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With the right support you can recover your coins
Edvin, 7 March, 2024 at 16:03

Hi, about a week ago my ETH was transferred to a wallet address I do not recognize. I never did this nor do I approve the transaction. I feel like I have been hacked/phished. I was able to trace this...

GeorgeUK, yesterday at 20:35 74 887 8
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We’re to start
Daniel, 16 February, 2025 at 10:33

Hi everyone so we decided to say enough is enough it’s time settle down only down fall is none of us are the wisest and have no clue we’re to start and how much it’s going to cost ect

Hannah, yesterday at 15:05 3 18 1
Gryfon
Can dogs have the rinds off cheese?
Gryfon, 15 April, 2008 at 21:43

Eating some Comte cheese and I was thinking about giving the dog the rind if she wants it but don't want to if it's harmful. Anyone know? ?

Aylinalily, yesterday at 14:56 12 15,250
John
Managing Chronic Pain While Planning My Wedding: Any Tips?
John, 16 November, 2024 at 10:53

Hi everyone, I’m currently planning my wedding, but I’ve been dealing with chronic pain that’s been making it hard to focus on all the details. I’m trying to balance my health with wedding...

Theodore, yesterday at 12:51 1 7
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Does anyone use Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation?
SAM83, 2 April, 2009 at 14:00

Does it stay on all day really? Also how long do you find a bottle lasts you? Thinking of trying it. Thanks

Keara, wednesday 19-Feb-25 19 8,123
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Starting up in business
Tina, 11 July, 2024 at 07:59

HI all, bit of a weird one, but how do people feel about the wedding dress industry - is it thriving or just ticking along. I'm in two minds as to where to start up a second hand / preloved dress shop...

Keara, wednesday 19-Feb-25 9 324
Lady Falafel
Collecting from airport - how long from landing to arrivals gate?
Lady Falafel, 8 January, 2009 at 12:32

Sorry, I'm all take today and I know it's a bit of a piece of string question. I've got to go collect my sister from the airport later today as my Dad's busy with my Gma. She's flying in from Hong...

Seo, wednesday 19-Feb-25 7 3,430
Tillybean
5th metatarsal fracture - have you had one? Questions please...
Tillybean, 15 February, 2009 at 18:45

I fractured my 5th metatarsal in my left foot 5 weeks ago. I went to the hospital, had an xray and ended up in plaster and on crutches. I went back yesterday for a check up and they removed the cast...

Berton, wednesday 19-Feb-25 6 26,206
skyrocket
Bio Sculpture - is this how it's meant to be? :(
skyrocket, 23 December, 2011 at 20:55

I had Shellac 3 weeks ago at a salon near me. It chipped and peeled within 2 days so a week after I had it done I went somewhere else and had Bio Sculpture instead. I loved it and it looked great....

William, monday 17-Feb-25 16 4,896
Gone With The Whinge
Anybody know about electronic tags?
Gone With The Whinge, 20 April, 2009 at 21:27

More novel research. Apologies! I can't seem to find much about these on google, aside from the whole social implications/"do they work?" debate. Does anybody know the sciency bit behind them? Do they...

Stella, sunday 16-Feb-25 10 22,858
Nutella
Occupational health & safety laws - legal help please?
Nutella, 11 January, 2012 at 16:05

So ladies, I need a bit of occupational health & safety law advice please before I start shouting my mouth off without the laws in place to back me up. I am moving office at the end of this week,...

Alex, saturday 15-Feb-25 11 385
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Those who study from home...
NickyNooNaa, 23 September, 2008 at 17:02

How on earth do you keep motivated and actually do the work? Did you make a timetable or set yourself time aside? I'm struggling! I was planning on ditching my course and put it down to bad experience...

ChrisMitchell, saturday 15-Feb-25 5 865
decibelle
Raaaaaaaarrrrrrr!!!!! Pushy estate agent!
decibelle, 24 July, 2008 at 10:49

H and I viewed a house on Tuesday. It looked lovely inside on the internet (show home, almost, if you like that kind of thing) but when we saw it in reality, it was quickly clear that the work was...

Michael, saturday 15-Feb-25 23 2,552
Panjita
Hen Party Games
Panjita, 3 May, 2012 at 09:08

It's my mates Hen this weekend and I am struggling to think of games to play. We will be out and about in Brum so it can't be anything too 'active' if you see what I mean? Just something funny like Mr...

Flix, friday 14-Feb-25 23 9,271 1
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Postpone or cancel?
Rosie, 30 November, 2024 at 17:00

Hello, my fiancé and I were due to get married this year but due to a variety of reasons including financial, family issues and not getting on we postponed to next June. Sadly things are still...

Bisultan, thursday 13-Feb-25 2 51 1
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Free wedding witness
Lily, 24 June, 2022 at 23:36

I know wedding season is here, so I thought I’d offer myself as free witness for anyone in London (North, West or Central areas) who are looking for a wedding witness. I’m just starting in in event...

Tanika, thursday 13-Feb-25 5 162
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Wedding dress shopping
El, 2 February, 2025 at 22:04

Since the engagement, I found out my mum wanted to go dress shopping with me and my sister only. She even said in front of my fiancée “your mum has her own daughter she can go dress shopping with”,...

Tanika, thursday 13-Feb-25 3 33 1
Pittabre
Sole trader versus company
Pittabre, 11 December, 2013 at 20:54

When does a sole trader become a company, or even why? What is the difference and why might somebody eb a sole trader as opposed to a company?

Jennifer, thursday 13-Feb-25 7 2,181
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Perfume for women
Alextay, 1 November, 2024 at 11:24

Hi everyone! I’m searching for recommendations for the best perfume for women that smells amazing and lasts all day. I need something that feels feminine, elegant, and not too overpowering—maybe with...

Nelson, thursday 13-Feb-25 24 525 1
Sare
Bellini..where can I get the peach bit?
Sare, 15 May, 2008 at 20:54

I'm going to a friend's house for a "Cocktail Sleepover" tommorrow and I said I'd make Bellini's. I have Prosecco but I know the proper version is made with white peach puree, which I can't get hold...

Nelson, thursday 13-Feb-25 19 27,227
Becca
Healthcare workers - do you stay off for full 48hrs after D+V?
Becca, 3 August, 2009 at 20:15

If your colleagues really need you back at work, do you still wait out the full 48hrs after the last D or V before returning to work?

WilliamDavis, thursday 13-Feb-25 6 9,308
ashlil
SW stir fry Sauce ideas??
ashlil, 7 February, 2012 at 11:20

Hi guys, we've got stir fry tonight and normally use an "amoy sauce" anyone got any ideas what to have instead more sw friendly? thanks

Usman, wednesday 12-Feb-25 7 25,458
Sare
OU assignment panic..anyone?
Sare, 30 October, 2008 at 15:29

Had been feeling really good as sent off my first TMA yesterday.Two people on the forum have said I was supposed to put the word count at the ned of the assignment but I've read through my assessment...

Tanika, wednesday 12-Feb-25 7 708
HeidiHole
Dipping chocolate chip (or other) muffins in coffee?
HeidiHole, 16 October, 2008 at 21:05

I thought everyone did this, but apparently I'm a weirdo and a funny face was pulled. Do you dip?

Christopher, tuesday 11-Feb-25 13 1,765
Spamboule
Grammar help please
Spamboule, 23 October, 2008 at 18:06

Sorry if this is a bit WP related, but given the fact that many planners are uable to differentiate between your/you're etc I thought I'd be better off over here ? OH has written the menu for our...

Kerniol, monday 10-Feb-25 14 4,549
Brittany
Wedding Guest List Problems!
Brittany, 27 August, 2024 at 15:19

I’m going through a really difficult time with my Mum, Dad and sister (MOH), because I considered inviting my Aunty to my wedding who they don’t like, I told them I would consider their feelings and...

Charles, monday 10-Feb-25 5 285
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Window repair in an old house
Olivia, 27 September, 2023 at 08:36

Hi all! My parents gave me a wedding gift. This is our family house in a small cozy town. This is a great place. My grandfather built this house and my husband and I want to live there. but first we...

Martin, monday 10-Feb-25 17 376
Lapland2015
Open university courses - law in particular
Lapland2015, 18 October, 2015 at 19:39

I am umming and ahhing about signing up to an open university course in law. I currently run a business on behalf of a large company but I do not have a degree or anything and have worked my way up....

Jack, monday 10-Feb-25 19 2,727
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Sanitary disposal in the workplace - law?
Headless Lois, 10 April, 2008 at 17:58

I am struggling to find the law/any guidelines on what has to be provided for this - anyone know? L xx

Liam, saturday 8-Feb-25 20 786
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2Nd discussion regarding dress
El, 2 February, 2025 at 14:56

Hi, I’m looking for some advice. Me and my mum have now had a disagreement. The first one started when I was living at home. When I recently got engaged, my mum was saying in front of my fiancée that...

Allan, friday 7-Feb-25 1 18 1
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Having laminate flooring in a new build?
SAM83, 3 September, 2009 at 11:30

I am having a new house built and have been told by Persimmon who are building it that we cannot have laminate flooring as its a new house. We went to a carpet shop yesterday to arrange to get a quote...

Vikas, friday 7-Feb-25 21 14,636 1
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Any NHS workers? Or Employment lawyers - Agenda for change back pay
loopyloo, 9 June, 2008 at 18:50

Hey everyone Any nurses or other NHS workers out there still struggling to get NHS back pay? Im still waiting to get mine, any tactics for hurrying them up?Its driving me insane, i could really do...

Andarbek, thursday 6-Feb-25 7 2,056

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