Sunday, November 29, 2020

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cory@right.here.com: Nov 29 05:30PM -0600

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Thursday, November 26, 2020

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Beaver Fever <Beaver_Fever@live.com>: Nov 26 03:01PM -0800

On Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 9:00:34 AM UTC-8, gggg gggg wrote:
 
> > https://www.nbcnews.com/shopping/black-friday/black-friday-tech-deals-n1248183
> Amazon deals:
 
> https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/early-black-friday-amazon-deals-204750757.html
 
 
Thanks! I had no idea there would be Black Friday sales if not for your posts and the 873 unread messages in my email box.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 24 09:00AM -0800

On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 2:13:22 PM UTC-10, gggg gggg wrote:
> > https://www.nbcnews.com/shopping/black-friday/black-friday-tech-deals-n1248183
> More deals:
 
> https://www.nbcnews.com/shopping/black-friday/black-friday-tech-deals-n1248183
 
Amazon deals:
 
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/early-black-friday-amazon-deals-204750757.html
Derald <derald@invalid.net>: Nov 23 11:48PM -0500

In the middle 1960's, frustrated with the aerosol cans of goo being sold
as "shaving cream", I began using "old fashioned" shaving soap, in a
cup, applied with a soft specialized brush.
 
In the late 1970"s, when Gillette retired the "Super Blue Blade" brand
and moved exclusively to stainless steel razor blades that seemed
already to be dull at first use, I obtained an antique "cutthroat"
straight razor along with the required accessories and, after a fairly
brief learning period, discovered the means to a truly close shave.
 
Now, however, I am incapable of the finesse required to control the
sraight razor safely and have reverted to the old Gillette adjustable
handle and double-edged blades.
 
Which leads me to the request: Can anyone direct me to a source for
truly sharp double-edged razor blades? IME those expensive auto-clogging
multi-blade dispozos being marketed as shaving implements nowadays just
don't make the grade.
Thanks,
--
Derald
...the only traits that are passed down in your family
are perversity, ego-centrism, laziness and sociopathic tendencies.
--Lynn Barton, Filedheacht Music School, East Bridgewater, MA to
Derald, July, 2016. ...hold a grudge, me?
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Monday, November 23, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 23 11:36AM -0800

On Sunday, October 18, 2020 at 5:49:53 AM UTC-10,
 
> > https://www.fool.com/retirement/2020/07/05/5-reasons-social-security-benefit-cuts-could-be-ha.aspx
> Changes in 2021:
 
> https://www.fool.com/retirement/2020/10/18/7-changes-to-social-security-in-2021/
 
According to this:
 
- Kotlikoff argues that Social Security's tenuous financial situation leaves little room for an 80th birthday party and that program reform should be a much bigger priority for the country's politicians today.
 
https://www.usnews.com/news/the-report/articles/2015/08/13/ask-an-economist-whats-wrong-with-social-security
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 23 08:49AM -0800

On Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 9:42:07 AM UTC-10,
> > https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-01-17/inflation-is-nowhere-in-sight
> https://www.wsj.com/articles/inflation-is-already-herefor-the-stuff-you-actually-want-to-buy-11601112630
 
https://www.ft.com/content/dea66630-d054-401a-ad1c-65ebd0d10b38
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 22 10:16PM -0800

https://www.fool.com/credit-cards/2020/11/16/5-tips-for-shopping-on-cyber-monday/
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 22 10:11PM -0800

https://www.gearpatrol.com/deals/a34715969/best-sneaker-deals-black-friday-cyber-monday/
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Saturday, November 21, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 20 06:15PM -0800

> NOT a member of Prime. Why not order a case of soup from your local grocery
> store or Walmart? They'd either deliver it or you could pick up your order
> when it's ready.
 
I have found that Walmart's NEXT DAY ELIGIBLE special to be useful.
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Friday, November 20, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 20 03:43PM -0800

Is WOOLITE still the best?
 
Any alternatives?
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 20 03:56PM -0800

On Friday, November 20, 2020 at 1:44:00 PM UTC-10, gggg gggg wrote:
> Is WOOLITE still the best?
 
> Any alternatives?
 
Also, I have noticed that only the label of the smallest bottle (16 oz.) says that it is for hand washing.
 
Does that mean that the larger sizes are strictly for machine washing and canNOT be used for hand washing?
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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 17 07:41PM -0800

On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 3:54:42 PM UTC-10, wrote:
> https://nypost.com/2020/11/06/grocery-chains-again-limiting-toilet-paper-sanitizing-wipes/
 
https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-3e22bd5b4d448c3906c1dabd81f19abe
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 17 08:58PM -0800

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 5:41:14 PM UTC-10, gggg gggg wrote:
> On Friday, November 6, 2020 at 3:54:42 PM UTC-10, wrote:
> > https://nypost.com/2020/11/06/grocery-chains-again-limiting-toilet-paper-sanitizing-wipes/
 
> https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-3e22bd5b4d448c3906c1dabd81f19abe
 
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/walmart-stores-shortages-toilet-paper-cleaning-supplies
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 17 05:47PM -0800

https://www.digitaltrends.com/dtdeals/best-black-friday-printer-deals/
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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 17 02:51PM -0800

On Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7:44:57 AM UTC-10, rote:
> https://news.google.com/search?q=%22divided%20congress%22%20stocks&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen
 
https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/stock-market-news-111120/index.html
Beaver Fever <Beaver_Fever@live.com>: Nov 17 05:22PM -0800

> https://news.google.com/search?q=%22divided%20congress%22%20stocks&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen
 
 
I don't understand any of this stuff except watching my portfolio, which is really just some standard bond & mutual funds bounce back and forth by ridiculous amounts. At least in the last few weeks it recovered from the staggering losses of March and hopefully it stays that way before I start having to live off it.
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 16 07:12PM -0800

https://www.crainsdetroit.com/real-estate/cemeteries-plot-their-future-cremation-becomes-norm
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Sunday, November 15, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 15 12:54PM -0800

> > > https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/black-friday-2020-roundup-deals-walmart-best-buy-macys-kohls-target-others/QQSDZJUJBFB4TJ3A6SFM2GRM4E/
 
> > https://www.ign.com/articles/daily-deals-dont-miss-these-early-black-friday-savings-at-best-buy
> https://www.cnet.com/how-to/4-things-you-need-to-know-about-black-friday-2020/
 
https://www.cnet.com/news/black-friday-walmart-deals-available-now-89-ninja-blender-119-gopro-194-airpods-pro-and-more/
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 14 09:15PM -0800

https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/best-toothpaste-for-bad-breath
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Saturday, November 14, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 14 03:04PM -0800

On Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 9:23:54 PM UTC-10, gggg gggg wrote:
> On Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 7:12:23 PM UTC-10, wrote:
> > https://www.marketwatch.com/story/with-president-trumps-signature-the-secure-act-is-passed-here-are-the-most-important-things-to-know-2019-12-21
 
> https://www.cnbc.com/guide/retirement-planning-decade-by-decade/
 
Early retirement and covid-19:
 
https://www.fool.com/retirement/2020/11/14/4-million-americans-may-be-forced-to-retire-early/
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 14 11:07AM -0800

https://thebeet.com/best-non-dairy-coffee-creamers/
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 14 09:40AM -0800

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/14/heres-how-much-2020-thanksgiving-turkeys-cost-at-major-grocery-chains.html
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 13 09:14PM -0800

https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-dental-floss.html
John Weiss <jrweiss98155@comcast.net>: Nov 14 09:27AM -0800

On 11/13/2020 9:14 PM, gggg gggg wrote:
> https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-dental-floss.html
 
My dentist recommended Dr. Tung's. I highly recommend it!
 
https://smile.amazon.com/Dr-Tungs-Natural-Cardamom-Flavor/dp/B01BMT8Y9G/
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 13 09:10PM -0800

If anyone has tried that, how did you like it?
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Friday, November 13, 2020

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gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 12 07:12PM -0800

https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/money/2020/03/04/coronavirus-what-stock-up-and-how-prepare-your-emergency-kit/4937518002/
Leo Isenteze <LeoI@Isenteze.org>: Nov 13 03:33PM -0500

On 11/12/2020 10:12 PM, gggg gggg wrote:
> https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/money/2020/03/04/coronavirus-what-stock-up-and-how-prepare-your-emergency-kit/4937518002/
 
An old story from March and April 2020.
 
If you have figured this out by now it is too late for you.
ItsJoan NotJoann <itsjoannotjoann@webtv.net>: Nov 13 03:46PM -0800

On Friday, November 13, 2020 at 2:33:42 PM UTC-6, Leo Isenteze wrote:
 
> > https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/money/2020/03/04/coronavirus-what-stock-up-and-how-prepare-your-emergency-kit/4937518002/
 
> An old story from March and April 2020.
 
> If you have figured this out by now it is too late for you.
 
Thank you. And who in the Hell is quarantining?
gggg gggg <ggggg9271@gmail.com>: Nov 12 11:23PM -0800

On Thursday, December 26, 2019 at 7:12:23 PM UTC-10, wrote:
> https://www.marketwatch.com/story/with-president-trumps-signature-the-secure-act-is-passed-here-are-the-most-important-things-to-know-2019-12-21
 
https://www.cnbc.com/guide/retirement-planning-decade-by-decade/
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Monday, November 9, 2020

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

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Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com>: Nov 04 07:14PM -0800

On 11/4/2020 5:51 AM, Nyssa wrote:
 
> Nyssa, who has several ink jet printers that won't
> recognize a perfectly new cartridge and is about to
> pitch 'em
 
Figure out the HP part numbers, then search the internet, ebay, amazon,
etc. for those numbers and or the part name along with the printer model
#. Prices/shipping vary widely. I ended up at "laserprinterkits" on
ebay for my LJ 6L.
Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com>: Nov 04 07:21PM -0800

On 11/4/2020 7:14 PM, Bob F wrote:
> etc. for those numbers and or the part name along with the printer model
> #. Prices/shipping vary widely.  I ended up at "laserprinterkits" on
> ebay for my LJ 6L.
 
Something that I found that helped get paper rollers to grab the paper
properly was to use scotch tape to "clean" the roller by sticking a
piece of tape to the surface of the roller then pulling it off, then
turn the roller a bit and do it again until you have cleaned the entire
surface or the roller. If that makes it work for awhile, that might be a
roller you want to replace.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

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Nyssa <Nyssa@LogicalInsight.net>: Nov 04 08:51AM -0500

Bob F wrote:
 
> a couple of small adjustments.
 
> I quickly learned that inkjet printers were way more
> trouble and expense than they were worth.
 
Where did you find/buy the fix-up for your LJ6L? I've
got a LJ4 in my closet that just needs the rollers
replaced (as far as I can tell).
 
HP used to sell the kits themselves, but stopped doing
so at some point. I'd like to the the old one working
again since, as you say, the ink jets are more trouble
than they're worth to keep running.
 
TIA!
 
Nyssa, who has several ink jet printers that won't
recognize a perfectly new cartridge and is about to
pitch 'em
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020

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ggggg9271@gmail.com: Nov 03 09:13AM -0800

> https://www.techradar.com/best/best-cheap-printers
 
Has this been your experience with printers?:
 
https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-printers-still-suck/
John Weiss <jrweiss98155@comcast.net>: Nov 03 11:48AM -0800


> Has this been your experience with printers?:
 
> https://www.wired.com/story/why-do-printers-still-suck/
 
In the past, with an HP printer, yes.
 
However, I bought a Brother laser printer for less than $200 over 10
years ago. Still works fine most of the time - occasionally chokes on
cardstock when printing postcards, but is fine if I only load 2 or 3
sheets at a time.
Bob F <bobnospam@gmail.com>: Nov 03 02:51PM -0800

On 11/3/2020 11:48 AM, John Weiss wrote:
> years ago.  Still works fine most of the time - occasionally chokes on
> cardstock when printing postcards, but is fine if I only load 2 or 3
> sheets at a time.
 
I recently spent a few bucks for a new "separation pad" and feed roller
for my ancient thrift shop HP LJ6L, which works like new now. I still
have a few "new" toners for it that someone freecycled to me years ago.
The last thing I bought for printing was 15 or 20 years ago when I
bought a full box of paper (5000 sheets) at a thrift shop for a few dollars.
 
I also have a magicolor 2430DL color laser printer I received through
freecycle that I use if I need color printing or faster printing. I have
done nothing to it but a couple of small adjustments.
 
I quickly learned that inkjet printers were way more trouble and expense
than they were worth.
Derald <derald@invalid.net>: Nov 03 03:05PM -0500


>The good news is you are recovering.
Well, yes but so very slo-o-ow-wly. Who'd ever have thought that
simple daily tasks could take such effort. Man, you should hide and
watch me tie shoes or button a shirt.
 
>I might have mentioned in the past that I long ago failed the post office exam
>on mail sorting. It'll be a snap for you to get better than me at putting pegs
>precisely in holes.
I hope so.. That right hand/arm are really wild. As I've said:
It's as if they have wills but not minds of their own.
 
>(That sounds like a very masculine activity. I wonder if women try to aim the
>hole so it hits the peg?)
Could be...Brings to mind springtime afternoons spent with Linda S.
who proved very adept at that latter activity).
 
>Be well, my friend.
Thanks for the kind words, Harry.
--
Derald
...the only traits that are passed down in your family
are perversity, ego-centrism, laziness and sociopathic tendencies.
--Lynn Barton, Filedheacht Music School, East Bridgewater, MA to Derald, July, 2016
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Sunday, November 1, 2020

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