only Bringing In Cannels 2 - 13

    Some old TVs only had tuners that worked up to channel 13. And I mean OLD. Either way, I'd suggest using a VCR to tune and change channels. Repairing will likely cost more than the cost for a new one.
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    DVD Review HTF REVIEW: The Shawshank Redemption - Two Disc Special Edition.

    I love the Shawshank Redemption. To me, it is clear that Andy is innocent. He's the opposite of the warden. He works within the rules while the warden flaunts them. I agree with the dream interpretation of the ending. Even if it was real, it speaks to the redemption of Red and the justice for...
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    Cordless Drill: Best Battery Longevity?

    I agree, Todd. I bought a Braun cordless rechargable shaver about 5 or 6 years ago. Their instructions explictly say you can charge when the light starts flashing red but I ignore it and let it run until its totally drained. Then recharge. Still works like a charm. I see other shavers where they...
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