Frugal Living: 13 new messages in 9 topics

Saturday, September 6, 2008

13 new messages in 9 topics - digest

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Today's topics:

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TOPIC: Best way to activate service through PagePlus
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/65540bdf1b5324ab?hl=en
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Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 1:43 pm
From: Doc

On Sep 5, 4:41 pm, Doc <docsavag...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> As I understand it, the only phone that's guaranteed to work is a
> Verizon phone.

I guess AMPD or Alltel will also work.

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TOPIC: O.T? Red light Cameras
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/7c6958cbb4a931fe?hl=en
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Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 2:16 pm
From: Al Bundy

rock-a-day johnny wrote:
> Do those cameras that take your picture when you "Run" a red light also
> "click" if you drive through a red that's been so for a minute?
> just curious george.
> --
We don't have red light cameras here and I can't say for sure. Reason
tells me that the camera must be tied to the signal rather than taking
continuous pictures and pulling out the digital shots on red. I assume
you are talking about the odd condition where light sticks in a
position because it is broken. If it is broken, you can't trust that
the camera will stop taking pictures either so you would end up
fighting the municipality and trying to prove the signal was stuck and
you had to cross. This happens so rarely. (Put a rag over your plate
and drive through?)

In my area, when lights change from a night cycle to a rush hour
cycle, they sometimes stick on the one color before continuing. They
only do that for one extra change. I guess it could go for a minute or
more in some cases. In that case, you'd be going through a true red
light and deserve a ticket. I have seen lights timed for as much as
three (3) minutes in one direction. This is usually done to move heavy
traffic. When there is no traffic, the temptation to proceed on a red
is great indeed. Police have increased the use of tickets to generate
revenue because of fuel costs. I see all kinds of cheap tickets being
written around here. Driver beware.

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TOPIC: Meet Arab, Russian, American Singles From All Over The World .. FOR
FREE .. !!
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/2fb15eed18ad8c5f?hl=en
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Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 2:27 pm
From: Al Bundy

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>
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concentrate on you.

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TOPIC: is $1.69 good price for half pound cream cheese?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/5d9cc922690a1434?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 2:42 pm
From: Al Bundy

On Sep 5, 8:01 am, ediefa...@yahoo.com (elise d faber) wrote:
> On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:08:17 -0400, "OhioGuy" <n...@none.net> wrote:
> >$1.69 for 8 ounce store brand cream cheese is the price I found today at
> >Save A Lot. This seems pricey to me, but maybe that's because I rarely buy
> >it. I remember that it was only 99c there 2 or 3 years ago. Has it really
> >gone up 70% since then?
>
> > Anyone know of a chain that regularly has it for less than that price?
> >Thanks!
>
> are you sure that this was a half pound [8 oz]? around here the
> regular price varies from $1.29 to $1.49 and the sale price is 99¢.
> even whole foods has it for $1.49 regularly.
>
> elise

Kroger just had it on sale 10 for $10. I Googled and found others for
99¢ in Dayton.
As usual, Ohio Guy (aka T.Rivet, HarryB, etc.) wants you to be his
personal shopper.

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TOPIC: lowered my elec. bl. by 20 bucks
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/4c242161ed5e669f?hl=en
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== 1 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 2:46 pm
From: Al Bundy

val189 wrote:
> My power co. offered a deal - 'let us turn off your a/c and water
> heater for (a short time so many times a month) and get a lower
> rate." I don't recall the specifics on money or time, but my Aug bl
> came in 20 bucks lower than my July bl. and we certainly did not have
> a cool day here in FL in that time frame. No other changes that I can
> recall in that billing period. Never noticed a change either in the a/
> c or hot water temp. They DO have to install a device in your house,
> but heck - it's worth it. No charge for installation of said device
> either.
>
> If your elec. co. offers any kind of deal like this, go for it.

Certainly nothing wrong with a good reminder, but interruptible
service has been around for many years. Hope you have not been paying
the full rate all this time. Many people probably don't bother because
of the need for the extra metering, but it's very cost effective as
you state.

== 2 of 2 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 4:21 pm
From: val189

On Sep 5, 5:46 pm, Al Bundy <MSfort...@mcpmail.com> wrote:
> val189 wrote:
> > My power co. offered a deal - 'let us turn off your a/c and water
> > heater for (a short time so many times a month) and get a lower
> > rate." I don't recall the specifics on money or time, but my Aug bl
> > came in 20 bucks lower than my July bl. and we certainly did not have
> > a cool day here in FL in that time frame. No other changes that I can
> > recall in that billing period. Never noticed a change either in the a/
> > c or hot water temp. They DO have to install a device in your house,
> > but heck - it's worth it. No charge for installation of said device
> > either.
>
> > If your elec. co. offers any kind of deal like this, go for it.
>
> Certainly nothing wrong with a good reminder, but interruptible
> service has been around for many years. Hope you have not been paying
> the full rate all this time. Many people probably don't bother because
> of the need for the extra metering, but it's very cost effective as
> you state.

This is a recent offering. THey only thing they installed was a
device near the water heater high on the adjacent wall. He installed
it in ten minutes.

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TOPIC: Make Now Your Own Web Site for FREE in 5 minutes!
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/1a81fe60e685df5f?hl=en
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== 1 of 4 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 4:55 pm
From: darh

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Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 4:55 pm
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Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 4:57 pm
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Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 4:57 pm
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TOPIC: buying old meat from supermarket
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/3fa9fe4b1c206b1a?hl=en
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== 1 of 1 ==
Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 7:47 pm
From: flip+@andrew.SeeEmmYou.EeeDeeYou

TFM® <hillbillyboy@tampabay.rr.com> writes:
> "Reduced for quick sale" is my favorite cut of meat.
use or freeze today meat... yay! ;)

> If it stinks when you open it, let it breathe a while. If it still
> stinks after a few minutes, you be the judge.
a rinse in the sink and/or a salt/sugaring with a later rinse often
works as well. Of course, my tolerance is notoriously higher than many.

When I buy a family pack of pork steaks, I will often cook a couple
and salt and/or sugar the rest before placing in the fridge.
The osmotic pressure draws the water out and "cures" the meat, while
creating a less hospitable enviroment for bacteria.
The chops keep longer and take on a different flavor... but are still tasty.

--
flip
When you see beyond yourself then you may find,
peace of mind is waiting there.
--George Harrison
In my email replace SeeEmmYou.EeeDeeYou with CMU.EDU

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TOPIC: Stove/oven recalled for shooting flames at your face
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/7bf8d15906f20881?hl=en
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Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 8:43 pm
From: ultimauw@live.com

http://consumerist.com/5046010/pricey-stove-recalled-for-shooting-flames-at-your-face

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TOPIC: Electricity Rates - wasRe: Home heating oil price?
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.consumers.frugal-living/browse_thread/thread/25ab6d7a439ac7f1?hl=en
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Date: Fri, Sep 5 2008 10:53 pm
From: Maren aka HiloBeads or PalmsEtc

On Sep 1, 11:07 am, "JonquilJan" <war...@imcnet.net> wrote:
> Thanks Ron - see my state (New York) is near the bottom.
>
> Jan
>
> Learn something new every day
> As long as you are learning, you are living
> When you stop learning, you start dyingRon Peterson <r...@shell.core.com> wrote in message
>
> news:72ffc891-1ee7-4de1-92d9-20ffae15d04a@k7g2000hsd.googlegroups.com...
> On Aug 31, 5:02 pm, "JonquilJan" <war...@imcnet.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > What is the situation on electric in other parts of the country? Company
> is
> > National Grid - and I opt in for wind energy (which adds just a bit -
> trying
> > to do 'my part').
>
> http://www.neo.ne.gov/statshtml/115.htmshows the average electric
> rate by state.
>
> --
> Ron

right. It shows $0.269/kWh for us. Our last bill had $0.448.
Honest.

Maren, Hilo, HI

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