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So Do Those Headlight Restoration Kits Actually Work?

Commented by econobiker:
5:44 PM on January 31, 2012

One problem with the glass headlights is weight of the glass and cost versus plastic headlights.

That said, plastic headlights are crap- this from a former owner of a '95 Dodge Neon and current owner of an '03 PT Cruiser and '01 Elantra both with fogged plastic lights though the PT is worse overall.

Bank Of America Debit Card Fiasco Resulted In 20% Jump In Closed Accounts

Commented by econobiker:
5:21 PM on January 23, 2012

The terminology is "phased roll-out of new fees". Start in smaller markets and roll up to the larger ones. Instead some BOA empty suit VP was banking on the additional profits to bump up the 2011 balance sheet. Oops didn't work like that...

Warning Signs Of Rental Scams

Commented by econobiker:
2:10 PM on January 23, 2012

Yeah, but that guy will have a phone number and want to show you a unit in person. Most of these scams are about arm's length deals-

Something like this used to be standard:
"I AM A MISSONARY WHO IS TRANSFERING TO NIGERIA FOR MY CHURCHS OUTREACH TO CONVERT HEATHENS TO GOD. I HAVE TO SUBLEASE MY APPARTMENTTHAT COST ME USD$1500 MONTH FOR ONLY USD$900 PER MONTH. I SEEK TO REQUIRE ONE MONTH DEPOSIT AND ONE MONTH UPFRONT AND I WILL SEND THE CHECK FOR THE EXTRA TO THE LANDLORD PER EACH MONTHLY. PLEASE SEND ME THE VALUE FUNDS VIA WESTERN UNION. PRAISE TO BE GOD FOR YOU AND BLESS YOU ALL."

But now they got slicker and copy pictures from for sale homes etc and actually write with correct English grammar.

ebolamonkeyman.com
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Ron Paul Says Senator Son Detained By TSA For Refusing Pat-Down

Commented by econobiker:
2:04 PM on January 23, 2012

Whoah there- a US politician who actually flew commercial and was NOT on some business/lobbyest/multi-millionaire actor 's private jet?

Now that is news-worthy!!!

Walmart Casts Itself As "Retail American Idol" In Search For New Products

Commented by econobiker:
5:13 PM on January 20, 2012

Walmart is now a reverse monopoly (ie buyer dictating what the manufactures sell for) and should be broken up.

Walmart Casts Itself As "Retail American Idol" In Search For New Products

Commented by econobiker:
5:11 PM on January 20, 2012

And don't forget "partnering" with the manufacturer for at least a couple of years so that Walmart ends up knowing all the costs and trade secrets with which to pummel the existing maker down or to use to pummel the future lower cost maker down with.

Arrested Traveler Says She Shouldn't Be Held Responsible Because TSA Didn't Spot Her Handgun

Commented by econobiker:
3:43 PM on January 20, 2012

Dis-bar her from her profession for a period of time. Lawyers should know better.

Keeping Your Garage Floor Skidmark-Free

Commented by econobiker:
3:42 PM on January 20, 2012

Sounds like you have an awesome setup.

I have wanted a garage with a house inside it. At various times I had floated the idea- buy an industrial warehouse and move a single wide or double wide trailer into it, past both the 1st and 2nd wife. Response: "No!" x both wives over a 15 year period.

My second, more open minded wife, even nixed that idea with the bonus to her of having a massive area for yard sale stuff. #2 wife would be open to loft space, though, but not with cars parked in/next to the dining room, and we live in the Southeast US so lofts are not so common...

Enjoy the garage, buddy...

Arrested Traveler Says She Shouldn't Be Held Responsible Because TSA Didn't Spot Her Handgun

Commented by econobiker:
3:32 PM on January 20, 2012

They say most 'LEGAL' gun owners are mature, responsible people when it comes to their firearms.

Remember that mature, responsible and legal gun owners are not who sells papers or generates clicks. It is the immature, irresponsible, and illegal gun possessors who attract the news-tainment industry's so- called "reporters".

Arrested Traveler Says She Shouldn't Be Held Responsible Because TSA Didn't Spot Her Handgun

Commented by econobiker:
3:27 PM on January 20, 2012

Notice that she is a lawyer. Of course she is an idiot who thinks that the law does not apply to her.

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