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When we were remodeling in SF a few years ago I stopped by a local plumbing supply house for some parts. Sitting on their loading dock was a display of special-purchase 2-piece toilets, complete with seats and covers.
Choice of types: 2
Choice of c…
I wouldn't be too concerned about the "hijacking". This is the "Off Topic" section, and the rules are pretty loose over here. Most folks posting here are also pretty loose themselves- I've never seen anyone complain about twist, turns, and diversion…
@Observant1-
I was still in bed in SF when my wife woke me, and we also thought a terrible accident had occurred. As the second plane struck the other tower, we too realized this was no accident and the U.S. was attacked. Unforgettable.
@Observant1- Yes, you're bringing back great memories of attending Electronics School at the Coast Guard training center in Groton when I was 18/19. The gedunk there had several types of grinder- my favorite was the long french bread version with th…
Oh, I see... I hadn't actually followed the link, and thought that you were just asking what BDRBF means. Looks as if Bombardier is calling in certain high-yield bonds before their due date, and announcing what price they will be paying at redempti…
@Derf- yeah, I've also been getting that sometimes recently. But it seems to go through on the second try, and the site works fine once "admitted". Sounds to me like server overload.
OJ
Speaking of Amazon, a few minutes ago I was looking for a set of small jeweler's files for fine work. I found what looks like a decent set at a reasonable price, and with respect to reviews- 2,307 global ratings, 93% either 4 or 5 star. In reading t…
I always check out the reviews on Amazon before buying anything. First, I'm wary if there aren't a decent number of reviews. Second, there must be a combination of 4 and 5 star ratings of at least 80% or better. Finally, the reviews are presented by…
Yes, tone of voice can often convey a lot of information beyond the actual words themselves. Those of us who are married are well aware of the experience. :)
@davidmoran- Yes, same-house funds can be advantageous under certain circumstances. American, for example, has no "star" managers. All of the funds are run by various committees, with some degree of cross-fertilization. Will never grab any headlines…
Back in the 70s we started with a number of American Funds, and kept with them for well over 21 years. Sure, did some buying, selling, and trading among various American Funds, but still stayed the course with the family. In fact, still have a very …
Yes, I've occasionally seen this complaint in comments from reviewers of various products. Since reviews are supposedly vetted by Amazon itself before being posted it's really hard to understand how Amazon wouldn't be aware of such practices.
If someone has an income from pensions and SS which more than meets living expenses, and also a substantial amount of savings, then the main question would seem to concern the ongoing degradation of the savings component from inflation.
So then th…
I don't understand why this is considered a "silly question, silly answer". It's a question that I've asked myself many, many times over the last couple of years as I've watched the equity market continually rack up gains.
Good morning, @rono. I've been thinking exactly like you for a while now. I just wish that Mother Nature would be a little more efficient at disposing of the leaders rather than the followers.
I believe that a large part of the problem is that our …
Pretty hard to find sympathy for those who deliberately refuse to protect themselves, become infected, and then drain the medical resources of their communities, all the while putting others in additional danger.
