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Stadia with crap names

More and more sports venues seem to be having crap names foist upon them by their sponsors. I've just discovered on another thread that The Oval is now called the Kia Oval. It wouldn't be so bad if it...

Ninnynanny

Help needed with numbers please

What comes next; 3, 19, 7, 16, 8.......... Who or what went from 34 to 39 in May 2010? When 117=2, 118=29 and 119=176, what does 120 equal? Who decided that 3 should be 8-12, 5 should be 19-24 and 7...

lasraz

Xmas cryptic quiz

"Commercial outlet" is the clue. Is it Iceland? I think there must be a better answer - any ideas? Thanks!

lasraz

Cryptic Christmas quiz

"Behold back on vehicle" is the first clue I can't get! Anyone got any idea, please?

lemonskinny

Radio Times Big Quiz...query about the burning yellow pants

Re the burning yellow underpants - I know several people have suggested 'Liar Liar', which in many ways makes total sense. (Liar, liar, pants on fire). But I have doubts. Firstly, the quiz text states...

tigwig

Sqad I need your advice again!

Right this time my 11mth old has conjunctivitus. He's had it since Thurs but it wasn't that bad until yesterday. I had hoped it would go away on its own but obviously it hasnt. I borrowed some cream...

237SJ

Short sighted/long sighted

I am - 6 short sighted. I am now becoming long sighted as well. I worked with a colleague recently who has the same problem and he said his glasses have one lens for the short sight and the other is...

jonnyg777

Philisophical question

There is a man lying asleep on a bed in a room. There are no windows and only one door, which is locked.........Does he have a choice 2 leave????

whinlatter

YOU Crossword No 1,207

Can you help? 2d Lithe, slender (7) I have L-s-a-e Suspect I've gone wrong elsewhere, Any help appreciated. Thanks...

haych83

Laser surgery eye drops

Does anyone know the name of the eye drops you are given as part of the after care when you've had laser surgery? Specifically the one you use for the longest period of time after the surgery.

coccinelle

Dry eye

Woke up Friday morning with a blood shot eye, looked like a little vessel had burst. It did get a bit better over weekend but today it feels dry. I don't think having the ventilation in the car on...

barcelonic29

Only 2 Hollywood females to do 3 sequels - who?

I heard somewhere recently that Milla Jojovich is only the second woman in Hollywood's history to make a fourth film of the same franchise as the lead role. Does anyone else have any idea who it might...

Chickadee

Seborrhic dermatitis

My hubby has been diagnosed with the above (I know I've spelt it wrong!!) and has been given cream and shampoo. It's on his scalp, face and chest. It has been over a week and if anything it seems to...

queries

Vitreous detachment

I've just been diagnosed with a vitreous detachment in one eye - and have been told I will have to put up with several large floaters in my right eye - does anyone out there have this problems and...

allen

Distance vision. Old, so do I just give up?

Loads of trouble with varifocals over the past few years. Distance vision always dodgy, fuzzy, unsharp. Got me man to make some distance vision only glasses. Useless, just the same as the varifocals....

terrya

crossword

There's no better way of asking who'd like to smoke. (5, 3, 6) ?A?C?, ???, ?N?O?E. Shut up about interchanging material? (9) ??R?I?E??. Being canny? T?N?I???S. Is not penniless: thats the catch. (4)...

mollykins

agreeing on everything

There was a guy at my friends party who I have quite a bit in common with. But the wierdest thing is that on every ethical and political matter we can think of, we have the same opinions. Have you...

jubo

lovatt,s cryptic

44a, one hundred on offer for challenger, c?n?e?d?r many thanks for any help...

kingrat

vitreous haemorrhage

hi just asking has anyone sufferered from this or knows of anyone who has had it. whats the treatment, is it recoverable from. i have got the symptoms in my left eye and due to see the doctor on...