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M R S A: I-F Test Is -Ve / +Ve Prior To Hospital-Admission?

If this swab-test is negative, one does not harbour such Staphylococcus varieties. . B_U_T, I am due to go to a clinic, where there are two-bedded rooms. --Could one be 'infected' by a patient who was...
07:40 Sun 24th Nov 20194 answers, last by naomi24 17:58 Sun 24th Nov 2019
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Fast-Talking On Radio And T V

Listening to programmes are becoming exhausting: presenters and news-readers talk so fast, zooming through full-stops and commas, without stopping, catching a breath in the middle of a sentence. Whew!...
08:34 Thu 21st Nov 201927 answers, last by Ric.ror 15:55 Thu 21st Nov 2019
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Washing - Hang It On The Clothes Line In The Garden. In Winter, Too?

Even on frosty Winter days, according to a recent radio programme I partially heard, one can continue hanging one's washing on the outside clothes line. Is this true? Surely, all the clothes would...
08:11 Thu 21st Nov 201911 answers, last by sherrardk 09:13 Fri 22nd Nov 2019
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Immigration --> More Building, More Locally-Farmed Food

With more building, seemingly on green-field sites that we need to feed more of the population, and net migration >> zero, UK Ltd really ought to take steps to save our farming land and limit building...
08:03 Thu 21st Nov 20194 answers, last by Old_Geezer 09:52 Thu 21st Nov 2019
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+ + + E N V I R O N M E N T + + +

One big step? Or one small step? So, Bristol has announced its intention to ban diesel-powered cars. But only after many more pedestrians *A*N*D* drivers have inhaled the toxic mixture of gases and...
18:27 Mon 11th Nov 201914 answers, last by hc4361 10:58 Sun 24th Nov 2019
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Prorogue Parliament

I cannot recall there being any vociferous reaction to John Major's prorogation of parliament when he was PM. Rather hypocritical of him to now be one of Boris Johnson's leading rebels....
08:00 Sun 01st Sep 20191 answer, last by Old_Geezer 09:04 Sun 01st Sep 2019
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Aviation Fuel: Tax It

In the light of the countless number of pollutants being indifferently(?) dissipated throughout the environment and Earth displaying the inevitable symptoms of such, is it not time that aviation fuel...
18:39 Fri 26th Jul 201911 answers, last by Hopkirk 14:34 Sat 27th Jul 2019
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Air Pollution = C O 2 Solution!

The knee-jerk reaction to the key words "Air pollution" is that carbon-dioxide must be reduced. But that is but one of a cocktail of pollutants that are not at all conducive to our leading long and...
11:41 Thu 20th Jun 20194 answers, last by gl556tr 08:54 Wed 14th Jul 2021
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Uk's Technical And Scientific Future Capability

With Huawei apparently master of 5G technology, it must be obvious that any of their devices are a potential threat to UK's security. What better opportunity for UK Ltd's boffins to develop their own...
14:57 Tue 04th Jun 20197 answers, last by Peter Pedant 07:46 Thu 06th Jun 2019
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Isbn - Is Uk English Identifiable?

I have a paperback novel written in English. Is there any means of establishing whether the language of a particular book/paperback is EN-UK, rather than EN-US, with the aid of the ISBN printed inside...
17:20 Thu 13th Dec 20182 answers, last by Buenchico 20:28 Thu 13th Dec 2018
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Kettle With Matt/brushed Steel And Having A Ferro-Magnetic Base For Induction Hobs - Help!

I have a coloured kettle for my hob. With scratches making it look older than it really is, I am looking for a replacement: A) one that has a brushed/matt steel finish - polished surfaces are a...
14:51 Sat 10th Nov 20183 answers, last by rockyracoon 19:21 Sat 10th Nov 2018
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Induction Hob: Do Pots And Pans Have To Fit Exactly?

Seems that an induction hob is on the cards, having ticked the right boxes. But ... 1) do pots and pans have to fit exactly? and 2a) would an oval or rectangular pot/pan be better suited for the...
18:56 Tue 02nd Oct 20189 answers, last by jourdain2 18:35 Wed 03rd Oct 2018
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I Have A Raid 1 Working For My Windows - Can One Use This For Linux Ubuntu?

Now that I have acquired some experience with Linux, I wish to continue using the RAID 1 as my digital security storage with this Operating System. I will stop using Windows. As Windows has NTFS, I...
06:51 Fri 27th Jul 20181 answer, last by Buenchico 17:42 Fri 27th Jul 2018
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Pc-In-A-Box - A Space-Saver, But What About Performance?

I have a notebook at home and another on the road. Now, my orthopaedic consultant has advised my using them. The inherent problem is that screen and keyboard are attached. That is, one needs the KB to...
10:09 Tue 26th Jun 20185 answers, last by gl556tr 09:27 Wed 27th Jun 2018
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Public Key For Encryption - How Does One Use This When Sending An Email?

How does one make use of a given public key for encryption? I use Thunderbird, for which there is the AddOn "Enigmail". But I would appreciate an Idiot's Guide on applying encryption to an eMail using...
16:02 Wed 20th Jun 20181 answer, last by Buenchico 16:13 Wed 20th Jun 2018
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Linux For Mobile Phones - Users' Views, Please?

Linux as an Operating System for servers and desktops is quite successful. But, I would like to hear from TABs who have (had) this OS for their mobile phones. Linux for mobile phones? Anything is...
08:40 Wed 20th Jun 20183 answers, last by gl556tr 15:39 Wed 20th Jun 2018
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Curtains, Blinds: South-Facing Tall Wandows X2 In Living Room

Such windows are a blessing on normal days. But in Summer, we are seeking a means of reducing the sun's heat and light. Sometimes, the living room has to be darkened for somebody to sleep without the...
16:18 Sun 27th May 20181 answer, last by calda49 18:27 Sun 27th May 2018
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Carpal Tunnel Operation

More of a Medical nature, this query. But, here goes. Due to poor initial treatment from my GP, the tendosynivitis of both arms -- after an intensive period of humping boxes whilst moving -- has...
07:23 Fri 25th May 20187 answers, last by NoMercy 14:14 Sat 26th May 2018
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Uk Ltd’S Industrial Capability

I am not sure where to place this matter. Here we go ... Where is UK Ltd’s industrial capability – and prowess? Time and again one is confronted by media coverage of original UK ideas that are...
10:57 Wed 02nd May 20184 answers, last by ToraToraTora 14:31 Wed 02nd May 2018
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Looking For A Fridge With ...

1) a full-width fruit drawer; 2) a full-width veg drawer; 3) 200 L - 220 L 4) A+++ 5) free-standing --> combined with Freezer 30 L - 40 L --> Fridge can be switched off Are there any models that could...
15:40 Fri 27th Apr 20182 answers, last by gl556tr 07:14 Tue 16th May 2023

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