Nicki

Moving into a new house. master bedroom has built in light maple closet- wouldn't be my first choice but its pretty new and in really good condition unlike the closets in the other rooms which need replacing. Having looked at finances I can't afford to replace this closet with what I want. Problem is I had selected a taupe-gray paint for the room and now I don't know if it will work! Has anyone used this kind of paint color with light maple, and if so did it work?

I'm travelling around New Zealand in July & August and was wondering if strict dress codes are enforced in bars, clubs and restaurants. Are jeans, a top and heels ok for going out or is it dressier?

I'm planning on visiting new zealand with friends this summer. we're looking to stop over somewhere for a few days on the way back and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions. we've already done singapore, hong kong and going other way LA so any other ideas would be great. thanks

Ive had a pretty bad head cold for nearly a week now. Started with sore throat, then blocked nose, ear ache yesterday. No aches/pains, no fever. This evening an itchy pin prick type rash came up on my chest and neck. rash disappears under glass. Any ideas??

I have a pretty new laptop (only couple of months old), never had any problem playing dvds until a few days ago. It wont even recognize some dvds while others load straight up. It's not the dvds- some of the ones I tried are brand new and work on my sister's laptop. It's pretty strange, for example I was watching a box set and laptop wouldn't recognize disc 4, but loaded all the other discs in the set no problem. Also the drive is loading cds and games without any problem. Any help or advice appreciated. Thanks.

My friend who's 28 is scheduled to have surgery to have her colon removed tomorrow. She was only diagnosed with colitis less than a month ago but doctors say its so severe that surgery is her only option. I was wondering how her life will be changed after this surgery and what I can do to help her through it.

I know it has to be bought seperate in region 1. i was looking on amazon.co.uk but the only listing i could find for the final break was for a us import.