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* Zooper Tango Double strollers recalled because of unexpected frame collapses
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* Why I don't post in moderated groups - 2 messages, 1 author
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* Best solder free electrical connection - 1 messages, 1 author
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TOPIC: Zooper Tango Double strollers recalled because of unexpected frame
collapses
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/t/0a40990daf1822d5?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Aug 19 2010 9:46 pm
From: zeez
http://con.st/10010264 (Consumerist blog)
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TOPIC: Why I don't post in moderated groups
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/t/ae2629ff8fff7541?hl=en
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Thurs, Aug 19 2010 10:41 pm
From: The Real Bev
On 08/19/10 14:26, Dennis wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:39:31 -0700, The Real Bev
> <bashley101@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>On 08/17/10 15:06, h wrote:
>>
>>> Asshats like Monkey Brain are the reason I wish all groups were
>>> moderated.
>>
>>Bite your tongue. Moderation kills newsgroups. Trust me on this.
>
> Usually, but there are notable exceptions. For example rec.guns has
> been going strong for many years. I can't imagine it existing as an
> unmoderated group.
You need (a) willing and reliable moderators; (2) a free injection site;
and (iii) somebody to set it up who knows what he's doing.
Rec.bicycles.dirt.moderated was established to avoid a particular loon.
It never got off the ground and has apparently been abandoned. It
was formerly, except for the loon's anti-bicycle tirades and the
responses thereto, a useful group.
> Dennis (evil)
"Glad to see your back! " --Elsa Lanchester
--
Cheers, Bev
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A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is it such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet?
== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Thurs, Aug 19 2010 10:44 pm
From: The Real Bev
On 08/19/10 18:51, hchickpea@hotmail.com wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:39:31 -0700, The Real Bev
> <bashley101@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>On 08/17/10 15:06, h wrote:
>>
>>> "raamman"<raamman@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> the reason why you don't post in moderated groups is clear- you
>>>> do, you just can't get past the mods
>>>
>>> Asshats like Monkey Brain are the reason I wish all groups were
>>> moderated.
>>
>>Bite your tongue. Moderation kills newsgroups. Trust me on this.
>>Just killfile the loons. If you're even more serious, killfile any post
>>that originates from within googlegroups.
>
> I don't trust you on that. Suck on that. This group is a case in
> point. Some people (AHEM!) kept responding to a regular loon here.
> More than anything, that one individual and his supporter here killed
> this group. I warned about it years ago and got the same BULLSHIT
> "killfile him" crap, and "use advanced filters" twit responses while
> you encouraged him.
I apologize. He seemed to say just enough reasonable stuff that I had
hope. I was wrong.
> You know as well as anyone that killfiles only work when everyone uses
> them and refuses to read posts from people who respond to the worst
> offenders.
Yup.
> So no, I don't trust you and in fact I'll say you lie through your
> teeth (or other orifice). I'm not very happy about what happened to
> the group AND the way you kept the asshole interested in it and
> speeded the process. There are always enough responders like you to
> keep the intentional disrupters alive.
>
> I've held back saying this for years, in hopes of your realization of
> reality and a change in stance. I've lost that hope, so in a very
> heartfelt way, for your assistance in destroying this group by YOUR
> actions, Fuck You. And you and Rod have a nice day.
Not likely.
--
Cheers, Bev
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A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is it such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing on usenet?
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TOPIC: Best solder free electrical connection
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/t/11e5e6461418f740?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Aug 19 2010 11:17 pm
From: "Robert Green"
John,
Since you've clearly eliminated solder from contention, I would suggest:
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/item/WG-1/CONDUCTIVE-GLUE-0.3-FL.OZ.//1.html
"An all-purpose, electrically conductive glue ideal for bonding all kinds of
low-voltage connections. Makes a permanent bond without heat. Lead-free. 0.3
fl.oz. jar."
While it's really more of a conductive paint than a glue, it's been useful
to "replate" switch contacts on IR remote control units and to attach small,
fine wires like those required by glass solar panels where soldering may
cause serious damage if not done expertly. They also sell all sorts of
battery holders and soldering tools.
You might be able to gain strength by building up the material in layers and
then covering it with hot melt glue to add physical strength. Even will all
that I would solder but use a small alligator clip to "wick" the iron's heat
away from the plastic. Buy a new iron and some spare tips and practive a
little. I was amazed to learn how much a good tip is worth when soldering.
--
Bobby G.
"john hamilton" <bluestar95@mail.invalid> wrote in message
news:i4btbg$m7c$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> I have to connect this AAA battery holder to a toy. Although I have a
small
> soldering iron, my soldering skills are poor. I can see myself easily
> melting all the plastic around the contacts before I can get anything to
> stick to the tabs. (The part of the tabs with the small hole will bend
> upwards giving some clearence).
>
> http://tinypic.com/r/iqx3pf/4
>
> My immediate plan is to poke a few strands of wire through the holes in
the
> connection tabs twist and then apply some nail varnish to stop it
unwinding.
> Since its a toy it does not need to be totally foolproof.
>
> If anyone had any ideas that were a bit more sophisticated I would be
> gratefull. Thanks.
>
>
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