My kitchen ceiling just fell in, as a result of a month-long leak that has been building over time. About 2-3 square metres of inch-thick plaster came down at once - would certainly have caused injury if not worse had we been underneath it. The owners of the flat above have repeatedly stalled in taking any action - as far as I know they have still not called a plumber. They explicitly stated on Thursday that they were getting an emergency plumber in and hoped for Saturday morning but weren't sure. This is Tuesday and we haven't heard anything. Prior to this they were repeatedly contacted by our letting agent but claimed that they'd "been having trouble with" both their mobile and landline. Are they liable for this in any way? How do I proceed? (Further details: I'm in Scotland in the UK.)
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on Oct 16, 2012 -
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Does there exist a list of address/contact details for all libraries in the UK (or Scotland)? Failing that, is there a way that I could acquire or build such a list without doing it manually?
posted by Kirn
on Sep 17, 2012 -
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I enjoyed learning about McMurdo Station in Antarctica from Encounters at the End of the World: how can I find out more about that place and what it's like to live there? Ideally I'm looking for films or TV shows but also good magazine articles, books, websites, all either fiction or non-fiction (as long as the fiction is somewhat based in reality).
posted by Kirn
on Sep 1, 2012 -
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What are the ways we could expand services and support available to LGBT young people online?
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on May 2, 2012 -
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What game creation software is currently available that is suited to building games (or levels/mods) with a focus on
branching narratives and dialogue, of the sort found in role-playing games like Mass Effect?
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on Apr 6, 2012 -
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Is there a resource where I can learn about the Greek and Latin words that commonly underlie words and names in English? I don't want to learn Greek or Latin, I'm talking about
only the words which are commonly useful as 'clues'.
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on Mar 13, 2012 -
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I'm very angry about what's happening in the UK right now, including-but-not-limited-to: the unnecessarily savage and unequal budget cuts, the privatisation of our education, health and police systems, the scapegoating of vulnerable groups and the dishonesty and cynicism of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians involved.
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posted by Kirn
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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Two years ago I started doing stand-up comedy, which took me very far from my comfort zone and was hard work but was hugely rewarding. One year ago I took a one-way flight to Thailand to start a solo backpacking trip, something I'd always wanted to do but which terrified me - this was also hard work but fantastic and life-affirming. These were both huge things for me. I want to begin something similarly big/difficult/scary/rewarding/exciting/life-affirming this year that will live up to those first 2 years, but what?
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posted by Kirn
on Dec 27, 2011 -
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I have a good computer science degree and about 4 years' experience as a programmer. What other jobs can I do?
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posted by Kirn
on Nov 11, 2011 -
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Hey everyone. I'm going to Australia for 23 days in July, and would dearly love some advice as to how to spend them.
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posted by Kirn
on May 30, 2011 -
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Will the buses from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap stop over Cambodian New Year (from tomorrow)? Will the hostels close/be full? Will Angkor Wat be closed? Help me Cambodia veterans, you're my only hope.
posted by Kirn
on Apr 11, 2011 -
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Do my visa plans for Asia make sense? Thoughts and advice greatly appreciated.
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posted by Kirn
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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I'm about to book a flight from the UK to Bangkok (flying late Feb) to start a backpacking trip. I've got a recently renewed passport and funds for travel. I haven't got a flight back (not using a RTW ticket), travel insurance, VISAs, vaccinations or anything else yet. I want to book the flight so that it's real and happening, but is there anything else I really need to do FIRST?
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on Nov 6, 2010 -
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I'm looking for a broadband provider for the UK who'll give me a contract of 6 months or less, don't require a phone line (not essential but preferred), and provide a speed/download limit suitable for a house of 4 typical 20-something Internet users. I can't find one. Help me?
posted by Kirn
on Sep 2, 2010 -
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Where should I travel in Asia and the wider world between February and August 2011? Should I travel there and then at all? I'm trying to plan a round-the-world trip and am finding it very difficult. Apologies for my rambling question - I could really do with your help.
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on Aug 14, 2010 -
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I saw this movie on TV at least 10 years ago, maybe more. The main character was a female university student. I think she had long dark hair. I THINK that the cast were primarily Australian, but not sure - probably American if not Australian.
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posted by Kirn
on May 4, 2010 -
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My gas hob/stove/cooktop doesn't have gas anymore, in any of the 4 rings. Our gas boiler appears to be working fine as we're still getting heating and hot water. The electric oven on the same appliance also works fine. The ignition works, it's just there's no gas coming through, but there was yesterday. What is wrong, and what do I do?
posted by Kirn
on Apr 26, 2010 -
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I own seasons 1 and 2 of the BBC3 sitcom Pulling on DVD. The final hour-long episode (which aired May 2009) has not been released on DVD, and it's not clear when or even if this will happen. I can't find it on YouTube or any torrent sites, and can't find any taped copies on eBay.
Help me hivemind! How do I get to see the end of this great show?
posted by Kirn
on Apr 5, 2010 -
5 answers
What gift(s) could I request for Christmas that would make my life more interesting, social, or creative?
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posted by Kirn
on Dec 9, 2009 -
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I have a broken hair dryer. Can I recycle it?
I live in Brighton, UK - I can't find anything on the local council website about recycling this type of item.
Do I just bin it?
Thanks!
posted by Kirn
on Aug 17, 2009 -
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When registering a domain name, should I pay - annually - to hide these details from the Whois database?
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posted by Kirn
on Jul 6, 2009 -
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What should I get as a graduation present for my sister - quickly?
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posted by Kirn
on Jun 28, 2009 -
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How much spending money do I need for 10 days in Japan? And: help me eat vegetarian while I'm there.
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posted by Kirn
on May 27, 2009 -
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Do I need travel insurance if I live in the UK and am travelling to Holland?
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posted by Kirn
on May 13, 2009 -
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How unpleasantly hot and humid is Japan's rainy season, and what can I do to prepare?
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posted by Kirn
on Mar 4, 2009 -
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I have some Spanish 'Queso Tetilla' cheese (a soft cheese completely surrounded by a hard rind). It's about a month old and got taken in a suitcase from Barcelona to the UK for about 16 hours - apart from that, it's been in the fridge the whole time. There are a couple of spots of blue mould on the rind, and a soft patch where a sticker was (through cellophane), but having cut into it the inside seems OK. Should I Eat It?
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on Nov 23, 2008 -
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