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    Am I in the right here ATOT?

    I am a part of a pretty close knit family. I live just down the street from my brother as well as my parents, and we visit with each other often. A few months ago a member of my family really hurt my daughter (think committing a crime). It has caused a lot of pain to me, my wife, and my...
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    getting charged for fire protection

    My monthly utility bill is charged by the town I live in. Normally I am charged for electric, water, sewer, and trash. Now they are charging for "fire protection". I thought this came out of property taxes and county taxes? It is a volunteer fire department that serves my town. Is it legal...
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    Bought a bulova watch that won't fit on my arm

    I bought a bulova watch on ebay advertised as new. It appears new - it is in a nice bulova box with a tag on it. However, when I went to put it on, it won't fit on my arm! I'm a big guy but not huge (6'1" 240lbs). This has never happened to me with a watch - it is always too big to start...
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    need advice

    I just bought a new house a few months ago. Since then there have been a couple of storms come through dropping a decent amount of rain and each time my yard flooded. After looking for the source of the water, I found that a neighbor down the road is dumping water from his sump pump in his...
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    Any Payroll/tax gurus here?

    I recently started a new job and received some relocation benefits - a month free stay in a local hotel and a paid move to the local area. The past two paychecks I have been taxed on the local hotel my company paid for (taxed as income). It has been decreasing my paycheck by about $300 per...
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    New House question

    So I just put an offer in on a house. When I checked the utility bills there was one month in the winter when the electric bill was about $600. When I asked the seller what that was about, he said the realtor had left the heat on 80 degrees all month without telling anyone. All other months...
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    job advice

    i recently started a new job a few weeks ago. Well, today I got a job offer for another job. After bonuses and everything is figured in, the one I have now pays a little bit more per year (around $3k more). However, this other job has some advantages too. I think a few years down the road I...
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    where are good places to get business casual attire?

    I just got a new job and will have to get a new wardrobe of business casual apparel. I went to Kohls, Sears, & Burlington Coat Factory today and they don't seem to have a very good selection. Are there any better places to go? I would prefer a brick and mortar store so I can actually try...
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    those of you that have had wisdom teeth removed

    I had my wisdom teeth extracted Thursday afternoon. The information sheet they provided stated it should only be bleeding for about 2 hours after the surgery, but that it could vary because everyone is different. Well, apparently I am different because it has been bleeding now for about 12...
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    are pork chops healthy?

    i'm on a diet and couldn't resist having an 8oz pork chop today, cooked on the george forman. It was so good I want more. Are pork chops healthy enough I can incorporate it into my diet say, once every week or two?
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    anyone else lose reception during a storm?

    I recently ditched cable in favor of an OTA antenna. I love the HD channels for free, however when bad weather is coming I almost always experience poor to no reception on all of the channels. Is this normal?
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    anyone dreading work tuesday?

    i have been dreading going in tomorrow all day long. I feel like i have nothing to look forward to, besides 40 or more years of working.
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    What should I do?

    so today I had something interesting at work. While I was working, a coworker began talking about some things of a sexual nature, which I found highly offensive. It went on for a good 30 minutes. Meanwhile, all of my other coworkers lost focus on their task at hand to listen to him. It...
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    What is a good credit score?

    So I just got my free annual credit report and decided to upgrade so I could see the score. It said my score is 670, which sounds good to me, but then it says "this means your credit risk is Poor". If thats the case, what is a good score? I have never had any problems getting credit when I...
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    Let ATOT be the judge!

    So I have had my pool table for sale for about a month or so. About a week ago someone came out and looked at the table. They liked it and said they wanted to buy it and gave me the money right then. I said I would deliver it in a couple of days. A couple of days later I lugged the pool...
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    can you buy a car at the junkyard?

    I am in the market for a geo metro to drive back and forth to work. Yes, I am extremely cheap. The problem is, it is hard to find any for sale for a reasonable price. The ones I find on craigslist sell like hotcakes and I am unable to buy one up in time. That being said, I thought about...
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    TIVO and OTA

    I have an HD capable LCD tv (meaning there is no HD tuner in the tv, a separate unit is required). If I get an HD Tivo, will I be able to view OTA channels in HD through the Tivo, or would I still require another box? Thanks!
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    Whats the best way to handle this

    So today the girlfriend and I went to Burger King and ate lunch. We took some of the fries with us because we couldn't finish it all. When we got the fries out in the car we noticed something really disgusting: there was a FRIED FLY in with the fries. I can't believe they would serve crap...
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    any runners here?

    so a few weeks ago I started a 13 week beginners running program. I am really enjoying the hobby but I have one problem - my left knee starts hurting after about a mile into the run. I went to a running store and had my feet "fitted" for the right shoe. I was also told I overpronate so I...
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    interviewing for IT job, but

    I will be interviewing next week for an IT job. When I talked to the HR manager he discussed what the job entails but was quick to mention that it was entry level. Needless to say, the job didn't sound entry level. What do you think he meant by this, and if it is purely a way to hire...
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    working world sucks

    i have an associates degree in IT and 3yrs experience as a sys admin, as well as network+ certification. I have applied to at least 100 job postings on various sites (ie careerbuilder, monster, etc) and have only received 1 call back, from a crappy recruiter. What the heck am I doing wrong...
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    truck owners help me out

    I have an SUV/Truck jack that just doesn't get the job done. It can lift my Toyota Tundra off the ground barely, but at that point the back end of the jack is off the ground (yikes). I'm looking for a high quality jack that will be able to handle the Tundra. Does anyone have any...
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    What does everyone think of the North American Union?

    I must admit I have not heard much about it from the media or our government, but check out this quick video about it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PpMdTmVMpo I do not want this thread to turn political, just wants your ideas and opinions on this. I personally think it is the biggest...
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    can i return a Wii at WalMart?

    I bought a Wii, extra controller, and 2 games tonight at my local WalMart. Needless to say I don't think I really enjoy it as much as I thought. Will they accept it as a return if I take it back, or am I screwed?
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    list your favorite grill recipes

    I just made a 1/2lb medium rare bacon cheeseburger on the grill mmmmmmmm...this got me thinking of the awesome things that can be made on a grill. Please list your favorites to give me ideas for the future!
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    Conflict at work *Secondhand Smoke*

    So at work there is a policy that there is to be no smoking in the building, or within 50 feet of the building. Well, the majority of the smokers in my building smoke either in the building, or just outside with the door open. Obviously the smoke travels throughout the building and we are all...
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    anyone have a Jack Russell Terrier?

    Someone I know is taking a Jack Russell Terrier to the pound if they can't find a home soon. I am considering adopting it, but I have read a lot of bad things about them. For starters, I already have a female Golden Retriever. She is young and energetic, so I think they would probably get...
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    some VOIP questions

    I just recently purchased SkypeIn and SkypeOut, along with a USB box that connects a cordless phone to Skype. Needless to say, I get a lot of dropped calls and I can hear a lot of background noise. I want service that will be as reliable as a regular landline. Can this be accomplished with...
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    Please recommend a new zero turn mower

    I am interested in buying a new zero turn mower for mowing my 1 acre yard. I am pretty much interested in an entry level model under $3k, as I only have an acre to mow. My main concern is quality, I want it to last a long time. I have been leaning towards either a Toro or Cub Cadet, but...
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    I hate applying for government jobs

    so I'm a government worker and have been wanting to switch agencies. I found an opening that matched me perfectly, so I applied for it. The online application process took well over an hour. I was slightly annoyed at this, but figured it would be worth it because I was pretty optimistic...
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    reputable university w/ online degree program?

    I am looking for a traditional university that has a good online degree program to finish up my bachelors. There is 1 school in my home state of Indiana, but I would probably choose another place if it were the same price or less ($17k for 40 credit hours). Any suggestions?
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    strained my back

    over the weekend I strained my back while putting up a privacy fence. It now only seems to hurt after I've been sitting or laying down for a while, I'm guessing because the muscles get stiff and tighten up. I really want to hop on the elliptical and exercise a little bit, but I'm not sure if...
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    help with a massive toilet clog

    Today was the day. I had been sick all this week and hadn't pooped since sunday. Well today I was called to the throne and the largest piece of human feces I have ever seen plugged my toilet. I have tried plunging a dozen or so times with no luck. Now I don't know what to do, the plunger...
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    Got a new Tundra today

    ok, so its used, but its new to me. 2003 SR5 w/ the V8, 41,000 miles. It rides smooth as a limo and accelerates really well. Only thing I don't like is the brakes seem a little "spongy" to me, but I've read that is normal for the Tundra. Sure beats the heck out of the Grand Am I had ;)
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    weird bumps on my body

    I've been noticing lately that sometimes after I wake up I have several bumps on my body. They resemble a pimple - they are red with a white head. This morning I woke up and had some on my side, stomach, and leg. They are slightly itchy and tender/sore, especially if they rub up against my...
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    so i messed up...

    I kept putting off getting a vday gift for someone. I really figured I would get it wednesday morning, since I'm working night shift this week. Well, my procrastination backfired as we are now in the middle of a blizzard and there is no driving allowed on any roads in the county (besides...
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    MRI broke the bank

    I went in to the doctor recently because I've been excessively fatigued. Among other things, he wanted an MRI of my abdomen. I thought no big deal, he has all of his patients that smoke get an MRI yearly anyways for prevention measures, it can't be that expensive. I got my statement from...
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    Resume writing service

    I have been looking for a new job and I just can't seem to get anyone to call back. I am thinking it may be my resume, but I have no idea how to make it sound better. A lot of people have told me I am top notch, but I can't seem to transfer that to the resume. Has anyone used a resume...
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    Anyone been bit by a spider?

    A few days ago I noticed a bump on my right arm. It didn't really bother me so I just assumed it would go away on its own. Fast forward to today (friday). My arm has swollen some, and the redness is now a circle about 2" in diameter. It hurts if I brush up against anything with it, but I...
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    Career advice

    I currently make about $55k in a field that will get me nowhere else. I get great benefits and paid vacation. I am wondering if I should accept this job. It pays less (41k) but it is in the field I got my degree in, IT. I would also get decent benefits, but a little less than what I...