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Detachment and secularity 22 posts,

13:57 today
Of course by the time of gym or FMS, it's quite the opposite (normally post
confirmation, since by then they've got the presents). Some teachers and kids
verbally attack children who have maintained some kind of faith.
Started by: malo · 12.Nov.2022 · Education

Corsair PSU cable from UK? 8 posts,

13:57 today
Corsair Europe and Germany (or France), don't have it available on their website.
That's why I'm trying from random shops in Europe. My PSU is 1500W, so that's
my (maybe stupid) reasoning not to want to use 4to1 and prefer the 2to1…
Started by: Delijohn · 12.Nov.2022 · Items wanted

Safety pins -- Needed 7 posts,

13:22 today
I have a project I'm working on.
I'm in need of a bunch of safety pins. Image How to enjoy a British Christmas - the
attached incase name is different
1) anyone want to "donate" there extra stash of way it should be
safety pins to me
2) anyone know where I can get a bulk of safety pins… The festive season is almost here! After two years
Started by: Jamboree · 12.Nov.2022 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness spent apart due to the pandemic, life is slowly returning
to normal. For many, this will be the first Christmas for
Remodeling Leftover Materials 3 posts,
13:06 today years that we'll be able to celebrate properly with family
and friends – where we will want to rekindle some of
Started by: sonnenhund · 12.Nov.2022 · Housing in general
the holiday magic we felt as kids.
Bern Dinner Club for November 1 post,
12:47 today
Sponsored
Started by: 3Wishes · 12.Nov.2022 · Social events

MOB Montreux-Interlaken 10 posts,

12:45 today
But that will not help with the Brunig Line. Did you have a look at the link to find out
what the problem might be?
Any way her some videos, how the gauge change
works:
This one is from three years ago https:// (Though it was already…
Started by: JackieH · 11.Nov.2022 · Travel/day trips/free time

IT Contracting: start own company or not? 29 posts,

11:20 today
With the exception if the nowadays large multinational was a small well funded
startup a few years ago. I have friends through EU who still work as Limited
companies, whilst new employees have no choice, sign a contract with PEO or…
Started by: ogurci · 1.Mar.2019 · Business & entrepreneur

Keeping bank account after leaving CH 25 posts,

10:59 today
"Citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland who move to Winter is coming: How to stay happy
the UK from 1 January 2021 for more than 6 months will pay the immigration health and healthy
surcharge as part of any visa application."
That would giove access to…
It's easy to enjoy the summer when living in Europe.
Started by: Nickj · 7.Nov.2022 · Finance/banking/taxation Warm days and late sunsets allow plenty of time to
socialise, exercise and enjoy yourself. The colder
Second hand car, how to know is its leased… 25 posts,
09:03 today months, however, are a slightly different proposition.
Be careful, he has your money and also title of ownership of the car in his hands,
what guarantees do you have.
If you trust the guy then no problem
If you don't, Sponsored
1)Make sure you have letter from leasing company stating they…
Started by: smarley · 11.Nov.2022 · Transportation/driving

Butterzopf. (Butter Bread) 10 posts,

06:40 today
AFAIK, it acts as a sort of catalyst. Activating certain enzymes.
This isn't a new
invention. Has been used by bakers for a very long time.
I use this recipe, which
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works well enough:
https://schweizerbrot.ch... I do use a pizza-stone…
Started by: pauljay · 11.Nov.2022 · Food and drink

How to approach a company with marketing idea 15 posts,

03:45 today
I spoke with a few friends with marketing / advertising backgrounds and all say
pretty much as the feedback on here.. I have little or no chance of getting to even
pitch the idea.
I will take your advice and share the idea and at…
Started by: LakeSwimmer · 6.Nov.2022 · Business & entrepreneur

Leased car vs Zürich parking subscribtion 25 posts,

21:31 yesterday
That would be an issue for the leasing company.
Have to admit that my experience
is a long time ago but I had a real struggle getting my leased car to be used in
another country (with new registration etc).
Has that changed now and…
Started by: AdamAdam · 9.Nov.2022 · Transportation/driving

AVS payments 5 posts,

20:34 yesterday
Started by: SwissPete · 10.Nov.2022 · Finance/banking/taxation

Online Shops for Dairy-free, Sugar-free… 3 posts,

19:54 yesterday
Started by: defcon3 · 11.Nov.2022 · Food and drink

Employment Termination after Forced Furlough 10 posts,

19:28 yesterday
I'm a bit rusty on this topic. If we understand furlough similarly, this is called  
chômage technique in the Swiss Romande.
I understood that chômage technique
(technische arbeitslosigkeit), or chômage partiel, (urzarbeit?) is…
Sponsored
Started by: rajiv1982 · 4.Nov.2022 · Employment

Tips Naturalization interview /… 5 posts,

17:41 yesterday
Started by: EPMike · 10.Nov.2022 · Daily life

Vested benefits account/fund 11 posts,

17:36 yesterday
On the topic of having to roll your pension into your new employer fund - i think
there may be some important detail to that. My understanding is that you must
transfer enough to be sufficiently insured with the new employer (I guess that…
Started by: pszczolka · 5.Nov.2022 · Finance/banking/taxation  

Tennis partner near Basel 4 posts,

17:09 yesterday
Started by: bernardoortega · 10.Jul.2022 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness

Broker in Switzerland 2 posts,

15:54 yesterday
Started by: Praire · 11.Nov.2022 · Finance/banking/taxation

Native Chinese (Mandarin) speaker seeks… 4 posts,

15:22 yesterday
Started by: horse66 · 4.Apr.2015 · Language corner

App Recommendation for Driving 13 posts,

13:52 yesterday
Google "Driving today switzerland" along with itheorie. Along with this do take
some practical driving lessons with a Swiss school- I would recommend 20. They
are expensive but well worth it especially if you come from a non EU country…
Started by: prati · 10.Nov.2022 · Transportation/driving

Boat insurance 2 posts,

13:47 yesterday
Started by: robogobo · 11.Nov.2022 · Sports / Fitness / Beauty / Wellness

What is my next step (possible 'fraud')? 15 posts,

13:23 yesterday
Talking about chairs, we have ordered some chairs from a relatively small family
business in France and they arrived in less than one week, with guarantee
certificates plus authenticity certificates for each (this company were the…
Started by: twentytwo · 31.Aug.2022 · Other/general

Midweek Drink in Zurich West 1 post,

12:40 yesterday
Started by: Treverus · 11.Nov.2022 · Social events

KFC and Godwin's Law 9 posts,

11:56 yesterday
As a creator and maintainer of automated systems: yes, there is a point at which
you can automate too much.
I completely believe that this could come from a fully
automated system with a list of significant calendar events that was…
Started by: NotAllThere · 11.Nov.2022 · International affairs/politics

Boating question 25 posts,

11:46 yesterday
As others have mentioned, mooring fees are very variable. The cheapest are
moorings and hardstanding spaces operated by local communities - however, they
are in exceedingly short supply, with waiting lists of anything up to 20…
Started by: Ocean8 · 24.Aug.2017 · Other/general

Getting supplementary insurances from two… 3 posts,

11:06 yesterday
Started by: iii · 8.Nov.2022 · Insurance

Joint bank account 18 posts,

11:00 yesterday
Have the fees and conditions changed in the past years since this thread was
started?
Looking for a joint account + 2 debit cards with my GF to which we both
can send a standing order and pay all our shared expenses.
I have my personal…
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Started by: Arepol · 20.Nov.2019 · Finance/banking/taxation

Comedy continues - former Health Minister… 12 posts,

10:29 yesterday
Caroline Lucas of the Green Party said it so well last night on Question Time
https://fb.watch/gJPDv5H... 5 Prime Ministers
7 Chancellors
6 Home Secretaries
10 Education Secretaries
8 resignations this year alone. Rotten…
Started by: John William · 1.Nov.2022 · International affairs/politics

November Day Trip Vaud area (Glacier 3000… 5 posts,

10:03 yesterday
Started by: The Spouse · 11.Nov.2022 · Travel/day trips/free time

After the latest and before the next SNB… 20 posts,

10:01 yesterday
I am currently looking an investing in an apartment but don't know which mortgage
to go for. Looking at the UBS trend for the SARON mortgage, I feel that would be
the best option. 3 year SARON flex mortgage with them looks attractive and I…
Started by: rainer_d · 17.Jun.2022 · Finance/banking/taxation

What are those silver, exterior rolling… 17 posts,

06:35 yesterday
You probably need to cal Griesser for a service call, or see if they have service
partners in your area. It may not look accessible to you but it is. They will need
access to both the inside and outside of your house. (the wand for the…
Started by: Rjellsch · 10.Nov.2022 · Daily life

Engine replacement in Europe 6 posts,

05:06 yesterday
Presumably, no problem to pay Swiss VAT if you are able to get the VAT from the
repair country refunded. Regulations vary, you can only get German VAT refunded
if the spare parts are fitted to the car. I believe some other…
Started by: LanaDrahperus · 10.Nov.2022 · Transportation/driving

Basislehrjahr in Zurich - ZLI or BBC? 6 posts,

23:52 10.Nov.2022
I can't really help you but just had a look at the two Instagram accounts and was
baffled that the Zürcher Lehrbetriebsverb. ICT would post a diploma with the full
name and full date of birth on its account! This is a huge breach of…
Started by: MiddleFix · 10.Nov.2022 · Education

Life in Boston 74 posts,

22:32 10.Nov.2022
If you've never been to Boston before, I do strongly suggest visiting there first,
before you choose to move there. Also, keep in mind how extremely cold and
snowy it is there in the winter, which can make driving a huge headache. I'm…
Started by: NickGB · 5.Nov.2022 · Leaving Switzerland

Cornish People In Switzerland 21 posts,

20:34 10.Nov.2022
I met this guy a few times at festivals when I was selling cheese. he makes the
pasties fresh from scratch in the truck. I can confirm that they are excellent and
better than any I have found in London (where I am right now!)
Started by: cdxll · 8.Nov.2022 · Introductions

Heating elements-cost. 7 posts,

19:50 10.Nov.2022
In my experience the valves here are thermostatic i.e. level 3 corresponds to a
particular room temperature. Mine in the UK though are more like you describe.
To
try to somehow answer the question, I think it shouldn't be difficult…
Started by: pauljay · 10.Nov.2022 · Housing in general

Mashed Potato in Switzerland 36 posts,

19:18 10.Nov.2022
Forget about the type of potatoes...just incorporate 250 g of butter! (the secret of all
things good)
I actually watched Alex for a few recipes and he's a bit too chatty for
me but perfectly normal for a French guy...
Started by: AletschBub · 13.Feb.2018 · Food and drink

Paying it forward in Bulle 11 posts,

18:02 10.Nov.2022
Hi All,
I used this site a bit back when I moved to Switzerland the second time
nearly a decade ago and unfortunately I kind of drifted away from using it as I
slowly got accustomed to life here. People here were really helpful at…
Started by: TetraShiva · 9.Nov.2022 · Introductions

Rental increases in Zurich. 21 posts,

13:26 10.Nov.2022
Has anyone looked at the map of housing accommodation vacancy rate from
Swiss Statistics Office? Available in FR and DE. All gemeindes/communes in
yellow have more than 5% vacancy rate. https://www.atlas.bfs.ad...
Started by: pauljay · 2.Nov.2022 · Housing in general

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