Frugal Living: 25 new messages in 8 topics

Friday, September 7, 2007

25 new messages in 8 topics - digest

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TOPIC: buying a politican?
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 5:02 pm
From: Usenet2007@THE-DOMAIN-IN.SIG

In article <vds2e316sg56cvrgf60eq8gee5i4il7lqm@4ax.com>,
dgw80@hotmail.com says...
> On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:26:39 -0700, A Veteran <georgek@humboldt1.com>
> wrote:
>
> >we did it. Saved up and ya know. they're not as expensive as we thought.
> >Hint;. start with one that recently left office. they are hungry for the
> >power. it's apparently addictive.

> What kind of warranty does it come with?

What, are you afraid that s/he might break down and become
ethical or something?

And if there is a warranty, check the fine print, to see if there
are any exemptions or disqualifications regarding damage
sustained while making sexual advances at strangers in a public
toilet.

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TOPIC: Canned Tuna in Water
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== 1 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 1:40 pm
From: Al Bundy

PaPaPeng wrote:
> Among the very few snacks I take is the hockey puck sized cans of Tuna
> in water. I have food sensitivities and can't eat canned fish in
> sauce or oil of any kind. I have been draining the water thus far and
> eat only the meat. It occured to me that since the flesh had been
> cooked and soaked in that water since canning the water would have a
> lot of protein in it. Throwing away that water seems wasteful. Is
> draining a common practice? Do you also eat/drink that water along
> with the meat?

I doubt whether the water contains any measurable protein.
Draining might be a good idea if you want to limit sodium. Use a big
strainer and "wash" the tuna and dump in a container. Most of the
sodium will be gone.
If you want to save the water and don't own a cat, you could fill your
half full toothpaste containers as you have in the past. Be careful
boarding the plane, though, as an inspector may think something is
fishy.

== 2 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 1:45 pm
From: Usenet2007@THE-DOMAIN-IN.SIG

In article <sc03e3pf020146ovpemicol3ilpqnvhppr@4ax.com>,
PaPaPeng@yahoo.com says...

> Among the very few snacks I take is the hockey puck sized cans of Tuna
> in water. I have food sensitivities and can't eat canned fish in
> sauce or oil of any kind. I have been draining the water thus far and
> eat only the meat. It occured to me that since the flesh had been
> cooked and soaked in that water since canning the water would have a
> lot of protein in it. Throwing away that water seems wasteful. Is
> draining a common practice? Do you also eat/drink that water along
> with the meat?

No, I pour it into a bucket in my kitchen, which later gets
dumped into my compost bin.

Drinking it sounds kind of gross. OTOH, maybe I should put it
into the water for rice or pasta.

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== 3 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 2:37 pm
From: No Soy

Check the ingredients on your tuna label. I have in front of me a can of
"Chicken of the Sea chunk light tuna in water." Besides tuna and water,
the can also contains "vegetable broth (contains soy), salt." The soy and
salt are the reasons why I push down on the cut lid and push out and drain
as much of the liquid as possible.

== 4 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 4:28 pm
From: "Don K"

"No Soy" <nobody@mixmin.net> wrote in message
news:a0bc1692dc96db2fd2fa92ab36e1b0a3@anon.mixmaster.mixmin.net...
> Check the ingredients on your tuna label. I have in front of me a can of
> "Chicken of the Sea chunk light tuna in water." Besides tuna and water,
> the can also contains "vegetable broth (contains soy), salt." The soy and
> salt are the reasons why I push down on the cut lid and push out and drain
> as much of the liquid as possible.

Yeah, I squeeze out the water too because it tastes too salty and also I
don't like squishy tuna.

I sometimes eat the tuna plain, or more often, will add mayonnaise,
celery, onion flakes, cheese, and tomato to make a lumpy tuna sandwich.

Don

== 5 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 4:33 pm
From: "Gini"

"Rick" wrote
> PaPaPeng wrote:
>>
>> Among the very few snacks I take is the hockey puck sized cans of Tuna
>> in water. I have food sensitivities and can't eat canned fish in
>> sauce or oil of any kind. I have been draining the water thus far and
>> eat only the meat. It occured to me that since the flesh had been
>> cooked and soaked in that water since canning the water would have a
>> lot of protein in it. Throwing away that water seems wasteful. Is
>> draining a common practice? Do you also eat/drink that water along
>> with the meat?
>
> Cat treat: if you have a cat. My guys go nuts when they get it.
==
Heh, mine go nuts just hearing the can opener.

== 6 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 5:00 pm
From: "Chloe"

"Don K" <dk@dont_bother_me.com> wrote in message
news:8LadnZCrdbn-Q3zbnZ2dnUVZ_vWtnZ2d@comcast.com...
>
> "No Soy" <nobody@mixmin.net> wrote in message
> news:a0bc1692dc96db2fd2fa92ab36e1b0a3@anon.mixmaster.mixmin.net...
>> Check the ingredients on your tuna label. I have in front of me a can of
>> "Chicken of the Sea chunk light tuna in water." Besides tuna and water,
>> the can also contains "vegetable broth (contains soy), salt." The soy
>> and
>> salt are the reasons why I push down on the cut lid and push out and
>> drain
>> as much of the liquid as possible.
>
> Yeah, I squeeze out the water too because it tastes too salty and also I
> don't like squishy tuna.
>
> I sometimes eat the tuna plain, or more often, will add mayonnaise,
> celery, onion flakes, cheese, and tomato to make a lumpy tuna sandwich.

I don't have exact proportions handy, but I drain it and then mix in cream
cheese, cocktail sauce, onion flakes and parsley till it's a nice
spread-like consistency. Good alternative to standard tuna salad.

== 7 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 7:00 pm
From: Dennis

On Fri, 7 Sep 2007 20:00:32 -0400, "Chloe" <justsayno@spam.com> wrote:

>"Don K" <dk@dont_bother_me.com> wrote in message
>news:8LadnZCrdbn-Q3zbnZ2dnUVZ_vWtnZ2d@comcast.com...
>>
>> I sometimes eat the tuna plain, or more often, will add mayonnaise,
>> celery, onion flakes, cheese, and tomato to make a lumpy tuna sandwich.
>
>I don't have exact proportions handy, but I drain it and then mix in cream
>cheese, cocktail sauce, onion flakes and parsley till it's a nice
>spread-like consistency. Good alternative to standard tuna salad.
>

My favorite use for canned tuna is in a salad that has equal portions
of diced white onion, celery and red pepper, plus a can of drained
chickpeas. I usually dress it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar,
with a little cumin mixed in. Yum! Very filling and pretty healthy
too.

Dennis (evil)
--
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dodging the bullet and pushing the envelope. -George Carlin

== 8 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 8:02 pm
From: PaPaPeng

On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:37:19 -0000, No Soy <nobody@mixmin.net> wrote:

>Check the ingredients on your tuna label. I have in front of me a can of
>"Chicken of the Sea chunk light tuna in water." Besides tuna and water,
>the can also contains "vegetable broth (contains soy), salt." The soy and
>salt are the reasons why I push down on the cut lid and push out and drain
>as much of the liquid as possible.

That's exactly what I do. I wasn't aware of the soy part as its
presence would cause throat and tongue irritation which I didn't
detect. The recipies given in other posts sound really delicious but
verboten to me. I do garnish my tuna with diced deep fried shallots
and diced deep fried garlic. These are available in twist top plastic
jars from the Chinese grocery shops. There is no residual oil in them
and they are as light as as dry as bacon bits and used as much the
same way but has far more flavor and aroma. Bacon bits are made from
soy protein and something I avoid.

== 9 of 9 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 8:49 pm
From: gheston@hiwaay.net (Gary Heston)

In article <8LadnZCrdbn-Q3zbnZ2dnUVZ_vWtnZ2d@comcast.com>,
Don K <dk@dont_bother_me.com> wrote:

>"No Soy" <nobody@mixmin.net> wrote in message
>news:a0bc1692dc96db2fd2fa92ab36e1b0a3@anon.mixmaster.mixmin.net...
>> Check the ingredients on your tuna label. I have in front of me a can of
>> "Chicken of the Sea chunk light tuna in water." Besides tuna and water,
>> the can also contains "vegetable broth (contains soy), salt." The soy and
>> salt are the reasons why I push down on the cut lid and push out and drain
>> as much of the liquid as possible.

>Yeah, I squeeze out the water too because it tastes too salty and also I
>don't like squishy tuna.

I give the water or oil to my dogs, on their dry food. They are attracted
to the scent of tuna as much as any cats.

>I sometimes eat the tuna plain, or more often, will add mayonnaise,
>celery, onion flakes, cheese, and tomato to make a lumpy tuna sandwich.

I add mayo, sweet pickle relish, olives, and cheese; sometimes a bit of
spicy mustard, for a quick tuna salad.

Gary

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"release embarassing recordings...". What, he has a copy of her album?

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TOPIC: Nike Air Forces Custom Shoes
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 1:49 pm
From: Al Bundy

On Sep 6, 10:22 am, sgdtr...@126.com wrote:

I got some cheap Chinese shoes and now I can barely lift my feet.
Could it be from the lead in the soles?

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TOPIC: MAKE MONEY QUICK! NO SCAM! $$$$$$
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 2:00 pm
From: MinMN59

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm 19 and I make more money than my parents and so can you"

Turn $6.00 into $60,000...read this to find out how!!!

READING THIS COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

I found this on a bulletin board like this one and decided to try it.

A little while back, I was browsing through a newsgroups, just like
you are now, and came across an article similar to this that said you
could make thousands of
dollars within weeks with only an initial investment of $6.00! So I
thought, "Yeah right, this must be a scam", but like most of us, I was
curious, so I kept reading.

Anyway, it said that you need to send $1.00 to each of the 6 names and
address stated in the article.

You then place your own name and address in the bottom of the list at
#6, and post the article in at least 200 newsgroups. (There are
millions) No catch, that was it.

So after thinking it over, and talking to a few people first, I
thought about trying it. I figured: "what have I got to lose except 6
stamps and $6.00, right?"

Then I invested the measly $6.00. Well GUESS WHAT!!... within 7 days,
I started getting money in the mail! I was shocked! I figured it would
end soon, but the
money just kept coming in.

In my first week, I made about $25.00. By the end of the second week I
had made a total of over $1,000.00! In the third week I had over
$10,000.00 and it's still
growing.

This is now my fourth week and I have made just over $42,000.00 and
it's still coming in rapidly. It's certainly worth $6.00, and 6
stamps, I have spent more than
that on the lottery!!

Let me tell you how this works and most importantly, why it works....
Also, make sure you print a copy of this article NOW, so you can get
the information off of it
as you need it.

I promise you that if you follow the directions exactly, that you will
start making more money than you thought possible by doing something
so easy!

Suggestion:
Read this entire message carefully! (print it out or download it.)

Follow the simple directions and watch the money come in! It's easy.
It's legal. And, your investment is only $6.00 (Plus postage)

IMPORTANT:
This is not a rip-off; it is not indecent; it is not illegal; and it
is virtually no risk - it really works!!!! If all of the following
instructions are adhered to, you will receive
extraordinary dividends.

PLEASE NOTE:
Please follow these directions EXACTLY, and $50,000 or more can be
yours in 20 to 60 days.

This program remains successful because of the honesty and integrity
of the participants. Please continue it's success by carefully
adhering to the instructions.

You will now become part of the Mail Order business. In this business
your product is not solid and tangible, it's a service. You are in the
business of developing
Mailing Lists.

Many large corporations are happy to pay big bucks for quality lists.
However, the money made from the mailing lists is secondary to the
income which is made from
people like you and me asking to be included in that list.

Here are the 4 easy steps to success:

STEP 1:
Get 6 separate pieces of paper and write the following on each piece
of paper "PLEASE PUT ME ON YOUR MAILING LIST."

Now get 6 US $1.00 bills and place ONE inside EACH of the 6 pieces of
paper so the bill will not be seen through the envelope (to prevent
thievery).

Next, place one paper in each of the 6 envelopes and seal them. You
should now have 6 sealed envelopes, each with a piece of paper stating
the phrase "PLEASE
PUT ME ON YOUR MAILING LIST.", your name and address, and a $1.00
bill. What you are doing is creating a service. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY
LEGAL!
You are requesting a legitimate service and you are paying for it!

Like most of us I was a little skeptical and a little worried about
the legal aspects of it all. So I checked it out with the U.S. Post
Office (1-800-725-2161) and they
confirmed that it is indeed legal! Mail the 6 envelopes to the
following addresses:

#1)S.R. Johnson : 3285 Lewis Ave. : Signal Hill, CA 90807

#2)B. Hooper : 3 Warringah Gve. : Petrie, QLD, Australia 4502

#3)Matthew Speight : 6 Charnwood Ave. : Belfast : N. Ireland : BT15
5DH

#4)Robert Johnston : 21 Dunard Road. : Glasgow : Scotland : G73 3BY

#5)J. Gaudet: 26 Magnus Avenue: Somerville MA: 02143

#6)John R. Dillard: 1230 Queen Avenue North: Minneapolis Mn: 55411

STEP 2: Now take the #1 name off the list that you see above, move the
other names up (6 becomes 5, 5 becomes 4, etc...) and add YOUR Name as
number 6 on
the list.

STEP 3: Change anything you need to, but try to keep this article as
close to original as possible. Now, post your amended article to at
least 200 newsgroups. (I
think there are close to 2.4million groups) All you need is 200, but
remember, the more you post, the more money you make!

This is perfectly legal! If you have any doubts, refer to Title 18
Sec. 1302 & 1341 of the Postal lottery laws. Keep a copy of these
steps for yourself and, whenever
you need money, you can use it again, and again.

PLEASE REMEMBER that this program remains successful because of the
honesty and integrity of the participants and by their carefully
adhering to the directions.
Look at it this way. If you are of integrity, the program will
continue and the money that so many others have received will come
your way.

NOTE:
You may want to retain every name and address sent to you, either on a
computer or hard copy and keep the notes people send you. This
VERIFIES that you are
truly providing a service. (Also, it might be a good idea to wrap the
$1 bill in dark paper to reduce the risk of mail theft.)

So, as each post is downloaded and the directions carefully followed,
six members will be reimbursed for their participation as a List
Developer with one dollar each.

Your name will move up the list geometrically so that when your name
reaches the #1 position you will be receiving thousands of dollars in
CASH!!!

What an opportunity for only $6.00 ($1.00 for each of the first six
people listed above)

Send it now, add your own name to the list and you're in business!

---DIRECTIONS ----- FOR HOW TO POST TO NEWSGROUPS------------
Step 1)
You do not need to re-type this entire letter to do your own posting.
Simply put your cursor at the beginning of this letter and drag your
cursor to the bottom of this document, and select 'copy' from the edit
menu. This will copy the
entire letter into the computer's memory.

Step 2)
Open a blank 'notepad' file and place your cursor at the top of the
blank page. From the 'edit' menu select 'paste'. This will paste a
copy of the letter into notepad so
that you can add your name to the list. Step 3) Save your new notepad
file as a .txt file. If you want to do your postings in different
settings, you'll always have this
file to go back to.

Step 4)
Use Netscape or Internet explorer and try searching for various
newsgroups (on-line forums, message boards, chat sites, discussions.)

Step 5)
Visit these message boards and post this article as a new message by
highlighting the text of this letter and selecting paste from the edit
menu. Fill in the Subject, this
will be the header that everyone sees as they scroll through the list
of postings in a particular group, click the post message button.
You're done with your first one!

Congratulations...THAT'S IT!

All you have to do is jump to different newsgroups and post away,
after you get the hang of it, it will take about 30 seconds for each
newsgroup!

**REMEMBER, THE MORE NEWSGROUPS YOU POST IN, THE MORE MONEY YOU WILL
MAKE!! BUT YOU HAVE TO POST A MINIMUM
OF 200**

That's it! You will begin receiving money from around the world within
days! You may eventually want to rent a P.O.Box due to the large
amount of mail you will
receive. If you wish to stay anonymous, you can invent a name to use,
as long as the postman will deliver it.

**JUST MAKE SURE ALL THE ADDRESSES ARE CORRECT.**

Now the WHY part:
Out of 200 postings, say I receive only 5 replies (a very low
example). So then I made $5.00 with my name at #6 on the letter.

Now, each of the 5 persons who just sent me $1.00 make the MINIMUM 200
postings, each with my name at #5 and only 5 persons respond to each
of the
original 5, that is another $25.00 for me, now those 25 each make 200
MINIMUM posts with my name at #4 and only 5 replies each, I will bring
in an additional
$125.00!

Now, those 125 persons turn around and post the MINIMUM 200 with my
name at #3 and only receive 5 replies each, I will make an additional
$626.00!

OK, now here is the fun part, each of those 625 persons post a MINIMUM
200 letters with my name at #2 and they each only receive 5 replies,
that just made me
$3,125.00!!!

Those 3,125 persons will all deliver this message to 200 newsgroups
with my name at #1 and if still ONLY 5 persons per 200 newsgroups
react I will receive
$15,625,00!

With an original investment of only $6.00! AMAZING! When your name is
no longer on the list, you just take the latest posting in the
newsgroups, and send out
another $6.00 to names on the list, putting your name at number 6
again. And start posting again.

The thing to remember is: do you realize that thousands of people all
over the world are joining the internet and reading these articles
everyday?, JUST LIKE YOU
are now!!

So, can you afford $6.00 and see if it really works?? I think so...

People have said, "what if the plan is played out and no one sends you
the money? So what! What are the chances of that happening when there
are tons of new
honest users and new honest people who are joining the internet and
newsgroups everyday and are willing to give it a try?

Estimates are at 20,000 to 50,000 new users, every day, with thousands
of those joining the actual internet.

Remember, play FAIRLY and HONESTLY and this will really work.

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TOPIC: Cheapest phone service?
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== 1 of 6 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 2:13 pm
From: SuperVHS

My roommate decided he doesn't want to pay for a land phone line to our
place (it's fair, he almost always uses a cell) but I need one for the
internet.
What's the cheapest phone service? Is there anything in the $9-$12 range
for reliable bare-bones not-per-hour service?
I live in the north texas/DFW area.

Thanks!

p.s. I know I'm cross-posting, but they're all relevant newsgroups.
There are people it would reach who don't read more than one.

== 2 of 6 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 5:41 pm
From: "TKM"

"SuperVHS" <NotHere@NotThere.com> wrote in message
news:5ne3e3d14tar4phj4ol3g5rjfhp19qu0m2@4ax.com...
> My roommate decided he doesn't want to pay for a land phone line to our
> place (it's fair, he almost always uses a cell) but I need one for the
> internet.
> What's the cheapest phone service? Is there anything in the $9-$12 range
> for reliable bare-bones not-per-hour service?
> I live in the north texas/DFW area.
>
> Thanks!
>
> p.s. I know I'm cross-posting, but they're all relevant newsgroups.
> There are people it would reach who don't read more than one.

Ask about DSL only service from your telephone provider.

TKM

== 3 of 6 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 6:10 pm
From: invalid@notreal.none (Beachcomber)

On Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:41:02 GMT, "TKM" <noname@no.net> wrote:

>
>"SuperVHS" <NotHere@NotThere.com> wrote in message
>news:5ne3e3d14tar4phj4ol3g5rjfhp19qu0m2@4ax.com...
>> My roommate decided he doesn't want to pay for a land phone line to our
>> place (it's fair, he almost always uses a cell) but I need one for the
>> internet.
>> What's the cheapest phone service? Is there anything in the $9-$12 range
>> for reliable bare-bones not-per-hour service?
>> I live in the north texas/DFW area.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> p.s. I know I'm cross-posting, but they're all relevant newsgroups.
>> There are people it would reach who don't read more than one.
>
>Ask about DSL only service from your telephone provider.
>
>TKM
>
>
Not every Phone Company will offer DSL-only service. DSL is a service
designed to piggyback on POTS (Plain old Telephone Service). If phone
companies started doing this on a regular basis, people would start
canceling their hardwire phone service in droves and the revenue would
tank.

The regular phone service pays for the continuing costs associated
with keeping a hardwire copper line connected to your telephone
central office. DSL is just an add-on to an existing line.

Among your options...

Verizon FIOS (fibre) or equivalent - Fiber connections are only
available in small, usually generally upscale areas of the US. It's
worthwhile to lobby for it, but it can take years to install.

Comcast or other cable co. cable modem - Usually fairly cheap, often
comes bundled with other services - Unknown bandwidth limits - You
share a network with your neighbors.

Hughes Net - 2 way internet from a satellite. - There will be
bandwidth limits and the service has a short response delay due to the
far away satellites. Can be expensive.

Dial UP - local ISP

Wi-Fi Max - Wireless service available in some rural and urban areas.
Free in some places.

In general, a wired connection is going to be better, and more secure
than anything wireless.

== 4 of 6 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 7:12 pm
From: "pepita@prodigy.net"

On Sep 7, 5:13 pm, SuperVHS <NotH...@NotThere.com> wrote:
> What's the cheapest phone service? Is there anything in the $9-$12 range
> for reliable bare-bones not-per-hour service?

Most likely there is something in, or close to that price range. The
phone companies usually offer (perhaps they are required to, by law?)
a minimal service to provide access to phone service for low-income
customers, but you can get this less expensive plan just by asking for
it...the catch of course is that most people don't know to ask for
it. Last I know, (at least in my area) this sort of plan included a
handful of calls in the fee, and any calls above and beyond that
number were charged either per minute or per call. I think this sort
of plan is called "lifeline service" or something

I don't know if they will allow DSL with this sort of plan or not.

Call the local phone company and ask.

== 5 of 6 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 7:52 pm
From: Shawn Hirn

In article <5ne3e3d14tar4phj4ol3g5rjfhp19qu0m2@4ax.com>,
SuperVHS <NotHere@NotThere.com> wrote:

> My roommate decided he doesn't want to pay for a land phone line to our
> place (it's fair, he almost always uses a cell) but I need one for the
> internet.
> What's the cheapest phone service? Is there anything in the $9-$12 range
> for reliable bare-bones not-per-hour service?
> I live in the north texas/DFW area.
>
> Thanks!
>
> p.s. I know I'm cross-posting, but they're all relevant newsgroups.
> There are people it would reach who don't read more than one.

Without knowing where in the world you live, its hard to say. Try
googling or asking friends, neighbors, family and co-workers who live in
your area for a recommendation.

== 6 of 6 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 8:37 pm
From: Abe

> > I live in the north texas/DFW area.
>
> Without knowing where in the world you live, its hard to say. Try
> googling or asking friends, neighbors, family and co-workers who live in
> your area for a recommendation.

Duh...

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TOPIC: Candles are a great way to relax
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 4:04 pm
From: Abdiesojf9x@gmail.com

As I am searching through the google groups it is interesting that
there are so many post on candles and some great discounts for those
who are selling. I really didn't really expect to see so much
information regarding this topic. Personally every room in my house is
full of candles, they are a great way to set a mood or sometimes I
just light them all up and relax in the calming tranquility. I have
enjoyed reading your post and will return when I have more time to
check out the rest of your threads.

-----------------------------------------------------
Rosalynn Muhammad
Candles of Eden
http://www.candlesofeden.com
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== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 5:48 pm
From: Anthony Matonak

Abdiesojf9x@gmail.com wrote:
> ... Personally every room in my house is
> full of candles, they are a great way to set a mood or sometimes I
> just light them all up and relax in the calming tranquility.
...

Has anyone ever told you that spamming is bad? That telling lies
in a spam is even worse? How about that candles will kill you?

http://www.lead.org.au/lanv7n4/L74-9.html
: The possible impacts on public health from consumer use of scented
: candles may include increased risk of cancer, neurological and
: behavioral deficits and acute aggravation of existing respiratory
: diseases such as asthma.

http://www.epicureantable.com/articles/acandles.htm
: Paraffin candles are the most commonly burned candles worldwide.
: And are the most dangerous to our health.

http://www.anapsid.org/cnd/mcs/candles.html
: When Cathy Flanders, 41, of Plano, Texas, started burning candles for
: their pleasant smell in the spring of 1997, it never occurred to her
: she could be poisoning her family.

Sure, you can find plenty of websites that claim candles and candle
smoke/soot aren't toxic. You used to find all kinds of advertising
from big tobacco companies claiming their products were perfectly
safe. Do you really want to deliberately poison yourself on the word
of some sleazy salesperson?

Anthony

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TOPIC: Cost of Pierogies?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/c0e499071a18aa12?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 4:41 pm
From: "The Henchman"

"James" <jlinn@idirect.com> wrote in message
news:1189108558.185182.272860@y42g2000hsy.googlegroups.com...
> On Sep 3, 2:39 pm, "OhioGuy" <n...@none.net> wrote:

> Might have been Safeway - don't have them where I am (Ontario).
>
> That was an extraordinary price. I'm use to paying $2.99 for a 1kg
> (about 2.2 lbs) at Loblaws for them.

It might have been Dominon. I think Dominion uses a green maple leaf in
thier logo here in Ontario. Dominion used to be controlled by the A and P
company out of New Jersey but Dominon and A and P in Canada are not 100%
Canadian owned. You might try A and P in Ohio if you got them there.

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TOPIC: Heads up: Peanuts in the shell lovers
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/c9a854211125bbd6?hl=en
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 5:06 pm
From: Vic Smith

Fisher Super Size, Salted In-shell, Dry Roasted.
5 lb bag for 5 bucks here (Chicago area)
These are very good. I quit eating peanuts in the shell because they
were all crap - rancid.
My wife took a chance and bought these, and the second bag is as good
as the first.
Maybe the peanut farmers are out of the 5 year old peanuts they've
been selling us?

--Vic

== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 6:10 pm
From: "Don K"

"Vic Smith" <thismailautodeleted@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1ip3e39qqecvgk3f9283ugcgd29eiq40bm@4ax.com...
> Fisher Super Size, Salted In-shell, Dry Roasted.
> 5 lb bag for 5 bucks here (Chicago area)
> These are very good. I quit eating peanuts in the shell because they
> were all crap - rancid.
> My wife took a chance and bought these, and the second bag is as good
> as the first.
> Maybe the peanut farmers are out of the 5 year old peanuts they've
> been selling us?
>
> --Vic

There's nothing in a supermarket that compares to freshly roasted
nuts from a local nuthouse. They begin to lose flavor after a few days.

I buy 'em in a paper bag while they're still warm.

Don

== 3 of 3 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 7 2007 7:05 pm
From: Dennis

On Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:06:57 -0500, Vic Smith
<thismailautodeleted@comcast.net> wrote:

>Fisher Super Size, Salted In-shell, Dry Roasted.
>5 lb bag for 5 bucks here (Chicago area)
>These are very good. I quit eating peanuts in the shell because they
>were all crap - rancid.
>My wife took a chance and bought these, and the second bag is as good
>as the first.
>Maybe the peanut farmers are out of the 5 year old peanuts they've
>been selling us?

I buy 5 lb bags of Hoodys peanuts in the shell at Costco for a similar
price. One of my favorite snacks while watching TV. Having to pick
them out of the shell slows down my consumption rate. :-)

Dennis (evil)
--
The honest man is the one who realizes that he cannot
consume more, in his lifetime, than he produces.

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