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wranglerdale

Joined: 4/17/2009

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Zedo Posted: 9/10/2009 5:40:34 PM
Has anyone else found that Zedo.com is running in the background every time you are online? IE or Firefox, either one. Removing the cookie and trying to block it, does not seem to work. It just keeps coming back. In searching the net, it seems that this is a common problem. Any ideas?

wranglerdale

Joined: 4/17/2009

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Wal-Mart Balloons DVD Player Recall to 4.2 M Posted: 9/6/2009 6:40:32 PM
Mine was giving me problems anyway, so I took it in for a refund today. Paid $29 but was only given a $20 gift card. Oh well,used it two years for 9 bucks.

wranglerdale

Joined: 4/17/2009

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Data Security Posted: 9/1/2009 11:51:41 AM
I don't use software. I find that a three pound weight on the end of a handle will do the job quickly and is quite efficient.

wranglerdale

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Should I keep the wireless router or go wired? Posted: 8/31/2009 7:37:19 PM
I found one advantage to going wireless though the hard wire option is near. One month ago during a storm, lightning came in through the phone line, and zapped my motherboard, router, and modem all in one flash. $1300 later I am now up and running. Needless to say, if a storm is in the area I switch from wired to wireless.

wranglerdale

Joined: 4/17/2009

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Microsoft Office 60 day trial Posted: 8/19/2009 6:39:11 PM
Thanks guys! I will try your suggestions.

wranglerdale

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Microsoft Office 60 day trial Posted: 8/19/2009 3:35:08 PM
Does anyone know how to completely remove this pre-installed program from vista home premium? I have heard it said that just using the uninstall feature in the control panel will not get every bit of it. Thanks.

wranglerdale

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Yet another reason why you should not use AVG Posted: 7/28/2009 9:46:50 AM
Thanks for the reply Don. At this moment I have that computer in the ole shop to see why lightning next door made my CPU go POOF.

wranglerdale

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Yet another reason why you should not use AVG Posted: 7/26/2009 11:47:53 AM
I have been running AVG along with SPYBOT on most of my computers for some time now, with no real problem. AVG is updated to 8.5 now. I wonder if some of the previous problems have been resolved? I have noticed an increase of the "buy now" pop-ups lately. Not too bothersome, for a free program. If I decide to switch to another program, such as AVAST, what are the correct steps to take in wiping one out to prepare for the installation of a new Ant-vi? Thanks, PS: I LOVE this forum

wranglerdale

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forum posts revealed on my profile Posted: 7/21/2009 9:35:23 PM
An old carpenters rule is...measure twice, cut once. Internet-wise, it could probably be said......think twice, or maybe three times, then press enter. Nothing posted on the net is private, and it stays posted forever. Knowledge sometimes gives birth to wisdom.

wranglerdale

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Is my hair sending the wrong message Posted: 7/20/2009 12:57:51 PM
Time after time on this site people ask...how can I change my profile or personal looks to be more attractive to others. If you are happy with the way you present yourself....good. That is who you are. Being yourself, you will attract those who see you, not just for the moment, but as you are. Much better chance of finding a true match.

wranglerdale

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What would you ask? Posted: 7/20/2009 8:06:03 AM
I would ask.....Does the Universe end somewhere? And if it does, what's on the other side?

wranglerdale

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Do men ever say I love you first ? Posted: 7/19/2009 5:33:17 PM
Yes he will say it. But first you must prime the pump. Sorry, I got a bad sense of humor

wranglerdale

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Geeks and Hurricanes Posted: 7/19/2009 3:17:32 PM
Has anyone seen this yet? Good news, folks. Microsoft founder Bill Gates has turned his attention to controlling the weather. Five U.S. Patent and Trade Office patent applications, made public on July 9, propose slowing hurricanes by pumping cold, deep-ocean water in their paths from barges. If issued, the patents offer 18 years of legal rights to the idea for Gates and co-inventors, including climate scientist Ken Caldeira of the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Hurricanes, most famously demonstrated by the deadly intensification of Hurricane Katrina before its landfall in 2005, draw strength from warm waters on the ocean's surface. The patents describe a system for strategically placing turbine-equipped barges in the path of storms to chill sea surfaces with cold water pumped from the depths. USA TODAY GRAPHIC: Hurricane tracking, science, and history First requested by Gates and colleagues last year, the patents describe methods "not limited to atmospheric management, weather management, hurricane suppression, hurricane prevention, hurricane intensity modulation, hurricane deflection" to manage storms. I copied this from a USA Today article. This is just the first few paragraphs.

wranglerdale

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Netflix movies Posted: 7/19/2009 12:08:45 PM
I have been a Netflix member almost since they booted up, and when the online movies came along as a part of the deal, I really liked that. One thing bugged me however, and that was that you had to watch through IE Also the quality was not that good. Recently though, they have become Firefox compatible and they now use Microsoft Silverlight to stream through. Since that change, I have noticed a great improvement in the quality of the picture and sound. Has anyone else found this to be the case?

wranglerdale

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Toshiba laptop Posted: 7/19/2009 9:36:26 AM
I am not too worried about compatibility. The specs say 64 with 32bit also. Whether that is true or not, I probably will not find out, as this laptop is just for surfing. I keep all my programs....office....book keeping etc. on other computers. This one sure looks good for movies, and stuff like that.

wranglerdale

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Exchanging emails and then......... Posted: 7/18/2009 3:12:40 PM
It happens on a regular basis. The woman always retains the right to change her mind on a moments notice. Ya just gotta get used to that.

wranglerdale

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Toshiba laptop Posted: 7/18/2009 11:38:07 AM
Just wanted to say that I did receive the Toshiba laptop, and man are my friends jealous! Got it configured just right, and now I am soooooo happy I don't need my reading specs to see The Harmon/kardon speakers are awsome

wranglerdale

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The world's shortest fairy tale Posted: 7/16/2009 4:23:51 PM
That's SMOKEN!!!!!

wranglerdale

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Netbooks Posted: 7/14/2009 4:13:03 PM
I have an HP Mini-Note. It's ok, but takes forever to boot as it has 1gig of ram and Windows vista home basic. I suggest buying a mini with XP. Much faster.

wranglerdale

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Toshiba laptop Posted: 7/13/2009 1:44:40 PM
It has a 6 cell lithium battery, rated 2 hours but only count on 1. This is more of a home based laptop. Heavy too. But loaded. Amd Turion duel core 2,2gz, 4g ram, 320hd, ATI Radeon 3200 graphics, Harmon kardon speakers. Lots more stuff. By the way, when I went into the local Best Buy just to see what else they might have, and told them about the laptop I ordered, The computer sales staff did not believe me. No way they said. Till they looked it up.

wranglerdale

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Toshiba laptop Posted: 7/12/2009 8:21:03 PM
If anyone is looking for a decent laptop at a good price, Best buy online is offering the Toshiba model P505D-S8930 for $549 plus shipping. This is a monster laptop with 18.4 screen and specs that most will be satisfied with. I ordered one today and it will be shipped in about two weeks

wranglerdale

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What's your most embarrassing moment? Posted: 7/11/2009 4:08:45 PM
I was visiting a friend in the hospital. As I entered and was walking down the various hallways, I thought it odd that many whom I passed, would smile kind of weird like. When I got to her room, the first thing she said was....you better close your fly!

wranglerdale

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What is happiness..............? Posted: 7/11/2009 3:55:15 PM
For me it's in no particular order: A freezer full of tasty snacks Seeing my grandkids learning new things and becoming young men Watching the progressive lives of my four boys,and their beautiful wives Forming a closer relationship with my brother as we grow older Enjoying very good health ( that's a biggie! ) Even after a lifetime of learning, I still look forward to accomplishing something new at my workshop every day Sleeping very well at night and most important....waking up to each new day I enjoy having a great sense of humor, and enjoying several good laughs every day

wranglerdale

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Favorite joke by a famous comedian Posted: 7/10/2009 12:05:31 PM
Also from Rodney Dangerfield: I get no respect, no respect at all. My dogs' favorite bone...it's in my arm!

wranglerdale

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Most sensational movie kiss (title and participants) Posted: 7/10/2009 11:45:32 AM
Without a doubt: From here to Eternity. Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr...Beach scene...Nuf said

wranglerdale

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Harrassed males Posted: 7/10/2009 11:41:12 AM
You would think that because we can kill spiders and lift heavy stuff, we would get more respect.

wranglerdale

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Imopressive / Memorable Technology Posted: 7/10/2009 9:12:47 AM
I'm going to go way back to 1969. The fact that NASA was able to fly a successful mission to the moon, land and return safely with no more computing power than the average desktop user has now, still has me shaking my head with wonderment as to how they were able to do that!

wranglerdale

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Okay kids, just looking for a read on the laugh meter........... Posted: 7/6/2009 7:45:25 PM
Girlfriend stunt double???? Hmmmmm...sounds right good. Gotta admit, I've not thought about that one You show a great amount of imagination and knife edge humor. Good luck to you OP.

wranglerdale

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What lessons have you learned from online dating? Posted: 7/6/2009 7:27:03 PM
Chris....Buddy, I think there are many just like us here. I salute you with a Longneck Budwiser my friend. Live long and prosper!

wranglerdale

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What lessons have you learned from online dating? Posted: 7/6/2009 6:31:43 PM
I have learned that if I want to be entertained, I log on to POF and enjoy the Forums. If I decide to get a date for dinner or drinks, I go to my local Country Western dance club.

wranglerdale

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Yahoo Bots are out in force and they're quite convincing Posted: 7/6/2009 5:02:40 PM
I am not very computer geeky....but I have convinced myself that if I connect my computer to any unknown server, I am opening up a channel allowing for invasion of any kind. So even if I might be having fun, perhaps a more serious event is taking place...Key logger...evil cookie..etc. Perhaps if a kind computer person knows if this is a wrong view, please respond.

wranglerdale

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MEN ARE JUST HAPPIER PEOPLE Posted: 7/6/2009 4:36:17 PM
I think this thread should read "Single men are Just happier people" I am sitting here enjoying the Forums by myself...getting ready to cook up a delicious supper ( Triscuits and cheese with a Dream bar for desert ) Quiet house with no Am I happier this way? You bet! But thats' just me

wranglerdale

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Wife swap! Posted: 7/5/2009 1:32:55 PM
Here in the US we have many clones of the popular UK shows. Just remember....it is TV, with scripts, directors, not much is real. It's just TV folks!

wranglerdale

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Gnats, Wasps and other useless creatures! Posted: 7/2/2009 6:24:26 PM
Here in Texas we have: Yellow jackets...a very aggressive form of small wasp. Stings like a dull needle. Fire ants... wait to attack until many have gathered on your leg or foot, and then all sting at once. Ticks...They bite and suck blood till you find them or they bloat up on your goods.

wranglerdale

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key scrambler It defeats keyloggers by encrypting your keystrokes Posted: 7/2/2009 5:14:09 PM
I am not a geek, so correct me if I am wrong. I believe that I have come across a 100% effective block for discovering a password by keystroke method. While typing your password....for some keystrokes move your curser to the address bar at the top of the browser. Do this several times back and forth. A keylogger cannot tell if all the letters or numbers were not in the password. However you must type the same every time, or a smart geek could figure out the odd letters or numbers. Am I wrong?

wranglerdale

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How far would you travel for a love affair? Posted: 7/2/2009 4:48:44 PM
There is a very nice looking gal that lives right across the street from me. We said hello once while we were taking out the trash. But that was it. I would have to look both ways and then cross the street.

wranglerdale

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Any recommendations on libido supression? Posted: 7/2/2009 4:17:09 PM
After an extensive search, find that special one. Date for awhile Fall in love Get married Problem solved Concentrate on hobbies

wranglerdale

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Firefox 3.5 has been offically released! Posted: 7/1/2009 8:26:22 AM
As always, Mozilla is light years ahead of IE. Better security, ease of searching, and in the way Favorites are bookmarked and organized. It's beyond me how so many don't even know about Firefox!

wranglerdale

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Any experiences with Azek for decks? Posted: 6/29/2009 1:09:25 PM
If the deck is to be built in the direct sunlight, note that all material gets hot, however the composite materials grab that summer heat and hold on tight, Wood gets hot, but cools quicker. Also composite materials eat saw blades. Most have bits of metal in them.

wranglerdale

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So Many Choices Posted: 6/24/2009 5:25:39 PM
"The best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry". From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. A truer saying there is not. We as mere humans often find ourselves at the mercy of uncharted events. The best we can do is focus on the task at hand, and concentrate on accomplishment. As far as a relationship goes, I find that in this stage of my life, I have no "clock". So I don't worry about it. My work takes up almost all my time, the rest is for the kids and grand kids. I am satisfied with this for the time being. Perhaps in the near or distant future I will concentrate on a different direction.

wranglerdale

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Grey Hair: Distinguished, or EX-tinguished? Posted: 6/24/2009 5:01:55 PM
Just one mans opinion, but I think gray hair on a woman is very attractive. Case in point....Emmy Lou Harris....a singer with the Most beautiful hair. As far as men go, I guess we have it easy. I really don't know any guys who touch up their hair.

wranglerdale

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Men’s Top Ten Favorite/Least Favorite Conversation Topics Posted: 6/22/2009 4:53:40 PM
All my male friends are married. It's very liberating to live outside the bars and look in. Here is what they talk about. 1: Politics 2: Wives....( not in a good way ) 3: Work 4: Faltering economy 5: Retirement options 6: Sports 7: Food 8: Trucks 9: Vacation 10: Going home Things they don't talk about: I don't know...they don't mention it

wranglerdale

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Internet Only affair? Posted: 6/22/2009 4:17:22 PM
If you get a chance to.......listen to a recent Brad Paisley tune "online" about a loser that lives in his parents basement, but presents quite a different picture online. Nuf said

wranglerdale

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Windows XP gets new lease on life again. Posted: 6/18/2009 6:00:03 PM
I made the mistake of buying a HP Mini Note with Vista basic. With one Gig of ram, if takes about 5 min. to boot, and runs slow. I think I can ditch the OS and get XP though.

wranglerdale

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Do you avoid contacting wealthy guys or gals? Posted: 6/13/2009 4:11:55 PM
Every woman has a better house than me. All women make more money than I do. Alas, if I were to date, I would have no choice but to date a woman more wealthy than me. Does that make me a gold digger?

wranglerdale

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I'm really just having a great time...anyone else? Posted: 6/12/2009 4:53:53 PM
I have found that I go out of my way not to meet that special one. I am on POF but not really trying. I figure that if I wait till I'm maybe 85 to marry.....then a lifetime of misery won't last that long!

wranglerdale

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does the first meet count as the first date? Posted: 4/27/2009 5:40:57 PM
Online based first meetings are not "dates" in my opinion. For instance, if you walk up to someone that looks interesting to you at a bar, club, etc, start talking, share a drink , and get to know each other a little.....that is not a date. It is just meeting someone. If a spark is lit and you decide to meet again, that would be a date. That's why I state in my profile that the first meeting by this method is not considered a date by me. But that's just me.

wranglerdale

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Living solo Posted: 4/27/2009 5:29:32 PM
I love living alone, and setting my own course with no nit-picking....nagging...etc. 30 years married, and now 10 years single. I really don't see any situation where I would want to bring someone into my life full time. I know that this lifestyle is not for most. But I really enjoy it. I am on here, just as a lark I guess, as I really don't expect a match.

wranglerdale

Joined: 4/17/2009

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Does head over heels in love still happen after 45? Posted: 4/25/2009 12:17:22 PM
I am 63 and still as vibrant as I think I was, however I have been burned twice. I have decided that "falling in love" is just not an option for me to be happy. You are younger and have more options available to you. My advice would be, don't go looking for love. Let it creep up on you if you discover someone. However I would agree that at this point is your life, you are more discerning, and that is good.

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