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turpentine smell from boiler.

Hi, would anyone have any idea why there is a really strong smell of turpentine coming from our boiler? We had a plumber round last week and he put a new diaphragm in and then did a chemical flush of...

yelllowfox

if you get a warning sign

on a page, "error", what does this mean, and can you erase it?

zingo1327

system restore not working

I'm having problems so decided to use system restore but no matter which restore point I choose the message says that it can't restore my computer to that time/point. Any help welcome. ps System...

yelllowfox

repeating my question, as i put it in the wrong section,

when you get a yellow warning "error on page", what does it mean, can you erase it?

needawin

DAB RADIO

Is Dab radio any good. Is it worth investing in one? I see reports that they are a flash in the pan and the broadcasts will not last. Any recommendations for a cheap one?

emmie

Acronyms

Any you know that are funny, real ones, made up, none too rude please. A bit of light relief on a truly appalling day, weather wise....

Prudie

Letters not typing in submit box

I'm aing a bizarre problem. Wen typing answers te letters h,c and v will not appear. I'm aing to write tem in an e-mail or Word (no problem) and opy and paste. How weird is tat? As you an see didn't...

andypotato

my name advertised

my name is being advertised on a poster for a darts exhibition and i am not playing. do i have any rights about this and where do i stand

mrs_overall

At the risk of being lynched...

Is there anyone on here apart from me who is not an animal lover? (BTW I am NOT an animal hater and can't abide cruelty)...

useless1

Returning goods

I bought light bulbs and wished to return these as although they fit the electric fitting they do not fit in the space in the ceiling. The shopkeeper states as there is no problem with the bulbs he...

rccatnap

Network address blocked

Mightymouse and I share the same Home Network and have for some years. One of the forums visited regularly for a couple of years now is the delightful Hummingbird forum on Network54. Out of the blue,...

Bambiagain

Anyone know the possible penalties for insider trading?

I've been looking online but had no success (except with US law, which is no use). It's a hypothetical case where someone married to a non-executive board member is caught out having bought shares...

Donald Duck

you mag

10a/ flaws, shortcomings, deficiencies (10) ???c???s?s 12a/ Items designed to be useful or important for only a short time (8) ???e???a...

MichaelZZ

Amplified phone causing Broadband drop off???

Being a little hard of hearing I was advised to buy an amplified phone to supplement our existing conventional phone. Since I installed this phone - on an extension with all the correct filters in...

FredPuli43

Speed Awareness Course

Anybody been on the speed awareness course offered instead of taking three points on your licence? What it's like? No idea what the criteria for being offered it is.Isn't it meant for persistent...

Barry8126

re Corsa engine light

do you think it will be safe to drive a short distance around 6 miles

kirsty1994

Nutty neighbor causing grief...

I have a neighbor that is constantly trying to get me in trouble, and she is an argumentative alcoholic...but that is besides the point. anyway, my boyfriend parks directly outside the house, not in...

babycakes2k

Insurance on Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte

I bought a Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte on a T-mobile 18 month contract in 2009. At the time I paid £353.99 upfront and then £35 per month for 18 months. I lost my phone in March and whilst...

pafty

neighbours garden lights

my neighbour has installed garden lights and has attached the cables to my side of the fence and trellis. (so that he can't see them...charming guy)He insists that it is 'his wall' and so he is...