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Pc Language

Is it okay to refer to a black person as being Black, is it okay to say handicapped, are these acceptable words to use, or Is there (new) proper PC words.?...

Hymie

Further to the thread started by TWR on Learner Drivers being allowed to drive on the motorway; apparently The Times reported today that the government was considering plans to introduce a mandatory...

Ric.ror

Opinions On This Drill

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/7112953 Happy New Year everyone I would welcome any opinions on this drill I would be using it for very light jobs such as fixing a new curtain track Thanks as always...

237SJ

Car Battery

Yesterday I came to drive back from Christmas away and my battery was as flat as a pancake. The day before, I had driven around some country lanes and before that, I had done about 150 miles on a dual...

nailit

Bailifs

My son got arrested xmas eve and has got to go magistrates on 10 Jan. He will at least get court costs and maybe a fine. He is technichaly NFA (No fixed abode) but the custody sergant insisted that he...

Bert45

Mains-Powered Digital Clocks

I have four mains-powered digital clocks. There are two in the kitchen: a microwave oven and a 'normal' oven. There are two upstairs: an alarm/clock radio/CD player and the timer for the central...

Gizmonster

Ideal Weight - Where Do They Get Their Figures From??

Well, as a medium build, 6' 2" 50 year old male, I like to think I'm in reasonable shape - I'm a window cleaner. Anyway, I thought I'd weigh myself and see how I compared to my ideal weight. My weight...

ToraToraTora

Fao Jim, What's Your Take On Entropic Gravity?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entropic_gravity A guest I have loves to talk science etc and he was mentioning this theory from Verlinde etc. I have read the Wikipedia page and it sounds a bit fanciful...

malagabob

Running 240V And Coax Together

If I run a cable supplying power and coax for a TV side by side say for 5 mtrs, would the current from the power cable interfere with the TV signal. TIA

Ric.ror

Mini Bus Hire To London

Would it be possible to hire a mini bus to take 7 adults and two children to London from Leeds? The adults could share the driving - well 5 could and we could leave the bus near Euston station...

saintpeter48

New Laser Printer.

I am thinking of getting a laser printer and need some help please. What is the difference between a laser printer and normal ink one, I do a lot of printing, about 100 A4 sheets per week and I go...

grahammlong

Easy Way To Combine Two Tv Aerials Receving Tv From Two Different Tv Transmitters?

Hi good AB'ers , need an easy way to combine two different tv aerials - leads, receiving tv from two different tv transmitters? Thanks good AB'ers GL.

Tweed

Tone Capacitors

How does a capacitor remove high frequencies from an AC circuit, like on an electric guitar? I know it's something to do with the charge/discharge rate of capacitor but can't reconcile how you get a...

marval

Oh No You're Not

"First," said the playboy, "I'm going to buy you a few drinks to loosen you up." "Oh no you're not," said the girl. "Then I'll take you to dinner and ply you with a few more drinks." "Oh no you're...

piggynose

Can Pendrives Be Repaired?

I ask because i bought one a few months ago, and only the other day it refused to open any files. went back to the shop i bought it from and they said its impossible to open, and of course without a...

Sharonchristine

Accused Of Hitting A Parked Car

I have been accused of hitting a parked car. I have been and given a stement to the police under caution. The other party was parked over two parking spots and nearly half a car over the lines, I...

codswallop

Bathroom Wall Hearter

Further to a question I raised concerning the above item I eventually had to buy a new one,but you could get more heat from a battery operated torch,so I returned it for a replacement which was just...

bruce5755

Which Speakers Can I Use.

Hi all. I have just purchased a new 120 watt Hi-Fi mini system that came with 3ohm speakers and 1.5 metres each of cable. Can I use my current 6ohm speakers that are approx 7m and 3m away from the...

allen

Digital Copies Of Old Masters?

Is there anywhere that sells digital downloads of old masters? I want to buy some which can be put onto a TV screen. Ta....

Biccylova

Hand Brake On Or Off

My oh keeps on at me to not put the hand brake on in cold weather as he says "it will freeze on and then we would be in a muddle" now I have never heard anyone else say this nor have I heard of...

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