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    Canceling phone/ internet/cable

    So 2 1/2 months ago I cancel my t-mobile phone. Still getting bills, down to 12 bucks at this point. Now I am trying to cancel Att Uverse. I spent nearly 2 hrs on the phone today being passed around to CSRs. Noone can give me a confirmation number. COCK suckers are going to be sending me...
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    Senario

    Person A I have a salvaged item, could you guys help me dispose of it? Person B Sure, dont throw it away we can sell it for you on CL Person C yeah Person B Fields 2 phone calls and sets appointments for person C to meet the buyer. This was based on availibity at the time...
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    pdf file print problem

    I am trying to print a copy of a pdf that was email mailed to me but it is printing in a pale blue color(can't see it). Anyway to get it to print in black? thanks
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    Replacing door locks

    The door locks on my 93 chevy truck are worn out. The key is heavily worn, cylinders do not stop/start in the verticle position, are very difficult to turn etc. I am concerned that merely replacing the locks will not correct the stiff operation. I have gotten in the habit of pushing the door...
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    Little girl must be crying her eyes out

    I found a stuffed animal in a hotel room last night, bet some kid is sad tonight. :(
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    More trouble for McCain

    Joe the Plumber has jumped camp and says that McCain ruined his life. He also has withdrawn his support of Barbie :) http://liveshots.blogs.foxnews.com/2010/02/15/joe-the-plumber-mccain-screwed-my-life-up/?test=latestnews
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    Optometrists/ Parents w kids/ eye problems?

    Anyone ever heard or dealt with Vision Therapy? Doctor is suggesting it for my daughter and I have never heard of it.
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    Can I download my itunes songs onto a Zune?

    someone told me you couldnt.
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    Virus?

    I received an email with a link from someone I know. It contained a link and when I clicked on it it wanted me to install a program. I clicked no but I am still concerned. The email seemed suspicious because the sender offered no comments. Could his address book have been stolen? I have...
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    Exhaust manifold bolt broken

    Mechanic broke a bolt removing it on my work truck to replace the manifold. He said the head could be sent off but would cost me $1500. When I asked him if it would effect the perfomance without repairing it he did not give me a definitive no.
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    Dealer diagnostic fee

    Dealer charges $89 to diagnosis CIL ERG valve $78 parts, $98 labor I thought it was standard practice you didnt pay the fee when you had the work completed.
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    Reducing the cost of medicare/ health insurance

    Tonights episode of 60 Minutes profiled health care costs. They estimate last year that 50 billion dollars was spent on patients the last 2 months of their lives. One patient was an 85 yo woman with advanced liver failure and heart disease. She saw 25 specialists and received a pap smear...
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    Chevy 350 stalls

    Truck has been running fine, only use it 4-5 times a month. 1993 150k Wed. I jump started my lawn mower. Fri Started truck, moved to yard, truck idled fine for 5 min and then died. Restart was labored, but did get it. Died again 5 min. later at idle when loading truck with branches...
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    When using online bill payment

    why are there only certain dates you can make a payment? For instance today I wanted to pay the water bill and the electric bill. The soonest I could pay the water bill was the 17th, but I could pay the electric bill the 13th. Water bill is due the 16th...they scamming me to get the 1.16...
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    Mobile Miter Saw stands

    Anyone done research on models lately? I need to buy one for work and dont have time to do a lot of leg work. Saw this one on HDs website http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...&distance_1=50 thanks
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    Need a phone prank

    Buddy just sent me a prank phone call, need to return the favor. no rick rolls pls kthx.
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    Do Capitalists resent Obama

    It seems like anyone not qualifing for the numerous tax programs thinks the stimulus programs are a terrible idea.
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    How to protect car paint

    Any ideas on a material I can put around the fill door to prevent damage from the pump spout? My wife has a tendency to hit the body and scratch the paint. Clear tough film?
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    Things you imagine wont go well

    Just gave the cat his first bath. I hurt and my shirt has snags.
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    Obesity

    "Obesity's not just dangerous, it's expensive. New research shows medical spending averages $1,400 more a year for an obese person than for someone who's normal weight. Overall obesity-related health spending reaches $147 billion, double what it was nearly a decade ago, says the study...
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    Way to increase tips?

    Twice in the last month I have noticed that it has taken a very long time to get my change and finally had to ask the wait staff to bring it. It left me feeling like they wanted me to leave without my change. Both times I cut my tip in half, am I being paranoid?
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    A/C compressor problems

    93 Chevy 1/2 ton A/C does not cool. I hear what I think is the clutch engaging over and over for a few seconds. Sometimes the truck seems to have a rough idle when the clutch is kicking in. Ideas? tia
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    Hyundai Accent brake lights stuck on

    Title says it all. 2002 or so, posting for a friend. Any ideas? thanks
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    Anyone ever had a tortoise for a pet?

    My daughter wants a Russian tortoise from the pet store. I am curious how much care they require and other pitfalls.
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    KU-OU

    Damn this is a crazy game 19 3-pointers so far
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    bad web links

    I keep getting this message when I try to link sears.com from different websites Bad Request Your browser sent a request that this server could not understand. Size of a request header field exceeds server limit. Apache/1.3.33 Server at clickserve.cc-dt.com Port 80 Anyone know what my...
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    Car won't start

    99 Chrysler Cirrus 140k The battery seems fine. When I try to start it, it almost seems like the starter is working but the car is not cranking. It may be in my head but is sounds like the starter is not under load??? Seems to have more rpms...if that possible. Wife thought she heard a pop...
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    Chevy truck brake problems

    1993, 153k The brake warning light is illuminated on the dash. I feels like maybe the rear brakes are sticking. The emergency brake will not hold vehicle on incline. Truck does not pull left or right. 10 or so years ago I replaced the front lines because they were collapsing. The truck...
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    wrong forum

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    the last year of P&N

    Text This reminded me of this place.
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    I think McCain has found his issue to win on.

    I have been argueing with a guy at work the last week whether or not Obamas tax increase on small business would be based on gross sales/receipts or profit after deductions/expenses. His father owns a small business and does not have a profit over 250k. He will not get it through his head...
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    Song help

    anyone know the song from the last entourage when they are boarding the jet? couldnt make out the words except "she looks like a ......."
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    McCain bloober

    Text McCain says the cvnt word on live tv today. What are the religious right going to think of this? There is plenty to discuss in this election without having threads with this kind of post (joking or not), so I'm going to stop this right here. Rainsford AnandTech P&N Moderator
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    Peabody, MA Police may get 9/11 holiday pay

    Text Imo this seems a little disrespectful. While it was a tragic event I dont think it should be recognized as a holiday, and for another police dept to claim it is tacky.
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    My fellow....err....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYFm5kK4f1k Sorry, locked because no OP commentary. See sticky at top with P&N rule. Fern AnandTech P&N Moderator
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    MSN Money working right?

    I have updated the page several times and keep getting a different balance for my investments.
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    Which direction do you think Foreign Policy should take

    There were two distinct strategies talked about in the debates tonight. The last 8 years we have had a gung ho policy involving 2 wars and the threat of war with Iran and NK. Tonight we saw talk of military conflict in Russia/Georgia added to the list. Frankly I am tired of it, its time...
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    Hannity blows up

    Text Sean Hannity gets irate with a guest. Fast forward to 2:00.
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    Is it time for Obama to pull negative ads?

    If I recall correctly Kerry went negative at the end and his numbers dropped. At this point imo he would be better off getting out the message of what he intends to change. The last week highlight the negatives. discuss
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    She's been gone for 10 days

    lol, this small town shit is cracking me up.