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On the Net - Archive - May 2006

'Website of the Week' Archive
Why not visit some of the other archived 'websites of the week' that we have been featuring since our launch in January 2002. There is plenty of variety, weird sites, reference and topical sites to choose from. Archive listings are either in month-by-month or alphabetical order. Full details Click here...


RNLI Weston-Super-Mare
www.westonlifeboat.org.uk
Sir William Hillary founded the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on March 4th 1824, however it was not until 1882 that a Lifeboat Station was established in Weston-super-Mare. Follow the history and people behind Weston's Brave Heroes that rescue many people at sea.

Digital Television
www.digitaltelevision.gov.uk
Digital switchover is the process of changing the UK’s television broadcasting to digital. Digital switchover will involve converting the current television broadcasting network, as well as encouraging everyone to convert or upgrade their TV and recording equipment to receive digital television.

Language Legends
www.wordskit.com/language/legends
Find out about the origins of words and phrases: Where did the term "It's raining Cats and Dogs" originate? and many more... Thoughts on Life Find out about the eccentricities of the English language, where we miss use or abuse the words. There are some howlers that the media have come a crop with. "Women like silent men; they think they're listening" or consider - If 'I am' is the shortest sentence in the English language, is 'I do' the longest?

Card Watch
www.cardwatch.org.uk
Card Watch raises awareness about all types of plastic card fraud in the UK, and provides information to prevent fraudulent use of credit cards, debit cards, cheque guarantee cards and charge cards. In addition, Card Watch provides training for retailers, police and bank staff and contributes to the fight against plastic card fraud, headed by the Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit and the Fraud Intelligence Bureau.

Secure Your Motor
www.secureyourmotor.gov.uk
It won't happen to me! If you're lucky, you might be right. Some vehicle owners are getting smarter. Vehicle crime has actually fallen over 30% since 1997. Even so, there are still more than two million vehicle related thefts each year. Don't let your motor be one of them. Vehicle Crime accounts for one fifth of reported crime to the police.