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The beginning?

OK, so "They" say "everything" began with the Big Bang. Fair enough, it was quite something and happened faster than the blink of an eye? "They" also say nothing can travel faster than light? If that's so, how can "They" view light which "began" shor...

Government scraps official food bank figures

With so many people using food banks, why has the government stopped official collecting of information on their use? http://www.channel4.com/news/government-scraps-official-food-bank-figures-video I think most of us could guess why......

So is the ipad just for show?

Seems it could be.http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2013/09/bbc-presenter-mistakes-a4-paper-for-ipad-bravely-continues-with-live-bulletin/

They got it wrong..

World's top climate scientists confess: Global warming is just QUARTER what we thought - and computers got the effects of greenhouse gases wrong Leaked report reveals the world has warmed at quarter the rate claimed by IPCC in 2007 Scientists accept ...

He looked like he was GUILTY at the time..

Joanna Yeates murder police chief apologises to her landlord for suffering endured after detectives failed to publicly rule him out as a suspectChristopher Jefferies was arrested for the murder of Jo Yeates 68-year-old was subsequently bailed and rel...

Vintage?!

Just seen a 1980's item described as vintage - sob! does that make me vintage!?

how do i close my account with ebay?

Please vote Charlie!

Hi there! I don't usually venture out of FHG much but I have a request for you lovely RTers.... please vote for Charlie! www.votecharlie.co.uk Little Charlie Grainger is recovering from an operation in St Louis, Missouri right now and will soon be re...

Indian court has sentenced four men to death

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-24078339

Another downside to Google's 'smart' advertising...

Yes, yes, yes, the idea of sending people adverts based on their previous shopping interests is all well and good in principle... But... When you're currently raging about a company who you feel has let you down, the last thing you want is... Seeing ...

Bring on the rain!!

Thank goodness the weather has turned. As a frock seller(derided I know) I was in a quandry as to what to list so to all the private sellers concerned about no sales,put your jumpers on!! For the last couple of days I have had great sales.Consign you...

Charles Bronson.

Would you free him?http://news.sky.com/story/1135311/charles-bronson-supporters-want-him-freedHe's never killed anyone. This thread does not contain a daily Mail link !!!!!

You'll LOVE this. How Do Court Reporters Keep Straight Faces?

How Do Court Reporters Keep Straight Faces? Some of you may have heard or seen but its still funny.These are from a book called Disorder in the Courts and are things people actually said ...in court, word for word, taken down and published by court r...

Architecture in China

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/real-estate-heaven--pair-of-two-storey-villas-built-on-top-of-grey-building-in-dongguan--china-115110460.html#TAibTCP Would anyone like to live there

WORK..

'Work for dole' scheme recommendedPress Association – TueEmailView PhotoPress Association - Under a proposed scheme, individuals claiming Universal Credit would have payments suspended if they declined to take part in prescribed activities A US-style...

Windows Updates Known Problem - you getting repeat messages XP

From Techy board seems XP only------------------------------------------------knawes (2) View ListingsCommunity Member Just in case anyone is experiencing Windows Updates asking to be implemented over and over again, this is a known problem which has...

It's Official!!

This has been voted in as the ugliest animal going.But some of the runners-up are right mingers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24040130 Personally, I think it looks cute in a sad sort of way, lol

Where's GC...(Tim)

Just dropped in after a long while and I see many of the old 'faces' here, but not GC....Tim. Is he OK? Does anyone know?

Post.

Telegraph.co.uk Tuesday 10 September 2 Letter box appears on bridge in the middle of the Thames A postman and villagers have been left mystified after a letter box appeared set into the stone buttress of a bridge over the River Thames, which is only ...

My new home

DescriptionDERELICT CHURCH HALLCOMPLETE WITH OFFICE AND W.C.SEASIDE LOCATIONLOCATED ON A LISTED STREETSituated in the picturesque seaside village of Glenarm, just off the famous Antrim Coast Road, this is a derelict church hall, which is for sale.The...

I need a Doofah.

But I don't know what they are called so I can't do a search for one. What I need is either a doofah or a gizmo that will let me charge a Sat Nav device that only has a lead to charge from a cig lighter.If you understand what I mean, gizza clue.Ta ve...

I'm just asking the question ... You decide.

What is the difference between ............http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-23632245 and chemical weapons used by one side of the Syrian forces, either government or rebel?

Safety for you..

WRITTEN BY A COP: Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or a loved one's life. In daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, y...

Chatting to Live help - god help me!

just trying to keep sane whilst chatting to live help! any relaxation techniques you can request!

All our welcome why not dip your toes in

I run a Facebook group for what ever topics or debates you want to discuss if anyone is interested it's called The Luton Discussion Debate group but anyone from around the world are welcome to join it , why not dip your toes in and give it a try. No ...

Any Startrek Fans in tonight?

 Excellent take on Miley Cyus performance

Women’s brief sizes, correct sizing?

Hi, sorry if not the right place but can't really ask this in buyer central. It's to do with women’s briefs sizes. I buy a lot of ex store briefs on here, as it's a lot cheaper than M&S. I have had a problem recently where I bought a pair of briefs i...

That was a nuisance.

The electricity went off for a minute. Thank goodness for the auto-save in Word. I'd just stopped "work" for a coffee and to read the news so I didn't lose anything. There's no storms here (at the moment) so I dunno what caused that hiccup. There's l...

The Lie Clock

A man died and went to Heaven.As he stood in front of the Pearly Gates, hesaw a huge wall of clocks behind him. He asked, 'What are all those clocks?'St. Peter answered, 'Those are Lie-Clocks.Everyone who has ever been on earth has a Lie-Clock. Every...