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Two Consumer Questions: Crock Pots and Headphones

I have two questions about things I want to, or need to, buy in the next week or two.

First, my brother has asked if I have a Crock Pot. I don’t. However I’m willing to invest in one provided it’s not too expensive and it comes with recommendations. Do any of my German/European readers […]

Fix it or Forget it?

Shortly after I moved in, I realized that my doorbell is, basically, unreliable—boarding on totally broken.

On the one hand it prevents me from getting unwanted callers who don’t know me, while, on the other, it means that whenever a friend comes over they end up calling me on their mobile to tell me that […]

A Slightly Indelicate Question

Happy New Year Everybody!

I’ve been staying at home, drinking hot tea, watching movies, reading books, and watching the snow from inside my apartment.

However, I do have an indelicate question that might offend some of your sensibilities—so if you don’t want to know the question, don’t continue reading…

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