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'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... |
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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
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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.
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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