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  1. captain jack

    Good place to visit in North of Edinbrough

    Killiekrankie ... Or the forest park just before you get there. Depends on what the wee yin likes, there is a visitor centre or walks etc all round that area.
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    Unfit/non exercisers, want to run 5K? Group challenge maybe...

    Sign me up, was actually thinking about this today at work. Havent ran since playing 5's in August. Managed to put on more than a few Chrimbo pounds that need to be dropped. Does anyone know if there is any major weight loss benefit to it?
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    safe mode wont work

    think i got lucky with this, ran Directory Services Restore Mode, it ran for about 2 seconds said all was fine and booted up into safe Mode :) All from there was simple enough, through reg edit and blasted it, ran Malwarebytes software over it and all is now cool. Cheers for the help folks, CJ
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    safe mode wont work

    Hi, I am currently looking at a PC for one of my "dont care much for internet security" friends who has managed to get that somewhat hilarious Metropolitan Virus on his machine > not a problem, can rid the machine of this easy. Problem is that when i try and boot in to SAFE MODE at start...
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    Do you think the western world is becoming harder to live in?

    I think one of the main problems now is the blatant profiteering. No one seems to be doing a jot about it. For example up here (where they make the stuff) whenever a school or public holiday comes about the price of petrol drives up 2-3p for that week or two. It then magically drops again to the...
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    checking the back brakes of Mazda 3

    Thanks for the replies, the rattling does sound very tin on metalish, weird thing is that it goes away if you apply even a tiny bit pressure on the brakes. I thought initially that it was something to do with the handbrake cable. I tightened the handbrake up and it went away for a bit but is...
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    checking the back brakes of Mazda 3

    Hi, I am pretty much a n00b when it comes to all things mechanical, however know a few vasics about brakes etc. I was thinking about looking at my missus' rear brake pads (just been done not long ago) to see what the possible rattling is that seems to be related to the drivers side caliper...
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    Ever wondered which part of your house is the downstairs?

    Im really confused, what is that bit above the upstairs referred to? Wont sleep a wink till someone at VM builds a flash app to show me :rolleyes:
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    First heavy snowfall in the USA...

    2 foot of snow? I would be happy with that dusting this year. Last December was a shocker up here, some parts the snow well over 6ft deep. This was for about a month solid.
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    Microwave ovens

    Cheers folk's. I will try the mustard 1st and see how i get on. I think the enamel paint might be a winner though. Cheers Kermit.
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    Microwave ovens

    I have been in and out of these forums now for coming on 10 years and I know that 1 or 2 of you are quite savvy in various areas of technology so I have a question that I hope someone could help with. Is there anything you can use to safely coat a scratch on the inside of a microwave oven...
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    The last embarrassing thing you got caught doing

    Quite embarrassing Was playing 5-a-side in a tournament, so refs, crowds and all that, and turned up a few minutes late due to all day BBQ as the great weather at the time. Because of the heat thought to myself NO BOXERS and went commando under the footy shorts (black ones). I came on as a sub...
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    Calling all landscapers/gardeners

    Guys, I have recently just moved from my flat into a house with a fairly large back (and front) garden. I have no clue about gardens and such, however I do know that the garden should not squelch all year round. The previous occupants seem to have let the place to go to ruin and someone...
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    Sky (TV) Question

    Is his box somewhere near his cordless digital phone??? Sounds like a stupid question I know but having the box next to the main digital cordless receiver WILL affect the signal pick-up on the box. IF he has, before you go doing something mad, try just unplugging the phone from the mains...
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    Nero Install Problems

    Has anyone had issues when trying install the latest version of Nero on their machines? I have just done a format of my machine and decided to download and install the latest version of Nero from their site. Problem is that when i try to install it, on the page that asks for a custom install...
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    "Sky" offering a free upgrade?

    Hi, I would be a bit suspicious of this type of behaviour if i am being honest. I work for Sky, as part of (not in) the department that deals with "reinstate" issues. Yes they are offering free upgrades and yes all correspondance is now done through the post or email (preferably email) but...
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    Trying to format a laptop

    Yup, i agree, every one i have done too has had the partition. However in this case, the partition or HD seems goosed so nothing i do works. The system needs a complete format. I will see if I can get some help from the makers, no doubt will have to fork out for a couple of discs though :|...
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    Trying to format a laptop

    Hi, firstly before anyone says I am infringing on copyright and so on ... I am trying to reformat a Laptop for someone. It has all the legal and genuine keys and product codes, however as per all new machines it has no CD's for updating. The question invariably is then ... can you legally...
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    brown nosing at work

    Here is a question:- How many out there would knowingly accept being a "brown nose" if it meant a much better quality of life for youre family?
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    brown nosing at work

    Do you know what makes things worse, I TOTALLY agree, brown noser's should be extinguished. The dilemma I face is that I know for a fact that the lifes of hundreds will change if I step up and tell the new guy what has happened in his absence. I know I should let him find out for himself but...
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