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Since you've got some time before your trip, I suggest the book "Waiting on a Train" by James McCommons. He spent a year riding the Amtrak rails and wrote about the experience. Now ten years old, so some aspects may be out of date. My personal Amtrak experience is limited-- loved the lounge cars and...

Oddlot

I thought I knew Excel pretty well but I found that a class at the local junior college introduced me to a a lot of features. Having exams forces you to keep up with it.

You also might want to look into a programming class for Office applications. That's when Excel really gets fun!

Oddlot

I wanted a cloud backup for many thousands of scanned photos and family history documents. After looking at cost, features, ease of use/sharing, security, future viability and cost (obviously based on opinion), and other aspects, I settled on Dropbox. At this stage I use for backup only-- I may go e...

Oddlot

You can access a free version of Excel (Excel Online) through Microsoft Outlook (after logging in to Outlook, click on the nine square figure in the upper left).

Word, Power Point and some other office apps are also available in free versions there.

Oddlot

I understand the OP will be visiting the South Rim, but the North Rim is spectacular also and has fewer visitors. The night sky is incredible as there are fewer lights. Either way, go on some of the Ranger walks and do most of the canyon viewing early or later in the day, both for comfort and scener...

Oddlot

There's nothing more ridiculous than driving an hour each way every day just to sit in front of a computer.

Oddlot

If you want to get into the down and dirty, suggest you spend a few hours on AVSforum.com; Cnet.com; and maybe a few others. Otherwise, what I did was buy one of the better Samsungs at Costco when they were on sale last month. After reading the many BH forums on TV's, that seemed to be a safe bet. I...

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Bought an ASUS UX305F 13" notebook (no touchscreen) w/SSD earlier this year. It is only a half inch thick. At $700, I thought it was the best value at the time. I have been happy with it.

Oddlot

For anyone considering genealogy software, note that Ancestry.com is "retiring" the Family Tree Maker software:

http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2015 ... -software/

Oddlot

I do not like the sound of leaf blowers, especially the gas types when they are throttled up and down. I do not want to contribute to the din. A walk behind mower, even if it's a mulcher, does not fully mulch the leaves and it looks like aitch if you care about that. Plus, the leaves dull the blade ...

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Just got a Samsung at Costco- it was higher end but not top of the line. I did not do too much research beyond Bogleheads- basically went with the majority opinions here. I know I could have saved a few bucks and bought the "perfect " set by analyzing all the brands, features, and future technologie...

Oddlot

I always have my insurance company handle accidents, whether it's my fault or not. I have had AMICA for over 50 years. 'Nuff said.

Oddlot

The technique of accessing a WSJ article by pasting the headline into Google seems to rarely work anymore.

Oddlot

I use TNG (The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding) which uses open source code. My data is on a password protected website using a host service of my choosing, and I keep a copy on my home computer. Although I can access all of the code and make changes, I have been fine so far using the stan...

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Mike, interesting thought. Thanks. The farm belongs to a relative who has already contracted with an auctioneer, but for some reason, the bike will not be part of the sale. I imagine like many one-of-a-kind objects, the best alternative is to hire a local appraiser. I think she's looking for a ballp...

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Does anyone have any specific suggestions for selling an antique bike (circa late 1890's, Arlington model from Cash Buyers Union, ladies frame, good to great condition, considering)? It is from a farm estate in upstate New York that was in the same family for 150 years. I have looked at various webs...

Oddlot

Go with your first thought.

Oddlot

Why, in this age of caller ID, would anyone ever answer a phone call unless it is someone they know? For anonymous callers, if it is important, the caller will leave a message. You can respond as you choose. Nomorobo is a good first defense against the scammers and spammers. If you're system works w...

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Oddlot

The American Home Front, 1941-1942, Alistair Cooke

Cooke spent several months traveling the US by car just after Pearl Harbor, writing about the impact of the war's build-up on society and commerce at the local level. Unpublished until 2006. Interesting, educational, and nostalgic.

Oddlot

Vanguard has a free "concierge" service that will guide you through the process. Call their help number and ask to work with one. Mine has been most helpful. Most funds will transfer with no problem, since the Vanguard brokerage handles many non-Vanguard funds. Other funds may have to be sold first....

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Here's all you need to know: 1. Max out tax advantaged accounts. 2. Invest for the long term in index funds. 3. Allocate across asset classes appropriate for your age and risk tolerance. 4. Don't overspend on houses and cars. 5. Place tax-inefficient investments in tax advantaged accounts. 6. Invest...

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I'm curious why Ameriprise is so successful in getting clients. More reps for face-to-face contacts? I signed up with them strictly based on Tommy Lee Jones' charisma (just kidding). Actually, I inherited them. Years ago I opened an account w/Olde discount brokers, which was bought out by HR Block,...

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I also do the Sunday NYT a week late in another paper. When the theme is tied to a holiday or event the puzzle tends to lose a bit of luster after the fact. The Wall Street Journal has a good xword on Fridays (free on line). The Chicago Tribune/LA Times xwords seem to be getting more challenging on ...

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My wallet stays in my back pocket ..... Wizard: I have two wallets - one w/the basic cards/IDs and the second has all the other stuff (including most cash). I carry the first one in a front pocket - tougher to pick and better for the back while sitting. The "fat" wallet stays at home. To the OP: I ...

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Note that the "Growth of $10,000 data" is after recurring expenses, but it ignores loads. You need to multiply the entire curve by 0.9425 to get an equitable comparison. Kenyan, Thank you for the observation. My American funds' returns were based on my actual results including loads, not the M* $10...

Oddlot

I posted a comment about American Funds and Edward Jones in another thread, but it fits better in this thread:

http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtop ... 2#p1627266

Oddlot

Good luck relying on those sharks. At worst, you're going to get your face ripped off. This statement left me wondering how badly I just got my face ripped off. I recently rolled over (to Vanguard) an Edward Jones (EJ) IRA account consisting of five well known American funds that held an aggressive...

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I agree w/others that you should set up a new email account (w/out your name in the address) for the transaction. Several have mentioned the spam that you will receive. I live in a major metro and I recall the scammers/spammers outnumbered the legitimate inquirers by maybe 20 to 30 : 1. Not a deal b...

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Work that I do for a client is facilitated by scraping selected data from a dozen or so websites and aggregating it in a database. I do not sell the data or database directly to the client, but use it as a reference in working with my client’s data. The data is mundane product information that the w...

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I would strongly suggest you research, or ask the professionals, what the local building & electrical codes are in your specific area. KJ: Good suggestion. I checked and my village "requires a smoke detector on each level of a residence and one in each bedroom. CO detectors are required within 15 f...

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Over the course of those months, I began developing pain in my right arm (mouse arm) that continued getting worse. I then switched to my left arm when the pain become intolerable in my right arm. Unfortunately, the same thing happened in my left arm. I used to "mouse" with my right hand until I sta...

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It's time to replace a hardwired smoke alarm in the upstairs hallway. While this unit meets the state code, I plan to also add a unit on the first floor as well as one in the basement. Apparently there are only two smoke alarm manufacturers (Kidde and First Alarm /BKR), yet there are many models and...

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Macmungo wrote:The earliest movies seen affected me the most intensely. I can still remember the jolts of:
1)Heidi's separation from her grandfather in the 1937 movie of that name.
2)The death of Bambi's mother in "Bambi" (1942).

and maybe a third- when Old Yeller is put down.

Oddlot

I agree with the russian roulette scene from the Deerhunter. Incredible. I also second the scenes from Jaws, Wait Until Dark, Deliverance, and Psycho. I would add the scene in Psycho where she heads down to the fruit cellar to meet "mother". How about the sinking scene from the much-maligned Titanic?

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Not athletic, but I used to go to the gym 3-4 times a week for cardio and weights. I decided it was taking too much time and money, although I did enjoy it, enhanced by listening to music on the ipod. Instead I starting walking 1.5 hours a day , taking different routes around my town and the regiona...

Oddlot

Thanks to all for the great suggestions. I will check these out!

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Years ago I enjoyed the early Myst games (through Exile), but haven't played any PC games for quite awhile. Got the itch to try a few again. I prefer games with realistic detailed artwork and challenging, logic-based puzzles woven into an intriguing story line (Adventure genre). I don't care for "ca...

Oddlot

I had a wireless connection problem after the router was replaced. Windows was saying everything was fine, including the driver.

I downloaded and installed the latest driver from the card manufacturer's website. Then it worked fine.

Oddlot

I had our concrete driveway replaced about 5 yrs ago. There was a discoloration problem that became apparent after curing, so make sure you discuss this with your contractor ahead of time. It's obviously best to avoid the problem in the first place, but it can be mitigated with treatments, which the...

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A trip to the Buffalo area obviously is not comparable to going on a cruise or to Disneyworld, other than (arguably) staying on the Canadian side of the Falls. I think you have to like doing some of the more subtle things. Examples are the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Graycliff and Martin Houses, Eri...

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I also use a DVR for most programs, but I also like Uverse's multi-view feature (maybe not exactly what they call it) for monitoring cable news channels. It allows you to see the picture & sound for one channel, and picture only for three other channels (more by scrolling), on the screen at one time...

Oddlot

- Louisville Slugger plant tour (downtown L'ville).
- Churchill Downs, even if not racing.
- Second the Bourbon Trail tour.
- Kentucky Horse Park, near Lexington for personal tour of horse farms in Lexington area.
- Toyota assembly plant, Georgetown.

Oddlot

With all due respect, I would suggest counseling-- for you, in order to better deal with the resentment you have towards your parents. Not that I condone their actions, but you have offered your suggestions and they have rejected them. Unless there is some competency issues, I think it is beyond you...

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Waiting on a Train , James McCommons The author spent a year in 2008 riding the Amtrak system and meeting with many knowledgeable people to discuss Amtrak's condition and future. It sounds like it would be incredibly dry, but the author's writing skills and keen observations about the people, sight...

Oddlot

Since it sounds like these are "ad hoc" files (different for each project), a database may be overkill. I routinely work with an Excel 2010 file that has just under 200K rows; advanced filters and the types of functions you mention run almost instantaneously. I don't know what its practical limits a...

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I made several attempts over the years at using Quicken for tracking finances and spending; it just seemed way too complicated (not to use necessarily, but due to feature overload), and I gave up after not being able to get the checking account to balance. Instead I used Excel, and in a few hours I ...

Oddlot

You might find something relevant in the owner's manual about the steering wheel.
I presume you have called your parents(?). They may belong to an auto club or can offer other ideas.

Oddlot

The only suggestion I have is a motel reservation.

Oddlot

3. Do you feel comfortable with your son hauling other kids around in this car? 4. Would you feel comfortable with your son riding around in some other 16 year old kid's 40 year old 300 horsepower car? Maybe with a bunch of other kids? Further, maybe your son is mature, but does he have any "Eddie ...

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