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    any clever ideas for inserting new overhead bulb in kitchen

    Wife hired handyman for variety of tasks. done
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    Anyone have problems w/ storage in yahoo folders

    Most folders are fine . They have entries going back many yrs. Can't remember if tHis one was like that , but now it is only saving the last part of this year. any tips for dealing w/ yahoo??
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    Amazon & China

    no VPN..............don't know what tor browser is so assuming no........
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    Amazon & China

    CaptTom.........will have to study up a bit on these things. Just happy that clearing the cache seemed to have done so much.....................
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    Roth conversions and multiple TIRA accounts

    you should try filling out the 8606 by hand a few times. once you see how few lines are involved , your imagined aversions may be lessened.
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    Amazon & China

    your thanks all for your observations and tips. Cosmic........thanks for your tip.......I rebooted both router/modem w/ no success. I also rebooted Mac w/no success. The telltale sign seemed to be a China note on the amzn page up at the very top. the final desperation move was to...
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    Amazon & China

    $33.99 Total cost: $72.48 including Shipping & Estimated Import Fees Deposit to China Details Arrives: Jan 8 - 14 In Stock. Qty: Qty:1 Add to Cart Buy Now Secure transaction Ships fromShips from AmazonAmazon Sold bySold by Linden ProductsLinden Products sorry don't know how to a screen...
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    Amazon & China

    https://www.amazon.com/PLT-26W-841-GX24q-3-Compact-Fluorescent/dp/B01GU4NVVO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=37K18U5U89U0Y&dchild=1&keywords=26+watt+compact+fluorescent+bulb&qid=1608344943&sprefix=26+watt%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A32WWGPYWADHED&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUV1IxQUw3N0EzUFcmZW5...
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    any clever ideas for inserting new overhead bulb in kitchen

    thanks for the pic zinger............the metal clips sure look larger than reality!
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    Amazon & China

    I see many items that Amazon says will be sent to China..........the normal charge is given but later the China surcharge is added and the total can be multiple times of the original. what's going on here?
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    any clever ideas for inserting new overhead bulb in kitchen

    thanks to all for the helpful comments. target2019..............yes the base on this looks like what I have .....2 contacts on each side for a total of 4 that need insertion. easier said than done about the flashlight......can view but as soon as you try to insert your view is obscured. too...
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    any clever ideas for inserting new overhead bulb in kitchen

    bulb is in reflector in kitchen ceiling. bulb was not working so easy enough to remove......did not rotate so just pulled straight down and it was out. then to the lamp store to try match the bulb.......the connecting pins are 2 on each side for a total of 4. in principle there are some...
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    any Synchrony folks here?

    Talked to supe this AM who confirmed that I had an Aug 2020 w9 that was valid.........seems a long time for one sent Dec 2019/received Jan 2020 to get into the system. She volunteered to send confirming letter of valid w9 which I accepted. why the system is still send out notices? left...
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    any Synchrony folks here?

    took them down a notch.............. established a min deposit for mmkt and then w/o notice closed account and sent paper check for sub-min balance:facepalm:
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    any Synchrony folks here?

    This mo I got a letter saying the W9 was on the wrong form and that I would have to fill in and send in on the form provided. The strange thing is that same thing happened a yr ago when I resubmitted the form and got verbal confirmation of receipt. also no other banks are complaining about...
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    Flickering Zenaro LED bulb

    never can tell..........pioneers ,risks,etc
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    Flickering Zenaro LED bulb

    don't know.............might have been an early promo by utility compamy.........
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    Flickering Zenaro LED bulb

    not sure.........it's an old lamp base on floor and might have 2 positions in on. Old bulbs ,incandescent, fluorescent work fine.
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    Flickering Zenaro LED bulb

    These bulbs seem to work, then later they start flickering or go out. Sometimes mechanically messing w/ the base connection......tighten, loose then tighten, or tap the bulb helps.......for a while.........or moving to another fixture helps for a while but eventually, it wins. I can't image...
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    FA for wife after my death?

    don't forget there 2 parts to this.......the strategic ......mostly this thread..............and the tactical day-day things like how to get cash for spending or replenishing a checking account. Kind of like teaching your kid to w/ elevated expectations and emotions. Still working but often...
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    Dealing With Quantity Limits in Part D Drug Plans

    would another plan in the same price range have fewer limitations? could you double the dose and keep qty the same. Is GoodRx.com a good choice for the lower level drugs.........I seemed to find them more expensive at the low end.
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    Should I take RMD before or after capital gains distribution?

    not sure about the "after" part...........you could convert and then pay the taxes later for that yr. The tax consequences of withdrawing from TIRA are the same as doing a Roth conversion but you end up w/ a better after-tax situation w/ the Roth.
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    Tax strategy on 2020 RE Cap gains

    Which yrs income will be > 150K?
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    Medicare and Via Benefits

    sounds like a call to HR would enlighten you?
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    Hemorrhoids (ouch!)

    Just an idea to try.........I find that sitting on potty and straining seems to be counterproductive..........almost like you are closing a 2nd door while straining at the first. What seem to be more productive is standing and only pushing when it seems productive at which point you can sit...
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