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Vince1973

Pounds Shillings and Pence

What does the L for pound and D for Pence stand for in the "old money"? I assume S is for Shilling but I don't know what the L & D stand for (maybe latin/greek).

jocasta

For Non-Smokers

How do you feel about the potential Smoking ban in pubs, restaurants etc?

BUNNY

Smoke detectors

I'm about to put smoke detectors up,but I'm not sure where to position them.I live in a 3 story traditional Victorian terrace.I was going to put one outside the living room at the foot of my...

Hgrove

credit check?

I have been ordering things from websites using my credit card (Xmas presents). Do they do a credit check on you? I don't see why they should as if you pay by credit card, the payment is...

FP

Fast Food Advertising and Product Labelling

I would love to hear what AB'ers think about the latest proposals from the Government to ban advertising fast food before 9.00pm so that parents are not 'bullied' by their children to buy fast,...

dreamscape

Politics

Why are the BNP considered to be such an extreme political party when their manifesto seems little more than common sense?

bontess

Inherited money

After my divorce I inherited some money. Does my ex husband have a claim on this.

Daire

I'm a student and subscribed to a 12 month internet deal with wanadoo. I left the address in June after nine months there, and I cancelled the credit card they were using to bill me on (as I am now in...

Jenniec

Was it ABH or GBH?

I was assualted by someone who hit me several times over the head with a vase left me bleeding heavily. . She also bit me but did not draw blood. I ended up with three sitches in my head and 2...

oligopoly

Who Is More Universally Recognisable/Famous?

To settle a debate with my friends please: Who would you say today is more famous and/or more recognisable worldwide, the Beatles or the Spice Girls. Please support your answer with reasons. Thank you

Famous5

Interest Free

How does the retailer and the finance company make money from an interest free credit deal

mollymoo43

Credit Protection added without knowledge

Has anyone out there had credit protection added to a credit agreement without their knowledge & against express choice made at point of sale? I bought a laptop almost 3 years ago ( from a well known...

el duerino

dont take this the wrong way

does anyone else get bored talking to people who are clearly less intelligent than them - both in real life and on the internet? I just cant be assed to explain the blindingly obvious etc . . .

MORELLO

Daily News

When talking about the situation in Iraq and the Blackwatch etc, what is meant by the term 'insurgents'?

newtron

What is AB?

Is AB a place where one goes to get objective answers to specific questions or is AB a place where one goes to get judged and lectured about his/her behavior that is assumed based on the question?

lootmaker

IVA or default?

Im in 35k debt, do I just runaway from it change my address? or shall i do an IVA how much will i be paying a month, if im on say 18k a year?

Weaza_cfc

Toyboys

Argh, i cannot believe i am asking this, but there you go. I am a fifteen year old girl, and we have rules. One of these rules is that dating someone younger than yourself is to be avoided, inless you...

2nd row

Are we heading for a complete ban ?

I smoke, and i admit it, there are times when i HATE it !!, but there are times, when i really need, and enjoy a cig'..... give it up ?? ' tis the only vice i've got left in my life !...

galltin

Father Christmas

The Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham have announced that there will be no Santa's Grotto this year as they do not want to offend non Christians. Oxford Street have said the same but said it's...

nicnicnic

Car Insurance

Im 18 and Im struggling to find a relatively cheap car insurance! I understand my premiums arent going to be cheap, but I really need them to be at least reasonable!! Im only going to be...

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