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• Follow Following 1 Cancelling Comcsat Business Service Sparky asked in Whatever 8 months ago 1 Answer by protosaurus…

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  What does "Sunday 4pm - 11pm" mean to you?

  1 0 If they are open and serving cocktails they also have to have "minimum food service" at all times that liquor is being served, according to the WSLCB. I also don't like the "we close when it is slow" attitude of a lot of restaurants. Pick a time and stick with it. Come up with a late night menu that you can cook with one person in the kitchen. I can guarantee that if they keep closing when it gets slow, the slow will start happening sooner and sooner. Sparky answered in Eating Out 8 months ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  1 0 Apples from last falls harvest are kept in CA (Controlled Atmosphere)storage which stops the ripening process. That is why they are available fresh year round. Sparky commented 8 months ago

• Follow Following 1 Are the new Intel based Macs more susceptable to viruses than the old PowerPC Macs? Sparky asked in Tech Products 8 months ago 2 Answers by protosaurus , infernactual…

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  3 0 I wanted to give a "thumbs Down" for excessive capitalization. Sparky commented 9 months ago

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  0 0 Is this tank above or below ground? Sparky commented 9 months ago

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  Weird metallic smell

  1 0 Was the sauce pan cast iron? Acidic food should never be cooked in cast iron. I would use a stainless steel pan in the future. Sparky answered in Cooking Tips & Tricks 9 months ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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  Where is the cheapest source for an Onkyo turntable stylus that's 30 years old?

  0 0 Some definitions of the parts so you will know what you are looking for when buying replacements: The "stylus" is the little microscopic part that rides in the groove of the record. It is attached to the "cantilever", which is attached up inside the "cartridge" If the cantilever is bent it would be wise to replace the whole cartridge as the super tiny wires and magnets up inside the cartridge body are probably compromised as well. Sparky answered in Other - Science & Tech. 9 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  Any awesome pizza dough recipes?

  0 0 I use this recipe to make pizza with a pizza stone. It works really well. First, get a digital scale. For consistent results you need to weigh your flour. 8 oz. unbleached AP flour 8 oz. bread flour 10 fl. oz. warm water 2 1/2 t active dry yeast 1 1/2 t sugar 1 T kosher salt Put all ingredients in the bowl of your mixer and mix with the dough hook for 5 minutes. Let it rest for 15 minutes. Mix on medium speed for 5 minutes. Divide in half and put each ball in a bowl that has been lightly oiled with olive oil. Let it rise. Make pizza! Sparky answered in Other-Food & Drink 9 months ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

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  Where can I find a burr coffee grinder for use with Chemex under $50?

  5 0 Kyocera makes a ceramic burr grinder for around $45-50. Amazon carries it as do some specialty kitchen stores. Sparky answered in Coffee & Tea 9 months ago Answer, comment & read 2 more answers »

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