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    Everything is starting to hurt

    I think it's probably a really good idea for you to go see a doctor. That being said, "a protien shake in the morning, lean pocket ultras for lunch, and the same for dinner" is not a balanced diet. What about fruits and vegetables? What about whole grains? What about essential amino acids? It...
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    Buying a couch from Goodwill...?

    Like anything done to a couch or bed can't be done to a table... : P
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    Halloween MOVIE party ideas

    Young Frankenstein
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    Saved a life.. gained a new employee and 15+ year comitment

    Not true. They just need to meet a certain weight requirement (4 lbs I think it is). Our last kitten was spayed at <3 months old. One of our others was spayed at about 3 months. But yeah definite :thumbsup: to the OP in taking in a poor street kitty.
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    Upper Respiratory Infection in new kitten.

    Because you guys caught your kittens infection early, she should be fine. Like everyone has said, it is a very common illness in shelter kittens. One of our cats was at the tail end of medication for her URI when we got her and we finished out her meds on her. We were told she had had another...
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    Can someone recommend some good classical music?

    Holst-The Planets (thirded - you gotta check this one out) Brahm's Requiem Bach, Chopin, Rachmoninoff, and Debussey are also all good.
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    my underwear make my cheeks itch like crazy

    Try washing them.....
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    Doctor to Patient: "You're FAT" ..... Patient gets doctor in trouble with state medical board!?!

    Text I don't think it's a big deal that he told her she was obese and the serious health problems she would have because of it. That's his job - to help her to treat and prevent health problems. The big deal is that he's basically saying "you're going to die unloved and alone". I don't think...
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    Thinking about getting a memory foam topper for my bed.

    I got one of their memory foam toppers about a year ago. I think it was a 2" topper (with 4 lb density), but it's hard to remember. I really like it. My husband didn't (said it made him too warm), so I folded it over and I now basically have a 4" topper on my half of the bed. So, I'd say if you...
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    bad battery? bad alternator? both?

    If you only took it for a quick drive after jumping it, even if your alternator is working properly it wouldnt have been able to fully recharge your battery (especially if it was totally drained). If you have a small short and leave it sitting for a long time, it would be enough to fully drain...
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    I think im an insomniac

    Exercise as early in the day as you can (at least 4 hours before you go to bed). Don't eat within 2 hours of going to bed (and try not to eat a gigantic dinner). Use your bed only for sleeping (not for watching tv or chilling or whatever - you need to train your mind/body that bed=sleep)...
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    Are transvestites and transexuals the same thing?

    So a transvestite and a crossdresser are the same thing?
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    I remember why I stopped shopping at CC

    This is why you don't give out your phone number when buying stuff.....
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    YACT: Summertime starting woes

    Hmmmm. I would be surprised if it was a starter problem - it's only a year and a half old, it's not near the exhaust system, and a solenoid problem usually keeps the starter from working at all.
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    YACT: Summertime starting woes

    It shouldn't be vapor lock (since the pump is near the tank and I can hear it pressurizing the lines before it starts), but next time it does it I'll confirm this by removing the gas cap (and seeing if that makes it start). I have no problem driving 45-60 mins. I haven't driven it much...
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    YACT: Summertime starting woes

    When my truck has been sitting for a short period of time (more than 10 mins, less than an hour), during the summer time, I often have problems getting it to start. It never happens in the winter, only during the summer (in the warm Phoenix heat). The starter cranks, but the engine doesn't turn...
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    Need to devise a cat trap

    If it is actually someone's pet, chances are pretty good that it'll let you walk up to it close enough to see whether it has tags or not and possibly even close enough that you can check out the tags. Otherwise, find out if a local animal control/human society/animal shelter will let you use one...
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    iRobot is an awesome movie...

    but the short story (by Isaac Asimov) is so much better.....
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    Eggplant...how to buy

    Choose an eggplant that is firm and smooth (older ones will be wrinkly and more squishy). I'd recommend that you get one that, when you look at the bottom of it, has a circlular brown spot (not an elongated one) because they tend to have fewer seeds. You can also make it less bitter by...
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    what's the most messed up book you've read?

    The Wind-up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
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    What's the worst book you've ever read?

    There are several that tie for worst: A Clockwork Orange Catch 22 Heart of Darkness Red Badge of Courage Billy Budd
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    USPS problem

    One of the crappy things about USPS Priority Mail is that it is NOT guarateed 2-3 day delivery, so during December (when they are insanely busy) packages take forever. A package that was sent to me Priority on the 4th just arrived on the 20th.
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    Will southern citrus trees grow in a northern climate and produce fruit?

    The freezes will damage the plant (possibly killing it) and ruin any crop of fruit you may have.
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    How does oneself get out of a depression?

    It can be really difficult to "get youself" out of feeling depressed, especially the longer you've been feeling this way. Sometimes it's impossible to do it yourself. I would suggest trying to get some sort of regular exercise (it helps to boost positive brain chemicals) and make sure you are...
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    Would a typical bank/credit union let me sign a cashier's check over to my girlfriend?

    I thught the whole point of a cashier's check is that it guarantees the funds. Why not just go cash it at your girlfriend's credit union (or wherever) and then give her the cash to deposit (if you don't want to hang on to it until you go to your bank)?
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    I just cancelled my Verizon DSL for the 3rd time.

    Don't forget to grab the red stapler on your way out....
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    Headless In Georgia - Man Drives Home from Bar with Headless Friend

    You've got to wonder if he even noticed his friend got awfully quiet....
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    I can't drink anymore

    Why don't you just call your doctor and ask how much is ok to drink?
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    Create a self-portrait of yourself for us.

    You just have to be able to see and click your mouse button....
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    Serious question for ATOT females (or guys who know)

    All kinds of things jump out at me about your experience. It is normal procedure to have a pap smear once a year (not every six months, although I suppose a doctor might do that if you have some sort of increased risk or unusual past results). It is also standard procedure to have a female...
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    Christian Rock band that's actually damn good!

    Stavesacre is pretty good, as is Denison Marrs. My favorite Christian band is probably Earthsuit.
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    YACT: Weird smell from air conditioner, and question on Inspection

    Did you have the A/C on when you turned the car off? Quite a few cars tend to get a weird damp smell if you don't blow out the vents for a few seconds (with the A/C off) before you turn off the car. I have no idea what NY requires for their inspections. Here in AZ, all they care about is the...
  33. M

    My GF wants to dye her hair black...

    My guess is that she'd look kind of like this.
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    Any VETS in the House? Cat type question.....

    Or you could try using a litter box that has a top on it (with the little door for going in and out). That way most stuff (litter, etc.) stays in the box.
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    Does this sound like a good idea? Home purchase related.

    When you go to get a mortgage, they will ask you if the property that the mortgage is for will be your primary place of residence. In this situation it wouldn't be - you'd have to buy it as a rental property and usually mortgages for rental properties require a considerably larger downpayment...
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    Why would someone want to buy a dead hd?

    I think they're good for target practice.
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    Need milkshake help!

    No ice for a milkshake, but you could make a fruit slushie of sorts with the fruit, a dash of sugar, the cherry soda, and ice.