Frugal Living: 25 new messages in 16 topics

Saturday, August 4, 2007

25 new messages in 16 topics - digest

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Today's topics:

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TOPIC: Household Budget
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/4b8081f35eecd018?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 12:37 pm
From: ed

Hello everyone! If anyone needs to make a household budget, I've built
a site that's fairly simple and easy to use. It's a subscription based
website, but I have included a scaled down Free Budget Calculator that
anyone can use. I started building the site because me and my fiancee
needed to work out a budget together...and we did! Try it out and let
me know what you think.

http://www.budgetbucks.com

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TOPIC: Frugal Research of Retirement Planning Options
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/b7f781cf9bb53eb1?hl=en
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 1:13 pm
From: Shaun Eli

Vanguard is a reasonably objective source of investment information
since it's not run for profit.

www.Vanguard.com

Shaun Eli
www.BrainChampagne.com
Brain Champagne: Clever Comedy for Smart Minds (sm)

== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 6:59 pm
From: Shawn Hirn

In article <1186246450.015712.45110@x35g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
mwmiller314@gmail.com wrote:

> Can anyone direct me to good reading or other resources for
> researching the availability of annuity or other retirement saving
> options available in the U.S. for someone with still a number of
> decades to go before retirement age? I wanted to research the topic
> more fully and get off to a better start with more research rather
> than leave things loose past when good planning could have helped.
>
> Any helpful feedback appreciated,

Start at your local public library. There are also some good online
resources such as http://www.bankrate.com and

http://www.consumerreports.org where you might find some information.

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TOPIC: the way how to write ultimate job resume...
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/ae3f4a5130f4d132?hl=en
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 1:22 pm
From: "Rod Speed"

clams casino <PeterGriffin@drunkin-clam.com> wrote
> kaash wrote

>> If you want to apply for job

> Uhh - who really wants a job in Pakistan?

Presumably quite a few pakistanis and others in that country.

== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 3:45 pm
From: Al Bundy

On Aug 4, 1:45 pm, kaash <kashifraza....@gmail.com> wrote:
> If you want to apply for job than you should write good jobs resume.
> In today's competitive job market, a well-written resume is the most
> significant issue in getting your desired job. Here's the way how to
> write ultimate job resume...http://jobupdates.blogspot.com/2007/07/how-to-write-job-resume.html

I had a statistics professor that used similar poor English as yours.
However, his native language was numbers.

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TOPIC: Find the phone carrier that will save you the most money
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 1:54 pm
From: tbrandon1

http://www.findyourbestphonerate.com/

== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 5:28 pm
From: George Grapman

Just for fun I entered my usage. Even without the extra features that
are part of my unlimited IDT plan (Caller ID,call forwarding,privacy
manager and three way) they all exceeded what I currently pay.
Also, from the "sample invoice":

This is a sample invoice only. It does not include State taxes or other
fees and surcharges that may vary from carrier to carrier. Carrier
Recovery Charge rate shown above only applies to International and
Interstate calls. Intrastate calls may be taxed at a higher rate

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TOPIC: Turn Your Monthly Bills into extra cash
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 1:57 pm
From: tbrandon1

Turn Your Monthly Bills into extra cash!

I am looking for men and women who are both willing and able to devote
a minimum of 5-10 hours per week learning how to save on products and
services they are already using and how to build a significant second
income helping others to do the same. Previous experience in telecom
or technology sales is helpful, but not required.

http://tbrandon.myld.net/

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TOPIC: Get Paid to Try New Products, Drive Car, Travel etc...

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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 2:29 pm
From: nancy

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== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 5:31 pm
From: George Grapman

Legitimate surveys and focus groups do now utilize third parties that
charge to be referred to them, especially when they post from gmail and
ask for a credit card without giving contact information.

== 3 of 3 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 5:35 pm
From: George Grapman

http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/0/182/RipOff0182283.htm

onsin

How to get Rip-off Revenge

Survey Income Systems is a paid survey site. They promise hundreds of
survey sites and offer a 60 day guarantee. After I signed up for it,
paid 34.95 and checked the site out I found what were offered were
mostly survey sites you could find anywhere. I emailed them, told them
of my dissatisfaction and requested a refund. Their site promised to
answer email within 24-48 hours. Eight days and three emails later,
nothing. Not even an acknowledgement. They were quick to take the money
but so much for promises!

Deanna
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
U.S.A.

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TOPIC: Hostel-Style Shared Housing-$288/mo
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/4deaa12be271bd3f?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 2:59 pm
From: Sam

PURPOSE OF SHARED HOUSING:
1) To establish a community of people interested in positive social
and environmental change.

2) To actively promote principles of frugality in a supportive and
non-judgmental surrounding.

3) To encourage friendships among people sharing many of the same
ideals.

4) To save money. No one should have to spend MORE THAN 1/3 of their
paycheck on rent. The money you save in one year from cheaper rent
could go into your 401K, clear up your f'ckd-up credit, provide clean
water to African villages or to buy yourself a health insurance, a
car, a decent mattress. Whatever!

SHARED HOUSING PROPOSAL
Two single sex, 4 BR/3 BA houses in Silver Spring, MD with easy access
to fuel saving public transportation. Bedrooms are to be split between
two people, hostel-style. Each person will pay approximately $250-$288
in rent per month. Sharing of meal prep, recycling, composting,
cistern usage and gardening are highly encouraged.

Intrigued? Contact "Sam" at yapyap_di@yahoo.com for further details.

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TOPIC: foot pump valve sticking, how to save it?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/1702c3cbbef5ffc1?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 3:42 pm
From: Al Bundy

On Aug 4, 1:49 pm, beerismygas <beerismy...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> hi there,
>
> when inflating using my foot pump, the pump sometimes resists
> movement
> & the gauge reaches 80psi. something appears to be getting stuck. any
> idea what it could be?
>
> i know i can buy another pump for $4 from Herbor Fright, but this was
> a quality pump & i would like to try to dismantle and clean it if
> possible.
>
> thx

There's a check valve in the line so the air can only go one way.
Yours is stuck or jammed. Take the line off and try to force air
backwards to free up the valve. Then put it back on and try pumping
again. That MAY help. Sometimes the check valve or the entire line
should be replaced. It's an easy fix if you maintain a junk box of
extra parts. If not, you might have something here to begin such an
inventory with.

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TOPIC: The Made in China Bogeyman
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 3:50 pm
From: Al Bundy

On Aug 3, 7:10 pm, Greg <kismet2...@mypacks.net> wrote:
> On Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:02:05 GMT, PaPaPeng <PaPaP...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >Nothing is scarier
> >than the China scare
>
> Yeah, listen to PaPaPeng!
>
> Feed your dog that poisoned dog food and make him LIKE it. Tell your
> kids that those toys with lead paint are good for them. And, brush
> your teeth with that bogus Colgate that has anti-freeze chemicals in
> it. These things make you TOUGH! China is doing you a FAVOR by killing
> you!
>
> Americans are turning into sissies...

You are dealing with "cut-n-paste" Peng here, not a US citizen
concerned with our health. He waters his tooth paste down with tap
water by the way. Perhaps he figures that diluting the glycol is a
good thing.

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TOPIC: Woman is content living in 84-sq. ft. tiny dream home.
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 8:02 pm
From: Nick Hull

In article <a21ti.3275$9p2.2480@bignews3.bellsouth.net>,
"Paul Thomas, CPA" <paulthomascpapc@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> "Robert Miller" <rober999@windstream.net> wrote
> > Currently I'm parked on my mother's property.
>
> > I live alone
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Damn. Not a facts I'd put on the internet.

A woman can live alone and take care of herself :)

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TOPIC: Options For Getting Vision Checked/Corrected
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 6:37 pm
From: Usenet2007@THE-DOMAIN-IN.SIG

In article <d3q6b3tat1jnfv3qlmk7b146scctfv4h5v@4ax.com>,
noone@nowhere.com says...
> >The big secret that they will never tell you is that the success rate
> >numbers are based on the result they get when they first test you after
> >the procedure. Technically your vision may be ~20/20 but you can't see
> >well.

> I don't disagree with the caution you suggest, but saying "Technically
> your vision may be ~20/20 but you can't see well" makes absolutely no
> sense.

You could have 20/20 vision in the sense of focus. While at the
same time having spots or distortions or reduced peripheral
vision.

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Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 7:56 pm
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Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 7:56 pm
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TOPIC: Jesus in Islam
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 8:22 pm
From: "laelahaellallah@gmail.com"

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soul, I really feel it. I found what Quran said about Jesus (PBUH), I
think this is the truth.

Share me this link........

http://www.alamuae.com/up/Folder-008/1186281792_JesusinIslam.zip

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TOPIC: Frugal Meds?
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 8:55 pm
From: "Cody Wells"

Does anyone use fish Amoxicillin or Penicillin for human consumption? It's
a lot cheaper than prescription.

== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 10:53 pm
From: Rick

Cody Wells wrote:
>
> Does anyone use fish Amoxicillin or Penicillin for human consumption? It's
> a lot cheaper than prescription.

How expensive could either of those drugs be - in human form - for this
to be a concern?

And how often does a human take either of those drugs for this to be a
concern?

I think the last time I was prescribed penicillin was about 5 years ago
- for seven days - in context of a tooth extraction.

Rick

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TOPIC: Frugal Productive Use of Time
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 10:46 pm
From: Rick

mwmiller314@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I was trying to find audio book versions of some of the classics of
> fiction from across recent and past recent decades/centuries, but had
> trouble. Can anyone direct me to where these might be found?
>
> Any helpful feedback appreciated,

Real obvious suggestion: Have you tried your local library? If they are
on any kind of network they can always get something from another branch
if they don't readily have a title you are looking for.

Rick

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TOPIC: wholesale sport shoes,clothing,electronics in china www.shopbb.com
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 10:52 pm
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== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Sat, Aug 4 2007 10:52 pm
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