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Khandro
Does an ordinary letter posted in the US to an address in the US, still cost 49cents (up to 1 ounce) and would 20 year old stamps still be valid please?...
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237SJ
I`m not very familiar with Facebook because I only joined to belong to a particular group. When I used to log on, I got a list of people who I may know. I think I must have turned it off at some point...
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Retrochic
I've tried everything including turning off the PC and bringing the spreadsheet up again. Problem: i have three columns of numbers A B C I need to deduct B1 from A1 to get C1 and so forth down the...
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SeaJayPea
I don't know if this is possible, but here's the scenario: Last night, I kept getting "No signal" appearing on my TV. (Freeview) Primarily it was on the stations that aren't the traditional...
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Lynn_M
How is it done, i.e. 'dismantling a building brick by brick' and re-assembling it on another site, something due to be done here in Co. Durham to a humble old picture house. It seems like a MASSIVE...
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pugthedog
don't know if this is the right place to ask it's a knitting question would using two strands of double knit have the same effect as chunky wool...
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pusskin
We have bought a Kampa blow up tent in Dorset last week... Fantastic. we have erected it in our small garden añd all seems well, so easy to erect. only one problem! We have found it quite hard to...
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hc4361
As a Christian with no procedural knowledge of Islam I need help. In an official capacity I have received a complaint from a Shia Muslim about the local mosque which is Sunni. The complainant lives...
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joe-jen12
Hello all, Apologies in advance for the silly question! What is 0.018 in monetary terms? For example, 0.18 is 18p, but what is 0.018? Thanks in advance, OBL....
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kenjonbro
ISAs do they affect benefits such as JSA ,Carers Allowance or Working tax /Child credits
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BJS
What is the name of the liquid that can be added to the system to prevent clogging etc. Is this a good thing to do as I believe its quite expensive.
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mightyquin
Changed to Sky a few weeks ago and both cable and wireless connected. At least 6/8 times a day the white internet light(funny face) goes amber and I lose internet connectivity. I have to switch power...
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in a mo
I have loaded my USB Memory Stick and arranged the items in alphabetical order but when I plug the USB Stick into my player the items are in a different order,any idea why this is and is there a way I...
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ukanonymous
I have an idea for a gadget ready for the draons den. I have sourced most of the electric equipment but need someone to custom manufacture the casing for it. Where would I start>?...
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March-Hare
Can anyone advise on the above? Which type is best and which specific brand? Don't want to spend more that £75 max...
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Scarlett
I recently started to make brownies and used my smoothie maker to mix the eggs and caster sugar for 6 minutes, varying the speed. After doing this on two different occasions I saw that the smoothie...
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bednobs
hi i have an oil fired combi boiler. The oil is getting low but we are moving soon, so as the minimum elivery is 500 litres, i'd rather try to eke it out. Anywayif you have the shower on hot but less...
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Bazile
Does anyone know from what date the raffle numbers element of the lotto draw started ?
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phleb
I owe £15k. Spoke to two of the companies and agreed on a £10 per month repayment plan until i am financially settled. This means i will be blacklisted for 6 years, but its a load of my mind, as i...
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Greedyfly
Am I right in thinking that it is NOT illegal to split and sell multipack items singley as long as you price the item clearly? Thanks GF...

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