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    RJ-45 Network Surge Suppressor Query

    Had to replace the motherboard in my newish, but out-of-warranty Toshiba laptop last month due to component electrical failure caused by mains anomaly. Very expensive, to say the least. I've now significantly upgraded mains surge suppression in order to prevent a repeat of this. Now I need to...
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    And They're Off.....

    http://www.cricinfo.com/engvaus2009/content/current/story/413273.html Ashes 2009.....first Test, day 1. Cardiff. Will this be Ashes 2005 repeat?
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    Solaris 10u7 Released

    http://www.sun.com/software/solaris/get.jsp
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    Request for Comments of .........

    ..... longterm toxicity or lack thereof of All Clad stainless steel cookware v Calphalon One infused anodised cookware. I'm considering purchase of set of All Clad stainless cookware, but I have a couple of pieces of Calphalon I'll discard if any hint of toxic threat exists.
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    External 2.5" HD Enclosure Query

    I'm getting a new 2.5" internal 3 GB/s SATA disk drive and plan to put old drive in external enclosure such as this: ..and mount it as secondary USB 2.0 volume. Looking for reliability and robust construction. Any recommendations for other enclosures?
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    Important Information from Financial Times

    For the record, internet security is getting dodgy as documented by this article from Financial Times: Quote: New Threats to Online Security By Richard Waters in San Francisco Published: December 26 2008 17:20 | Last updated: December 26 2008 17:20 Internet security has deteriorated...
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    Oldish Mobil 1 ATF Usage Query

    I have 2 1/2 quarts Mobil 1 synthetic ATF (Mercon V rated) left over from my P/S fluid and ATF change in mid-2006. Bottles have been sitting in a kitchen cabinet all this time and have not been subjected to temperature extremes. I need to top-off my P/S reservoir ASAP. OK to use the open quart...
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    Heroes: Hiro's Waffles and chicken

    http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/video/clips/its-coming/839361/ American style waffles and chicken at a Tokyo bowling alley. Yep, Hiro has a McBody. Has anyone ever heard of such a food combination in RL?
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    Windows Vista Registry Cleaner Query

    Looking for the best tool to assist in registry maintenance. Price is not an issue, but accuracy and reliability are. Must be Windows Vista certified. Any recommendations?
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    In-N-Out Burger

    Because of the overwhelming, but well-deserved negativity of the McD thread: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...&gonew=1#UNREAD I just want to counter it with this: http://www.in-n-out.com/default.asp This fast-food chain is awesome. Everything is made to order; even the french fries...
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    Introducing The Best Motor Oil on Earth (Part 2)

    ...is my current fill.
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    Update: Key Lime Pie

    As follow up to this: February key lime pie thread. .... I've finally found the perfect key lime pie here: http://www.cascadefresh.com/yogurts_ffkeylime.html It's delicious and tastes like I believe key lime pie should.
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    Key Lime Pie ?

    First, I generally dislike dessert type foods except for an occasional slice of pumpkin pie. More to my liking are plain, fat-free yoghurts that will readily accept external flavour additions. However, I was browsing deli section of local Whole Foods market recently and noticed two sizes of key...
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    A Strange Query

    After rejoining the real world last year after almost 10 years in Manhattan (no car), I noticed something very strange. Some people park backward in car parks and even at home. Why do they do that?
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    Observations of Mobil 1 and Stealerships

    FWIW, this link confirms what I thought of 7K OCI Mobil 1 in my 3.0L Duratec and what I'm coming to realise of Dealerships. But 10W-30? http://www.taurusclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=34076
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    Mercon ATF in a Mercon V Application

    HELP!!!! To correct a minor problem, this afternoon I went back to service department of local General Motors/BMW dealer where Mobil 1 Mercon V ATF was installed a few weeks ago. To correct this problem, they had to drain the sump and reinstall 7 quarts of fresh ATF. Typically, I requested...
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    jaguar s-type 4.0L oil recommendation

    Excellent car! Eventually, I plan to own an S-Type R. GC are excellent oil choice. Problem seem down to choice of fuel. Consider BP/Amoco Ultimate 93 or one of Top Tier fuels such as Shell V-Power: http://www.toptiergas.com/index.html I would never consider Citgo fuels for that car.
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    Mobil v Motorcraft Mercon V ATF

    Wot say you lot about these transmission fluids? I've located an excellent transmission shop and have scheduled an appointment for tomorrow afternoon to change ATF and filter. Trouble is, shop use Mobil ATF and I want to use Motorcraft because it's OEM. I know nothing of Mobil reputation for...
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    G-05/Motorcraft Premium Gold Caveats

    I've been following the various topics of replacing standard green ethylene glycol coolant with Zerex G-05/Motorcraft Premium Gold coolant with extreme interest. This afternoon I went to schedule an appointment with my local Ford dealer service department to replace the green coolant with...
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    Amsoil EA Filters

    I'm considering using this filter for my next oil change, which is imminent. It looks good on paper, but since this type of filter is new to the marketplace, my concerns are with filter media robustness. Additionally, I do not want to unwittingly become an Amsoil beta tester. My question then...
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