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Film and TV

I was wondering whether it would be an idea to give TV it's own section and link Film with Computer Games. There are so many TV questions, particularly while the reality shows are playing that Film...
18:25 Sat 21st Jan 20062 answers, last by Drusilla 21:22 Sat 21st Jan 2006
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Friendships- Why bother?

My elder daughter is nine and concerned I don't socialise a great deal. I refuse invitations to parties held by the parents of her friends and seldom indulge in chat with other mums outside her...
14:40 Sat 21st Jan 200614 answers, last by tigerthecat 17:19 Sun 22nd Jan 2006
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Ham Actors

Who are your favourite 'old hams' and are there any modern actors that could be classified in this way? Who are the modern Robert Newton's? Is John Malkovich the closest example to flamboyant acting...
13:44 Sat 21st Jan 200613 answers, last by Drusilla 14:08 Sun 22nd Jan 2006
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Lady Jane Grey Portrait

It has been suggested this may be the only surviving portrait of Lady Jane Grey, the 'Nine Days Queen'. I'm interested to know what name is given to this style of portraiture?...
22:39 Tue 17th Jan 20066 answers, last by Tatty Rollox 21:47 Wed 18th Jan 2006
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Nicknames

Do you have nicknames for your children, or did your parents have one for you? I was called 'Grizzler' when I was small because I cried so much. I hated it and I'm sure it played a part in my...
11:26 Sat 14th Jan 200617 answers, last by nrober 16:59 Sat 21st Jan 2006
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Lucy Lockett

My six year old daughter has a friend called Lucy and her mother' pet name for her is Lucy Lockett. This name rings a bell and I wondered if the name is taken from a character in an old play? If so,...
22:03 Fri 13th Jan 20065 answers, last by jno 14:26 Sat 14th Jan 2006
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Hajj Deaths-Again!!

Why is such a major religious event as the annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia so badly managed?At least three hundred and forty five Moslems have been killed performing the Tawaf al-Wad farewell ceremony,...
17:58 Thu 12th Jan 200625 answers, last by LeMarchand 15:22 Wed 18th Jan 2006
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Caradoc/Caractacus

What eventually happened to Caradoc? I know he wasn't executed in a Triumph by the Emperor Claudius, but wonder if he was kept a prisoner for the rest of his life, murdered, enslaved, or released.
15:02 Wed 11th Jan 20063 answers, last by Drusilla 16:16 Wed 11th Jan 2006
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Use Of Olde Words

Which words from our language history, be it from Chaucer's era, Shakespeare, or Dickens do you use, or would like to see return to common usage?I remember watching an episode of The Simpsons where Mr...
12:11 Wed 11th Jan 200613 answers, last by bumbles 15:49 Wed 01st Feb 2006
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Asterisk Swearing

As the computer system is designed to use astericks when certain letters are linked together and deliberately, or sometimes by chance, form a swear word, wouldn't it be possible for the system to be...
11:21 Wed 11th Jan 20069 answers, last by Dkeyse 19:44 Sat 14th Jan 2006
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Wild West Villains

Who was the most feared Wild West character of his day? Was it Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holiday, Wild Bill Hickock, John Wesley Harding or A.N. Other. If possible I'd like to know why?
16:47 Sun 08th Jan 20064 answers, last by dotjhawkes 19:22 Sun 08th Jan 2006
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Six Year Old In Disgrace

My parents have just returned my six and nine year old daughters from an overnight stay and have given me grave news. My elder daughter got into an argument with their neighbours son (9), who was...
16:37 Sun 08th Jan 200617 answers, last by a master 15:40 Fri 11th Aug 2006
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Wild West Characters

What happened to Ike Clanton, Bob Ford, Frank James, Long Nose Kate, Geronimo, Virgil Earp and Captain Reno?They're the type of characters who were involved in major incidents in the history of the...
00:04 Sun 08th Jan 200617 answers, last by dotjhawkes 13:45 Sun 08th Jan 2006
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Hedgehog House

I bought one of these to place at the bottom of our garden for hibernating hedgehogs and I've even dried out leaves for bedding, as the manufacturers believe hay or straw might tangle in the hedgehogs...
15:57 Sat 07th Jan 20067 answers, last by Drusilla 17:00 Sun 08th Jan 2006
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Left Handers

How many of you are left handed and what particular difficulties, if any, has it caused you, or your children? My younger daughter and I are both left handed and I'm wondering whether to give her left...
15:32 Sat 07th Jan 20069 answers, last by veritymoon 04:49 Tue 17th Jan 2006
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Cate Blanchett & Privacy

I'm watching Charlotte Gray starring Kate Blanchett and believe she is one of the best actresses of her generation, but realise I know virtually nothing about her private life. How do some A list...
23:38 Fri 06th Jan 20063 answers, last by joko 18:32 Sat 07th Jan 2006
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Water Aid Singer

Does anyone know the name of the singer in the Water Aid advert that is narrated by Kevin Whately? I think she also sang the theme tune in the Gladiator movie.
15:42 Thu 05th Jan 20062 answers, last by Drusilla 15:13 Fri 06th Jan 2006
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Maths Is Overrated!

Why is Maths accepted as holding a pre-eminent place in the education of our children?I accept the 4 rules of number; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are important and children need...
15:08 Wed 04th Jan 200629 answers, last by Drusilla 11:49 Fri 06th Jan 2006

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