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Electrical One Linner

Q, What do you call a resistor that can't afford to pay rent ?. A, ohm-less......

We have American friends coming over at Easter for some hill walking and sightseeing in North Wales. Apart from their walking boots, they want to buy all their other gear when they get here. A friend...

barney15c

Carillion Legal Challenge

Could competing firms who put in tenders for contracts that were given to Carillion, if it was found that they were being used to keep the company going, sue the government as the tenders were not on...

anthro-nerd

Would You Stop For A Stray Dog?

I've just got back late from lunch because of 'stray' white staffie was running around in the (busy!) road, causing cars to stop and swerve. No one but me stopped to get out of their car to calm the...

NoMercy

What Would You Do?

I can't decide between going to the cinema tonight or just cooking a special dinner. There's no special occasion as such. My beloved offered to take me to the cinema when I complained of boredom...

anotheoldgit

Yet Another, Should This Alcoholic Have Been Spared Jail?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5278327/Aircraft-engineer-25-smashed-Mercedes-takeaway.html...

sp1814

I Don’T Like It, Therefore It’S ‘Fake News’

According to a recent Gallop poll in the US, 42% of Republicans believe accurate, but negative, stories qualify as ‘fake news’ The figure for Democrats is 17%. 17% is bad enough, but [i]four in...

spathiphyllum

Tins In Fridge

I've had a can of tuna in the work fridge for a couple of weeks. Unfortunately the tin is in the fridge, as i'd much prefer it in the cupboard... I've heard cans kept in the fridge emit some metals...

emmie

Another Scandal In The World Of Sport

in the USA this is appalling. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-42711940/dozens-of-women-describe-abuse-by-ex-doctor-larry-nassar...

Ric.ror

Nurses Leaving The Nhs

Where are they going though?

TWR

Do You Carry The Essensials In Your Car?

Jump Leads, Torch, Bulbs, Tow Rope, just been out to the Daughter flat battery.

waterboatman

Good Morning Early Birds!

Wednesday. I overslept...for me anyway. I didn't get to sleep until just after 0100, so it's still the usual four hours. Very windy outside this morning, but the sky is clear and lots of stars are out...

LovelyLemon13

I Am An Adult Woman, Preparing To Go To A Bullfighting School. How Do I Tell My Parents?

Everything is in preparations. I have already contacted a few people in Spain. I was told that as a foreigner, I will be on a waiting list because they first and foremost accept kids and teens from...

ask100

Buying A Mobile Phone In China

Has anyone had the experience of buying a mobile from a Chinese supplier? If so I would like to know about customs charges etc, if any, and any other problems before I take the plunge. Thanks....

Aotearoa100

Does Anybody Have A Pukeko Or Pukeko Chicks For Hire. Thanks

Need a pukeko or chicks for a fundraiser I am Doing for the New Zealand and Massey University WILDBASE

Khandro

The Labour Party

Where are you going? http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/momentum-director-labour-discipline-committee-christine-shawcroft-ann-black-nec-elections-left-wing-a8162071.html...

Chipchopper

Electric Light Problem

I have a kitchen light that suddenly stopped working. On inspection, the tube was blackened at one end, so I took it to the shop to match it with the correct replacement (28w Osram CFL square)type....

Khandro

That Bus Again!

According to BoJo, £350 m. was a figure too low; http://www.itv.com/news/2018-01-16/boris-johnson-brexit-bus-350-million/...

mikey4444

Carillion Directors To Be Investigated

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42703549 "It is important we quickly get the full picture of the events which caused Carillion to enter liquidation," said Business Secretary, Greg Clark, in a...