I need to have repairs done on an antique clock in the Los Angeles area, but I'm unsure who would be reputable. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a good place to get an initial estimate? Or is there a way to find good reviews for this kind of sevice?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Nov 8, 2012 -
6 answers
My car, for the first time in 12 years, did not pass an emissions inspection in California. Right before this, my oil light had started to periodically blink. On inspection, my oil was very (very) low. I filled it back up after the test. What are the chances that this caused the high emissions levels?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Oct 2, 2012 -
16 answers
How does one monitor accreditation for a school at a university? A job description lists monitoring accreditation standards for a school -- both regionally and also with a particular accrediting body for that discipline (say, like APA for psychology). It also must take into account oversight of extension campus accreditation. What would you assume this responsibility requires?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Aug 10, 2012 -
6 answers
My life is very, very busy. My wife and daughter and I have decided that for the time being, we'll make some sacrifices, mainly in terms of time, to realize some important things for our family. What sorts of things can I do for them, in the "in-between" moments when scurrying around, that will let them know how much I appreciate and am thinking about them?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Nov 10, 2011 -
18 answers
I've heard/read quite a bit about how Steve Wozniak's designs for the Apple were unique and elegant (e.g., Revolution in the Valley, or
here.) In layman's terms, what were examples of his designs, compared to other conventions of the day? What about them incited admiration?
posted by SpacemanStix
on Oct 10, 2011 -
10 answers
Is there a program that would allow me to display an animated .gif on a Windows desktop? I envision it as looking similar to Windows' Slide Show widget, with a simple border, but with the ability to display the animated image file.
posted by SpacemanStix
on Jul 30, 2011 -
5 answers
Is there a listing of academic books or articles in German that have not yet been translated into English?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Jun 13, 2011 -
8 answers
In middle english, how is
chaumbir translated? Is it a variation or inflected form of
chaumber (meaning bedroom)?
posted by SpacemanStix
on May 24, 2011 -
5 answers
Is there a name for a literary device that states something using very sparse details, yet the observant reader knows there is a history behind it that informs the situation in a significant way? I'm not thinking of understatement (as this seems to be more about irony) or paralipsis. It would be a simple, unadorned statement of reality, almost in passing, that carries deeper implications for the narrative than may be realized by the unobservant reader. What would I call this?
posted by SpacemanStix
on May 5, 2011 -
24 answers
Does anyone know of a place in the Los Angeles area where I can buy an AC power adapter/charger for a Zenith DVP615 portable DVD player?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Oct 1, 2010 -
6 answers
We are purchasing a home, which should close by the end of the month. We have also finished our taxes for the year. We will qualify for the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit. Is it possible to amend our taxes and get the credit for the 2009 tax year, even though we completed the purchase in 2010?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Mar 17, 2010 -
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We are buying a condo, and we just did the home inspection today. While there, a small cockroach (and possibly a second one) scurried out from a lower level cabinet. Should this be a dealbreaker, or can they adequately be dealt with? In most every respect, the condo struck me as being pretty clean and in good shape. I live in LA, and from what we've been told, this is a pretty normal pest problem.
posted by SpacemanStix
on Mar 9, 2010 -
19 answers
I'm interesting in upgrading the processor on my computer, but I'm having a hard time getting good information on how to determine a viable upgrade.
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Jan 6, 2010 -
10 answers
Would it be correct to say that with digital technology, we don't have to worry about movies and TV becoming faded and washed out over time like they used to?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Jul 9, 2009 -
14 answers
Is it worth showing up in court to see if a citation fee (that I don't contest) might be reduced? I live in Los Angeles county.
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Jun 4, 2009 -
8 answers
I'd like to upgrade to a speedier HD for gaming, as I'd like to eliminate some lag in the texture loading. Could someone help me understand the performance difference between two drives?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on May 20, 2009 -
23 answers
I need some advice on how to do better on reading comprehension questions in the verbal section of the GRE.
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Mar 24, 2009 -
9 answers
My blinker on my 2000 Dodge Neon has been working only intermittently. Could this be a fuse issue, or would it not be working at all?
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posted by SpacemanStix
on Dec 31, 2008 -
10 answers
