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    what would you do?

    My mother's pensioner neighbour does some occasional backyard dog breeding, her last litter being about a year ago. I've been around there on occasion and have not been concerned, however... recently this neighbour went around to my mothers house with the remaining Shih Tzu that she had...
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    BayView

    Anyone heard from BayView? Hope he's OK.
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    QB2 cube house

    How clever is this QB2 cube house? and 4 hours to erect? I like the Canadian Nomad house, which apparently can be shipped here, even more. http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/uk-engineer-creates-the-qb2-cube-house-that-can-be-built-in-hours/story-fndban6l-1226784746520...
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    Is Climate Change/Global Warming man made?

    Because of the current thread on Climate Change could we keep this one limited to stats, or commentary associated with public sentiment. In other words, please refrain from challenging peoples views on this thread. I will try to make it an anonymous poll too, so people concerned that...
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    pick a watch

    Which watch do you like and which would you buy as a pressie for a 21yo who often dresses semi formal socially and at work? He likes watches, btw. http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/gift-ideas/gift-ideas/gifts-for-him/sight-series-mens-watch-5416-543393--1 The one in the...
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    What is this all about... China's ghost cities

    Considering China's population... Vast new cities of apartments and shops are being built across China at a rate of ten a year, but they remain almost completely uninhabited ghost towns. http://www.sbs.com.au/dateline/story/about/id/601007/n/China-s-Ghost-Cities...
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    USB data retrieval

    Anyone know if there is any way possible to retrieve data from a USB that has snapped at the base of the circuit board where it attaches to the metal bit which inserts into a USB port. Can the data inside the chip be saved if the chip is undamaged or can data only be saved if the board is...
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    correct way to buy a car with finance on it

    I'm considering buying a car privately which has finance on it and the guy needs my cash to discharge the loan. I'm getting a great deal partly because the car market here is stuffed and partly I think because of this reason. For those who know the pitfalls can you tell me if this is...
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    PM and LL references

    Just curious so thought i would ask. Has anyone had any references from either of these (assume the private LL is genuine) that they later thought were misrepresentations of the tenant they took on - felt the tenant was praised just to get them out of a property? In desperation I imagine...
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    mens fitted fashion shirts...

    as in NOT old mens office shirts :D. Q to the young guys who iron their own shirts. Can you recommend brands of fitted shirts that are easy to iron. Son will be needing a few for his 5 day week work placement and so far the brands he buys are crap to iron - these are not the real cheap...
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    What's going on?

    Rising sea temperatures? Why aren't the warmists all over this one? It looks a bit fishy to me... and most other people it seems. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/gulf-st-vincent-to-be-tested-to-explain-dead-penguins-fish-and-dolphins-on-adelaide-beaches/story-e6frea6u-1226608492179
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    correct ways to hang doors

    Anyone know if there are any 'rules' to how you hang a door? We've just rehung one to open the other way -but still opening into the room- and even though it's more practical for it to swing the way we've hung it it still doesn't look right. Could just be that we're not accustomed to that door...
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    parking fines

    The last time anyone in our family was issued a council parking fine was around 3 years ago, and I'm sure that was around the $50 mark. Son just got his first one yesterday and it was $232 :eek:. If he's late and a reminder is issued the penalty for that is another $53 on top :eek::eek...
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    later years and managing investments

    We often think about retirement, and what we want to do/achieve based on what out investment income will allow us. What hasn't been brought up here, is what people plan to put into place before they lose the ability to manage their investments - the chances are somewhere along the line there...
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    Small business public liability insurance

    20 yo son is starting a business very soon. He has tested the market and with moderate marketing (facebook, flyers, adverts in shopping centers, gumtree, word of mouth) both of us feel confident he could get 10 hours work a month, for a profit of about $600 to $1000, once it's up and running...
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    Commute times

    The 'Life in Adelaide' thread got me wondering what people's commute times were, and what they thought was acceptable/desired and what they don't think is. Would you move jobs or house for better commute times? Both commutes for me are similar distance, at around 12 minutes each way for...
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    Can't access Hotmail account

    I've been unable to access my hotmail account today because of a Microsoft window popping up that doesn't allow me to bypass it. It states, "A password isn't enough. Passwords can be lost or stolen. Before you can proceed, we need a way to reach you in case something goes wrong. We won't use...
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    Rangehoods - do I go cheap or expensive?

    We're removing a fitted rangehood from a fireplace and replacing it with a concealed one. It will require significant labour because of the cutting required to get the unit to fit internally. Because of the extra cost we're wondering how far do we go with this thing? Do we install a...
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    amaysim

    Anyone here on the unlimited $39.90 plan? Are you happy with this telco? http://www.amaysim.com.au/mobile-plans/amaysim-unlimited.html Older son and myself are thinking of switching over to this no contract plan, and I'd like to put the young son on their prepaid (I estimate his use...
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    Atlanta housing market woes

    Thought some here would be interested in this recent article that's specifically on the Atlanta housing market. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/01/business/economy/in-atlanta-housing-woes-reflect-nations-economic-pain.html?_r=1 1 in 4 jobs lost in the broader metropolitan area were...
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