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    exercise equipment: has anyone bought or tried the "AB CIRCLE PRO"?

    I saw that machine on tv maybe 18 months ago and thought that looks like something I would actually use so I did a bit of research on US chat forums. Hardly one good report! There were more problems reported than I can even remember but the main one was the things you put your knees in...
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    Can I keep my old tracker after separation?

    Do you need to borrow extra to buy partner out? If yes then you will have to get a new mtg and will lose the rate. However if there is no other change to the mtg other than removing a name then you could possibly try and get them to just do that. They can certainly do it, whether or not they...
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    21 inch CRT 4:3

    I have a TV of about that vintage too, I like it and it fits the cabinet it is in, works perfectly BUT I cannot see loads of picture on either side or all of subtitles if there are any. I notice it mostly with TV3 in morning, they have a big semi circular couch and if presenter and guest are...
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    Streaks on glass in windows in new build

    Hi, know this is very old post but I have had several window cleaners since and every one of them told me it was not fixable?
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    Black dots/spots-not mouse droppings??

    insect droppings, flies, wasps, any winged things
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    tax relief on psychotherapy

    I think it is any medical treatment that has been recommended by a doctor. I know when I wanted to claim for physio I had to get a letter from the doctor confirming he recommended it.
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    Elderly Parent Care

    Sorry for butting in on your question but I have a similar query, 78 yr old father presently in hospital, definetly coming home to his own house. I have the form for home help but this is means tested, does anyone know what the threshold is? His main income is state old age pension but I have...
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    JB exclusion period after redundancy payment

    Can anyone clarify whether if one will be disqualified from JB for 9 weeks due to redundancy payment it is better to apply for JB immediately on being made redundant or to wait until the 9 week period is up before applying. Reason for query is two conflicting views from SW office regarding...
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    Toronto Hotels

    Holiday Inn on King St - very good too, very near Queen St which is lively enough, lots of restaurants and little shops. Have also stayed in Bond, a bit basic but very central.
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    Shock of 'corrected' budgetary situation - any suggestions?

    Sad I know but I have spending diaries going back to 1985. Still keep it fairly up to date, dont count every cent nowadays, it becomes habit to think before you spend very quickly.
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    LED Lights for Plinth in Kitchen

    I have used the ones in B & Q in the plinth section of a counter unit, fortunately had a socket behind the fridge in the unit so was able to use that and used remote control plug unit also from B & Q to operate them. I'm sure an electrician could wire them in some way to a switch but I find...
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    taxi fare price in tenerife

    paid €25 before tip 4 weeks ago for 3 adults for same trip
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    LPG Gas Heating - how to reduce bill?

    I have LPG for past 17 yrs and I have never found it that dear. My house is obviously 17 yrs old so not sure how great the insulation is, boiler is that age too,on timer for twice a day, longer at weekends, I just paid for a top up last week. Cost me 525 and last fill was October, this fill...
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    Mortgage Interest Suppliment Query

    Is this supplement paid pro rata where mtg was for part refinance or does that disqualify you totally. eg mtg of 200k, 100k takeover of existing loan used to purchase the house and 100k equity release for different purpose. Can you get the MIS on 100k?
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    Architect in Tralee

    I have found in the past it very much depends what you are looking for, if you are looking for imaginative design that can sometimes be difficult to find, if you are just looking for someone to draw up standard enough plans and submit for planning that another situation and finally when it comes...
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    NCT Farce

    Is the NCT privately run or paid for by taxpayer? I notice they are working Sundays in Tralee, I hope we are not paying that overtime as there surely cant be a necessity to have 4 working on Sunday.
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    flying to newyork, my passport

    I also had this problem, travel agent telling me passport had to have 6 months. I rang US immigration at Shannon Airport directly and they told me it was fine. I had no problems, in fact they said it only had to be valid on the date I left Ireland. This was however 2 yrs ago but to be on the...
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    Does anyone know anyone who has ever...won anything on a prize bond?!

    Arrived home this evening to find letter and cheque for €75 from Prize Bond win. Pity it wasnt bigger!
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    Smell in bedroom

    I think I read a thread before on AAM about those latex mattresses being very smelly, have a search
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