Re: OT - ask UMRA: Lijjat papads?
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:00:26 +0100
In message <c6p594p2relaout76tljngn727hgemqg0m@4ax.com>, Jo Lonergan
<jolonergan@hotmail.com> writes
>>They also exist with a sound facility - you press a button on the base,
>>and they (LOUDLY) play carols. The ones I got are mercifully silent.
>>
>>Search for "USB Christmas tree" and you should find plenty of ...
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Ask EU: Camcorders
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:46:14 +0100
I have been asked by someone enquiring on behalf of someone else (Umra's
fame is spreading) to ask Umra for advice about purchasing a camcorder.
I gather the person who will be doing the purchasing is going on some
sort of holiday in the wilds because one of the main requirements is
that the camera will opera ...
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Vulture appeal ( not Matt Crawford )
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 09:27:45 -0700 (PDT)
My wife is a member of the RSPB an in their current magazine thre is a
article about the plight of the Asian vultures. It seems that some
farmers are using Diclofenac (1) to treat sick cattle and the stuff is
poisonous to vultures.
Consequently the latest RSPB appeal is to give money to help save the
vultures. ...
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OT umra Film Club: an admission
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:14:03 +0200
I went to see Mamma Mia (the movie) this week, and I really enjoyed it, even
though it was rubbish. Am I AOU?
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Jo ...
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Ask EU, opening picture files
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:31:58 +0100
I have XP and would like picture files to open in PhotoShop by default,
rather than Windows Picture Editor. I've had a bit of a ferret[1] round
but can't find where to do this.
[1] ObTA
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Jane
The potter in the purple socks
http://www.clothandclay.co.uk/umra/cookbook/contents.htm for recipes
suppl ...
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OT: Umra posting statistics for July 2008
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:32:47 +0200
Umra postings for July 2008, as delivered by Berlin.
Total posts: 3023
Total posters: 81
Lovely neat format (at least at this end) courtesy of Sebastian, and note the
***New!*** feature - total for posters 51-81 at the end.
1 324 10.73% "J. P. Gilliver (John)" <G6JPG_AT_soft255.demon.co.uk>
2 186 ...
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OT now the dust has settled
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:51:40 +0100
Back when things were getting a little heated about politics, I wanted
to post this to lighten the mood a little, but it hadn't yet appeared on
YouTube. But somebody's put it up now (bless 'em!) and I thought some
of you might enjoy... The Dodge Brothers performing 42 Days at this
year's Larmer Tree Festival ...
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Re: OT - ask UMRA: Lijjat papads?
Fri, 01 Aug 2008 12:27:24 +0200
On Fri, 1 Aug 2008 02:03:13 +0100, "J. P. Gilliver (John)"
<G6JPG@soft255.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>In message <6hs294lntp9nsfjn8dfn2m1981j8hsa1np@4ax.com>, Jo Lonergan
><jolonergan@hotmail.com> writes
>>On Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:36:45 +0100, "J. P. Gilliver (John)"
>><G6JPG@soft255.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>Hmm, th ...
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UMRA birthday info for 1 August
1 Aug 2008 06:20:12 GMT
Birthday News for today, 1 August: Btms and Kirsten Watson (nee
Procter).
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I seem to be the new UBM - mail me for additions/updates/deletions ...
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Radio Times Spoilers - Week Beginning 3rd August
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:22:43 +0100
This week's RTeasers:
Sun
Adam's given cause for concern at Casa Nueva.
Mon
Tom and Helen plan for the future.
Tue
Oliver keeps quiet at Grange Farm.
Wed
Chris drops a clanger at the bell ringing.
Thu
Hope springs eternal for Clarrie.
Fri
Eddie's hopes hit the rocks.
Writer: Nawal Gadalla ...
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