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From: masticol@cadenza.rutgers.edu (Steve Masticola)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: The Wonderfull Tri Star Vacuum
Date: 21 Nov 92 15:11:42 GMT
Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J.

Consider the following:

- If the company folds next year, then your warranty is worthless. How
  long has TriStar been around? What do the BBB, CR etc. say about them?

- $15C is far too much to pay for a vacuum cleaner, even if it was
  emerald-encrusted in an 18K gold setting. Maybe for a
  whole-house vacuum, installed...

- And what if a better one comes out next year for a whole lot less?
  From what you've said, the new technology in the thing (if any)
  is not that hard to duplicate. So expect knockoffs if it's that much
  better.

Steve.
From: Brian.E.Hannon@dartmouth.edu (Brian E. Hannon)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: eyeglasses: want info about anti-reflective coatings
Date: 17 Nov 92 20:13:59 GMT
Organization: Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH
X-Posted-From: InterNews1.0b1@newshost.dartmouth.edu

In article <1992Nov16.172320.11880@acuson.com>
marc@acuson.com (Marc Weinshenker) writes:

> I would like to hear about experiences with anti-reflective
> coatings for regular clear eyeglass lenses. I have some idea
> about the advantages as well as the expense, but I would also
> like to know about what the downsides might be.

Now that I have glasses with the coating, I couldn't live without it. 
When clean, the coating makes my vision much clearer and also makes the
glasses stand out much less on my face.  That's the good news...

The bad is that the A/R coating is actually a minute coating of metal
on the lense that has just the perfect thickness to only reflect green
light.  Since green is less noticable, thus the good effect of the
coating.  The bad is that oil from your hands, face, etc makes the
coating slightly thicker and in the places where the coating has a thin
layer of oil on it it only reflects PINK!  That makes the lenses look
really awful, and they are hard to see through once they get slightly
dirty.  And they are harder to clean since you must always use a
degreaser to get the whole oil layer off.

But as I said before, I'm thrilled in general with the coating and
wouldn't do without it.

Bri
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From: patth@panix.com (Patt Bromberger)
Subject: Re: eyeglasses: quality in general?
Date: Sat, 21 Nov 1992 16:52:30 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: PANIX Public Access Unix & Internet, NYC

In article <1992Nov19.195554.534@cs.yale.edu> nathan@laplace.biology.yale.edu writes:
>All this talk about eye glasses...
>
>Anyone care to comment on the differences, if any, between the products
>and services of fast, discount eyeware stores vs. "higher quality" stores?
>I've always purchased my glasses from the latter, enduring high prices
>and long waits, without comparing to "1-hour" places because I assumed
>the quality was vastly superior.  Perhaps not?

Of course, it all depends on your prescription!  One hour eyeglass
places could never fill my eyeglass prescription, especially in one
hour!

Also, it's a good idea to have your opthalmologist check the
eyeglasses after you get the prescription filled.  My glasses usually
cost about $300+ and my doctor "always" makes sure the prescription
was filled accurately.

If you are one of those fashion plates who wears his/her glasses down
at the end of your nose, or up on your head, then this message posting
has nothing to do with you; I'm talking about seriously ** seeing **
thru the lenses and having your vision improve because of the lenses
prescribed :-)

>


-- 
Patricia Ann Bromberger                            patth@panix.com
This quote borrowed from: Gary.Petraccaro@f12.n2610.z1.fidonet.org 
... "It matters not so much what you sing, but why..." J.S. Bach

From: lou@hpkslx.mayfield.HP.COM (Lou Kvitek)
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 19:29:09 GMT
Subject: Re: camcorder suggestions
Organization: HP Response Center Lab
Newsgroups: misc.consumers

In misc.consumers, rjewkes@cntr.usu.edu (RICHARD JEWKES) writes:

> Hi.  My wife and I are looking into buying a camcorder and are wanting to get
> the best deal, of course.  Are there any suggestions you might have as to
> which brands to consider or preferences you may have?  Also - what features
> have you found convenient and worth paying for?

> As for the format:  8mm, VHS-C, Full size, - which do you prefer?

> Thank you for any suggestions or comments you may have.

> Richard Jewkes
> rjewkes@cntr.usu.edu

I shopped features at my local Circuit City and later bought mail
order thru Camera World of Oregon (call 800 directory assistance
for their number).

I got the Sony TR9 (I think).   It has 10X zoom, no stereo.  Stereo
is only useful for playing movies recorded in stereo.  IMHO, stereo
is not needed for recording juniors achievements.  I went with 8mm
over VHS-C for the better picture quality and longer tape duration.
I believe VHS-C has 2 hour tapes, while 8mm allows up to 6 hours.
The camera is very easy to hookup to my VCR for recording to VHS
or playing to my TV.

Sony sent along a coupon that we redeemed for a free blank cassette
and a copy of Terminator 2 on 8mm!!   Nice touch!
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: diaz@ms.uky.edu (Christopher S. Diaz)
Subject: Stuck Stamps
Keywords: stamps
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 19:35:28 GMT
Organization: University Of Kentucky, Dept. of Math Sciences

Earlier I bought a book of stamps, from which I used only one,
and I stuck the remainder of the book in my slack's pocket.

When I later took the book out of my pocket I discovered that most
of them were _stuck_ together.

This has never happened before (and I haven't wet my pants lately :) )
so I'm not sure what I could do:
	- Could I soak the entire book to loosen the stamps from each
	  other, let them dry, then reuse them (by glueing or taping
	  the back side of them to an envelope)?
	- Does the post office let one exchange stamps like these
	  for usable ones?

Forgive me - I know something similar to this was here a few
months ago, but I didn't keep up with it.

Thanks,

Chris
From: charleen@net.bio.net (Charleen Bunjiovianna)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Discount silverware?
Date: 17 Nov 92 18:21:28 GMT
Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Biology

In article <1992Nov17.170850.7518@reed.edu> bob@reed.edu (Robert Ankeney) writes:
>
>     Does anyone know if there are any mail-order places to get discount
>silverware?  I'm looking specifically at Gorham Chantilly (sp?), but would
>be interested in other makers too.

Sure.  Try Ross-Simons (which is in Rhode Island) or Barron's (not sure
of location).  My catalogues are at home, but if you call 800 directory
assistance, you're bound to have some luck.

I've never ordered from Barron's but have been pleased with everything
from Ross-Simons.

Charleen

From: quan@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Suu Quan)
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 20:11:37 GMT
Subject: Re: 20th century ins company?
Organization: the HP Corporate notes server
Newsgroups: misc.consumers

/ hpcc01:misc.consumers / jimh@pongo.Eng.Sun.COM (jim hori) /  8:25 am  Nov 12, 1992 /
>I called them yesterday regarding a quote at: 800 443 3100

Mystery, that WAS the number I called

1. I got a recording ("this # not in service at this time ....")
2. the local 20th century person reassured me that they got rid of their 
800 number.


And after reading your note, I called again the above # again:
YES I DID GET SOMEONE TO TALK TO ME AT 20TH CENTURY. 


I give up. I don't understand at all.
From: egreen@east.sun.com (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Government Auctions
Date: 23 Nov 1992 20:01:32 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, RTP, NC
Distribution: world
Reply-To: egreen@east.sun.com
NNTP-Posting-Host: laser.east.sun.com

In article 26076@lucpum.it.luc.edu, laufer@math.luc.edu (Konstantin Laufer) writes:
>In article <1eqqi7INN68@sixgun.East.Sun.COM>, egreen@east.sun.com (Ed Green - Pixel Cruncher) writes:
>> Government auctions are free and open to any US citizen (you paid for
>                                   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
>Say what?  Are you saying that permanent residents and other furreners
>
>	[ ] may not attend
>	[ ] may attend, but not bid on anything
>	[ ] may attend and bid, but not buy anything?

I'm saying nothing of the kind.  I have no idea what non-citizens'
status is wrt federal government auctions, but I do know they are open
to all US citizens.

---
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  Ed.Green@East.Sun.COM   |and I showed him a picture of you.  I said,
DoD #0111  (919)460-8302  |"Go on, get to know her, you'll like her!"
 (The Grateful Dead) -->  |It seemed like the least I could do...
From: lederman@taney.uscghq.uscg.mil
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Stuck Stamps
Date: 19 Nov 92 10:20:28 EST
Organization: United States Coast Guard

  
    I ran into the same problem once when I got caught in the
 rain.

    I was told at the local post office (which has been quite
 reliable) that they do not exchange stamps.  (Unlike the
 Treasury, which does exchange damanged money).  They suggested
 either soaking or freezing.  I tried soaking in warm water.  If
 you're patient, they eventually come apart.  I eventually glued
 all of them onto letters and mailed them, even a few which were
 slightly damanged, and all were accepted by the U.S.P.S.

Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: hbb@cbnewsf.cb.att.com (harlan.b.braude)
Subject: Re: Stuck Stamps
Keywords: stamps
Organization: AT&T
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 13:40:32 GMT

In article <1992Nov18.143528.19544@ms.uky.edu> diaz@ms.uky.edu (Christopher S. Diaz) writes:
>Earlier I bought a book of stamps, from which I used only one,
>...
>of them were _stuck_ together.
>...
>	- Does the post office let one exchange stamps like these
>	  for usable ones?
The same thing happened to me and I the fellow at the post office 
exchanged the book after examining it to make sure none of them
were missing. He also gave me a nasty look, but I felt it was a
pretty good "price" considering that he could have said no.

-- 
Harlan B. Braude
hbb@att.com
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From: chris@cs.toronto.edu (Chris Beck)
Subject: Re: Aluminum cookware: Recipe for disaster?
Organization: Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto
Date: 22 Nov 92 20:43:49 GMT

yenamand@mega.cs.umn.edu (Murthy yenamandra) writes:
> hnewstrom@hnewstrom.ess.harris.com (Harvey Newstrom) writes:
> 
> >The facts about aluminum and Alzheimer's are not disuputed, but the
> >conclusions are.
> >1.  Alzheimer's victims have more aluminum in their brain tissues than
> >other persons.
> >2.  Aluminum poisoning in animals causes Alzheimer's-like symptoms.
> >Does aluminum cause Alzheimer's?  Dunno.
> >Can avoiding aluminum prevent Alzheimer's?  Dunno.
> 
> I heard a report on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corp.) about recent
> research that disputes point 1. There was an interview with the
> researcher (from the UK, I think). He said that the aluminium detected in
> Alzheimer patients may have come from the tests themselves (because
> of test methods - including aluminium contamination in instruments,

Yeah, I saw the report too.  The researcher claimed that the stain used in
preparation of the microscope slides introduced the aluminum.

Chris
From: bell@cs.tamu.edu (Will Bell)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Need address/help for Reebok
Date: 23 Nov 1992 05:01:54 GMT
Organization: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Distribution: misc
NNTP-Posting-Host: solar.tamu.edu

In article <BETSYS.92Nov22133323@ra.cs.umb.edu> betsys@cs.umb.edu (Elizabeth Schwartz) writes:
>My new Reeboks have developed a hideously loud squeak. I think this
>means that the layers inside are separating. I want to write to the
>company and complain. The squeak developed just after the 30-day

According to the 1991 World Almanac, the address is:
	Reebok Intl. Ltd.
	100 Technology Ctr. Dr.
	Stoughton, MA 02072
	(617) 821-2800

P. B. Fireman  is (was?) the CEO.

--
Will Bell -- bell@cs.tamu.edu -- Live from the heart of Scenic Central Texas
"Thrall me with your acumen."
From: arun@natinst.com
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Need receommendations for a good orthopedics
Date: 17 Nov 1992 11:52:17 -0600
Organization: National Instruments, Austin, TX
Distribution: austin
NNTP-Posting-Host: falcon.natinst.com

	I am not sure whether I am posting it in the right newsgroup, please
excuse me if I am wrong.  This is for a friend.
	
	Any recommendations for a good orthopedics doctor in Austin.
Thanks a lot in anticipation.  
	
	Please reply to this account.

Arun

	
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: michaet@hubcap.clemson.edu (michael dale townsend)
Subject: Re: eyeglasses: want info about anti-reflective coatings
Organization: Clemson University
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 19:51:57 GMT


I have poly-carbonate lenses with an anti-reflective coating.
I don't know which is the culprit, probably the lenses, but I too get
severe chromatic abberations as well.  Looking at high violet sources
such as bug zappers or street lights can be confusing:  the light bulb
looks burnt out while all of the purple light comes from a few inches
away on one side!

Michael Townsend

(It doesn't bother me.  )
From: chuckt@austin.ibm.com (Charles N. Tomlinson)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: Nintendo Game vs. 386sx Computer
Date: 20 Nov 92 20:19:35 GMT
Organization: IBM, Austin
Originator: chuckt@scnteam1.austin.ibm.com


> 							Brett Carver
> 							brett@sr.hp.com
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Distribution: world
Followup-To: 
From: chuckt@austin.ibm.com (Charles N. Tomlinson)
Organization: IBM Austin
Subject: Re: Nintendo Game vs. 386sx Computer
Keywords: 

In article <3830081@hpnmdla.sr.hp.com>, brett@hpnmdla.sr.hp.com (Brett K. Carver) writes:
> 
> / hpnmdla:misc.consumers / chuckt@austin.ibm.com (Charles N. Tomlinson) /
> > Well I have a problem I would like to get some opinions on.  I have 2
> > children, a 3 year old & an 8 year old.
> 
> How does the 3 year old do.  I have a 3.5 and a 2.  Is the 3 year old actually
> able to PLAY the games, or does he just play around with them?  I'm trying to
> decide if I should break out the Sega Master System and let mine get started.
>
 
Well, at first he (3 yr) did not really know how to play but after watching
his sister (8 yr) play, he can now play some of the easier games.  Like the 
ones that just require eye-hand coordination, such as fly the plane and shoot
the objects comming at you.  Remeber this is an old Atari system so the games
are not as complicated.  He knows how to plug in the controller box to the TV,
and select the game he wishes to play(plug it in), and turn the system on.  He
doen't always get the right controller (i.e paddles, joystick,...etc) to the 
right game, but I'm sure in time he will learn.


Chuck T.

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Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: disaacs@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (david.e.isaacs)
Subject: Re: eyeglasses: want info about anti-reflective coatings
Organization: AT&T
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 21:51:39 GMT

>>I would like to hear about experiences with anti-reflective
>>coatings for regular clear eyeglass lenses. I have some idea
>>about the advantages as well as the expense, but I would also
>>like to know about what the downsides might be.
>>
>
>No down side.  I have wear it for over 8 years.  May be the only disadvantage
>of it is the price here is really too expensive.  I have my eyeglasses made
>overseas and they are much, much cheaper than here.  BTW, I am a foreginer.
>


The only downside I've experienced is the are alittle harder to clean.  They
tend to hold dirt and grease alittle more than plain glass or even plastic.

David Isaacs
AT&T				Don't blame anyone else.  I said it.
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
From: sasbrb@rolypoly.unx.sas.com (Brendan Bailey)
Subject: Any Experiences/Opinions on NordicTrac Exercisers?
Originator: sasbrb@rolypoly.unx.sas.com
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 16:05:49 GMT
Organization: SAS Institute Inc.




   Does anyone have any opinions or experiences with NordicTrac ski
exercisers?  I've seen the infomercial and actually got to browse their new
store at SouthPark Mall in Charlotte.  Are they worth the money when compared
to the cheaper cross-country-type ski exercisers?   

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From: kanner@Apple.COM (Herbert Kanner)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Where is Panasonic?
Date: 20 Nov 92 02:10:43 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: Development Systems Group, Apple Computer

I bought a Panasonic pedometer, mail order from 47th St. Photo about
five years ago. It was the first pedometer among a half dozen that I
have tried over the years which gave reproducible results. That is, if
I counted out 100 paces, the pedometer would read 100 + - 1, not some weird
number like 127 or 83. Well, the ravages of time and use have gotten
to it and it now adds or subtracts significantly large random numbers
to its recording. I would like to replace it, but it is no longer in
the 47th St. Photo catalog. I do see it in a Hammacher Schlemmer
catalog, but their prices are inflated by about 20 to 25%--they want
$50. There is no 800 number listed for Panasonic. I would like to get
in touch with them and see if there are any other mail order
distributers or if there are any retailers in the San Francisco Bay
Area that carry this item.
-- 
Herb Kanner
Apple Computer, Inc.
{idi,nsc}!apple!kanner
kanner@apple.com

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From: giand@opencon.com (Deepak S. Gianchandani)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers,misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Kerby Vacuum Cleaners Information
Summary: This sounds good
Date: 18 Nov 92 16:33:54 GMT
Followup-To: misc.consumers,misc.consumers.house
Distribution: usa
Organization: OpenCon Systems, Inc.

In article <BxtGyx.8yF@mail.boi.hp.com> ahill@boi.hp.com writes:
>James H. Cloos Jr. (cloos@theory.TC.Cornell.EDU) wrote:
>> 
>> Now just what the Distributor's price is I'd be very interested to know....
>> 
>The sales organization is a pyramid, with fairly large markups at each
>level.  Based on guesstimates from an ex-Kirby salesman, I derived an
>approximate pricing chart:
>
>                                  % Markup     Generation 3 Prices
>              Ex-Factory            --                340
>              Local Warehouse       15                392
>              Area Manager Cost     20                470
>              Sales Manager Cost    20                564
>              Salesman Cost         33                750
>              List                 100               1500


	Yes, this sounds about right, because when I bought mine, the
sales person was telling me his cost is $850 (which I knew he was
lying about) so I paid him $950 and he was happy, this is 10/11/92. 
He also won a trip to the Bhamas, so I would agree with the markups
listed here.
	I wish I had known this before, I could have saved some money.
I wonder if one is allowed to buy from the "Local Wearhouse" ?  I
really like the machine, from what I have seen around my house it
cleans a lot better than the previous machines I have owned.

-- 
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From: charleen@net.bio.net (Charleen Bunjiovianna)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers
Subject: Re: BULK SOURCE FOR TOYS/GAM
Date: 23 Nov 92 17:10:09 GMT
Organization: BIOSCI International Newsgroups for Biology

In article <8207.2546.uupcb@factory.com> ray.normandeau@factory.com (Ray Normandeau) writes:
>-> Does anyone know of a (mail order) source for toys/games/crayons in
>-> bulk?
>
>There is a company called Oriental Trading
>that will have low cost items for giveaways.
>Some stuff like rings and fake mustaches are as low as one cent each
>when buying by the gross.  They should have an 800 #.

Oriental Trading Co.
P.O. Box 2308
Omaha, NE 68103
800-228-2269 (orders)
800-327-9678 (catalogue requests)
800-327-8904 (fax)
402-331-6800

Charleen

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From: smay@boi.hp.com (Scott Smay)
Newsgroups: misc.consumers,misc.fitness,misc.misc,rec.misc
Subject: Re: Advice Wanted on Home Workout Equipment
Date: 16 Nov 92 17:04:31 GMT
Article-I.D.: mail.BxtJFK.9zn
Organization: Hewlett-Packard / Boise, Idaho
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.4 PL6]

gilbert.m.stewart (gmark@cbnewse.cb.att.com) wrote:
: 
: In article <1992Nov11.144150.16158@oakhill.sps.mot.com>, mack@oakhill.sps.mot.com (Gregg Mack ( Sun )) writes:
: |> glex@nitro.cray.com (Jeff Gleixner) writes:
: |> >FYI: The sports listed above, not including bicycling, are not going to do
: |> >much for you aerobic/cardiovascular wise.  They are short duration, anerobic 
: |> I strongly disagree with your assesment of bicycling not being aerobic.
: |> it all depends on how you ride the thing.  Riding a century (100 miles)
: 
: The fact is that almost all exercises are aerobic and anaerobic to some
: non-zero degree.  I think that the point was probably that bicycling is
: not as aerobic as many other exercises, like running.  I'm sure you could
: juggle for ten hours and get some aerobic exercise out of it.
: 
: It's kind of funny how attached we get to exercises to the degree that
: we're insulted when someone is perceived to be breaking bad on them.
: That's probably a good sign.
:
Come ON, people, learn to read. Of course bicycling is aerobic, as the 
poster conceded when he excluded bicycling from the list of sports that
aren't aerobic. Nobody in this thread has said bicycling isn't aerobic.

cheers?
scott 
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