Measuring the 12 volt line on old PC power supply

I am using an old PC power supply for powering the monitor and other 12 volt things on a computer in stead of the usual wall-warts . I measured the 12 volt line and it was pretty low - actually a little below 11 volts . I figured it was bad so I dug others out of the junk box and found that all measured way below 12 VDC . Any of you use these...

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traveling to Asia again

I will be in Singapore for three days, and Malaysia for two days on business. I will have little time to see anything but the office. I have been to China many times. I like it because the children do not outnumber the adults! I guess I will find out if the same is try in Singapore and Johr Bahru, Malaysia. When are you travelling...

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Freezing greens

I know that lettuces do not freeze well, but I'm wondering if it would be feasible to wash, pat dry and freeze romaine, kale, etc. for VitaMix purposes? I usually do not eat up (or drink up!) a head of romaine or bunch of kale before it goes bad. So I'm thinking that even though washing, freezing, then eating lettuc would taste yucky, it...

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Different opinions/life styles/temperaments

I have followed everyone's opinions on the matter of 'tirades' with much interest, having "lived" on internet groups since the late 90s - and there were many disagreements. I think I have learned a thing or two. The written word makes arguments seem a lot more harsh, since visual input that can deflect the seriousness of the argument, is missing. Maybe some folks here are not so used to this form of communication - and it worries...

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The couch n love seat gifting.....explained. :)

That I intend to give, are older but very usable for some family that doesn't have one! They've been sitting on my carport for a year now and i didn't get rid of them because I planned on putting them in the property place that i am redoing in another town. BUT. I decided yesterday after going over things in my head as...

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European Shares Close Flat on Merkel Comments.

*European shares closed flat on Thursday oaring gains earlier in the day after German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated her opposition to jointly issued euro bonds and calls to change the role of the European Central Bank in the fight against the euro zone debt crisis.***  *The FTSEurofirst 300 index 902.39 0.16 (+0.02%) <http://adf.ly/3uGQr>...

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Missed Rolex Submariner 14060

"...I prefer my politicians to publicly show a little restraint and consideration for austerity when it comes to their personal jewellery - and let's face it; a watch is jewellery. By not being ostentatious in their choice of wristwatch they are demonstrating a form of "belonging" with the vast majority of the electorate. After...

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Walnut Stuffed Turkey Breast with Cider Gravy

Servings: 10 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and quartered 3/4 lb large shallots, quartered 3 cups fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup apple cider1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar2 Tbsp flourSalt and ground black pepper1 cup roasted walnuts1 1/2 tsp dried thyme1/4 tsp ground sage2 tsp canola oil, divided 1/2...

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The real of Iron Lady

From my childhood I've been trained and tutored to view Sita with tremendous compassion, extreme reverence and even pity. Over the centuries, this is how she has been viewed. Tears and Sita have been inseparable. Talking about her, singing her tale, thinking about her, people usually have wet eyes. One doesn't have to...

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Sweating - Dripping sweat

Sweating is your body's way of releasing excess body heat to maintain an ideal core temperature of 98.6° Fahrenheit. When you exercise or are exposed to the elements on a hot day, your body will release sweat through the millions of sweat glands located all over your skin. The sweat then evaporates, releasing the heat...

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What every relation should be like

A man called the government office where I work and requested an estimate of his benefits upon retirement. After I gave him the information, he went on to enquire about his wife's benefits. I asked if she had ever worked. "She has worked all her life making me happy". he replied. That was nice I commented, but had she ever contributed...

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recommendation for food processor

I Love vitamix but there are some recipes that also involve the use of a food processor. Can anyone make a recommendation? Some recipes need The Kitchen Aid 12 cup. 700 watt motor, has dough blade, etc.  I have a 14 Cup, which also has a slicer, shredder and bread dough attachment. Easy to use. Easy to clean.Chopping blade is Sharp!...

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Lost Sleep Steals 15% of Testosterone

We told you recently why testosterone is vital to your good health. But new research shows that lack of sleep can slash your vital stores of testosterone.  The news comes from Dr. Eve Van Cauter. She's a medical professor and directs sleep research at the University of Chicago Clinical Research Center. She's just...

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using the Variable and switching the left sw

I know that you turn the machine on, turn the variable to 10, and then hit the high button, WHEN MAKING ICE CREAM, right? I also do other stuff. Recently I made a coffee cake and mixed the ingredients (on variable one) and low and poured it into a cake pan, baked it and it came out fabulous. My question is when I make a juice smoothie...

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