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CFN - rank in the military?

I have found out CFN means 'Craftsman' but I still don't understand what that means in terms of rank?

echokilo

Festival of Remembrance 2012

How can I get tickets for the above? I know the evening event is for Legion members only, but understand there is an afternoon performance for the public - how do I get tickets? TIA

Prudie

Clock radio power usage

Does a radio alarm clock use more electricity if you have the radio on?

Andy26

HOW TO GET RADS HOT

RADS COLD AT THE BOTTOM. HAVE INCREST PUMP TO MAX. TRYED BALANCING & EVERY THING I CAN THINK OF WITH THE TOP & BOTTOM VALVES. THE RADS ARE PLUMED IN WITH OUTLET AT TOP OF RAD INLET AT BOTOM OF...

emmie

can anyone explain this please

We have had an upgrade to the new digital tv service, carried out by the local council. It's a borough wide initiative, ready for 2012 switchover. However since the upgrade was installed, first the...

Oleanda

Not So Much "How" but "Why"?

When Google Street View went live, they had filmed our street early in the morning when nobody was about, our car was on the drive and our bedroom curtains were closed. I just looked at it again and...

leanne_1987

taps

when i turn my bath taps on its really difficult to turn them back off again, it takes me about 5 mins to get it to turn off mostly leaving it dripping, is there anything i can do myself or will i...

sherrardk

Now I need a Mary costume

My daughter has been given the role of Mary in the school nativity - any one got any ideas for a costume, I am rubbish at sewing, don't have a sewing machine and am completely out of ideas. Thanks.

flobadob

Genius?

http://xaxor.com/funn...-a-zipper-up-tip.html...

emmie

Benefits office

Is there a website/address for the benefit offices. Where you can e mail and ask questions. I have had the most dreadful time recently trying to get them on the phone. I called them last week, and...

BACKHOUSE

One Pound Coin

I seem to remember that on the introduction of the one pound coin in 1983,a number of gold one pound coins were issued to various important personages such as The Queen and Margaret Thatcher.Can...

EvianBaby

HDNL Delivery Updates

Does anyone have any idea how long it takes for an item to show as delivered on the tracker service from when it is actually delivered? I am having a parcel delivered to work by 6.30 and I've left a...

Kassee

picture

How do you insert a picture of your choice to go with your name on answerbank. Dont know how to do it !

sith123

why do US and european plugs have 2 pins, not three?

really need to know.

fliptheswitch

Washing machine not spinning properly

Morning all, Quick question... My washing machine is not spinning properly, sounds like it's struggling. It fills up, struggles to spin and practically stays still. It does spin round when it's on the...

impact5

We bought a cctv camera couple of years ago

We have just fitted it in our shop. Works fine except it keeps turning its self off the tv after a couple of minutes, any ideas

hellywelly4

Broken zip

Hello. The plastic zip on my favourite jacket has started to stick really badly, and it is almost impossible to move. I know with a metal zip you can use a graphite pencil to rub on the teeth. Is...

derrynoose

Identifying an 0800 number.

Does anyone know what 08000445625 represents. I get a call from this number almost every day. It comes at a time when I am at work so I don't know why I am being called. Thanks.

glesga123

10 Motives

Has anyone tried these 'Electronic ciggies'? What are they like? Do they work in keeping the craving for a real fag away?

Dolt

Does a banned person get all their posts removed?

I thought if your BANNED from AB then all your posts get removed? A poster I like seems to be banned, yet all their posts are still there. Why's that?...