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Now that vacuums and kettles are sorted out does anyone have any recommendations for steam irons, we seem to goo through one every 18 months or so, and these seem to be getting progressively larger, heavier, and unwieldy.

Many wouldn't even admit to having seen Forrest Gump, but I admit it made a big difference to the way I approach things, especially at work.I don't think the movie makers intended it, but it struck me that the Forrest Gump character achieved a lot...

It occurs to me that this forum does not seem to show me new posts?That is to say any other forum will remember the last time you were in and show you a different icon for posts that have been made to threads. Infact this forum used to do just...

Hi,I'm wondering what speakers to buy for my PowerMac G5. For various reasons I won't get into, Apple sent me a free pair of Apple Pro speakers, but these won't work with the G5 without an adaptor, which runs to another £30 or so, and also I'd...

I've been tracking three items for a number of days now, a pair of Linn Kanns, a NAP110, and a 32.5 pre-amp, all from the same seller. Suddenly today all three auctions are ended, this is infuriating, I think once a valid bid has been placed, the...

How do you compress photos to less than 30Kb for web / mobile useI have tried using max JPEg comressions in Photoshop and using lowest resolution on my camera, but still have to SEVERELY crop pictures to hit target sizeAny suggestions?

Shopping around for car insurance and so far the best online quote is from The AA. They quote two prices if I go to the "Buy" option: One payment One payment + Protected No-claims Discount (PNCD) Option 2 is around £50 more. I've full no-claims...

I assume that shops all over the world have signs like the ones here in NZ, along such lines as this:We reserve the right to check your bags before you leave the store.Some large stores here have security guards at the exits who expect, if they...

I'm looking for one for the new car (Renault Laguna). Halfords have what appears to be a good deal (100 pounds including fitting) on the Kenwood KDC 309A. Does anybody know anything about this player? What sort of features do you normally look for in...

Need to pick someones brains here.My internet connection is fantastic but im just a bit unsure how fast im connected.I am running through a netgear router/modem (non wireless)and my LAN connection speed is 100 Mbps and my internet connection speed is...

I watched this on DVD the other and have to say it's a quality film.

Just watched it on television - probably the third time I've seen it since release. I've always wondered just what it was the bent DEA agent was taking when he cracked the capsules in his mouth.Does anybody know?

All the people with the word 'blue' in their user name?

I watched on the news the other night about the government wants to bring in 3 month detention and new "incitement" or "glorification" laws with relation to terrorist groups/acts.Any views? I'm extremely sceptical, for example, wouldn't they have to...

Unfortunately I am ontologically and ethically uncertain and therefore poised between several different types of insanity - rather like dithering between parallel universes - and forced thereby to constantly entertain doubts as to which one might be...

I like vowels quite unashamedly. Consonants are fine and I have nothing against them; they are necessary and have their place but I just like vowels.Y cn tk vwls t f th wrttn frm nd mk yrslf ndrstd *rsnbly* wll. But imagine a song without...

I guess I'll find out most of this trawling around and from reading the owners manual when I get it, but any general tips on getting the most from the 93 lpt convertible I'm buying (previous shape not the current incarnation)?I'm assuming there are...

Hi,Just back from a fairly long holiday and (after editing) have around 600 photos I wish to get printed. My usual place isn't cheap and so the prospect of getting them to do it is quite wallet-bruisingly scary. So, I'm looking for a decent online...

ChapsI am soon to buy an electric kettle and intended to buy a Dualit one.However I saw an Alessi one with a small plastic bird in the spout. These kettles retail at about £115 which is top end price wise.Does anyone use these kettles and what...

Asimple change to the small print at one insurer could be about to spark the biggest overhaul in motoring cover for decades. Motorists with their own policy have been able to drive any car with third party protection for years. But Norwich Union...

Is it synesthesia to "see" music and sound, in one's mind, as colour, shape and movement? Or is it a common experience?

Thanks Ronnie for giving me so many laugh out loud moments.Geoff Cottle

Anybody having problems bringing up the Hotmail login page?

Car hunt continues as and when I get the urge to change vs stick with what I have Saab 9-3 Convertible, keeping it brief/general, does anyone have one of the earlier ones and can offer an opinion?TIA,Paul

i wonder if these new bands are up to it at a live gig, i cant see james blunt or david grey ect..being as exciting as bands like acdc live or rolling stones or led zepplin,good old fashion rock,reggae,punk,or wot ever.acdc sold a hundred thousand...