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Is The Word University Capitalised?

In general? My sentence is "information is stored in the university's database"...

Is There A Name For An Array Of Bulbs That Could Be Lit...

...so that a message , or advertisements, would appear? There was one in Belfast when I was a boy. I remember it as 'the electric news'...

Tuvok

Scouts - Mountains Fells Hills And Peaks C/D 3 March 2021

Answers are mountains, fells, hills and peaks of Britain - stuck on a few; 5. Low value coin and a Flemish city 9 9. Main road 4,6 10. A Grand National winner 3,5 23. Sweet bloomer 5,4 24. Your hill,...

dave50

Why Are Nhs Workers Being Given Free Food?

Item on BBC breakfast this morning reporting on this. Don't they earn enough to buy their own food?...

lankeela

"In Branch"

how I hate that phrase! In a branch or in branches but not in branch! We don't say in shop or in hotel so why in branch when referring to banks or building societies?

degreen2014

Crusader Prize Crossword

Resist weak design for some knitwear. 10 letters 2 [??? ??e?te?] Much obliged...

satprof

Float Up High Up!

Alphapuzzle cryptic clue for today....

fender62

George Segal Passes Away

what a great actor, mostly remember him from 60's 1970's movies, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Quiller Memorandum, A Touch of Class etc.....

Scarlett

Best Mattress... Again!

I got a new Emma mattress in November – and originally was pleased with it. But, as with all these memory foam mattresses, the side I sleep on has now sagged and dipped, and I am getting back pain...

ToraToraTora

Diff Dep Ref2 - Draft Legislation......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-56482881 I see they propose to use the same question as the one they used a generation ago: "Should Scotland be an independent country?" - now...

davebro

Laptop Fan Error

Starting up the laptop this morning I got a message saying fan error, press F1 to continue. I thought it might a problem with accumulated dust so I opened up the case. The fan looked pretty clean but...

Ric.ror

White Tee-Shirts No More

It’s time to put my white tee-shirts away along with my winter woolies but I’d love them to be sparkling white again instead of grey What would you do? I’m thinking Vanish oxy white - any other...

brainiac

Santander Closing 111 Branches

Relieved to see that the branch in the nearest town to me is not closing, but this news will be a blow to many. Full list here:...

nailit

I'm Putting My Head Above The Parapet Here

But I've never made any bones about the fact that I'm a functioning alcoholic / got a drink problem/ reliant on alcohol to see me through Had long periods of time sober...& can honestly say that I was...

tiggerblue10

Suez Canal Blocked

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-56505413 I didn't realise the Suez Canal was so narrow or is it that Evergreen is just mahussive? Is this the largest vessel or are their larger ones?...

Bobbisox1

High Street Shops Destined For The Scrap Heap Of History , How Many Can You Name

Anyone remember Richard shops? Littlewoods.......

Rbs12344

Ditloids, Can Anyone Help?

I have 2 Ditloids left on my quiz, could anyone help 5 V of "K" in S 5 M on J Would be really appreciated if anyone could help...

Bobbisox1

Who Looks After The Finances In Your Relationship ?

I do, OH is quite happy and oblivious to what goes out and comes in , he never knew he’d had his £100 heating allowance last year till I told him I’d spent it :0) Or now if you’re on your own, did you...

dave50

Thank Goodness Yesterday's "Day Of Reflection" Is Over.

Why do we need reminding of a year of misery? Not interested....

pixie374

Puppies?

Hiya, Genuine advice appreciated please. I realise there may be some negative comments too.... Quite honestly, and selfishly, I have always wanted just one litter of puppies. I understand many people...

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