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    Prophecy 2012 Inca, Egyptian, Mayan, and Aztec... End of the world?

    To be honest, I do too. Conbine it with SciFi and Fantasy and i'm in. I heard that in the Middle Ages the Europeans believed in 1997 the world would end. Didn't happen. So, this probably won't either.
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    Talk to me about molting....

    Ooohhh!! I will tell Ethel that you think her name is funny. That will probably make her mad. You don't want to make her mad. Or so the one eyed, three legged and emotionally scarred cat nextdoor will tell you.
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    Talk to me about molting....

    He is an indoor bird. I am pretty sure that is why he has never molted. Lately, I have been putting his cage outside with the hens. We have a small urban backyard. So, when he is on the patio he is with them. Eventhough, he is up high my Ethel still seems to steal food from him. Thats when...
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    Prophecy 2012 Inca, Egyptian, Mayan, and Aztec... End of the world?

    2012 is already on Netflix Instant. Yes, it is that bad of a movie. The reviews are scathing - this is from people that would watch only anything. If this has anything to do with the perdiction, who knows.
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    Talk to me about molting....

    My chickens are molting but for some reason my little society finch has never lost a feather.
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    Talk to me about molting....

    It must be that time of year. My NHR is molting like crazy. She is not quite a year. So, I don't know why. My other two are dropping feathers here and there. My Redstar or RIR (don't know what the heck she it - just cute) has stopped laying and looks like she may go into a serious molt...
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    Cell Phones???

    Slowly, some of these zoning rules are being changed as more people say add chickens or compact windmills. If enough people try to persue urban homesteading, these bylaws/guidelines (most are actually not laws) will have to be changed.
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    Prophecy 2012 Inca, Egyptian, Mayan, and Aztec... End of the world?

    We use to talk about this quite often in many of my anthro classes. The exact idea of 'end of the world' for the MesoAmericans is probably not what it means for Europeans. The Mayan calendar is complex and has many eras. Each one was a period of 'rebirth' not complete destruction and the end...
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    Cell Phones???

    SS means different things to different people. In my opnion, there is not enough arable land to support all families to homestead. (In our country, over 77% of the population lives in cities. In the world, the percentage is much higher. Could you imagine if all these people moved out into...
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    Cell Phones???

    Don't mean to make you feel bad or weird. That statement came from someone that is trying to determine the best way to stream digital internet video to her TV. Not use to always roughing it. I did live in West Africa for a few months without running water. But we did have TV and phone...
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    Cell Phones???

    Not having phones or running water until about 20 years ago! Where did you grow up? My grandparents are in their 80s and they had phones and indoor plumbing all their lives. So did my parents. To be honest, I didn't think their were any places left in the US without these animities. Just my...
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    Best way to watch internet movies on TV?

    Don't think I will buy a projector in the near future. Still, seriously considering using Roku. The idea of having to use my laptop to directly watch movies does not appeal to me. It is used quite often for school and other things. I do have a laptop out in the garage that crashed this...
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    Best way to watch internet movies on TV?

    Hmmm!! We still get high speed through Comcast. I here that they have caps on how much you can use it each month. Do you still get standard cable? Also, what type of TV do you use? We don't have HD just the old fashioned tube type.
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    Best way to watch internet movies on TV?

    Is it good enough to cancel digital cable? It seems like everything on demand and on digital is already on Netflix instant. The only problem with Roku is you can't watch Hulu.
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    Best way to watch internet movies on TV?

    I want to hook up my laptop to my TV to watch movies on the internet. Personally, sick of staring at a small screen. I was looking at a Roku digital player sold through Netflix for $80 with free shipping. Problem is that it is geared for Netflix and Amazon movies only. Pretty sure that I...
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    Cell Phones???

    Also, if you call 911 the call has to tap into all available coverage areas no matter your plan. That's why you could call out in the middle of nowhere. Of course, I use my cell to call home not just 911. Plan on keeping it, too.
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    Cell Phones???

    Just looked at virgin mobile phones. The cheapest one is actually free. I'm not sure if you have to have a plan or agreement. Figure it is like the other ones. Top up with $20 to get a phone number.
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    Natural Pain meds

    From personal experience, stretching and focused weight training helps quite a bit. Also, weightloss for those overweight helps a lot with back and joint problems. Not suggesting he is overweight. Is there a gym nearby that offers personal training? Or do you have a doctor that is more...
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    Cell Phones???

    No, you are not old. I am in my 20s and hate cell to cell calls. I had roommates that insisted we not have a house phone. It ended up costing quite a bit that school year. Housephones are much cheaper than a cell especially if you are calling locally. Calling cards for long distance is also...
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    Cell Phones???

    I have Virgin Mobile, too. I really like it. Only use my cell phone for emergencies. Their phones start at around $15 or $20. The cheap ones are nice. They even have internet connection.
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