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The humble cassette has been making a bit of a comeback over the last year. Even the likes of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande have released tracks on tape. Whether it's due to nostalgia, novelty or perceived differences in audio quality, there's still a demand for physical media despite the convenience of streaming. How do…
Where you'll stay and what you'll do are key parts of booking a getaway, but figuring out what to do about dining can be a huge factor. Are you big on hotel buffets? Do you explore the local eateries? Prefer to prep your own meals? Vote in the poll and share your thoughts in the thread.
The final week of May is bringing a bank holiday, a half term school break and soaring temperatures, meaning the air will be filled with the smell of sunscreen and the sound of ice cream vans. When the mercury shoots up, what's your primary go-to for dealing with the heat? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the…
I'd appreciate some views from people who have been in similar situations, as I'm conscious I may be too close to it and don't want to end up in an echo chamber. Background: - I'm 41 and currently buying a house on my own. - The house will be solely in my name and I'm putting down the deposit and taking on the mortgage. -…
We have just been advised our employer will start rounding clock in & out times and has given the following example: Clock in 0702am round to 0705am Clock out 0747pm round to 0745pm This appears to disadvantage & under pay the staff member and any on min wage potentially pay them under min wage. Although small over days…
Hi, We are in the late stages of purchasing a semi-detached freehold property that requires full modernisation. We have already completed a Level 3 survey and a CCTV drainage survey. We have decided not to carry out an EICR or Gas Safe inspection, as we are assuming the property will require a full rewire and a new boiler…
My FIL has an old Nokia 2g mobile that he uses and is happy with it. He has Parkinson's and doesn't use it that much as he's more or less housebound. Hi GP sends him SMS about appointments and medical stuff but he has a sms about a memory clinic cancellation and needs to show the Parkinson's nurse this txt as she wants to…
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