Today my eight-year-old niece broke her two front teeth, both diagonally so that she has a triangle-shaped hole between her teeth. They are adult teeth. They are on their way to the dentist, but I just wanted to get some information from experiences you all may have had.
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posted by anthropoid
on Jan 24, 2013 -
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So my cat just spectacularly broke a CFL lightbulb. I've read the other Asks on this topic, but I still have a few questions.
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posted by Coatlicue
on Sep 28, 2012 -
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one of the feet broke off of my mom's Lalique bowl. it's a pretty clean break, it looks like I could just put it back on. can I? what would be the best way to do this? or am I better off taking it to a specialist to repair?
thanks in advance.
posted by sabh
on May 27, 2012 -
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My wife dropped her AT&T Blackberry Torch 9800 in water last night, and even though the phone wasn't damp inside, it doesn't power up. We just came from the local AT&T store, and we can't upgrade until July. The only options they gave us were to buy a new Blackberry Torch for $499 or wait four months and buy it for $99. Do we have any other options? The phone's data has been backed up to our PC, so we'd really like to replace it with a Torch (she likes the keyboard) or at least a compatible phone so the data can be restored.
posted by davcoo
on Apr 3, 2012 -
16 answers
Google's new links are timing out on me. I block cookies from Google as as part of my feeble attempt to maintain some internet privacy and, just today, the links on Google's search results are timing out.
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posted by bswinburn
on Feb 8, 2012 -
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Ever heard of a Leap Pad? We have a few that we picked up at garage sales and such. The pen no longer works. How can we fix this? More inside.
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posted by Spyder's Game
on Aug 29, 2011 -
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My current vehicle is in it's death throes. This is my first time buying a car. How can I minimize my debt load and ensure I am making intelligent decisions throughout the purchase? I'm in America...
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posted by Giggilituffin
on Aug 24, 2011 -
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My girlfriend just broke her arm a few inches above the elbow (spiral fracture). She's currently in a splint and will possibly get a plate and pins in a few days. She works at a desk job, which she will return to after a week or two of rest. What can we do to make life easier (tips, special equipment, etc)?
posted by MeowForMangoes
on Mar 19, 2011 -
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I just bought a used Thinkpad T61 and the e,t, and space bar keys work intermittently. The keyboard is reasonably clean and nothing is obstructing the keycaps underneath. I have taken out the keyboard and reseated the keyboard connector. Is this just a bad keyboard or should i be worried about something else? (os is linux/ubuntu)
posted by ennui.bz
on Mar 1, 2011 -
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Is it healthy or sensible to half bake a cake, cool it, freeze it, thaw it, and finish cooking it?
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posted by tabubilgirl
on Feb 6, 2011 -
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I knocked over my
Whispure 510 air purifier and now it doesn't turn on. No power, no noises, no nothing (yes, it's plugged into a socket, yes, the socket works). Is there any hope? Can I fix it myself? Is there a website or book that can teach me how to do this?
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posted by andreapandrea
on Jan 20, 2011 -
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Help! My beloved Droid's screen is blank after a fall, and I need last-ditch repair / replacement ideas.
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posted by Tehhund
on Jan 12, 2011 -
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Came home from the holiday and one of my outdoor faucets won't stop running. What's broken?
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posted by zenpop
on Nov 26, 2010 -
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Can anyone provide guidance on how best to extend the useful life of an ipod touch (jailbroken, 2nd gen, 32gb) whose wifi antenna has ceased to function? Specifically, other than wifi, is there any alternative method of connecting the thing to the internet?
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posted by vcnt
on Nov 21, 2010 -
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Where can I get a new screen for my Canon Sd1000 digital camera? Is it possible to get one by next monday?
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posted by wayland
on Nov 16, 2010 -
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My dog has a broken toe. I need help figuring out if her foot needs to be in a cast or not.
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posted by msali
on Aug 29, 2010 -
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My side by side refrigerator/freezer stopped cooling, so we unplugged it and went to buy a new one. On a lark I plugged it back in 24 hours later, and now it functions perfectly. Anyone know if the problem is likely to return (or what the problem might be?) I vacuumed the back-bottom compartment where the compressor is located, but there wasn't much dust there so I doubt dust was the problem.
posted by djedery
on Jun 28, 2010 -
14 answers
My husband broke his silver wedding band - is there any way to fix it that won't cost more than a new ring?
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posted by scrute
on Jun 10, 2010 -
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My blender has a bit of black dust at the bottom after I use it, presumably from the black rubber connectors under the container and on top of the motor. It still works, but is this normal? Will the black stuff get sucked up into the food stuff I'm blending?
posted by jyorraku
on Jun 8, 2010 -
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I broke the port on my external hard drive. It isn't visibly damaged, but when I plug the USB cable in, the port feels wiggly, like it's not connected to what it should be connected to. Nothing happens when I plug it into my computer. How can I fix this or recover the data?
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posted by little e
on Apr 20, 2010 -
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This is likely a dumb question. :) But I have this little microwave. Both the glass turntable and the plastic wheel thing are broken. The microwave itself works fine and heats things up. Short of dripping stuff down into the motor enclosure where the wheel+turntable would normally sit, can I use this microwave normally long-term with no worries? I'm assuming that the only difference is the food would be unevenly heated (I could manually turn), but I just wanted to make sure the turntable motor business wasn't connected to anything else. Replacements would cost more than the microwave at this point.
posted by Ky
on Mar 30, 2010 -
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My in-laws' brand new 21.5" iMac took a header and has a badly cracked screen. Repair is going to run ~900; my f-i-l wants to try replacing the screen himself. We can't find any information on where to acquire the appropriate flat panel. Does anyone have a link?
posted by entropicamericana
on Feb 17, 2010 -
9 answers
Book recommendations: Recently I have discovered that I really enjoy a certain type of flawed character in television shows. Think Gregory House on House or Dr. Cal Lightman on Lie to Me. Wounded inside with a tough smart exterior that push people away with sarcasm or slight jerkish behaviour. Help me find examples in literature so I can continue my current obsession when I shut the tv off.
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posted by beautifulcheese
on Nov 25, 2009 -
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So we now have 2 non-functioning Iphone 3Gs, both not working because of charging issues. What can we do with them?
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posted by dealing away
on Sep 7, 2009 -
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I bought a MacBook Pro in June 2007. Since then, its needed a new hard disk drive, right cooling fan, and DVD read/write drive. Is this normal wear and tear?
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posted by uaudio
on Aug 31, 2009 -
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I broke my MacBook's screen, and I'd like to get it fixed. A quick googling turns up several firms. Can anyone recommend a specific firm?
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posted by entropicamericana
on Mar 19, 2009 -
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My LCD monitor (19" F-419 AG Neovo, five years old) is broken/breaking. It probably isn't the backlight. What's up with it?
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posted by topynate
on Jan 25, 2009 -
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My broken foot is healing rather nicely. I'm off my crutches and walking on the boot. My orthopedist gave me some instructions for stretching and rehabbing, but they weren't very specific. How can I do better physical therapy at home?
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posted by mostlymartha
on May 28, 2008 -
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