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I recently purchased a Canon Powershot SX 20IS (merry christmas to me). Here's a few test shots:The Plastic Poinsetta - Auto Mode-Full Zoom(20X) from 18' away-Christmas Ornament - Program Mode-Super Macro-No FlashBailey w/ Santa Hat - Auto Mode-Auto FlashAll images were resized to 800x600

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Quote, originally posted by Cruxless Â»I'm stuck at work, Bah Humbug!You're not alone. I'm on duty until 2:00PM today. At least I'll be home in time for dinner. Your shift will be over before you know it.Merry Christmas!

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Quote, originally posted by K-NINE Â»Something I thought was going to be simple is getting more confusing all the time. I spent about a week reading reviews and specs last month before I bought my BluRay player. I was leaning toward a PS3 but just don't have the time for gaming like I used to. I bou...

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Jake75,I've been using the Auto Dry system for years and it really does work well if you do it right. Here's a couple of tips to get a perfect spot free wash. 1. You need to keep the entire car wet until you're ready for the spot free rinse. If the section you just washed is allowed to dry before th...

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I saw Queensryche last night in Clifton Park. They were one of my favorites in the 90's but I never got a chance to see them live until last night. They were awesome! 4 of the band members are over 50yrs old but you wouldn't have known it. They played for 2 1/2 hrs straight, no breaks. I'm blown awa...

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It sounds like you're using the wrong type of filter wrench. I use an end cap filter wrench-65mm w/ a 3/8" socket extension. You really can't use a strap style wrench for the reasons you described, no room to work. The next time you do an oil change, use an end cap wrench and try using a floor ...

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Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly Â»I believe they are the vent ducts under the front seats, just like the 1st Gen AWD Models. You are correct, there are two ducts under each front seat. I found them while searching for my cell phone that had dropped under the passenger seat.

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The filter is to the left of the oil drain pan if you are facing the engine from the front of the car. I have done 3 oil changes so far on my 09 and did not need to raise the car. It's pretty easy to get to.

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The radio was locked on my wife's G5 when we bought it. A call to XM solved the problem. You don't need the dealer to unlock it. Call 1-800-967-2346.

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Try a syringe, like Brian suggested. She will probably figure out what you're doing after a couple doses and resist. If that happens, try this: get some cold cuts (bologna or ham works well), use one hand to form a small cup with a slice of meat and the other hand to pour the medicine into the cup y...

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I was in the Bahamas last week on vacation. I took this one at Atlantis in Nassau.

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Thanks Brian, great find! lunch is free today!

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I lived in Germany in the 80's, so I'm disqualified too. I wonder when the red cross started that. I gave blood every 3-4 months while living in Germany. It was strongly encouraged by Army brass that everyone give blood as often as they could.

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Congrats to your Steelers!!! It was a great Super Bowl. The 4th quarter was awesome.

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This was sent to me at work, it gets a little boring a couple minutes in but stick with it, the last 2 minutes are hysterical. http://www.freakybestmanspeech.com/

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The dipstick does have a pink dot in the center of the handle. I just did mine this week and it was very easy. The filter sits right next to the oil pan and came off easily. You need a cap style socket (65-67mm) to remove the filter. I got one at Autozone for $5.99.

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ehoff121 is right, you're cruise control is turned on.

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I have liked the Steelers since I was a kid in the 70's. The Steelers were football Gods! Pittsburgh will win by a touchdown!

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You can take it anywhere you want. make sure to save your receipts as proof of oil changes and tire rotations. If you do need warranty work down the road, you can prove proper maintenance.

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If you're thinking about the Zune, don't go bigger than 16GB. Everything larger is hard drive based and are prone to skipping when used for jogging, skiing, biking, etc. The smaller players are flash based and not prone to skipping (no moving parts). I'm pretty sure the smaller Ipods are flash based...

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I prefer an mp3 player over an Ipod. Most of them today come with built in FM radio, play videos and display photos. MP3 players are usually a lot cheaper than Ipods. My wife has a Sandisk Sansa and my daughter has a Microsoft Zune. Both are nice players with lots of features for about half the pric...

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It looks like this happened shortly after I left work today. I work in emergency management for NY. I logged in when I got home to get some details. I can confirm that everyone got off the plane safely. There are no serious injuries. I give the pilot a lot of credit for steering it to the water. Thi...

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I've seen several rollovers this winter. The main cause always seems to be overreacting to a situation. Slam on the brakes, jerk the wheel and spin out of control. It actually happened to a snow plow last week on the Thruway, flipped it right over. I agree with you, if you can't drive in it, move to...

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Quote, originally posted by K-NINE »You using the money you had set aside for Super Bowl tickets? I know, that was so wrong. You're close, it is Super Bowl related: http://www.giants.com/cruiselanding.aspGood Luck to your Steelers this year!!! now, we better stop hijacking this thread.

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Quote, originally posted by GoodVibErations2004 »my wife and I are going on a honeymoon to the bahamas in march so I will post some awesome pix after thatWhen will you be in the Bahamas? my wife and I will be there from 03/09/09-03/13/09. We are going to Nassau, Grand Bahama and Great Stirrup Cay. S...

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What everyone else said applies to the hatch, the glass is fixed and the hatch unlocks with the remote or manually. As far as the cupholder, its a lousy design, but it is adjustable. You should have 2 inserts. One is fixed and one is adjustable (about 1/2" in either direction). If your passenge...

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Try moving the antenna to a different spot. They usally get installed near the rear view mirror or along the A pillar. It may be mounted too close to the headliner, which can block the signal to the antenna.

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Quote, originally posted by kunkstyle Â»1) How do you lock yourself out of the vibe? I thought that was rather tough...I got locked out once by one of my dogs. I stopped for gas, shut off the engine and tossed the keys on the seat. My dog jumped into the seat, stepped on the remote and locked me out...

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That's a tough decision. The spoiler would look good but serves no real purpose other than cosmetics. I believe you already have the moon and tunes package in your Vibe, so you've got decent audio. If I had your Vibe, I would probably get the ventvisors. I don't think $250 would significantly improv...

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Wow! This is a bad mess you got dragged into. Your parents are irresponsible people who are not likely to change. It sounds to me like you have your head on straight and are trying to do the right thing but they are taking advantage of you. Your wife and daughter have to come first here. You need to...

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The PH3614 is correct for the 2.4. Personally, I wouldn't use a fram filter, I've read bad things about them. Other options are the Purolator Pure One-PL14477 or K&N - HP1003 or Mobil1 - M1103. I use the K&N if its in stock or the Purolator Pure One, never had a problem with either.

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It sounds like everyone put you in the right direction with the bottled water and diet changes. I hope it helps. We recently adopted another dog who had food issues. The previous owner was feeding him the most expensive stuff that Hill's Science Diet makes($50.00/bag) because he was diagnosed with f...

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Bump for a great christmas video!

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Quote, originally posted by modern_orestes Â»getting a new 09 GT tomorrow. question about the taptronic shifting...while you have it in drive, and moving... can you nudge it over into the tapshift station? or do you have to start out moving in that position?You can engage it while driving or from a ...

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Quote, originally posted by IMakeVibes Â»BTW, just curiously since I've never seen temperatures that cold (and don't plan to), these things happening in cold weather with the Vibes, do they happen with other vehicles as well or just our Vibes?Yes, it happens with all cars when it gets that cold. Thi...

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It's just starting here. We're supposed to get 10-16" by tonight. My back is still sore from cutting up and stacking the tree that came down last week, now I have to snowblow and shovel. At least I'll have a little fun later tonight when I take the sled out for a spin.

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Are you talking about Hurricane Isabel? I was in VA Beach for that mess. We went 4 days with no power at Sandbridge. There were sand dunes over 6' high blown onto the roads, trees down everywhere you looked and the fences to the Back Bay refuge were washed away. The Corona stallions were wandering u...

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There are downed power lines everywhere around here. We have power, but people 3 blocks away do not. There are still 120,000 homes without power in the Albany area. It's a real mess around here. My daughter has 2 friends staying with us because they have no power at their homes. All the fire departm...

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Quote, originally posted by GoodVibErations2004 Â»that looks uncomfortably close to the vibe as well....... or maybe its just the perspective. glad to hear theres no damage.It was very close to hitting the Vibe. Branches were extended about 6 feet across the driveway. If the Vibe wasn't under the ca...

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Quote, originally posted by Herb Â»Wow, you're really lucky that you didn't sustain more damage. You going to take down the rest of the tree as well? Sorta looks odd now.Glad no one got hurtYes, the rest of the tree is coming down. I wanted to get it down today but I couldn't. I have a friend who is...

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Friday was not a good day. We were woken up at 3:00am when the tree in our front yard was brought down by ice. It landed against the front of the house. I spent all day cutting it up and piling it up on the curb. Today I have to drop what is left standing and cut that up too. I am happy to report th...

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Lets see...1 turkey in my 99 Ford Explorer-minor damage1 snowbank in my 06 Vibe-no damage1 frog in my 09 Vibe... this was funny, I hit it late at night in the Adirondacks and thought he glanced off the bumper, the next morning I heard my daughter scream and ran outside, he was stuck in the front gri...

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The piece you are asking about is a removable plastic cover. It allows access to the rear wiper motor.

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It hasn't been colder than 20 degrees here in NY yet, but my 09 heats up very well. I can't leave it on full for more than 5 minutes or I'm roasting. It was the same with my 06 Vibe. You may want to have the dealer check your coolant and thermostat.

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The autodimming mirror should have it in the kit that comes with it. You can try contacting the company that makes the mirror, they may be able to sell it to you. Another option would be to go to home depot and look for wiremold in the electrical section. It comes in various lenghts and thickness an...

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It happens to me at the start of winter every year, you would think I'd remember!

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The last time I climbed Mt. Washington was around 1997. I was driving a chevy corsica and remember losing a hubcap on the way down. The brakes got so hot, both hubcaps on the front wheels warped, but I only lost one of them. I would up for a day trip out there this summer. It's a cool place with out...

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I finally got around to investigating the source of my rattle. It was a wad of crumpled electric tape sticking to the wiring for the gear shift light. I wanted to get pics, but my camera is having issues and I think it may be time for a new one. Here's how I found it:1. remove the shift knob, it jus...

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I went on Cooper's website, that looks like a nice tire. Cooper is offering a free 45 day road test on this tire. See if Pep Boys is participating. If you don't like them, you can give them back. http://www.coopertires.com/cs4/CS4_Information.pdfRoad Test details are on page 7 of the pdf linked above.

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I have never owned Hankooks, but I have run Cooper Lifeliners before. They are a good all season touring tire with long tread life. Which Cooper model is on sale?

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