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Vasectomy - NHS or private?

Apart from cost and convenience of appointments, is there any difference between a vasectomy performed on the NHS at a local surgery and one done by a private clinic?
13:11 Thu 09th Jul 200927 answers, last by ACtheTROLL 19:01 Sat 11th Jul 2009
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Returns - Name and Address

Why do shops always ask for your name and address and get you to sign when you return anything for a refund\exchange?
12:55 Thu 09th Jul 20093 answers, last by chazza 14:04 Fri 10th Jul 2009
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Horse Power

Maybe I should have asked this in the Motoring section but what is the difference between 'horse power' and 'brake horse power'?
20:58 Sun 16th Nov 20082 answers, last by R1Geezer 11:43 Mon 17th Nov 2008
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Flight Refunds

I recently applied for a refund of flight taxes on a return (UK internal) flight to Birmingham. The taxes amounted to approx ?50 but I've read elsewhere that the airline will deduct a ?25 admin fee...
20:45 Tue 20th May 2008
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TV Signal Transmitter\Sender

I have a good aerial with a strong signal. The co-ax cable comes down to the main TV in my lounge into a booster\splitter box. Until now I've only our main TV connected to the splitter but I've...
14:16 Sun 09th Dec 2007
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Credit Card terms

Why do many credit card applications include a clause that permits them to pass on your details outside of the UK, and why do they specifically mention the US? For example MBNA clause 13 says: So we...
21:19 Wed 10th Oct 20073 answers, last by gobbledegeek 13:38 Thu 11th Oct 2007
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Trial Separations - do they work?

I often read in newspapers and magazines of couples having a trial separation following problems in their marriage. I don't know anyone who's had a trial separation, but do they actually work? Can...
18:12 Fri 28th Sep 20075 answers, last by gobbledegeek 22:23 Mon 01st Oct 2007
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Big Brother and the Smoking Ban

Does anyone know if the smoking ban in England from 1st July affects the Big Brother House? Does it constitute a 'public place'?
16:48 Thu 21st Jun 20075 answers, last by spaced 14:53 Fri 22nd Jun 2007
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Digital Switchover B&W

Will it still be possible to buy a black and white TV licence after the switchover to digital TV? I remember when video recorders became popular many years ago, they were classed as colour receiving...
19:25 Sat 16th Jun 20072 answers, last by gobbledegeek 10:52 Sun 17th Jun 2007
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How do I register a quotation?

If I were to come up with a new quotation or phrase how could I claim to be the author of it? Do quotes only become valid if they are said by someone famous, or are published in a book or other...
10:00 Wed 14th Mar 20071 answer, last by heathfield 10:43 Wed 14th Mar 2007
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What's the most hygienic way to sneeze?

I was told some time ago that the most hygienic way to sneeze is toward the ground or floor. It's supposed to be more hygienic than sneezing into a handkerchief or your hands. Is this correct?
09:47 Fri 09th Mar 20074 answers, last by KittyGlitter 14:17 Sat 17th Mar 2007
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How much petrol\diesel from a barrel of oil?

How many litres of petrol or diesel can be refined from one barrel (159 litres) of crude oil? Is it more (due to other additives), or less?
22:08 Thu 22nd Feb 20072 answers, last by gobbledegeek 17:46 Fri 23rd Feb 2007
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Surname on birth certificate

When a birth is registered does the child's surname have to be that of its mother or father? Can the child's parents give the child a completely different surname if they wanted to? Not sure why...
21:48 Thu 22nd Feb 20072 answers, last by dzug 15:15 Mon 26th Feb 2007
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Donate car to charity

Is it possible to to donate a car to charity in the UK? Searches on Google seem to indicate that you can do this in the US but I haven't found a UK charity that I might donate to. I have an old Toyota...
17:41 Wed 21st Feb 20074 answers, last by Bloomstiles 19:13 Thu 01st Mar 2007
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PC using power even when off

I bought an energy meter recently. You just plug it into a socket then plug in an appliance and it tells you how many watts are being used. Very useful and I've already identified a few 'energy...
14:57 Sun 04th Feb 20075 answers, last by gobbledegeek 10:20 Tue 06th Feb 2007
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Underfloor Insulation

I have two downstairs rooms with traditional floorboards, nailed\screwed to joists. The boards are not tongue and groove and have about a 3mm gap between them. The boards are varnished and no...
16:01 Fri 26th Jan 20074 answers, last by gobbledegeek 15:39 Sun 28th Jan 2007
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Restaurant tips for large parties

Why do many restaurants levy a service charge for groups of 8 or more diners? Whilst it may cause extra work for the kitchen staff getting all the meals ready at the same time, it must be easier for...
19:18 Sat 06th Jan 20077 answers, last by robski 02:02 Sat 13th Jan 2007
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Why so many disabled parking bays?

Supermarkets and other public parking areas seem to have many more disabled parking bays these days. I never park in them but it does annoy me that, certainly in my local stores, many of them are...
18:04 Sun 01st Oct 200615 answers, last by __LEE__ 23:41 Mon 02nd Oct 2006
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Electricity and gas tarriffs

Why do electricrity and gas companies charge a higher rate for the first x amount of units then charge less for the remainder? I'm assuming it's just a way of making more profit, but it doesn't...
19:40 Sat 30th Sep 20062 answers, last by gobbledegeek 17:49 Sun 01st Oct 2006
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Extra Small Clothing

I'm male and vertically challenged! Most clothes I buy are too long in the arms or legs. Some 'small' clothes do fit but the best size for me is extra small (XS). The only major chain that seems to do...
22:26 Thu 28th Sep 20062 answers, last by philandlil 00:29 Fri 29th Sep 2006

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