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The way any database search flashes up each record as it searches through. Hey, tv forensic database programmers, you'll get much faster performance if you don't draw each record on screen! And maybe try indexing instead of random records.

Imagine if google had decided the way to go was to parse through and display every web page on the fly when anyone searched :D

Handwash gel on a paper tissue makes a great screen cleaner. (It's not a germaphobe thing, it's a getting rid of greasy smears thing.)

It probably will be as good as a hard helmet, given how minimal the protection helmets give is. There are an awful lot of things the average cyclist can do that will make far bigger improvements to their safety than wear a plastic hat - I wish the media would focus on those things. Oh, but I gues just saving lives is too dull if there isn't any product to push.

I am guessing you are in the UK, is that right?

It's hard to suggest anything without knowing a bit more about your style and how you plan to use the table. is yours the same finish? How many people do you need to sit regularly and occasionally? Will you keep the table unfolded or folded? Do you like new or vintage, and if it's vintage do you like as-new or a bit beaten up?

I have an Ercol casual dining set I inherited from my gran which I love. Without knowing much about what you want, I'd say keep an eye on eBay and look out for the lower backed Windsor chairs, maybe even two chairs and two stools. I wouldn't get the higher backed chairs unless they will be beside a wall as all that wood and curves does clutter up sight lines.

The shape of these is great, but not sure the wood colours would work if yours is the same as the picture.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-RETRO-DINNING-CHAIRS-x4-/160812646841?pt=UK_Antiques_AntiqueFurniture_SM&hash=item25712e41b9#ht_500wt_922

This isn't about stuff, it's about calm. A grown up home is one where the ups and downs of life don't become emergencies because the people who live in the house have experienced ups and downs before so they know to plan for them. That might mean having spare batteries or clean linen to put up a guest at short notice, but it might equally well mean not running a car because you can only just afford it so any major repair is a big expense for you. It definitely means you have the number of a plumber without having to find one in the yellow pages using one hand with your other thumb over a leak (though you probably originally found him in the yellow pages with your thumb over a leak!)

I have guest linen and no car :) we do our own plumbing though...

I had the same problem this year so I downloaded a basic month-per-page calendar, and me and my boyfriend picked 6 pics each to fill it. Ours is a mixture of random photos and stuff from the internet but if you want something a bit more designer I think you could do something very cool with out-of-copyright images from the public domain vintage image sites

A modern full width rear extension contrasting with a victorian house is very desirable in the UK - we like our period buildings but we also like the kitchen diner opening to the garden. I can see exactly why someone with London-tuned style would choose something like this.

UK landlords can claim back tax each year for depreciation on the furnishings so many prefer to rent furnished.

love reading. don't care either way about piles of paper, but £/sq ft in London makes piles of dead paper a luxury so e-book all the way. All I need now is a safe way to read e-books in the bath - galaxy tab projector anyone?

this is a gorgeous kitchen, but where does the food go? I can't see anywhere to store dry stuff like cereals, pasta, spices etc unless it's all in the drawers, in which case where do the pans and utensils live?