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Below are things that I am thinking about or need help doing.  If you can offer me any suggestions on the projects, or know some one knowledgeable, please feel free to email me!  (Sometimes I might have things up here just to keep some of the general ideas at hand)

Old Fashioned Paper Cutter
Hoping to get cheaply on of those old fashioned paper cutters.  You know what I mean..one with a metal handle/blade.  I need it for cutting thin poster board.

Vinyl Repair
I have a weight bench and two kitchen chairs with torn vinyl.  What is the best way to make a good repair.  The tears are fairly large and I'm presuming I will have to use material that is different from the original.

Microsoft Excel
I am wondering how to set up the top row in a spreadsheet so that it will appear on the top of each printed page

Family Tree Software
Is there a family tree software that can view easy to see charts and also have views for lots of detailed information.  Lastly also hoping that the data could be exported/imported/saved in a microsoft product or text format.

T-Shirts
It seems like cotton t-shirts feel different sometimes when they age.  It's almost as if they have a sticky kind of feel against the skin.  Would any one have a better description of this phenomena, know what it is, or how a t-shirt can be reverted back to its original feel?

What Computer Language to Learn?

I am thinking of writing a computer program for identifying minerals.  I'll most likely need to learn some kind of programming language to write it in. something that can be widely used (such as operating on Microsoft windows) and something that will be legal to use, if I chose to distribute and sell copies.  Any suggestions on what I should  learn?

Some Answers Given or Found:

Candle Question
I'm wonder approximately how much heat energy is given off by a votive candle (such as one made by Yankee Candle Company)? Well, wikipedia had an answer under (you guessed it) candles.  They claim that a candle gives off about 80 watts of heat, and about 13 lumens of light.

Ice Cream Scoop
My ice cream scoops would become easily pittedI've read on the internet that if you rinse them off immediately after use, this keeps the lactic acid in the ice cream from pitting the scoop.  I've bought a new scoop and tried this. So far, so good.

Apple Trees
Had a lot of apples this year, but they all looked buggy.  The answer is on the bottom of the plant page.

Quarters
Does anyone know anything about the origin of the word quarters when used as in Captain's quarters?..It meant a place "to put up soldiers", at least in the 16th Century.  Info from:
http://www.etymonline.com/

Laptop Computer
I am looking for a laptop computer. The catch?  I want to pay $100 or less.  I need it to be operational.  I've tried Craig's List and Ebay, but that hasn't been much of a help yet.....found one at a pawn shop.  Of course shortly after the keys breakdown.  I plug in a USB keyboard to run it now.  Been using it to experiment with.  Got the wifi to work on it with windows xp.  Since then replaced the operating system with Linux Mint

Composting
Does anyone know anything about composting?
Some good info is at:
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2006-10-01/Compost-Made-Easy.aspx

Labels
I'm looking a label. Pre-made is fine, but typically I seem them made nowadays with those personal label makers.  I'm looking for one with a clear background that says "SUGAR" in dark bold print. Any one have one or able to make one and send it to me?

-Someone suggested to me that clear labels can be purchased that work on a standard home computer..great!
-I forgot all about those plastic peel apart adhesive labels where you stamp the letters into the colored label
-Someone was kind enough to mail me two labels..YAY!..Thank You

Newspaper Delivery Plastic Bags
You might know what I'm talking about.  I get my newspaper delivered in a bright orange plastic bag. When flat it measures about 18 by 6 inches in sizes.  Is there SOME kind of use I can get out of it, rather than throw it away?

-A friend suggested that people who walk their dogs can use this to carry the 'poop'