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MS Word (Excel) Taking too long to start...stuck at STARTING...

I thought it was due to network folders (addins, etc.) but after eliminating those factors, which were the case sometimes, still no dice. Solution: Type regedit and click on it to open. Click on 'Yes' in the pop-up window. Click … Continue reading

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2020 savings tips

https://read.your-pennysaver.com/useful-ways-to-save-money-fbb/?aff_sub=f1jsilwurg6savlist1html1jan14a20b&s1=f1jsilwurg6savlist1html1jan14a20b For Pete's Sake, Quit SmokingThis might make some people upset to hear, but it's time to quit smoking. Not only is it hazardous to your health, but it's costing you and your family a fortune. Smoking one pack per … Continue reading

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Vocab: Mercurial

Kathy’s Word of the Week 02-10-2020 Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our VP of HR mercurial Pronunciation:mer-kyoor-ee-uhl Definition:Subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind. As used in a sentence:He had a mercurial temperament and was … Continue reading

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Sunday Worship - 2020-02-09

Second week Nadia and I went to the earlier scheduled Sunday School for the adults (10AM). We're doing Westminster's Confession of Faith. Now Chapter 2. I've been motivated to return to my Ligonier course of the same topic led by … Continue reading

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Traveling with Dual Citizenship Passports

Malaysians are not allowed dual citizenship. There are those who are not careful and thus lost their Malaysian citizenship at custom. The idea is to how well one hides one's foreign (non-Malaysian) passport from Malaysian custom. Why would Malaysians do … Continue reading

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Vocab: Maudlin

Kathy’s Word of the Week 02/03/2020 Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our VP of HR maudlin Pronunciation:mawd-lin Definition:self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental. As used in a sentence:It was a compassionate speech, without being maudlin.

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Laundry Faucet Leak

This link illustrates the exact same problem I have with my basement's laundry faucet acorn-head supply tube (hot water). Solution: if the compression nut is tight, then you should not have a leak. dont put teflon on a compression joint … Continue reading

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Bob Fu's God's Double Agent

So Keith bought me this book after a Voice of the Martyrs conference. Since I wasn't able to attend and I contacted him too late for a ride. This would have been one of my ebook collection for the sake … Continue reading

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Vocab: Ethereal

Kathy’s Word of the Week 01-27-2020 Weekly Brain Food brought to you by our VP of HR ethereal Pronunciation:ih-theer-ee-uh l Definition:extremely delicate or refined. As used in a sentence:The moon came into view over the wintry landscape, its light accented by … Continue reading

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E-Scooter Comparison

Name Power in W Dimensions in Inches Weight lbs Speed mph Range miles Climb Price Notes Megawheels S1 250 32.5 x 11.5 x 16.5 18 14.3 7.5 15 $160 short fender Xiaomi Pro m365 300 42.5 x 16.9 x 44.9 … Continue reading

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