If your computer’s warranty has expired and you think that it is more cost-effective to repair it than buy a new one (a floppy drive, for example, is fairly inexpensive to replace), you may want to check out some of the repair resources on the Internet.

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Lindamarie, my sister, is getting married next May. Her bridesmaids are scattered across four states, which makes it tough for everyone to compare notes on gowns. (Ever notice those ads in bridal magazines lack page numbers?) So far we’ve all decided we dig navy blue, detest bows and definitely should be [...]

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When you were a kid in grade school, wasn’t Valentine’s Day tic? A popularity contest in which the winners snagged lots of paper hearts and candy kisses — and the losers got maybe one lonely heart from a fellow lonelyheart (if they were lucky). These days folks still have mixed feelings about Cupid’s Day. Some [...]

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After the spate of recent articles concerning cyberlove gone fiendishly wrong, our response was, how could Internet romance possibly conclude in any other way? As a general rule, “romance” chat rooms are antiseptic enough to make singles bars seem delightful. Forget not knowing what the other person looks like — when [...]

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In a season of flowers and trees, birds and bees, wedding veils and honeymoons, how can you help but walk around in a daze, thinking about someone special?
No, you don’t have to wipe that dopey grin off your face. It’s time to revel in romance and all its trappings — enjoy yourself! [...]

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“She loves me, she loves me not …”
Plucking daisies doesn’t help when you’re dazed and confused and singing the relationship blues. Why not take your pain to the Web, where you just might find counsel and comfort? Here are some of the best givers of advice online:
Ask Dr. [...]

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