Friday, April 27, 2012

Electricity problem?

the other night my boyfriend went to turn a light off and our electricity starting freaking out. Its like out lights dimmed for a few seconds and our stuff got shut off and then it started back up, and then it did it one more time. Weve been having a lot of electricity problems in this unit. I called our Power Company and they said our apartment usually runs about 200 a month in the winter. We conserve as much as we can, whats going on? Plus, i can hardly use a hair dryer anymore because it keeps blowing the circuit. whats going on??



Electricity problem?

The landlord needs to call an electrician in ASAP or you do if you own the place. There are a lot of things that could be wrong here. Loose connection at the main breaker, loose connections at the breakers, a loose neutral in your main panel or the meter base, the power company's transformer may be breaking down, etc. With out being there and checking it out no electrician would be able to say for sure. Breakers just do go bad for no apparent reason, they have to have been tripped many many times.



Electricity problem?

if the hair dryer plug is on the same circuit as the room that had the dimming problem and shutting off, probably got a weak or bad breaker



Electricity problem?

If it was just one room you have a problem with the circuit to that room. Possibly the breaker is either bad or the, main it is plugged into is bad. If it is the whole apartment you have a problem with the service coming in. Either way you need to call the landlord, and tell him. I would also call the power company if it is the whole apartment.

Has anyone ever grilled a flank steak ON the hot coals?

I saw it on TV the other day that you get your coals RED HOT. Then you take a hair dryer and you blow all the ash off the tops of the coals. Then you put the flank steak directly on top of the coals for 1 minute on each side. Does this really work? I guess it causes no flare-ups and makes it tender. Any tips are appreciated if you have tried this before.



Has anyone ever grilled a flank steak ON the hot coals?

I saw that same thing. It was on the Food Network, I think it was Alton Brown. I tried it this weekend, and it really does work. You have to make sure to get the ash all off. I don't know the best way to go about that. The hair dryer thing didn't work so well for me, but maybe I did something wrong. It was still reall tender and had nice charring without burning.



Has anyone ever grilled a flank steak ON the hot coals?

Sounds like someone who likes burnt meat that's like Jerky inside



Has anyone ever grilled a flank steak ON the hot coals?

I think this would be better or at least safer for your food. Get the coals red hot then put the grill rack as close as you can to the coals. Sear them on both sides then put them on the end with no fire and let them slow cook for about 10 to 15 min.s flipping them over or until desired doneness. Hope this helps. I just dont know if I could put a steak right on the coals. Dosent sound good.



Has anyone ever grilled a flank steak ON the hot coals?

Flank steak is a very tough meat. It should be cooked at a low temperature for a long period of time and well marinated.



Has anyone ever grilled a flank steak ON the hot coals?

Wow, that's a pretty zany method of cooking flank steak!



Using the hair drier will produce at least two results - 1, it will indeed blow ash - and blazing sparks - all over the place; and 2, it will really make the coals get hot.



If you want to do this with your meat, then yes, making the ash drop off the hot coals is a good idea - but using the hair drier is crazy.



Instead, depending on what kind of barbecue you have, shaking, rapping or rattling the coals sharply will clear the ash. My barbecue has a moveable tray (it is obviouls NOT a Weber) that holds the coas, so I can use the handles on either side of the tray and bounce it around a bit. Just be careful not to tip over your barbecue or otherwise cause lots of burning material to fly or fall out! Then you can take a moment to blow on the coals or fan them gently with something to make them get hotter.



What you are doing is "searing" the meat directly on a very, very hot fire. You will basically burn the outside and warm up the inside and not cook the meat all the way through. You will keep the moisture in better, as long as you don't let it remain long on the fire.



In terms of food safety, this might not be the best idea, but everyone who loves very rare and bloody meat takes that chance anyhow. Make sure the meat is fresh and has been refrigerated until just before you cook it - letting it sit out at room temperature or outdoors a long while before cooking will increase the bacteria count in and on the meat and raise the risk of getting sick.



Has anyone ever grilled a flank steak ON the hot coals?

I cook gourmet and have been doing so for 22 years (as a hobby more than a profession). Although this will no doubt work I'd stick with grating over the coals. Remember, flank steak is tough and it seems this is a method of searing. Cooking ON the coals will not give you an even cooking surface in my humble opinion. You'll have hot spots and parts of the steak will be well done while others may not cook through. The grating will allow you a better platform to ensure even cooking.



Plus....seems alot of work just to do a steak. Drag out a hair dryer? What a hassle! Oh...and you're going to get ash or charcoal on your steak...regardless of the blowing the ash away attempt.



Stick with normal procedures. Grill on high heat (if with propane) or red hot coals (if charcoal). I do about 7 minutes per side.....only turn once.



To test doneness....



Take your finger and press on the web of flesh that is between your thumb and forefinger on your other hand. The feeling you get is similar to rare. Now...make a fist (but don't clench tightly)...feel again...that would be medium. Now clench. Feel how hard and firm it feels? That would be well done.



It's a pretty handy test to ensure your steak is done properly.



However...if you do opt to do the hairdryer thing drop me a line and let me know how you made out. I'd be curious.

What do you think??

A beautiful young woman, on an international flight, asked the priest beside her, "Father, may I ask a favour?"



"Of course you may. What can I do for you?"



"Well, I bought this expensive electronic hair dryer that is well over the Customs limits and I'm afraid that they'll confiscate it from me. Is there anyway that you could carry it through Customs for me? Under your robes perhaps?"



"I would love to help you, dear, but I must warn you: I will not lie."



"With your honest face, Father, no one will question you."



When they got to Customs, the young lady let the priest go ahead of her. The Customs Officer asked, "Father, do you have anything to declare?"



"From the top of my head down to my waist, I have nothing to declare."



The Officer thought this answer strange, so he asked, "And what do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?"



"I have a marvelous little instrument designed to be used on a woman, but which is, to date, unused."



Roaring with laughter, the Officer said, "God bless you, Father, go ahead."



What do you think??

wow...that's a smart Father...



What do you think??

lol! I like that one! :-)

Did my parents hate me, as a child?

I've often wondered why they gave me bath toys like a hair dryer, and a toaster.



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

LOL. They sound like my mother who told me to play with knives and to go out at night wearing black to play in traffic.



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

hey !!



i dont think they hated you i think they didn't know how to shop for a kid !!



i donno maybe they werent soo good with this !! Did they become parents verry young?? if so mayb that is the reason they didnt know much about parenting !!



dont be soo hard on yourself !



take care



all the best



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

Maybe they couldn't afford toys but still wanted you to have a happy childhood with whatever they had and that just so happened to be a toaster maybe



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

I don't think they hated you, I just don't think they really could get the regular bath toys and wanted you to be happy... Or they just wanted you to learn safety...



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

most kids when they are small want to play with things around the house like saucepans hairdryers and such as they see their parents use them and they try and copy their mummies and dadies instead of playing with their own toys that is how they learn but it does not mean that your parents hated you if they had they would not have kept you. so if you feel like they did you need to sit down and talk to them, tell them how you feel as i think you need to be reasured of their love.every one has these feelings at some time in their lives.But when you become a parent your self then you wll understand better

HELP me PLEEEASE?

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Has anyone tried this? How do you use it? Is it like a hair dryer that straightens while drying or what??? Is it easy? Does it work? PLEAAASE help...



HELP me PLEEEASE?

it dry's your hair while straightnes it at the same time. It doesnt wrok very well for thick and really hard to straighten hair. But if you have just normal to thin hair with a bit of wave this works great. At times it will tangle and pull your hair though, i dont think its worth the money.



HELP me PLEEEASE?

i think that since it comes with 3 different *tops* to it, 1 can be for straightning and the other for shining. i am just taking a wild guess here but i am not completely sure ~good luck~



HELP me PLEEEASE?

I think its a waste of money just stick to blow dryers and straighting irons. This reminds me of that stupid brush that spins to curl your hair while you blow dry just stick to a curling iron. what a waste of money.



HELP me PLEEEASE?

I've tried something similar to this. I have wavy hair; all it did for me was make it frizzy.



HELP me PLEEEASE?

I had one like this, but I found there was no difference. I stick to a normal hairdryer, blow dry downwards while pulling it straight with a round brush. I then use a straightening iron.

Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down.



2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice.



3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, Ask If They Want Fries with that.



4. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label It 'In.'



5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks. Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.



6. In The Memo Field Of All Your Checks, Write 'For Smuggling Diamonds'.



7. Finish All Your sentences with 'In Accordance With The Prophecy.'



8. Don t use any punctuation.



9. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk.



10. Order a Diet Water whenever u go out to eat...use a serious face.



11. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go.'



12. Sing Along At The Opera.



13. Go To A Poetry Recital And Ask Why The Poems Don't Rhyme.



14. Put Mosquito Netting Around ur Work Area and play tropical sounds.



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

lmao. I have to write these down. can you talk a little slower?



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

lmao



diet water...



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

Funny! I like all of them. Got any more?



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

They would help you but probably drive everybody else nuts!



Funny, though.



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

Ha! So funny! i once ordered a diet water!



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

hahaha.....good one



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

Ace ha ha ,,,,,



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

Why would a woman with sexy eyes even think of all that senseless stuff. Here's looking at you kid.



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

LOL very funny especially the last six.



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

omg.



LOL



Pretty funny stuff.



Is this a good way to maintain your sanity?

LOL, all things that could drive others crazy, but just so long as you keep your sanity-well that is all that counts. =)

Cell phone all distorted?

I got a teeny bit of water in the speaker of my cell phone from talking on it in the snow..i mean, very little water at all...one second i was talking to my b/f and all was fine...next thing i know he cant hear me and hes telling me i sound like the mom off Charlie Brown!! lol haha..anyways, my voice is all distorted when i talk....any suggestions before i take the drastic measure of buying a new cell???? Ive tried using a hair dryer on low/cool setting to blow some of the water out!!!



Cell phone all distorted?

there are various things you can do but it sounds like the microphone is bad not the speaker. anyways take off ur batt and out your sim card if u have one then put it in the oven on like 125 for 5-10 min also can try just a little pure rubbing alcohol in a plastic baggy and put just the same part of phone in minus batt and shake it up and let sit for a bit . good luck

My gas line is frozen in the parking structure, what do I do!?

I drove my car to school after I got gas, but forgot to close my line. Now my car won't start. I'm positive it's the gas line being frozen, but I don't know how to unfreeze it due to the fact that I can't get a hair dryer in there and the sun will never touch it!



My gas line is frozen in the parking structure, what do I do!?

You'll either have to wait for warmer weather or do what my Friend just did. He had a rollback pick up his truck and take it to a heated garage and in a few hours the truck started. He then drained the fuel tank, replaced the filter and drained the water from his fuel line. Now everything is OK.



My gas line is frozen in the parking structure, what do I do!?

dump some dry gas into the tank. make shure, it is the stuff that contains, isopropoal alcohol. then get some friends to shake the car, so that stuff will mix in the car. now, care fully loosen the fuel line, ware it goes into the carborator or fuel rail. pour some more dry gas into the fuel line, rettach it make shure it is tight, and let it sit for half an hour



good luck



My gas line is frozen in the parking structure, what do I do!?

Get som drygas and put it in while it's warm (do not heat the container, this stuff is primarily methanol and very flammable and volatile.



You can buy hot pack handwarmers at sporting goods stores. Get a couple, activate them (by mashing them) and use wire to attach them to the gas line near the tank and further along the line. Metal conducts heat very well, so you don't have to cover the whole line.



you only need to slightly thaw the blockage so that the dry gas can get to it.



Do not, under any circumstances use any device with flame near the gas line.

Make-up and flying?

I'm flying out for a trip this weekend and I know there are strict rules what I can carry on.. and women know if I can bring make-up? I'm buying all my shampoo and whatnot when I get there.. but I don't wanna buy new make-up. Oh and can I bring a hair dryer?



Make-up and flying?

check the TSA website for rules. www.tsa.gov



Use the 3-1-1 rule



You can bring 3oz containers of liquid



in a 1-quart ziploc bag



1 ziploc per person



This includes items such at lipgloss, liquid foundations and moisturizer, mascara, or any sort of gels.



excpetions are made for items like medicines and baby formula, but those need to be checked seperately.



You can bring a hair dryer, but make sure it's secure. The last one I brought on a trip with me was in my checked bag and when I got it back, the attachment was broken in pieces. If you're staying at a hotel, call them and see if they have a hair dryer in the room. You may not need to risk hurting yours.



Make-up and flying?

I would put everything in your checked bags. You can't carry on any bottles with liquid in them.



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Make-up and flying?

As long as you aren't taking a lot of liquid makeup you will be fine. Any liquids have to be 3 ounces and placed in a quart size ziplock baggie. The hair dryer isn't a problem though.



Make-up and flying?

u can take whatever u want (shampoo, make-up etc etc.), as long as it's packed in your luggage.



These restrictions are only about having it with u, in your hand bag etc.



Make-up and flying?

You can only bring less than 3.5 oz per liquid/gel on the plane. Even if you have a 4 oz bottle with a little left, it will be confiscated. You can bring your make up but be prepared to have it scruitinized. I recently flew with my best friend and she had a little tub of watermelon lip gloss and the TSA agent was quite baffled by it and even called over another TSA agent over to consult with him on wether or it it should be allowed on the plane....watermelon lip gloss??!! Whatever keeps us safe. Anyway, I have also seen in pharmacies and the like specific travel kits with the proper size containers so you can bring your own shampoo etc, it will be just the flight approved amount. These items also need to be in a certain sized plastic baggie but all the details are in the link. Travel safe!

How do I wipe cleaning liquid that went inside my LCD laptop?

I tried to clean fingerprints on my laptop monitor by spraying 3M brand for electronic cleaning liquid.



I think it went through inside the monitor and some of the liquid "stuck" inside the monitor.



I tried to "open" the monitor and suck the liquid by inserting a piece of paper but it doesn't work.



I tried to dry it with cool-air from hair dryer but it didn't work either.



The screen is sort of "running" to the top (like an old TV) when I turn it on.



Please help me, anyone...



I just bought this laptop last thanksgiving :(



How do I wipe cleaning liquid that went inside my LCD laptop?

Maybe you should take it in too the manufacturer. You probably wont get it fixed under warranty becuz you were the one that did the damage but if you want too keep your laptop you should do that ASAP



How do I wipe cleaning liquid that went inside my LCD laptop?

high compressed air

If your ever bored.. try these?

Boredom should NEVER be an symptom in your life. All you need to do is read this list and Rock-N-Roll!



WARNING: Some of these may result in people chasing you. Always wear tennis shows and have your escape route planned out :)



1: Reply to everything someone says with, "that's what YOU think!"



2: Buy a large quantity of orange traffic cones and re-route entire streets.



(This one is especially useful if you're having a yard sale!)



3: Ask people what gender they are. When they reply, ask - "are you sure?"



(Not recommended at Biker Bars)



4: Signal that a conversation is over by clamping your hands over your ears and repeatedly saying "blah, blah, blah, blah".



5: Sit in your front yard pointing a hair dryer at passing cars to see if they slow down.



(Works even better if your rent a cop uniform.)



6: Go to your local mall. Walk up to strangers and say: "Do you hear that?" "What?" "Never mind, it's gone now." If they answer you, go to



If your ever bored.. try these?

Hey Kara :]



you are soo funny and cool! 閳?br> LOL im going to try that tomorrow [;



haha(:



Maggie.



If your ever bored.. try these?

FINISH # SIX



If your ever bored.. try these?

Lol



If your ever bored.. try these?

you do'nt seem to scare easily



If your ever bored.. try these?

Hi Sweetie,



That's just too cool, what an imagination u have %26amp; where does it come from?



LOL, Diana D



If your ever bored.. try these?

LOL, LOVE IT!



If your ever bored.. try these?

lol



i like the hair dryer one!!!!!!!!!!



lol

I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What

my phone was fully submerged for less than 5 seconds. i immediatly removed the battery and used a hair dryer on my phone. It will not turn on.



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

get a new phone my brother dropped his phone in soup haha



yea sorry to here that



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

that sux cant help you there... its broken



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

Dude that phone is dead it wont work again theres nothing to do.... sorry dude



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

Let it dry for a little longer, maybe over night just to be sure. And if it still does not work I would take it to your cell phone company. And see what they have to say.



A lady at work did that and she ended up having to get a new phone.



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

new one



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

try to dunk it in alcohol, i know more liquid sounds worse but alcohol (rubbing) will evaporate the water. Separate the battery if you can from the rest of the phone and make sue there is no water in that, if there is you will have to replace it, but it's cheaper than replacing the whole phone



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

Leave it in a dry, warm, ventilated place for 24 hours. If it doesn't work then..hope you have insurance on it.



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

leave the battery out and check it again in an hour. if that did not work then get a new phone. sorry..that sucks



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

wow my sister dropped her gameboy in the toilet i was rollin



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

Leave the battery out, you probably did more damage by putting it back in too early. Take the phone apart as much as you can and set it at an angle on a table or window sil, somewhere warm and open, where it can fully dry. Allow several days for it to dry COMPLETELY, you want to be 100% sure that it is dry, and then try turning it on again.



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

Take it apart - body - battery and place on a hard surface - no towels or napkins under it - and then place under a lamp for approximately 3 hours and then flip all items spread apart under the hot lamp for an additional 3 hrs - it needs to be completely dry (from within as well) that is why it needs to be left untouched for approx 3 hours on each side - at the end of the six hours put the phone together and it should work just fine. Good Luck!!!



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

Maybe if you get a new battery it will work



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

take out the battery, let it air dry over night, try it in the morning... if it doesnt work, i hope you have insurence



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

well i did the same thing and after 2 days i turned it back on (after letting it dry) and it was a little weird and some of the keys didnt work right but after the 3rd day everything was fine.



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

flush it



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

Take your phone entirely apart as much as you can. SIM, battery, covers, whatnot.



Leave it apart for 3 days.



Put it back together and turn it on.



I know 3 days seems like a long time without a phone but it works. Dropped mine in the toilet too. :)



I dropped my cherry chocolate phone in the toilet (no longer than 5 seconds). It wont turn on! What do i do?

Well, I am sorry to hear that...but you may be lucky. If you are a valued Verizon Customer meaning you pay your bill on time and have been a customer previously...they may be nice to you and give you an early upgrade. Call...be very respectful to the representative. Then...if they say no...ask her what your options are to get a new phone without having to pay full retail price. You are lucky to have one of the best wireless companies in the world. They will try their best to fix your issue...then if all else fails they may allow you to terminate your contract WITHOUT penalty. We are usually pretty nice and like to help our customers. As far as fixing your current phone...i don't know...that would be hard...the rules of thumb are:



1) remove the battery



2) then blow dry it for 30 seconds



3. then let it continue to dry for 7 days.



4. Try and turn it on



***I hope the phone has literally not come on since it has fell in the water...because if it has turned on with water inside...it could ruin your phone more!!!

Instructions on DIY photo transferred on to mugs?

I need a quick way of DIY photo transfer on to a mug, which is permanent or durable, where I can give it as a party favour by the end of the celebrations using domestic things like oven or microwave or hair dryer or water, etc.



Cheers.



Instructions on DIY photo transferred on to mugs?

you can google and see what you come up with and compare with the answers you get from here and then select the best.

This is really funny just read it!!!!?

Jan 7 2008 8:14 AM



Healthy Level Of Insanity



1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They Slow Down. :)



2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom. Don't Disguise Your Voice.



3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that.



4. Put Your Garbage Can On Your Desk And Label it 'In'.



5. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.



6. In The M emo Field Of All Your Checks, Write ' For Smuggling Diamonds'.



7. Finish All Your sentences with 'In Accordance With The Prophecy'.



8. Don't use any punctuation.



9. As Often As Possible, Skip Rather Than Walk.



10. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.



11. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'



12. Sing Along At The Opera.



13. Go To A Poetry Recital. And Ask Why The Poems Don't Rhyme.



14. Put Mosquito Netting Around Your Work Area and Play tropical Sounds All Day.



15. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You're Not In the Mood.



16. Have Your Co-workers Address You By Your Wrestling Name, Rock Bottom.



17. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream 'I Won! I Won!'



18. When Leaving the Zoo, Start Running towards the Parking lot, Yelling 'Run For Your Lives! They're Loose!'



19. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.'



20. And The Final Way To Keep A Healthy Level Of Insanity ..



Send This E-mail To Someone To Make Them Smile.



Its Called ... therapy.



This is really funny just read it!!!!?

This is a hoot..



I can see all the attorneys in my office now, I am going to use the****DO YOU WANT FRIES WITH THAT ALL DAY MONDAY***



They come in and out of my office all day long, giving me paperwork, I am gonna see how they look, and the trash can,in box also.............



This made my morning, I bet alot of people would love use the trash can in box, and really mean it



This is really funny just read it!!!!?

lol...this sounds like so much fun~



This is really funny just read it!!!!?

lol



This is really funny just read it!!!!?

ha i have to try some of these...



This is really funny just read it!!!!?

LMFAO!! That made me really laugh! I can honestly see myself doing most of these things! Thanks for that, you have just given me lots of new ideas to prank my buddies at work!



Im going to star you for this one too..I think all my contacts will appreciate reading this!



This is really funny just read it!!!!?

Thanks a bunch for including this. It was soooooo hilarious!!!!! I loved it!



This is really funny just read it!!!!?

i think the last time they put the ...straight jacket on me....i might have done 4 or 5 things on that list...is it A sign????

Did my parents hate me, as a child?

I've often wondered why they gave me bath toys like a hair dryer, and a toaster.



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

LOL. They sound like my mother who told me to play with knives and to go out at night wearing black to play in traffic.



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

hey !!



i dont think they hated you i think they didn't know how to shop for a kid !!



i donno maybe they werent soo good with this !! Did they become parents verry young?? if so mayb that is the reason they didnt know much about parenting !!



dont be soo hard on yourself !



take care



all the best



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

Maybe they couldn't afford toys but still wanted you to have a happy childhood with whatever they had and that just so happened to be a toaster maybe



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

I don't think they hated you, I just don't think they really could get the regular bath toys and wanted you to be happy... Or they just wanted you to learn safety...



Did my parents hate me, as a child?

most kids when they are small want to play with things around the house like saucepans hairdryers and such as they see their parents use them and they try and copy their mummies and dadies instead of playing with their own toys that is how they learn but it does not mean that your parents hated you if they had they would not have kept you. so if you feel like they did you need to sit down and talk to them, tell them how you feel as i think you need to be reasured of their love.every one has these feelings at some time in their lives.But when you become a parent your self then you wll understand better

My friend traveling to London, Paris and Rome. What tips can you give her?

We think she's pretty well set. She will be on a tour with others so won't be renting a car. She has notified her credit card company that she will be overseas. She has a Passbook so she won't be carrying a lot of cash. No backpack or fanny pack. She has a long flat shoulder purse that fits tight against her body under her coat and a passport/credit card, etc. pouch she wears around her neck and in her bra. Proper adaptor for the hair dryer.



What should she avoid doing, etc. so as not to get on the wrong side of the locals? Anything else?



My friend traveling to London, Paris and Rome. What tips can you give her?

When riding buses in Rome, tell her to not get comfy and prop herknees upon the back of a seat, no matter if the bus is full. For some reason, this is highly offensive to the Roman folk, inspite of rather lax social codes on PDAs and bodily exposure. If she's called out on anything, tell her to argue back, and loudly. My experience with Romans is that they frown on humility and admire hutzpa. She should try to speak some Italian, and figure out certain customs before hand, (such as entering a cathedral only if her her head and arms are covered), especially if she's an American. We need all the positive PR we can get right now to prove not all of us are like W. :)



My friend traveling to London, Paris and Rome. What tips can you give her?

The best advice I can give her is to learn the greetings for each country she visits, and to know how to say some version of, "I'm sorry, but my French/Italian isn't very good. Do you speak English?" And to use that phrase every time instead of speaking immediately in English.

How long should i wait to charge my phone after it went in water.?

Ok so yestarday i was swimming and had my phone in my pocket for about 4 minutes. I blew all the water out i could then took a 150 watt light bulb and hair dryer to get more water out. Then i let it sit next to the vent for 12 hours. Now it works fine, but im afriad to charge it because it seems like their is water still in the screen and i dont want to fry the battery after getting it to work again. What should i do?



How long should i wait to charge my phone after it went in water.?

Do you have insurance on the phone? I can't believe you got it to work again after being submerged for so long! In most cases I've heard of, it never really works quite right again.... maybe wait until you HAVE to charge it.... let it die and plug it in. Unless your battery is low, you shouldn't be charging it anyways. It causes the battery to wear out and you may get a bulge on the battery (Happened to me and then Verizon told me not to constantly charge it until it was on it's last bar). Good luck!



How long should i wait to charge my phone after it went in water.?

Well, you could also leave it outside in the sun for awhile to make sure. Just in case there's still some water in your phone. I've heard if you take the battery out and put your phone in the over for awhile that works to (I don't reccomend trying that though) Then after it's been outside for awhile (if it's hot enough) then try charging, it never hurts to be extra careful with your phone!



How long should i wait to charge my phone after it went in water.?

Just guessing here, but if you still think there is water in it continue to let it dry out completely and then start charging it. That's what I did with mine when I dropped it in the toilet! Yes, I get the idiot of the year award for that one!!! : ) BUT, it came back to life and still worked!

Its old but still funny what do you think?

A distinguished young woman on a flight from Switzerland asked the priest beside her, "Father, may I ask a favor?"



"Of course. What may I do for you?"



"Well, I bought an expensive woman's electronic hair dryer for my mother's birthday that is unopened and well over the Customs limits, and I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it through Customs for me? Under your robes perhaps?"



"I be glad to help you, dear, but I must warn you: I will not lie."



She nodded and accepted the risk. "With your honest face, Father, no one will question you."



When they got to Customs, she let the priest go ahead of her.



The official asked, "Father, do you have anything to declare?"



"From the top of my head down to my waist, I have nothing to declare."



The official thought this answer was rather strange, so he asked, "And what do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?"



"I have a marvelous instrument designed to be used on a woman, but which is, to date, unused."



It took a moment for the customs man to absorb the statement, but once he did he had a hard time keeping a straight face as he called out, "Next!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

lol!!! FUNNY!



nice one!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

oh dear



Its old but still funny what do you think?

i reaaly like it :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)



Its old but still funny what do you think?

the custom thinks its the priest's "thing"!!!!! funny



Its old but still funny what do you think?

very good for this time of the morning,



its star time



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Oh my! That is funny!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

LOVE it!! that's great!!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Are you sure this is old because it's really funny!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Never heard that one before! LOL! I'm giving you a star for that! Thanks for the laugh, I've had a rough day and that really cheered me up!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

HAHA!



I love it!!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

that one made my eyes get all big and round,and my jaw drop. but i didn't laugh.



but yeah, i like that one! LOL



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Hhahahahahhah good 1 wat a classic i give u a STAR



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Very clever joke.



Its old but still funny what do you think?

ha ha ha ha



Its old but still funny what do you think?

that was freakin funny lmao thanks man



Its old but still funny what do you think?

still funny about an 8/10



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Very good



Its old but still funny what do you think?

cool



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Good one. I like it



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Oh dear, but still very very funny. lol



Its old but still funny what do you think?

wicked!!!



now....whats a good one for getting cigs through?



lol



xxx

Got a frozen water line and need help?

I got a frozen water line that go's to a cattle water it is a plastic line i think that it is frozen about 2 feet down i have tried a hair dryer and pouring hot water down the side of the pipe with no luck it has got a heat tape on the line that is out off the ground and it don't have ice in it so it got to be under the ground has any body got some good ideas how to unthaw it and i would try to dig it up but thear is a lot of frost in the ground. thank for the ideas



Got a frozen water line and need help?

Disconnect the plastic line that is frozen and put some table salt down the pipe. Keep the heat tape on.( about 3 tablespoons of salt) and wait patiently. Salt water will not freeze. Hopefully your pipe is below frost but the salt will melt the ice down to where it is thawed.



Got a frozen water line and need help?

All I can think of is to dig down as far as it is frozen and use your hair dryer,you might have to use a pick if the ground is frozen...



Got a frozen water line and need help?

When trying to thaw a frozen pipe there are just a few steps to follow. Locate the frozen pipe and turn off the water supply to this pipe before proceeding. If there is no water at any of the taps in the house, then the main water line is frozen somewhere between the meter and where the water line enters the house. If there is no water for only one part of the house, then the frozen pipe is probably in an exterior wall or uninsulated crawl space or basement. If the pipe is accessible, inspect it visually and by feeling the pipe for any cracks or splits. If you find damage, you may be want to get repair materials ready before thawing the pipe.



http://www.freeadstb.com/frozen_pipes/

Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

He tried using a q-tip and a hair-dryer. Also leaned his head to one side. Is there anything else he can do to try to get it out. It's driving him crazy.



Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

Try adding a few drops of rubbing alcohol to the ear, that always works for me.



Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

plug the ear that doesnt have the water...



best way, fill up the tub. put his head in, tell him to rotate to fill the ear with more water. now after the ear has more water, try leaning his head. it should all come out. it will if done right. it happened to me before



Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

tilt your head to the side



jump up and down



and smack the sid eof your head



works for me



Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

They have drops for that. Also, if you dont have that, pour a little rubbing alcohol in each ear. Then turn over and the water will come out with it. So now your dad can have some peace of mind



Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

He probaby needs meds. That happened to my daughter and I thought she was just being dramatic, but it started to hurt. She had to get medicine from the doctor because the water was in so deep it wouldn't drain. It was just laying there. I know it sounds stupid but it can happen. If by morning its not gone, I would go see the doctor before it hurts.



Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

There are "swimmer's ear" eardrops that help dry up the water. You can get them at most drugstores, but if you don't have any you can basically make the same thing using equal amounts of isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) and vinegar, and then moisten a cotton ball and use it to drop a couple drops into the ear (the isopropanol/vinegar mix is also a lot cheaper!). This will help dry up the water and also can kill bacteria. Good luck!



Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

What has worked for me in the past most of the time is this, if the water is in the right ear, lean head to right and hop up and down with right leg, if its in the left tilt head to the left and hop up and down with left leg. Sometimes it will jimmy and loosen up.



Important. My dad has water in his ears and he can't get it out. Help Please.?

With me I sometimes l get a napkin or towel, place it on the ground, and then put my head on it leaning to a side. Sometimes the water comes out if you hold his head down for a minute. I hope it helps!

Where can i buy an electric converter fr when i live in London?

i need an electric converter but cant find one anywhere! im goign to london for college and i need to know where to buy one so i can bring my lap top, hair dryer and starightner,....things liek that.



anyone know where i can get one???? please not ebay i dont have an account with them.



Where can i buy an electric converter fr when i live in London?

First off, you certainly **can** get a converter at most Airport stores specializing in needs for travelers. Although, if you're still in the U.S.A., you can go to Radio Shack and purchase one there as well.



You can also find converters at places like The Sharper Image, Brookstone, and other specialty electronics stores.



Where can i buy an electric converter fr when i live in London?

the duty free zone at the airport. but if you don't want to take a chance of it not being there, go order it online . but the duty free zone at the airport is where i got mine



Where can i buy an electric converter fr when i live in London?

I think Best Buy or a similar electronics store should have one. Maybe even Walmart or Target.



Where can i buy an electric converter fr when i live in London?

If in France is 100~110V you could get in a store right beside of Tottenham Court Road station entrance by Oxford Street. The converter will cost around 40 pounds which can take more than 40 Watts. You must know the device's potency that you gonna use, other wise the sails man wont let you buy it. I tried to use the 40 watts that cost around 20 quid with my notebook and the converter burnt. Probably would be better if you find one converter in your country and get only the adapter there.



Ps: the voltage there is 220 to 240V.



Where can i buy an electric converter fr when i live in London?

Have a look at the Maplin website.



They had them last time I looked.



www.maplin.co.uk



Where can i buy an electric converter fr when i live in London?

I've bought them at Walmart and at Radio Shack in the past. They're fairly common and reasonably inexpensive. Just make sure you get the variety pack of plugs. ..you'd be amazed at the variety of different plugs in Europe. Honestly though, with teh possible exception of a laptop computer, I'd leave all of your electric appliance at home and buy what you need once you arrive. (Go to Boots.) Other than a hair dryer, I can't imagine what else you'd need in the way of small appliances.

How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

I have a 7 month old Golden retriever and was wonder how you people wash your dogs in winter. I usually wash her in the tub but I dont want to put her outside in the cold when she is wet. Can I use a hair dryer to dry her fur???



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

I've had dozens of long haired show dogs and all of them were dried with a blow dryer after bathing. Be sure you don't bath too often, especially in winter, give her either a salmon oil capsule daily or 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil on her food to keep her skin and coat in great condition. After she's bathed and towel dried, turn your blow dryer on a low heat and simultaneously brush and dry. If you brush through the hair as it's drying, it not only dries faster, but your dog will be gorgeous when you're done.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

Yes, lowest setting and move it around lots so it doesn't burn her skin. Washing your dog removes all the natural oils in the coat so I wouldn't recommend this unless she gets really dirty. You should wash your dog annually 1-3 times a year. They wash themselves.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

We wash our dog in the tub and keep him inside. Turn the heat up just a bit. You can use a hair dryer, but not too hot if she will sit still for it. Also, keep the hair dryer moving, not just in one spot for too long. Our dog doesn't sit still for it.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

Do not bathe a dog unless it really needs it. Then be sure it is dry, dry, dry, before letting it out in the cold.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

It doesn't really get below 40 here, so we just wash her in the tub. We use a hair dryer on my little Shih Tzu, we just use the lowest setting.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

I wash bathe my dog winter, summer, spring and fall. You could dry her./ him with a blow dryer just be very careful not to burn her. I would towel dry very well first to remove all excess water. Lab's have a coat that holds the water. Good luck and God bless



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

yes,or leave her in one room til dry. pet-smart and groomer do a great job too.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

Wash her up in the bathtub or there is some spray on shampoo with no water needed at petco.com. I read people reviews and they said that it is good for washing up dogs in the winter times in doors. Plus i know you don't want to be outside in the water in the cold when it is snowing.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

yes,you can use dryer or fan.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

Yes it is ok to use the blow dryer, as others have said just keep it moving. Most dryers today have a cool air setting, and we use that mostly with our Bichons, alternating with the regular heat. Depends on the dog about the speed. One of ours likes the wind in her face, the other likes low speed.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

Bathe her in the bathtub, the towel dry as much as possible. Then, yes you can use a hair dryer, set on the lowest heat possible.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

I have an 80pd pitbull thats in my house all year round and i wash him weekly. I put him in the bath tub and wash him, but when Im done I have old towels i use to dry him then I let him go outside and run on the pavement to dry himself. The only thing is afterwards u have to do a bleech your bath tub.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

a hair dryer works great . just keep her in til she all the way dry .



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

I wash my dog and then towel dry him as dry as possible... then just let him run about the house.



But in the winter I try not to wash him as much as I do in the warmer seasons.



How do you wash your dog throught he winter months?

Hey there. I just washed my dog yesterday =)



I was my dog in the laundry room in my basement...I just set the temperate at like 20 degrees so she doesnt get a cold...I dry her with a towel. And after I take her upstairs where again I put the heat higher...and my dog is not really a fan of the hair dryer lol....but I guess after a while they get used to it...just dont put the speed at high...cause its louder and it can freak them out....and remember to move the dryer A LOT...because you dont want to burn your dog's skin...might sound silly...but if that happens...I dont think they dog will want to get near a dryer ever again lol...



you can take buckets of warm water to wash your dog also...a tub can be quite messy if the dog doesnt want to cooperate... =p



if i can do it you can too...you can do it too (i gave my 3 cats a shower yesterday too...yes cat need to be washed too...and cat dont hate water like people say...anyway im going off topic oops lol)...



Good Luck!!! :)

Help Me! Carpet Problem?

I am in soo much trouble, i am baby sitting at a brand new house. The child im taking care of wet the carpet so i used a hair dryer to dry it out.



I found out the carpet was synthetic and it melted, there is a huge melt stain, plz help me, how can i fix it, i will die!!!



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

WHAT??? Are you sure that was a hair dryer and not a freekin' HEAT GUN? I've never heard of a hair dryer that was hot enough to melt the typical polymers used in carpeting.



In any case, you tried to fix a problem and for some strange reason it didn't work - if I were the owner, I might be upset, but if you really used just a conventional hair dryer, and it indeed melted the carpet, I think I would be more upset with the carpet company. After all, you were trying to do the right thing.



Now, if you're lucky, the homeowner will have some spare carpeting that they've saved away for exactly this kind of accident. An experienced carpet layer can "surgically" replace that using any one of two or three techniques. They can even do this if the homeowner doesn't have some spare carpeting, although that will add some additional cost, and the match may not be quite as good (depends on the color and style, which if the house is new, will hopefully still be available).



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

put masking tape over the spot that was decigrated or put salt on it and then wait



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

You can't really fix it, the best you can do is probably just melt it again and try to mold it or tell the owners.



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

You can't.



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

You're doomed. The carpet will have to be replaced. I think, though, that a really good carpet guy could just cut out the spot, and very precisely tape in a new piece. They use carpet tape for seams, all the time.



I'd just tell the people what happened and be apologetic about it. I mean, it WAS their kid that caused the problem in the first place.



In the future, you might try blotting the spot dry with paper towels, first, and if you want to use a hair dryer, make sure it's on "cool", not "heat"!



By the way, that other guy's solution (the salt and masking tape) won't work. It'll just make a bigger mess.



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

W O W. ur screwed



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

Well I would tell them what happened. You didn't try to ruin the carpet. Just let them know as soon as they come in the door. If you don't tell them, they will know any way that you did it. The world won't end but it will feel like it will. Your not going to die. You didn't hurt there child, you didn't kill the cat. It's just a rug. You will remember this for a long time.



Good Luck



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

I believe Scooby Doo says it best but will give it a try RUT ROH RAGGY cant fix will have to be replaced just be honest with the parents lieing will only cause more issues honesty is the best policy



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

you are sooo screwed



no way to fix it



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

You won't die.



Calm down.



Here are the choices that you can do.



1. Tell the truth.



2. buy a new one.



3. Ask yourself why the heck did you use a hair dryer to dry it out???



4. Why din't you leave it alone??



5. pray to God.



that's all I can think of.



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

lol so sorry i really have no idea how to fix it. just apologize



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

The best policy is honesty. There really is no way you can fix it unless you intend on replacing the entire carpet, since the patch can't be un-melted. Just let the owners know what happened and that you're sorry. They should understand, and if they don't, oh well. There isn't much else you can do.



Good luck, hun.



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

Um,try covering it up with a rug?



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

I don't think that is fixable. You are going to have to call a good carpet guy and he can repair it. He will likely cut out the damaged area and replace it. I have had this done before and it is hardly noticeable



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

Unfortunately there is nothing u can do to fix melted carpet the best thing to do now is be honest. Let them know you didn't know that would happen and you were trying to clean it up.



Help Me! Carpet Problem?

Baby's fault,tell the owner that you did not do that!

My power company sent me a bill for the neighbors address which I've been paying. I just notice

I didn't notice the bill was for a different address because it seemed to be an appropriate bill of $35 a month. When I notified them of the mistake, they sent me a bill which averaged $60 a month (they are reimbursing me what I have paid). However, $60 a month can't be correct. I have 1 refrigerator (on low) 2 televisions, one of which I've used just a few times, one microwave I use maybe 5 minutes a week, a small fan ( in the hot weather) and a computer and 2 ceiling fans. NO air conditioner, no hair dryer, no aquariums, coffemakers, toaster, electric heat or stove or oven. I barely even use hot water. My apartment is only 600 sq feet and I am only here 2 thirds of the time. Does this make sense?



They are sending someone over to check things out next week. My landlord says the average electric for my place ( i moved in 6 months ago) was $27 a month. I don't know anything about electricity. How do I know the person coming over won't just con me. What do I do?



My power company sent me a bill for the neighbors address which I've been paying. I just noticed.?

Read the meter for your apt. and check the rate (make sure they didn't increase it from the old bills you paid). Check again next month.



See if it is an estimated amount on your new bill, or a read meter.



Keep in mind, that a lot microwaves and computers are big "ghost energy hogs" and use power unless unplugged.



Also make sure you aren't paying for electric in common areas - sometimes it isn't the power you are using - but wiring that you shouldn't have to pay for.



My power company sent me a bill for the neighbors address which I've been paying. I just noticed.?

most likely they won't they have a meter thingy they have to read with #s make him break it down for you and prove it if you don't trust him.



My power company sent me a bill for the neighbors address which I've been paying. I just noticed.?

Go through your old bills, and call the power company and tell them how many months you have been paying for the neighbor's house. They should go through their copies and make the correction to your account.



In the future, it is always a good idea to go over every bill you receive with a fine-toothed comb.



If you can read the meter yourself, then I suggest that at a set time, go and read the meter. Then, 24 hours later, go read it again. See what the daily usage is. Also, turn off everything except the hot water heater, and go check the meter. If it's running when everything is off, then the problem could be the hot water heater.



If the landlord is saying what the average bill is, for your place, then you can also ask the power company to go through their records and see what bills were for your place 12 months ago, and compare them with your bills today.



The hot water heater may be using more power. If you pay for heat, that could be costing you.



My power company sent me a bill for the neighbors address which I've been paying. I just noticed.?

also,to add to all these great ideas, if your apt. does not have a meter then you do NOT,by law, have to pay for electric! Have the landlord take you to court.State that you don't have a meter of your own and ask the judge to have landlord install one for your unit and you will gladly pay your fare share!

Can you use 220 voltage on 230 voltage plugs? Is there a difference?

I'm going to Australia and I have a 220 v hair dryer. Can I use it on a 230 v plug?



Can you use 220 voltage on 230 voltage plugs? Is there a difference?

u may, but the configuration of the prongs may stop u from inserting into the recept. Being from a different country, also our 220v is on 2 lines or wires as their may be on one wire and when u go to turn it on it might go boom in your hand so check this out on the labels or with the local travel agents.



Can you use 220 voltage on 230 voltage plugs? Is there a difference?

Normally appliences are rated for a 10% voltage tolerance so it will be fine. If your from the USA chances are you'll have a 2 pin round prong plug, while here in Australia we use a 3 pin flat pronged plug which is earthed. You'll need a converter plug which most travel agents can sell you for 10-20 bucks.

Electricity Question----10 points for best answer!?

I'm bidding on a vintage portable GE Hair Dryer on Ebay.



The cord does not have "polarized prongs".



Would I still be able to use it in a standard home outlet?



How?



If yes, WHY?



If no, WHY?



Electricity Question----10 points for best answer!?

Yes. Polarized plugs are the ones where one prong is bigger than the other. Non-polarized plugs will still work in polarized sockets.



Electricity Question----10 points for best answer!?

Yes, because polarized prongs is when one prong is longer than the other, standard home outlets i believe are polarized outlets, but polarized outlets can still be used for nonpolarized plug-ins.



Electricity Question----10 points for best answer!?

Yes you can still use it in a standard outlet because the new outlets only have an equipment ground. You can plug any 2 prong plug in a three prong outlet. The same as when you plug in a table lamp. It only has 2 prongs !!!!!

My friend traveling to London, Paris and Rome. What tips can you give her?

We think she's pretty well set. She will be on a tour with others so won't be renting a car. She has notified her credit card company that she will be overseas. She has a Passbook so she won't be carrying a lot of cash. No backpack or fanny pack. She has a long flat shoulder purse that fits tight against her body under her coat and a passport/credit card, etc. pouch she wears around her neck and in her bra. Proper adaptor for the hair dryer.



What should she avoid doing, etc. so as not to get on the wrong side of the locals? Anything else?



My friend traveling to London, Paris and Rome. What tips can you give her?

When riding buses in Rome, tell her to not get comfy and prop herknees upon the back of a seat, no matter if the bus is full. For some reason, this is highly offensive to the Roman folk, inspite of rather lax social codes on PDAs and bodily exposure. If she's called out on anything, tell her to argue back, and loudly. My experience with Romans is that they frown on humility and admire hutzpa. She should try to speak some Italian, and figure out certain customs before hand, (such as entering a cathedral only if her her head and arms are covered), especially if she's an American. We need all the positive PR we can get right now to prove not all of us are like W. :)



My friend traveling to London, Paris and Rome. What tips can you give her?

The best advice I can give her is to learn the greetings for each country she visits, and to know how to say some version of, "I'm sorry, but my French/Italian isn't very good. Do you speak English?" And to use that phrase every time instead of speaking immediately in English.

How can I get my hood open?

I drive a '98 Pontiac Sunfire. It is really cold, and my car won't start. I turn the key, no sound at all, except my interior lights sound fine. Went to pop the hood nothing. I think there is tension but my friend doesen't.



I tried stomping on the hood.



I tried a hair dryer.



I tried De-Icer.



I tried a space heater.



What are my options? Is there a trick or anything I can do?



PLEASE HELP!!!!!



How can I get my hood open?

One person push down on hood while another pulls lever. Adjust the cable tighter.



Clean the battery terminals.



How can I get my hood open?

take a pair of crowbars under each side. Use screwdrivers or something to lift the middle enough to slide the crowbars under, then slide the crowbars to the front and pry, have another buddy ready to open the latch so you don't break anything. If the problem is that the initial latch isn't releasing at all, the cable may have snapped in the cold. Take it to a dealer and ask them what may be the issue, ask them what they would do to resolve it, ask how much it would cost, then tell them you will have to come back when you can afford it, easy way to get it diagnosed, without spending money.

Its old but still funny what do you think?

A distinguished young woman on a flight from Switzerland asked the priest beside her, "Father, may I ask a favor?"



"Of course. What may I do for you?"



"Well, I bought an expensive woman's electronic hair dryer for my mother's birthday that is unopened and well over the Customs limits, and I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it through Customs for me? Under your robes perhaps?"



"I be glad to help you, dear, but I must warn you: I will not lie."



She nodded and accepted the risk. "With your honest face, Father, no one will question you."



When they got to Customs, she let the priest go ahead of her.



The official asked, "Father, do you have anything to declare?"



"From the top of my head down to my waist, I have nothing to declare."



The official thought this answer was rather strange, so he asked, "And what do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?"



"I have a marvelous instrument designed to be used on a woman, but which is, to date, unused."



It took a moment for the customs man to absorb the statement, but once he did he had a hard time keeping a straight face as he called out, "Next!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

lol!!! FUNNY!



nice one!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

oh dear



Its old but still funny what do you think?

i reaaly like it :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)



Its old but still funny what do you think?

the custom thinks its the priest's "thing"!!!!! funny



Its old but still funny what do you think?

very good for this time of the morning,



its star time



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Oh my! That is funny!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

LOVE it!! that's great!!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Are you sure this is old because it's really funny!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Never heard that one before! LOL! I'm giving you a star for that! Thanks for the laugh, I've had a rough day and that really cheered me up!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

HAHA!



I love it!!



Its old but still funny what do you think?

that one made my eyes get all big and round,and my jaw drop. but i didn't laugh.



but yeah, i like that one! LOL



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Hhahahahahhah good 1 wat a classic i give u a STAR



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Very clever joke.



Its old but still funny what do you think?

ha ha ha ha



Its old but still funny what do you think?

that was freakin funny lmao thanks man



Its old but still funny what do you think?

still funny about an 8/10



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Very good



Its old but still funny what do you think?

cool



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Good one. I like it



Its old but still funny what do you think?

Oh dear, but still very very funny. lol



Its old but still funny what do you think?

wicked!!!



now....whats a good one for getting cigs through?



lol



xxx

My Orbit car starter fell in water. Light on remote is working when buttons pressed but car not resp

I've taken a hair dryer to it to remove any moisture and now it's been a few months since it got wet and the car is still not responding.



My Orbit car starter fell in water. Light on remote is working when buttons pressed but car not responding?

You probably have to reset the hole system. The digital code that the remote sends has been compromised. A complete system relearn might help.



My Orbit car starter fell in water. Light on remote is working when buttons pressed but car not responding?

You'll need a new one. The water shorted the battery voltage to some delicate circuits and sent them to the IC afterlife.

French bathroom products?

I am going to write these on a piece of paper and laminate them so that my French friend can have the translations in the bathroom. Could anybody tell me if the ones I have are correct and fill in the blanks. Also If anyone notices any I have missed out please feel free to tell me!



Merci.



Soap 閳?Savon



Shampoo - Shampoing



Conditioner -



Shower Gel 閳?Gel Douche



Body Wash 閳?



Bubble Bath - Bain Moussant



Toothpaste 閳?Dentifrice



Toothbrush 閳?Brosse 鑴?Dents



Face Mask - Masque Facial



Make-up Remover -



Toilet Paper - Papier Hygi鑼卬ique



Sanitary Towels - Serviette Hygi鑼卬ique



Hair Dryer - S鑼卌hoir 鑴?Cheveux



Straightners -



French bathroom products?

Shampoo -- Shampooing



Conditioner -- Apr鐚玸-shampooing d鑼卪閿歭ant



Make-up Remover -- D鑼卪aquillant



Hair Dryer -- S鐚玞he-cheveux



Straightners -- Gel coiffant, Gel fixant



French bathroom products?

Shampoo - Shampooing



Conditioner - Apres-shampooing



Shower Gel 閳?Gel Douche



Make-up Remover - d鑼卪aquillante

Using UK products in the USA?

Hi, what would happen if you used something like a UK hair dryer/straightener in the USA without a transformer?



USA uses 120 volts / 60 hz frequency, the UK uses 230 volts and 50hz. Am i right in assuming if you don't use a transformer to degrade the current all that will happen is the appliace will run less effective in the USA?



Using UK products in the USA?

Power (watts) = Voltage squared divided by resistance (ohms). At half the voltage, the heat output of a dryer will be reduced to one fourth the normal watts. The dryer would be practically useless. You need to buy one rated for 120 volts, 60 Hz.



Using UK products in the USA?

it wont work!



Using UK products in the USA?

You would have about 40% less watts of heat. So probably be so little heat that it wouldn't qualify as working.



If you're coming over the to the u.s in most cases hotels have a hair dryer. If you need a straighter you can pick up a cheapy on ebay before you come or one at walmart/target/safeway ect for 20 bucks. Or try goodwill.



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If the transfer is rated at 100 watts continually. Using a 50 watt straighter isn閳ユ獩 going to hurt it. But now makes sure you check because some times they will be rated at 閳?00 watts peak閳? In this case make sure you find out the Continuous rating over 50. If it's 100 peak might only be 20 continuous . As for a hair dryer they're rated at over 1000 watts they would never work.

The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

Its an older house. Everytime we use the hair dryer 1600- 1880watt , the breaker trips. Is it safe to change the breaker to 20AMP?



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

Even if it is an older house something doesnt sound right. Old house usually had 12 awg wire to everything. Check the size of the wire. If it is 14 awg you are not allowed to use a 20 amp breaker. You probably wont burn your house down if you do but it is better to be safe.



This is why we are required to have a 20 amp circuit to the bathroom and not on any other circuit.



If the wire is 12 awg copper then by all means feel free to change it to 20 amp.



The problem with alot of older homes is that they have very few circuits feeding the whole house and many rooms sharing each one.



14 awg wire is rated for 20 amps but code does not allow anything bigger then 15 amp breaker on it except for certain motor applications.



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

Only if you want to burn your house up. A 15 amp circuit breaker is designed to handle about 1500 watts max. So is the wire, usually 14 gauge. A 20 amp circuit breaker requires 12 gauge wire. Your best bet is to buy a weaker hair dryer. Something in the 1250 to 1500 watt category.



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

No, if the circuit is rated for 15 amps, then that is the maximum it can carry. Allowing the circuit to draw higher amps can result in a wall fire, due to overheating the wiring.



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

No, you cannot change the breaker to solve the problem. If you do, the breaker won't trip, but the wires aren't meant to carry that much voltage, They will heat up and possibly start a fire. Chances are that the wires are in tune with the breaker, as stated by another response. 14gauge wire = 15 amp breaker. To go to 20 amp requires 12 gauge wire.



It's not worth it. Use a smaller wattage dryer or don't use the high heat setting.



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

Power (Watts) is arrived at by multiplying the voltage by the amperage. So, if you want to use an 1880 watt appliance, and your circuit is 120 volts, you will need 1880/120= 15.67 amps. This is just over the 15 amp breaker limit, so it could be the cause of tripping it. Since the dryer is at the circuit's limit, make sure you are not using another appliance on the same circuit at the same time. This may fix your problem.



If this isn't the solution, then either buy a lower wattage dryer, plug the dryer into another circuit with more amperage, or upgrade the present circuit to a higher amperage. What ever you do, DO NOT replace the existing 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker. If the wires in the circuit are rated for 15 amps and you run 20 amps thru them, you may cause a fire.



You should have a good understanding of electricity before attempting any repairs or upgrades to your circuits. Until then, call an electrician.



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

It is unlikely that you will have #12 wire in a circuit designed for 15 amps. Your dryer should work in that circuit if there is nothing plugged in to that line somewhere else. Try the dryer in another circuit. If it works you could wire a single circuit where you will be using the dryer.



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

Most definitely do not change the breaker.



It is doing its job.



A 20A. breaker would allow your wiring to get hotter than it is supposed to, and "that ain't good".



An 1800+ Watt appliance like your hair dryer



should be on its own 20A. circuit, (like the circuits



now required to be installed in all bathrooms).



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

OK..... look at all the "no's"....



and let me add to them? and i promise, i am not chiding you.....



the purpose of a circuit breaker is to shut down whenever the amperage exeeds a certain value..... and that is determined by heat......



i know that a circuit breaker "breaking" is an inconvenience, but it is for a reason...... it is because a dangerous level of "heat" has been attained.......



i have an old house as well as you..... there are advantages and disadvantages in buying one......



your choices are:



1. call an electrician and possibly re-wire to code.



2. find out what is on that circuit and start limiting useage.



3. increase the amperage on the circuit breaker



i hope you dont choose #3.......



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

yes you can just make sure the appliance you have connected to it requires a 20 amp breaker but it could also mean that you have a bad 15 amp breaker the is a device called a volt ohm meter that you can use to check it but if you decide to change it yourself MAKESURE YOU THROW THE MAIN FIRST BECAUSE THIS MUCH ELECTRICITY WILL KILL YOU



The breaker keeps getting tripped can we safely change 15AMP to 20AMP breaker?

yes but before you do make sure you turn off the juice to the house or you will get shocked,. The 15 amp should be fine to carry a hair dryer, the wire my be loose, check that first. I would install a GFI plug while your at it, if you dry your hair in the bathroom

What's the best way to wash a cat?

It's a task to wash my cat. He is still afraid of running water and the sound of a hair dryer (he's two years old). He hates being brushed after his bath and makes meows loudly. What's the best way to wash him? I'll appreciate your experiences and tips.



What's the best way to wash a cat?

1. First dress for the occasion. A 4-ply rubber wet suit is suggested, along with a helmet, face mask and welders gloves ... lol!!!



2. A Bathtub with a glass enclosure is preferred to the one with a shower curtain. A frenzied cat can shred one of these in a few seconds.



3. Have the Kitty Bubbles and towel in the enclosed bathtub area before hand. No ... blow drying the cat after the bath is not suggested.



4. Draw the water, making it a little warmer than needed as you still need to find the cat. Position everything strategically in the shower, so you can reach it even if you are face down or prone in the tub.



5. Find your cat. Use the element of surprise. Pick the cat up, nonchalantly as if you were simply carrying him/her to the supper dish. No need to worry about the cat noticing your strange attire, the cat barely notices you anyway.



6. Once you and the cat are inside the bathroom ....speed is essential. In one single liquid motion .shut the door to the bathroom, step into the shower, close the sliding doors, and drop the cat into the water. While the cat is still in a state of shock . locate the Kitty Bubbles and squirt whatever part of him is above the water line. You have just begun the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Remember that cats have no handles and add the fact that he now has soapy fur. His state of shock has worn off and he's madder than hell.



7. As best, you can, wearing welder's gloves, try to field his body as he catapults through the air toward the ceiling. If possible, give another squirt of Kitty Bubbles with his body now fully exposed.



8. During the 5 seconds you are able to hold onto him, rub vigorously. No need to worry about rinsing. As he slides down the glass enclosure into the tub, he will fall back into the water, rinsing himself in the process.



9. Only attempt the lather and rinse process about 3 times. The cat will realize the lack of traction on the glass by then and will use the next attempt on the first available part of you.



10. Next, the cat must be dried. No...this is NOT the easiest part. By this stage, you are worn out and the cat has just become semi-permanently affixed to your right leg. We suggest here that you drain the tub and in full view of your cat, reach for the bottle of Kitty Bubbles.



11. If you have done step 10 correctly, the cat will be off your leg and hanging precariously from your helmet. Although this view of the cat is most disgusting, he will be in a much better position for wrapping the towel around him.



12. Be sure cat is firmly wrapped in towel before opening tub enclosure. Open bathroom door .... put towel wrapped cat on floor and step back quickly. Into tub, if possible, and do not open enclosure until all you can see is the shredded towel.



13. In about 2 hours .... it will be safe to exit the bathroom. Your cat will be sitting out there somewhere looking like a small hedgehog while plotting revenge. But he does smell better?????



Hope that helps!



What's the best way to wash a cat?

Lol, very funny Pira!



But seriously, the best way to wash your cat is to have a sink half full of lukewarm water or a bath with maybe two inches of lukewarm water in the base, with the shampoo close to hand. Holding you cat by the scruff of the neck, lower him slowly into the water. Please note that he will either stiffen like a board meaning you won't be able to get his front feet into the water, or he will wriggle like a maniac because you dared to put him near all that nasty wet water!



With you spare hand gently slosh water over his tummy, back, and chest. Using the least amount of shampoo you possibly can, lather him up,avoiding his face, then using your spare hand, slosh more water over him to wash off the lather. At this stage i usually find it handy to have a shower head attachment nearby as sometimes its just easier to hose him off!



Once the lather is all rinsed off, wrap him a towel and briskly rub dry. DON'T use a hairdryer to dry him as he won't appreciate it and will make him hate the whole procedure even more than he already does. Once you've towelled the worst of the water off leave him to lick dry himself, then you can comb/brush him. Don't brush his fur when its wet as you will only irritate his skin and pull out huge clumps of it.



What's the best way to wash a cat?

it's been said that cats hate water(so if they behave bad u can squirt some on their face n they'll get really scared n stop!!) so dont try i dont think it can be a successful experience!



What's the best way to wash a cat?

most cats are normally clean, and require little bathing. but should you have a cat that needs bathing and he doesn't like it, then nothing will make it great,,, except tranquilizers : )



I wash cats with the sprayer attachment. no running water noise, and only water when its needed. Make sure the water is plenty warm, cats normal temp it 100-102. anything colder will feel cold to him. I hold it next to the skin so there is no spraying sensation either.



Haven't found a cat who's excited about hair dryers. you can try to buy the quiet ones, and just blow the excess moisture off after towel drying, and then leave him in a warm room to finish drying.



You can also do the waterless shampoo's and a damp cloth. That seems to work best on short hairs tho. If you have a long hair, you can also send them to a shop where they wash and put them in dryer cages to dry.



What's the best way to wash a cat?

The best way to wash a cat is to make sure that the water is warm. Cold or hot water is not a good idea. Another tip is to make sure that you give the cat a bath after it wakes up from sleeping. That way it will be a little sleepy and will fight less. Another good tip would be to fill the tub up with alot of water. This helps in the bathing. Fleas, dirt, or anything else will be washed away in the water. So less scrubbing if more water. Also make sure that you wash the entire body first then the head. All the fleas, if any, will run to the head then when you wash the head they all die from the soap. Make sure not to get any water or soap on the face. And finally the last tip would be to towel dry your cat. After dry, carry the cat into a large closed room. Offer it some food or water. Leave it in the room for about 15 minutes. The cat would calm down. When you want to comb the cat, there are two important things. One, if the cat had long fur brush the cat with a brush with many brushles on it. Two, if the cat has short fur, use a soft brush. Use combes only for areas like the head or tail. And then finally put your cat's collar back on, give it a hug, and let it run around the housse.



What's the best way to wash a cat?

You don't wash cats, they wash themselves! And I have to say that the first answer was quite hilarious and doesn't make me want to wash my cat because that's exactly how it would be! My uncle used to say that the best way to wash a cat is to put it in the toilet, close the lid, and flush a few times. Might be easier although not necessarily hygenic...



What's the best way to wash a cat?

i wash mine in the bath tub with the pull down shower head,, i never use a blow dryer as they are too hot for cats and can burn their skin (vet told me) i towel dry really really well.. and pulling the comb through wet hair would make him meow loudly as im sure it hurts.. they will lick themselves dry,, they dont need you to do it..



What's the best way to wash a cat?

cats wash themselves with their tounges....



cats hate water...



i had to give my cat a bath once cause I moved to an apartment with a flea infestation and he screamed in terror. i thought someone was gonna call teh cops on me for beating an infant.. it sounded like what I imagine a terrified infant woudl sound like...



its just a bad idea to give em a bath... comb them with a cat brush, that keeps hairballs down, which is especially important now casue teh seasons are changing and so is their coat... but cats are like Gizmo from Gremlins.. don't get wet, its not worth the trouble!



if you must... really warm water... locked door... wear what cats can't scratch through... dry with a towel you don't need anymore... the important thing is to keep the kitty warm after he is outta the water. no blow dryer.



What's the best way to wash a cat?

call a groomer ,put cat in cat carrier , drive to groomer , drop off cat , go shoping, pick up cat go home and release her . But seriously be very careful a cat bite can kill you if not treated . there teeth are very sharp and needle like and their mouths are very dirty! I would have a profesional do the job!!

Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

i did 2 so far. i first told my mom on the way to church that i was a satanist. earlier today i put baby powder in the back of the hair dryer and it went everywhere.



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

Yeah, i just told my friend i was going to commit suicide, and she thought i was being serious! then she laughed when i told her it was april fools day



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

shoot!



it's april 1st huh?



wow. i need some pranks FAST.



thanks for the reminder :)



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

No but my sister did!



She said there was something on my face so



i check snd then she started to laugh.



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

I put a rubber band around the sink hose/sprayer handle. Gets 'em every time...



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

i'm in maine and i called my brother in florida and said"guess where i am?" he started freakin out.then he said ah,you got me and laughed!!



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

not yet...i forgot it was april fools day...lol



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

Yeah....my sister was having a birthday party, and I held a match up to the smoke alarm. It was hilarious.



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

no. i'm so lame.



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

not yet



but I will



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

Well I got my period does that count. We are trying to get pregnant and nope not this month.



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

yes i did but it was last year my friend is like obsessed with any knida games so i created an account on yahoo email and send him a fake one that invites him to be a programmer for this gamming company which doenst exist...:) so he fell for it so sad to tell him but it was worth it he almost had a heart attack thx .......for reminding me



Pulled any good april fools day jokes yet....?

LOL, no, not yet and nobody got me either. Oh well. =)

Can you use 220 voltage on 230 voltage plugs? Is there a difference?

I'm going to Australia and I have a 220 v hair dryer. Can I use it on a 230 v plug?



Can you use 220 voltage on 230 voltage plugs? Is there a difference?

u may, but the configuration of the prongs may stop u from inserting into the recept. Being from a different country, also our 220v is on 2 lines or wires as their may be on one wire and when u go to turn it on it might go boom in your hand so check this out on the labels or with the local travel agents.



Can you use 220 voltage on 230 voltage plugs? Is there a difference?

Normally appliences are rated for a 10% voltage tolerance so it will be fine. If your from the USA chances are you'll have a 2 pin round prong plug, while here in Australia we use a 3 pin flat pronged plug which is earthed. You'll need a converter plug which most travel agents can sell you for 10-20 bucks.

What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

it had to have left a mark...mine was a hair dryer...and it left 5 lines on my leg..(from the end where the air comes out).



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

i have a curling iron mark on my forehead from july.



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

a quesadilla it left a thin long line on my hand lolz.... it hurt



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

Hot glue gun



Hair Iron and Curler



Blow Dryer



Pots and Pans



Grease



Hot Plates...



there is more I am sure.



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

when i was 5, i didnt know what the cigarette lighter thing in the car was, so i pushed it in, pulled it out and put my thumb on it. obviously i was crying and it was really bad because it took me almost 2 hours to get home from where i was



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

I burned myself on my riding mower just yesterday. It had overheated and I was pushing it back to the garage and I touched the front with my leg while pushing and burned the hell out of my leg. I had no idea it would get that hot!



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

a coat hanger



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

a pan... i wasnt paying attention,. and after cooking pancaks all morning i put the bottom of the pan on my hand thinking it was a plate..... lol it hurt a LOT, i got the lines imprinted on my hand



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

I burned "myself" on the oven door (and, yes, "myself' means THAT!). You asked!



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

Back in the late 1960's when my father was in Vietnam.



I was still going to school in Austin, Texas. One morning, it was rather chilly where I lived, so I backed-up close to the wall-mounted heater for warmth.



After a few seconds, I lost my balance; bending forward to catch my balance, I accidently rocked backwards, by butt-cheeks touching the wall heater.



I had burned and blistered "Tiger Stripes" on my butt-cheeks for a couple weeks until they healed.



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

an iron... that hurt like a @$%$%^. it left like a few of the holes under the iron on my foot.



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

mine was a curler last nite, left a burn mark on my neck, jaw and shoulder, and i tried putting butter and everything on there.



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

A car ciggerate lighter, the one that goes into that thing on the dash lol, it wasnt supose to work and i was palying with it and i stuck my index finger on it and it hurt so bad and i was like omg!!!! :(((((



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

driving down the road and dropped a roach down the front of my shirt (it fell) and I had this burn between my breasts.



What's the funniest/weirdest that you've burned yourself with?

One time I spilled ramen on my thumb and the whole thing was burnt for weeks (my thumb, that is) but the only burn that has left a mark is when I was 4 or 5, had a sparkler on the forth of july, it slipped backwards and I have a mark on the right side of my upper chest