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pusskin

trouble getting on facebook

my cousin has just told me over the phone that she cant get into facebook! She's tried several times, and cant get passed the password thing!! It says that she already rigistered! I cant help her as I...

TheOtherHalf

Ads of screen

I`ve taken this question from another post regarding ads which has prompted me to ask ` how do I remove them from the screen`. I have loads on screen all the time. I am on mozilla firefox. My computer...

Explorer-8

Not getting e-mail notifications

When I first registered with AnswerBank, I used to get e-mails notifying me if anybody replied to my questions. In the last year or so, I don't get any notifications and I don't know why. I don't...

tamborine

mirror reflections

How do you get a mirror to reflect a multi image.

pinkcowprint

hoover won't suck up!

its bagless and i have cleaned all filters etc,it seems to be blowing cold air out,but the detacheable hose thing works fine,anyone know why or what is going on?thanks

_sophie_

Hotmail Recent Activity

There's this guy I met online and yes, I would say we are good friends but I'd never meet him or anything like that or tell him personal information because there is always that risk! Anyway so I...

oldexpat

Avartar

When I see how long it is until I can get an avatar I see this '3 more days and 10 more legitimate posts.' The days keep changing yet the number of legitimate posts don't. What does legitimate post...

divegirl

Selling abroad with Ebay.

Hi, I am trying to sell some stuff on Ebay but keep getting emails saying buyers from the US are blocked. I haven't set any restrictions that I am aware of....Any ideas? Lisa x...

mrs_nordling

Percentages?

I couldn't think where to post this question. How do I calculate the percentage rate that's been added to an item so that when I re-add it it's correct? I know that seems to make no sense, so here's...

BertiWooster

Tamacadam

I've seen workmen laying new tarmacadam on roads , when it's raining . Why doesn't the water affect the tarmacadam ?...

yelenots

Frost Free Fridge Freezer

Its a Hotpoint and the past few months the bottom of the fridge is freezing up with a huge chunk of ice across the bottom of it. Even the veg and salad if kept in the trays at the bottom are freezing...

inafix

freezers in garage

Hi guys, I am looking to put a new freezer in my un-heated garage,would this be ok or are thier only certain types of freezer that will work correctly.

Mr-H

Sony 40 inch TV - picture size

Friend of mine has the above TV, bought from Curry's 4 or 5 years ago. She only has a dish ariel attached, and therefore only uses Sky. When on BBC1, 2, ITV1 and channel 5, picture is 16-9 size. For...

Eastender

White Satallite

What are these white satallite dish'es that the asian community seem to have? are they special ones for picking up asian tv? They are not the normal sky dish'es. Just wondered as I keep noticing them....

Mattk

Best way to get rid of old toys?

We are moving house in the nr future and ahead of that date I want to empty our loft of all the clutter which mostly consists of old toys. My kids are 17 and 21 now and the majority of the stuff is...

lulu_bucket

Washing machines in Shanghai - Help!

Washing machines in Shanghai - Standard, Habit, Express, Night time, Big things, Softer cycles. Anyone had experience with these - daughter just arrived there - dont seem to be able to alter the temp...