And as I recall, a galley made by the Carron Company, who used to make the "smashers" for Nelson's navy (View Post)

Actually it's Sabine. Borrowed into Latin and popular in the East. (View Post)

Like Sally, originally a diminutive of Sarah, it has made it all the way to being considered an independent name. (View Post)

Well, he's ignorant about one thing. Six months non-means-tested unemployment benefit is still available, under the name JSA, and it was never "no questions asked", the legislation says you… (View Post)

There is no Civil Service pension fund, it is a pay as you go scheme. It is "notionally funded" ie they work out contributions based on current and future liabilities as if there were a fun… (View Post)