Was the song I heard on BBC Breakfast TV this morning the English anthem, or was it merely a contender? I came in as it was playing, so I'm not sure. If it was the official England song, did anyone...
Hi, I've just checked out your link for the Prospect Magazine crossword. It looks like a good one. I wonder if they accept the print-out version mailed as an entry. If you don't know, I'll maybe try...
This is a new one on me. I wonder if anyone out there can explain it? The mind boggles. Perhaps the policemen involved in this case can't differentiate between the races?
I've just finished watching the documentary on Channel 4 about bird flu. It appears this virus is so smart that it tricks the immune system into actually killing off perfectly healthy cells. This is...
I've only been a member since October ' 05 so is it my imagination, or has this site slowed down since Christmas and New year, or does this happen every year at this time? It's just that it seemed...
It would be nice if more questioners could acknowledge the fact that they have received an answer. All it takes is the use of the rating system, a simple star is sufficient. It is quite disheartening...
I just caught part of a TV cookery programme where a number of would-be chefs were being put through their paces. I noticed that before a certain dish was taken to the customer the chef, to enhance...
Big Mac, thank you very much for your answer concerning the resale of postage stamps. I was inclined to think it was illegal to put a mark-up on the face value. Following your response, this will be...
I've just bought a digital TV ( Grundig) and I need an aerial to suit, as my old one is around 22 years old. Is it feasible to fit one these myself ?, I'm above average in DIY, but I'm not too sure...
Does anyone know if it is legal for shops to sell postage stamps for more than their face value? Question arose when a newsagent was found to be selling 1st class stamps for 32p.
What I'm curious about is what is meant by the much used ""......."". Is this, as I assume, a reference to the use of what we used to call quotation marks. I know when a quotation is...
Hi, the reason I asked for numbered clues was that I submit all The Times crosswords online, saving the print-outs for a week or so. I have the WWW2 resistance question here and it is from Times 2...
Hi, These questions were answered at your first posting. I suppose you mean 45down. This can iether be DONNER or DANCER since they both fit. 67down, this refers to both meanings of the word incense....
I have a 6 year old cat who has developed a strange liking for a certain margarine- type spread, the one which is very hard to distinguish from butter. He eats his usual cat foods with vigour, but two...
