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  1. Drue Elrick

    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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    How do I get rid of geckos?

    While I was living in Austin, I had the same problem. I was on the third floor of a complex and it seemed every two or three weeks there'd be a little flesh/pink colored gecko hanging out above the door. I assumed it could sense the coolness of the apartment inside. And yes, they did run inside...
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    Attn: Chili fans - Help judging a cook-off

    I'd suggest drinking milk, swishing it around. Will help absorb/move the oils out of mouth. I find the worst thing is that there is nothing that follows up the spicy stuff so it stays in the intestines longer. Therefore, eat something fibrous along with or after it. As for judging, its quite...
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    Mini Fridge: Do they even make what I need?

    I'd suggest taking a look at Danby's website as they have tons of small fridges and even some small freezers. You could get one of each and still not take up too much room. 3.6 cu. foot upright freezer 3.3 cu. foot fridge (all fridge, no freezer)
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    ATNN: Green thumbs! need Plant suggestions

    There are spice/herb packages that allow you to make your own parsley, sage, etc. and they tend to add a nice fragrance to the area. They aren't overly hard to grow. And unless you have a garden already, you could grab a few very large pots, various vegetable seeds (tomatoes, peas, etc)...
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    TV died, need HDTV recommendation, have 3 year old....

    I'd echo Neil's sentiment. It may not be more than $50-$100 to fix the TV. And you may wish to still fix it and use it for your child or regular 4:3 material to supplement the new flat panel TV.
  21. Drue Elrick

    learning computer programming?

    Look for books published by O'Rielly (they are typically white with some kind of animal on the cover) for the specific language. You can check out various software projects at SourceForge.net if you wish to poke around code. Dive right in - there's alot to see. =)
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    Canadians working and living in the US?

    Based on my experience working in the US, I can make the following recommendations: - Whatever a company promises you, GET IT IN WRITING! Get it in your contract! - A TN work visa (yearly, renewable) is good for short term contracts but a pain if you are planning on staying permanently. A...
  23. Drue Elrick

    Are You A Ketchup Nut?

    Here's the place to get the habanero lime ketchup: Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Shop 618 E 6th St Austin, TX 78701 (512) 499-0766 [email protected] Link to page: Sgt. Pepper's Habanero Lime Ketchup
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    Are You A Ketchup Nut?

    I love ketchup. Not quite a nut, but a recent acquisition may push the envelope. The item in question: Habanero Lime Ketchup from Sgt. Pepper's Hot Sauce, P.O. Box 49565, Austin, TX, 78765. Imagine your favorite ketchup, but with a happy habenero kick and a hint of lime. Super awesome with...
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    Help with kittens

    You say you are cleaning the litter box, but not specifying if you are replacing the litter. If you aren't, it could be a buildup of the urine which is turning the cats off of using it. It could also be that the cats don't like sharing the box. Its hard to tell. You also said that that is where...
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    What to do when you get head aches from low blood sugar levels?

    I'd suggest eating low glycemic index carbs more often. They digest slower so you would be able to maintain your blood sugar level for longer. (ie. whole grain breads versus white bread)
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    Home Theater and Neighbours Question?

    Basement should be okay unless you have some serious subwoofers. Ideally, go next door and talk to your neighbours. Tell them that you have an HT w/subwoofer and that if the noise is ever too loud, please let you know and you'll turn it down. Most reasonable people won't be offended and I expect...
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    Sony 40 inch XBR advice

    An important item that you haven't mentioned is your viewing distance. If you sit too close to a 40" screen, all flaws of the material you are viewing will be magnified. In general, regular analog cable will only look as good as what is sent. And even with the TV upsampling the signal, garbage...
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    Do Video Rental Stores Have a Future?

    Video rental stores will be around for a while. There will always be people who don't want to pay to subscribe to whatever the cable companies want to charge, just for the ability to get VOD. I look at Time-Warner's charges now. To get almost-VOD, you need to subscribe to digital cable, plus...
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    Different films, Same score

    The music used in Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story has been used in many movies. Unfortunately I don't recall their names. Just that there have been so many. =/
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