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  1. Christoph

    Inexpensive Gas Grill Recommendations

    Just ordered this Great Outdoors grill from homedepot.com: http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...=Yes&pn=098719 Was a better deal on the weekend when they had free shipping.
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    Help - Collections after me for someone else's stuff

    It looks like this should be beyond the statute of limitations, depending on the state that it supposedly happened in. You may want to check the actual state laws to verify this. When you disputed the debt in writing, did they actually provide any documentation that the debt was yours, and...
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    Best (cheapest) place to buy plane tickets?

    How much time do you want to spend searching for the best fare? How much flexibility do you have in your departure times? I would do this: 1. Check the big three travel sites, one will sometimes have different/better deals: Travelocity Expedia Orbitz If you find a flight you want to...
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    What on earth is ACME?

    Here's a list of some Acme-named businesses across the US: http://www.acmecompany.com/Pages/acmemuseum.html
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    Anyone know of good Home Improvement forums/websites?

    Terry Love's Plumbing and Remodel Discussion Forum is good for plumbing issues.
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    The Practice 4-7-03

    Yes, it really was Moonves playing himself.
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    how can I get from dallas to houston for cheap?

    You could fly Continental from DFW to Houston for about $100.
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    Taxes and deductions...(it's coming sooner than you think)

    Have you posed the question to your lawyer in the personal injury case? Granted, she may not be a tax pro, but one would assume a personal injury attorney has some familiarity with these type of settlements, and would work to structure the settlement to minimize the tax consequences to you...
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    How many of us expect to know the age which we die?

    I figure if I make it to 70 I'll be very surprised. When you phrase it in terms of knowing the age which we die, that implies to me an active choice in ending it--which, after having seen people go after a long battle with cancer, isn't a bad thing. My grandfather will be 87 next month. He's...
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    Anybody live in the state of Washington or Oregon?

    Your tax evasion scenario is absolutely correct. At one time, there was a lower sales tax rate in the Washington border counties, but this was ruled unconstitutional. As far as where to consider moving to, I guess it depends on what's important to you. Are you an outdoorsman? Do you want to be...
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    Should I wait to get a new cell phone?

    I'm waiting for Bluetooth.
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    What are the chances of getting audited by the I.R.S.? (Kentucky)

    Many states have a tax that is supposed to be paid in lieu of sales tax for items acquired out of state. For example, Washington state has a "use tax" ( http://search.leg.wa.gov/wslrcw/RCW%...012%20.010.htm ). Since we are not an income tax state, this is, AFAIK, only enforced when buying a...
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    Cashiers Commenting on What I Purchase

    Speaking as a 37-year-old man who only within the last year learned that you *can* freeze bacon...think of the seemingly inane questions as a chance to educate someone.
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    Home equity loan to pay off CC debt?

    Before you do anything drastic like a home equity or consolidation loan, why not call your credit card companies and see if a lower rate is available on your existing accounts? Just call up the customer service number, listen to the voice prompts and figure out what to press to talk to an...
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    Got a Dentist appointment tomorrow...

    If you need to spend health care reimbursement account dollars before they expire at the end of the year, you may want to look into vision care. If you wear eyeglasses or contacts, they are reimbursable--it might be time to get a new pair of glasses. If you or a family member wear contacts...
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    Who has the lowest number of posts per day...

    I've gotta be near the bottom. Looks like I'm averaging about six posts annually.
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