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Jessica - May 01, 2008 8:21:08 am PDT #5968 of 25501
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Not sure if they're the same strength, but you can buy straps to attach bookcases to walls in the Baby Safety section of Target.


Miracleman - May 01, 2008 8:40:35 am PDT #5969 of 25501
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

I find stuff at Home Depot by going to Home Depot, grabbing the first orange vest I find and saying "I need THIS. Take me to it."

That usually works.


omnis_audis - May 01, 2008 10:01:58 am PDT #5970 of 25501
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

2nds MM's method. Just as I learn where stuff is there, they move it on me. And their website is hit/miss.


NoiseDesign - May 01, 2008 10:03:40 am PDT #5971 of 25501
Our wings are not tired

Chances are you can get the Earthquake Straps at Ikea. They include them with every piece they sell.


DXMachina - May 01, 2008 11:04:11 am PDT #5972 of 25501
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

Home Depot's website is a piece of useless crap. As people have said, you need to go to the store and ask.


Fred Pete - May 01, 2008 11:51:38 am PDT #5973 of 25501
Ann, that's a ferret.

...if you can find someone to help you at Home Depot.


Laga - May 01, 2008 12:12:35 pm PDT #5974 of 25501
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.

a brief internet search for "earthquake proof bookcase" seems to imply that all you need are L-shaped brackets.


DXMachina - May 01, 2008 4:00:31 pm PDT #5975 of 25501
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

L-shaped brackets

Those are in the same aisle as drawer slides and casters, in between the aisle with all the nails, screws, and bolts and the aisle with doorknobs, lock sets, and cabinet hardware...

What?


Typo Boy - May 01, 2008 10:42:15 pm PDT #5976 of 25501
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

Book Rec: can anyone recommend a good book on PowerPoint? Up till I've just used occasionally, never really got over the learning curve. I'm certain I do a lot of stuff the hard way technically. Also my ideal book would not only cover the technical stuff, but would give good hints on graphic design dos and don'ts.


Tom Scola - May 02, 2008 1:45:30 am PDT #5977 of 25501
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

There's this book, but it's probably not exactly what you're looking for.