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I am looking for someone who can got an old computer working, I think it is to do with the power supply. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

My laptop has died and I am thinking of getting a tablet. I don't need a laptop any more and will use the tablet for movies, music, reading etc so which would you recommend?

I had the misfortune of catching some of the Eurovision Song Contest last night, my wife and daughter were watching it honest! It was good to see all the freaks and weirdos of Europe were out in force, and that was just the people announcing each nation's results! All this flamboyant...

There are also 20 campaigners standing in the Borough elections. At last someone worth voting for! http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/Stafford-hospital-campaigners-start-election/story-25960198-detail/story.html

I thought I wasn't supposed to call people 'black' but now it appears that I am not supposed to call people 'coloured'! Is there a dictionary somewhere with all the offensive words and acceptable alternatives?

What true courage is! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-30685433

I have just received a new form from HM Revenue and Customs called 'Your Annual Tax Summary' It makes very interesting reading! It lays out how much you have earned in the tax year and how much tax and NI you have paid and shows how it is calculated. On the back it shows how your money has...

According to a report by the Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration migrants from the EU made a net contribution of £4.4bn over a 17 year period while migrants from outside the EU cost the UK £120bn over the same period...

Is anything being done in Stafford tomorrow to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI?

Don't know much about it but there is a WWI event at Tunstall Park tomorrow.

When was Jerusalem adopted as the official English National Anthem? Just been watching a medal ceremony at the Commonwealth Games and was surprised when they played Jerusalem when England won gold!

I have just driven past the speed camera on Stone Road and there was some guy doing some work on it! This camera hasn't worked for years as far as I know but they may be sorting it out so if you are heading that way watch out!

I have just been looking at my profile and see that I have 48 Trophy Points! What are they?

The Church of England has banned it's vicar's from being members of or supporting the BNP or National Front but not UKIP! Personally I think all religions should keep their noses out of politics (amongst other things) and stick to singing songs to the great pixie in the sky...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10867666/Stolen-election-in-the-heart-of-London.html Coming to an election near you!

In my opinion, not a chance! Only a third of those eligible to vote voted, people don't care about Europe so were willing to vote for UKIP. Come the General Election then old tribal loyalties will kick in and they will revert to the Conservatives or Labour more out of fear of the other...

There are seven seats up for grabs in the West Midlands area in the European Elections and I have just been looking at the candidates! Who will you vote for? I have listed everyone except the Harmony Party (hairspray users?), I also wanted to add a 'Won't Vote' option but couldn't because I...

A post on the St Georges Day thread got me thinking (dangerous I hear you say) about whether we count ourselves as English or British. The Welsh, Scottish and Irish seem to feel the need to identify with their past and culture (which admittedly is more defined) more than the English. What...

Just having a look at who is on-line and there were four members and forty three guests on-line at that time! So come on all you 'guests' register and start contributing, let's get some interesting discussions going. You could try a 'Why I like Eating Meat' thread if you want to really get...

The latest bribe being offered to voters is up to £2000 per child towards child care costs but only after the next election! Why should I subsidise other peoples child care costs, if you can't afford kids don't have them! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-26618139