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Loosing weight

I recently lost a stone and 3 pounds, I went from being 11st 5lb to now being 10st 2lb. The problem is, I don't know how I did it! I didn't really change what I've been eating and haven't been doing...

sp1814

Should smokers be prevented from fostering children?

Another case of the nanny state, or a sensible step to protect kids from passive smoking? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/77212 20.stm

indieanna86

Hand pain : (

Hi guys, Every now and then I get excrutiating pain in the joints of my right hand, it generally feels worst along my knuckles. Today is one of those days and it hurts so much I'm finding it a bit of...

coccinelle

What can I say?

I know there must be a few ABers who've been in the same position as my sister-in-law. Her husband, after 35 years of marriage announced this summer he was leaving her and wanted a quick divorce as he...

SMH13

Gift for a Golden Wedding Anniversary ??

Hello Any ideas on what we can get Mother/Father for their Golden Wedding anniversary? Thanks

evedawn

Double standards? Fat vs thin

Why is it that people think it is bad manners to tell someone they are too fat / or have put on heaps of weight. (and it IS bad manners indeed!) BUT... those same folk dont think a thing of telling a...

MustangLady

Lonely this Christmas....

I split up with my partner few months ago and will be on my own this Christmas. I'll be spending the actual day with my mum, siblings and their families for a meal on Christmas Day (afternoon) ... but...

ibizaboy

somewhere to stay in paris??

after a day in paris earlier this year id now like to go back for a week, can anyone reccommend a decent 3/4 star hotel in or around central paris. preferably b&b, clean and not to noisy. thanks ian.

susiespider

Why are there zebra crossings in Italy?

I had a day in Naples recently (a cruise stopover) and we were advised that pedestrians have no right of way on zebra crossings there and sure enough it soon became apparent that Neapolitan drivers...

west ham fan

Australian citizen

My Grandaughter is coming to stay with me from Australia, not sure how long for. She was born in the UK, went to Oz at the age of 7yrs, became an Australian Citizen when she was 11yrs, she is now 18...

SupaStar

Moving up in job

I know this is something everyone wants but can anyone give me any tips on how to move up in a job ? also how do people actually become managers ?

Jenufa

Ceiling Damp Patch

I recently had a small leak in my loft and the water seeped through to the Artex ceiling in the bathroom. Does anyone know if there is a product available to cover the discoloured patch prior to...

flarmboody

old 1960's christmas tunes

does anyone remember the following Christmas songs, and if so, where I could find the lyrics, as my sister and I only remember the first parts. Thanks 1. "Wake nightingale, awake...awake you...

NeedaHand

Term

When looking at plants what does the word "term" refer to? Thanks for any help you can give!

viphi79

Accent confusion

It puzzles me greatly, so hope someone here can help, please forgive me if the words I use are not currently the ones that are politically correct, I mean no offense. I would like to know.........

thugulike

Begonia Corms

The frost has got my begonias and they've wilted. How do I deal with the corms so that I can use them again next year? TIA

mikesnr

Begonias and Roses

My extraordinarily successful begonias - trailing and otherwise- have stopped growing/flowering. I have been told that they can be saved, stored, and replanted next year. Can anyone advise how to go...

oldmegan

How long is a piece of string?

This question will be difficult to answer, but I would appreciate some guidance if poss, please. We are celebrating a family milestone in a room in a local pub. There will be approx 18 adults (3...

mamabook3

UK Translation vs USA Translation

I am purchasing used books to be read by school-aged children in the United States. Found a few from a seller in the United Kingdom but it occurred to me that there might be a translation problem....

divlong

Changing train stations in Paris

How long would you recommend allowing to get from Montparnasse to Gare du Nord? I'm trying to work out the best schedule for our holiday in Bordeaux next year and we have to change trains in Paris....

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