We've had superb regular threads running this year such as the Onwards & Downwards Club, The Quzzies & Puzzles Round Up and, of course, the Wine of the Week thread.Hosted by No Mercy this thread offers a chance for oenophiles, bacchi and those who just fancy a glass every now and again to come together. The thr...
08:45 Tue 13th Dec 2011Hello! Hope everyone is having a great week so far, time seems to be flying by as we head closer towards the Christmas period. Everyone who was banned or suspended over the weekend has now been
12:52 Wed 12th Nov 2008Asks monkeysay A. San Francisco is often considered different from the rest of the US because it is believed to be more alternative i.e. hip and trendy from the rest of the country, and also because
00:00 Mon 20th Aug 2001A. The best food you're likely to encounter while travelling is on an aeroplane. Restaurant critics Tim and Nina Zagat say that Singapore Airlines serves the best food. All passengers enjoy menus
00:00 Mon 04th Feb 2002A. According to new research, 80 per cent of decisions are made subconsciously as shoppers walk up and down the aisles. People who intended buying three or four items ended up purchasing twice that
00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001A. The nation has been obsessed with the idea of dieting since the early 20th century. Then it was called "Banting" after the obese William Banting was put on a weight loss regime by his doctor.
00:00 Mon 08th Apr 2002A. Booze depresses the nervous system, which is why people lose their inhibitions, making them act out of character. However, alcohol can also depress people and too much shuts off part of the
00:00 Mon 25th Jun 2001Most of us work hard all year and save up for our well earned two week break with the family. There are lots of things to organise in a family holiday, making sure everyone has enough of the right kind of clothing, money, travel documents and insurance even arrangements for looking after pets have to be done before we ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010asks Jayne b-t A. Both are a big problem in this country. The European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) reports that UK teenagers smoke more tobacco and take more drugs than
00:00 Tue 03rd Jul 2001Words that appear alongside the definition of fail in the dictionary are: unsuccessful, unable, disappoint, unacceptable and insufficient; these words just about sum up my efforts this week. I have
13:31 Fri 20th Jul 2007by Nicola Shepherd THE Univesity of Surrey has just appointed its first Professor of airline food. He is called Peter Jones, he has a half a million pound budget and his mission is to get us to
00:00 Mon 12th Feb 2001Value for Money – Cyprus VillasCyprus is a magnificent island that offers an amazing combination of ancient culture and a modern thriving European community. Add a few stunning beaches and year round sun into the mix and you have a perfect holiday location for all types of holidaymakers.There are many different kinds...
09:07 Thu 27th May 2010We all like to spend our hard earned cash on enjoying the occasion tipple, but at what cost Nearly one in four adults in Britain is classified as a ‘binge drinker’, which is not surprising as the UK is one of Europe’s heaviest consumers of alcohol.Binge or Cringe When under the influence of a...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010 George Best: older. Wiser George Best has just had a liver transplant at the Cromwell hospital in London. The 56-year-old has sobered up after many years of alcohol abuse. His career as
00:00 Wed 31st Jul 2002I heard a Neil Diamond song on the radio, but I know little about him ' can you enlighten me Neil Diamond was born Noah Kaminsky in January 1941 in Brooklyn New York. In common with most teenagers,
00:00 Mon 22nd Apr 2002A. Researchers in the US have just discovered that healthy chemicals called flavanoids - found in chocolate - act like aspirin to protect the heart. Their experiment showed that eating a few bars of
00:00 Mon 10th Sep 2001...asked Poppy A. Apart from the specific dishes mentioned below, the boring advice is to prepare in advance. Cooking sauces to add to pasta or home-made soups in batches, and freezing different size
00:00 Mon 12th Mar 2001A. If you're into making cocktails at home, fresh fruit, juice and ice are the most important ingredients. Having the right equipment is essential, and depending on how seriously you take it, a
00:00 Mon 06th Aug 2001A. An exhaustive study had led scientists to believe that the Italian bread ciabatta is best for mopping up British gravy. Dr Len Fisher, an Australian biophysicist and honorary research fellow at
00:00 Mon 31st Dec 2001asks Fiona S: A. Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is now widely recognised as a medical condition with many symptoms. Q. What are the symptoms A. Out of more than 150 symptoms associated with PMS, the
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