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Does anybody use this? It looks like a good idea, but I am a bit wary, since it requires removing the plugs from all the NAIM-supplied mains leads, which NAIM state are optimal for their equipment, although this item has been recommended elsewhere in...

We seem to have a never ending supply of ladybirds in our living room. They appear on the french windows and curtains, usually numbering about 15 to 20 a day. I've searched around for where they could be nesting/hiding/shagging without success. Does...

Did anyone else watch it? I though it was pretty good, not the best story line ever, but there were some good funny bits in there and it had some substance. Looks like we'll see a return of Michelle Ryan in the future, which is no bad thing. She seems...

hi there,i once followed the "foolish" tip of a naim enthusiast who recommended not to close the cd tray of naim cdp completely. a small gap between tray (1-2 mm) and the main housing would protect the tray from vibrations occured by the rest of the...

"Bisexuality immediately doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night."Rodney Dangerfield"There are a number of mechanical devices which increase sexual arousal, particularly in women. Chief among these is the Mercedes-Benz 380SL."Lynn Lavner"Sex...

Good day everyone!I am curious what is entailed with having a dedicated Mains?Is this something you hire an electrician to do? If so what exactly are they installing, how much cash does this approximately take?Does it mean another breaker box?...

Then you'll need to look at - pepipooVery, very useful...M

We don't go to the inema too much these days, but taking advantage of those nice people at Orange(2-4 -1).... We went to see The boat That Rocked, silly but enjoyable, anyone of a certain age this will bring back all those magic moments , when we...

I know it's a dire time and I"ve lost a lot but it's coming back with ups and downs.One I bought in November was Ford, I like their cars, was raised on them. It was $5 I bought some to see what happened, then it dropped to $2.20 I bought more having...

I have just built a raised bed of recycled railway sleepers (and have crushed a finger tip into the bargain) and I now need to fill it with soil. I have spoken to a local recycling company and they will supply me with a bulk load of recycled compost....

Hi there,we've just been trying to get good contents insurance and have found it very difficult to get it included in contents for a reasonable price (we were quoted £140 per month). Now bearing in mind that my hifi is quite modest by Naim...

Flagrantly copied from another place:There is an enormous rush to get this into law within the next 2 weeks before people realize what is happening. The Bills are: House HR 875 and Senate S 425. The main backer and lobbyist is... you guessed it...

MorningI let out a flat and the shower unit needs replacing. As landlord I need to have this done professionally, and the plumber has told me that he needs an electrician to complete the taskThe job he cannot do involves a junction box behind the...

I thought Id start a new thread on this theme trying to sort out a few issues: Timing?: Spring/early summer 2009for example June (9)10-14(15) (the 11th being a holiday over here)How long: Extended Weekend? (thursday through monday?)Accommodation:...

All the recent posts on cable dressing made me feel guilty, so I've spent an hour or so trying to tidy my rats nest - not exactly relaxing but it looks better and sound clearer.I have also just got a few Black ravioli - they were mentioned on the...

I've been asked to find a suitable video camera and digital SLR camera for the small school where I work. They will be used mainly for filming school productions and events, they won't be taken off site very often so size and weight aren't really an...

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Ms Smith has claimed at more than £116,000 in second-home allowances the family home in Redditch since becoming an MP. Is it justified?

Hi all,Due to a odd shaped living room, I am looking for two 1.5m bushy indoor plants for sound diffusion and to "green up" the living room. As it wont have access to natural light and my green fingers are death to plants, does any have any suggestion...

i have just insured a load of my cameras for my business and they told me to value things at thier uk replacement value. this makes things difficult when it comes to discontinued kit. for eg my epson r-d1 has no uk replacement so the equivelent with...

Hi all,Firstly I hope you don't cull this thread, Adam, as it is written with respect for all from each and every denomination.I have recentlty been reading Carl Sagan's essays and this has highlighted possibilities to me that I hadn't thought of...

Pick the shade you think will be most prominent on Merseyside tomorrow ! 8Across 4 down is odds on favourite!

The Shape of the Universe ?Did anybody else find Alan Davies' "Horizon" programme last night interesting?A nice illustration of Euclid's proof that there is an infinite number of PrimesOK, they covered the Monty Hall probability question on the way,...

Do we really still need this these days?

Hi all,It has been just over 24 hours now that I've had a separate spur fitted and I thought I'd update the forum on my perceptions. I must say that I DO notice more space around instruments, and it has to be said that the distinction between the...