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From AUTO PARTS to ELECTRONICS to GROCERIES to VITAMINS

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AUTO PARTS - Discount

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CAMERA DISCOUNTS - just personal opinions

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Measuring your eyeglasses FRAME

PROGRESSIVE LENSES

Progressive bifocal lens have not visible line on them

EYE GLASSES - DISCOUNT via the Mail

Zenni Optical was recommended by Clark Howard in 2007

I have NOT tried most of these companies - I can Not personallly recommend them

We have tried and recommend Zenni

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GROCERY STORES - DISCOUNT & DISCOUNTS

IBM EMPLOYEES ONLY - Discounts

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OTHER Discounters

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GPS - Global Positioning System - Reviews, Features & Opinions

Significance if any Letters appended to a GARMIN NUVI model number

SOME GARMIN FEATURES

HOW TO REPLACE PERMANENT GARMIN BATTERIES

GPS SCREEN PROTECTORS

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LIGHT BULBS

LUMENS per Incandescent Bulb

LED night light bulb - C7 ~ 4 Lumens White LED HAS GONE UP - I CAN NOT FIND A LUMEN RATING ON NEW ONES I, PERSONALLY, CONSIDER THIS (4 Lumens) TOO DIM TO BE USEFUL Night light and energy saver light test results - Updated 11/16/2009 "Beware that many low power white LEDs, even good ones, fade significantly within 10,000 operating hours at "normal power" LEDs, Lumens and Brightness - "How many lumens are they?" "LED ratings of 25,000 mcd become conceptually difficult to understand when we're accustomed to light being expressed in terms of lumens. Published lumens represent the sum of all the light emitted by the bulb in all directions." ESL bulbs produce 40 lumens per watt, compared to 7-24 for incandescent, 12-36 for halogen, 44-80 for CFL, and 30-60 for LED (10/2009). Lighting Reference Guide - Understanding the Theory - Color Temperature of Common Light Sources. Color temperature Incandescent light bulb - wikipedia POWER - Incandencent Watts, Lumens & Efficiency Incandescent light bulb - wikipedia Screw thread / bulb base "Green" Light Bulb Buying Guide

Bulb TEMPERATURES (the color you perceive)

2700K-2800K is THE same bulb color that you have used ALL your Life The higher the number, the whiter and then bluer, the color. The lower the number, the more yellow-gold Soft White = (2700K) Deco CFL <<< YOU HAVE ALWAYS USED THIS COLOR (Incandescent) bulb) Warm White = (2700K) - same as Soft White GE Reveal = (2500-2850K) - I hate these Bright White = (3500K) or 3000K-4100K - I don't like them Daylight = (5000K) or 5000K-6500K - I hate them How to Choose the Right LED Lighting Product Color Temperature - seesmartled I had my info before finding this site. Light Color - Home Depot Incandescent Light Bulbs - Wikipedia

Compact fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

Compact Fluorescent Bulbs are similar to fluorescent bulbs, but come in smaller sizes so that they can (often) be used to replace standard light bulbs. The ballast for a CFL is built into the bulb (as opposed to non compact fluorescent bulbs). Typically, a CFL creates the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb, using about one-fourth as much energy. Most CFLs these days are using electronic ballasts, rather than magentic. CFLs will dim slightly with age. Neon lights up in the visible spectrum when ionized. Fluorescent lights ionize mercury vapor which gives off ultraviolet light (outside the visible spectrum) this in turn energizes phosphor which coats the inside the tube and causes it to fluoresce thus the name fluorescent Light. Click here for more information about Fluoescent Bulbs H.I.D. (High Intensity Discharge) is an Arc Lamp. It's called an Arc Lamp because it shoots an electrical arc between two electrodes and the light given off is created by that electrical arc. OPINIONS STATED ARE MY OPINIONS. I AM NOT AN ELECTRICIAN, NOR AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. I try to provide what seem to be facts. Please alert me to any errors. Fluorescent Bulbs contain a small amount of dangerous Mercury. Please check with your city on how to dispose of old CFL bulbs. You can also check: Where/How to recycle your old CFLs (fluorescent Bulbs). What to do with broken CFLs - SNOPES I just noticed (10/1/2008) that Home Depot now recycles compact CFLs (but not tube-type fluorescent lights). Presumably, Lowes might also be recycling CFLs? CFLs have a projected life of between 8,000 and 10,000 hours. A CFL will typically pay for itself in about 500 hours. Most CFLs, these days. use electronic ballasts, rather than the older magnetic ballasts. Magnetic ballasts have a hard time starting at temperatures below 20 degrees farenheit. Electronic ballasts can usually start at temperatures around a negative 20 degrees Fahrenheit - CHECK THE PACKAGE LABEL for any details. However, magentic ballasts will work with more photocell detectors, motion detectors, etc., so be careful when using CFLs with these types of "switches" (the bulbs will burn out much faster). A Relative says CFLs are too blue - she is buying the wrong ones, and probably a long time ago. Mine are the same apparent color as incandescent bulbs, and can now be bought in the following hues: 1] SOFT WHITE (my favorite) 2] BRIGHT WHITE and 3] DAYLIGHT. For more information about Bulb colors, warmth & Brightness, click HERE I get most of my CFLS at Home Depot (their latest brand is N:Vision) and some unusal candelabra base types at Lowes. Every time I buy a new CFL, I see that they have, again, gotten physically smaller, so that they will fit into more locations. They also keep getting faster, so that you don't see any delay between when you turn it on, and when you see its light. You can also get "covered" CFLs - they look more like a standard incandescent bulb. We use covered CFLS in most of our lamps (you can even clip a lampshade to them), and in places that uses the long skinny "pole lamp" bulbs. Some CFLs are supposed to be dimmable - I have not tried dimmable CFLs. We even use CFLs in our ceiling fan lights. I also have outdoor CFL Floodlights - they put out the same amount of light as 90 to 150 watt incandescent flood lights, and consume UNDER 15 watts. Here are some of the CFL types that we use. You may not like them. Prices and stores given ONLY to give you some idea of the cost, and could be incorrect. READ THE PACKAGE - Some wattages listed indicate comparable incandescent light output (i.e., "60 watts"), while others list the actual number of watts consumed by the CFL. If in doubt about the amount of light produced by the CFL, check the number of Lumens (amount of light) produced.

FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS COLOR/BRIGHTNESS

The higher the color rendering index (CRI) of the bulb, the more true the colors will appear. I've also seen CRI stated as: cri/irc: 60 (for a CRI of 60. A "cool" white bulb commonly has a color temperature of 4,100K. This is in the low range of blue color, similar to ice. A "warm" fluorescent bulb often has a color temperature of 3,000K. It imparts a more orange / red light on objects. If you decorate with reds, browns, and oranges, you want to illuminate these rooms with bulbs that have a color temperature in the 2,750 - 3,000K range. if you happen to like green carpets, or blue colors, light these rooms with bulbs that produce color temperatures of 4,000K or above. They use a color rendering index (CRI). It is simply a scale of 0 to 100. The closer a bulb is to 100, the better job it does at rendering true colors. If you want 'neutral' looking CFLs you have to find some 4100k. The only decent looking CFLs above 4100k are enhanced CRI bulbs that are a specialty item. - GE sunshine 5000K CFL 5000k / high CRI is pretty nice to work under, but you aren't going to find them for cheap. Reveal Kitchen & Bath COLOR = 2600 K (a little too pink for me) = 1125 Lumens = CRI 60 Light Bulb Color Temperature Color rendering light sources Kruithof curve - Wikipedia The Kruithof curve relates the illuminance and colour temperature of visually-pleasing light sources - Wikipedia The Color of White: Is there a "preferred" color temperature for the exhibition of works of art? Daylight: Is it in the eye of the beholder? by Kevin P. McGuire Developing Standards In Lighting Click here for the typical number of LUMENS of incandescent ("regular") light bulbs. HERE are some of the more special types of CFL that we use: Feit Electric 2-Pack 7 Watt CFL Chandelier Bulb (Candelabra base w/standard adapter) - $9.98/for Two - LOWES "75 watt" CFL Flood Light (uses 23 watts) - $ 8.48 - Lowes Yellow, covered, CFL (Bug light) - uses 14 watts - $ 7.98 - Lowes 25 Watt Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb - for 3-way lamps - Lowes Bright Effects #276505 60 watt Candelabra Base - smaller than a normal 15 watt bulb. We are using these in a ceiling fan as 40 watts was not enough - Lowes. Some (all?) magnetic ballasts should be able to run on digital timers, so they say - CHECK THE PACKAGE. I, PERSONALLY,WOULD NOT RUN ANY FLUORESCENT BULB ON A DIGITAL TIMER that does not use a physically solid electrical contact to supply voltage to the bulb - Click here for information about Timers safe for CFLs. Most Timers, Dimmers and Photocells allow a small amount of electricity to flow through the bulb (anything plugged into them) at all times - this causes the CFL to attempt to start without having a sufficent starting voltage, causing damage to the CFL. Most CFLs can NOT be safely used with timers, dimmers, photocells or completely enclosed housings. My electrician confirmed my suspician that lighted wall switches also leak voltage and could possibly shorten the life of fluorescent bulbs. We detected a current/voltage leak on my three- way lighted wals switches, and replaced them. Timers that DO work with CFLs Dimmable CFLs - wikipedia Many new CFLs are rated to start at zero degrees Farenheit (older ones at 32 degrees F.). If they do start at these low temperatures, they probably will not output their full, normal amount of light. You should not use a CFL outside unless it states that it can be used in outside situations. Most CFLs rated for outdoor use have an additional glass/plastic cover over the bulb, to protect it from the environment. I have used regular CFLs in porch lamps the have glass covers to keep rain from striking the bulb. CFLs are usually easier on the eyes, when reading, than incandescent (normal) bulbs. CFLs do tend to get gradually darker as they age, so they will put produce less light as they age. While CFLs continue to get smaller in size, they can still be larger than an incandescent bulb, so check to see that the desired CFL will fit in the your bulb housing, especially if the housing has a cover. What's the difference between a compact fluorescent light bulb and a fluorescent bulb? On the way to energy efficiency: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs - very slightly dated Can I use a compact fluorescent light bulb with a dimmer switch? Can I use a compact fluorescent light bulb in an enclosed light fixture? Can I use a compact fluorescent light bulb with an electronic timer or photocell (AKA electric eye)? What do I do with a CFL when it burns out? What is the proper disposal of a CFL bulb? What should I do if a CFL breaks? Do light bulbs (such as compact fluorescent bulbs) give off hazardous amounts of ultraviolet (UV) light? Aube Solar Timer Switch, 40-500w - White - Claims Timer can be used with Floursecent, but no details - INVESTIGATE. See also Replacing Bulbs with LEDs Incandescent light bulb - wikipedia "Green" Light Bulb Buying Guide

ESLs - Electron Stimulated Luminescence

ESL bulbs are the wave of the near (mid 2010 ?) future. ESLs produce about the same light for the same wattage as CFLs. I believe that ESL use less heat than CFLs for the same wattage. ESLs do NOT contain mercury. ESLs are fully DIMMABLE. Instant ON. ESL bulbs produce 40 lumens per watt, compared to 7-24 for incandescent, 12-36 for halogen, 44-80 for CFL, and 30-60 for LED. ESL (Electron Stimulated Luminescence): Move Over CFLs and LEDs ... Vu1 Corporation sees bright future for ESL light bulbs - short vide ESLs by VU

HALOGEN BULBS

I have very little use for Halogen Bulbs as replacements for incandescent light bulbs. I use CFL bulbs instead (except, perhaps when I need a dimmable bulb). Many fires have been started by high-wattage halogen bulbs. Halogen bulbs produce a brighter, hotter light than do incandescent bulbs. Halogen bulbs are about 20% more energy efficient than are incandescent bulbs. see also: HEADLIGHTS I have fluorescent tube lights (30 watts) under some of my cabinets. I have noticed that items placed on the bottom shelf of these cabinets get very warm (in my opinion) - too warm for me to want to ever use these fluorescent lights when I am not in the house, for fear of a possible fire (my opinion). Halogen bulbs are even hotter. I, personally, would NEVER use a Halogen bulb under a cabinet. Since fluorescent bulbs consume about 25% of the energy of an incandescent bulb for the same amount of light, and halogen bulbs consume about 80% of the energy of an incandescent bulb, why would I want to use a more expensive-to-use halogen bulb rather than a CFL? Halogen life spans seem to be 2000 to 2500 hours and they cost about Four ($4) dollars for a 75 watt halogen bulb. Incandescent bulbs typically have a lifespan of between 750 and 1250 hours, and cost about Fifty Cents for a 75 watt incandescent bulb. CFLs have a projected life of between 8,000 and 10,000 hours. A CFL will typically pay for itself in about 500 hours. CFLs can NOT be successfully used with most electronic timers or photosensors, as these devices leak small amounts of current, causing the CFL to continually try to start when the voltage is too low - this quickly burns out the bulb. Timers that DO work with CFLs. You should be able to use Halogen bulbs with electronic timers, photo-sensors and motion detectors - just remember that these bulbs are hotter than incandescent bulbs.

LED - Light Emitting Diode

Most DIMMERS can KILL most LED bulbs. CHECK THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT OUTPUT FROM AN LED, BEFORE YOU BUY IT. There are still a lot of TOO CHEAP LEDs being sold. Typical LUMENS per regular incandescent bulbs> I am now (2015) using CREE LEDs exclusively (if they have the size/lumans. They are made her ein North Carlina, and have been rate the best by several big name companies, The are sold by HOME DEPOT. I was in Lowes the other day (4/2/2010) - they have about 25 new types of LED Bulbs (not as bright as their CFL nor Incandescent counterparts) ACTUALLY, modern LEDs, such as CREE's are just fine. More information about LEDs How fast can LEDs replace fluorescent light? I expect ESLs to replace LEDs for household use, even before LEDs make sense for household use. CREE Lighting LEDs almost never wear-out (typicaly last 100,000 hours). They usually consume the less power and run cooler than other "bulbs" (except, possibly, for ESLs. retrofit LED bulbs out later this year that can pay their replacement costs in one year We are using two different types of under cabinet LED light fixtures (obtained from Lowes, but not listed on their website 1/2008). My favorite is: Portfolio Item #240230 (50505/05) LED Puck Accent Lighting - a 4" round LED fixture with a push on, push off switch and 20 Bright white LEDs. We are using these to light our Lowboy cabinet with stained glass doors, and in my closets and other small areas. I will also put some under kitchen cabinets and many closets. Portfolio Another useful LED fixture is the Portfilio #50509/05 and #50510/05 LED Strip Light Accent Light. This comes in both a 16.5 inch long (14 LEDs) and a 24 inch long (20 LEDs) LED bar. These LED light bars cane be joined together. I did not find the LEDs in these units to be as bright as the Puck LED light (see above). Of course, there are fewer LEDs in these units than in the LED Puck, but I still think that the LEDs in these are not as bright as in the Puck light. I can find a lot of useful places to put these. We bought ours from Lowes, but these are not on the Lowes web site. For non-wired (battery operated) LED solution for closets and other small spaces, I like the LUMEN Wireless LED Puck Lights. They have high, low and off settings. These are NOT the tap-on lights, but you do tap them switch the light output level. The have FIVE BRIGHT white LEDs and run off of Three AAA batteries. I like the battery life. They can also be swiveled and pivoted. They are Model LPL623CPB, item # 103517. I got these at Costco. There are lots of other brands, which may be just a s good, but I really like these

LEDs to Replace Normal Bulbs

I have no experience with these. LEDs to replace standard flashlight bulbs LEDs to replace standard household bulbs LED bulbs: a bright idea? - MSNBC Review of Crane's LEDs Light-emitting diode - wikipedia More LEDs to Replace Normal Bulbs Odd Light Bulbs - information Long Life Lighting of Raleigh - can order any bulb - 8810 Westgate Park Dr. - 833 - 1292 See also Compact fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

MAPS (click here)

MONOPOLIES - who owns what Appliance Company

Ologopoly Watch APPLIANCES - WHIRLPOOL: Whirlpool owns Maytag Whirlpool makes Kenmore appliances (last I knew) ELECTROLUX: Electrolux owns Frigidaire and Tappan Electrolux owns White Westinghouse, Eureka and Kelvinator TOOLS - WHO MAKES WHAT TOOLS

SOME LINKS TO MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND SYMPTOMS

CALL "911" IF THERE IS A PROBLEM - DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS INFORMATION. TAKE AN AMBULALANCE TO AN EMERGENCY ROOM IF YOU NEED TO. SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY THING YOU DO OR DO NOT DO. I HAVE PROVIDED THIS INFORMATION AS INFORMATION ONLY, NOT AS MEDICAL ADVICE, AND IT MAY NOT BE CORRECT, OR MAY NOT BE CORRECT FOR YOUR SITUATION. CAVEAT EMPTOR. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT A DOCTOR NOR DO I HAVE ANY MEDICAL TRAINING. THE INFORMATION AT THESE LISTED URLs MAY BE WRONG.

DIABETES

CDC Diabetes Home Page DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FLU

HEALTH / MEDICAL SITES

Adult Immunization Schedule & Information - USA Gov Recommended adult immunization schedule - USA Gov The Dr. Oz Show WebMD CNN.com Health World's Most Extensive Medical Info Free Mayo Clinic Public Heath in NC Quack Watch - Your guide to health fraud, Quackery,... RABIES in NC Your Doctor's Past Experience Brown Recluse Spider INFO Brown Recluse Spider Bite Symptoms CDC Diabetes Home Page Hardin MD: Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources Herbs for Health Herb Plants and Seed Medical Info, Online Teeth, How Do They Work? Trip Preparation WRAL OnLine - Health Page Health, Travel

HEART ATTACK

call 911 - information coming soon.

HEAT EXEXAUSTION

Warning Signs of Unhealthy Heat

POISON

CALL 911 - from within USA - information coming soon. POISON CONTROL CENTER: 1-800-222-1222 Brown Recluse Spider INFO Brown Recluse Spider Bite Symptoms POISON IVY, POISON OAK and POISON SUMAC:

STROKES

call 911 if inside the USA - information coming soon. Travel Health

MOVIES

Movies COMING SOON 3D Movies Blu-ray Release Dates - Blu-ray.com Amazon.com: Real 3D Blu-Ray Movies - Must Haves LOCAL MOVIE LISTINGS - RALEIGH / RTP, NC MOVIES SHOWING IN RALEIGH - movieclock.com (Wachovia) IMAX Theatre at Exploris - Raleigh 201 E. Hargett Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Carmike Blue Ridge 14 DISCOUNT Cinema - $ 2.00 per person CARMIKE BLUE RIDGE (Discount), CARMIKE 15 & PARK PLACE 16 THEATER SHOWTIMES Carmike 14 BLUE RIDGE Movies Theaters 600 Blue Ridge Road (near Western Blvd & K-Mart) - MAP Raleigh, NC 27606-6307 (919) 645-1111 CARMIKE 15 (scroll to it) Carmike 15 5501 ATLANTIC SPR RD Raleigh, NC 27616 MovieTimes LEAVES OUT A LOT OF THEM - movie theaters in raleigh nc - Google Find movie theaters in The Triangle/Raleigh-Durham Area, NC on the ... Movie Theaters in Raleigh, NC 27615 Movie Theaters in Raleigh, NC - Yahoo RALEIGHWOOD CINEMA GRILL DISCOUNT Movie Theaters (RTP area) Movies in Theaters - movies.com Current Leading (Gross Sales) Movies Movie Location and ZIP Code Search Internet Movie Database - MOVIE INFO - IMDb Movie Links - TV MOVIES ON DVD & JUST RELEASED DVDs

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Nitrogen in your car Tires

Newer tires are now filled with Nitrogen rather than air. Tires filled with nitrogen are supposed to have GREEN valve stems. Nitrogen expaneds and contracts less than ordinary air, and allows tires to perform better and last longer. I think they use it in airplane tires because there is no moisture and therefore no freezing and lumps as with car tires when they get cold. Remember, airplane tires may get to 65 below zero at 42,000 feet and moisture freezing and thawing would really give that rubber some extra punishment. Nitrogen Tire Inflation - getnitrogen.org The "mephitic air" advantage - WIP - nitrogen in tires, work in ... Selling Nitrogen In Tires - Is It All A Lot Of Hot Air? Nitrogen May Improve Gas Mileage, Using Inert Gas In Tires Keeps ... The Coalition of the Swilling: Nitrogen in Your Tires Dave's North Carolina Information **

Party, Paper & Art Supplies

Papertown Party City AC Moore - Arts & Crafts Michaels - The Arts & Crafts Store Panopolie - Fine Craft Ingredients - Raleigh, NC

PATENTs

USPTO Patent Databases

PEOPLE, Find Them

PERSONAL INFO

Chambers of Commerces Furniture, Furniture, Furniture GotTrouble.com - Legal Resource Government Regulations, Source Insurance Coverage Glossary Poison Ivy, Sumac,... Product Comparisions - NOT COMPLETE LIST UNCs Recommendations For Body Shops, Electricians, MUCH MORE... Zipper Repair: Quickly Repair Zippers When They Won't Zip or Stay ... Zippers, How To Fix

PHONES

To Get a Real Person on the Line,

While listening to the recording, Try entering these digits: Try first: 0 else try: 0# else try: *0# Techniques for getting a Human for 500 popular companies - gethuman Else check here - Find-A-Human - IVR Phone System Shortcuts - QuickBase
Amazon, E-bay & Paypal Phone Numbers

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Polarized Lens

Polarization (waves) - Wikipedia Polarizing filters Polarization - physicsclassroom Light polarization - polarization.com Myths and truths about polarized sunglasses and glare Polarized Sunglasses: How They Reduce Glare

PRP - Petroleum Remediation Product

PRP was discovered by NASA by accident. It does an unbelievable job of absorbing oil, which is then disposed of by naturally occurring microbes. PRP floats. Commercial PRP products are extremely good for cleaning oil off your driveway, or oil spills similar to the Exxon Valdez. Products are available from: Universal Remediation, Inc. (UniRemInc), of Pittsburgh PRP: The Proven Solution for Cleaning Up Oil Spills

RADIO

Amateur Radio Info Common Frequencies Often Monitored NC Radio Stations

RADON

RECREATION

GORP - Great Outdoors Recreation Pages GORP - Great Outdoors Recreation Pages - NC

REVIEWS - CAMERAs- Sites whose Reviews I like

And in this order:

I would google a phrase such as: "+review +kodak Touch +Digital +Slice +Camera" in the Google search bar, or got to www.google.com and enter that phrase. (The "+" tell Google that the result Must contain that word). C/NET digitalcamerareview.com dcresource.com dpreview.com photographyblog.com adorama.com imaging-resource.com Amazon.com - for REVIEWS

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SOCIAL SECURITY

SOCIAL SECURITY ONLINE We recommend this booklet: Social Security Inside Out by Robert Bruce

SOCKETS (for lightbulbs)

SCREW BASE LIGHTBULB SOCKETS: Candelabra - smaller than normal - used in many decorative fixtures Candelabra to Medium base adapters exist. Medium - Edison Socket = E26 - the NORMALLY used socket - most bulb sockets have and are of this size. Mogul - 1 19?32 inch in diameter - not used much any more - used in old floor lamps for 3-way 100, 200 & 300 watt watt bulbs. Mogul to Normal Edison Socket (E-26) adapters exist. MORE RARE: Mini-can - 7/6 inch in diameter - some high-intensity lights Miniature - 3/8 inch in diameter - nightlights Midget - still smaller incandescent household light bulbs, sockets, sizes How to select the correct socket for your lamp Sockets - Replacement Bulb Sockets, Automtive See also LIGHTBULBS

SURPLUS - Raleigh, NC area

Check the Hours and Days - they may change

Habitat for Humanity - ReStore 2420 Raleigh Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 833-6768 Monday-Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; closed Sundays Surplus Warehouse 3901 Capital Blvd # 152 Raleigh, NC 27604 http://www.surplus-warehouse.com/ (919) 878-0104 Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday - 8:30am - 3:00pm Sunday - (Closed) Bob's Army Surplus 1217 South Saunders Street Raleigh NC 27603 (919) 833-8223 www.bobsarmysurplus.com Monday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm Saturday....9 am - 5:30 pm We are Closed on Sunday State Surplus Property Agency Warehouse 6501 Chapel Hill Road Raleigh, NC 27607 919-854-2160 Store Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM North Carolina State University 3240 Ligon Street Raleigh, NC 27606 919-515-5525 Store Hours: Second Friday Each Month 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

SURVIVAL TIPS

Wilderness Survival Video

TAX FORMS On The WEB

Federal Tax Forms on the Web NC TAX FORMS Links to ALL State Tax Forms on the Web NC Tax Forms - Requires Acrobat Reader

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VoIP - Voice over IP TELEPHONY SERVICE

The 2009 IP Telephony ratings are out. 2010 (1/2010) VoIP Services Review VoIP Review Ratings, VoIP Service Ratings - ConsumerSearch The Best (and Worst) Tech Support in America: VoIP - PCmag - 7/29/2008 I see Vonage moved from #1 to #2, and magic jack is now (7/2008) rated #4 in Tech support. The last I looked (2007), Vonage (which We use) was still rated as having the best service at the best price. The cheapest (requires a computer) seems to be MagicJack, which, last I knew (early 2008), was rated 8th in terms of reliability. MagicJack: magicJack.com magicJack, a review of magicJack MagicJack Encryption and other resources Skype Encryption Vonage - Click here

WINE & COCKTAILS - a few Tips

Ask your Bartender (David Tucker) Shelf Life of Liquors Wine Basics - Learn About Wine - wineintro.com TURKEY - What wine Contact David Woodsmall LINKEDIN - David Woodsmall Privacy Policy - We keep NO information about visitors Terms of Use We NEVER get paid anything for endorsements of any kind David Woodsmall - Main Web Page