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ant swarms (where do they come from?)
It sounds like a mating swarm of carpenter ants. They do it about 2 or 3 days each year. Also, it may be that after five years from inception, it is now big enough to support a mating swarm. BTW, your...
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If you'd like to make a call
OK, but my dial looks like this: 3 2 4 1 5 - 6 0 7 8 9
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Another example of lib PC censorship, right from the top
Just send the guy some "Hemorrhoidal tissue", so he has something to blow his nose in. You can buy regular tissue at most any store, but Hemorrhoidal tissue is much harder to find. Heck, while you're...
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Saw sharpening?
I just did this a few days ago . Assuming the teeth still have sufficient set , all you need is a triangle file . Keep it square with the width of the blade , angled slightly on the length so that the...
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(OT) Medical Discovery becomes a popular fad
Medical science has developed a clear plastic skin replacment for people. You can have part or all of your skin replaced so you can show off your bones and internal organs. This has become a popular...
 
(OT) Microsoft Windows 12 is awesome
I have a cousin who works there. He says win 13 is totally virus proof. No antivirus program needed.
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New electrical code from the NEC.
Uncle Monster posted for all of us... After all they don't want to be exposed to all the electricity escaping from the outlets.
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OT - Networking a Printer
You can always define the target directory (folder) for the PDF to be a network share *on* the 8.1 computer (or, a W2K share exported to the 8.1 computer) [You could use any other portable format as...
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the wire is dead
If you have more than one set of wires entering the fixture box, it would help to take pictures of what you have. It could be a loose connection in an upstream box. It can most likely be fixed without...
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What Is the Purpose of an Open End "Angle" Wrench?
I'm always pleased to find a tool on the road, and doubly so if it's a primo brand such as Snap-On. I just found a Snap-On V520B 5/8" open-end angle wrench, as their web site calls it. It looks like a...
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Coleman lantern
What was called white gas about 50 years and sold by AMCO (think that is the company) was a 'high test' gas. It was not red colored like the 'regular' gas they also sold. Most other gas for cars was...
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OT: Crossposting spam
Some time back, I (and others) were accused of participating in some cross-posted threads. As that shouldn't have been possible given my server's configuration (and I couldn't easily find evidence of...
 
SUV takes out F-18
Does the Navy have "uninsured motorist" coverage ?
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Built In Refrigerator
What other constraints do you have? E.g., "counter depth"? Are you willing to rework the "enclosure" or do you want a slide-in solution?
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Clothing required for all pets and livestock
That goes back maybe 10 years ago on April 1 Lee Valley has a collection of new tools over the pat 13 years. 404 - Lee Valley Tools
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