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    Garage door in detached garage wont open

    If its like my door, the door is connected to the garage door opener and there is a manual disconnect to separate the door from the opener mechanism.
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    Student Loan...

    I had about $20K of student loans when I graduated college. I was on the 10 year payoff with about $300 a month payments until I refinanced at a lower interest rate 5 years ago. My payment is $60 a month for the next 5 years. I make too much to write off the interest on my taxes.
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    Power steering went out.. Where should I take my car?

    you should be able to buy the part at the parts department at the dealer, then install it yourself.
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    2010 Honda Fit mini review

    Your better off with the smaller engine with a timing chain in the Soul. With the Honda make sure you are using the recirculate mode to cool off car faster. Also change the cabin filter every year. That filter gets clogged and makes the AC perform worse on my 2002 Honda Civic. Don't pay the...
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    Car loan & check engine light.

    I bought a basic OBD Code reader for $35 at costco. I came with a book of trouble codes. The more expensive units give you code info on the display.
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    EBAY! Whats the scene like nowadays?

    I've recently won 2 auctions with an opening bid of $0.01 plus shipping. Shipping was reasonable for both items.($10 for ups box and $2 for envelope).
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    Wtf is with more and more places not taking AMEX cards

    My company switched from AMEX to MC corporate cards a few years ago. I got the Costco AMEX that I use gives 3% cash back on gas and restaurants. I think it's 2% on travel and 1% on everything else. I use the amazon visa or american airlines MC for everything else.
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    Mixed drinks with juice: Any diff in using Top shelf liquor vs bottom shelf?

    They saw impurities and preservatives cause a hangover. Bud Light gives me an instant headache because of the preservatives. I wont buy cheaper than smirnoff for vodka or cuervo gold for tequilla. I typically will stay away from the bottom shelf cheap stuff and go with the mid-shelf spirits.
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    Can any hardware experts identify this screw?

    http://blog.makezine.com/screwheadsinstructable.jpg fluted socket (3 flutes)?
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    Water with an expiration date.

    I have some bottled water with a besy by date of 10-16-09. It's water how can it go bad? And nutrition facts on the label. there must be some government regulation to put an expiration date on water.
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    Moonshining in a college dorm

    There was a guy in our college dorm who would mix sugar, grape juice and yeast to make "wine". I never tried it but assume it would be similar to fortifed wine.
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    What car insurance company do you have?

    I have liberty mutual an pay less than $100/mo for 2 cars. newest one is full coverage, older car is minus colision. used to have geico for 12 years after trouble collecting on an uninsured motorist claim. swiched a year ago.
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    Is this a good deal? HP Pavilion a4316f-b Desktop PC Bundle

    HP Pavilion a4316f-b Desktop PC Bundle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.staples.com/HP-Pavilion-a...mArea=FEATURED Will I be able to play games with the graphics chipset? NVIDIA MCP78OV Chipset
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    What age did you move/got kicked out of you parents house?

    started college at 18. was home for first summer. Spent rest of summers near campus. Moved back home at 23 and spent 1 1/2 years living at home finishing up 2 classes and working. Then moved out for good a week before my 25th birthday. Had cake before I left.
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    My son's friend was put up by his mom to call and ask for money just now

    they'd probably be asking for more money if you haven't given the DS. It's probably in some pawn shop.
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    Would you buy a car from Enterprise?

    Many used cars at the dealerships are former rentals. The rental companies sell them at auction to the dealerships. If it's about a year old and just out of warranty (36K) it's likely a rental or a company car. Like others have said have a mechanic check it out. Enterprise seems to keep their...
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    Things to do in Sierra Vista at night

    Tombstone's not too far. AP (Agua Prieta ) and Naco are your border town's.
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    The disgusting cost of "cable" (internet/television)

    most politicians own stock in cable companies
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    MNF NYJ-Fins

    the fins jerseys look almost red.
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    if my fluorescent light works intermittently, does that mean the bulb is about to go?

    they make t12 electronic ballasts to replace the magnetic ones. they are a lot lighter. They have them at home depot/lowes. you will need a pair of wire cutters and wire strippers and wire nuts to connect the new ballasts after you cut the old ones out.
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    McDonalds or Temp. Work Service?

    I had a roomate who worked as a temp. He was waiting for work half the time. I voted McDonald's. It would be better if you were up front then cooking. And you get a chance to meet teenage girls.
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    Today's car accident victim is...me

    Do you have a witness to the accident? The insurance company is going to argue that you hit him based on the damages to the car. Your police report is good evidence but follow up with the courts. Arizona keeps the records online.
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    Claiming mileage

    are you being compensated for the extra time you are commuting?
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    It's your birthday...

    I call my mom on my birthday to say thanks because she was directly involved
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    Where to buy New Balance shoes

    shoebuy.com They let you search by size, width, style and brand. they also usually have coupon codes. just search shoebuy coupon codes
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    Suing for pain and suffering

    I have heard 2-3 times medical bills for an auto claim is the norm assuming you made a full recovery. It depends on the insurance company. most will settle without a lawyer but some wont.
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    Settling a Bodily Injury Insurance Claim?

    http://forums.anandtech.com/me...067550&highlight_key=y hey JC86 can you give me some insight/advice on how my scenerio will play out?
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    I got into a car accident today.

    bump for sympathy.
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    I got into a car accident today.

    I was at a stop light and after the light turned green the guy slammed into me. He didn't think to wait until traffic cleared in front of him. He said he would pay for all damages but I doubt he has the money. He works at the same company I work for in IT but lives paycheck to paycheck...
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    I need a utility to create a file listing...

    more like a listing of the files included in the projects/solution.
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    I need a utility to create a file listing...

    Does anyone know how to create a file listing from within visual studio?
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    Is there such a thing as an "incomplete stop"?

    complete stop means at the gate. The plan could be stopped on the taxiway and could move any second.
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    Date companies usually start people?

    usually every other Monday. Or the start of the new pay period.
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    Gas vs Electric Dryer

    Thead I started last year: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...hreadid=1846149&enterthread=y&arctab=y There is a link that I found to a spreadsheet that helps you calulate the break even point: http://www.jimcarson.com/a/gas_versus_electric.xls
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    Asian need not be ashamed about our people eating dog.

    we just make hotdogs
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    Which bank do you use for your checking account?

    credit union and compass bank
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    C++ image template

    In ADA you can do something like Text.Io(VarName'Image); and that will print VarName. Is there a template/function available in C++ to do the same thing? something like.std::string name=varinfo(VarName).image(); I know there is typeid(var).name().