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    Honey, I split the boat!

    It's the same old story: noticed a couple of soft spots in the deck, drilled a few holes and found rot. Pulled the deck off, and noticed some discoloration on the stringers. Cut a bit off the top of those, and found mush in places that used to have wood. Really, there's only three choices at...
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    Snake identification needed

    I have attached a picture of the snake in question. The snake guide / id wants to have me do stuff like figure out how many scales on the underside, etc. The snake is alive, I don't think it would understand the reasons for me wanting to do such a thing and would most certainly take...
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    12v AGM Battery questions...

    I'm working on a project that will need some battery power. Looking at the choices of batteries, an AGM type best fits what I need - can be set on their side, won't leak, etc. I'm needing 24volts, but the only batteries that I seem to find of that sort are aircraft starter batteries. I'm...
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    Break out the tinfoil for you laptops!!!

    http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090730/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_hacker_conference_infected_pc Ok, in summary: since 2005 it looks like the BIOS manufacturers (Pheonix: 60% market share in laptops, was named) have put a 'rootkit' in the bios of laptops, in order for a the company, Absolute, to be able...
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    Cars and gas miliage

    So I've been doing some research into this CARS thing that the government has going on. I supose that it is well intentioned, but I've heard that dealers are starting to pull out of it - the rules change frequently... PLUS the dealership has to front the money and wait for the government to...
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    Snake ID

    This day on "Life near the woods" we explore the topic of snakes. Anyone have an idea what snake this is (it is pretty calm, and has a white underbelly, and is about 4-6 inches long):
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    Very "limited" warranty.

    Bought some Pella doors about 2.5 years ago through Lowes. They are the fiberglass "wood grained" ones, the idea was that they didn't need so much maintenance and they would look good. Well, now 2 out of the 3 are 'delaminating' on the outside side. Went to Lowes, they said to call Pella...
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    Poll: Price for stringer, deck & transom rebuild

    What is the expected price range if you were to have someone rebuild the deck, stringers, and transom for a 20' fiberglass powerboat? All materials and labor, etc. included.
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    Deck Repair: how do I get under the moulded fiberglass?

    So I've found a few soft spots in the deck. Looks like they formed where there were things screwed in - chairs - etc. I'm guessing the carpet held the water and helped it keep things moist. The boat probably came with these, but I didn't think much of them last year. But I've been reading...
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    Give me the bird

    identification, that is. Anyone know what this bird is? Thanks.
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    Eyeglasses: What does Base Curve do?

    More specifically: what is the difference between getting a lense with a base curve of say, 6, and one of say 4? For more information, here's the situation: I'm getting a new pair of glasses, broke the old ones (using an emergency pair now). To tell you how long I've had them, the old ones...
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    Oil Filter Question

    Mercruiser 4.3L. I'd like to replace the oil filter -would an automotive filter be good, or is there a 'marine' oil filter that is different? Thanks, -V
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    Securing XP

    Since there has been a few topics on various malware, I figure it might be a good idea to share the following links with the forum: http://home.comcast.net/~SupportCD/SecureXP.html http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/securing_browser/ Those should cover securing windows XP and whatever browser you...
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    When is it no longer practical to maintain a vehicle?

    I understand that it is possible to pretty much maintain something forever, if you are willing to have parts especially machined, etc. Excluding that sort of thing, how long is it practical to keep some vehicle around? As an example, I used to own a (1992) Ford Probe LX. I had planned on...
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    My INHERITANCE FUNDS!

    Woohoo! I've inherited money! Here's the text of the email telling me so: I wish to notify you that late Engr. Jurgen Krugger made you a beneficiary to his WILL. He left the sum of Thirty Million, One Hundred Thousand Dollars (USD$30,100.000.00) to you in the Codicil and last testament to...
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