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My computer is downloading incredibly slow, took 45 minutes to download an 80mg AVfile. I've de-fragged, restarted my modem, the 45 minute download was an AVG diagnostic, dunno what else to do

I'm 34, earlier this year I went to the docs to complain about a pain in my hip. An x-ray and follow up ct showed that I had scoliosis and anteriolisthesis in my spine. First up, I had an x-ray 5 years ago for a different reason and my spine was straight as an arrow. Now it looks and feels messed up. The only advice my Dr gave me was to not lift heavy things and take up pilates. I spoke to an instructor at a gym and he told me not to do pilates. I took a train ride a few months back and I was almost in tears when I got home because of the pain. I felt the side to side and up and down jarring movement every moment. My question is, what do I do? From what I've researched, surgery is a last call measure and even then the outcome isn't good, bracing doesn't work and exercising does't work. Any advice is appreciated.

My friend lives in a townhouse complex of about 30 townhouses. She has had a problem for a while with feral cats. A few cats started hanging around about 5 years ago, and a neighbour started feeding them. There was only a few back then. Now there are about 30 cats, and every other day there is a dead cat on the side of the road. She can't open her windows or door because of the smell of cat urine, the cats leave bits of bird and other animals around as well as their crap (lightly covered in dirt) that bring cockroaches, mice and rats. She has talked to the neighbour who denies feeding the cats - even when caught red handed. From what she has told me, heaps of people have complained. The Housing person has sent letters and has door knocked asking people not to feed the cats, they say they can't do more than that because they can't kick someone out for feeding cats. The Council say it isn't their problem, the State Govt say it isn't their problem, the Federal Govt say it isn't their problem, but it is a problem. I've looked into it, there are laws galore to do with roosters, chickens and dogs, but nothing for cats. Meanwhile the native wildlife is being killed and the place reeks. I can't even visit her place anymore because of the smell. She is at her wits end and can't afford to move. We have tried all the cat societies and the RSPCA, they either don't care or don't have the funds or room to deal with it. The Cat Protection Society even demanded a 'donation' before they would consider discussing any action. I get that though, there are too many cats, limited funds and room, and they can't protect them all. I was told about a group that go around spaying and neutering feral cats so they just die out but again they wanted funds that we don't have. We have been told to poision them, trap them, drown them. Sorry, can't do that. There has to be an authority out there that can remove the cats, rehabilitate them, house them or put them down humanely. Can anyone give any advice?

I'm not an anti-cat person, but this situation isn't about pet cats. It is a colony of feral cats that continue to breed and decimate the local wildlife, and make living in that complex hell.

My brother has recently started to use a cpap machine and he says that the straps really hurt behind his ears. He says his girlfriend keeps complaining that he takes the mask off in his sleep and he says he does it because it hurts. I've only seen his machine once, it has the straps split 4 ways under and over the ears and they join up at the back of his head. From what I remember they looked like thick straps. He reckons he just has to get used to it but I think he can find a better fit. He hasn't been back to the specialist who recommended the machine to him because he says he doesn't have time. He says that other than taking it off because the straps hurt that the mask is a perfect fit. Can anyone advise if there are any different strap styles?

I'm looking for a picture that I saw years ago of a Sun Conure. The bird is sleepy, it has it's beak nestled behind a wing. The image is a close up so the birds head takes up almost all of the frame. It's in profile, and the birds eye is open but sleepy, the feathers are a bit fluffed up but are also iridescent. I'd love to find this image.

This has been going on for 10 years but is getting worse to the point of desperation. I was initially diagnosed with Chrons and reflux 12 years ago. I've been to the specialist regularly and all he does is up my doses of Sulfasalazine, Imuran and Somac. It starts as soon as I wake up every morning. I start dry heaving, I double over for about 15 minutes but it's first thing in the morning, I have nothing to throw up. Sometimes I have some water and do throw up. I don't feel crook for a little while then. I'm always hungry but I can only manage a few mouth fulls of food before I feel actually nautious, but don't have the urge to throw up. The rest of the time, it feels like I have something in my throat that makes me gag. It's hard at work and especially when I have to talk, I keep gagging and it's getting to the stage where I have had to run out of the room and throw up liquid in a bin. It's embarrassing. It's not so bad when I have lollies to suck on but it's hard to have a conversation and it's seen as rude to be in a meeting while sucking on a lolly. My boss understands but I'm sure the sounds I make aren't pleasant to my workmates. I've had endoscopies that have found nothing, but unless I'm sucking on lollies or drinking liquids I just want to throw up. I'm also constantly tired. I'm not pregnant, it's hard to find a boyfriend when I can only eat half of an entree at a restaurant and have to keep excusing myself through the movie. The other strange thing is, I'm 152cm tall and 70kgs (not light). HELP? Advice?

My 12 year old nephew was diagnosed with Aspergers 8 years ago but I'm not sure if that was the correct diagnosis. He has had 6 years of speech therapy and I still can't understand him when he talks, he has broken both arms a total of 9 times in 7 years - weak bones, he has had surgery on his eyes, has had years of swimming lessons he kicks well but won't move his arms so they just trail beside him, when he runs he angles his head awkwardly (hence the broken arms), he is only interested in playing his DS. My sister is a single Mum and can't afford to keep buying DS's when he breaks them from frustration.

He is starting to fill out physically, and is becoming hormonal and frustrated. What do we do? How do we explain to him what is happening to him and teach him how to deal with his hormones? At present, if he see's someone he likes, he lifts his shirt - superhero style (though he isn't interested in that stuff) - and says 'Hi, my name is xxxxxxxx!' - I'm worried that if we don't stop this and it continues, he will be branded as an offender. We have tried to explain it to him that he can't do that, he always says 'OK Mum' gives her a hug, says something that I can't understand, and picks up his DS. Advice?

Can anyone tell me where I can find a secure, safe download of Sim City 2000? It's my Dad's favourite game. Something happened years ago and the game was wiped from the PC. Since he has retired, he has commented on how much he loved the game. The disk was lost and Mum is anti-internet (the government are spying! Even though she asks me to buy things and pay bills on the net for her...) Anyhoo, I can't find this game anywhere to buy on disk, I've searched for a downloadable version but they all look dodgy. Help?

I'm running a normal PC, nothing special, kind of old. I had Office and Home Student 2007 loaded and everything was working well. I became unable to watch TV on my computer (mainstream brands) and their help suggested that I upgrade my internet explorer. But once I upgraded my internet explorer to 8 to view the TV shows better, none of the Microsoft programs work. I can't access my photos, my movies, my music, my documents or even open the microsoft programs themselves. What did I do? Can I retrieve anything? Is there a fix? I tried to uninstall and reinstall Office Home and Student but the it won't let me. It doesn't even give a fix option.

I'm clueless at this, any help is appreciated.

My house is about 40 years old. I'm in NSW Australia. It's a standard brick house on 2ft brick pylons. I bought it when we were in the middle of a long drought. Then the weather changed. We had a nice moderate period, and now it won't stop raining. Anyway, the ground is waterlogged and my house is shifting. About 2 months ago I noticed that I couldn't close the loungeroom door easily. I thought it was the hinges. I tried to close it last week and it got stuck open with about a 1 inch gap between the door and the frame. Last night I closed my previously smooth as front door and it got stuck.

I'm getting worried. Will the house shift back once the ground dries out? Should I plane my doors so they fit properly now? Will it get worse? Is there some permanant damage being done? Should I be saving up for a huge repair bill?

Why do skin deep cuts bleed more than deep cuts?

They initially came in with some bird seed over a year ago. I now keep all my seed, flour, pasta and cereal in sealed containers. Actually I keep everything in sealed tupperware containers. I spray the moths with insect killer and they drop from the walls but 5 minutes later they are back as though I've just sprayed them with air. I sprayed 6 in the kitchen with heavy duty Mortein a few minutes ago (two were having special fun making more moths) but the moths are now settled in another room. Cockroaches and flies die within minutes from this spray. They are multiplying and I can't get rid of them. Help?

I have Chron's disease and for the last couple of weeks every time I go to the loo I pass blood. In my opinion it is alot of blood. My specialist isn't concerned because the blood I pass isn't dark or blackish.

I am freaking out because I am already on Imuran, Sulfasalazine and Prednisone. I am cramping horribly and am passing alot of blood. I was always tired before this but it is really scaring me now.

My specialist says this sometimes happens, I'm used to the odd few days where I pass blood but nothing like this. I'm freaking out! Help! Advice?

We pay that when we pay for the greenslip. Why do we have to pay for third party insurance again with insurance companies? Is there a difference between third party insurance and third party insurance