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    recommendations of schools around the Penrith NSW area

    Hi, I live near the St Marys/Penrith area and my son is currently going to day care at Penrith. I'm in the process of looking for pre-kindergarten options with the intention of securing schooling at a "good" school in the area. It's our first son and we were not raised in this area (migrated...
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    Someone is feeding my dog while I'm away. what to do?

    I live in a small townhouse that has the backyard facing to my neighbors. My labrador is on a strict diet and we recently changed his food. A few months ago I noticed a COOKED bone on top of his crate and I started suspecting my neighbor was throwing food at my dog whilst we were not at home...
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    heater for a small room.. what do you recommend?

    My son is starting to sleep in his own room now, but it can get very cold during the night. I would like to install something that is safe for the kids, does not take up much space, has got a thermostat, and quiet. The intention is to have the heater only in this room and it's meant to heat the...
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    Recommendation of air con for ipswich area QLD?

    does anyone know of someone that can supply/install air conditioning in the ipswich area, more specifically Goodna? thanks
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    Signed up for a Triathlon - Panicking now. Any triathletes here?

    (pinkboy heeeelppp) I've signed up for a Sprint Triathlon at Orange, NSW. 750m swim - 20k bike ride - 5k run a bit of background about myself: - I can run 5k without issues. - Just this week, and for the first time, I swam 750 meters non stop. all with flip turns and everything. I was...
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    crazy price!! Sydney outer west

    http://www.raywhite.com/nsw/werrington/1022808/ Listed for 289k!! Will we see a mad buyer paying asking price??
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    Accommodation in Hong Kong, any recommendations?

    I'll be going to Hong Kong in October. Me, wife, and 1 year old. Short vacation. Any recommendations?
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    National Disability Insurance Scheme. Would you pay it?

    Came across this article http://www.news.com.au/opinion/for-julia-gillards-ndis-scheme-please-my-wheelchair-costs-22000/comments-fnh4jt54-1226632421894 Some interesting people commenting this article: and how about this one: Trying to leave this poll out of political reasons...
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    are these split aircons reasonable good?

    Hi, I think this is the best time to get an aircon for the summer season, so I've just started with my research. here are the requirements: - Aircon only meant to cool one room - I read somewhere that the kw was obtained by using the following formula: No. of sqm * 80 watts per sqm in...
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    Best time to request a valuation after a comparable property sold?

    A townhouse within the same complex I live in is under contract for approximately 30k more than what I paid for mine. Mine is slightly bigger in size (sqm) and renovated. Once the sale goes through, should I go ahead and request a valuation for equity purposes asap and have some comparable...
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    Am I ready for margin lending for shares?

    I've been investing in shares for the past 5 years. Although I've had big losses due to poor selection and too much emotion from my side, I currently have an annualised gain of 20+% across my portfolio. this % may not be too exciting to some here, but it gives me confidence that I may be...
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    Going to NZ for the first time (Queenstown).. pls suggest things to do

    After asking SS members what to do before going to Tassie (here), I thought I'd ask for things to do in Queenstown and surroundings. I know it's the "adventure" capital, but there are so many things to do that it's overwhelming.. few things to consider: 1) I think hiring a car would be the best...
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    Air Fares to Queenstown NZ, from Sydney, is this good deal?

    $600 for 2 adults, 1 infant... sounds OK? Never been to NZ, but I remember someone saying that flying directly to queenstown was more expensive.. any ideas?
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    A pain in my knee... is this ligament?

    or meniscus? I was playing football (soccer) about three years ago, when just before kicking the ball I stepped on a hole with me leg knee. Hard to explain but it was deeper than normal, and I heard a small "crack"... couldn't keep playing. Ever since that day my left knee hurts when I for...
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    Charlotte Dawson's twitter bullying

    We occasionally get a few trolls on SS, but it's manageable... but seriously this world is full of sick people wasting their time and bullying another person this way. It's hard to believe how someone can post any comments to another human being. For those of you unaware of what's going on...
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    vinyl timber much cheaper than laminate. can it be used in rooms?

    I need to replace carpet on my 2nd floor (bedrooms and stairs) and have been looking for laminate flooring. This is for my ppor which will become an ip in a couple of years. Today i saw vinyl timber and looks good as well and much cheaper -about half the price- Any issues with using this...
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    Laminate flooring installation sydney west

    Can anyone recommend people who will do this around the St Marys area? also, what is the average price they would charge per sqm? thanks
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    I need a home for my dog!

    I'm going overseas in Christmas for around 8 weeks and am looking for a place where they can take care of my dog. He is a beautiful labrador retriever, well behaved, and extremely friendly. I know you're anxious to see a photo of Sam, so here it is http://db.tt/ht2ynf36 I contacted the...
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    How do you protect your USB drive data?

    few weeks ago I lost my USB on my way to work. Hours later a colleague tapped me on the shoulder and gave me the USB he had found at the entrance of the building where I work. He'd plugged the USB drive in and found a passport photo of me, which obviously confirmed I was the owner. I usually...
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    water pooling after paving!!

    I recently paved my backyard and noticed that water is pooling on the corners, opposite side of the house. I did the paving myself and ensured that it was sloping outside of the house, which I can confirm it's working fine! The problem is that the flat next to my townhouse (left and right) as...
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