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what size machine screws secure a power outlet to the box?
Just installed some new 120v outlets but the machine screws supplied with the power outlets are too long- does anyone know what size they are?
-n.
8 AnswersDo It Yourself (DIY)1 decade agoWhat's a good brand for corded drills?
Looking to spend around $50- interested in a corded drill for around the house projects. I'll spend more if someone can justify it. What brands should I look for. Is there a website with reviews of power tools?
7 AnswersOther - Home & Garden1 decade agoCan I file more than one 1040X?
I've already filed one 1040X, but now my empoyer has just sent me a corrected W2. Can I file an additional 1040X?
3 AnswersUnited States1 decade agoHow busy is Whistler on opening day?
Hotel prices on Thanksgiving are relatively inexpensive, but I'm afraid that Whistler will be too busy on opening day. Can anyone comment from personal experience?
1 AnswerVancouver1 decade agoWhat was the purpose of the poppy pinned on the jackets of the top gear presenters this week?
I live in the States, so I think it's a UK thing. This week Jeremy Clarkson and co. wore these pins, what do they signify?
14 AnswersReality Television1 decade agoWhat do I have to know about getting a medical license in California?
My dad is thinking about relocating to California. He's currently licensed in Ohio and has practiced there for over 30 years. He's a foreign medical grad who is double board certified in addiction and emergency medicine. Beyond what's on the California State Medical Board site, is there anything he needs to know? Are there reputable attorneys who can assist him?
1 AnswerHealth Care1 decade agoWhat does it mean to be somewhere 'with bells on'?
8 AnswersWords & Wordplay1 decade agoCan I deposit a USPS money order at my bank of america ATM?
I see that there's a routing and account number so it seems like it would cash like a check, but I've never dealt with these before so any advice would be appreciated.
1 AnswerPersonal Finance1 decade agoHow do you pronounce 'Healdsburg'? (City in Sonoma County, CA)?
3 AnswersSan Francisco1 decade agoWhat prevents me from stockpiling 'forever stamps' and selling them at a profit in 20 years?
I'm thinking arbitrage, baby! Let's assume that the increase in first class postage rates is inevitable, thus guaranteeing that the future value of my stamps is greater than today's value. What prevents me from purchasing stamps today and selling them tomorrow at a profit? Historically increases have been small but it sounds like the USPS needs to make a bigger increase to break even.
4 AnswersOther - Business & Finance1 decade agoWho besides Michelle Sorro has quit on the Apprentice?
When Michelle quit, the Donald alluded to the fact that only one other person has quit on the Apprentice. Who was it and what were the circumstances?
1 AnswerReality Television1 decade agoAre US Passport photos laminated or scanned?
My 10 year old passport has the physical photo laminated into the passport. I seem to remember seeing a recent passport and the photo was scanned and printed in the passport itself. I only ask because inkjet photos are not really suitable for laminating but they should be fine for scanning. Please assume I already understand the composition and format requirements for a passport photo.
Other - Destinations1 decade agoIs our perception of consciousness tied to the location of our eyes and ears?
Humans generally perceive their heads to be where their minds reside. If our eyes and ears were on our chests, would we think of our hearts as the seat of our consciousness?
4 AnswersPsychology1 decade agoCan DDR2 PC4200 memory run at PC5400?
I am cheap and have some PC4200 DDR2 memory lying around. Can I use it with a CPU with a 667MHz FSB that requires PC5400 memory? Is there zero chance of this working or is most DDR2 ram fairly overclockable?
7 AnswersDesktops1 decade agoI want to visit the Giant Sequoias in california but not sure how to plan my day... any advice?
For bonus points we like seeing giant windmills, so if there's anything between the sequoias and the SF bay area worth seeing, let me know.
3 AnswersSan Francisco1 decade agoDid the ThunderCats have a car?
Please settle this vigorous debate in my workplace once and for all.
1 AnswerComics & Animation1 decade agoHow do I get Media Player 11 to close properly in Vista?
Since installing Vista, I noticed that music and video files continue to play even after clicking the close button on Media Player, almost like I minimized instead. Any ideas?
2 AnswersSoftware1 decade agoWhy do sheet sets come with only two pillowcases?
Does anyone really sleep with just one pillow? I think they should come with four.
4 AnswersOther - Home & Garden1 decade agoIs Bay Area (CA) real estate a good buy right now?
Thinking of maybe buying a home in the south bay over the next 6 months or so. Does any of this talk about softness in the housing market apply to the bay area? (San Francisco/San Jose Bay Area). Historically there seems to be little correlation, in fact there was huge appreciation even through the relatively bleak post 9/11 period.
6 AnswersRenting & Real Estate1 decade ago