Miscellaneous

Autos	Miscellaneous	Tools
Doctors	Politics	Travel
Drugstores	Real Estate	COVID-19 Virus
Healthcare	Sewing Machine

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Autos

Suzuki SX4
- 163-178" long x 68-69 inches wide x 61-63 inches high
Kia Soul
- 163 inches long x 71 inches wide x 64 inches high
- Huffines Kia Corinth (03/18)
  - Bought my KIA Soul here
- Classic Kia of Carrollton (03/18)
  - Northbound access road of I-35 and Sourth of Frankford Rd
  - They have 55 Kia Souls in stock
  - Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Kia Soul Hamsters
  - Kia Soul Hoody Hamster Velcro Buddy Plush Toy @ amazon.com ($13.00 + $3.75) (03/18)
  - Kia Soul Hoody Hamster Key Chain @ amazon.com (currently unavailable) (03/18)

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Doctors

Chiropractor
- Dr. Roger Clifford, D.C. (05/19)
  - 4222 Trinity Mills Rd, Suite #106
  - (972) 934-1660
  - Mon-Thurs: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  - Medicfusion Patient Login (10/16)
Dentist (Prosthodontist)
- Dentistry for Adults (P. Andrew Benson) (09/19)
  - 6300 W Parker, Suite 223, Plano, TX 75093
  - Medical Office Bldg 2, closest to Midway Road (use parking lot C)
  - 972-981-8653
  - Hours: Mon: 9-5; Tue-Thu: 8-5: Fri: 8-2 (occasionally until 5 pm)
  - We will attempt to maximize your insurance benefits
  - Major credit cards
  - Email: drbenson@denistryforadults.com
  - Dr. Benson is board certified
  - Dental technician (Larry Costin, The Lab Guy)
    - 2828 W Parker, Plano, TX (Parker & Independence)
    - Larry selects the custom shade for your teeth
Eye Doctors
- Donna Haas @ trinityvision.net (02/20)
  - 17721 N. Dallas Pkwy, Suite 118
  - (972) 818-3937
- Dr. Marvin Hsiao @ leeeyesurgery.com/ (02/20)
  - GREAT expericence!
- Eye Surgery Center of North Dallas (02/20)
Podiatrist
- Kellvan Cheng @ elitefootankle.com (08/19)
  - 4222 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 112, Dallas, TX 75287
  - South side of Trinity Mills, east of Westgrove (same building as Chiropractor)
  - 214-710-1028
  - Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 5:00
  - Tuesday, August 20th @ 10:30 am (left big toe, partial nail removal)
  - Friday, October 18th @ 9:30 am (left big toe, total nail removal)
  - Tuesday, November 5th @ 9:15 am (status check)
  - Tuesday, November 19th @ 9:15 am (right big toe and pinky, nail removal)
  - (status check)
  - GREAT doctor!
- Permanent Toenail Removal, the Aftermath
  - Nail Bed Diagram @ healthline.com (12/19)
    - The germinal matrix is the area below the lunula (closest to the knuckle).
      An estimated 90% of nail production comes from the germinal matrix.
    - The sterile matrix is the area above the lunula (transparent portion).
      This area is the NEXT MOST COMMON PLACE where nail cells are made.
  - Nail Bed @ sciencedirect.com (12/19)
    - Do not debride any portion of the nail bed, sterile matrix, or germinal
      matrix to prevent future nail deformity. Severely damaged nail bed tissue
      will usually survive.
  - Permanant Toenail Removal, the Aftermath @ podiatry.com (12/19)
    - "Almost two years after my toenail was permanently removed I have
      constant pain. Above my cuticle appears to be a thin nail."
    - "This looks like a thin nail rather than a callus."
    - "The nail is clear and shiny, but very thin. The pain is dull most
      of the time, but if I touch my toe the pain becomes sharp."
    - "If the growth is clear and looks like a nail, it might be a thin nail.
      The nail matrix has several layers of cell stacked on top of each other.
      In rare instances a thin layer of nail could grow in place of the normal
      nail after a matrixecomy."
  - Toenail Removal and Recovery @ pbase.com (12/19)
    - "Today I saw a thin membrane growing from the base upward."

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Drug Stores

CVS Pharmacy #7440 (06/21)
- 17410 Marsh Lane (and Trinity Mills), Dallas, TX
- 972-306-4931
- Pharmacy hours: M-F 9-8; Sat 9-6; Sun 10-6

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Healthcare

Medicare
- Medicare Enrollment Periods (09/19)
  - Special Enrollment Period (IF you have coverage from an employer) OR
  - 8 months after coverage ends for Parts A and B
  - 63 days after coverage ends for Parts C and D
  - You will pay STIFF PENALTIES if you enroll late
- Part A
  - Pays for hospital stays
  - Deductible is $1,364 in 2019
- Part B
  - Medical insurance component of the Medicare program
  - Pays for doctor's office visits, medical equipment, and outpatient procedures
  - Monthly premium is $135.50
  - Deductible is $185
  - Premiums for high earners
    - High earners may pay significantly more
    - Medicare uses your Modified Adjusted Gross Income to determine your premiums
    - Joint Return Filers ($170K-$214K) would pay $189.60 per month
- Part C (Medicare Advantage Plan)
  - What is Medicare Part C or Medicare Advantage? (09/19)
  - Estimated average monthly MA plan premium will be $28 (anywhere from $0 to $200)
  - You must have Medicare Parts A & B to join a Medicare Advantage plan
  - eHealthmedicareplans.com (09/19)
- Part D
  - If you go 63 days without drug coverage, you will pay a late enrollment penalty
  - Average nationwide monthly premium for 2019 is $33.19
  - Highest deductible is $415; lowest deductible is $0
  - Coverage gap
COBRA
- Introduction to COBRA Health Insurance @ investopedia.com (09/19)

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Miscellaneous

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Politics and Government

Congress.org (02/20)
Dallas City Hall (02/20)
Denton County (02/20)
Elections in Denton County (02/20)
- Voter Lookup (02/20)
- Precinct Maps (220) (02/20)
- Voting Results (02/20)
National Do Not Call Registry (02/20)
NTTA Customer Service Center (tolltags) (02/20)
Texas Two Step
- Guide to the Texas Electoral Two-Step (02/20)
Your Voters' Guide @ www.vote411.org (02/20)

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Real Estate

Helpful Information
- Google Maps (02/20)
- Zip Code Map (02/20)
- Zillow.com (02/20)
Builders
- David Weekley Homes (02/20)
- D R Horton (02/20)
- Grand Homes (02/20)
- Meritage Homes (02/20)
- Pulte Homes (02/20)
New Homes
- Hot On Homes (02/20)
- NewHomeSource (02/20)
Search Engines
- Buy Owner (02/20)
- Coldwell Banker DFW (02/20)
- Realtor.com (02/20)
- Zip Realty (02/20)

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Sewing Machine

Easy Home Sewing Machine, Model 705068 @ aldi.us (10/21)
- Nineteen built-in stitches
- Four-step auto-size buttonhole
- Free arm for sewing cuffs and sleeves
- Bright built-in LED light
- Includes spoon pin, spool cap, 2 threat spools, 2 bobbins, 2 needles,
  1 threader, buttonhole presser foot, foot pedal and AC wall outlet adapter
Easy Home 19-Stitch Sewing Machine @ aldireviewer.com (10/21)
Videos

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Tools

Baby Food Blender

KidCo BabySteps Electric - F900 (my favorite) (09/20)
- 2-cup bowl
- 5" x 7" x 12" H
- Features a turbo button for pulsing rotations
- Non-skid bottom revents slippage on countertop
Kocbelle Wireless Portable Electric Food Processor @ amazon.com ($29.99) (09/20)
- 200 watt, 2.5 cup, 20-oz glass bowl
- Has a plastic lid that is placed between the bowl and the motor
- Battery is fully charged within 3-4 hours
NUK Oster Smoothie Baby Food Maker Bundle @ walmart.com ($31.99) (09/20)
- Smaller "personal" Oster blender; smaller blender jar
- 250-watt blender
- 12 oz sippy cup attaches directly to the blender
- 24 oz (3 cup) blender jar
Ranbem 2.5 cup USB food processor @ amazon.com ($36.99) (09/20)
- 2.5 cup glass bowl
- 100 watt, USB, 2 speed, pink
- Silicone anti-slip ring
- 8.3" H x 4.7" W

Krups Black Stainless Steel 3 Oz Coffee Grinder

Krups Coffee Grinder @ acehardware.com ($22.99) (09/20)
Krups Coffee Grinder @ amazon.com (currently unavailable) (09/20)
Krups Coffee Grinder @ kitchenkapers.com ($19.99) (09/20)
Krups Coffee Grinder @ maxwarehouse.com ($19.99) (09/20)

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Travel

Airlines
- 3-1-1 for Carry-Ons @ TSA.gov (02/20)
- American Airlines (02/20)
- Southwest Airlines (02/20)
Maps
- Map Quest (Lat & Long of a Single Building) (02/20)

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COVID-19 Virus

Information
- Coronavirus @ ft.com (05/20)
- US Cornonavirus Cases @ worldometers.info (05/20)
- Texas Covid-19 Cases (05/20)
Masks
- Information
  - Cloth Masks Can Help Stop the Spread @ masks4all.co (05/20)
  - How to Make a Homemade Mask @ masks4all.co (05/20)
- DIY Masks
  - Handmade Face Mask @ sewmuchmoore.com (05/20)
    - Basic Face Mask with elastic ties @ youtube.com (05/20)
    - Face Mask with flexible nose wire and filter pocket @ youtube.com (05/20)
  - Omegafold Paper Mask @ youtube.com (updated; fits surprisingly well) (05/20)
    - No-Sew Paper Towel Face Mask @ youtube.com (first version) (05/20)
  - Reusable Mask without a Sewing Machine @ youtube.com (05/20)
  - Face Mask from an Upcycled T Shirt @ youtube.com (05/20)
- Material
  - Aluminum Nose Bridge Strips
  - Double Wire Plastic Nose Wire @ amazon.com (05/20)
  - Face Mask Extender Strap @ amazon.com (pack of 5; $13.99) (05/20)
  - Funarrow Mask Ear Protectors @ amazon.com (05/20
  - Silicon Ear Protector & White Elastic Cord @ amazon.com ($15.99 + $5.98 shipping) (05/20)
- Retail Masks
  - Cotton Face Mask @ thompsontee.com (soft, but too small) (05/20)
- Hand Stitches
  - 3 Basic Hand Stitches for Historical Sewing @ youtube.com (05/20)
  - How to Sew a Strong Seam by Hand @ youtube.com (05/20)

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