So not long ago I learnt this word which basically means describing an object using a defining quality of that object, like saying "water is wet" or "ice is frozen". I'm sure there's a word for it but...
Recently I advised on this board an issue relating school governors and a comment which was perceived as racist. I promised an update. Today I attended a meeting with the Headteacher and Chair of...
Sometime ago I was told that there was an Ap to show if you were within range of WIFI. I now have an IPad. Can anyone please tell me how I can get that Ap
Michael Vaughan bleating about the Buttler run out by Sri Lanka, saying its not in the spirit of the game!!! Short memory Mr Vaughan!!! Is this the same Michael Vaughan who, when captain of England,...
On the last two of my Dad's gas bills a new charge of 'standing charge' has been added, adding £22.48 to the bill. He is worrying about this as his bills are so high anyway, so I rang British Gas for...
This is a scam. I 'enlisted' for a free trial of this last year. Although I cancelled the order ON 3RD DECEMBER they have kept sending me stuff. I have just checked my May bank statement and they...
I've just heard an almighty bang, followed by aircraft engine noise from directly overhead (in Cambridgeshire). The house shook and I'm still shaking. Anyone else witnessed this type of thing before?
Which is the Food of the Gods, which is Hell on Toast?
Personally I'm in the Orange camp ... preferably with some Malt Whisky or Chillies added for a bit of spice :)...
Should religion be banned in state supported schools ? Religion is frequently the most divisive factor in society , should it therefore be left to parents to make independent arrangements outside...
I received a call from someone suppose to be from Microsoft with regards to the recent changes to the XP service updates and security issues the person was Indian which is nothing unusual as most of...
Put a nut in a cup. Float the cup in a jar of water and mark the water level in the jar. Punch a hole in the bottom of the cup and again put it in water. Water starts entering the cup and it gradually...
pretty well anything I search for is not there, so am I missing somthing? I was under the impression it had loads of TV serious old and new as well as movies....
Hi, some friends have a really bright 9-year-old son. He always has his nose in a book. He's done the entire Harry Potter oeuvre several times and he has dozens and dozens of other books in their...
So I'm writing a book and I want to get your opinion. Which version is best and any feed back is welcome but please don't be rude. My book is about a young girl who's father has died. But has returned...
Hello all, this is taking me ages to type. I am a 40 year-old female and I think I may have just experienced my first migraine but am unsure as having never had one before I'm not sure of the symptoms...