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Although today I only caught occasional glimpses on TV of the hearse carrying Thatcher's remains, it appeared to me to have been fitted with low profile tyres. Anyone notice if it really was?
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heathfield
A picture of a tortoise - on more than a short stroll - on Santa Cruz island in the Galapagos......
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heathfield
I see that Walkers have sneaked in a reduction in the contents of their big packs of Doritos, from 225gms to 200gms (-11%) and from 175gms to 150gms (-14%). Needless to say, the shelf prices in stores...
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heathfield
Why are the government and the media constantly describing beef to which horsemeat has been added as being 'contaminated'? This word describes something to which a poison, or polluting or infecting...
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heathfield
In India, the Civil Service salaries were being cut as part of the government's austerity programme. A poorly paid Indian government clerk wrote to his superior to complain. "Sir, For the past...
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heathfield
There seems to be some problem with producing italic text - like it doesn't want to work every time. I've just answered a post and included three italicised pieces of text. Having seen problems in...
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heathfield
Oh dear. I thought the ''non-functioning back arrow'' business had been sorted out for good, but from around 1415 today - it's struck again! Aaaargh!!
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heathfield
Very strange. Typed an answer to Ummmm's post, clicked on Submit, and the answer disappeared into the ether. Twice more - same result. What's up, Ed?? Anyway... Dilute 1 part PVA with 5 parts water...
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heathfield
A visitor to Hong Kong was browsing in a small back-street antique shop, when he spotted a rare dish and picked it up, saying to the shop owner 'This is rather nice!' 'Ah yes,' replied the owner. 'You...
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heathfield
After selecting a Topic, when I click on an ABers question, the yellow box comes up. It shows the questioner's avatar, and time and date, but otherwise the box is blank, with the question text...
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heathfield
Is there any simple way to install a system upgrade on my Ipod Touch? Apple's procedure seems horrendously complex, and there is some doubt expressed on websites as to whether I'll be able to keep my...
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heathfield
The Council for Sexual Research is currently investigating a widespread rumour that the average length of the UK male's penis is getting smaller. It seems that the average length of the un-erect...
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heathfield
Someone has mysteriously spread an evil rumour that our allotments are haunted. Now several people are too scared to go there..............The plot chickens.
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heathfield
In trying to report a question, after entering the code and clicking on Submit, my iMac comes up with ''you have to choose a custom text'. Eh? What the...?'
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heathfield
Why are the questions and answers under the Myths and Legends topic each removed until none are left?
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heathfield
Anyone else having the same problem as me on Answerbank?. Sometimes, after selecting a topic, my cursor starts flickering on and off as I move the mouse. If the mouse is stationary, the cursor...
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heathfield
Anyone know why the AB site Search comes back with ''No Relevant Questions found.'', whatever word you enter? Frustrating, or what?? ;-(
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heathfield
In the days of the British Raj in India, a fresh young lieutenant had just joined his regiment, and was being interviewed by his commanding officer. 'What's your name, lad?'' the CO asked....
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heathfield
In the days of the British Raj in India, a fresh young lieutenant had just joined his regiment, and was being interviewed by his commanding officer. 'What's your name, lad?'' the CO asked....
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heathfield
I found it very useful in WinXP to have a Windows Clipboard shortcut on the Desktop. That way I could readily check the the last thing I'd copied. But with Vista on my new laptop, I'm blowed if I can...
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