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Gas shortage UK
It's happening already.... 've never seen the cables from Europe maxed out before. Looks like the gas tank's running out.... Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos...
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Mains power voltage drop to reduce usage?
Instead of rolling blackouts when there's a power shortage, why don't we just allow (or deliberately) the voltage and frequency to drop? Wouldn't that make a lot of devices use less?
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Daylight Stupid Time?
Is Daylight Stupid Time ending this weekend?
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Advice with carport
I am planning on building a carport on the side of my house (backyard) and I would like some advice about that if possible. I'm considering two options in terms of size: 20' x 24' or 24' x 24'. Here...
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What material is used to support heating elements?
I'm trying to repair a vintage electric heater. What do you call the stuff which looks like silver coloured cardboard, to support the heating element? I want to order some, but have no idea what to...
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Goalsetter Recall
Wall mounted basketball goal recalled. <> Consumers should stop using the recalled wall-mounted basketball goals immediately and contact Goalsetter for free removal of the basketball goal with a full...
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Mica sheet in microwave
Simple question Can I flip the mica card over? The front is not bad but rather use the unused back. Fine?
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"My Little Margie"
If you are 75 y.o. or more, you may remember "My Little Margie" from TV in the 50's. I'd almost forgotten it, but I found it on youtube and it's really good. There are at least 12 episodes, probably...
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calculate volume irregular shape
I don't need to but I'd like to be able to calculate the volume of irregular shapes using a simple calculator from hand-drawn 3D shapes. Do you know of any easy to use free Windozeware that calculates...
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1 year ago
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Replacement engine air intake 3 inch rubber duct hose
Failed smog due to crack in 3 inch rubber air duct hose. $105 's a corrugated rubber hose about 10 inches long & about 3 inches wide. Do you think a less expensive box store A/C hose will work?
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Woman Attacking House
Here's a video of a woman hitting the windows of a house with a pick ax. I bet the inventor of the pick ax never thought of using one for this. <> Terrifying security camera video caught the moment a...
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Bath waste super-blocked
Something has fallen down our bath plughole and it is blocking the waste. It seems to be a bottle cap type thing which keeps flapping UP to block the pipe. It can be cleared but it does stay there and...
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Pine Sol Recall
<>OR<> Consumers should immediately stop using Pine-Sol Scented Multi-Surface Cleaners in Lavender Clean, Sparkling Wave, and Lemon Fresh scents, CloroxPro Pine-Sol All Purpose Cleaners, in Lavender...
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What is the purpose of spikes on shoes?
What is the purpose of spikes on shoes? One article I read said it was to help runners on uneven terrain. I thought it was to help them when there is a layer of small stones etc. so that their feet...
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Phone trouble
Got security system about 1 1/2 years ago. It is hooked to a modem with our internet and phone line. When on phone, the call drops, can’t hear the person and call gets busy signal, people call and...
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