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I've just been reading an article on the BBC website http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7646891.stm and wondered if anyone here had been through an initiation at Uni?! I don't think I'd be able to go...

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,...

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....

I haven't got any bisto left, but I have an oxo cube. The joint of beef I have is pretty lean and the last time we didn't get any juices off it, can I make gravy with an oxo cube and water??? Thanks ...

So walking home from the train station this evening, I was walking behind a girl who was wearing leggings as trousers. Not only could I see a massive hole in the inner thigh area ( I was walking...

I am applying for another job and they want to know my current salary. What does this determine when you are applying for a job, and what information is the perspective employer like take from this?

What was the deal like you got from them?

I read/heard this somewhere and wondered how true it was. If we're serious about moving we need some idea of how much to budget for solicitors fees, conveyancing, removals etc. - anyone care to tell...

Hi, my name is Jo and I'm an overeater. A horrible, horrible FAT overeater. If it wasn't for the fact I have a bad throat this evening, I'd be eating loads despite the fact I have had three square...

I posted on here little while ago that my landlord stopped paying his mortgage many months ago. We didn't know this till a few days ago when we got a letter saying there was a possession order on the...

Has anyone heard of this? What is your take? After googling a comment from a US user on another forum earlier, I was disturbed by some of the returned results. I've spent much of the morning reading...

Got chinese tonight, only have their number, no menu and they haveno website so cant check prices. 1 x special fried rice 1x chicken black bean 2 x chips TOTAL - 17.10! Is it just me but is this not...

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

I'm considering it... has anyone experienced it? Does it hurt and is it worth the money and how do you know if you are seeing someone reputable?

I've just watched on Movies 24 a film called The Christmas Visitor. ☹️ I've bawled my eyes out and had a good nasal clearout, fabulous! So whats the Christmas movie that reduces you to a blubbering...

I have ALWAYS worn nighties, but after 42 years have succumbed to purchasing 2 pairs of pj's (well they were reduced to £5 in the sale!) Now, as a virgin pyjamas wearer, I have a very silly question...

As well as Z Cars, what do you remember watching in your youth? I've got the Crossroads theme running through my head right now, even though I didn't like it (the daughter used to spook me) And TOTP...

I think I'm right in thinking anything up to 3500kg, but i don't know what size van that equates to, any ideas?

anybody taken this before? what effect will it have on me and more importantly will it make me even more bunged up than i already am? mr p says it will space me out,but im afraid of being all...

For anyone wanting a group for 2024 brides and grooms. I found one! Lots of tips and advice and lovely people on there!! https://www.facebook.com/groups/8407902012585298/?ref=share&fs=e&s=cl...

Hi, I’m new here, this is my first post. My OH and I have been together just over 2 years and we’ve been talking of getting married in the next year. I’ve been married before, and neither of us want a...

OMG! I could not wait to get home from work due to the pains in my stomach. I have started eliminating what foods are good/bad for me. How do you cope with this? Do you also get a feeling that you...

Our cat has just been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid and high BP. She needs to take a combination of 2 tablets for the rest of her days. The vet has told us it's going to cost £55 a month, but a...

I want to order a pair of boots from new look ! Am usually between size 5 and 6 ! do you know if they size small or big?

Where can I find a hooker? ? Seriously, my sister is out here doing some research for her new book and she needs to see the seamy side of Soho. I know I've seen some of those "Model Upstairs"-type...

I'm just interested in opinions really. I've never really been paid much attention to alternative medicines, but recently I've had problems with stress and high blood pressure, and was really unhappy...

I went to see Tony Stockwell last night as a present from some of my hens (girlie-friends, not my chickens!) who couldn't make my hen night last week. I've read some of his books and really liked his...

Hello everyone! I hope You’re having a good day! I am writing in purpose to hear Your thoughts and experiences about kitchen design. In that order I’ve prepared a short survey (approximately 1 minute)...

I've had my bikini line waxed this afternoon. It was done at a highly recommended beauticians, and actually she was great and it hurt far less than previous ones I've had. I've now got some little...

Does anyone know how distance learning qualifications are valued by employers? I'm looking at making a total career change, and in adverts for posts similar to what I want to do (Family Outreach...

I'm back on the subject I was on yesterday, moving fees. We have zero savings so would have to borrow the extra for moving fees. But, the money would be added on to the mortgage amount which we...

In the last three weeks we have accepted two offers from prospective tenants and both have fallen through at the last minute after they have been referenced checked. The letting agents have said it's...