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When I can buy regular AP flour at 1/3rd the price of bread flour, is it worth paying the extra or can I make do with AP flour? I am making breads in a machine (2 pound loaves). 10 points for the best advice.

Old machine won't recognize any kind of USB devices (flash memory etc.) and it does not have a CDRW drive.

I was thinking of a SATA/IDE to USB adaptor device, but didn't want to waste my money if it is not going to work. Any one have suggestions?

(dangling a 10 point "carrot" for best answer)

New PC - Vista :-( Old hard drive has Win98

Will the adaptor just plug and play or will I lose data in the process? Old hard drive works just fine, but no way to interconnect!!!

PLEASE HELP!

How long should a pre-trip inspection take (for the test)? I know when I do a roadside inspection, it takes about 1 hour for a 5 axle combination, but that entails a full inspection of the brakes, measuring pushrods and brake chambers etc.

Also, when doing the airbrake check portion, do I need to physically pull on the slack adjusters to make sure they are proper?

Any help is appreciated

I owe about $6200 on a card. I plan on paying it off at income tax time. My question : The CC company has been milking me for money for the past 15 years, and I just can't justify giving them more than I have to. Any hints on how to negotiate a lower payoff? I don't want to just make an offer if they would have settled for less than my offer.

Experiences, advice - anyone?

FYI- I am done with credit. Took a FPU class, and learned tons! All cash now.

I want to order a new 2007 Mustang convertable, but would like to get it in a custom color. I am a seasoned negotiator when it comes to new car dealers, however, I only ever bought new cars from dealer stock. I have never actually custom ordered one with the specs I want from the factory. Is the price still as negotiable or must I pay MSRP? Also, about how long does a factory delivery take from time of order? What do I do with my trade in while the car is ordered? And finally, I love a color available in another model line (the F-150), but would like our Mustang in that color - which is not offered in the Mustang line. Is this possible? or would I be better off just getting it in a plain color, and going to a body shop to have the color I want, and take delivery from dealer stock? Thanks!!