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Cleaning Pontoon Boat Seats?
You may check an auto parts store in your area. When I worked in Pep Boys we had a cleaning solution for sale that was designed for cleaning sap and was recommended for vinyl roofs. Sorry I dont remember what it was called but I do remember a customer praising...

 

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Garnishing Disability for Back Rent?
No. Disability can not be garnished. You may be able to sue him if you have a contract with you or was part of the rent agreement for your place. You may have to consult a lawyer. You may be able to find a representative that will help you out pro bono if there...

 

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How Do You Hard Boil An Egg?
Well, I will add my 2 cents since no one has mentioned my mothers trick to an easy peelable hard boiled egg. She boils the eggs in water wish just a little more than a cap full of vinegar. Has them boil for a few minutes(sorry I dont know how long but probably...

 

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What is This Insect?
My initial thought was a sweat bee. But if you are concerned catch one (dead-but recognizable or alive) and take it to your local agricultural office. It may have a different name but it should be listed in your phone book near other local govt offices. Another...

 

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Restoring Faded Red Car Paint?
When I worked for PepBoys there was a wax that was pretty good at restoring color. You actually had to purchase the wax in the shade closest to you car (there were that many). Unfortunately I cant think of the name of the product but if you stop by a PepBoys...

 

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Manual for a George Foreman Mini Roaster Model GV5?
http://www.retrevo.com/ http://www.manualsonline.com/

 

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Garnishing SSD Benefits for Back Child Support?
Call the local Social Security office, they will be able to advise you on the best route to take. They may award more money for the SSD benefactor to cover child support but be warned they probably will not cover all of it. The extra money will be sent straight...

 

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Wildlife: Look Who Came to Dinner
Of course even though the oppossum may be cute you do realize it is a carrior eater and may share some bacteria with your pet?

 

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Avoid "Death by GPS!"
My question is why didnt the Canadian couple turn the car around? And if the car HAD run out of gas why didnt they stay together?

 

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Avoid "Death by GPS!"
My question is why didnt the Canadian couple turn the car around? And if the car had run out of gas why didnt they stay together?

 

Cat Deterrent?
I dont know if it will work with cats but it does work for other critters: go to a loacl dog grooming lace and ask for the cut dog hair. Spread them around the area you want to keep the cats away from and it may do the trick. My dad does that to keep rabbits...

 

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Ideas for Daughter's 13th Birthday Party?
My 14 yr old daughter , 12 year old son and 10 year old daughter enjoyed a day at Chucky Cheese (we celebrated them all at once because I only see them once a year). We also went to a movie.

 

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Organizations That Assist Low Income Families Get Free Furniture?
Ask your church if they can help you or make suggestions. Many groups that help people in a community let churches know they are available. For that matter many people in your church may volunteer for groups that help people. If you dont go to church it may...

 

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Is It Too Late to Start My Garden?
Get a Farmers Almanac. It outlines when the best time is for planting be it a root plant, a transplant or a planting by seed. It is a small investment every year for the yearly gardner. My father follows it religiously and has a 90% success rate with most of...

 

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Social Security Disability Laws in Virginia?
Your best direction for seeking out the answer for Virginia (even though SSD is a govt pogram) is to call the Social Security Office and ask. If your mother already gets Social Security talk to her case worker.

 

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Theme for Husband's 60th Birthday?
If you just need a picture Google for one. I did a search for balance, scale, graphic and got all kinds of hits. Here are two: http://www.google.com/search?q=Balance+scale+graphics&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VF7gTYLuBoK5tweKhsGHCg...

 

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Child Support and SSI?
Go down to the social security department and talk to them. He should no longer be paying anything for the 21 year old and I dont believe he is responsible for the 19 yr old but I am not sure. SSD should be able to clarify what his responsibility is. Of course...

 

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Welbilt Bread Machine Manual?
http://www.retrevo.com/ http://www.manualsonline.com/

 

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Using Brown Sugar in Hummingbird Nectar?
Agree with MCW. I have herd of other people asking about substituting white cane sugar in hummingbird feeders and many people say dont do it. Someone asked about using sugar substitutes like Sweet and Low. Others have asked about using honey. The answer is...

 

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Choosing a High School Graduation Gift?
And with what mrs.story referred to as the going trend for the day you could look into getting a gift card for Amazon or even PayPal. I dont know if they have them but they probably do. Otherwise a card with cash is always appreciated.

 

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Finding On-line Grocery Coupons?
http://www.retailmenot.com/ http://print.coupons.com/Couponweb/Index.aspx?pid=13687&nid=10&zid=xk38 http://www.couponmom.com/ http://www.couponcabin.com/ http://www.dealigg.com/coupons.php http://www.mysavings.com/ http://www.afullcup.com/ http://coupondivas...

 

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Birthday Gifts for 18 Year Old Boyfriend?
It isnt that great a gift but get him a gift certificate to his favorite hunting/fishing store.. Without knowing what he already has I cant recommend a particular fishing pole or anything like that. If you know what store he frequents for his supplies you can...

 

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Canning How Tos?
You need to find a Ball Blue Book. You can get them at Amazon. I did a search and found many http://www.amazon.com/Book-Guide-Thrifty-Canning-Freezing/dp/B000RQ4Z2Q/ref=sr_1_9?tag=thriftyfun0b-20 . You can get one used pretty cheap. My mother...

 

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Canning How Tos?
I just thought of something my mom uses to can that may not get mentioned in a book. You have to boil the lids before you put them on the jars and secure them with a ring. My mother removes them from the boiling water with one of those telescoping magnets they...

 

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George Foreman Grill Instruction Manual?
http://www.manualsonline.com/ http://www.retrevo.com/

 

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Finding a Lost Relative?
I have used Zabasearch to successfully find many people. It may take a while and if she has gotten married and you dont know her new name that may make the task a bit difficult.

 

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How Hazardous is Wet Mildew Smelling Carpet?
It can be very dangerous especially if you have any kind of allergies. My sister once moved into a house that had mildew in the walls from a leak in the roof. She ended up in the hospital twice before someone realized what was causing the problem. If the office...

 

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Donating Old Encyclopedias?
Try the local library, the school library, nursing homes, and possibly just put it up for free to pick up on Craigslist in your area.

 

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Planning a Church Yard Sale?
I didnt read the first response so I will just high light a few of my initial thoughts to your question. I go to LOTS of yard sales. From when the season starts to when the season ends. Here are some pointers. 1 - price for your items based on what you think...

 

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Manual for a Marathon KT-3050B Electronic Typewriter?
http://www.manualsonline.com/ http://www.retrevo.com/

 

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Where Can I Get Repair Parts and Owner's Manual for Pop Up Camper?
http://www.manualsonline.com/ http://www.retrevo.com/

 

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User's Manual For Older Brother Sewing Machine...
http://www.retrevo.com/ http://www.manualsonline.com/

 

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Bugs in Texas Plum Tree?
In our county there is a guy in the city hall building that can advise you regarding all plants, bugs, pesticides, etc. I just cant think of what his office title is other than it starts with a C... I think. :( Well there is a resource probably in your city...

 

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Activity Ideas for Friend with a Broken Hip?
Solitaire is easy to do with a small playing surface. You can even play it in a plane. There are several types, some require more room than others. One me and my parents call 4 card solitare. Ill explain it below. Another thing I just thought of is you can...

 

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Finding a DJ for My Daughter's 17th Birthday?
Ask some of her friends if they know any boys at her school that would like to DJ the party and would be able to do it. You could also check a local college for students who DJ. The college I went to had a radio station and we used to DJ with the stations equipment...

 

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How Do I Get Coupons Through the Mail?
My family uses coupons a lot and we get them from the Sunday paper and the internet. Mostly the Sunday paper. My father subscribed a couple years ago to Sunday only. He did ask them first if their paper had coupons on Sunday and they said yes. We have also...

 

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Use for Old Eyeglasses Case
You can also use old cases to help organize smaller items in your glove box or center hump storage area.

 

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Raising Money for a Mission Trip?
If you are artsy make greeting cards. Make 10 sets of say 10 or twelve cards. Cards of the same type can have the same design (and that way people dont try to get you to mix and match). But you make 2 birthday, 1 anniversary, 1 Halloween, 1 graduation, and...

 

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Save Kids Meal Toys As Gifts
I concur, they made great stocking stuffers for my kids when they were young. You can also ask for the toddler toy to give to new mothers at baby showers.

 

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Free Yarn and Other Craft Supplies for a Nursing Home?
Well Debbie, I would suggest you try Hobby Lobby. Find out if they would be willing to make a donation from their corporate office. You can also try other hobby stores in your area if you dont have a hobby lobby. Most companies can use the tax write off. Your...

 

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Getting Rid of Mice?
Depends on your environment. If you dont have any kids and you have a basement (or the mice are in your shed or barn) acquire a black snake and let him loose (in the basement shed or barn). Tell your friends you are looking for one and to let you know if they...

 

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Family Birthday Party Ideas?
Take the family on an outing, have a picnic and a birthday cake. Go see something she has always wanted to see. Or visit relatives you dont normally get to visit and have a party at their place.

 

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Help With Prescription Drugs?
Try Astrazeneca http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/help-affording-your-medicines/ You can also try http://www.prescriptionhope.com/?gclid=CNWPhtzCoqgCFQjs7QodjlzDHA

 

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Unique Ways to Give Money as a Gift to a Teenage Boy?
Your could get Him a piggy bank and fill it with quarters or with change of variety equal to the amount of maney you want to give him. You could buy Him a new wallet and put the amount of cash into it that you would like to give him OR you can put a gift card...

 

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Could Bad Outlets Damage TV and Other Electronics?
In a nut shell... yes. You need to get the outlets fixed.

 

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Unique Gift Ideas for New Boyfriend?
Being that you have been dating for only a short time I wouldnt go to any great lengths for a present. Making Him dinner is more than you would need to do but would be a good present none the less. For that matter I wouldnt even bother with trying to make him...

 

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Activities for a 45th High School Reunion?
Well this was originally posted for a baby shower but it would work at a reunion as well. Might need to modify some of the questions as these are mostly baby based if I remember right. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59062326.tip.html

 

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Search the Manufacturer's Site for Operation Manuals
Good advise, but if that doesnt work you can try retrievo.com and manualsonline.com

 

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Birthday Gift Ideas for 19 Year Old Boyfriend?
I wouldnt worry about getting him something he needs or wants but instead get him somethinghe will like. Something unexpected. You could get him a very plain braclet with an engraving. Something like, Never again 19 but now and forever close. And put your initials...

 

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Should Parents Stay Out of Conflicts Between Their Grown Children?
Very simple, next time they are talking about her tell them they are being childish, that their sister is living her own life and that they should do the same. Stop being envious (because whether they know it or not they are).

 

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Reentering the Job Market?
Apply for the disability if you can. One of the options that will come from that is help for gettng back into the work place. I applied for SSD and after acquiring it was introduced to the work program to be re-integrated into the work force. It is okay to...

 

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How Do I Start and Arts and Crafts Club?
Get a church to agree to help you. That will provide a place for your group to meet, it may give you resources for donated craft supplies from parishners and it will probably get your participators. Another aspect to this is if the church participates in a...

 

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Getting Paid to Help a Friend Move and Stage a Garage Sale?
I have helped a god many friends with moving and with yard sales. All I ask for is they treat for lunch or dinner which most of the time has been pizza delivery for everyone involved (one time it was a monster sub). :)

 

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Remedies for Weak and Thin Fingernails?
Increase your Biotin dosage. Biotin is really good for nails and hair. I take a multivitamin with Biotin in it but I also take two Biotin tablets at the same time. I take it for my hair but my mother takes the same dosage for her nails (she has weak nails like...

 

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Fun High School Reunion Activities?
At the last reunion I went to one of the gals had a bunch of questions about teachers, students and the school that were fairly relevent to the year we graduated (but not all). And whoever answered the question first got a prize.

 

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Cleaning a Laptop Screen?
Many options. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=screen+cleaner&tag=thriftyfun0b-20

 

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Keep Laptop From Overheating
In a pinch, if you are using your laptop at a restaurant or Internet cafe, you can put a straw under each side of the laptop. It doesnt raise it up much but it provides more circulation.

 

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Starting a Compost Pile?
What the other two posters failed to mention is you want to turn your compost with dirt in it. You also should make it damp before you turn to get the moisture mixed into the compost. Dont soak it down though. Just make it damp. I would suggest if you are not...

 

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Identifying Small Brown Bugs Around the Toilet?
If you can post a picture of one it will be easier. If you dont have that ability capture one in a bottle and take it to your local agricultural office,home improvement place or find someone big into bugs (I talked to a guy at a University once about praying...

 

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How Do I Repair Torn Carpet?
You can sew it or tape it. Depends on the type and condition of carpet and the extent of the damage. Sewing it is just as it sounds, you use a thick needle and thread and sew it up. Taping it is done with carpet tape and a hot iron. This is how a lot of professionals...

 

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Menu Ideas for a Masquerade Party?
I would think finger foods/hor doeuvres, something easy to pick up and eat for those people with masks or lots of make up. Cheese and summer sausage on crackers is what I would start with. Various cheeses in cube form with tooth picks. Those little sausages...

 

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Looking For Places To Go On My 16th Birthday?
Just do a google search in the area in which you are willing to travel for entertainment, fun, concert, amusement, event and family. Use a different window for each word but cover the same area. You should get several ideas for stuff you never thought about...

 

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Letters Wearing Off My Brand New Dell Keyboard?
If your keyboard is part of a desktop you can do one of two things: replace it or replace the worn keys. Keys on a keyboard come off fairly easy with the exception of the space bar. If you can find a similar keyboard at a yard sale or maybe check with a place...

 

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Cheapest Cell Phone?
Let me tell you what I have learned from my experience with cell phones. First let me recommend you buy a phone via the internet or off a friend or family member. Especially if you want a very basic phone, many people upgrade phones and toss their old phone...

 

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Making Your Hair Grow Faster?
I take a vitamin called Biotin which stimulates hair grown as well as fingernail growth and strengthening.

 

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Making Money With Your Computer?
Well you cant make a lot of money but you can make some extra money doing surveys. I have used Global Survey Marketing in the past successfully.

 

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Ideas for Inexpensive Crafts and Hobbies?
My daughter used to make custom origami for people when she was around 12 years old. She collected some books from the library and copied different designs. She also kept a list of books and what designs were in them in case someone asked for something she...

 

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Other Websites Like Lakeside Collection?
You can use http://www.similarsites.com/ and find websites that are llisted fairly much the way they are.

 

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Getting Rid of Rats?
I will tell you what my dad would do (cause he has done it), let all your friends know you are on the look out for a black snake. Catch the black snake and put him under the shed. It wont bother the dogs, it will eat all the rats and when the food is gone he...

 

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Setting Up a PayPal Account?
I would like to clarify what nightrain71 was saying. If you ever get an email from Paypal that is not just letting you know that a transaction you initiated was completed dont use any links provided. When in doubt open another browser window and go to Paypal...

 

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Use Eggshells for Slugs
We have found from experience that if you toss your used egg shells into a cup or can and let them dryout before you crush them that they dont stick together. They also break up into smaller pieces allowing you to get more shells into one container.

 

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Finding the Meaning and Origin of First Names?
I tried four different websites with name definitions in several languages and they all popped up name not found for Kharter.

 

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Advice for Buying a Prepaid Debit Card?
You can get prepaid cards in many places: Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger, etc. You can even get one on-line. A popular one on-line is Green Dot. The only thing I would warn you about is how much money is removed from your card every 30 days after purchase. I used...

 

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Selling Homemade CDs for a Fundraiser?
As long as you own the music there is no copyright infringement. You can only legally make copies of CD or copile a CD of various music if you have and own the original CDs with the music on them. As soon as you sell one of those CDs you can be liable for hundreds...

 

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Can I Put Linoleum Over Indoor-Outdoor Carpet?
Sorry, I worked in flooring for years, mostly carpets, but there were several times we had to rip up indoor/outdoor carpet for tiles and hardwood. Its alot of work but a necessity.

 

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Surprise Birthday Party For Teenager?
If you know any of her friends ask them if they wouldnt mind hosting a party and could get permission from their parents. If that doesnt work try a favorite teacher.

 

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Starting a Vegetable Garden?
You can also get a farmers almanac which will te3ll you the prime time to plant the vegies you want to grow (as well as other neat info).

 

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Manual and Recipe Book for Hitachi HB-D103 Bread Machine?
http://www.retrevo.com/ http://www.manualsonline.com/ One of these should do the trick.

 

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Removing Skunk Smell From A Dog?
When our Pekinese had its encounter with a skunk we used tomato juice and it worked pretty well. It didnt remove the smell completely, but it lowered the smell dramatically (you had to put your nose up beside him to smell it) and after two or three days it...

 

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Removing Mildew Spots from Convertible Top?
I used to work for PepBoys a good while back and they had a convertable top cleaner that guys bragged about all the time. Dont know if they still have it and I dont know if any other auto store will have it but you should check. Otherwise I would recommend...

 

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Running Corel Photohouse 3 on a Vista Computer?
Okay, first you need to know that regedit is a program inherent to all windows operating systems. All you need to do is click on the Microsoft emblem down on the bottom left and in the area you would normally type something to search for you type regedit and...

 

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Running Corel Photohouse 3 on a Vista Computer?
Apparently this problem has reared its head all the way up to version 6. Here is the answer I found. It is actually in two parts (2 different user responses), please read both. This process does not require you to mess with regedit / windows registry. Hi Paule...

 

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Cleaning TV and Computer Monitor Screens?
Ideally use water and a cotton cloth. I think there is a monitor cleaner on the market but with anything besides water you take the chance of creating a film. If there is something particular on your screen that wont come off with water you can try a QTip with...

 

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Manual for a Hitachi HB-B101 Bread Machine?
http://www.retrevo.com/ http://www.manualsonline.com/

 

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Are Walmart Great Value Products As Good as Name Brands?
You will find that store brands taste just as good as name brand, mostly because many of the store brands are made by the name brand companys suppliers and labelled for the stores. Not true of ALL store brands but it is for many. Always try a store brand before...

 

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Why Does My Dog Pee Every Time Someone Goes Near Him?
I used to have a dog that got excited whenever anyone was around and would pee almost instantly when someone new visited. Another dog I knew but didnt have would pee because she was an abused pup and was scared silly whenever someone got near. I cant say I...

 

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Grade School Science Project Website?
I would see if you can find a home school forum. There would probably be all kinds of projects for kids to do that are 1st and 2nd grade level.

 

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The Best Time To Shop Clearance Sales?
It depends on the type of clothes you want to buy. If you want to get winter type clothing the best time for clearance items would be in the next month or two as Spring styles are coming in and the stores need the racks for the new clothes. If you want summer...

 

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Low Budget Birthday Party Ideas?
I have no idea how the weather is in your area so I will just mention a few things that came to mind. Set up a water gun battle with your friends. Split up into two teams, designate an out area for people to go once they have been hit. Desgnate the area of...

 

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Manual For Welbilt Breadmaker ABM 3900?
http://www.retrevo.com/ http://www.manualsonline.com/

 

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Ideas For My 17th Birthday?
If you dont know what you like to do we sure dont. I can tell you my ex liked going to the batting cages on her birthday.

 

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Can SSI Be Garnished for Child Support?
Ditto what Redhatterb said.

 

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Communicating Health Concerns to Doctors While Receiving SSDI?
When the doctor asks what the problem is or the reason for the visit AND the reason is the same for the last visit. Just tell him it is for the same thing as last time and nothing has changed as far as you can tell. If he doesnt remember or doesnt have notes...

 

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Why Do My Chocolate Chip Cookies Turn Out Cake-like?
You are adding too much flour and probably not enough butter/shortneing (dont know which you use). That is what I would change.

 

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Ideas for Fun April Fool's Pranks?
Plan a meal with someone you want to prank. Make up a mel that is really nice but hide it. Put out something just odd or aweful or both as the meal. See where it goes but at some point you say April Fools and bring out the real meal.

 

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Removing Shells From Hard Boiled Eggs?
Yes, fresh eggs do not peel as well as store bought. Dont know why they just dont. If I remember right, if you add a little vinegar to the water when you boil them it will help them peel. I know if you add salt when they boil they wont crack. Maybe someone...

 

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Converting a Basement into a Bedroom?
The first thing you need to do is claim your area. From the way you described it there is alot of stuff in the basement. Choose what section you want to make into your bedroom area. Then start at the door outside or the stairs and begin sorting, stacking and...

 

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What Will Guinea Fowl Eat?
Guineas will eat baby snakes. Not sure about the grass burrs, I woulldnt think so. If you want to get rid of snakes look for a black snake. Black snakes eat all other types of snakes and rodents too. My dad is constantly catching them and putting them under...

 

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How Do I Find Out if a Business Name Is Already Being Used?
The easiest way is to try doing a search for it in several search engines. Google, Yahoo, Ask, yellowpages, dogpile, superpages and Bing is where I would start.

 

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"Please Ask For ID" On Back of Credit Cards
You still are not out of the woods. There are many machines that use the magnetic strip and dont need verification. ATM, gas pumps, self check out lines to name a few. And many retail places have you swipe your own card and never ask to look at your signature...

 

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How Can I Help My Child Swallow Big Pills?
If they are a solid pill you can crush them into a powder or cut them in half to make them smaller. Dont try that if they are coated or filled with a liquid.

 

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Calculating Ingredients When Feeding Large Groups?
Look at how many servings your recipe would normally make and calculate. For example, say your sloppy joe recipe is for 8 to 10 people normally. You are looking at feeding 60 to 70. Say your average for the ingrediate is 9, 9 x 7 is 63 - 9 x 8 is 72. Go with...

 

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Funny Birthday Gift for a New Teacher?
Well my first thought was a bobble head graduate. She could put that on her desk at the school she teaches in. Second idea is an Etch A Sketch. Put it in a nice box labelled conservative laptop for the technically savy (or some such). You could even get on...

 

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How Can I Repair the Worn Bottoms on My Trash Cans?
Why not find a bucket or tub that would wedge itself into the can against the sides? That would give you a new bottom on the can. If you need to make sure it doesnt fall out from being tipped over you can either use clear silicone around the top edge and glue...

 

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Co-Signer of a Student Loan?
foxrun41 didnt answer your question. Getting married does not however release your husband as a co-signer. Now, if she consolodates her loans with those of her husband THAT would relinquish your husband from responsibility. Consolodating the loans of her and...

 

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College Graduation Gift Idea?
Here is a graduation package: Give her a savings bond, a Walmart gift card and a letter of reference (personal reference for perspective jobs).

 

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Remove Water When Cleaning Toilet
There is an easier way to empty your bowl for cleaning. Take the lid off the tank. Take a wire hanger and put the float thru it. With the hangerresting on the tank, holding up the float, you can flush the toilet and it will drain but not refill until you remove...

 

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Cooking Ground Beef in a Crockpot?
By all means, yes. Put raw hamburger in a crock with some water and let it go. Then you can just drain it and add sauce and beans for chili. Or just add some brown sugar and mustard with some ketchup for sloppy Joes. OR... you can take it out of the pot and...

 

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English Gift Ideas?
Just take her for tea and crumpets and it will be a memory shell never forget.

 

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Trouble Viewing Web Pages on a Notebook?
As alloydog pointed out it is probably your screen resolution. If you right click on your desktop and select properties a window should open up. Look through each of the tabs in the window till you find an area for resolution. Experiment, you can always go...

 

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Free Building Supplies?
Check freecycle and see if you can find any that way. You can also try Craigslist.

 

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Overseas Coupon Program - Sending Coupons to Troops Families?
There is actually a group you get in contact with and they match you up with a military family overseas. That family is part of a chain , after they go through the coupons they pass them on to other families on the base. I do it with a family in Austria. More...

 

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DVD of The Two Worlds of Jennie Logan?
Well, you can pay full price for it on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Two-Worlds-Jennie-Logan/dp/B003B3O5K4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1297399799&sr=1-1 Me, Id put it in a favorites list on Amazon till it was priced down to next to nothing. I would also try...

 

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Patterns for Plastic Canvas?
My mother has lots of books of plastic canvas patterns. Ill ask her tomorrow.

 

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Patterns for Plastic Canvas?
She found patterns of Angels which you could use without wings (these are kind of like standup dolls). She found another princes that stands and its base is a jewelry box. She had no luck in finding either a box or a wall hanging.

 

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Selling a House Without a Mortgage?
I believe you do but I am not sure, logic says you would need at least a title lawyer to transfer the title to the buyer. There are probably some legal websites that could answer that question, as a matter of fact, go to: www.abaner.org/legalservices/probono...

 

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Items for an Adult Easter Basket Exchange?
First thing I thought of was a Tide stain stick. Then a gift certificate to a car store or hardware store (Lowes/Home Depot). You could also get a set of nail clippers for on a key chain. How about a Walmart money card. A gas card for a local gas station that...

 

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How Do I Successfully Organize and Get Rid of Clutter?
You need to determine how you want to divide stuff up (organize), get the appropriate number of boxes plus one for trash and just start. Start on one side of a room and end at the closet. When that room and closet are done do what you need to with the boxes...

 

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Manual for Culinare Rocket Chef?
www.retrevo.com or http://www.manualsonline.com/

 

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What Factors Contribute to Your Weekly Grocery Budget?
My family consists of myself and both of my elderly parents, we spend anywhere from $140 to $200 a week on groceries. We all stay at home (my kids are in another state with my Ex). Baking is done on a rare occasion (maybe for a church function and always for...

 

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How Can I Hang Plates on the Wall Inexpensively?
How about a plate shelf? This is a narrow shelf that you hang and it has a groove in it for the plate to set as it leans against the wall. Old Victorian houses had something of this nature that went all the way around a room. If you do that you can move the...

 

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What is the Best Time of Day for Traveling With Children?
We used to travel with our kids starting around 7pm. The trick we learned early - on days to travel we didnt give our kids an afternoon nap. This would usually end up with them going to sleep sooner and staying asleep through the night. If you really need to...

 

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Student Loan Advice?
No. Call your loan company and go through the process. If they say you cant get deferred ask about a forbearance.

 

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Where Can I Buy Purses in Bulk?
Not sure about buying purses of one type in bulk. I do know that Goodwill has a wide variety of purses you can buy in bulk and on Feb 25th and 26th they are half price (at least in my area). Check you local Goodwill to find out if they have half off days.

 

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Planning a Wedding on a $1,500 Budget?
You said you have venue so I wont comment on that. My wedding was held at a college and we were able to get the cafeteria area real cheap so we could concentrate our funds on the cake and stuff. You could check at a college in your area or even a community...

 

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Copying a Game to a Computer Without Internet Connection?
Depends on the game? Is it a game that requires internet to install? Meaning you have no disk. Or is it one that requires internet to play like an online RPG (World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, etc). You need to be a little more clear, what is the game? Send...

 

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Welbilt Bread Machine Instructions?
http://www.retrevo.com http://www.manualsonline.com/

 

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Finding Weight Watchers Food Points?
If you have a site that gives you most of the info you need try the search engine http://www.similarsites.com/

 

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Finding Paint for a 97 Toyota Camry?
Paint codes are usually on the door. When you open up the drivers door look on the inside edge. If it isnt there look for a sticker in your glove compartment. If you still cant find it. Like Foxrun41 said, go to a parts store: Pepboys, Autozone, Advanced Auto...

 

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Daycare Name Ideas?
Baby Junior Youth Day Care

 

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How Can My Dog Ride in the Car Safely?
There is alos a net that goes between bucket seats to keep a pet in the back seat. I have also seen items that help you use the back seat safety belt to strap in the pet. Look around. Try Petsmart.com for starters. When you find the type of thing you would...

 

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11 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas?
If it is just for the girl, then base it on something she is really into. If you decide to combine the parties, choose a theme both kids will enjoy. First idea that came to mind was Pirates of the Carribean.

 

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How Can My Dog Ride in the Car Safely?
Also, not sure how you could do it completely but you can get a net and attach it to your hanging hooks at the top; the bottom ones are what I cant think of just yet. But they sell cargo nets at auto store fairly cheap or you may do with a tail gate net. Be...

 

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Recycle Your Old Cell Phones And Computers
FYI Computers - you can donate them to colleges, community colleges, boys and girls clubs and some churches. They use broken as well as working PCs to teach students of all ages about using, fixing and taking care of PCs. They also use them for teaching the...

 

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Inexpensive Laptop Recommendations?
Check out Craigslist for your area in the computer section. You said you wanted something newer so do your research before you buy. You can also go to some Rent To Own stores and get something but make sure you can makes the payments and make sure you have...

 

Super Glue For Minor Cuts

Super Glue For Minor Cuts
Another option that may have worked is duct tape. It is very sterile (according to a doctor I visited) and may have possibly covered and closed the whole wound. Great job with the super glue though. Wouldnt have worked for me. My super glue is always dried...

 

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Costume Ideas for a "Celebrity Couples" Themed Dance?
As redhatter said, just ask him. Dont waste time trying to be fancy or cute. you may lose you opportunity trying to make things just right to ask him. Also, guys arent too much into cute things the way girls are. Anyway, how about the couple from the Pirates...

 

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Starting a Bent N Dent Grocery Store?
I did a search and found a few sites that may help. If you actually get your store open you can list it with some of these sites like this one: http://www.moneytalksnews.com/2009/04/16/salvaged-grocery-store-list/ Here are the ones I found that I think you...

 

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Cleaning Mag Wheels After a House Fire?
If they were in the heat (heated up really bad) probably not. Pep Boys used to sell a really good magcleaner several years ago but I dont know if the product still exists. You could ask them if there is one in your area. If not you could look for a performance...

 

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Asking a Boy to a Valentine's Dance?
I agree with redhatterb, and I recommend you ask him quickly before another girl gets up the guts or he asks someone himself.

 

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Child Support and SSDI?
I agree completely with Deeli Go to your local Social Security Office and present all your questions to them. I was in a some what similar situation and benefitted from just asking them outright.

 

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Cookbook Software or Template?
You have lots of options. The best way to start is with a template for Microsoft Office or Excel. Whichever you are comfortable with or have access to. Just go to Google.com and search for Microsoft Cookbook template word excel, youll get the results.

 

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Use for Used Fabric Softener Sheets?
Yes, used fabric softener sheets can be used in a couple ways. If you really want to get your moneys worth when you have about 10 sheets that are done in. Toss them in your laundry together and they will still do one more load. Another thing that is a little...

 

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Where is the Power Steering Fluid Reservoir in a 2009 Elantra?
There are 3 things you can do to resolve your delimma. The easiest and quickest way is to go by a PEPBoys, Advanced Auto, Western Auto, Autozone or whatever the popular car parts store is in your area and ask one of the guys there to point it out to you. The...

 

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Finding An Old Friend?
Depending on how much you know of the person you can try www.zabasearch.com/ or www.peoplesearch.com/ One of them is pretty much free.

 

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Asking Someone to Sadie Hawkins?
There is no cute way, just ask him. If you come straight out and ask him there will be no room for doubt, decision is first reaction and the hard part is over quick and easy.

 

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Christmas Gifts for Grandchildren?
I shop for my kids all year. I do it in three stages: 1) put aside$5 a week starting in January until about April, 2) as soon as they start becoming available I hit yard sale, garage sale and flea markets. I also keep my eye on the clearance racks in walmart...

 

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Choosing a Computer Operating System?
Lots of different opinions for this. If you have basically used Windows in the past acquire Vista or Windows 7 if you want Microsoft Support. If you dont care about Microsoft Support then XP would be a good choice. If you arent really hooked to Microsoft Windows...

 

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Birthday Gift Ideas for 18 Year Old Brother?
What does your brother enjoy? Does he have a passion? Has he ever wondered about something and has said, One day Im going to look into that (or try that). If you are really clueless about what your brother likes get him a gift card to Walmart.

 

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Getting Rid of Mice Naturally?
Get a cat, most natural method in existence. I have also heard there is some kind of smell that mice dont like and they leave the area alone. I think it was mint, but maybe someone else can verify.

 

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Removing Viruses from a Computer (System Tool 2011)
Remember people ...if you have Windows or Windows 7 (it probably has it too) you can make Restore Points. You should make a new restore point after any major upgrades to Windows and probably once every 2 weeks. I make restore points weekly (and delet ones older...

 

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2nd Birthday Party With Disney Car Theme?
To be honest, if he is two years old, you are doing all of this theme stuff for you more than him. He wont remember the sandwiches were in the shape of cars three hours after they have eaten. The games he may remember. Here is one that will last a couple days...

 

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Asking My Best Friend to a Sadies?
There is no need to be clever, just asking him should be an encoutagement. Just say to him , listen (name), we are really good friends and I would really be honored if you would take me to the dance> Stright to the point, no room for misunderstandings. That...

 

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Uses for Old Christmas or Greeting Cards
And if you arent the creative type you can donate them and let them help someone else. http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23327747.tip.html

 

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Cooking Using a Pizza Stone?
Try one of these: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pizza-stone/129663273732598 http://www.facebook.com/BakingStone

 

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Shelf Life of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables?
I second the Stilltasty site.

 

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Developing Effective Study Skills?
Writing is good but I think you will find typing your notes as effective and less painful. Of course if you cant type too good then this isnt much help, other than it might help your typing skill. Also, reading your notes outloud will help a little bit. Not...

 

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How Can I Grow New Longer, Stronger Hair?
I dont know about making your hair thicker but I can tell you that taking Biotin will help you grow more hair. It also strengthens finger nails. Biotin is a vitamin you can buy almost anywhere that sells vitamins.

 

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Dealing With Back Pain?
This may sound silly to most but some will understand perfectly, call her pastor and get her name to the prayer warriors of her church. If she has no church, theres half the problem.

 

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Restoring Icons to Toolbar?
It depends on what you are losing icons from. Do you mean your browser, your desktop, your word processor? Usually when you have a bar that has icons you can right click on the bar and select properties. From there you would find a tool or Icons selection. For...

 

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