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Olympics National flag bearers

One thing still puzzles me about the TV parade of competitors following their respective National flags. Many flag bearers had someone to their right carrying a fairly large goldy copper coloured...
18:13 Sat 28th Jul 20125 answers, last by Coldicote 18:44 Sat 28th Jul 2012
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Olympic cauldron

Having watched on TV the Olympic flame being carried for many miles and for many weeks, I unfortunately missed the end of it and the lighting of the symbolic ‘cauldron’. Who lit it and...
11:09 Sat 28th Jul 201215 answers, last by carlton23 10:59 Sun 29th Jul 2012
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Olympics Opening Ceremony

It must be there somewhere and I'll find it eventually. What am I looking for? The time of the Olympics opening ceremony. Can someone point me to it please.
21:44 Wed 25th Jul 20124 answers, last by Coldicote 22:31 Wed 25th Jul 2012
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Chair-bed

I'm looking for a folding chair-bed, something easy to use and with supporfs that will keep the open bed up off the floor. If anyone knows of one I'd be grateful to hear about it.
09:42 Mon 23rd Jul 20122 answers, last by Coldicote 11:35 Mon 23rd Jul 2012
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Preparing emails

I'm concerned to find that I cannot insert various symbols including fractions such as 3/4, 3/8, 7/8 etc. when preparing emails. I don't often need to but thought it should be possible by clicking the...
20:08 Thu 19th Jul 201211 answers, last by Coldicote 11:25 Fri 20th Jul 2012
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Microsoft Clip Organiser

I've tried to re-arrange a very over-crowded clip organiser and have deleted many unwanted clips and pics. In Unclassified Clips I'm now left with about 40 thumbnail squares with a red cross in them...
22:07 Mon 16th Jul 2012
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American Megatrends

A few days ago during a thunder and light'ning storm I switched off and unplugged my recently installed new computer. When I switched on again all that came up on my screen was a page to do with...
10:51 Sat 14th Jul 20123 answers, last by Coldicote 16:13 Sat 14th Jul 2012
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How's Your Garden?

Like many others I sympathise greatly with those who have suffered flooding and loss/damage to homes and gardens. I live in the comparatively fortunate south-east, although winds have taken their toll...
20:33 Tue 10th Jul 201217 answers, last by Coldicote 16:23 Sat 14th Jul 2012
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Bing Default Provider

I’ve recently changed my computer and have Windows XP and IE8. Internet opens up with Google and following the address bar at the right hand end I see ’bing’ with a search symbol and...
23:35 Sun 08th Jul 20124 answers, last by Coldicote 07:56 Mon 09th Jul 2012
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Email attachment problem

I am finding that when I prepare an email and click 'Send' the paperclip symbol appears indicating an attachment, which I haven't made or intended. When opened it shows a copy of the email I have just...
19:01 Thu 05th Jul 20126 answers, last by ChuckFickens 08:03 Mon 09th Jul 2012
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Printing envelopes

I've recently come by a new printer HP Deskjet 1050 and am trying to work out how to type an address to print on an envelope. I've found how to insert an envelope into the printer, 'standing end-on'...
17:30 Wed 04th Jul 20127 answers, last by Coldicote 09:39 Thu 05th Jul 2012
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Vacuum Cleaners

I need a new vacuum cleaner, preferably upright and light weight. All the adverts I have seen so far are for the bagless kind. I used to have one with a so-called Hepa filter but didn't like it...
11:40 Sat 30th Jun 201225 answers, last by pinkgin 13:49 Mon 02nd Jul 2012
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Wrist watches

There are many inexpensive wrist watches available these days. These are quite useful except that the wrist bands can be a problem - either they break after little use or they are too hard for...
08:27 Sat 30th Jun 201224 answers, last by BlancheLRose 13:33 Sun 29th Mar 2015
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Wonga

I'm not usually bothered by advertisements, but the Wonga ones on both sides of the page, with arms going up and down, are really most irritating. Does anyone know a program that will stop them?
12:02 Thu 28th Jun 20124 answers, last by jane35 13:31 Sat 30th Jun 2012
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Synchronise what?

I sometimes see the option 'synchronise' on my PC, but what does it mean in computer language and when does anyone use it? Thanks.
09:25 Wed 27th Jun 20123 answers, last by ChuckFickens 07:47 Mon 02nd Jul 2012
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Answering machines

My rather old cordless twin-phones have given a lot of trouble lately and I intend to replace them. Most of the adverts include answering machines, but what is the point of them? If I'm not available...
23:08 Thu 21st Jun 20126 answers, last by jane35 13:31 Sat 30th Jun 2012
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Email Pictures

When I send a picture (jpg) as an attachment to an email it also appears on the face of the email. Why is this please and can I stop it happening? I am using Outlook Express 6.
11:17 Sun 17th Jun 20125 answers, last by jane35 13:31 Sat 30th Jun 2012
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Quick Launch Bar

My old computer was crashing 2 or 3 times a day, so I got rid and now have a new one. The Quick Launch Bar at the bottom of the screen is twice as wide as it needs to be, and icons at the right hand...
14:01 Fri 15th Jun 20124 answers, last by jane35 13:31 Sat 30th Jun 2012
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Signing in

Dear Ed, For several days I've had to sign in every time to use Answerbank. Didn't used to be like that and I wonder what's happened....
11:34 Sun 10th Jun 20125 answers, last by jane35 13:31 Sat 30th Jun 2012
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The Longest Day

According to my calendar, the longest day of the year and the first day of summer are both on 20th June. Who on earth decided that the longest day of the year was the first day of summer? It's...
18:23 Sat 09th Jun 201214 answers, last by jane35 13:31 Sat 30th Jun 2012

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