You have found the UK's No1 Forum, dedicated to social matters, debating the news, and packed with discussions and files and chat across a very wide range of topics. Whether you want to find a new love, discuss politics, or find out what is happening around the UK this is the Forum for you.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Share your views on the recent announcement that British Airways is grounding its Concorde fleet in message #977775 entitled, Concorde in the In the News/Media message section.
	Find out what would have happened if it had been three wise WOMEN instead of three wise men in message #976271 entitled, Three Wise Women in the Women Today message section.

Interesting Files:

	infotext.txt, in the UK Business/Finance library, gives advice on writing a CV that will actually help you land an interview.
	A01.txt, in the UK Business/Finance library, explains why you should have a domain name and how to get one.

This is the place to discuss any Information Technology related topic.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	A member is having problems with Word changing a date in the footer from UK format to US format. If you have any suggestions on how to solve this please share them in message #141071 entitled, Dates in WORD97 in the Applications message section.
	Find out how to send email from your mobile phone in message #140832 entitled, SMS to email in the Mobile Phones message section.

Interesting Files:

	GIFWEB.ZIP, located in the WWW/HTML/Java library, converts GIF, BMP, JPEG, TIFF, etc. files to transparent background GIFs for use on the web. Supports dithered color backgrounds. Optional grey, black or white background.
	FRAMEX.ZIP, located in the WWW/HTML/Java library, allows easy creation and modification of Frame HTML documents.

You will find this Forum is packed with UK Medical Professionals, and those who wish to talk with them. Please do bear in mind that the Forum is a discussion area, and not a replacement for seeing your Doctor.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Stop smoking and live - if you're under 35 BY HELEN RUMBELOW, MEDICAL REPORTER is being discussed in message #92011 entitled, News Smokers located in the News & Info message section.
	Are Tescos own brand of "Extra Strength" Ibuprofen unsafe for children? Find out what others are saying in message #92362 entitled, Tesco Ibuprofen located in the Pharmacy message section.

Interesting Files:

	SUBSTIT.TXT (located in the Pharmacy library) contains definitions of the substitution of medication.
	EYEPIL.ZIP (located in the Pharmacy library) contains two patient information leaflets for eye drops and eye ointments. It includes illustrations (as GIFs) and text.

UKMONEY is one place where you can read and write about money without drowning in MLM adverts or get rich quick schemes, and with the emphasis on the pound rather than the dollar. UKMONEY is designed to be a place where those in the Finance Industries can come together and exchange messages with others in the field, and also a place where the layperson can ask questions about finance and benefit from the experience of other members.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Credit Card companies seem to be giving payment holidays much more frequently. Join in the discussion about this in message #4880 entitled, CCARD Payment Holidays? located in the Banks and Banking message section.
	How much would you need to win in a lottery to retire? Join in this discussion in message #4947 entitled, Fantasy Lottery in the General Discussion message section.

Interesting Files:

	PB98HMT5.HTM (located in the General library) is a press release announcing increased payment to pensioners for heating costs reproduced with Treasury consent.
	You are invited to upload a profile of your business to our libraries. BUSINESS.TXT (located in the General library) describes how to write your profile. It also contains guidelines to follow and a suggested format.

This is the place to discuss UK policing. Despite a perceived lack of esteem in some quarters, the UK Police service is still considered the best in the world, and is the envy of many countries. Here you can meet and debate with those involved in the job. We have officers here ranging from Constable to Chief Constable, and almost every UK police force is represented, along with others from all corners of the world.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	What will the results be of the dwindling UK police force? Read the debate in message #36821 entitled, Last one out, turn off... located in the Traffic/Motoring message section.
	Several humourous bumper stickers can be found in message #36811 entitled, Stickers found in the Police Humour message section.

Interesting Files:

	The Worldwide Policing library contains the Worldwide Roll of Honour for 1996 (ROLL96.PDF), 1997 (ROLL97.PDF), 1998 (ROLL98.PDF) and 1999 (ROLL99.PDF). The Worldwide Roll of Honour lists officers who died in the line of duty during the particular year, regardless of their location in the world.
	ASYLUM.RTF (located in the Other Agencies library) provides a summary of the proposed changes to the Immigration Act.

This is the place to discuss any UK Recreation related matters.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Does anyone know the best way to clean quarry tiles on a floor? Give your suggestions to message #69572 entitled, quarry tiles located in the DIY/Crafts message section.
	Join in on the long running discussion about printing digital photographs in message #68898 entitled, Printing Photographs located in the Photography/Video message section.

Interesting Files:

	The Photograhpy/Video library contains several programs you can use to catalogue your video tapes.
	HALFTIX.JPG is a picture (with loads of information) of The Half Price Ticket Booth in London's Leicester Square which sells 'same day' West End theatre tickets for half price. The file is located in the Arts/Books/Writing library.

This is the place where UK Professionals meet and where others seek their views. This highly successful mix of people from all aspects of professional life is one of the strongest communities on the CompuServe system. Many here have worked with one another to enhance the quality of their professional careers.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Find out the meaning of the term 'constructive dismissal' in message #331621 entitled, Constructive Dismissal located in the Management/Market'g message section.
	Message #331511 entitled, Employed v self-employed (in the Accounting/Finance message section) discusses the pros and cons of remaining employed by a consultancy business, becoming self-employed (and VAT registered), and setting up a new company becoming an employee of that company.

Interesting Files:

	forbes.txt (located in the Computing/IT library) is an excerpt from Jeffrey Young's book "Forbes Greatest Technology Stories", which covers nearly every major innovation in the use of technology this century, and the fascinating people behind them.
	antibiot.txt (located in the Veterinary library) is a briefing document from the national Office of Animal Health on issues relating to antibiotic use in animals, including needs, benefits and risks.

Chat about what's going on in the world of UK sport here on the UK Sport Forum. Exchange messages with fellow sports enthusiasts all over the world.

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Do you think England has a good Cricket team and will beat the West Indies? Share your views in message #15653 entitled, ENGLAND in the  Cricket message section.
	Share your football predictions for this year in the Football message section.

Interesting Files:

	DIVING2.TXT (located in the Sailing/Water library) is a description of a dive in Gildenburgh Water.
	SCTCANOE.TXT (located in the Sailing/Water library) is a description of a canoe journey along the caledonian canal from Inverness to Fort William.

Do you know a good joke or riddle? Do you want to hear a good joke? Or do you just want to hang out with all the mad dogs and Englishmen? This is the place to be!

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Find out about Sainsbury's new method of getting more women shoppers in message #137258 entitled, Fire drill!<vw,veg> in the Mad Dogs&Englishmen message section.
	Read the WARNING for users of Life 1.01 in message #136189 entitled, Got A Life? located in the Jokes message section.

Interesting Files:

	See several photos from the recent Summer BBQ meet in the Member Photographs library.
	What country bumpkins make of computers is described in Techno.txt, located in the Jokes library.

The UKFORUMs are the number one place for UK CompuServe members to meet and discuss any topic that is of interest to them. This is also the place for CompuServe members in other countries to find answers to questions on UK specific matters. Members from other countries will find a warm welcome awaiting them from all on the UKFORUMs and we look forward to hearing from you wherever you are.