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Samsung 32Inch Tv

My uncle lived in a nursing home,and died about just over a month ago at the ripe old age of 92,my question is he had a Samsung television,and when he became ill in the nursing home and nothing more...

zingo1327

What Spec Should I Aim For

My old pc has died.What are the minimum specs I should aim for in a new desktop? Could you give me specific numbers etc...

allen

Debenhams Card Compromised

Missus had a shock today. Opened her Debenhams card statement, found ten rogue amounts, all for £32 plus cash advance fees. Debenhams said they were all where someone had been phoning betting shops,...

logongra

New Office Dress Code

Three years ago our company changed its office dress code to business casual, however they have now decided they want to return to formal dress so they have issued a new formal dress code. For male...

derekpara

Insurance For Test Drives

I am selling my car soon and prospective buyers will want to test drive it. I have fully comprehensive insurance but who will pay if the test driver damages my car ? It will be out of the question to...

sapelesam

Subaru Outback Timing Belt.

I have a 2006 Outback 3.0Rn that needs a timing (cambelt) belt change, before I contact the garage that services it, can anybody tell me which other parts should be replaced at the same time. I want...

webbo3

Why Are We Still Funding This.?

Why is the taxpayer still funding this search when they have made a lot of money from campaigns book deals and tv appearances, isn't it time they paid their own way.?...

gumboot

Staples For Rexel 2001 Carpet Stapler

I've had the above stapler in my toolbox for quite a few years and I'm now finding I need replacement staples for it. The designation of the staples are Rexel 2001/6 and Rexel 2001/8 which means that...

percy1946

Brian Clough

This is reputedly a true story rather than a joke but I find it funny, so I hope you do too. Brain Clough would spend so much time in the bathroom every morning his wife would bang the door and shout...

khaleesi

Changing Spot Light Bulb

I'm having such a nightmare trying to change the bulbs in my kitchen spot lights. I've tried pushing them towards the ceiling and turning them, and although they do move side to side a little they...

ciaramills

Cover Letter Help

I am helping my fiance write a cover letter for his resume. He is applying for a Lake and Pond Technician. He has some back ground knowledge for the position as in he has built a aquatic turtle and...

Bazile

Countdown

What is the point of the guest, in dictionary corner ?

rusty_rope

Motorbike Stolen/recovered Due To Tracker...

I'm looking at buying a tracker for my motorcycle and not sure if it's even worth it. As I understand it, as soon as I report it to the police they will then inform the DVLA and there will then be a...

jason.p

Ford Fiesta Starting Problem

I'm tryng to help my grandson with his 56 plate Fiesta. It seems he tried to jump start it and got the polarities reversed. It will not now turn over. Battery is fully charged and all other systems...

gl556tr

Russian "scientist" Who Calculated Escape Velocities For An Object To Escape Earth's Gravity?

I read many moons ago, of a Russian man who, in the latter years of the 19 C calculated escape velocities for an object to escape Earth's gravity - and this before the first attempts in any form of...

NONREV

Ford Fiesta 58Reg Malfunction I.e. Lack Of Power

I have taken my Fiesta three times to a reputable local long established family garage who are unable to diagnose the problem even with computers and diagnostic equipment. The problem is that I can...

lcarlton

What Do You Wish You Could Have Learned In School That Wasn't Offered?

It could be anything -- this is for a study being done by Richard Branson. Thanks!

tepitamte

Stuff That Represent "swiming Against The Tide", Doing Opposite, Or Just Doing Your Own Way?

My friend want a tattoo with that meaning.

joko

Comparison/recommendation Of Two Tablets

I have 2 7" tablets and i am giving one to my mum one is a Fire gen 5 the other is an Alcatel Pixi3 (7) both have the same specs on storage can anyone help me decide which to keep? (my mum only wants...