Frugal Living: 12 new messages in 9 topics

Friday, June 27, 2008

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TOPIC: Everyone It seems is into this
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/1d1a708b914845ca?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 4:24 pm
From: Al Bundy

On Jun 26, 1:15 pm, szt536d74r519jrm8...@gmail.com wrote:
> This string caught my attention because recently it is pretty much
> what everyone is talking about. The comments here are good and I found
> myself reading through a lot longer than I expected to because I guess
> I've personally felt the effects of this fuel crunch myself but
> luckily I found something that worked. Anyway. I plan on staying up to
> date with the convo.
>

I don't think anybody is into it. A lot are pushing it and a few are
duped into investing.

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TOPIC: Win Love Back
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/ed3232e9799ce501?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 4:31 pm
From: Al Bundy

On Jun 26, 5:22 am, RABBIT <getex...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Win love back
> Win back your lost love and end the misery of being without them!
> Whether you want to get back with your ex wife, ex husband, ex
> girlfriend, ex boyfriend, .

Love is not only blind, but stupid.

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TOPIC: Proven by Oprah Show...MAKE EASY MONEY using e-Gold
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/188225f68a5de31f?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 4:32 pm
From: "Rod Speed"

Al Bundy <MSfortune@mcpmail.com> wrote
> clams_casino <PeterGrif...@DrunkinClam.com> wrote
>> kennysilver2...@gmail.com wrote

>>> PROVEN BY OPRAH SHOW...MAKE EASY MONEY USING E-GOLD...

>> You scummy liar.

>> I have the complete Oprah on Blu-Ray and there is NO reference to your obvious scam.

> It's a repeat of a repeat posting as well.

> The thing is, who could consider Oprah as a positive
> endorsement of anything except a donut shop?

She wouldnt know what a decent donut was if it bit her on her lard arse either.

> With all her money and personal trainers, she can't keep from feeding her face.

And her lard arse in spades.

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TOPIC: Simple ways to make yourself beautiful
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/e1fe17a276816681?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 4:42 pm
From: Al Bundy

On Jun 25, 11:05 am, "Mr.SmartyPants" <georgewks...@humboldt1.com>
wrote:
> In article
> <8ffbc7a8-9167-4441-a63b-da654b662...@m44g2000hsc.googlegroups.com>,
> Al Bundy <MSfort...@mcpmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> > On Jun 22, 3:51 pm, "Rod Speed" <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > Mr.SmartyPants <georgewks...@humboldt1.com> wrote
>
> > > > David <david7...@rediffmail.com> wrote
> > > >> Simple ways to make yourself beautiful
> > > >>http://www.beautyadvice4u.blogspot.com
> > > > Just Smile
> > > > works every time
>
> > > Not for those whose cigarette stained teeth look like a train wreck.
>
> > > > and pretty frugal.
>
> > > Not when little kids scream when you do that.
>
> > Or, chop their head off and lose 10# of ugly fat.
>
> hey, you, take it to the child-free NG.,
> --
> If Evolution is out-lawed. Only the Out-laws will evolve.

NO SUCH THING EXISTS
Old McBundy had a farm ... B-U-N-D-Y, and on this farm he had no
wife, B-U-N-D-Y, and a no wife here and a no kids there, a hooker
coming over on Friday nights ... Big luscious hooters, a pizza and a
beer there ... old McBundy had a farm ... B-U-N-D-Y

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TOPIC: Target stores unit pricing on paper goods.
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/2a1db67120ad9cd3?hl=en
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 4:58 pm
From: Seerialmom

On Jun 26, 3:29 pm, "Rod Speed" <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote:
> Seerialmom <seerial...@yahoo.com> wrote
>
> > Rod Speed <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote
> >> Scott in SoCal <scottenazt...@yahoo.com> wrote
> >>> the zak <don.sak...@gmail.com> wrote
> >>>> Target unit pricing shelf labels for paper goods like paper
> >>>> towels and toilet tissue list the unit price per 100 sheets
> >>>> instead of per 100 square feet as do other stores.
> >>>> It's inaccurate. Sheet sizes vary. Converting unit pricing
> >>>> from per 100 sheets to per 100 square feet is difficult
> >>>> to do in the aisle of the Target store.
> >>> Not if you have a pocket calculator.
> >> Or any decent cellphone.
> > My cell phone (Motorola V551) must not be decent...
>
> Yep, very indecent indeed.
>
> > it doesn't have a calculator :(
>
> Typical Motorola steaming turd disguised as a cellphone |-)

But at least I can take pictures and use the bluetooth on it to move
onto a PC :)

== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 5:28 pm
From: "Rod Speed"

Seerialmom <seerialmom@yahoo.com> wrote
> Rod Speed <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote
>> Seerialmom <seerial...@yahoo.com> wrote
>>> Rod Speed <rod.speed....@gmail.com> wrote
>>>> Scott in SoCal <scottenazt...@yahoo.com> wrote
>>>>> the zak <don.sak...@gmail.com> wrote

>>>>>> Target unit pricing shelf labels for paper goods like paper
>>>>>> towels and toilet tissue list the unit price per 100 sheets
>>>>>> instead of per 100 square feet as do other stores.
>>>>>> It's inaccurate. Sheet sizes vary. Converting unit pricing
>>>>>> from per 100 sheets to per 100 square feet is difficult
>>>>>> to do in the aisle of the Target store.
>>>>> Not if you have a pocket calculator.

>>>> Or any decent cellphone.

>>> My cell phone (Motorola V551) must not be decent...

>> Yep, very indecent indeed.

>>> it doesn't have a calculator :(

>> Typical Motorola steaming turd disguised as a cellphone |-)

> But at least I can take pictures and use the bluetooth on it to move onto a PC :)

And if you had chosen it more carefully, you wouldnt need a separate ipod.

And you'd get much better pictures with a better cellphone too.

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TOPIC: GPS using Laptop
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/33340dc882a32488?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 5:09 pm
From: DLC

I use Microsoft Streets and Trips, Magellan Explorist 210 GPS, and a
Dell D400 laptop.

It works well. The larger screen size is great; if you can find a way
to fit it to your vehicle.

I use a 12 volt power supply for the laptop and the GPS draws power thru
the USB port.

I already had all of these components so no additional cost were incurred.

Martin wrote:
> What do I need to use my laptop as a GPS mapping system. What do I
> need to plug into a usb port that determines current location and
> indicates that on some displayed map?
>
> Does any web site explain this subject?
>

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TOPIC: How many here own food freezer?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/79858a8bd8f90308?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 5:12 pm
From: "Lou"

"Samantha Hill - remove TRASH to reply" <samhill@TRASHsonic.net> wrote in
message news:4862d7ee$0$17177$742ec2ed@news.sonic.net...
> Lou wrote:
> >>
> >> I agree that manual defrost units use less power -- but have you found
> >> any manual defrost units that are Energy Star rated? I haven't.
> >
> > I just cited two - it took no more time to find than to browse to the
Sears
> > web site.
>
> Sorry -- I thought you said they were NOT Energy Star rated. And finding
> them on Sears explains why I haven't seen them. I haven't done business
> with Sears ever since the time a salesperson told me, "We don't have to
> do anything to get your business. We're Sears. You're automatically
> going to come to us."

I rarely buy anything at Sears - for appliances there's a small traditional
business a couple miles away with prices that can't be beat, the dressy
clothes aren't what I like and the knocking around clothes are cheaper at
places like Wal-Mart. But when I want to benchmark a price for something,
the Sears site is where I start.

In years past, I did shop there - tools and paint, and I bought my present
lawnmower there. But by and large, I don't need much of that stuff any
more. On the other hand, one ignorant clerk who's probably long ago moved
on wouldn't stop me either - I've gotten some good deals and excellent
service there in the past.

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TOPIC: PS3 thoughts after a month
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/8718c1894a9bc13a?hl=en
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== 1 of 3 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 8:01 pm
From: "OhioGuy"

I traded my trailer for a PS3 and 9 games a month ago. I figured why
not? - I was asking $250 for the trailer, and this guy offered me the PS3,
Blu-Ray remote, all cables, 2 wireless controllers, and 9 games in trade for
it. I wasn't looking for a trade, but I figured I would probably be able to
sell that for more, plus my son would be able to play the Mater National
game for a month. I ended up selling the whole batch on Ebay for $460
earlier this week.

My major complaint is HOW VERY SLOW the games load. I just couldn't stand
it. Many of the games took 2 minutes or more before they would load, which
reminded me a lot of the old 3DO I had back in the mid to late 90's, but
even that loaded faster than the PS3.

Sure, the graphics looked great, and the games were cool, but I just
couldn't get past the very slow load times. At this point, I've decided I'm
never again buying a PS3, even if the prices drop to $100.

Anyone know if any of the other "next gen" game systems load faster?

== 2 of 3 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 8:01 pm
From: "OhioGuy"

Anyone know if any of the other "next gen" game systems load faster?

== 3 of 3 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 7:31 pm
From: Shawn Hirn

In article <g41hi0$kch$1@aioe.org>, "OhioGuy" <none@none.net> wrote:

> I traded my trailer for a PS3 and 9 games a month ago. I figured why
> not? - I was asking $250 for the trailer, and this guy offered me the PS3,
> Blu-Ray remote, all cables, 2 wireless controllers, and 9 games in trade for
> it. I wasn't looking for a trade, but I figured I would probably be able to
> sell that for more, plus my son would be able to play the Mater National
> game for a month. I ended up selling the whole batch on Ebay for $460
> earlier this week.
>
> My major complaint is HOW VERY SLOW the games load. I just couldn't stand
> it. Many of the games took 2 minutes or more before they would load, which
> reminded me a lot of the old 3DO I had back in the mid to late 90's, but
> even that loaded faster than the PS3.
>
> Sure, the graphics looked great, and the games were cool, but I just
> couldn't get past the very slow load times. At this point, I've decided I'm
> never again buying a PS3, even if the prices drop to $100.
>
> Anyone know if any of the other "next gen" game systems load faster?

I have a PS3 and an Xbox 360. Both are slow to load games. Probably the
Nintendo Wii would be the fastest to load games. The Wii has some
awesome games, but you won't see the graphical brilliance in them that
you see in games for the PS3 and Xbox 360. If I were you, I would keep
the PS3 and just use it as a Blu-ray player to watch high definition
movies. That's what I do. If you have a high definition TV, the picture
quality will blow away standard definition DVDs.

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TOPIC: Saving at the Farmer's Market
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/7d07f732fa29f8b2?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Thurs, Jun 26 2008 8:46 pm
From: Ablang

Most frugal zealots give tips about slashing your food bill as much as
possible. As a foodie and a consciously frugal gal, I'm more
interested in getting the best quality bargain that supports my local
economy. My dollars are as good as votes (some would argue the only
vote that really counts), and I want to make sure I'm voting in line
with my values. My values when it comes to food? It needs to be
delicious, sustainably produced and preferably grown on a small-scale
farm. Luckily, my local farmer's market provides just those things!

Sometimes farmer's markets are more expensive than grocery stores.
Sometimes, items are cheaper, depending on the season and the seller.
Supermarkets are often cheaper because grocers purchase large
quantities from mega farms. But there is much debate about the ethical
practices of many large supermarkets, as they often force farmers to
sell their crops at a significant loss. I'm not interested in saving
money if it means that the person who toiled to create the product I'm
purchasing didn't receive a fair price for his or her efforts.

Now, let me step off my soap box and give a few tips on how I've
learned to save money while shopping at my local farmer's market
(thanks for listening to the sermon, though. And yeah, I know, I'm
preaching to the choir!).

1. Take a pen and paper with you. If possible, bring a friend (running
errands together saves on gas!) to help. Basically, you'll be creating
an impromptu price book that will change weekly.

2. As you're walking, jot down the prices of products you want to buy
and their relative location. Use whatever method is easiest for you. I
make a two lines and write the product and price down with an "X" on
the either side of the "aisle" where the booth is located. Some
markets are kind enough to have booth numbers or names displayed. If
you're so lucky, you can note that cherries are $4 a box at booth six,
etc.

3. Be sure to jot down any other information that is important to you.
Do you want organic produce or are you willing to buy conventionally
grown items?

4. After you've walked the length of the market, take a look at your
notes and circle the least expensive items. Return to those booths and
make your purchases.

In some instances, there will be only one vendor selling what you
want, but most of the time you'll have several growers from which to
choose. Don't let any do-gooder guilt make you spend more for the same
product. Keep in mind that most people don't pay attention to prices
and will purchase items as they go along, and most farmers present
will receive support.

The same grocery shopping rules apply at the farmer's market-don't
shop when hungry, bring a list (this may require that you educate
yourself on what is in season in your area), bring your own bags, and
do your best not to become enthralled with anything you don't actually
need.

http://consciouslyfrugal.blogspot.com/2007/05/saving-at-farmers-market.html

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