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A miscellany is defined as a "collection of various pieces of writing by different authors", but it has come to mean something "Of items gathered or considered together of various types or from different sources" or "a collection or group composed of members or elements of different kinds". The word "miscellaneous" comes from the Latin word "miscere", meaning "to mix." You might have heard the expression "a mixed bag," which applies when you don't quite know what you're going to get. More commonly, a miscellaneous group is made up of an odd group of things that don't fit anywhere else.

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Hello and Good Evening Everyone,

           I recently purchased an Amazon Echo (2nd generation) which I am very pleased with because of it multi-faceted capabilities.  That said,  I am wondering if I can purchase online a smart power outlet device which can plug into a power outlet and allow non-smart technological equipment to plug into it and be responsive to the Amazon Echo (2nd generation).  For example, I am interested in plugging in a lamp to said device and be able to turn it on/off through voice commands given to the Amazon Echo (2nd generation).  If such a smart plug outlet is commercially available, could someone provide a direct online purchase link?  It will be greatly appreciated.

            Thank you

            George
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I think my motherboard failed. It just shut off and then it smelled bad as melted plastics. I thought is from the power supply connector, the yellow female jack in the back of the laptop, so I took it apart, dissembling totally, piece by piece.
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The components on the motherboard are covered with a black sheet of plastic/vinyl-like.
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What cause that failure? Is it the only one?
I do not know, but I would like to try to replaces those 2 capacitors. On opposite side of the PCB everything is clean, the components are untouched by the temperature.
I presume the failure comes from the small WiFi board inserted in the nearby connector. Maybe has to be replaced with another one. What I remember is that I let for few days the laptop set with power on, even when the lid was closed, and was not always on the table, but also …
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I travel around to several places that have DirectTV.

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I am sitting here spinning my wheels trying to set up a website that does not request the work of more than one.  Well, I am interested in setting up an affiliate, CPA or income generating website that makes passive income. I have signed up for Clickbank, MaxBounty and Other Affiliates trying to figure out a way to get some passive income. I am failing. Can someone help me with an idea that allows a complete beginner to make money online with the work of just one?  Any ideas will do! Thank you.
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Hello and Good Morning Everyone,

          I recently purchased an Amazon Echo (2nd generation) and wish to know how to get it to play back music.  From what little I gather, an online membership to a music store is required.  That said, I am hoping to find one which provides a 30 day free trial with subsequent months being a low flat rate membership fee with unlimited playback of music.  The Amazon Echo (2nd generation) is currently connected to our WiFi and working great.  

          In closing, I greatly appreciate any suggestions to online music stores which are compatible with the Amazon Echo along with any step by step guides for setting this up with the music store.  I look forward to reviewing everyone's feedback.

           Thanks again.

           George
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My customer wants a device to provide a rolling (loop) video feed from the internet to 3-4 big screen TV's.  He may want to send different feeds to each or send one feed to all.  Obviously, we can buy firesticks or PC's for a one to one setup but we are looking for a simpler solution that will be easy to maintain.  i.e. not have to login every morning and choose the feed
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Getting some opinions on The Guardian newspaper. theguardian.com
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Miscellaneous

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A miscellany is defined as a "collection of various pieces of writing by different authors", but it has come to mean something "Of items gathered or considered together of various types or from different sources" or "a collection or group composed of members or elements of different kinds". The word "miscellaneous" comes from the Latin word "miscere", meaning "to mix." You might have heard the expression "a mixed bag," which applies when you don't quite know what you're going to get. More commonly, a miscellaneous group is made up of an odd group of things that don't fit anywhere else.

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