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    Best method to store DVDs

    Good Morning Folks I have about half a dozen family related DVDs which are of sentimental value. I would like to store them in a secure place and was thinking of places like: DropBox, Cloud, Google Drive, Sky Drive, Amazon etc. Which one would you recommend? What things do I need to...
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    Is money always involved when playing Poker?

    Thanks crystal ball. Any further suggestions greatly appreciated.
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    Is money always involved when playing Poker?

    Good Morning I am thinking of learning to play the card game Poker, in order just to socialise with friends etc. However, I seem to get the impression that when placing bets, money is always involved. Can't any games/matches be played without involving money? if not, is playing Bridge a good...
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    Advice on buying private car number plates

    Good Morning Folks Thanks for your replies. Some traders seem to sell plates cheaper than DVLA. But do you think I should just buy from DVLA because it is a 'safe' option? I am thinking of obtaining plates which have a few letter followed by a few numbers. I think they are Irish plates...
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    Fitting CCTV cameras on my property

    Hi folks There has been a spate of robberies in my area and I have been thinking of fitting CCTV cameras (or similar) around my property, to prevent any possible break-ins. Could someone be kind enough to advice what type of camera I could fit, which is reasonable priced and easy to fit...
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    Work experience for school children

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    Work experience for school children

    Hi Folks My 15 year old son (who is in year 11 at school) needs to complete 1 week of work experience, as requested by his school. If we contact employers by letter requesting for a placement, do you think I should write a letter on my son's behalf requesting for a work placement (and give my...
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    Any Solitaire competitions around?

    Hi Folks I love playing solitaire and as some of you may be aware, there are lots of online competitions in which an individual cam take part. However, is anybody aware of any actual events in this country which Solitaire enthusiasts can take part? Thanks
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    Error made by investment company

    Hi Folks I have a stocks and shares ISA and until recently was under the impression that I have a small amount of money invested there. In April this year, I receive a statement from them confirming this which also agreed with the figures of my personal investment records which I keep at home...
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    Wife worried about her health

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    Wife worried about her health

    Good Evening My wife who is in her early 40s, seems to be worried about her health and she wants to have a blood test to get 'everything checked', such as cholesterol levels and risk of a cancer and stroke etc. Do you think she should ask the doctor/nurse for advice on what type of blood test...
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    How to make sure my son is studying properly?

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    How to make sure my son is studying properly?

    Good Morning Folks I hope you're all well. My teenage son who is in year 11 seems to be getting stubborn day by day regarding his studies. He is getting below average school grades and I have offered him assistance on countless occasions to try and help him grasp the subjects taught. For...
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    Need to improve my social media skills

    Hi Folks I hope you're all well. Can anybody be kind enough to recommend any good online social media tutorials in order to improve my skills in Facebook, Twitter, Histogram, Linked In etc? Thanks in advance
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    Son needs help to decide what job/career he wants to do

    Thanks folks. My son seems to be focused on becoming a secondary school teacher, but I think he can only see the amount of holidays that teachers seem to get, and he does not seem to be too concerned about the amount of time teachers spend doing admin work and lesson planning. Another issue is...
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    Son needs help to decide what job/career he wants to do

    Good Morning Folks My son who is 15 years old and in year 11 at school needs help to decide what job/career he would ideally be suited for when past compulsory school age. He met the school careers advisor last week but he seems to be non the wiser. Can you suggest any tests/quizzes which he...
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    Receiving holiday pay by most tax efficient method

    Good Morning Folks My fixed term employment contract which was organized via a recruitment agency will be soon coming to an end, and the agency will be paying me holiday money for the days that I was unable to take as annual leave. The lady at the agency said they will pay the holiday money in...
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    Advice on buying private car number plates

    Thanks for all your responses, folks. Any further advice greatly appreciated.
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