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If you have a moment

Of course, we have moved on a bit from the Middle Ages. It is not the man who is assassinated now, but only his character. But the effect is the same. Free discussion is being everywhere shut down, so that we will never know who is right - the hereti...

learning to drive on a motorway?

I saw an item on the BBC where they were discussing having motorway driving as part of the driving test. I think that's impractical because first of all some parts of the country are many, many miles from a motorway so how're new/learner drivers supp...

Too early?

Do You Believe This..

http://usuncut.com/world/iceland-sentences-26-bankers-to-a-combined-74-years-in-prison/ ..In a move that would make many capitalists’ head explode if it ever happened here, Iceland just sentenced their 26th banker to prison for their part in the 2008...

LANCASHIRE POLICE EMAIL SPOOF

http://www.ross-gazette.co.uk/article.cfm?id=2752&headline=Warning%20about%20emails%20from%20Lancashire%20Police§ionIs=news&searchyear=2015 I had this spoof arrive today - just to warn folks because I'm in Southsea and certainly NOT local...this emai...

I don't believe it

Stephen Fry is quitting QI.He's quitting for good and Sandi Watsername is taking over,Apparantly the next series will be his last.I really enjoyed that show/.

5p charge for carrier bags starts tomorrow.

Is it a good thing?

English for speakers of other languages

ESOL courses are available throughout the UK, it is refreshing to see so many taking advantage, learning the language and integrating productively into society. There are also English lessons available for native speakers who struggle with the breadt...

Happy birthday Margaret.

It's Margies Birthday today. She's sweet 16, ha ha     

How can you tell off from on.

Treading very carefully I wonder if anyone can explain this off topic business. I fully appreciate that a thread can be misdirected and lose its way when some smart Alec comment is made and yet how often have you been involved in a conversation which...

Cars and air pollution.

Before the current VW scandal surfaced there were concerns being raised about the effect of Diesel engines on Air quality. Looking back a few years the main culprits were commercial vehicles, most of us will remember the belches of blue/black fumes f...

Good for these kind souls

Doing what they can to help refugees in Calais. http://positivenews.org.uk/2015/community/18360/five-ways-ordinary-people-helping-refugees-calais/

Shake It Out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUuHOSm_mtASpoiler (Highlight to read)

Crystal Balls

Have you ever had your fortune told by someone gazing into a crystal ball?

Dont get conned

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3261243/Top-brand-painkillers-waste-money-Cheaper-labels-cost-2p-tablet-just-effective-say-doctors.html ..Top brand painkillers 'are a waste of money': Cheaper labels that can cost only 2p a tablet are just as ...

Another School Type Shooting

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34419802

testing/weatherpics.

How many of you is going to take in Refugees

How many people on Ebay would take a refugee family into there own home?..... I wouldnt.....

Take care in the morning

If you are planning to go out in the morning watch out for some dense fog, not pleasant when driving. Alternatively you could stay at home and log in to the RT where smoke and mirrors are back Or settle down next to the fire with a good read.

No Smoking in car with Children.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/smoking-in-vehicles .From 1 October 2015 it will be illegal to smoke in a car (or other vehicles) with anyone under 18 present. The law is changing to protect children and young people from the dangers of secondhand...

Saudi Mufti says deaths "beyond human control"

With over 700 pilgrims crushed to death in a stampede surely it's time that such events were subjected to greater scrutiny and planning. It is difficult to understand why a high profile event of great significance is allowed to continue regardless? S...

I was singing the eBay song yesterday in Smyths Toy store

So I'm in Smyths the Toy warehouse with Grandaughter and the Backstreet Boys song 'I want it that way' comes on, I start singing along, well the with the version I know anyway, Grandaughter already knows Grandad is mad -- I still remember the lyrics

Sold an item, Buyer hasn't paid, want to cancel order help!

Listed a copy of Bass Guitar magazine (Sept 2015) issue, as early as posible sent invoice requesting payment ,Buyer has not responded. Do not want to open unpaid item case as just recently hae not worked, wantt to cancel order and walk away and finis...

Nice.

http://www.metaspoon.com/bride-wedding-performance-song/?fb=676M1gbd4599tA&utm_source=676M1gbd4599tA

The Beige thread

In the interests of balance and harmony I thought it prudent to post a new soft thread, non controversial, oozing with froth, cotton wool and toasted marshmallows. No naughty words, suggestive comment or smuttiness. We can mention the WI or lace maki...

Tories support for the "Hard working families"

Government sees off rebellion to win vote on working tax credit cuts http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/sep/15/government-wins-vote-to-cut-working-tax-credits The cuts to tax credits, which will see the earnings level above which they are withd...

#Piggate

I saw "Piggate" was trending on Twitter, but didn't have enough time to read up on what it was all about. Can anyone shed a light on the subject?