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Should the U.S. pull out of Chicago ?
Body count: In the last six months 292 killed (murdered) in Chicago. (221 killed in Iraq) AND Chicago has one of the strictest gun laws in the entire US. President:--Barack Hussein Obama Senator: Dick...
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New help for home maintenance
"Researchers at the Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Zurich have announced the upcoming "birth" of "Roboy," scheduled to occur in March, 2013 after a nine-month build process. Designated as a...
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Termite inspectors and plumbing leaks
The termite inspector reports a pipe leak under a house. The owner of the house calls me to check it out. I crawl under the house for the better part of an hour getting dusty, dirty= and tired. About...
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Silicone grease on diaphragm washer
I think I read somewhere that applying a small amount of silicone grease to the rubber diaphragm washer in a toilet cistern water inlet valve will improve the seal and increase the lifetime of the...
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Snow, anyone else get it, too?
Thursday Dec 27, 2012 Last night, about two inches snow on myside step, when I went to bed. This morning, opened the door (swings in). I'd left the storm door propped open a little, and good thing I...
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The HISTORY Behind Gun Control
Back in the 1960s, Ronald Reagan was governor of California. He was IN FAVOR of gun control. Back in the 1960s, the National Rifle Association was IN FAVOR of gun control. Y'see, the NRA was a group...
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You have 364 days to pay off Christmas Debt
As of this date, you have 364 days to pay off Christmas Debt. By that time, your $83,497.96 Christmas debt should be paid off, and you should have added anther $106,266.12 for your 2013 Christmas...
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Electric Shavers: Design/function vs. performance
Yeah, electric razor weenie over here...... And a Norelco Weenie, at dat, altho not without some considerable misgivings. Always thought the Norelco design was flat out the most logical, direct, best....
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OT -Where are all the free calendays?
Usually by this time of year I have received several calendars for the coming year, and many banks have piles laying around to be picked up. Has the internet obsoleted the lowly calendar? Besides my...
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OLD gas furnace blower issues
I have an old Honeywell gas burner furnace that the blower won't shut off on. The furnace heats great, just won't shut off unless I shut the whole furnace down. Not a good thing when it's below 30...
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Creepiest Santas Of All Time
ech 14 Creepy Santas Who Might Give You Nightmares
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HF promos for Christmas gifts
Gave away two eaches 25 foot promo HF tape measures, today. Both went to 3 year old boys. Both were well received, with great excitement. I've got to shop at HF, again. Christopher A. Young Learn more...
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Having trouble lighting a second propane gas fireplace for 2 reasons
Having trouble lighting a second propane gas fireplace for 2 reasons. 1. The spark is bouncing all over the place (see short video). The propane is coming out too fast for the pilot to light (see...
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OT, A Very Wet Christmas
It's 56°F and raining hogs and frogs here in Birmingham, AL right now. Lots of thunder and lightning. Frack! That one was close, it shook the whole house! O_o TDD
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Why would anyone C clamp open all the fireplace flues?
I asked in the old thread a few days ago, but nobody saw it so I'm reposting this question. Why would anyone C clamp open all the fireplace flues? When I tried to open the flue before lighting the...
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