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Ancestry (was Syock)
OK I was just curious when I saw the name pop. We seem to have the same problem Pocahontas has. The Cherokee don't seem to believe Jane Nutt (1800-1870) was an indian. I already knew that because I...
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OT: Even faster quick charging coming from Qualcomm
"According to a new report, Qualcomm plans to upgrade Quick Charge 4.0 next year which will be able to deliver a whopping 32W power output. To put things into perspective, Quick Charge 4.0 supports...
 
Wales: Amazing video captures mysterious cavern full of abandoned cars
Oren posted for all of us... Gee, I missed this one...
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The mounting brackets of the Koolspot shade (made in China)
The mounting brackets of the Koolspot shade (made in China) are in two parts and spring loaded. While one of the parts is made of metal the second part is plastic, hence the tabs that hold the springs...
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Dumb computer games
I've got spider solitaire and my browser open right now. Solitaire gets my attention while a page is loading. Cindy Hamilton
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OT: American taxmen
Are your guys really this petty? "Did you win a pair of high-priced football tickets? Did a friend notice= that old painting on the wall and point out that it=E2=80=99s actually = worth $1,000? The...
 
Need a hobby shop 18702
Looking like a lost puppy. Wanting a hobbie. Model ship. I had a uss constitution, 10,000 parts. Fell off a shelf 40 years ago. Looking for a big ship model with a serious time taking put. Any advice?...
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Kohler LPG generator
Has any one put a Kohler lpg home generator in a detached garage, we live off grid on lake Superior
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Ge Profile Fridge not workiing
Yesterday it started making a clicking noise. Click, click, click... about every 2 seconds. The model number is: PSHS6RGXCDSS I did some searches online and it seems like the mother board may be the...
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emergency milk
I buy Saco Mix 'n Drink powdered milk for "emergency supply"; it is $3.99 for 3, one-quart packs at the supermarket I shop. Given it is non-fat, I can't see it being used for ice cream; but, for most...
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Flourescent lights
Will someone please explain overhead fluorescent lights for me. What is a ballast--- or starter or light tube? Sometimes some of them work and sometimes others may work. Are LED lites much better?...
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Why do spinning van roof vents work better?
Why are these fitted instead of just a stationary vent like you see on caravans? I don't see the point in using the wind to power a vent, when the air was already moving. Surely that's like fitting a...
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Using concrete color to tint interior latex paint?
Landlord gave me 10 gallons of a light, neutral, boring latex paint & said I could paint inside of our house with whatever color I wanted, using that paint. So, I want a nice taupe color, which I can...
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Tornado Alley Shifting East
I ran across an article talking about the shifting of Tornado Alley. This particular one is from the Weather Channel. I don't know of anyone here in Nebraska who has an actual tornado shelter. People...
 
Fitting a Stove UK
Thanks for the response, appreciate it! Did you install your own? I have a chimney but think it needs some TLC before putting it back to use. I've been looking into some so far and have been able to...
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