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Alex Salmond

Was so sorry to hear that Alex Salmond had resigned from the SNP last night. I'm not altogether surprised as he is an honourable man and would be thinking about the effect the allegations against him...

Chipchopper

Restore A Saw

Hi Guys I have an old cross-cut saw, which I'm in the process of restoring. I've replaced the wooden handles which were peppered with woodworm and now want to clean the rust from the steel blade. I...

nailit

Consciousness

Sure that this has been asked loads of times (and even possibly by me) but for the scientists on here... can you please explain how matter can have a conscious awareness?? How can a lump of rock or...

hc4361

Payment Card Identity

Would it be possible for every debit and credit card holder to register a photo of themselves (somehow verified) so when a payment is made in store the photo is displayed to the cashier or webcam on...

Thursday

No Deal Implications For Europe?

What are the implications of a possible No Deal from the European point of view?

Canary42

Cable Ties Re-Use?

Is there any way cable ties can be re-used ? Cutting them seems to be the only option for removing them, which of course renders them useless. More plastic waste.

KARL

Petrodollars And Clearances

I had a conversation with someone who was under the impression that Petrodollars are a type of currency concept and that the USA benefits directly from its use, everytime any amount is transacted. I...

bainbrig

Customs To Denmark

Do all small packages going from UK to Denmark get opened by Customs? No, I'm not a drug dealer - I just have some small (irreplaceable but not particularly valuable) items to send, and it seems to be...

tooj

Milk

Can I freeze milk. Got too much after weekend. Don't think it will last in fridge in this weather without going sour. Thanks...

Scarlett

History?

I'd love to find out about the history of my house but don't know where to start. Are there any websites or other places I could look?

anotheoldgit

Is Multiculturalism To Blame For What Is Happening In England And It's Capital?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6075387/Hero-shoppers-wrestle-huge-knife-teenager-stabbed-man-hand.html I chose England and not the UK because such crimes as black on black stabbings and...

bigbecky

Do You Think I Deserve To Be Punished And Treated Like A Common Criminal ?

2 weeks ago I got caught shoplifting, as I am only 16 the shopkeeper called my parents instead of the police. my parents said they don't want to see me go to jail so are going to punish me severely,...

jackphillips

Can I Use Aluminium Sheets For Roofing?

Using aluminium sheets for roofing.

Ric.ror

Buy To Let

I know I bang on about this but I’m nervous. Should I do it? I have the funds from my recently sold house so I could buy outright or part buy and get a mortgage. I am 56 and would like to have an...

rockyracoon

Induction Hob

I’ve got an induction hob, and yesterday, I bought a small frying pan. It doesn’t seem to work on most of the zones on the hob, with the exception of the largest. Is there a metal type ring that...

eve1974

Lodger Not Paying Rent

Hello I hope you can give some advice. We took in a lodger on 27 March. The agreement was to pay on the 27th of each month. She had some difficulties after a change of jobs meant her pay date of each...

spathiphyllum

Is He A Deadbeat Dad If He Said From The Start He Doesn't Want A Child

If from the start of a pregnancy (day one) a man says he does not want the child, he can not support the child and his financial situation is not strong enough for a child, but the mum decides to...

pussyfoot

How Many Square Metres Needed?

Hi all, I have a kitchen floor space for tiling, could someone tell me how many square metres of tiles I'd need please! The space is 8 x 8ft and I've already allowed extra for just under the plinth....

anotheoldgit

Halogen Bulbs Out, Led Lights In, The Eu Keeps Giving.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6049349/EU-ban-halogen-bulbs-end-month-making-lighting-homes-TWICE-expensive.html Remember those nice bright cheap incandescent light bulbs?...

fiction-factory

Banning The Burka- Would It Work?

As there hasn't been a new thread on burkas in the last hour I wanted to seek opinions on one point. One argument raised a few times which i can understand is that it is a symbol of oppression of...

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