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On Jan 26, 6:24 am, "Ken C. M." up-yours-spammer.net> wrote:
> The local Dollar Tree Store here in Florida has the basic edition of the
> H&R Block Taxcut software for just $1. Seems like a pretty good deal. I
> am not sure of the difference but I have seen the regular edition for
> around $20.
>
> Ken

I saw those when I was in a Dollar Tree here in Sacramento. Not sure
why you'd need it unless you don't have a broadband connection. I
suspect that even if you installed it when you had a broadband
connection there'd be one of those bait/switch deals for the "advanced"
features, just $10 more. Myself...I'll be doing the usual e-File via
one of the free providers listed on the IRS site; so far so good (only
paid a preparer once, HR Block, to see if they'd find more than I
usually do. $40 later the answer was no.).

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On Jan 26, 11:24 am, "sunnyd" hotmail.com> wrote:
> My husband and I have been married for ten years. He makes five times
> more than I do. Our home is paid off. Our cars are paid off. Not
> surprisingly, we ended up with another $40,000 income tax bill. My
> husband asked me to have more money taken out of my paycheck for taxes
> because, he says, I'm living the lifestyle of 38%%, even though I don't
> earn enough myself to actually hit the 38%% tax bracket. Please note I
> have three daughters from my previous marriage. One just graduated
> university. My second daughter is still in college and I have one
> about to go into college.
>
> Is his request fair?
> sunnyD

Not sure about "fair" but I'd think your question (and how to avoid a
$40,000 tax bill in the future) would be better addressed talking to a
tax professional. It sounds like you could probably afford the fee to
hire one.

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]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:39:41 PST http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/what_to_do_16883683t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/what_to_do_16883683t.html hotmail.com> wrote:

> My
>husband asked me to have more money taken out of my paycheck for taxes
>because, he says, I'm living the lifestyle of 38%%, even though I don't
>earn enough myself to actually hit the 38%% tax bracket.

Suggest to him that you just quit your job....you can't NEED the
money.

There are some underlying issues at work here. Counseling might be
the proper course of events.

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]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:27:04 PST http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/when_to_change_us_dollars_to_canadian_16698851t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/when_to_change_us_dollars_to_canadian_16698851t.html account.
Before they had been putting it into my Canadian account.
When should I transfer the money into my Canadian account? The amounts
are small,
but I'm thinking even if I wait until the exchange rate goes up 1%% that
is a few dollars.
Is there an easy way of figuring out when to do this?
I've never had to think about this before.

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]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:25:24 PST http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/question_on_construction_16693475t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/question_on_construction_16693475t.html misc.consumers.frugal-living,
jessica10x@gmail.com wrote:

> What is the general rule on chimneys in terms of height ?
>
> How much higher than the roof do they have to be ?
> Can they be in line with the roof ?
>
> Is there a law on this ? especially in N. California ?
>
yes. your local zoning, building, and fire codes cover all the
rules for fireplaces.

generally speaking, fireplaces lose more heat than they generate
unless you have a franklin stove or something similar.

from an engineering standpoint, chimney tops must be higher than
the roof peak in order for them to draw properly. how high will
depend on the building or fire code requirements in your area.
whether it's a fireplace or a furnace, the chimney will have to
be above the roof. the only way you could avoid this would be to
install electric heat or use a heater like a monitor or toyo that
vents through an outside wall.

northern california is also a high fire danger zone in dry
seasons, and i'm sure there are burning restrictions and
requirements that chimneys have spark screens.

you need to talk to a building professional --- an architect or
licensed contractor.

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]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:49:52 PST http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/remote_control_dunked_16692707t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/remote_control_dunked_16692707t.html nospam.com wrote:

> My tot just tried to flush the satellite tv remote control.

Time for a retrospective abortion.

> It is soaking wet. Is there anyway to save it?

Take the batterys out, open it if you can, leave it to dry in a warm place.

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nospam.com> wrote:


>My tot just tried to flush the satellite tv remote control. It is soaking wet.
>Is there anyway to save it?

Pull the batteries immediately, then let it dry thoroughly in a warm place
(over a lamp, for example). This may take a few days; you can accelerate
the process by blowing a hair dryer into it via the battery compartment
for several minutes.


Gary

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"The message should go out loud and clear that we are a tolerant country
and we will not tolerate racism in this country." Tony Blair, UK PM

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]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:25:40 PST http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/planned_obselescence_a_good_thing_16690659t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/planned_obselescence_a_good_thing_16690659t.html visi.com> wrote in message
>>The 3000 mile myth has been passed on from generation to generation,
>>even as oils have progressed from single-weight non-detergent oils, to
>>multi-weight detergent oils.
>
> Maybe in your infinite understanding of such things it's a
> myth. However it is printed in black and white in every new
> car manual I've gotten in the last 20 years with I bought a
> new car.

Most new cars recommend 3000 miles under severe conditions. For normal
use, 7500 is typical today as stated in my GM and Hyundai manuals. I've
been doing that in my cars for years. Works well for my driving conditions.
The oil change places give you that little sticker for 3000 miles under any
condition because they want to sell oil changes.

The manual also states that you should use genuine GM washer fluid too. Do
you?

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]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 19:21:59 PST http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/atm_debit_card_left_in_machine_16687587t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/atm_debit_card_left_in_machine_16687587t.html "James" idirect.com> wrote in message
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>

>>
>> Not all bank machines have cameras installed and running. The machines
>> are
>> made by third party vendors who leave the openings for the possibility of
>> installing cameras. In Ontario Canada A Bank branch assistant manager
>> friend of ours told me that about 85%%%%%%%% of the bank machines here do not
>> have
>> cameras. Instead they may or may not use cameras from inside the branch
>> to
>> aim out towards the machine area.
>
> All of the machines I've used in Canada in the past few years have a
> design that makes this moot. If the machine captures the card, the user
> must remove the card before the cash is dispensed. I do stick to bank
> ATMs instead of the white labels though.

The white labels are always conveniently placed near overhead mirrors I
think :)

You are right now. most of the brand new machines eject your card before
dispensing money. It's still made out to believe that bank machines have
cameras when most don't but I think you are right. The cameras are just not
needed anymore.

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]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:53:09 PST http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/i_have_seen_the_sun_16687075t.html http://www.nnseek.com/e/misc.consumers.frugal-living/i_have_seen_the_sun_16687075t.html sc wrote:
> In restless dreams I walked alone, narrow streets of cobblestone 'neath
> the halo of a streetlamp, i turned my collar to the cold and damp, when
> my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light split the night...
> and touched the sound of a silence. There's a lady who's sure all that
> glitters is gold...but I have seen the sun....the sun is women.
> Hello, I have found these words on a dating site,
>BSpeoples.com/, there are many other similar things, than
> it seems some to you?
> Me it does not seem the usual dating site.
> Tried to see .
>
No. It's the same BS you posted 14 other places.

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