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Archives for August 2004

decorate a website for xmas
Hi, i was wondering if somebody could help me. I want a script with christmas tree lights that twinkle. Ages ago, i seen a website with them on, but i cant find that site. The lights go around the border of the website and its got some tincel on them aswell Thanks
Digital TV - pixillation (I think!)
Got a Sony digital TV. Some channels are sometimes either impossible to watch as the picture breaks up into little coloured squares, (pixillation is it called?), or there is no reception at all. Is it just one of those things with digital or should I have a moan to Sony? The warranty is nearly up! Not that I watch much TV…
decorate a website for xmas
Hi, i was wondering if somebody could help me. I want a script with christmas tree lights that twinkle. Ages ago, i seen a website with them on, but i cant find that site. The lights go around the border of the website and its got some tincel on them aswell Thanks
Saving digital photographs
We are going to Orlando soon and expect to take hundreds of photos. I have quite a bit of memory on 3 memory sticks but is there any way of saving them onto something else apart from a CD or by buying more memory? Sorry to be so stupid about this but I really don't know the answer. Somebody please help. Thanks.
Watch Oprah Winfrey show in the UK for free!
Hi I wonder if I can watch Oprah Winfrey show here in the UK and preferably with no charge ;D. Which channels show it and when, please? Thanks
Deep Pan Pizza company
Does anyone know the head office address/email address?
Amazon Marketplace safe?
I was just looking about on the amazon website when I saw the marketplace. Is this safe? Is it just like the "buy it now" that you get from ebay? I know that Amazon handles all the cash but what happens if I buy somthing and the seller does not send the item? Is it easy to get a refund from Amazon if the seller is messing…
Help: Cheapest Memory?
Afternoon all, I'm after some more memory for my pc and was wondering if anyone can reccomend anywhere that does good deals on it... I'm after 512mb 2100 and the cheapest I've found it is £50 approx. at microdirect.co.uk If anyone knows any others, I'd appreciate the tip. Thanks, Chris.
is it gold or silver?
over the years my family has accumulated lots of bits and pieces of jewellery. mostly small thin chains. I want to identify what is gold, what is silver and what is worthless..... does anyone know a simple test or two i can try out. i have read the threads regarding cleaning silver/gold, but would like to identify what is…
looking for new all in one
Hiya, I need some help i've had my lexmark all in one for a couple years and the poor thing as practically given up the ghost. problem is the cartridges cost so much and cant get any copy brand for it. so could anyone please give any advice on which is the best, which i can hopefully get cheaper cartridges for also would…
Mortgage co overpayed me >£50000
My mortgage co have accidentaly added an extra '0' when crediting my bank account with extra borrowing on my mortgage, they called me and asked for the money back (no doubt if I had banked with them they would have just taken it back, I have heard of this happening even though it is against the banking code). I know that…
Any reviews of Sony DAVSB100 Home Cinema System?
Hi I'm trying to find some user opinions and professional reviews on the Sony DAVSB100 Home Cinema System which I am intending to purchase. I have spotted one review on Amazon but am wondering if anyone else has purchased this machine. If so, I'd appreciate if you could give me your opinion before I part with my hard…
persil star
I wanna give my persil stars to some one who is collecting them. Does anyone want them?
Discount with cashback?
::) :-[ :-/ Does anyone know a way to.... By paying cash to a friend who can get a discount on a specific purchase, I can get the same discount. How can I get the cash to my friend in such a way that I get cashback - as if I'd paid using my credit card? Credit card cheques cost 2% of amount as do cash advances. Balance…
Greasypalm
How long does it take for most of your transactions to show up? For example kelkoo searches - I would have thought that the money from these would appear quickly but after several days none have. Also, how many kelkoo, pricerunner, etc. searches can you do on greasypalm without it being considered 'abuse'? Thanks £££Man
COMPUTER- JAVA
Please could anyone tell me how to download java onto my computer. I have several applications that say I need java, they then direct me to microsoft who then give a whole array of different programmes, frankly I do not have a clue what to download. I use window xp and I would be very grateful if someone could help me.
Get compensation / complain
My partner went to Focus DIY this morning, unfortunatley as he bent down to pick up a bag of sand he cut his forhead just above his eyebrow on a metal pallet retainer that was stuck out at an angle. He informed a member of staff and filled in an accident form. Its only a scratch but it did bleed a bit, I just wondered if…
Re: Flea powder/collars for cats
frontline works very well, but is not the cheapest. I have used the bob martin flea collers in the past and have had mixed results with them ??? sometimes she gets no fleas other times she gets fleas but only round her backside, not around where the coller is. HTH :)
portable DVD player
Shoot me down in flames if this has already been answered. but i cant find it on the site.... can anyone tell me what to look for when buying a portable DVD player for the car? and is there one that has TV included and DOESNT need a cig lighter socket to run it. (for some strange reason my car doesnt have a cig lighter! AT…
Flight Comparison Websites?
Does anyone know of good flight price comparison websites? My wife, daughter and I are going away on Holiday next year with my friend, his wife and two kids (all kids 12years or under). It is my turn to pick the holiday this year and we toyed with the idea of Canada - Ontario. I have used Car insurance comparison web sites…

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