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Kaykay
Member
01-21-2004
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 12:04 pm
Question - my cybermamma has ask me to send her my PM? Can anyone shed some light and explain what that is???
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 12:23 pm
Kay, just click on her name, it goes to her profile page, then you will see the option to "private message" which is sending her a note in her email via tvclubhouse...
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Kaykay
Member
01-21-2004
| Wednesday, January 28, 2004 - 12:45 pm
Thank you Reader, I will do that now 
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 6:32 pm
I need to save a series of word documents to share with others and I want to make them read-only so that nothing can be changed. Can I do that? If so, how?
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 6:43 pm
Spy, go to tools in the toolbar of your document, select protect document. I think that will do it.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:00 pm
SpyGirl: Use "File->Save As..." and select "Security Options..." under the Tools drop down. It looks like this under Word 2002:
Now enter a value for "Password to Modify:" and the user will have to enter this password before being able to edit your document.
(This may look different based on your version of Word.)
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:08 pm
I have a question. I've seen people make posts and the words are completely invisible until you highlight them. On our board if you just select white as a post color it's not completely invisible. You can still see it without highlighting. So my question is how do you make the text completely invisible? Edited to add: DUH! I think I've figured out my own answer. Our board doesn't have a white background. I have to figure out the html color code for our background, but I see our's alternates in hues between each post. Hmmmmm
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Spygirl
Member
04-23-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:15 pm
Bob, Dipo, thanks!!! I've got the password put in, got all the files distributed, and that is something I can mark of my list of things to do (been putting it off for weeks). Az, that is something I can answer. Those people who get the text to blend in completely with the background use the RGB codes of color like the chart found here: CLICK Someone spent a long time finding the colors that blend in with the two background colors used on this software. I don't have those two codes or else I'd share them with you. But you can use the above calculator and the test area to find them for yourself if you want!
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Ktbb
Member
08-10-2003
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:42 pm
Here's my stupid question. Has anyone ever used one of those debt free solutions were you can supposedly pay off your credit cards within 5 years. Checked them out with BBB, but wondered if anyone here had used them before.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:55 pm
Ktbb, I used Consumer Credit some years ago. They cut up my cards(which I needed, lol) and worked out a payment plan with the different companies. I sent them a check every month and they in turn paid my creditors. I'm not sure if this is the same thing you're referring to though but hope it helps. Oh and they're a non-profit organization too. If you need any more info feel free to email me, it's in my profile.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:11 pm
ktbb, you should venture over to the starting over thread, Discuss the Issues, Debt/Financial. There may be some people there who have had experience with those companies. The only thing I know it to be careful, I would ask for references from their customers. I have heard some horror stories, but they could be urban myth. That's why you should go over to the other thread, I am pretty sure I have read that some people have used those type companies. Bob, that is even better than what I knew. Thanks for that info!!!!!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:00 pm
Okay, here's one. Does anyone know how to get a stuck tape out of a VCR. I have a tv with a built in VCR (I'll never buy that again) with a tape stuck in the VCR. Now normally I would not have an issue, but the vcr keeps trying to eject, and can't so then it turns off the TV. I am willing to sacrifice the VCR, to get the tape out, but don't know how, I tried taking the TV apart (hey, if I can open up a computer's guts, then I can do a TV), I didn't touch anything but there is no easy access to the VCR. The only way to get at the tape is thru the place you insert it. Does anyone have any ideas?? Guess I will be shopping for a new TV and VCR tomorrow. Can you get a player that will play tapes and DVD's?? I have always said when the VCR goes I am getting a DVD player, but I still want to be able to record and play tapes in that room.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:13 pm
that's happened to me. i wasn't willing to sacrifice my VCR though. now i don't recommend what i did...it may not be safe...but it worked. i just hit eject (or the stop button twice, i forget) while at the vcr. the cartridge (box) at that point, would just barely stick out, just for a second. i grabbed it and pulled out as far as the cartridge would come. did that a few times (hit eject and pull). it finally came out with the tape part still stuck. i pulled the tape out as far as possible...then cut it out. everything was fine after that. however, i have no luck with tv's and vcr's. in fact i was going to ask today what to do about my dual deck vcr. on rewind and forward it makes this horrible squealing sound on the lower deck. maybe the heads need cleaning...with one of those tapes you buy to clean the heads???? anyway, good luck dipo. i would take someone else's advice before mine, though. draheid always has great advice on any topic.
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:16 pm
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:23 pm
Dipo: I'm not sure how 'stuck' your tape is but often I've found that turning the VCR off then press and hold the eject button while turning it back on will often get the tape to come out. If the tape is jammed however, it may require service to get the tape out without damaging anything inside the VCR or the tape itself. If these options aren't what you need, let me know and I can probably offer some more drastic suggestions if you want.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:49 pm
Dra, I need drastic suggestions, I have already been at it with a screw driver and have not been able to budge it a bit. When I hit the eject button, it "whirls" like is it trying to process, but then just stops. When I turn on the TV, it wheeerrrs for a while then turns off the tv. I just want it out, so the TV will work until I can replace it. Remember it is a TV/VCR combo so I can't even take the top off to get the tape out.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:56 pm
dipo: i just "googled" "stuck tape in vcr/tv combo. without checking too far, one thing i read in a comment from one owner of a vcr/tv combo is this: once they got the tape out, the tv didn't work. so be careful. you might want to do a search on google. it seems to be a common problem with tv/vcr combos.
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 10:16 pm
Dipo: Before drastic measures, try this first. Turn off the unit, press and hold the fast forward button, then turn on the unit while holding that in. If it sounds like it's starting to fast forward, then press the eject button. Sometimes just taking up the slack will allow the tape to eject. Also try it with rewind, etc. *IF* That doesn't work, you might try a combination - turn off the unit, using the screwdriver carefully insert it so you can pry up on the tape. Continue applying gentle pressure while turning on the unit. Hopefully that will 'assist' the eject mechanism and you can then pull the cassette out. Try to be careful not to apply too much pressure or you could cause a part of the plastic to break off and become lodged inside. Hope this helps.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 10:52 pm
Thanks for the suggestions Dra, the poor little VCR is trying to eject even when the tv is not on. I plugged it back in and I could hear the vcr trying. Did try the combination of the buttons and the on an off stuff, no luck. The thing that is funny is that if the tv is on, and the vcr is trying to eject, it does the wherr wherr thing, gives up and turns off the tv. It is the weirdest thing. Guess next I will take a screw driver and pry it out. Can I get shocked?? Abby7, thanks for the info on the TV but I have already given up on that part. Starting to research a new one. If I can get the tape out, I will give the tv to goodwill, maybe they can fix it. But I am not attached to the TV at all, just starting to do some research for a replacement.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 11:04 pm
oops, sorry, dipo, i think i read your post incorrectly. apparently, you want to save the tape and don't care at all about the tv/vcr combo. ????
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 11:15 pm
Abby7, no not worried about the tape either, I was hoping if I can get the tape out that the TV would continue to work. Thanks to your excellent research I realize that I may be dreaming!!! I am just hoping that it will still work. But if the whole thing is broken, I will not be upset, I have hated this tv for the last 5 years and I have only owned it for 8, so I am willing to give it up. I don't see any way to save the tape whether I want to or not. Thanks for all your help, I just wish I could get the tape out!!!!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 11:56 pm
Ktbb, Consumer Credit Counseling (which Mocha suggested) is a legitimate nonprofit debt counseling agency. I would be wary of other agencies that have a profit motive to "helping" you. If you are near enough to a major city that has Consumer Credit Counseling offices, I suggest you make an appointment to talk with them.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 1:30 am
OMG, I have done battle with the Combo TV/VCR and I am victor!!!!!Yeah!!!!It was a hard battle, my friends Abby7 and Draheid provided support and advice. In the end, the VCR tape shell remains in the VCR (altho not intack, many pieces are in the trash can), I got the actual tape out and the round things the tape goes on, now the VCR is not trying to run and the TV still works!!!! I am so happy, the battle of man versus machine has been successful. But, man, am I tired, the VCR put up a valiant effort. Took 3 screw drivers, rubber gloves (I was afraid of it shocking me even tho it was unplugged) 2 regular knives and some needle nose pliers, but it I got it. Some times it is a wonderful place in the neighborhood. Yaaaaa Whooooo, everyone have a very fabulous wonderful day, it will be a good one!!!!! Now, on to the replacement VCR/DVD and a new TV. This one will go to Goodwill so they can fix it and sell it. Have any reccommendations for the replacement? check out the thread in General Discussions, and thanks for any input.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 2:05 am
I feel like I am hogging the forum, but I want to schedule some time off for the Big Brother start, what day do you think the live feeds will be available? I like to be at home for the first few days but the calendar is wacky this year, so I haven't been able to decide when BB5 will start. Thnks
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 10:07 am
LOL. Yay Dipo! When you donate the TV, be sure to put a little sticker on it saying the VCR part doesn't work.
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