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Road Signs

If warning signs are triangular with pointed bit up why arre give way signs in a triangle pointed bit down?

Cultural thing - but not very nice

I witnessed today a woman , standing on the pavement , with baby in hands , toddler tugging at her skirt - pushchair on pavement , and some bags . After a while a car ( not a mini cab ) pulls up -...

Josh111

Evidence of Insurance Policy in English Courts.

I posted this in law but thought is could be answered here too.... Is my understanding correct that evidence of an insurance policy is excluded from use in the English courts?

frostyspecs

My youngest grandaughter is going to Australia next Jan. for six months so I wish to keep in touch with her cheaply as possible. Could the ABs recommend a site so that Im may read up about the subject...

cassa333

PAYE question

Hello all, I'm not sure where this should go so will move it if needs be. My friends grandson had a serious accident and has TBI. As a result he is, to all outward appearances, normal but has 24hr...

evedawn

hindu prasanna service - what gifts to give

ive been invited to a hindu prasanna service. i think this is similar to whaat we christians would say is our babys christening. unfortunately i wont be able to attend but want to send a gift . id...

chris1970

Gaffer tape

Why is gaffer tape called gaffer tape?

.BEAK1

tv remote s

Can anyone explain why one can't get a TV Remote with a ZOOM facility as you get with a Dvd player remote i sent an email to Sky but haven't even had the courtesy of an acknowledgement of it! Usual i...

sheeshee

answerbank

must be one of the last to know, what do you mean by your letter that you are on your last legs?

spacechimp

Is it illegal to own a machete?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_an d_west/8226778.stm What exactly was this man's crime?

lilypoppyfre

selling a car

in March 2007 my husband bought a brand new Freelander 2 TD4 GS diesel. Due to ill-health he wants to sell it. The dealer, from whom we had bought 5 Range Rover and Freelander over the years has not...

Doozle

Mac Code

I am due to switch to Post Office broadband on 7.9.09 but now wish to use BT instead. Post Office already has Mac Code from current provider (Orange). Will the same Code allow alternative transfer to...

hiflier

Longest-running BBC radio programme

What is the longest-running radio programme that is still being broadcast now, and under the same name as when it started?

crisgal

Hollies' air that i breathe

just listening to this on the radio. Does anyone know for sure what the heck they are singing? Many lyrics sites say something different. "Peace came upon me and it ........" ? releases me? leaves me...

JonnyBoy12

What about an "Adults Only" section in Answerbank?

I am not sure if this question has been asked before, but can we please have a section to do with matters of an adult nature? We are all adults here, and I dare not post anything at all risky for fear...

vpetite

Pension entitlement?

My husband and I are divorcing after 3 yrs separation he was a firefighter for 31yrs and retired 2 yrs ago. My question concerns his pension ...... I believe I am entitled to a 50% share (married for...

gfm722

new carol vorderman active health, ds or dsi??

Just wondering if this new game can be used on the ds lite or if its only for the new dsi? thanks.

jonah hart

Perscription drugs off the Internet ?

Might sound a daft Q but is it safe to buy prescription drugs off the Internet ? I personally think it isant but iv just find out my friend buys alot of the Internet, Any advice I could pass on to her...

dot.haukes

Claiming JSA when job secured.

Is it ok to continue to claim JSA even though I have accepted an offer of a job but it only starts on October 1st? My department closed on August 8th and the jobcentreplus person said I could claim...

lynbrown

Famous book called Leop***?

I am trying to track down a book I have seen mentioned as beling a really good read. Its about a small town, set in the past, with everyday lives of the towns people. The author could be Don de ?? I...

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