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bubbles4920

mobile phone from the usa

if i were to buy a mobile phone from the usa, can i use it over here and do i get a sim card from any mobile phone shop? also is this the case vice versa in the usa with my uk mobile phone that i have...

250450

biro ink off leather

how to remove biro ink off leather chair

Upforit

Indesit washing machine

I have replaced the drum bearings in my machine (WG1386w(G)) successfully. Problem is on this model the bearings are in the spider on the back as opposed to in the drum as with a Hotpoint. My problem...

steve b 100

answer bank

i would like to know how to delete questions from my profile when i have all the answer i need

selongja

sky box

my sky box keeps freezing when turning over the channels,and the picture keeps braking up

Jinglepot

Sour milk smell in car.

I unfortunately left a 2 L carton of milk in the boot of the car for about 10 days and only discovered it yesterday when it was really sunny and hot. Luckily it was in a plastic bag, but there was a...

Joke

Time Checks

When listening to the radio I have found that there is a time lapse between digital and am/fm radio. So could somebody tell me which one is giving the correct time time checks as there is...

mangosam

My Bebo page

My bebo page is not showing any pictures or any skins. This problem occurs as soon as the bebo web page loads up. There are no pictures, the design of the page is not there and all the writing on the...

mkjuk

Whey protein

Is it true that you should digest whey protein supplement within 20 mins of exposing it to water? if so Why? how much should i take if i eat healthily and work out 3 times per week? when is the best...

airbolt

Guns in Space

In the TV series Battlestar Galactica ( new ) the fighters escorting the fleet use conventional cannons against attacking craft. In one scene the crew load cannon shells into the fighter in the...

simon6

How do I change the Drive Belt on my Tumble dryer

I need to change the drive belt on my Zanussi TC481W tumble dryer. I have the belt and then looked at the tumble dryer and had no idea!! Help me please!!

andy-hughes

Getting to grips with Vitsta

My daughter has bought a new PC which has Wndows Vista on it. I have managed to set it up for her, I'm at the 'tweaking' stage now, and because I have XP, I'm struggling a bit. How can I - reduce the...

skeggs101

swollen knuckle

about 2 weeks ago i puncxhed a wall very hard, it was very stupid but i was angry. it didnt stop bleeding all night and it has been swollen since then. now it is less swollen but i fel there is fluid...

stanwilcock

My pilot light won't stay on???

I have a Potterton Puma 80 combination boiler and when I go to light it the pilot light goes out on release of the button. The thermocouple has been changed and everything has been cleaned, the gas...

Dee-M-See

Hotpoint WD64 Washer Dryer

Recently I had the filter cleaned out on my washer dryer a pop sock was causing the tumble dryer to stop working properly.However since being fixed a new problem has emerged, When the machine is...

dilligaf

Family

For the first time (out of boredom) I went onto the above site. WOW. I thought I had problems. Anyone else have the same opinion or is it me?

doctorwiz123

helicopter????

how does a helicopter work ? tia

phildesign

changing washer on mixer tap in kitchen

How do I change a washer on a mixer tap in the Kitchen.

what..the?

climbing gym machine

Does anyone remember ever seeing one of these machines. It was shown in Rocky 4 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns6p_8wGPXY I have also seen them on local TV when a guy has climbed the equivalent...

phylkat

Grandma

I know this is a bit morbid but my gran has said what music she'd like played at her funeral..3 pieces. Is there any way to put these on one CD so as the church can find things easy, or will we have...