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What is the bar code on us post office mail sent to me and thown in the trash?
It is a 65 bar barcode used for sorting. The mailer gets a discount if they print it one the envelope. It is for automation. Want to know what is in your mail before it is delivered? Sign up for...
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OT barn finds anyone ?
I've quite enjoyed my visits to Ontario (fishing, camping and business in Toronto and Ottawa - nice places, both).
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OT: properly pack large fragile item for shipment??
Not really a repair question, but I see other OT stuff sometimes plus wasn't sure where to turn. I have a 16" diameter Luminglas disc that I have sold someone and need to pack, but I'm not sure how....
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OT: Do Car Wheel Alignment Specs Vary By Trim Line Within Make and Model?
I took my car in for a wheel alignment and told them them the year, make, model and trim line. When I checked the paperwork later, I noticed that they listed the trim line wrong-- one lower than what...
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folllowing someone on Twitter
If you follow someone on Twitter, do they send you an email when he posts something??? If not, what is the difference between following and not following??? I think Bolton might be the John Dean of...
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fragrance rip off or not
I was looking to get some Chanel no5 perfume for my wife for Christmas. I noticed that some sellers have it for around $ 30 and some for around $ 130 for the same size. I know it costs about $ 130 in...
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anyone know of an auto-variable output sump pump arrangement?
Eyup, that's one of the methods I was considering... But again, was thinking this is such a common situation someone, somewhere, must be offering a ready made solution.. Thanks
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The fax Ma'am, just the fax.
The following happens to me about once a month: 1) Someone attempts to phone me. However, I cannot hear the caller; simultaneously the caller cannot hear me. After a few seconds of this, both of us...
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Generac Model 0065512 Standby Generator
I have a Generac Model 0065512 Standby Generator and cannot find the owner manual. Nor can I find a free web source for same. Anyone know of one? I don't know if mine is working right or not. I caled...
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OT. Gasoline prices
I went bumming over the Thanksgiving weekend like lots of others. Prices in the area just east of St. Louis were up to $2.69. I stopped in Boonville, MO just so I could say I bought fuel at only...
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Can I Use a 120V Appliance with a 220V Socket?
I have a broken air conditioner that plugs into my 220V USA wall socket. Its prongs look quite different from typical 120V appliance prongs. Before next summer I'd like to buy a 120V portable room air...
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OT: NATO is obsolete, maybe the US won't honor our treaty to come to the defense of a NATO country.....
Putin speaks the truth, Russia didn't meddle, US intel agencies lie..... OK, so that's Trump's position on NATO. So then, why is the two faced, lying shyster going to the 70th anniversary of NATO?...
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HELP! No propane getting to my gas fireplace
Hello! I know other people have asked this question on this forum, but I don't see the answer to my particular situation; forgive me if I missed it. My issue: I have a Worthington Cylinder...
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