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:

	Does air pollution affect the colour of the peppered moth? See what others have to say in message #967621 entitled, Peppered moth in the Science&Technology message section. The library file, pepmoth.zip (see reference below) started this discussion.
	Are men and women treated different at work? Some think so and are discussing it in message #971824 entitled, Differences at work... in the Women Today message section.

Interesting Files:

	pepmoth.zip, in the Science library, discusses information about the lightening of the peppered moth population following reduction in pollution. This topic is also being discussed in the Science&Technology message section (see reference above).
	britfo.txt, in the Food/Drink/Pub library, is an American's opinion of "British Cuisine."

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

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Someone asked about what is the cheapest way to have a mobile phone in message #140590 entitled, Value for money in the Mobile Phones message section.
	Do you have a Macintosh computer? Get all the support you need in the Macintosh message section.

Interesting Files:

	SETUPSR.EXE, in the Hot Files! library, is Search and Replace from Funduc Software. All the usual search and replace features plus many more.
	Create fully functional Windows Screen Savers at the touch of a button with the file PICTHIS.EXE in the MMedia/Graphics library.

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:

	Should consultants working in the NHS be banned from doing private operations? Join in the discussion taking place in message #91329 entitled, News Private treatment located in the News & Info message section.
	Can a patient be refused treatment? See what others have to say in the message #90669 entitled, Don't Come Here in the GPs/Consultants/Drs message section.

Interesting Files:

	INVPATH,TXT (located in the Patients/Self Help library) contains an excerpt from "THE INVISIBLE PATH TO SUCCESS: Seven Steps to Understanding and Managing The Unseen Forces Shaping Your Life," by Robert Scheinfeld
	PRAYER.TXT contains the text of the Apothecary's Prayer. The file can be found in the Pharmacy library.

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:

	It has been said, "If all the wealth in the world was redistributed evenly, in 20 years 95% of it would be back in the hands of those who had had it before it was re-distributed." Do you agree? Share your opinion in message #4641 entitled, Contentious statement? located in the General Discussion message section.
	How to resolve problems with online bill payments is discussed in message #4622 entitled, Internet Banking in the Banks and Banking message section.

Interesting Files:

	Benrite.TXT (located in the General library) contains some tips on how to claim social security benefits.
	The General library contains the file BUS_TIPS.TXT which contains the top tem tips for people starting a business, especially relevant to people new to self-employment.

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:

	The Police Humour message section contains actual writings on hospital charts in message #36311 entitled, Medical notes.
	Find out what happens when a six-year-old boy is left suspended in a car eight feet above the ground by a tow truck driver in message #36315 entitled, Remember Removals found in the Traffic/Motoring message section.

Interesting Files:

	To what extent can an employer refuse to recruit candidates based on their criminal records? arrests. This is discussed in the file CRIMCON.TXT located in the Ask The Police Files library.
	CITIZA_1.TXT (located in the Ask The Police Files library) provides a short answer to what a Citizens Arrest is all about, as given by a forum member.

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

Interesting Threads/Messages:

	Do you know of any useful sites for orienteering maps? Please share them by replying to message #69462 entitled, Maps located in the Walk/Climb/Orient'r  message section.
	Do you support the Dump the Pump Days (starting on August 1st)?  Share you views in message #69440 entitled, Dump the Pump located in the Motor Cars/Bikes message section.

Interesting Files:

	Are you a Beatles fan? STRBRY.GIF (a photo of the fence surrounding Strawberry Fields in Liverpool) is one of many Beatles' related photos in the Music/Bands/Hi library.
	UK.TXT (located in the Beer/Wine Spirits library) is a short text file that looks at the changes to the Brewing Industry in the UK during the early nineties. It encompasses the pub industry following Government legislation, i.e. the challenge to the Monopoly by the smaller new breweries.

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:

	When can an employee put the accountant's services as a business expense in the books? Find out in message #331191 entitled, Employee Accountancy Fee? located in the Accounting/Finance message section.
	Do councils have discretion in dealing with planning applications, and that therefore appealing is a worthwhile exercise? See what others have to say in message #331314 entitled, REFUSAL located in the Property/Planning message section.

Interesting Files:

	CGTHELP.EXE contains a workbook in Microsoft Excel for Office 97 (Windows 95/98/NT) illustrating the power, limitations and terms of distribution of another workbook with the capability to mix and match a variety of conditions in computing gains chargeable to UK Capital Gains Tax. It is located in the Accounting/Finance library.
	forbes.txt (in the Computing/IT library) contains 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.

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:

	How team members make their feelings known to the referee are being discussed in message #15551 entitled, FA clampdown - really in the Football message section.
	Tell us who you think will win the Open in at St. Andrews by replying to message #15566 entitled, The Open located in the Golf message section.

Interesting Files:

	DIVING2.TXT, located in the Sailing/Water library, is a description of a dive in Gildenburgh water, an inland dive site in East Anglia.
	A 60 year old shooting enthusiast gives his opinion on the UK attitude to guns in the file GUNS.TXT, located in the Shooting library.

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:

	How are the following numbers 2 3 6 7 1 9 4 5 8 arranged? Find out in message #134801 entitled, Teaser in the Quizzes & Riddles message section.
	The Washington Post recently published a contest for readers in which they were asked to supply alternate meanings for various words. Message #134865 entitled, Alternate meanings... in the Media message section lists some of the winning entries.

Interesting Files:

	CHOCPOEM.TXT in the Wordplay library contains a poem about chocolate.
	MONTY.TXT, in the General library is a Monty Python Fan Club list.

This is your last chance to reserve your place at the Summer BBQ! So, don't delay, BOOK NOW!

We would like to invite you to a get together for all our members and their families and friends. This is the Member BBQ which is taking place on Sunday July the 30th at the Sportsman Hotel Chorleywood, just off the M25, and near the M1 and M40. Also right next to Chorleywood BR/Underground Station. Our members traditionally turn up there in great numbers and seem to enjoy the day a great deal.

The day consists of:

	Large Meeting Rooms available all day: Free
	Coffee Available all day: Free
	Door Prizes: Free
	Bar open all day: Pay as you go
	Superb BBQ food including steak and lamb chops and burgers and chicken and even a dessert. The Special Subsidised Price is just £5.00 for adults and £2.50 under 14's.

See you on the 30th!