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So many processes.....

My fairly old PC has noticeably slowed in recent days when using Internet Explorer, to the point where web pages won't load for ages (e.g. 10 mins). This has not historically been a problem but...
13:21 Thu 08th Sep 20112 answers, last by Trimeresurus 13:25 Thu 08th Sep 2011
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Contingent Beneficiaries under a Will

If a will names contingent beneficiaries (i.e. they only benefit if a certain event happens), is the Executor answerable to these contingent beneficiaries if the event does not happen?
12:52 Mon 22nd Aug 20112 answers, last by dzug2 15:32 Mon 22nd Aug 2011
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Bus travel in Birmingham (UK)

I want to travel from Birmingham New Street to the cricket at Edgbaston on Wednesday morning. Anyone know which buses I can catch?
15:08 Mon 08th Aug 20115 answers, last by piggynose 09:57 Wed 10th Aug 2011
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Probate

I have applied for, and been granted, probate of my late mother's estate jointly with my sister, who is a co-executor. One thing that I haven't been able to establish, though, is whether the probabe...
09:23 Mon 18th Jul 20113 answers, last by alexanderd 22:17 Mon 18th Jul 2011
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Jogging on the road

Why do some joggers insist on running on the road when there's an empty pavement next to them? It is made worse by those that do this running in the same direction as the traffic (i.e. on the left in...
11:44 Wed 29th Jun 20117 answers, last by bookbinder 12:39 Wed 29th Jun 2011
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Fuse keeps blowing

I have a bedside lamp that has a 40w golf ball bulb in it. The plug is fitted with a 3A fuse. Recently, the fuse in the plug has blown, as has the replacement. I can't think what's causing it, as I...
14:18 Tue 28th Jun 20114 answers, last by johnk 14:01 Wed 29th Jun 2011
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Selling to a builder

I expect to be selling my late mother's property sometime this year. It is "in need of modernisation" to coin an estate agent's phrase. I'm thinking of seeing if I can sell it directly to a...
17:01 Tue 07th Jun 20119 answers, last by TonyV 17:38 Tue 07th Jun 2011
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Debt Management Companies

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-13568152 Why am I not surprised at this story? It's the same model as some of the less salubrious claims management businesses which were full of 'we'll get you a...
08:57 Fri 27th May 201110 answers, last by boxtops 22:25 Fri 27th May 2011
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Home Brewing Ale

(a) What kind of sugar should I use for home-brew ale? (b) I have a water softener at home that uses block salt. Should I use the water that results from this, or the 'hard' water that comes straight...
14:11 Thu 19th May 20116 answers, last by Old_Geezer 09:54 Fri 20th May 2011
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How are juries selected?

If there is a high-profile trial at the Old Bailey, say, are the jurors selected from the local population, or can anyone be picked no matter where they're from?
12:57 Wed 18th May 20112 answers, last by scotman 14:26 Wed 18th May 2011
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Capital Gains Tax on Deceased Estate

I am an personal representative of my late mother's estate. Her house was the only significant asset, so when probate is granted I shall be selling the house and distributing the proceeds amongst the...
13:38 Thu 12th May 20113 answers, last by buildersmate 17:54 Thu 12th May 2011
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Sieve for Home Brewing

Just starting out on the home brewing game with a ginger beer kit, but will probably experiment with 'real' beer as well. Just one question, though, how fine a sieve do you need? I've got a nylon...
11:25 Tue 10th May 20117 answers, last by Cowtipper 09:01 Wed 11th May 2011
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iPad 2 goes on sale

Call me a grumpy old man (you'd be right), but what advantage does anyone secure by queuing all night outside a store just to be one of the first to own one of these gadgets? Are some people's lives...
10:03 Thu 24th Mar 201129 answers, last by AKMild 20:56 Sat 16th Apr 2011
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Harvesting Potatoes

Last year I grew Maris Piper poatoes in containers and got a good yield. Most had poato scab, which I understand Maris Piper is susceptible to, but that came off with peeling and the spuds were good...
13:48 Mon 14th Feb 201115 answers, last by Maidup 01:14 Sat 26th Feb 2011
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Mobile Phone Handset

I have a Tesco pay-as-you go mobile phone. Cheapest of the cheap. The bit where the charger goes in has broken, so now the battery is dead it can't be recharged. Question: can I just take out the SIM...
10:09 Fri 28th Jan 201113 answers, last by minder1991 10:04 Mon 17th Jun 2013
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Gay couple in B&B

I see that the gay couple who were refused a double room in a B&B have won their case and been awarded £1800 damages. I'm not sure of the background facts, so can't really comment, but the...
12:03 Tue 18th Jan 2011182 answers, last by Backdrifter 20:44 Wed 19th Jan 2011
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Combi boiler problems

I have a Ravenheat combi boiler that's on the blink. I have called the plumber but the problem is intermittent and for my own peace of mind I'd like to know if there's an expert ABer out there who can...
18:18 Mon 22nd Nov 20103 answers, last by AlBags 14:47 Tue 23rd Nov 2010
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Music in Shops

Does anyone out there think that having music playing in shops adds to the retail experience? Personally, I hate it and given the option will not shop in a premises where music is playing, music...
12:32 Thu 16th Sep 201011 answers, last by beejaybee 10:54 Thu 23rd Sep 2010
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Scale watcher

Anyone have an opinion on scale watcher - an electrical circuit that loops round the cold water pipe which is supposed to reduce limescale? Do they work?
16:39 Mon 23rd Aug 20103 answers, last by alavahalf 21:36 Mon 23rd Aug 2010
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Apple tree hasn't blossomed

I have a mature apple tree that regularly produces a good harvest. However, since the winter, the tree has been bare of leaves and blossom and to all intents and purposes, now that summer's here, it...
13:31 Mon 28th Jun 20105 answers, last by hippyhoppy 20:50 Tue 29th Jun 2010

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