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acw

Have NOT Of

Slightly more of a request than a question, but I am interested in your views.  Please could people learn that: INCORRECT: "I must of forgotten it" CORRECT: "I must have forgotten it" Why do so...
10:36 Fri 29th Apr 200518 answers, last by marianne joy 15:56 Sun 15th May 2005
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mr. piper

expert witness's?

I know this is probably in the wrong section, but i can't find one more apt. How would you go about finding an expert witness to appear for you or prepare a report for court? I have tried...
13:26 Fri 29th Apr 200513 answers, last by mr. piper 13:20 Sat 07th May 2005
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Octavius

Vincent Van Gogh

We have a debate, what is the correct pronunciation of the surname? "van goff' 'van go' 'varn go' as one site suggests: 'varn gich' or 'varn gach' or are the Dutch g's like h's as in Ruud Gullet...
15:22 Thu 28th Apr 200520 answers, last by Poppy 13:59 Tue 03rd May 2005
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Escher

Ballot papers after the Election and secrecy of the ballot.

What happens to the Ballot papers after the election? How secret are they? (i.e. can the number on them be referenced to your name at a later date) Are they used in any way to record long term...
11:46 Thu 28th Apr 20056 answers, last by elgroucho 15:48 Fri 29th Apr 2005
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mackydm

sex

where on the internet can i talk to like minded people about adult sex, without having to pay.many thanks.
21:17 Thu 28th Apr 20058 answers, last by MissCommando 23:44 Thu 28th Apr 2005
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mrsmackers

Arabic translation

Does anybody know how to write the name Victoria in arabic? I lived in Saudi Arabia for a few years when I was younger but never learnt the language, but have come up with the idea of getting my name...
17:31 Tue 26th Apr 200510 answers, last by Loveall0413 09:04 Sun 30th Dec 2012
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airbolt

Anachronistic Phrases and Jokes

I wonder how many sayings and / or Jokes become out of date due to changes in the world . A joke my dad used to tell ( often! ) was : Conductor : " Pass farther down the Bus! " Passenger " He's not my...
22:33 Wed 27th Apr 200512 answers, last by Thebutcher 20:46 Sun 09th Sep 2012
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bartholomew

I have got all bunnied up for nothing?

What does to bunny up mean?
09:15 Thu 28th Apr 20054 answers, last by Xollob 09:54 Fri 29th Apr 2005
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elgroucho

Irish voters in UK election

Why are citizens of the Republic of Ireland living in the UK allowed to vote in UK general elections, and vice-versa? It strikes me as odd as Ireland has been independent for many decades now. I know...
11:54 Wed 27th Apr 20055 answers, last by Loosehead 09:24 Thu 28th Apr 2005
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hugoboss

Eligible to vote?

I have moved house in the past month, and am registered to vote at old house, but it is too late to register at new house. Assuming I cannot get hold of my voting card from old house - am I still able...
12:12 Wed 27th Apr 20054 answers, last by galltin 12:23 Thu 28th Apr 2005
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Haj

Anaerobic respiration

I know that blood flow to the skin increases to aid thermoregulation during moderate exercise. My question is: why does the blood flow then decrease when the exercise increases to intense anaerobic...
19:01 Wed 27th Apr 20051 answer, last by Peter Pedant 23:04 Wed 27th Apr 2005
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Haj

Circulation to the kidney

Hi, during exercise, how is the circulation to the kidney affected? Would it be true to say that that there is no change in blood flow cos of the mechanisms at the glomerulus?
20:37 Wed 27th Apr 20053 answers, last by Haj 12:14 Thu 28th Apr 2005
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dml54

Sign spelt incorrectly.

Leading on from the previous thread what is the worst 'professional' spelling mistake you have seen? Mine was a diversion sign which said 'DIVERTED TRAFIC'
16:59 Wed 27th Apr 200516 answers, last by marianne joy 15:04 Sun 15th May 2005
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silly moo

Abigail Witchalls

I assume that most if not all ABers will feel as shocked as I do as more details of this attack are made known. Such a seemingly motiveless and senseless violent assault could surely only be committed...
12:37 Wed 27th Apr 200531 answers, last by Andy008 19:21 Mon 02nd May 2005
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denwat007

Marbury v. madison

why is this case so importaqnt
21:31 Wed 27th Apr 20053 answers, last by acw 10:40 Fri 29th Apr 2005
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Frank23

Jam thrice weekly

Can anyone help me with this. Who turned down a regal offer of jam thrice weekly plus what would have amounted to around nine shillings for a years employment?
18:54 Tue 26th Apr 20054 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:21 Wed 27th Apr 2005
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joy division

too late to vote ?

I am not on the electorial register, but would like to participate in next months general election. Am I too late to register to vote? ...somebody told me the deadline was March 31st this year?
18:09 Sun 24th Apr 20054 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:12 Tue 26th Apr 2005
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katreeen

Spoiling ballot papers

If I spoiled my ballot paper in the forthcoming election, would I still count towards turnout figures? I wish to register my dissatisfaction with the four choices in my constituency (none of which are...
16:44 Tue 26th Apr 20053 answers, last by Peter Pedant 23:03 Tue 26th Apr 2005
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Dom Tuk

Horses and cows

Why is it rare to see horses and cows in the same field in the UK. Or for that matter cows and sheep. Are they aggressive to each other
08:20 Mon 25th Apr 20057 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:35 Tue 26th Apr 2005
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shiznit

Roman Remains

Why is it that when they have tv archeology programs the Romen reminans are always 1 meter deep. is it because they always sink over time or is it that "ground level" is getting higher over time?
23:37 Sat 23rd Apr 20056 answers, last by Pinotage 13:05 Tue 03rd May 2005

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