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    Weird smell in bedroom

    We had a strange fishy smell in our hall way and we also found it to be the light fixture...........it might be worth checking out.
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    Stockholm

    I would recommend Koh Phangan a thai restaurant on Skanegatan 57, Södermalm and then for a cocktail or beer go to WC on the corner of the same street. Try their Mojitos! If you google both you will get more information on these places. Try Stampen in Gamla stan a blues/jazz club. Saturday(i...
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    NTL set top box upgrade

    Hi There, Has anyone had any problems with NTL set top box upgrade? When I turned the tv on today I got a message on the screen stating that the digital service is being upgraded and it would take a few minutes. After 30 mins nothing was happening so I rang NTL and they have to sent out a...
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    Making weekly mortgage repayments?

    Hi there, I am with NIB and I make weekly mortgage repayments. I moved from PTSB this year as NIB offered a better rate and also they allow weekly repayments. We also make a weekly over-payment of 80euro, in doing so we will reduce our term from 30 years down to 19 years. I found a calculator...
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    Tax credits for unmarried couples with children

    Hi I was wondering if my tax credits would change now that I have a child. Would I be classed as a One-Parent Family for tax purposes as I am not married but I am co habiting?
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    charities cold calling

    I thought that it was a scam too. My folk seem to get alot of these type of dodgy calls. I believe that they can get on to there telephone provider to stop cold calls? I must arrange that asap. but I wonder if this will stop the calls at all.
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    charities cold calling

    Hi There, Just wondering if anyone else have ever had a charity cold calling. The other day my elderly parent received a call from a lady phoning asking if they would sell ticket on behalf of Temple street hospital. I took over the call as my mam is too nice to say no. Maybe I am being a little...
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    health insurance for new borns

    thanks for asking, the little guy perfect. I understand that it is important to be covered from day one. However, I think that the excess for new borns should be calculated for the amount of time they are covered on your policy.
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    Can anyone recommend a good early bird in Lucan or Kildare area?

    Thanks All, Went to La Banca recently as I got a flyer in the door about their early bird. On two occassions I inquired about their early bird when I sat down as they never said that there was one available. The waiter went off to find out what the story was, and returned to tell me that we...
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    health insurance for new borns

    hi all, I recently sent in my receipts to my health insurer. My baby was placed on my cover when he was born free of charge by my health insurance company, until my renewal date. However, I now realise that he was not free of charge at all. I have an excess of 220euro on my policy. Now that my...
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    Can anyone recommend a good early bird in Lucan or Kildare area?

    Re: early bird- lucan or Kildare Thanks Shesells, Trying to be sensible as we have to start paying creche fees soon..ouch.. O I forgot, I need the restaurant to be child friendly.Is China House family friendly?
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    Can anyone recommend a good early bird in Lucan or Kildare area?

    Hi There, Can anyone recommend a good early bird in lucan or kildare area?
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    Dyson-refund, still in warranty

    i was told that it should be translucent when held up to light and to use a hose or tap with good pressure to remove the build up of dirt. The filter is cleaner but it still looks blocked. it is not easily cleaned
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    Dyson-refund, still in warranty

    Life. Moving into a new house, having my first child.The better half had to do the hoovering as I was on bed rest for alot of my pregnacy. etc, etc. However, now that he is born and during his short naps I try and do some hoovering. I get so frustrated. Some people swear by them and other people...
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    Dyson-refund, still in warranty

    Hi there, I have a dyson, forked out 300euro on it last year and I hate it. It has a two year warranty. I was wondering if I could return it as I am not happy with it. I get so frustrated with it every time I go to hoover. Suction is very poor and it is so awkward to use. Had a service guy out...
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    due payment from Social welfare

    hmm, I do not know much, must talk to her. Maybe it was maternity benefit that she got...............guessing now............sorry.
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    due payment from Social welfare

    Hi There, My sister is co habiting with her partner and has two small children. She received a payment, the dole I presume, for around a year and a half after she gave up work to raise her kids. Her payments have now stopped and gets nothing from social welfare. I thought this was strange ...
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    price of drink in Samsara

    Hi There, I went to Samsara, Dawson street recently and was charges 4.75 for a sparkling water and a splash of lime. I nearly choked. Is this the norm, I rarely drink minerals out but I was driving that night. After that I went on virgin cocktails, for a fiver thought I would make them work a...
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    Does general health insurance cover tooth extraction

    Re: tooth extraction Hi, to be honest, I am not sure the bupa employee was right in saying that I am not covered. I find it hard to believe that a basic vhi policy would cover this type of procedure and a mid rande bupa policy would not. My dentist asked me if I had health insurance, which made...
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    Does general health insurance cover tooth extraction

    Hello, I went to the dentist the other week and was told that I needed to get a tooth out...bummer...He would not take it out as it is too weak and would shatter so I have to be put to sleep and have it extracted. I have health insurance with bupa (essential plus). Can anyone tell me if this is...
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