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Nervous reaction to bad news

I wonder if anybody has any suggestions how I can overcome something that is bothering me. What it is, I either laugh or smile whenever I hear bad news. The worse the news is, the more likely I am to...

10ClarionSt

Hearing Loss

Does anyone know anything about the government scheme that compensates people who've suffered hearing loss as a result of their occupation? Is it just a case of going to see a solicitor or is there a...

jridgeback

The age of Austerity and 1945-52

If anyone knows anything about this period, specifically about peoples living standards and daily lives, could you please let me know. Thanks a lot.

stevie-p

Light hearted fun

Im sure i was robbed whilst asleep last night,because there were 2 bottles of scotch in my house before i went to bed that evening...when i awoke,they were gone!!!! and someone must have hit me over...

emmapayne27

insomnia

Can anyone help? My best friend has had insomnia for ten years at first she could get a couple of hours of kip at some point during the night, but recently it has got worse she goes for days with no...

funkymoped

Snowbows

we've just had a snow shower, and it was snowing fairly heavy for a while,and we were wondering...can u get snowbows...like u get rainbows? It might be a silly question but are they possible?

Le Chat

Hot water bottle

On the inside rim of my new furry hot water bottle it says not to fill with boiling water. Is this because boiling water may erode the rubber over time, in case the bottle is too hot on the skin or in...

Mattk

problem getting tv's back from repairman

Heres my problem...... 8 months ago(yes 8!) I gave 2 of my tv's to a repairman after a lightning storm.he tells me that he has been unable to obtain spare parts and I have asked numerous times for him...

NITA EDWARDS

microwave

I have a microwave that is about 5/6 yrs old.It is rusty round the seams inside. Is it safe or is it time for a new one?

madein1978

Telesales Calls

Are you fed up with the constant pestering of these people on the phone trying to punt you anything from Conservatories to Mobile Phones? I'm sick of it, they always phone at the wrong time!

samz90

Apprenticehips in the southwest

Im looking for an electrical apprenticeship in the Plymouth area (southwest). Does anyone have any idea of the companies I could enquire to? Thanks

Carol Anne

Office quality carpet

I cant help noticing that the new carpet laid in the interview rooms at my bank a year ago, still looks like brand new despite the volume of heavy traffic upon it. Is there a name for this type of...

mata hari

plants that cats dont like?

Do you know of any garden plants that cats don't 'go for'? I have a small enclosed courtyard and two cats! They leave my rose alone, but lie on the lavender bushes! (at least they smell nice!) I think...

tigerthecat

carrot addiction

Does anyone know why a friend of mine has become addicted to carrots (20 a day)? Its not a weight loss thing.

WendyS

Three Piece Suites built to specification

Does anybody have the name & contact details of any company making three piece suites to specification? When ours is replaced I want to buy one where the seating height is higher than average,...

1977Nicky

British Gas - should I switch?

Ok, what's the deal with British Gas then? Obviously they are putting their prices up (I am with them for gas and electric) so should I switch? Or is it true that all other companies will have to put...

johnny1

Moss / Algae on my Driveway

Does anyone know an effective way to remove the moss / algae from my tarmac driveway?? I used the pressure washer at the weekend, but once it was wet, I couldn't see where the stuff was. Now it's...

Swirad

Diabetes

I dont like to do a self-diagnosis but what are the symptoms and dangers of diabetes? I have to go for a diabetes check. I have dizzy/faint spells that can only be cured by chocolate/something sweet....

Bensolutions

What you know Or who you know!!

What is most important in gaining financial security? Who you know Or what you know

Alixw

Water with cordial

I try to drink as much water as I can during the day, but i'm really not a fan of it! In work i've started drinking it with blackcurrant cordial, just to make it taste nicer. Is the water still as...

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