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    The Unit on Bravo (UK)

    I used to enjoy watching this programme, and then all of a sudden it stopped being aired on Bravo, mid-series (Series 3, so it wasn't when it was cancelled), with no explanation as to where its gone or why.. Anyone know anything about it?
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    Just changed the pollen filter in my car..

    For the first time since i've owned the car (3 years), and i suspect ever (its a 5 year old car).. I was quite disgusted by what i saw to be honest, i was breathing air through this! Heres the new one installed, i should have taken a picture before but forgot, and didn't want to take it...
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    Looking for a Unit Converter..

    I'm looking to find a unit converter, i.e. converting units of mass, velocity etc.. can anyone anyone point me to a reputable, free application? Thanks
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    Ankle problem..

    About a month ago, maybe more i slipped down the stairs, i didn't really have any pain right away, but a day or two after, i noticed i had a intense burning pain on the outside side of my ankle, just below the bone on my left foot.. It only happens when the ankle is bent towards the end of the...
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    Quick question.

    What are the springs i see around the inner of the plate in this picture for? I'm guessing some kind of vibration dampers? Also, same for the haxagonal teeth on the inner of the clutch cover?
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    Head Gasket?

    Was changing a headlight bulb earlier today and took the opportunity to check on the oil filler cap for emulsion, there was quite a fair bit around the cap.. Picture here. My first thought was the head gasket was gone, but i'm having no symptoms such as temperature problems, misfires etc...
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    Whats the technical term for this effect?

    Here I'm just wondering what this effect is called and was hoping for a quick answer here. Where they desaturate all colours except for a certain object. Thanks
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    Anyone use a good mkv file editor?

    I want to remove subtitles from a couple of videos i have, anyone know of a good editor?
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    Is there a way to connect my Wi-Fi enabled phone to my Wireless laptop?

    I'm trying to connect my phone to my laptop, through the router or directly, it doesn't matter.. Is there any way to do this? I can't see the phone under 'Network Connections' so maybe they aren't compatible or something.. I don't know. The laptop is Vista and the phone is a Nokia N78..
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    Oscilloscope software.

    I'd like to find some free software that can act as an oscilloscope for audio files on my computer, this is more out of interest than anything else.. Anyone know or have experience of any?
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    Cropping an image.

    Need to resize a picture to 16:10 perspective but i'm not enitrely how to do so. Is there a way in photoshop? Or does anyone know any other simple applications that can do this?
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    Anyone having trouble connecting your Xbox to computer?

    Since the update my Xbox won't connect to the computer through Windows Media Centre... It sees my laptop and attempts to connect, but always comes back with a unable to screen.. Tried restarting both systems with no luck.. Also deleting both devices from eachother and starting fresh, still...
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    System Restore

    I'm using Vista on my laptop, and i would find it useful to have 1 restore point i can manually create incase anything goes wrong. Thats where my problem is.. Using the System restore feature it seems i can only turn the thing on, or not have it at all... When its on it seems to create...
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    Applications continue to run in processes after exited.

    I'm running Vista SP1.. Whenever i have these programs open and close them from the system tray, they continue to run in the background. They are still open and using memory when i check in task manager.. This also makes the system hang when i try to shut it down.. It does eventually shut down...
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    Power Plates

    My girlfriend has gone to a couple of power plate sessions, i read up on how the thing is supposed to work, seems interesting.. Has anyone had any regular experience using this machine? Opinions?
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    AVG Anti-virus

    How do people find this, reliable? It seems to consistently find a fair few threats each time it scans.. How do people find it compares to a purpose built scanner?
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    Cleaning A Laptop

    How would you clean the mouse pad and keyboard? I'm thinking either rubbing alcohol or diluted dish soap? I'm sure there are special products out there but im looking for something more readily available?
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    Good video editing software

    Need to edit a few, any good software out there?
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    Command to edit which programmes launch on startup.

    I remember i used to enter a word into "run" to control which programmes were loaded on startup, among other things. Now i can't for the life of me remember what that was.. Anyone know what im talking about?
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    Need to link my wireless laptop to the desktop.

    I've just bought a new laptop, and i'd like to link it to my desktop so i can browse some files and transfer them over. I've not got the slightest clue when it comes to networking so if anyone could advise me on how to do this i'd be grateful. Edit: My laptop is connected wirelessly to the...
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    HP Pavillion DV6900 / Toshiba Satellite A300

    I'm looking at buying this laptop in the near future.. Does anyone have any experience with this particular model, or any of the HP Pavilion range in general i guess.. How do they perform and whats your opinion? I'm also looking at a Toshiba Satellite A300 series laptop here.. Anyone have...
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    Goggle search returning incorrect search results..

    Everytime i search for something with google, in both Internet Explorer and Firefox, the search turns up incorrect results.. It displays the correct headline as it were, but the web address below always directs to some marketing sites.. I've tried scanning for spyware, viruses, emptied the IE...
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    How much of an advantage is Core 2 Duo over Dual Core?

    I'm looking for a laptop currently, and wondering how much of an advantage is the Core 2 Duo over the Dual core? Obviously Core 2 Duo is more expensive, but is it worth it? I'll just be using the laptop for university work and home multimedia stuff.. No gaming or anything too intensive. Will...
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    Injured my Quadratus Lumborum

    Way back in mid June i injured my Quadratus Lumborum. Its taking a very long time to heal but its on its way, ideally i'd like to see a physiotherapist about it, but don't particularly want to be spending £30 an hour on treatment.. I've been using ice on it, and been doing lower back...
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    Buying a Laptop for university..

    I need to buy a laptop for university this year, and i have about £400 to spend which is about $800, a midrange system i'm hoping for.. Just looking for some recommendations for this price range from different manufacturers. I'd also consider getting a Mac, i don't know much about them but i...
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    A friends dad just recieved a 2008 M3 convertible.

    Was delivered friday last week, apparently the first convertible on the road in England at this point. He got it in white, with all the options i'm told... Including the enw DCT gearbox. All in all it came to £68,000 ish. My friend picked me up in it yesterday, while it looks better inside...
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    How to approach cats?

    Maybe its just me but i've noticed cats can get quite nervous around me when i first meet them. Not sure if this is normal behaviour or what, but it bought me to this question.. Normally i'd approach it slowly, let it smell my hand or whatever then gently stroke it on its head, but they all...
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    Cleaning a petrol can.

    I have a plastic petrol can that i used yesterday that i need to clean out to store away. I'm not quite sure to clean it though. I'm hesitant to just clean it with washing-up liquid and empty it down the kitchen sink? What are you supposed to do with it?
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    Hit a plateau.

    I've been going to the gym regularly, once a week for about a year. There have been steady improvements since that time, however for about 8 weeks i've been stuck at a plateau, especially on my benchpress. Normally i do 6 reps x 4 sets, but since i moved up to 105KG i've barely been able to...
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    Problem With My N73

    I have a problem with my Nokia N73.. Not quite sure when it happened, but today someone sent me a message, and it reported to me that its internal memory was full, and to delete some items.. This was confusing because the phone has 45MB of internal memory and last time i checked only 12MB was...
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    Hall effect sensors.

    I have a basic understanding of the hall effect, however i'm having trouble understanding how it applies in automotive systems, namely sensing wheel rotation in ABS sensors and in the replacement of the distributor in ignition systems. Can anyone clear this up for me?
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    Copying music to the XBOX 360..

    I want to copy some tracks from my MP3 player to my XBOX.. But can't find a way to do it? Both on the console and in the manual. Can it be done or am i not doing it right?
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    Are these discs ruined?

    I've neglected to check the brake pads on my car recently, and today had a quick look, and noticed 2 circular gauges round the front 2, now i know that i need new pads urgently, i'm wondering if i've caught the discs in time so i don't have to replace those also? Pictures, taken with my phone...
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    Dead battery?

    Basically, i haven't treated the battery as well as i could have on this car, i let it drain flat more than a few times in the past year that i've had it.. Now winter has come i'm having real trouble with it. Since its started getting to below about 8C consistently, its having trouble...
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    Anyone have a pair of US size 11 Nikes?

    I've looked on a few websites but each says something different so i'm wondering from people who actually have them. I need the Euro and Cm measurements from a US size 11 Nike trainer. Thanks.
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    Image Size On Paper

    If i have a picture with the dimensions 3072x2304 pixels.. What would be the maximum size it could be if it was printed on paper at the correct size?
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    Went to the LeMans Series championship at Silverstone, England yesterday..

    What a day! Only got 3 hours sleep the night before but it was well worth it... We walked around the whole complex, around 4 miles for the track then all around the other track inside the main one, and all the car parks and that outside it. In one car park i went to there were atleast 20...
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    Caught a spider wrapping up a wasp yesterday.

    In the time it took me to run in and get my camera, the wasp had landed in the web and got wrapped up, had no idea they did that so fast! Some of the pics i'm quite pleased with! Taken with a Sony CyberShot P-200 1. 2. 3. 4.
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    What Type Of Spider Is This?!

    Spider Its body is about 2CM long, i don't think its poisonous, hope its not anyway! Never seen a spider like that here!