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-<fs large>Welcome!</fs>\\ <fs medium>Hello! And welcome to Steve's Wiki to help you keep up with things. If you have any suggestions for additions or changes, please let me know so I can improve this site. I won't take offense no matter how mundane. Or drop me a note to say hello and tell me what you found helpful.</fs>\\+<fs medium>Hello! And welcome to Steve's Treasury of Knowledge for Users (TOKU) Wiki. If you have any suggestions for additions or changes, please let me know so I can improve this site. I won't take offense no matter how mundane. Or drop me a note to say hello and tell me what you found helpful.</fs>\\
 Thanks in advance! [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Wiki suggestion|click to send me a message]] Thanks in advance! [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Wiki suggestion|click to send me a message]]
  
-===shameless promotion(s)=== +=== shameless promotion(s) — No cost ways to thank me for this wiki ===
-Kim Komando has an excellent and free daily tips newsletter that I've found very useful.  If you sign up for this free newsletter (you can cancel at any time), use [[https://www.komando.com/friends/?referralCode=njb5uy0&refSource=copy|this link]] to sign up for the newsletter and I get a referral bonus.  Again, no cost to you; and you help me get a bonus.  (End of shameless promotion!!)+
  
-If you decide to sign up with [[usmobile_plans|US mobile]], could you use the following code: XXX so that we will both benefit. Thank you. +Kim Komando has an excellent and free daily tips newsletter that I've found very useful. If you sign up for this free newsletter (you can cancel at any time), use [[https://www.komando.com/friends/?referralCode=njb5uy0&refSource=copy|this link]] to sign up for the newsletter and I get a referral bonus. Again, no cost to you; and you help me get a bonus. (End of shameless promotion!!) 
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 +If you decide to sign up with [[:usmobile_plans|US mobile]], please use the following code: 3BAD6D17 or [[https://www.usmobile.com/referrals?referrer=3BAD6D17&name=Steven&utm_page_url=monster_referral|this link]] so that we will both benefit. Thank you.
  
 == Groups/Projects == == Groups/Projects ==
  
-  * [[:lexingtoncomputergroup|Lexington Computer and Technology Group, LCTG]] (about, joining, past and future meetings, videos)\\ [[lctg_speaker_schedule|[SCHEDULE link]]] [[lctg_in_the_works|[Potential Topics link]]] +  *  [[:lexingtoncomputergroup|Lexington Computer and Technology Group, LCTG]] (about, joining, past and future meetings, videos) \\  [[:lctg_speaker_schedule|[SCHEDULE link]]] [[:lctg_in_the_works|[Potential Topics link]]] 
-    * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za9oioR5q0n1SX8fxCQip4lm|All recorded LCTG presentation Videos]] +      * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za9oioR5q0n1SX8fxCQip4lm|All recorded LCTG presentation Videos]] 
-    * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za_pIsfbAhapLcAXkHaZWUhQ|Physics and Astronomy LCTG presentations]]  +      * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za_pIsfbAhapLcAXkHaZWUhQ|Physics and Astronomy LCTG presentations]] 
-    * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8pvD3w88hTBmXuolLjC1HL|Medicine LCTG presentations]] +      * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8pvD3w88hTBmXuolLjC1HL|Medicine LCTG presentations]] 
-  +
   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8bfmYBELf9C7zSzjYx0Mrl|Career Path videos]] on Nursing, Justice of the Peace, Dentist, and others   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8bfmYBELf9C7zSzjYx0Mrl|Career Path videos]] on Nursing, Justice of the Peace, Dentist, and others
   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8Lm3B2sJok-F_M318jyBqr|BNUG video playlist on YouTube]] (see also [[:bnug_videos|this BNUG videos listing]])   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za8Lm3B2sJok-F_M318jyBqr|BNUG video playlist on YouTube]] (see also [[:bnug_videos|this BNUG videos listing]])
-  * [[upcoming BNUG meetings]] +  * [[:upcoming_bnug_meetings|upcoming BNUG meetings]]
   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za-ta1aUGUuebW2AGsrb3IkS|Playlist of Cooking Videos we have produced]]   * [[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIJpI9E__Za-ta1aUGUuebW2AGsrb3IkS|Playlist of Cooking Videos we have produced]]
-  * [[doubletalk|Scientific Discoveries?]] +  * [[:doubletalk|Scientific Discoveries]] 
-  * [[hybrid meeting notes|Proposed hybrid meeting setup and operation]] . [[hybrid_meetings|hybrid meeting discussion]]+  * [[:hybrid_meeting_notes|Proposed hybrid meeting setup and operation]] . [[:hybrid_meetings|hybrid meeting discussion]] 
 +  * [[:class_wiki_101|Class Wiki 101]]
  
-====Research====+==== Research ====
  
-  * [[oil provider research 2019]] +  * <bg #f1c40f>*NEW*</bg> [[:oil_research|oil provider research 2025]] 
-  * [[oil provider research 2022]] with prices and information as of 7/18/2022 +  * [[:oil_provider_research_2019|oil provider research 2019]] 
-  * [[Heatpump Research]]+  * [[:oil_provider_research_2022|oil provider research 2022]] with prices and information as of 7/18/2022 
 +  * [[:heatpump_research|Heatpump Research]] 
 +  * [[:online_jewish_hh_services|Online Jewish HH Services]] 
 +  * [[:cooking_oils|Cooking Oils and Butters]] 
 +  * [[:reducing_red_meat|considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]] 
 +  * [[:lctg20250611|Comparing AI Chatbots June 2025 (presentation materials)]] 
 +  * [[:evconsiderations|Electric Vehicle Info]] 
 +  * [[:buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]] 
 +  * [[:memorycards|Memory Card Info]] 
 +  * [[:browser_annoyances|Removing all those ads your browser presents]] 
 +  * [[:ai_papers|AI Engine Comparison]] 
 +  * [[:career_directions_for_computer_science_students|career directions for computer science students]] 
 +  * [[:moving_away_from_usa|Considerations if you're planning on moving to another country]] 
 +  * [[:storing_your_car|What to do with your car if you’re going to be away for a long while]]
  
-  * [[Online Jewish HH Services]] +  * [[:eyeglass_labs|Online eyeglass providers]] 
-  * [[cooking oils|Cooking Oils and Butters]] +  * [[:portable_air_conditioners|Portable air conditioners]] 
-  * [[reducing_red_meat| considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]] +  * [[:eggs_with_breakfast|Eggs with breakfast]] 
-  * [[lctg20250611|Comparing AI Chatbots June 2025 (presentation materials)]] +  * [[:hole_in_basement_concrete|Dealing with Radon concerns from holes in basement concrete]] in an older house 
-  * [[evconsiderations|Electric Vehicle Info]]+  * [[:noise_bylaw|Lexington Noise Bylaw summary]] 
 +  * [[:cash_out_life_insurance_policy|Cash out Life Insurance Policy]] 
 +  * [[:antihystamines|Antihistamines]] 
 +  * [[:decaffeinated_coffee|Decaffeinated Coffee]] 
 +  * [[:notetaking|Notetaking]] 
 +  * [[:about_coq10|About CoQ10]] 
 +  * [[:cow_coconut_almond_milks|Cow & Coconut & Almond Milks]] comparison
  
-  * [[buy_laptop_sans_windows|Researching how to buy a laptop without Windows and save money]] +=== Security ===
-  * [[MemoryCards|Memory Card Info]] +
-  * [[browser_annoyances|Removing all those ads your browser presents]] +
-  * [[ai_papers|AI Engine Comparison]]+
  
-  * [[moving_away_from_usa|Considerations if you're planning on moving to another country]] +  * [[:security_presentation|Presentation/information on using password safes]] 
-  * [[storing your car|What to do with your car if you’re going to be away for a long while]]+  * [[:home_security_systems|Home security systems]] 
 +  * [[:prevent_license_plate_theft|License Plate Theft - what is it, how to prevent it]] 
 +  * [[:internet_service|Internet Service Considerations]] including, how much speed do YOU neeed 
 +  * [[:passkey|Passwords vs Passkeys]] 
 +  * [[:bypassing_the_login_password|bypassing the login password]]
  
-  * [[eyeglass_labs|Online eyeglass providers]] +=== iPhone/iPad ===
-  * [[portable air conditioners|Portable air conditioners]] +
-  * [[Eggs with breakfast]] +
-  * [[hole_in_basement_concrete|Dealing with Radon concerns from holes in basement concrete]] in an older house +
-  * [[noise_bylaw|Lexington Noise Bylaw summary]] +
-  * [[Cash out Life Insurance Policy]] +
-  * [[Antihystamines|]] +
-  * [[Decaffeinated Coffee]]+
  
-===Security=== +  * [[:recommended_iphone_apps|Some Recommended iPhone Applications]] 
-  * [[security_presentation|Presentation/information on using password safes]] +  * iPad: [[:ship_an_ipad|Ship an iPad]] . [[:setup_an_ipad|Setup an iPad]] 
-  * [[home_security_systems|Home security systems]] +  * [[:cell_phone_services|Cell Phone service Comparison]] 
-  * [[prevent_license_plate_theft|License Plate Theft - what is it, how to prevent it]] +  * [[:iphone_comparison|iPhone Comparison]] 
-  * [[internet_service|Internet Service Considerations]] including, how much speed do YOU neeed +  * [[:internet_service|internet _service]]
-  * [[passkey|Passwords vs Passkeys]] +
-  * [[bypassing the login password|]]+
  
-===iPhone/iPad=== +  * [[:video_project_planning|Video Project Planning]] . [[:trueimages_talent_release|talent release form]] 
-  * [[recommended_iphone_apps|Some Recommended iPhone Applications]] +  * [[:vital_tools_connect|Vital Tools Connect - meeting notes (CCAL)]]
-  * iPad: [[Ship an iPad]] . [[Setup an iPad]] +
-  * [[cell_phone_services|Cell Phone service Comparison]] +
-  * [[iPhone Comparison]] +
-  * [[:internet _service]]+
  
-  * [[Video Project Planning]] . [[trueimages_talent_release|talent release form]] +== Recent Wiki page changes ==
-  * [[vital_tools_connect|Vital Tools Connect - meeting notes (CCAL)]]+
  
- 
- 
-==Recent Wiki page changes== 
 {{changes>ns=-se&type=create,edit&excludedpages=cs200_a3,bu_titleix_resources,temvgoodbyetest,temp,sidebar,isenberg_history,sfodec2023,isenbergpix02,isenbergpix01,plagiarism,blackboardtips,cs200_facilitator_checklist,se,zoomish_more,bypassing_the_login_password}} {{changes>ns=-se&type=create,edit&excludedpages=cs200_a3,bu_titleix_resources,temvgoodbyetest,temp,sidebar,isenberg_history,sfodec2023,isenbergpix02,isenbergpix01,plagiarism,blackboardtips,cs200_facilitator_checklist,se,zoomish_more,bypassing_the_login_password}}
  
-==Recent additions of note== +== Recent additions of note ==
- +
- +
- +
-[[https://www.youtube.com/@AirlineVideos|Live airline videos]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5flwCqqPqUQ|JFK]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2_B1Ugr4YU|LAX runway 25]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh_-wBgrVX0|LAX runway 24]]+
  
 +[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh_-wBgrVX0|LAX runway 24]]
  
 == Popular pages shortcuts == == Popular pages shortcuts ==
  
-  * [[catv_alternatives|Cable TV alternatives]], [[catv_alternatives#freebies|Free]] & [[catv_alternatives#paybies|Paid]]+  * [[:catv_alternatives|Cable TV alternatives]], [[:catv_alternatives#freebies|Free]] & [[:catv_alternatives#paybies|Paid]]
   * [[:davinci_resolve_notes|DaVinci Resolve stuff]]   * [[:davinci_resolve_notes|DaVinci Resolve stuff]]
   * [[:recipes|Recipe stuff]]   * [[:recipes|Recipe stuff]]
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   * [[:catv_alternatives|Thoughts about alternatives to cable TV]]   * [[:catv_alternatives|Thoughts about alternatives to cable TV]]
   * [[:buffets|Buffets]] but not sure they are open nowadays :-(   * [[:buffets|Buffets]] but not sure they are open nowadays :-(
- 
  
 ==== Annoyances ==== ==== Annoyances ====
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   * [[:zoomish|Zoomish]]   * [[:zoomish|Zoomish]]
   * [[:punny_annoyances|Annoying--but good, IMHO--humor]]   * [[:punny_annoyances|Annoying--but good, IMHO--humor]]
-  * [[FOSS|Free Open-Source Software]]+  * [[:foss|Free Open-Source Software]]
   * [[:around_the_home|Annoyances around your home]]   * [[:around_the_home|Annoyances around your home]]
   * [[:mailman_annoyances|Mailman Annoyances]]   * [[:mailman_annoyances|Mailman Annoyances]]
-  * [[Browser annoyances]] +  * [[:browser_annoyances|Browser annoyances]] 
-  * [[Smart TV Annoyances]]+  * [[:smart_tv_annoyances|Smart TV Annoyances]]
  
   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]   * [[:dentists|Local dentist recommendations]] . [[https://cdtdentalcodes.com/|Dental Code Lookup (by number or category)]]
   * [[:electricians|Local electrician recommendations]]   * [[:electricians|Local electrician recommendations]]
-  * [[covidpage|Covid page, dated, with info and humor]]+  * [[:covidpage|Covid page, dated, with info and humor]]
  
 [[http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/08/18/how-to-stop-iphone-asking-to-install-ios-updates/|iOS update stop]] \\ [[http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/08/18/how-to-stop-iphone-asking-to-install-ios-updates/|iOS update stop]] \\
 [[https://www.searspartsdirect.com/diy/article/easy-diy-refrigerator-repairs|DIY Refrigerator Repairs (sears)]] [[https://www.searspartsdirect.com/diy/article/easy-diy-refrigerator-repairs|DIY Refrigerator Repairs (sears)]]
  
-[[trumpism|Trump parody page]]+[[:trumpism|Trump parody page]]
  
 [[:alzheimer_s_dementia|Alzheimer's and Dementia information I've summarized]] [[:alzheimer_s_dementia|Alzheimer's and Dementia information I've summarized]]
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 ==== Gender issues ==== ==== Gender issues ====
-Information about LGBTQIA+ (or its current set of letters), trans-gender, and related issues.  This is a work-in-progress. I do not mean to offend anyone, [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Gender Issue comment|let me know]] if you have any concerns, questions, or want to suggest additions to/about what I have here.  //Note that I am not responsible for the content on any linked sites.//+ 
 +Information about LGBTQIA+ (or its current set of letters), trans-gender, and related issues. This is a work-in-progress. I do not mean to offend anyone, [[mailto:steve@toku.us?subject=Gender Issue comment|let me know]] if you have any concerns, questions, or want to suggest additions to/about what I have here. //Note that I am not responsible for the content on any linked sites.// 
   * [[https://mygiftedlife.wordpress.com/|A blog]] by RR on growing up trans, transitioning, and insights along the way   * [[https://mygiftedlife.wordpress.com/|A blog]] by RR on growing up trans, transitioning, and insights along the way
-    * It's also [[https://www.facebook.com/mygiftedlife/|on Facebook]]+      * It's also [[https://www.facebook.com/mygiftedlife/|on Facebook]]
   * [[https://gaycenter.org/community/lgbtq/|What is LGBTQIA+]] From the site, it is “an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. These terms are used to describe a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.”   * [[https://gaycenter.org/community/lgbtq/|What is LGBTQIA+]] From the site, it is “an abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. These terms are used to describe a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.”
- 
  
 ==== foodish ==== ==== foodish ====
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   * [[:coffeeish|Coffeeish]]   * [[:coffeeish|Coffeeish]]
   * [[:foodannoyances|Food substitutions]] (skim–>whole milk, make buttermilk, use skim milk to replace whole milk in recipes)   * [[:foodannoyances|Food substitutions]] (skim–>whole milk, make buttermilk, use skim milk to replace whole milk in recipes)
-  * [[reducing_red_meat| considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]] +  * [[:reducing_red_meat|considerations for those who want to reduce the red meat consumption]]
  
   * [[:gardening_notes|Gardening Notes & Advice]]   * [[:gardening_notes|Gardening Notes & Advice]]
  
 ==== nearbyish ==== ==== nearbyish ====
 +
 See also, Annoyances (above) See also, Annoyances (above)
 +
   * [[https://friendsofthebluehills.org/yellow-striped-insects/|Yellow striped insect -- bee or not?]]   * [[https://friendsofthebluehills.org/yellow-striped-insects/|Yellow striped insect -- bee or not?]]
   * [[:stink_bug_info|Stink Bug Info]]   * [[:stink_bug_info|Stink Bug Info]]
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   * [[:lexington_notes|Lexington Notes]]   * [[:lexington_notes|Lexington Notes]]
  
-==== townish (Lexington)====+==== townish (Lexington) ==== 
 Voting Voting
-  * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx|Track your ballot]]  + 
-    * Has your ballot been mailed? After you send them your ballot, did they officially receive it? +  *  [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx|Track your ballot]] 
-    * Put in your name and address information and see the date and status of your ballot (pending, accepted, etc). +      * Has your ballot been mailed? After you send them your ballot, did they officially receive it? 
-    * May not work if you're using a VPN.+      * Put in your name and address information and see the date and status of your ballot (pending, accepted, etc). 
 +      * May not work if you're using a VPN.
   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx|What's my precinct? Who are my elected officials?]]   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/bal/MyElectionInfo.aspx|What's my precinct? Who are my elected officials?]]
-  * [[http://www.lexingtonma.gov/town-clerk/pages/precincts-voting-locations|What's my precinct? Lexington MA]] //I am in Precinct 8//+  * [[http://www.lexingtonma.gov/town-clerk/pages/precincts-voting-locations|What's my precinct? Lexington MA]]//I am in Precinct 8//
   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/609/Town-Clerk|Contact the Town Clerk]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/609/Town-Clerk|Contact the Town Clerk]]
   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm|Apply for mail-in ballot]]   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleabsentee/absidx.htm|Apply for mail-in ballot]]
-  * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/MailInRequestWeb/MailInBallot.aspx|Apply for vote-by-mail]] //maybe same as previous?//+  * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/MailInRequestWeb/MailInBallot.aspx|Apply for vote-by-mail]]//maybe same as previous?//
   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm|Comprehensive info about voting and the election on the Secretary of State website]]   * [[https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleidx.htm|Comprehensive info about voting and the election on the Secretary of State website]]
 +
 Other Other
 +
   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/2019-2020-calendar-all-curbside-pickup-and-dropoff-dates|Curbside pickup/dropoff dates]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/2019-2020-calendar-all-curbside-pickup-and-dropoff-dates|Curbside pickup/dropoff dates]]
   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/brochure-all-trash-recycling-compost-other-services-2019-2020|Trash, recycling, compost, etc services]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov/environmental-services/news/brochure-all-trash-recycling-compost-other-services-2019-2020|Trash, recycling, compost, etc services]]
-  * [[Passport Renewal]]+  * [[:passport_renewal|Passport Renewal]]
   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov|Town of Lexington MA Homesite]]   * [[https://www.lexingtonma.gov|Town of Lexington MA Homesite]]
  
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 ==== technologyish ==== ==== technologyish ====
-===Sellers=== 
-  * [[Amazon_tips|Amazon tips]] 
  
-===Devices===+=== Sellers === 
 + 
 +  * [[:amazon_tips|Amazon tips]] 
 + 
 +=== Devices === 
   * [[:osmopocket|OsmoPocket]]   * [[:osmopocket|OsmoPocket]]
   * [[:dazzle|Dazzle]]   * [[:dazzle|Dazzle]]
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   * [[:selecting_new_tv|Selecting New TV]]   * [[:selecting_new_tv|Selecting New TV]]
   * [[:nordvpn|NordVPN]]   * [[:nordvpn|NordVPN]]
-  * [[Boltune Wireless Stereo Earphones|boltune]] +  * [[:boltune_wireless_stereo_earphones|boltune]] 
-  * [[Speakerphone Research]] +  * [[:speakerphone_research|Speakerphone Research]] 
-  * [[Setting Digital Clocks]] +  * [[:setting_digital_clocks|Setting Digital Clocks]] 
-  * [[Carpet Cleaner]] +  * [[:carpet_cleaner|Carpet Cleaner]] 
-  * [[:ZoomH1|Zoom Handy Recorder H1 Voice/Music Recorder]] +  * [[:zoomh1|Zoom Handy Recorder H1 Voice/Music Recorder]] 
-  * [[:Epson-et-3850|Epson ET-3850]] +  * [[:epson-et-3850|Epson ET-3850]] 
-  * [[locksmiths|Locksmiths]] including Key Fob issues (will expand to cover getting new keys and replacing door locks, let me know if you can help) +  * [[:locksmiths|Locksmiths]] including Key Fob issues (will expand to cover getting new keys and replacing door locks, let me know if you can help) 
-  * [[Speakerphone]] currently, covering PolySync 40 +  * [[:speakerphone|Speakerphone]] currently, covering PolySync 40 
-  * [[Thermometers]]+  * [[:thermometers|Thermometers]] 
 + 
 +=== Video production related ===
  
-===Video production related=== +  * [[:video_editing_links|Video Editing links]] many using AI
-  * [[:Video Editing links]] many using AI+
   * [[:davinci_resolve_notes|DaVinci Resolve stuff]]   * [[:davinci_resolve_notes|DaVinci Resolve stuff]]
  
-===Storage===+=== Storage === 
   * [[:memorycards|MemoryCards]] . [[:sim_cards|SIM cards]]   * [[:memorycards|MemoryCards]] . [[:sim_cards|SIM cards]]
   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]   * [[:cloud_storage_options|Cloud Storage Options]]
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   * [[:wired-to-wireless_home_phone_research|Wired-to-Wireless Home Phone Research]]   * [[:wired-to-wireless_home_phone_research|Wired-to-Wireless Home Phone Research]]
  
-===Miscellaneous===+=== Miscellaneous === 
   * [[:domain_registrar_research|Domain Registrar research]]   * [[:domain_registrar_research|Domain Registrar research]]
   * [[:keep_yahoo_emails_out_of_spam|Keep Yahoo Emails Out Of Spam]] also works for verizon.net emails   * [[:keep_yahoo_emails_out_of_spam|Keep Yahoo Emails Out Of Spam]] also works for verizon.net emails
   * [[:business_cards|Business cards]]   * [[:business_cards|Business cards]]
-  * [[security_presentation|Password Safes presentation, eg KeePass]] +  * [[:security_presentation|Password Safes presentation, eg KeePass]] 
-  * [[electric plugs notation]] +  * [[:electric_plugs_notation|electric plugs notation]] 
-  * [[Send large files]] +  * [[:send_large_files|Send large files]] 
-  * [[Free Mac App Download Sites]] +  * [[:free_mac_app_download_sites|Free Mac App Download Sites]] 
-  * [[Wordpressish]] +  * [[:wordpressish|Wordpressish]] 
-  * [[Whole House Surge Protector]]+  * [[:whole_house_surge_protector|Whole House Surge Protector]]
   * [[:ascii|Special characters and keystrokes]]   * [[:ascii|Special characters and keystrokes]]
-  * [[Secret_Roku_Codes|Secret Roku Codes]] not secret any longer, thanks Tom's Guide +  * [[:secret_roku_codes|Secret Roku Codes]] not secret any longer, thanks Tom's Guide 
-  * [[ice_maker_issues|Ice maker in refrigerator stopped producing ice, what to do]] +  * [[:ice_maker_issues|Ice maker in refrigerator stopped producing ice, what to do]]
  
 ==== helpish ==== ==== helpish ====
  
   * [[:cleaning_tips|Cleaning tips]]   * [[:cleaning_tips|Cleaning tips]]
-  * [[:Cleaning Brass]]+  * [[:cleaning_brass|Cleaning Brass]]
   * [[:go-bag|What goes in a bag you grab when you have to rush out of the house]]   * [[:go-bag|What goes in a bag you grab when you have to rush out of the house]]
   * [[:refill_a_foaming_soap_dispenser|Refill a foaming soap dispenser]]   * [[:refill_a_foaming_soap_dispenser|Refill a foaming soap dispenser]]
   * [[:save_a_wet_smartphone|Save a wet smartphone]]   * [[:save_a_wet_smartphone|Save a wet smartphone]]
-  * [[:Exercise_at_home|Exercising at home]] +  * [[:exercise_at_home|Exercising at home]] 
-  * [[:EmergencyInfo|Emergency info]] +  * [[:emergencyinfo|Emergency info]] 
-  * [[:Breville Espresso Machine Tips]] +  * [[:breville_espresso_machine_tips|Breville Espresso Machine Tips]] 
-  * [[:Tips for Buying a Car]]+  * [[:tips_for_buying_a_car|Tips for Buying a Car]]
   * [[https://cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html|How to Study, A Brief Guide]] by Wiliam J. Rapaport, Dept of Computer Science & Engineering, SUNY Buffalo   * [[https://cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html|How to Study, A Brief Guide]] by Wiliam J. Rapaport, Dept of Computer Science & Engineering, SUNY Buffalo
-  * [[Shipping stuff]] +  * [[:shipping_stuff|Shipping stuff]] 
-  * [[becomeanonprofit|info about becoming a nonprofit]]+  * [[:becomeanonprofit|info about becoming a nonprofit]]
  
 ==== otherish ==== ==== otherish ====
-  * [[marriage_tips|Reaching a Gold Anniversary]] 
-  * [[hamster_info|hamster information]] 
  
-[[:netflix_of_interest|Netflix of Interest]] //note this is old info as I dropped them in 2020 when they raised prices and stopped carrying what I was watching.// \\ +  * [[:marriage_tips|Reaching a Gold Anniversary]] 
-[[:travelbucket|blist]] \\+  * [[:hamster_info|hamster information]] 
 + 
 +[[:netflix_of_interest|Netflix of Interest]]//note this is old info as I dropped them in 2020 when they raised prices and stopped carrying what I was watching.// \\ [[:travelbucket|blist]] \\
 [[https://foundationmedicinetech.splashthat.com/#|nice video on the page]] | [[http://toku.us/examples|Sample Videos]] \\ [[https://foundationmedicinetech.splashthat.com/#|nice video on the page]] | [[http://toku.us/examples|Sample Videos]] \\
 [[http://venturefizz.com/blog/ipswitchs-impressive-office-overhaul?source=Content&details=Social+Media|Steve is featured (kind of) in Ipswitch flash.]] Do the slideshow, “every employee can get a standing desk if they so desire”, that's me standing, far right. \\ [[http://venturefizz.com/blog/ipswitchs-impressive-office-overhaul?source=Content&details=Social+Media|Steve is featured (kind of) in Ipswitch flash.]] Do the slideshow, “every employee can get a standing desk if they so desire”, that's me standing, far right. \\
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 [[https://youtu.be/A9zgxJCzfyI|STEM promo 60sec v04]] | [[https://youtu.be/6iiKGUYe2c0|STEM promo 2 minute v06]] | [[https://youtu.be/SgX8dxFgxPM|WIWB Nurse v07 (final)]] \\ [[https://youtu.be/A9zgxJCzfyI|STEM promo 60sec v04]] | [[https://youtu.be/6iiKGUYe2c0|STEM promo 2 minute v06]] | [[https://youtu.be/SgX8dxFgxPM|WIWB Nurse v07 (final)]] \\
 [[:m_m|m+m]] | [[:uktour|UKtour]] | [[:wip|WIP]] | \\ [[:m_m|m+m]] | [[:uktour|UKtour]] | [[:wip|WIP]] | \\
-[[:video_camera_settings|Video Camera Settings]]\\ +[[:video_camera_settings|Video Camera Settings]] \\
 [[:fenn_project|Fenn Project]] [[:fenn_project|Fenn Project]]
  
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 |Mistral Voices of Innocence 11/7/2015: [[https://youtu.be/A_nFqJJzu68|Concert excerpts]]|Mistral [[https://youtu.be/5XqvSC4rDcc|William Tell Overture]]| |Mistral Voices of Innocence 11/7/2015: [[https://youtu.be/A_nFqJJzu68|Concert excerpts]]|Mistral [[https://youtu.be/5XqvSC4rDcc|William Tell Overture]]|
 |Mistral Of Love and Remembrance, 2/6/2016: [[http://mistral.true-images.com/remembrance2016/|photos]] and [[https://youtu.be/YmutV1j96mg|comments]]| | |Mistral Of Love and Remembrance, 2/6/2016: [[http://mistral.true-images.com/remembrance2016/|photos]] and [[https://youtu.be/YmutV1j96mg|comments]]| |
-|What's Happening - Chinese Edition with Sophia and Larry Ho [[https://youtu.be/4ElDyseZ5YU|Part 1]] [[https://youtu.be/FFvcnW8nDT0|Part 2]]| |+|What's Happening - Chinese Edition with Sophia and Larry Ho [[https://youtu.be/4ElDyseZ5YU|Part 1]][[https://youtu.be/FFvcnW8nDT0|Part 2]]| |
 |[[:windows10|Windows10]]|[[http://www.hebcal.com/holidays/|Jewish Holidays Calendar]]| |[[:windows10|Windows10]]|[[http://www.hebcal.com/holidays/|Jewish Holidays Calendar]]|
 |[[http://virantha.com/2014/03/02/fix-your-breville-smart-oven-by-replacing-the-thermal-fuse/|Fix Breville]]|[[:buying_online_-_notes|Buying Online - Notes]]| |[[http://virantha.com/2014/03/02/fix-your-breville-smart-oven-by-replacing-the-thermal-fuse/|Fix Breville]]|[[:buying_online_-_notes|Buying Online - Notes]]|
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 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEhd1ZFpf7Y|Making of ADHD Music Video (wow)]]| | |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEhd1ZFpf7Y|Making of ADHD Music Video (wow)]]| |
  
-==Background Musics==+== Background Musics == 
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1xxJrEijqQ|Sweet November Fall Morning in Bookstore Cafe]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1xxJrEijqQ|Sweet November Fall Morning in Bookstore Cafe]]|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml7fTlPkG9o|Relaxing November Fall Morning in Cozy Coffee Shop]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml7fTlPkG9o|Relaxing November Fall Morning in Cozy Coffee Shop]]|
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 ==== Humor ==== ==== Humor ====
  
-|[[Men are Just Happy People]]|+|[[:men_are_just_happy_people|Men are Just Happy People]]| |
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM|The Mom Song]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce9b-o8RqOM|The Child Song]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM|The Mom Song]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce9b-o8RqOM|The Child Song]]|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqbkT3PnwkQ|Mommy Rhapsody]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFD-kgQxnI|Things you don't say to your wife]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqbkT3PnwkQ|Mommy Rhapsody]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpFD-kgQxnI|Things you don't say to your wife]]|
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 |[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYu_bGbZiiQ&sns=em|Conference Call in Real Life]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJGABaFGu9g|funny commercials]]| |[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYu_bGbZiiQ&sns=em|Conference Call in Real Life]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJGABaFGu9g|funny commercials]]|
 |[[http://biggeekdad.com/2013/06/men-and-testosterone/|Men and Testosterone]]|[[http://biggeekdad.com/2011/07/the-nothing-box/|The Nothing Box]]| |[[http://biggeekdad.com/2013/06/men-and-testosterone/|Men and Testosterone]]|[[http://biggeekdad.com/2011/07/the-nothing-box/|The Nothing Box]]|
-|[[http://youtu.be/MdcuaeYV9oM|3-year-old can dance]] [[http://youtu.be/DiHaY-542SY|encore?]]|[[http://www.rainerhersch.com/funny.html|http://www.rainerhersch.com/funny.html]]|+|[[http://youtu.be/MdcuaeYV9oM|3-year-old can dance]][[http://youtu.be/DiHaY-542SY|encore?]]|[[http://www.rainerhersch.com/funny.html|http://www.rainerhersch.com/funny.html]]|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXY8DhSpFVw|Achmed the terrorist]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEI5js4RCpc|another link]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9tb-li5xzQ|another]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL357BrwK7c|Achmed and son]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXY8DhSpFVw|Achmed the terrorist]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEI5js4RCpc|another link]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9tb-li5xzQ|another]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL357BrwK7c|Achmed and son]]|
 |[[http://www.tickld.com/x/an-engineers-perspective-of-christmas|An engineer's perspective of Christmas]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alSQpinagp0|FedEx Marooned commercial]]| |[[http://www.tickld.com/x/an-engineers-perspective-of-christmas|An engineer's perspective of Christmas]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alSQpinagp0|FedEx Marooned commercial]]|
-|[[http://blog.screensteps.com/what-if-your-gps-was-as-chatty-as-your-software-documentation|What if your GPS was a typical user manual]]|+|[[http://blog.screensteps.com/what-if-your-gps-was-as-chatty-as-your-software-documentation|What if your GPS was a typical user manual]]| |
 |[[http://wfh.ninja/?quoteId=17|Excuse to use to work from home]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZGlUSxQAPo|ESL practice]]| |[[http://wfh.ninja/?quoteId=17|Excuse to use to work from home]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZGlUSxQAPo|ESL practice]]|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fzSked0WUg|Cellphone interrupts performance -- gets embarrassed]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS1HIThPcz8&authuser=0|What the hell]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fzSked0WUg|Cellphone interrupts performance -- gets embarrassed]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS1HIThPcz8&authuser=0|What the hell]]|
 |[[https://youtu.be/0E9QYW1w8rg|Jonathan Burns magician]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIBJ0PLWNU|violin humor, variations on pop goes the weasel]]| |[[https://youtu.be/0E9QYW1w8rg|Jonathan Burns magician]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIBJ0PLWNU|violin humor, variations on pop goes the weasel]]|
-|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbd0FcnFfO0|Dummy Hypnotises Ventriloquist]] |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlsP6zZgjT8|Choir sings William Tell]]| +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbd0FcnFfO0|Dummy Hypnotises Ventriloquist]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlsP6zZgjT8|Choir sings William Tell]]| 
-|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=316AzLYfAzw|Your daily dose of drama]]|+|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=316AzLYfAzw|Your daily dose of drama]]| |
  
 ==== Interesting/Educational ==== ==== Interesting/Educational ====
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 |[[https://youtu.be/OqGR8ZYuIXU|Clever music video by Jane Lui]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AilomfU6I|Jane Luis Cartoon Medly]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcnCNnPxW7A|longer version]]| |[[https://youtu.be/OqGR8ZYuIXU|Clever music video by Jane Lui]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3AilomfU6I|Jane Luis Cartoon Medly]] \\  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcnCNnPxW7A|longer version]]|
 |[[https://youtu.be/IQDJyKmqej8|Waterloo in restaurant]]|[[https://youtu.be/oM8x_vjow3E|Mummer's Dance by guitar]]| |[[https://youtu.be/IQDJyKmqej8|Waterloo in restaurant]]|[[https://youtu.be/oM8x_vjow3E|Mummer's Dance by guitar]]|
-|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIrkhJut4Ew|Unusual guitar duet, ends w/Bohemian Rhapsody]] a TED talk| [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fzSked0WUg|Amanda Palmer/Boston Pops 2009, cell phone interrupted]]|+|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIrkhJut4Ew|Unusual guitar duet, ends w/Bohemian Rhapsody]] a TED talk|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fzSked0WUg|Amanda Palmer/Boston Pops 2009, cell phone interrupted]]|
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtIwhvSa7kw|Moonlight Sonata Dubstep Remix]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hef-hTWgFiA|Four Seasons Dubstep Nightmare]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtIwhvSa7kw|Moonlight Sonata Dubstep Remix]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hef-hTWgFiA|Four Seasons Dubstep Nightmare]]|
  
-===New Age musics===  +=== New Age musics === 
-==Positively Dark== + 
-|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DJU1uPryI|Positively Dark 2022]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIwqoMpRdjw|I'm Coming Home etc]] //some vocals//| +== Positively Dark == 
-|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2oUF5xY3No&list=OLAK5uy_kkmPHnVcQJIWsO_niRyWmmX31sBoPwujk|Transcendence]]|+ 
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1DJU1uPryI|Positively Dark 2022]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIwqoMpRdjw|I'm Coming Home etc]]//some vocals// | 
 +|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2oUF5xY3No&list=OLAK5uy_kkmPHnVcQJIWsO_niRyWmmX31sBoPwujk|Transcendence]]| | 
 + 
 +== Enigma ==
  
-==Enigma== 
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL9C4ggtAbU|Filmora]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL9C4ggtAbU|Filmora]]|
  
-===Root Beer Rags (renditions)===+=== Root Beer Rags (renditions) ===
  
 |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEdrNukJQw4|Eric James]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pviiGFGyatw|Dallas Brass]]| |[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEdrNukJQw4|Eric James]]|[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pviiGFGyatw|Dallas Brass]]|
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 Or you can bypass the excerpt and go to this page to read the entire book: [[http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world|http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world]] From this page, on the right you'll see a few ways to read it. In our iPad app, called ICN Books, which is the best-looking way to read it; in Kindle; or “in browser” (meaning on your computer). Or you can bypass the excerpt and go to this page to read the entire book: [[http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world|http://insideclimatenews.org/content/meltdown-terror-top-world]] From this page, on the right you'll see a few ways to read it. In our iPad app, called ICN Books, which is the best-looking way to read it; in Kindle; or “in browser” (meaning on your computer).
  
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