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Alexa, "Ask me the question of the day."

A problem I have is that whenever my Wi-Fi connection is lost, Alexa cannot reconnect. It will reboot only if I manually unplug/re-plug the power. This makes it practically useless for any ongoing tasks.

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Arguably the most important function of a toothbrush is to deliver some fluoride to the teeth a couple times a day. Any toothbrush will do that. They also remove plaque which also is important. Research shows the counter-rotational or the oscillating-rotating movement is best for removing plaque. El...

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gatorking wrote: ↑Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:41 am I have extended the life of my delaminating Teva sandals by more than a couple of years using Shoe Goo.

+1 Shoe Goo will do the trick.

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Saw the thread title, and came to say go to Costco and forget the other options, but it's clear that's been covered! As has been noted above by others, it can be overwhelming when you first wear them. My wife was exhausted after about 90 minutes because her brain was processing all sorts of noises ...

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I saw my first Osprey in central Virginia yesterday which is always a welcomed sight. I'm looking forward to getting out to the James River to photograph them fishing. Since people here like photos here's one from last year. https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Birds-of-Prey-1/i-dw32ZrK/0/da27ebc1/L/BB...

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Would just the upstairs portion of the garage accommodate your office/theatre? You probably would not need to modify that when you sell. A relative has a very nice office/guest residence above his 2-car garage.

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E. coli itself is pretty common everywhere, because *** gag *** micro amounts of poop get everywhere. In most situations people handle exposure pretty mildly, the issues are really with a couple unique strains that cause larger food-poisoning like symptoms. Some strains of E. coli might actually be...

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The coating peeled off my glasses from Costco. Walmart has a much larger selection of frames. How long ago was this? Costco doesn’t currently use lens coatings. They definitely do on their Kirkland Signature™ HD Progressive Lenses. I asked if it could be omitted, and they said it is standard and ca...

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The coating peeled off my glasses from Costco. Walmart has a much larger selection of frames.

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1) If I lose my job at 55 and cannot find a job locally, can I afford retirement by selling house and moving out? 2) I cannot imaging I can work in the current industry until 60. Should I take social security at 62 or 67? By the way, I am healthy, running 30+ miles a week at sub-9 pace. If you lose...

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Ruby crowned kinglet. I have them at my feeder frequently, but today a male was courting a female and I got a good look at the ruby crown for the first time. They usually keep it hidden.

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What oat-based product is listed in the ingredients section of Bob's Red Mill Muesli? Start there, but you might find something you like even better. Buy from a food store only.

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May be better to pay out of pocket. Your insurance will skyrocket for multiple years if you go through them. Not sure how to calculate what's worse. I guess you don't have Amica ("It's like your Mother was the CEO."). I am baffled by the don't use your insurance advice that floats around,...

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...I did think that "regress" meant a move towards a previous (older but not necessarily higher or lower) value. Regress means "to move backwards", which often brings a connotation of being negative, some presume progress "to move forward" is a positive thing... but th...

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I settled on a $1,000,000 policy, which is less than my non-judgement-proof assets. I figure the insurance company will work plenty hard to prevent paying out that amount. I'm in a low risk situation - no kid drivers, no pool, living in a condo so no grounds or steps or sidewalks. That's not the ma...

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If you like a firm mattress then adding a foam topper may be too soft for you. After adding a topper my mattress is much softer, higher, and the bottom fitted sheets no longer stay in place.

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I don't have an MBA, but I have an MA and a PhD. In my case, the coursework, which is mainly what you would receive online, added minor value compared to simply being immersed in the learning environment. Hanging out in the faculty lounge, in the lab, or going to lunch with mentors highly valuable. ...

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I own a single serve drip machine but I find myself walking to the corner Starbucks and paying $2.65 or so for a grande Pike Place roast. The Starbucks coffee has 330mg of caffeine and gives me a nice productivity boost/buzz. I use Folgers at home but it’s not the same and I can’t seem to replicate...

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Be a careful consumer of this sort of thing. If something is advocated as healthful, ask "Compared to what?" An alternative? A placebo? Doing nothing? Don't rely on the reputation of the site or the author. Podcasts are journalism.

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They might just have you confused with another patient with the same or similar name. Once I received a package containing a large quantity of testosterone patches. :shock: I called the prescribing physician, and they told me the indented person had the same name. It was not my doctor, however, so I...

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Only once. A publisher asked me to write a review of an expensive medical book. They sent me two copies - one hard copy and one electronic copy. I sold those on Ebay.

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I too use the alerts feature. Anything over $0.01 and anything where the card was not physically used. So far I have never had a problem.

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DW here. That new car doesn't sound all that bad.

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I’d rather see DW, etc than ticker symbols any day! That’s the one that gets me. :oops: +1 100% I usually ignore posts with ticker symbols. I tried doing a site search for the earliest instance of DW, but the search was rejected because the term is too common. Maybe someone can find a more clever w...

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Consult a lawyer on this.

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I haven't seem predators recently but it is possible. We sometimes have red shouldered hawks in our tree. And something made all my pond fish go away two weeks ago. Once I saw a small falcon nail a baby blue jay in my back yard. The parents put up quite a fuss. Another time I looked out the window i...

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I'm in South Texas and almost every day normally see many species of birds at my feeders. I noticed with the recent rare snowfall here that many of them have been avoiding the feeders. I put some seed on paper plates to accommodate the sparrows and white winged doves and others that feed off the gro...

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Dottie57 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 10:37 pm From a Minnesotan who has lost power in winter.

1. Some wool blankets are good to have.

I have been storing a very heavy Hudson's Bay 100% wool blanket in case of an emergency. I was amazed at how ineffective that thing was. A lightweight synthetic blanket did a better job.

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JPH wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:59 pm Thanks for posting. I now have everything dripping: inside and outside.

Now our water supplier has asked us to close all the dripping faucets because the water pressure has dropped too much. They advised us to begin boiling all water that will be consumed.

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Thanks for posting. I now have everything dripping: inside and outside.

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He will have to live with you when you foreclose on his house.

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I'm so grateful that participation in this forum is voluntary. I hope it will stay that way.

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A painting of a photograph isn't a copy of the photograph , it's an entirely new creation. Though if the actual photo is used and just painted over, like the Obama "Hope" poster by Shepard Fairey, then there might be a case, as that lawsuit settled for an undisclosed amount. If you truly ...

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Just incase anybody still has this issue/problem. After complaining again with the dealer. (I was told they'd get back to me when the fix was available/they didn't) I was informed fix is available and by 2/5/21. Our vehicle will get the software update. Stay tuned and I'll respond on "fix"...

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If you invest the money you put it at risk. It might not still be there when you need it. The earnings on such a short-term investment likely would be very small and not worth risking the money. If it's for taxes, consider the money already spent.

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Thanks everyone. I am a novice at this, and am slowly picking up information here and there. Is it common to find lots of old photos? I have been asking everyone for old photos, but haven't come across much. I started this thread five years ago and thought that some thanks for the all-around good a...

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Talk to whomever is in charge of the gallery. They will have a policy on this and know what to do. This happens all the time.

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I can't advise you on how to handle this, but in my experience the art community takes this sort of plagiarism very seriously. I'm pretty sure that a gallery owner would not want to display a work if they knew it was not original. I've also witnessed several instances where an artist was asked to r...

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I can't advise you on how to handle this, but in my experience the art community takes this sort of plagiarism very seriously. I'm pretty sure that a gallery owner would not want to display a work if they knew it was not original. I've also witnessed several instances where an artist was asked to re...

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Golfers are not good at math. Remember, it's the lo

west score that wins!

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It's a gift, and it has value. The main thing, I think, is to show them that you are grateful. If there is something else that you prefer, then gently inquire whether they are open to alternatives. If they seem committed to life insurance then just thank them profusely and move on. A lot of people v...

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Bad battery? Battery inserted backwards?

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Remove the word "investment" from your post and then just decide if you want and can afford the car.

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Happy Birthday Taylor! Thank you and keep up the good work.

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Forget about DCAing and Dry Powder. Those are slippery concepts. Just think of it as saving money for the future. Over the long term it will grow.

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Most successful artists do a lot more than produce good renderings. There is a lot of self-promotion involved. Teaching classes or workshops is one way. Also art openings at galleries, public lectures, being covered in news stories, judge art competitions, contribute articles to art magazines, etc. ...

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The fact that art is his chosen field is not critical to the decision. People support their children in many ways because they love them and want to help them succeed. It takes a lot of effort that does not occur in the studio to become successful as an artist. If it feels good to write the checks, ...

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I don't know the answer about the advisability of an NP as a sole primary care provider. But I was underestimating the skill of the NP prior to a recent personal experience. A family member fell against a jagged rock and sustained a very deep 5 inch gash on the forearm. We went to an urgent care cen...

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Kirkland brand from Costco :twisted: It's very good on the body, especially joints after a hard day, good for skin as well . We use it in the kitchen too, found it very good for the purposes we have. When I was in high school a lot of the boys oiled their hair: think of the movie "Grease."...

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