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I can only congratulate the players for not talking to the media. The reaction from the press sums up why they were right to do it. All the journos know they need access to the player to write the stories that keep them in a job. Their anger should be...

Whils't working as an anti-social worker a few years back I had the experience of taking old people for "Out Patient" corrective laser eye surgery on at least ten occassions. The majority of these folk were over 75 and we taxied in, I waited...

Since buying a new Mac last month I've retired my Performa 6300CD, a computer so old and out of date that it's almost worthless. Its estimated value is $20, assuming you could find a buyer.Does anyone know of an organization that recycles old...

I have tried the Baby Taylor and its quite good.The little Martin isn't bad eitherAre there any other models worth considering?

Disclaimer: I neither agree or disagree with the content but found this spooky.Martinhttp://www.ebaumsworld.com/pentagon.html

Whoops - ballsed up subtle editing of the Cat thread.The linked video was (reasonably) considered offensive by several forum memebers. Although it is not our role to censor we do have a duty of care. My intention was to post a warning, remove the...

Yes it is back on Channel 4 next Friday at 7 30pmThis will be a challenge for the Sky+ box to track the time slot changes as Channel 4 progressively move it back to odd ball times so as to discourage people from looking at it.Derek<< >>

I just can't seem to get a decent case anywhere ?Graham George Of Ivorieswonttravel Mind you Schulz of Charlie Brown fame might have an idea on this, but I think he's unfortunately brown breaded ?

In today's Times there is an article regarding who should be liable if a child is injured in the road by a vehicle.It would appear that in Holland and some other countries the driver/rider of a vehicle which hits a child is held responsible regardless...

Where can I find - or can any one tell me what the initial share purchase prices for BT and BAA were when they were first privatised.ThanksDerek<< >>

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Did anyone see this on channel 4 last night?With the greatest of respect to our American readers, what are they on?What kind of fear is gripping the nation that this is the logical outcome for so many?Bombs planted in the twin towers.Missiles hitting...

I for one am looking forward to the little thespian sitting on one stool examining others, should be good for a laugh. More Parky Than Starky.CH4 Saturday 20:00 The Worst Jobs in History Dark AgesTony Robinson sets out to investigate life in the...

The world is going mad! Ive just answered the phone to be greeted by a computerised voice telling me i had won a VIP holiday to Florida and to press the star key now!? No doubt its a timeshare scam of some sort but this is the first time ive been...

I`m thinking of getting a pair of binoculars, for non-specialist applications. I know very little about binoculars other than a basic undrstanding of how they workI am familiar with the basic parameters (ie magnification, objective size etc) I realise...

Hi all, Having recently been informed by Microsoft that the time to download SP2 would have taken 3hours 33 min's [ all successfully sorted now,thanks to Dawn ] and my server automatically disconnects after 2 hours, [much earler that that in my experance].As the pennys now need to be counted the choice I have at the moment is Broadband or CD'S, so broadband is just not a option. I have been told of a program that might help down load things quicker,Soooooooooo I was just wondering if anyone...

After many years of dreaming about scuba diving, I'm going to have some lessons and hopefully a diving holiday to follow.Before taking the plunge, is there any advice anyone could give on equipment choice or any general advice at all?I know it's an...

I have a Lacie Pocketdrive 20GB which I use every single day to back up my work hourly. My main hard drive in my new computer failed this week leaving me to recover my work from the Pocketdrive, but being only 20GB, my music collection (40GB) is...

After my rather unfortunate encounter with an aggravated fellow bus-commuter last week, tonight I came home from work and as usual checked in my pocket for my keys and.....they weren't there!What's more, a few weeks ago I'd had all new double-glazed...

Is it just me or have the questions from BBC news in the morning getting more and more stupid?Also that stupid bint with the accent that does the weather needs to be shot.I used to respect BBC news, but the morning show has just gone to the pears.

Oddly not my E10 but my step dads. He has just gond to italy and phoned me up distraught because his olympus is not playing ball.As I can assertain the thing is turning on ok, he is in P mode and the lens cap is off but when he looks through the eye...

I will be in Tokyo at the end of September and I was wondering if that would be a good place to look at and maybe buy a cartridge. I would be most interested in Koetsus (something rosewood) and maybe Dynavectors (XX2 or so), depending on the prices....

After crowing about how cheaply a phpBB could be hosted, my cheap hosting deal appears to have bitten me in the arse.The server that hosts my board, website, and email went down last night. Lots of explanations that don't appear to tell the whole...

MuchachosHaving spent a holiday in Australia, I developed a taste for this brew.Does anyone know if any of the chain stores or supermarkets sell it?RegardsMikeSpending money I don't have on things I don't need.