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sticky curtain pole

I have a wooden curtain pole and the curtains I hang on it are the type that have the metal holes at the top. One side slides across really easily when I pull them but the other tends to stick a bit....

delboy3

RIP Common Sense

Just thought I'd share this with everybody: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/communi ty/postbag/letter/20070306_3.html I couldn't have put it better myself.

icemaiden

Docking tails in Dogs. What do you think?

I personally think that dogs look better with tails. Its natural after all. I have witnessed Cocker Spaniel puppies tails being docked and the noise was extremely distressing. I'm pleased its going to...

SupaStar

Musical masterpiece ?

The most underrated song ever... <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="

shineybomb

Five History quiz questions needed

I am preparing a quiz for the office in aid of Comic Relief and need 5 History questions. Does anyone have any good questions and their answers?

jrtv

Moon Ecipse

What is it that is going in front of the moon at this moment

kdm

Ethical Brands

What ehtical brands do you buy or which brands do you buy that 'happen' to be ethical at the same time? What is the main thing that makes you purchase those brands/products?

shivvy

GARLIC - the work of the devil . . .

Everything about garlic makes me chunder! I think I really do detest it. I don't understand why it is put into so many dishes seemingly unnecessarily. The most appalling smell that I have experienced...

discoinferno

birthday crisis

HELP! what do you get ur mum for her 50th?? obv wanna get her something nice but i'm skint so it needs to be cheap, no more than ?50....any ideas??

efc

Stopping smoking!

I finally took the plunge and decided to stop smoking. I've smoked 20 a day for 20 years! On Saturday I bought some patches and started using them Sunday morning. However, this morning didn't even...

shivvy

L'Atelier Du Vin Wine Discovery

I am keen to buy this on-line but can't find it anywhere. This is what it is: http://www.presentsformen.co.uk/brand/4/produc t-PFM-Wine-Discovery-2997/ Anyone know where it can be bought please?...

shivvy

Policy on Needs Assessment and Support Planning

I am trying to find something on this on the internet without much joy. A sample policy would be great. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks PS - not sure what category this question should have gone into -...

Mallaig

Tinned tomatoes

I find that when cooking with tinned tomatoes the result is a very acid sharp taste How can i neutralize or disguise this taste.

Louise07

Trying for a baby

My partner and I have decided to try for a baby. Do I just stop taking the pill midway through the pack or do I have to continue with the current pack until I finish it and then come off it?? TIA

shivvy

Windows messenger

I have windows messenger but a friend would like to get it too. It was a long time ago when I set it up so I don't remember too much about it, but I seem to remember that there is some way for me to...

shivvy

how to get powerpoint

I sent my father-in-law an attachment which needs powerpoint to open. He seems sure that he doesn't have powerpoint on his machine. What is the easiest and cheapest (ie free!) way to get this onto his...

maidon

can't sleep n am bored - never have this problem help

cant believe I'm still awake at this time - is there anybody else out there ? this is the middle of the night for me am always asleep by 11.30! must have been the lemsip max - magic powder I had just...

shivvy