I don't know about your specific equipment but can reply in general about add-on filters and lens accessories. They work but there's often a compromise with regard to quality. Usually, it's a slight loss; sometimes it's major.

Adam, Nicely written article that captures the essence of Dr. Lustig's 90-minute lecture. Thanks — will be sending people here for the skinny truth!

"Also, sucrose is not 50% fructose and 50% glucose. It is a disaccharide derived *from* fructose and glucose, but it is its own chemical compound..." Yes. The more correct way to have said it is that the body quickly breaks the weak bond and turns sucrose into glucose plus fructose.

"Arrogant" was the first word I thought, but your words are spot on. The whole point of e-mail is that people can send it any time and you read it when you're ready. I might tell people when is a good time to phone; but e-mail? Sheesh!

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By the way, I have washed a keyboard in the sink withOUT taking it apart. Used a brush, hot water, and dish soap. Took days to dry before it worked again, but it did indeed work!

When in Rome...

It sounds like "Paul is dead. I am the walrus."

No problem with water temp. I originally got the idea because years ago, one of HP's manufacturing facilities (where I worked) used dishwashers to clean finished circuit boards.

I had another stage.

I took my Logitech keyboard apart and found that the top half had no electronics. The plastic keys are captured in a plastic frame; the key switches are in the base. So I tossed the top half in the dishwasher.

If you have, or can borrow, a pressure washer, it's the perfect tool for this messy job.

A good smoker will run virtually unattended for 6 hours.

It's Apple's world. There is no escape.

More root volume. The author says:

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"...The number key in the bottom right corner..."

I love these anchors — but I agree with others, not for something heavy like a TV. You could use several of them but don't believe the 75-pound rating.

You mean high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which is not the same as corn syrup. Corn syrup is just glucose. HFCS, made from corn starch treated with enzymes, is metabolized in the body as sucrose (table sugar) is, into glucose plus fructose. It's a good idea to avoid HFCS (and sucrose) but it's not poison.

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