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List of Timing for Sales?I used to have a list showing what months various things were on sale. You know, like White Sales, outerwear sales, even furniture and appliances. Do you happen to have such a helpful list? Thanks.

 

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What to do with Medals, Ribbons, Trophies and Certificates?My seven and five year old girls have a lot of medal, ribbons, trophies and certificates. How show I display them? Should I put the certificates in a memory album? Please respond with any ideas.

 

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Can You Use Corning on Ceramic Burners?Does anyone know if you can use corning ware on ceramic burners? The instruction book does not explain it well. Thanks, Jeanie from Oregon nelson (at) hevanet (dot) com

 

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Looking for Feather Bed Advice?Please tell me about feather beds, the under sheets, the over sheets and how to clean. Thanks for any help! Sandra

 

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Buying a Month's Worth of Utilities as a Gift?Does anyone know if utilities still let you buy a month of someone's service for a gift? I know some let you but wasn't sure if any still do? HELP! Last minute shopping is not working! Casey

 

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Uses for Paper Towels?Tips and ideas for using paper towels, other than wiping up a mess. Post your ideas.

 

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Looking For Good, Inexpensive Internet Service Provider?I was wondering what internet service everyone finds is the best to use.

 

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Direct T.V. vs. Cable?The new home I purchased doesn't have any sort of cable or dish connected to it. I am debating whether to have Comcast install a line to the house or opt for the "DirectTV" sort of dish. Any comments? Recommendations? Negative feedback is also appreciated.

 

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Buying Wholesale Fabric?I was wondering if any one knows where to buy wholesale fabric. A friend of mine is thinking of starting her own sewing shop. I live in Kentucky.

 

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Saving Money on Postcards?Tips for saving money on postcards. Post your ideas.

 

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Deleting Your Name From Telemarketers Lists?I read somewhere that when you receive an automated phone call you can delete your number from their list. Has anyone heard of this?

 

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Uses for Spirit of Salts?I am looking for uses for spirit of salts.

 

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Adding Minutes to an Alltel Phone?How do I put minutes on my Alltel phone without paying anything now?

 

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Replacing My VCR?Is there a good alternative to a VCR? I have had VCR's for many years and I tape a lot of TV shows and sports to watch later. VCR's are getting hard to find. Few stores carry them and the sales people say they are out-moded. I know about TIVO, but don't all the Tivo type machines have a monthly fee?

 

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Who Makes Store Brands?Does everyone know that RAGU actually makes Wal-Mart brand spaghetti sauce for $1.00 a jar (it's very good)! And with the recent recall of Peter Pan peanut butter, it became apparent that PP makes Wal-Mart's peanut butter also.

 

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How To Use A Featherbed?How do you use a featherbed? Do you use it over the mattress cover or put the cover over the feather bed?

 

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Choosing a Good Repair Man?Choosing people to work for you: Three colleagues, all single parents, were discussing the difficulties of finding repairmen who do not rip off single ladies and whose work is above reproach. I was advised by my minister of religion(!), but the repairman turned out to be breaking more things than he fixed! Could someone maybe suggest criteria/indicators/ways of assessing potential repairmen before wasting hard-earned money?

 

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No Credit Mail Order?Does anybody know of any companies like Popular Club that have name brand merchandise that you can order, receive, and make monthly payments with no credit information given.

 

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How Many Days At Disney?How many days do you recommend going to the Disney theme park? Is one day enough?

 

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How Can You Tell if a Pot Is Cast Iron?How can you tell if a pot is cast iron?

 

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Repairing a Fisher Price Record Player?I found one of the old Fisher Price Record Players (see picture) at a yardsale and bought it (hard to find those nowadays!) Anyway, I plugged it in and tried it with one of my old children's records and when you put the needle on the record, it just sits there.

 

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Is Extended Use Of Fragrance Oils Harmful?I've wondered if the oil fragrance diffusers of any type are actually dispensing an oil film that will eventually become sticky, adhere to furniture, cause environmental and health problems down the road...any opinions?

 

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Bumper Pads For Girls Crib?I am looking for a bumper pads for a crib, a little girls one.

 

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Good Quality Fabric Scissors?Good scissors for cutting through multiple layers of thick fabric. Any suggestions?

 

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Ice Maker Not Working After Repairman Left?I just had my refrigerator fixed. After the technician left, the ice-maker was not working. My home owners warranty does not cover the repair for the ice-maker, the technician is telling me, that if he comes out to service it, the cost will start with $95 for the call, and then he can't say what he will have to replace. Can anyone offer advice?

 

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Testing The Reliability Of Remote Cooking Thermometers?This is about cooking thermometers, the type in which you leave the probe in the meat while it's in the oven and have a control unit outside of the oven preset to beep at a certain meat temperature.

 

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Looking For Review of Hydroderm?Has anyone tried Hydroderm?

 

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Looking For Review of Oust Candles?I saw an ad for "OUST" candles odor eliminator. Are they any good?

 

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Quick Touch Power Roller Reviews?I'd like to buy an electric painting kit. I found one, a 980 Quick Touch Power Roller, on sale for $57, $20 rebate, my cost would only be $37. Is that worth it?

 

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Do Hand Sanitizers Contain Sulfur?Do any hand sanitizers contain any amount of sulfur?

 

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Alternate Uses For Holmes Humidifier Water Treatment?A bottle of Holmes Humidifier Water Treatment was left in the house I just bought. I do not have a humidifier. Are there any other uses for this product?

 

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Eye Soap For Makeup Removal?I have just recently bought this makeup called Bare Essentials.

 

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Ideas For Collectables To Save For When Todder Is Teenager?I have a 2 year old granddaughter and I would like to start her a collection of something to be given to her when she is 16...any ideas?

 

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Help Getting a Refrigerator?I am in need of a refrigerator ASAP.

 

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Looking For Manufacturers Stamp on Furniture?I need to know of any tell tale signs other than the stamping of a name on furniture that would let me know if it is worth anything?

 

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Swiffer, Shark or Swivel?What do you find that really works on hardwoods and vinyl floors. I have to sweep mine 3 times a day (sticky stuff,etc) because of the little ones.

 

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Looking For Review of Good Sturdy Vacuum?I am looking for a really dependable, sturdy vacuum.

 

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Help Using the Inspire TI Calculator?Does anyone have the Inspire TI calculator (it might have a slightly different spelling).

 

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Timer Button Missing From Pizza Oven?About 5 years ago I received a pizza oven as a gift and just got around to opening the box.

 

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Review of Hand Crank Flashlights?Has anyone tried one of those flashlights that do not use batteries? They are powered by a crank handle for energy.

 

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Review of Electric Hair Removal?I would like to know if anyone has tried any of the electric or battery hair remover devices?

 

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Getting a Song Out of Your Head?How do you get a song out of your head? I purchased Reba McIntyre's Duets cd, and I listened to "Because of You" probably 6 times over 2 days. More than I should have and it's been following me around ever since. Just when I think it's gone, it comes back.

 

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Are Bread Twisties Color Coded by Date?I have heard that bread twisties are color coded as to the day of week they were made. Does anyone know if that is true and what color goes with what day?

 

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Review of All Natural Smoke Free Program?Has anyone actually quit smoking with the All Natural Smoke Free Program?

 

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Reynolds Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealing System?Has any one tried the new Reynolds Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealing System?

 

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VCR/DVD Recorders?I had a Panasonic VCR/DVD recorder and recorded some math VCR Well, the Panasonic broke. I ended up with a different model of Panasonic (because this was a year and a half later) and this one will not play my math DVD's.

 

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Why Is Laundry Detergent so Expensive?I was wanting to know if laundry detergent is expensive where you live?

 

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Concerns About Lead Paint on Jewelry?While thinking about the fact that there is lead in brightly colored paints, and that other countries may not have our regulations about what is permissible and healthy, it occured to me that necklaces from other countries with brightly colored beads, cords and findings may not be safe. So the questions is, how much lead can be absorbed by contact with skin? Am I overthinking the situation? Today I saw a lovely necklace made in China with a jet black cord and a cinnabar bead that would set high up on the neck. Nicely priced at World Market, and the only one left on the display. But I didn't dare buy it.

 

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Problems with Rolling Backpack?My backpack on wheels is starting to have problems. Sometimes the wheels refuse to roll (possibly they are tilting)- had a lot of wear. I was wondering if these things are made with non-rubber type wheels. Suggestions? Warnings? Like cars, do they need regular replacement when the mileage gets too high?

 

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Black and Decker Jar Opener?I have arthritis and great difficulty opening some jars. I already got a thumbs down on the new One Touch Jar Opener. Anyone have the Black & Decker one or some other device. I live alone so that leaves me. Thanks!

 

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Who Makes Walmart's "Great Value" Coffee?Who makes Walmart's "Great Value" coffee?

 

Information About Tyler Fixture Freezer?This came with my house I purchased last year. Want to know more about it. Anybody know?

 

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BMG Coupon Codes?Does anyone have a code for getting music cd on bmg or dvds?

 

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Buying a Bread Machine New vs. Used?I would like to buy a bread machine and see many at the thrift store. Should I try one of those first or get a new one? Any recommendations on the brand? I don't want to spend a lot of money on it. Thanks!

 

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Alternatives to Spray Bottles?Does anyone know an alternative to spray bottles? I have bought several at the dollar store and even the expensive ones at Home Depot but they always break on me? The pump part always breaks. I need something that will replace these for cleaning.

 

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Electric vs Gas Motor for Go-kart?Is it better to use an electric or a gasoline motor when building a go-kart?

 

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How Do You Use a Convection Oven?Hi I am looking for how to info on convection/microwave ovens. The manual is great for instructing on how to set the temps and times but is useless for everything else.

 

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Getting Better Mileage?With gas prices soaring, what are others doing to reduce the use of gas? I have cut way back on driving places.

 

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Wondering What To With Extra Cell Phone Minutes?I am wondering what to do with unused cell phone minutes.

 

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Washer/Dryer Combos?Has anyone found a washer/dryer combo that they like? The one I mean is not the stackable kind but one unit that does both.

 

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Problems With Sensor Night Lights?Does anyone have the same problem I have with those sensor night lights? Every time I pull one out of the outlet for different reasons, they never work after that.

 

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How Long is a Plastic Cutting Board Safe?How long can a plastic cutting board be used before it becomes 'unsafe' to use?

 

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Stouffer's Lasagna?How many people does a Stouffer's Lasagna feed?

 

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Can E-Tickets Be Exchanged For Paper Tickets?Can I exchange e-tickets for paper tickets?

 

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Short Battery Life With My Digital Camera?I really need help here. The camera takes really great pictures, even the videos are really good and can be watched on TV or my computer. My problem is that the battery life is the pits. It seems after 10-15 pictures, the 'battery depleted' appears on screen.

 

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Grass Clippings Getting Stuck In Crocs?I just wanted to let people know I've found a better style of Croc shoes that does not pick your feet. The ones with holes in create static and allow pet hair and grass clippings to enter in the holes and it picks on your feet like pins and needles.

 

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Storing Quilts in Large Space Bags?I want to know from the quilt experts out there. How is a good way to store quilts? I just bought some of the large space bags (the ones you zip shut then remove the air with your vacuum) and put my quilts in them to store.

 

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Who Sang Amazing Grace on the Silkwood Soundtrack?Does anyone know who sang Amazing Grace on the Silkwood Soundtrack?

 

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Looking for Information on Dishes Stamped: F. Winkle and Co. England?I have a set of dishes that I am trying to find info on and do not know where to look. They have a stamp on the back that says F. Winkle and Co , England. It is a green stamp with a design in the middle. They also have a stamp that is brown and says Whieldon Ware in a circle, then below it has an emblem that says F. Winkle and Co below that England.

 

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Debbi Meyer's Green Bags?Has anyone purchased Debbi Meyer's Green Bags? I've read mixed reviews.

 

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Instructions for an Avon Night Light?Someone gave my granddaughter a clock / night light / sound maker for Christmas. No box, no instructions. It is from Avon, silver looking and has a picture of a waterfall on the front, with the clock section below that. On the sides there are buttons for Chimes, Waterfall, Wind, Birds, etc. On the bottom there are Mode, Set and Up and Down buttons.

 

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What is My Steamboat Willie Watch Worth?I want to know how much a Steamboat Willie watch is worth?

 

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What is Extrusion Technology?What is extrusion technology and how is it used to make some products?

 

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Do You Get Lots of Junk Mail When Ordering Sample Products?A few weeks ago, I read about how you can get product samples and give them to homeless shelters. I LOVE this idea but I have a question for those who order samples. Do you get junk snail mail or other spam because of this?

 

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Purchasing a Steam Cleaner?I am not a very good housekeeper, but I have seen a steam clean machine in action and I think having one would help me clean my house faster and more efficiently than I do now. Does anyone have frugal ideas on which one I could get and whether this is a worthwhile thing to pursue.

 

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Unsubscribing from Freecycle?How do I unsubscribe from Freecycle. The email has too many in one day.

 

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Lestoil Ate Through Plastic Bottle?Why would Lestoil eat through the plastic bottle?

 

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Buying Bulbs for Tanning Bed?I just got a tanning bed and was wanting tips on buying bulbs for it.

 

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PayPal Reviews?Have any of your winners in the US or Canada experienced any problems with PayPal? Over charges, double charges, unauthorized pull outs? Thanks and I really love your daily updates, recipes, tips, and crafts!

 

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Forum for Unlimited Online Movies?I would like to know about the movie forums. The ones that you pay one price and get unlimited movies on your computer. Even movies that aren't out on video yet.

 

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Planning a Prom Dress Re-Sale Event?I am very interested in whatever info you can share on organizing a prom dress re-sale event. With the dresses accumulating here in this house and knowing it is the same in other homes, it would be a wonderful idea!

 

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Who Does Comcast's Repair Work?Does Comcast do their own repair work or do they hire subcontractors to repair phone problems and computer problems?

 

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Burning Crayons?Why does it take colored crayons longer to burn than white crayons?

 

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Zote Soap?Who out there has discovered ZOTE soap? This is a Mexican product that is to die for. I have added leather cleaning to the list of things it is great for. I love the scent of it more than anything I think.

 

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What Kind of Dog Brush Should I buy?Wire slicker brushes look sharp - like they could hurt a dog's skin if you press repeatedly and brush in the same spot. I tried it on my arm in the store and wondered what else there is. This is for a dog whose fur is densely packed, straight and short.

 

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Is 'World Wide Publications' a Scam?Is World Wide Publications a scam?

 

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Using a 1950's Sunbeam Mix Master Mixer?I bought a 1950's Sunbeam Mix Master mixer at a thrift shop. It has a juicer attachment set (which includes a bowl with a center hole and a funnel hole, a ceramic juicer cone with a slotted metal rod in the center, and a metal double-pronged clamp-on device). But it seems that the handle of the mixer is in the way of the place you need to hook the juicer up (a hole on the left side next to the handle ).

 

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Attaching Pressure Gauge to Pressure Cooker?I have a pressure cooker that was used one time after I bought it about 5 years ago. It is like new, even the gasket. However, I lost the pressure gauge and had to buy another one. Unfortunately, the brand is discontinued (Innova), but I was told by another company that they could send one that would work. I am not familiar with these cookers and have lost the manual as well (can't replace it). Can anyone tell me, is the pressure gauge supposed to snap on the lid?

 

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Friend Needs Disposable Bags After Colon Surgery?I have a friend that recently had colon surgery and she is in need of disposable bags, she does not have insurance and she needs the help. Anybody know of any help out there for her?

 

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Taking A Down Comforter Out Of Storage?Is a down comforter OK after five years of storage in a plastic tub or should I get rid of it?

 

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Economical Dishwasher Detergent?Which is the most economical dishwasher detergent?

 

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Recommendations For Solar Lights?I am looking to buy some solar lights for outdoors. There are several to choose from. Who can recommend a good bright one or tell me what to avoid?

 

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Can You Play Harmonica With Dentures?I'm an avid harmonica player but I may be required to get dentures. I'm worried that having dentures may impede my harmonica playing. Do any of you have any experience playing harmonica with dentures? If so, do the dentures diminish your skills in any way?

 

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Will Toothpaste Scratch Marble Sink?If I brush my teeth over my marble sink will the toothpaste scratch it?

 

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Do Oriental Detoxing Foot Pads Work?Does anyone know, by personal experience or from scamming info if those oriental detoxing foot pads really work? Does anybody use them or know someone who uses/used them? What were their results? I do believe there are toxins that store up in the body. Thanks everyone! You're the Best!

 

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Comparing LCD and CRT TVs?Comparing LCD and TUBE TV SPECS: I've been looking at lower cost TV's to buy and have found it extremely hard to convert the specifications between Tube TVs and LCD TVs.

 

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Looking For Online Store to Buy Bulk Dog Food?Does anyone know of a good online place where I can buy Purina Pro Plan Adult Large Breed Weight Management Chicken & Rice dry dog food online in bulk quantities?

 

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Do I Need A New Type of DVD Player?Has anyone heard about the new DVD's are going to start being made different, so you have to have a new DVD player in order to view the new type?

 

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Table With Leaves That Run Lengthwise?Have found an old wood dining set with 6 leaves that go with it. The leaves run lengthwise, as opposed to across the width of the table as I am used to seeing. Is this unusual?

 

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Products Containing EDTA?Has anyone used any of the products containing EDTA? I have been diagnosed with 90% clogged carotids. I have no insurance to pay for surgery and ran across several ads online for products with this chemical.

 

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Looking For Review of "Not So Scary Halloween"?I'd like to ask anyone who's gone to Disney World's Not so scary Halloween. I'm planning on going in Oct. this year and just not sure which week would be best.

 

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"Card Locked" Message on Casio Digital Camera?I have a Casio Digital camera that I cannot use because it says "card locked". What does this mean?

 

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