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While I was out of town my power was shut off, the ice and food in the freezer thawed out and I spent all morning mopping rancid shrimp juice off of the floor. I've cleaned the floor and the inside of the fridge, but cannot figure out to get to the inner working of the fridge. Now that the power's back on the smell is nauseating. The smell is trapped deep in the fridge bowels. Can I pour bleach or something into the freezer and let it run through? Suggestions?!

I cashed in some bonds my late grandparents gave me when I was born- I have $350 and would like to buy something nice, symbolic, memorable, etc. I'm not talking about investing, paying bills with it- Maybe a nice watch. Other ideas?! Thanks!

I'm considering going to grad school- who should I be talking to? What should I be asking? I've just ordered a book to help me with the GRE, and will register for the test shortly. I feel like I don't even know enough about graduate work to ask decent questions about it. How do I know a good program? How does one decide full vs. part time? And financial aid?! not a clue.

Where do I start?!?!

I've been renting out my townhouse for $800 per mo. for the past ten months. I'm about to buy a car and would like to use some of this money towards a down payment, but would also like to leave enough behind for taxes and potential repairs.

The quick version: I'm renting the property for about $50 below mortgage and am also having to cover the HOA myself. Dad says I won't owe any taxes since I'm losing money, others say I will-

How much should I hold onto (of the $8000 saved). I'm thinking of using $4000 towards the car.Thanks!!!

Going to an open house later today- Going too late to bring food (and it's provided) and alcohol is a definite no. Don't wanna show up empty handed- Ideas?

We never use this fireplace because it smells so strong when burning, but would really like to- Strong gas & burning smell in the house almost immediately- Is this typical of ventless fireplaces? How is this safe? Advice/ tips? Who would I call to service this and teach me how to use safely? Is totally shut down right now...

I usually buy tuna labeled "ahi" and eat it rare (it WONderful). Today I bought this beautiful darker tuna steak labeled "fresh yellowfin tuna". Can I eat this rare as well?

Always feel so guilty staying home from work sick- Stomach bug, or food poisoning, for past few days- not contagious, I'm sure, but run-down and stomach discomfort... Anyway- Tell me it's okay... m'kay?

For some reason the brown leather looks mismatched, but have always heard not to wear dark blue and black

I have a geranium that was brought back from Ireland and would really like to get it to flourish. Right now it's one single, long, stem with some leaves. I have repeatedly cut it down to short stems and grown it back up, but it never flowers, and all the stems, save one, keep dying off. It is leaning against the wall- it can't even hold itself up! What am I doing wrong?! I'm very amateur- please be specific in your advice- references to outside resources appreciated!

I've been invited to a friend's parents' house for a celebratory dinner in a couple hours- Alcohol would not be an appropriate gift- Time is limited- Ideas? thanks!

Even at the nicest medical offices it seems that the front desk people are so rude. They are often dismissive, terse and even sarcastic. Why is this? Why don't the doctors insist upon professionalism from them? Is it just me?

Came home Tuesday night feeling crazy- achy, fever, runny nose, etc- all the symtoms of flu- bu also hearing white noise and that weird "brain shudder" too big for my head feeling I know to be lexapro withdraw- it was so bad that when I got home I took half a 10mg tab of lexapro and theraflu... felt quite sick, without brain shudders and dizziness and white noise I'd had night before... two days later, still lack of energy and a bit headachey, but a lot better... QUESTION: Was this all Lexapro withdraw? Was this a flu that happened to coincide with the withdraws? Is it typical for flu to be this short-lived- may it have been shortened by me getting a flu shot? Thanks (If you've read this far... lol)

Am looking to rent my townhouse- Okay to charge $20 non-refundable application fee to check their credit? This is how much it will cost em to file a request. Thanks!

I like carrying my planner for work, but hate having to manually transfer info. to my google calendar... Is there a palm/ pda device which is compatible with google calendar and can be set to auto-upload to GC?

I don't have an issue with folks coming to the states... (my ancestors were immigrants too) but why don't people become legal citizens? Is there too much red tape? Are they greedy- wanting the benefits of citizenship without paying taxes, etc.? Where can i find more info. on this issue?

How is this different than 'dependent'? Please include reference for additional info.

My trainer has suggested I start taking the Muscle Milk Light protein supplement. I'm hesitant to take anything that I don't much about, but in my reading this seems like a pretty straight forward supplement. Any experience?

Local rock band, struggling to find shows and attract new audience, is looking to find help from outside. How do we find and hire folks to do so?

Was the MLK holiday on Monday, January 18 in 1999?