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Koran ( Episode Two)

all of those souls who recently advised me on a choice of edition of the Koran will be delighted to hear that I have received a copy, free, from a bunch of ( shall we say ) Muslim enthusiasts in New...
00:19 Sun 29th Nov 201547 answers, last by Hypognosis 14:44 Sun 06th Dec 2015
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National Insurance

I know that if you go on working after the government-declared retirement age, you don't have National Insurance deducted from your pay. But does the employer still pay a contribution or not ?
21:49 Sun 15th Nov 20152 answers, last by Buenchico 16:04 Mon 16th Nov 2015
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Being "green"

I suggest a site or a sub-site for energy-saving, recycling and generally being eco-friendly. For instance, I'd like to ask a question about recycling or giving away a specialist garment, and am not...
21:58 Thu 12th Nov 2015
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Wall Lights

My existing wall lights - 2 pairs of spotlights - are nearing the end of their lives. Each of the four bulbs is 60w. I need at least as much light if not more, because I do a great deal of fine...
01:00 Mon 02nd Nov 20158 answers, last by The Builder 19:51 Mon 02nd Nov 2015
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Koran

Islam is so deeply divided, all Muslims seem to claim the Koran supports their side of the argument, so I reckon it's about time I read it for myself. Can anyone recommend a particularly good...
12:22 Thu 29th Oct 201570 answers, last by Theland 00:48 Wed 04th Nov 2015
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Sludge In Sloe Gin

I have made lots of sloe gin in my time, but there is always far too much sludge left at the bottom of the last bottle. I have tried every kind of filter, but still there is thickish, gel-like sludge...
19:33 Wed 28th Oct 20156 answers, last by woofgang 19:43 Fri 30th Oct 2015
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Clementines

My favourite citrus fruits are clementines, but these days they are so disappointing. Whether I buy them in the markets or in a supermarket, they look so good, so glossy and tempting - they feel...
11:40 Mon 19th Oct 20155 answers, last by MallyJ 12:05 Mon 19th Oct 2015
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Strange Television Problem

I am putting up this question here, since it is more about technology than programmes. Hope it's the right place. From time to time, the picture on my television screen goes into horizontal then...
20:16 Thu 08th Oct 20159 answers, last by atalanta 21:36 Fri 09th Oct 2015
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Antivirus Or Not Antivirus ?

A message popped up on my screen to say that I no longer had Norton protection, since I had not paid. But I had paid - they took the money from my credit card only a month ago. I rang and told them...
12:33 Sun 20th Sep 20156 answers, last by methyl 20:47 Mon 21st Sep 2015
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Damart

Does Damart still have any actual shops, ( or concessions in big stores ) or are they now exclusive online ?
12:04 Sun 20th Sep 20151 answer, last by AlwaysConfused 12:10 Sun 20th Sep 2015
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Recycling An Old Phone

If this is not the right section, please let me know where this question belongs. I have an old home telephone - just replaced with a whizzy new one. What is the best way to dispose of the old one ?...
12:52 Wed 02nd Sep 20151 answer, last by Bathsheba 12:57 Wed 02nd Sep 2015
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The Wealth Of Ancient Egypt

I have seen the vast amount of gold and treasure of Tutankhamen in the museum in Cairo, and I have read a long and tedious academic tome about him. The amounts of gold and treasure used in his...
17:49 Sun 05th Jul 201512 answers, last by Coppit 16:50 Sat 18th Jul 2015
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Stinker In The Audience

Last night I went to a concert - string quartets - lovely music in an historic church. Got there very early to get the best seat ( not ticketed) and was all set to enjoy it, when at the last minute a...
17:49 Mon 22nd Jun 201514 answers, last by Svejk 08:03 Tue 23rd Jun 2015
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Dress Sizes - Getting Ridiculous

Sainsbury's women's trousers and skirts, size 8, have a waistband of 30". I know because I measured several yesterday. I know dress-sizes seem to be changing all the time, but for a size 8 to have a...
11:20 Thu 18th Jun 20155 answers, last by Bathsheba 20:17 Thu 18th Jun 2015
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News From 40 Years Ago

Does anyone remember the headlines from 40 years ago today ? "Headingley : Snow stops play." with a picture of the bails and stumps covered by half an inch of snow. Thanks to global warming we're not...
20:19 Tue 02nd Jun 201516 answers, last by venator 07:06 Wed 03rd Jun 2015
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I Need A New Computer . . .

. . . but don't know where to start. I don't absolutely have to have a laptop, since I have space for a bigger machine, but I have to do a lot of typing, and I have to save huge amounts of written...
19:07 Mon 01st Jun 20156 answers, last by Peter Pedant 00:04 Tue 02nd Jun 2015
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Bank Fines

Huge fines have been imposed on Barclays bank, among others. How come a US organisation has the right to do that ? Why not an international organisation like the World bank or the International...
12:09 Thu 21st May 20151 answer, last by gl556tr 12:20 Fri 22nd May 2015
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They Want To Sue On My Behalf . . .

I had a phone call recently - "about your recent accident - we can help you to claim . . . " My response - " Do you seriously intend to sue a dead pheasant ?" Someone had obviously passed on the...
10:53 Thu 14th May 20154 answers, last by Canary42 11:08 Thu 14th May 2015
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Food Statistics Needed, Please

I can discover the total of calories produced by US food manufacturers, which turns out ( surprise, surprise) to be almost twice the total requirement of the whole US population. Very few US food...
13:59 Wed 06th May 20153 answers, last by EcclesCake 15:50 Wed 06th May 2015
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Drug Interactions

What is the best website to check if any of your treatments is likely to interact or interfere with others ? I would hope to find information on prescribed treatments as well as supplements. For...
17:18 Wed 29th Apr 20156 answers, last by atalanta 11:53 Thu 30th Apr 2015

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