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I bought a pair of boots for £40 at TK Maxx 4 weeks ago. Since then, the sole has torn in two on the right foot, and the heel under the left boot is nearly coming off. Looks like this was glued on. TX Maxx have a 2-week 'love me or return me' policy but it's not that I don't like the boots. Hadn't expected them to fall apart this quick though. What do you think - worth bothering or just chuck 'em?

Apparently they're quite odd creatures, like a Scottish platypus but with wings.. Has anyone ever seen one for real?

Your thoughts please on the possibility of suing a company over nearly hiring me, and myself incurring rather significant financial losses because of their decisions.. Let me explain?

In May I applied for a brilliant permanent role at a major company based in Scotland, while I lived in Manchester, to start asap. The recruitment agency then introduced me to the employer for a much lower position, without making me aware. I gained an interview at the end of May and got the offer. A bit shocked regards the terms, but needing a job, I reluctantly accepted it over the phone.

My current job ended May 31, and this one was to start June 15. The recruiters encouraged me to move to Scotland quickly. I didn't seek temp employment, regarding 2 weeks off a welcome break if tricky financially. Around June 7, the start date was then postponed to June 22 (1st pay date Aug 20), and I asked the recruiter to negotiate on this and on the employment terms. He came back to me shortly after asking for my commitment, again encouraging me to move North. I stated I couldn't go unpaid for 3 weeks, but he was shocked at the suggestion I might have to apply for temp roles etc. He did not speak with the employer at all. A week later, the start date was again amended now to June 29 and the stress I was under became almost unbearable. June 22 I thankfully found a better contract elsewhere and I cancelled the Scotland drama. At that time, no contracts had been signed.

I ended up having paid a deposit and rent on a flat and unable to find temp work for a few weeks, being unemployed for a month and having to move again for the other job (who thankfully had a relocation package). Still, because of this recruitment saga I've lost well over £1000 pounds in travel, rent and lost earnings - made worse by having to get loans out later-on to tie me over and the emotional stress.

While I'd normally take this on the chin, the company are now claiming wages of me they paid me in error, though I haven't received anything - so I've reached boiling point. But is there grounds for a claim here do you think?

The underseat storage is above the tank, and big enough to store quite a bit of extra petrol without affecting balance. But is it illegal or not?

..Does he care nowt for keeping up Scotland's reputation for intelligent, charming and talented actors such as Sean Connery, Ewan McGregor, Dougray Scott and David Tennant? Can't Hugh Jackman adopt him as a brother so the two dull bearded chaps with brooding looks can get lost in Australia together? It's a big enough place.

Or, on a more serious note.. Could he not, as a gifted and knowledgeable magician, have duped us all into believing this - had we still been as gullible as we were 2000 years ago?

Is it just my perception, or is it true more people had their act together before the Eighties? Why can so few people understand taxes, make a proper CV, spell correctly, raise kids wisely, save money or spend it well, get informed by unbiased news channels, follow authority critically, demand proper telly, or even give a monkey's bum?

.. Or would a knocker suffice?

... Are those pesky Jonas Brothers like the Kelly Family, or should Napalm Death be worried?

... There's plenty of room left in the bus 43 to hell, if you so fancy.

I am so sick with the suggestions to spell 'centre' as 'center' and the thought of leaving my u's in colour and neighbour at the door..

Reality bites when you're having nightmares..

God I love myself, I am so smart!

.. And did it go into voting?

Honestly.. Go back and try again.

Or would it have to come to this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3THCcOMgHc

Oh sneezes bring such pain, then such joy..

Found the link here

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200...