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War clouds gather. Kofi Annan, secretary-general of the UN, has got his work cut out. Tell me something about him.

A. A great diplomat and a trusted one. Muhamed Sacirbey, Bosnia's ambassador to the United Nations, said: 'People trust him because he is honest. He doesn't try to hide behind a false argument. He00:00 Mon 24th Sep 2001

Where is the statue of William Wilberforce, the anti-slavery campaigner In view of this week's calls for the UK to apologise for slavery, does his work get enough international recognition

asks seeker: A. The monument of the man whose slogan was, 'Am I not a man, am I not a brother ' is in front of Hull College. Q. Why Hull A. That's where he was born in 1759. He lived in London with00:00 Wed 05th Sep 2001

Has political correctness beaten Punch and Judy

asked PhilD A. The traditional Punch and Judy script is sexist, violent. lawless and terribly politically incorrect. Q. How so A. Punch beats up his wife, throws the baby down the stairs, steals00:00 Wed 28th Mar 2001

What s Al Gore doing now

A. After losing the election, what is Al Gore's position in the US now asked JaRjaR. Well, put simply, the former vice-president is teaching journalism students. Q. What A. You heard right.00:00 Thu 22nd Mar 2001

Where did the term Iron Curtain originate

A. The question came from MissDon and was ably answered by Piljim. Winston Churchill first described an Iron Curtain falling across Europe. He was describing the forming of two distinct power blocs00:00 Thu 22nd Mar 2001

Who was Lawrence of Arabia

A first edition of Lawrence of Arabia's famous book, Seven Pillars of Wisdom, has just been sold for 18,000 to a mystery bidder at auction. The book recounts T. E. Lawrence's experiences as a00:00 Thu 01st Mar 2001

Where were you on Census night

It's that time of decade again, the National Census, data collecting on a grand scale.  Where will you be Where were you last time What will be different In a hundred and one years time, your descendants will have access to the 2011 census, they will have probably already found you on earlier returns, they will...14:15 Mon 28th Feb 2011

American Dad

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsAmerican Dad is widely held to be one of the best US comedies. The series is written by Seth MacFarlane of Family Guy fame. Seth also stars in the cartoon as Stan Smith the central character alongside Wendy Schaal (Francine – the wife), Scott Grimes (Steve - the son) and Rachael MacFarlane (Hayl...11:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Fairy

Fairy is a brand long associated with quality and luxury. It is one of the leading brands of detergent in the UK. Some of the products in its line up are washing-up liquid, dishwashing tablets, washing powder and fabric conditioner. Its Non-Bio formula is advertised as gentle enough even for the soft skin of babies.For...14:47 Wed 02nd Jun 2010

London Entertainment Guide

London Entertainment Guide London is a great city for entertainment; whether you’re watching the street performers in Covent Garden or attending one of the many West End shows on offer, there is always something on that caters for all ages and tastes. London’s West End is known for its plethora of hit...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery was built as England's first purpose-built public art gallery. The building was built by Sir John Soane and first opened to the public in 1817. The Gallery houses a small but select collection of European old master paintings mostly of the 1600s and 1700s, many of the highest quality. It also ho...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Programmer Jobs

Programmer JobsA programmer’s job has been enhanced somewhat over the past few years; with major developments in technology and coding they have become a hugely valued resource in a workplace that is becoming heavily reliant on internet marketing and e-commerce.As a programmer you will be expected to have...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Unemployment Fears

Unemployment as a whole has seen a turn for the worst in recent months; however unemployment among young people has been especially acute, as firms cut jobs to reduce costs in the downturn. Fear of unemployment: Worries surrounding unemployment stem from statistics, which show that the jobless rate increased to a sho...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Types of Benefits and Bonuses

One of the best ways for a company to get employees on side is to offer a series of benefits and bonuses related to performance – simply paying staff more money never seems to do the trick. Combining benefits and bonuses is a great way to keep employees happy, and if you are an employee you should try and take fu...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Reality TV: How Real Is It

Reality TV shows have affected society in many different ways, with some audiences getting hooked on these shows because it helps them escape their own real lives! However others refuse to watch reality TV because they feel there is no realism to it at all. The shows vary in theme and material and every show is designe...15:37 Mon 24th May 2010

All Girls Weekend in Cambridge

Cambridge is a shopper’s paradise, with a vast amount of independent shops and unique boutiques to explore, and has been described as one of the most beautiful cities in Britain. Famous for its River Cam on which you can go punting whilst enjoy the scenic surroundings. Shopping in Cambridge: From department sto...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Eton Mess

Serves 4 This delicious summer dessert, full of juicy strawberries, gets its name from the famous Eton College, where it was invented and served annually during picnics and cricket games. Eton mess is a very yummy mess that is wonderfully simple to make, it only takes a few minutes, because there is absolutely no coo...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Youth 'Choosing Housing Over University'

Young people are choosing to save up to buy a house rather than go to university, it has been reported. The fear of massive debt after graduation, combined with ever-rising house prices, is proving a powerful deterrent to higher education. One third of 18-24 year olds are calling for a cut in college tuition fees so th...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Flexible Saving Is It For You

Many of us put aside a small amount each month from our regular earnings. This could be for the children’s college fund, a new car or just for a rainy day. However, there are an increasing number of savings plans offered by banks and building societies for different types of saving. Those who regularly withdraw ...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

What goes into making an episode of The Simpsons

What we see is a seamless 22 minutes (count 'em!) of animated magic, followed by 'the credits' - scores of names scrolling through at breakneck speed. 300 episodes oldTo mark the 300th episode00:00 Mon 23rd Dec 2002

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