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Trevorblack2014

What Is Semantics And Syntax In Grammar?

I want to know some examples of, semantically incorrect/correct sentences as well as Syntaxically incorrect/correct. I am trying to figure out, what semantics and syntax are but the articles that I...

237SJ

Obtaining Probate

This isn`t a technical question. My Mum died on 30th March and I am on the verge of obtaining probate. I just thought that this was just another formaility that I have to go through but now that I am...

Sqad

Eggheads

Why? why? do they have students or indeed young people to take on the Eggheads, as they have no chance at all of winning. Even students who compete on the subject that they are studying invariably...

Retrochic

Tcp Optimser Advice Please

I'm trying to speed up my pathetic internet -is this app safe please? and is it necessary? We are very rural and only getting 3.84 mb although allegedly 10mb (download ) is supposed to be available....

Sqad

Marigolds?

Can someone explain, in simple terms as to the significance and/or meaning of.......MARIGOLDS? It would appear to be an "in joke" as the word is "knocked about " by a small group of ABers who respond...

Dee Sa

Arent I Lucky ?

Today I received an e mail supposedly from Capt George Dempsey who is with the Nato troops serving in Afghanistan, he has seen my profile on Facebook and would like "to know me better" ! quite...

Jennykenny

Paying Tesco Credit Card - Speak To A Person

I pay my Tesco credit card every month on an automatic phone call, but this month there is an odd amount I want to ask about. What phone number, or combination of 'press keys' will get me a live body....

Svejk

Canada. Lost The Plot?

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/20/justin-trudeau-set-to-become-pm-as-liberals-sweep-board-in-canada-election...

phleb

Publish My Book On Amazon Help

my book is almost complete. I am looking at publishing it via amazon as an e book for kindle etc. My questions are: How much do amazon charge per sale? How do i convert my book to make it an e book?...

jennyjoan

Human Beings

Funny question I know - but do the majority of them "hurt" you....

Kassee

Spare Land

Not sure if this is gardening - or law ? In short the house next door was sold, and the land was sold off to a builder. The original house was sold with garden, and then two more plots were fenced...

chrissa1

Is It Worth Selling

I am moving to a smaller house and have an 8' long oak table and 8 chairs. Does anyone think it's worth sending it 30 miles to the nearest auction house, bearing in mind the cost of getting it there?...

weecalf

So Cooks Wants Rule The World

See Oliver James want the government to put on sugar tax .not satisfied with taking up most of the viewing time they now want to advise the government .Give us a break from grub makers .

ukanonymous

Amsterdam With Kids

I am going to Amsterdam for a week and we will be with kids. What is there to do there for kids and also is bearable for adults? I can't wait to go. Actually what else is there to do there regardless...

gumboil

Selling A Deceased Persons Car

My father-in-law died late last month and he owned a car. No finance was in place on the vehicle and since his death, it's been parked on a drive owned by him adjacent to his home. His Executor, my...

paddyk

Bond On A Rented House

My daughter is in the process of moving out from the house she and her partner have rented for 4 years. They are leaving the property in good condition but they changed the gas and electric meters to...

iloveher

Paul Nicholas

Is Paul Nicholas still in EastEnders? What's he and his role been like? I read his character was going to be that soap's "nastiest villain ever" - that true or just hype?...

mrs_overall

Ssi Steelworks At Redcar

This is more of a rant than a reference to a specific media article. Living in North Yorkshire on the border with Teesside, I am sick to the back teeth of this subject being talked about by all and...

Bazile

Rm Passes Into Private Owernship

This one slipped quietly by , by the look of it , on here http://www.theweek.co.uk/royal-mail/55552/royal-mail-shares-dive-as-ofcom-alleges-competition-law-breach. At one time this was considered as a...