Is the end really in sight for russia?
in company with the upcoming series on More4 in the UK, it breathes the high-light of that their more aortions than lives births, the average life expectancy of a male is 56 year etc, do you think russia will simply wear itself out? Countries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom
How bad can it be….
if the world finally stands up to China and imposes economic sanction over their treatment of the people of Tibet and their of own people? How will be the effects of such sanctions be felt here in the UK? Is it right that Great Britain is sending a team to the Olympics? Countries mentioned in [...]
Teenager procecuted for using the word "Cult"
Police confiscated a 15 year old’s placard which he used to describe the Church of Scientology during a demonstration in London. Protesters were banned by police from calling it a "Cult" because the term was, "abusive and insulting" Am I right when I think this is the ‘religion’ made famous by the actor Tom Cruise. [...]
Will constitution plans be good for the UK?
Jack Straw has announced proposals to reform the way parliamentary business is conducted. Will this be good for government and voters? The draft Constitutional Renewal Bill could see MPs give prior approval of a decision to deploy British troops to war. It would also lead to the scrapping of restrictions on protests around Parliament Square. [...]
Burma crisis
Is it just me, or, amid the humanitarian disaster that the Burmese government is turning the recent cyclone into, isn’t there a chance for the US and UK governments to not only do the right thing but also show that they can use military force where it will do only good. I’m not suggesting taking [...]
We are soon moving to Ireland. Would it be appropriate to change schools after GCSEs?
Can you gain GCSEs in England and the move to an Irish school and carry on education there, and do your leaving certificate, as in, when joining an Irish school, do GCSEs count as much as their Irish counterpearts? Countries mentioned in this Post: Ireland, United Kingdom
my friend has been affected by the BA strikes, in that she won’t know if she’ll be stranded in iceland until she gets there… she can’t afford to stay there for the next flight out, and can’t afford the next non-BA flight back. what are her options?
BA have offered to refund her plane tickets, but that won’t cover the
Is democracy dying?
I just read a quote on a website somewhere (author unknown) which appealed to me.I was wondering whether anybody else feels that it is becoming increasingly applicable in the UK? "Democracy dies when the people wanting their government to take care of them outnumber those wanting to take care of themselves." Countries mentioned in this [...]
How would you raise company sponsorship and publicity for a sponsored event.?
A friend and I are walking to raise funds for two children’s hospices.We’re going to start with London to Brighton, then plan for bigger things after that. We’ve already started the ball rolling, but maybe you can think of things that we haven’t. Thanks y’all. London Cities mentioned in this Post: LondonCountries mentioned in this [...]
Do you give to charities in the UK – Gift Aid – Do you know what it is?
On the back of one of my questions it is obvious to me that some people who are giving their hard earned cash to charity are unaware that they can – if they pay tax – fill in a gift aid form and the charity they give to can recover another 28% from the government! [...]
Why am I seeing loads of Father’s Day questions and adverts?
As far as I know, Father’s Day was in June.That’s for both the UK and USA. Is there something going on that I’m missing out on? Or are people just "shopping early"? Countries mentioned in this Post: United States, United Kingdom
Do you favour Sunday as a day of rest?
In the UK we’ve nearly always had some activities on a Sunday. In 1993 I went to live in Ireland and everything was shut all day Sunday. At first I didn’t like it, but after a while it was a great day.Now, Ireland is the same as everywhere else. Shops open, pubs open and so [...]
At any given moment in time, what is the average number of planes that are in flight?
There was a composite picture in the newspaper the other day showing all of the planes from Heathrow that fly over a point in London in one minute – I think it was about 50…so I got thinking… London Cities mentioned in this Post: LondonCountries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom
Would it be legal in the UK to grow your own tobacco?
You can brew your own beer without having to pay tax on it, but could you grow your own tobacco plants? As many of you have probably already gathered, I’m vehemently anti-smoker and wouldn’t ever contemplate wanting to grow such an obnoxious weed. But it occurred to me that many families are now being told [...]
Buy one get one free
In the light of recent reports highlighting the tremedous wastage of still packaged food from households in the UK what do members think about offers such as the one in the title. I would welcome opinion regarding the ethics of such offers which can encourage people to buy more than they realistically need or can [...]
A question about football/soccer.
I know that soccer is really big in England/Europe and the American football vs soccer debate has been hotly debated ad nauseum many times before. My question is if you are not from the States and you watch soccer, does it offend you in any way that we call our sport football? I was at [...]
How did a blind pilot land an airplane?
I saw this story on the news this morning, but they really didn’t give many details. A man apparently had a stroke while flying a small plane, and went blind due to the stroke. He landed the plane somewhere in the UK from what I heard. How is this even possible, and are there any [...]
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How do you feel about…….
people begging for money. Does it annoy you, repulse you, make you feel sorry for them, or do you actually give them money? If they were holding a sign up like my friend here, would you give him money based on his honesty? Don’t know about over in the UK but here in the States, [...]
How is transport today in London?
Snow seems to be one of the many things that causes massive disruptions on the tube/buses – is it worth me trying to get into the centre of town, where I have many important things to do, or should I hope it’s better tomorrow? London Cities mentioned in this Post: LondonCountries mentioned in this Post: [...]
Marriage in the U.S
Is it possible for a U.K resident to marry a U.S resident on the 90 day visa waiver and then bring him back to the U.K on a Spouse Visa at a later date? Countries mentioned in this Post: United States, United Kingdom
Which concerns you most a) the fact it’s quite easy to obtain an EU passport and enter the UK (illegally) or b) unguarded missile and weapon stockpiles in former USSR countries?
Option a) means someone can enter the UK and claim benefits, housing and medicine amongst other things and option b) means ‘undesirables’ could get their hands on guns, missles and ammunition to kill, maim, attack and persecute others. Due to the range though, it’s unlikely to have any direct effect on the UK. Countries mentioned [...]
I live in France, I can buy 300 cigarettes in Andorra to take back to France, after say three months can I take those cigarettes into the UK duty free or not?
The regulations state you can take into the UK an unlimited amount of cigarettes within reason from an EU country back into the UK can I include these cigarettes bought in Andorra? Countries mentioned in this Post: France, United Kingdom, Andorra
Where to find scientific sources on the topic "Ground Zero"?
I am looking (for the purpose of a scientific study) for databases, archives etc. Where these sources are located, whether in the USA or in the UK or elsewhere, is only of secondary importance. Countries mentioned in this Post: United States, United Kingdom
2 legends die in 1 weekend.
"You don’t understand; I ain’t scared of you…" Bernie Mac "Who’s the black private dick That’s a sex machine to all the chicks?" Isaac Hayes "Hello there, children!" Chef A legend of soul and a legend of comedy died this weekend, what a loss to the entertainment community. Bernie mac was an awsome comic actor [...]
"Youf" culture observations….
In the UK, we seem to have a rise in violent crime involving youths. The solution proposed by the state seems to involve more and more legislation that doesn’t seem to address any issues (whatever they are), but instead punishes pretty much everyone to catch the few (e.g. curfews, bag searches, …). Other legislation seems [...]
Cowboy boots: acceptable footwear in the UK, or to be confined to the Wild West and line dancing?
I watched the Dukes of Hazard last night and was quite inspired to pull my good ol’ cowboy boots out of the back of the wardrobe. But would I be laughed out of town? (I don’t wear chaps or any of the other associated cowboy gubbins, except for a pair of 501s). Countries mentioned in [...]
grrr Need some help here please people? more below.
Can any-one remember thos Winter Boots with all the fake fur over them and where can i look for them on the net, i just cant remember the name of them. So need advice please on what theya re called and any-one know what web site in U.K. i can find them. Countries mentioned in [...]
dna testing
I’d like to ask my father for a dna test for myself and him, My mother will not give me his contact details, is there any service for dna testing that will contact him for me? i know roughly where he lives. I’m living in the u.k so i need a u.k based service. any [...]
If there was an invasion of Iran, would the UK be in any more danger than it is currently?
Do they have any long-distance missiles, or allies with them and are they likely to use any weapos agains us or our allies in the event of western ‘intervention’? Countries mentioned in this Post: Islamic Republic of Iran, United Kingdom
Would it be justified to bomb Tehran and iran in general if there was solid evidence they were on the path to attain aromic weapons?
In today’s news: http://www.guardian.co.uk/iran/story/0,,1752063,00.html (12th April ’06) Iran is suggesting that its nuclear capabilities are very real and operationsl. Although there are other threats to world peace – including the actions of the UK, America and allies, would it be in the greater good to bomb Iran if this could make sure no dangerous weapons [...]
What effect would a change in the law about ‘soft drugs’ in the Netherlands have on the UK and other EU countries?
For over 30 years, the Netherlands has had the most liberal drugs policy in the world. But all that is about to change. After this week’s parliamentary debate on the drugs issue, it looks like even the Nethferlands’ world-famous ‘coffee shops’ may not escape the present government’s reforms. http://www.radionetherlands.nl/currentaffairs/region/netherlands/080307-dutch-dr… Countries mentioned in this Post: United [...]
Do US citizens care what the rest of the world thinks when casting their vote? see article
If world could vote, Obama would steal U.S. election Updated Fri. Oct. 17 2008 1:53 PM ET CTV.ca News Staff If the world had a say in the U.S. presidential election, Democratic candidate Barack Obama would wind up in the White House with a clear margin of victory. A worldwide poll conducted by eight major [...]
Are we heading for a Summer of discontent?
I guess a lot of members on here are too young to remember the "Winter of Discontent" in the 1970s. Strikes caused Power cuts, food shortages and refuse collections to halt. The strikes were about a government cap on pay at 5%, and began in private industry before spreading to the public sector. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_of_discontent It [...]
Can anyone recommend a safe online UK auction site other than eBay?
I am having major problems selling items on eBay because of there sites ‘glitches’. Can anyone recommend a safe uk site in order for me to take my custom else where? Countries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom
Would you pay an "iPod Tax"?
Currently, residents of the UK are breaking the law when they rip their CDs to another format (e.g. MP3) – we have no "fair use" provision similar to that enjoyed by US consumers. The music industry is proposing a tax on media players that "legalises" this function – effectively making you pay for music twice.Do [...]
How would someone in the UK wanting to work in the USA (NOT A STUDENT) go about doing so?
I am currently living in the UK, and with to travel, with my mother (whom also wants to work out there), to the USA to work full time, and live there as well. I understand that there are limits on how long someone can live out there without either marrying someone out there, or finding [...]
Looking for a particular childrens book about a phoenix
As a young child growing up in England in the 60′s I read (or was read) a book about a golden phoenix. I have a vivid memory of a picture of the Phoenix on a cliff but can remember nothing else. Any ideas? Cities mentioned in this Post: PhoenixCountries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom
Should ancient/old monuments/artworks be "copyrighted"?
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/12/27/how_to_copyright_michelangelo/ http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/egypt-to-copyright-pyramids/2007/12/26/11983… There seems to be a tendency of museums & whatnot wanting to preserve copyright indefinitely on their national treasures – the above links are for the Sistine Chapel roof and the Egyptian pyramids, but I’m sure there are others. Basically the owner wishes to control reproduction rights of the images/monuments in question despite [...]
Why do MPs expenses vary so much and how could any abuse of taxpayers money by them be dealt with?
I was disgusted to learn this week that the average annual expenses claim by UK’s Members of Parliamnent is Countries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom
I’m looking for an online payment solution. Any ideas?
I have been using my Visa Check Card for years, but now it seems they’ve added a whole slew of countries to a list from which requests for payments are automatically declined. To get it approved requires calling the bank and getting the restriction lifted for that specific country for 24-48 hours which takes about [...]
What are the bad E numbers and what are the problems linked to them?
I know not all E numbers are considered bad, but which ones are and why? Also which ones are banned in other counties but allowed in the UK? I would prefer a list to just links plz Countries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom
Another new study has shown that the UK is failing its children – are we surprised?
We stand proud at the bottom of 21 industrialised countries (I’ve just heard this on the news bulletin on Channel 5). Is this really "News"? Hasn’t this been coming for a while? The badly performing schools? The astounding A-level results that get better and better every year (astonishingly)? The changing curriculum, or talk thereof? Shouldn’t [...]
Is it true that the Red Arrows flying display has been banned from the Olympoics for being too British and do you agree
According to somebody I spoke to yesterday when visiting the Imperial war Museum in Duxford the world famous Red Arrows RAF flying display have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because organisers of the event (presumably Ken Livingston and Lord Coe) think they are "too British", and apparently it would not be [...]
Work on the Olympic Park is already providing employment and training to local and previously unemployed people and UK businesses are winning millions of pounds worth of 2012 work
Yet a previous report suggested that it is mainly foreign workers who are benefiting as they accept lower wages what do you think? another government hype or plain lies. Countries mentioned in this Post: United Kingdom
Bonfire Night is coming. Have you ever actually read Verse 3 of the song "Remember, Remember the Fifth of November"?
*Politically correct or what? What do you think? Down here in Lewes they take their Bonfire Nights seriously. Probably the best Bonfire Night in Britain. (Try googling Lewes Bonfire and be amazed. It knocks Notting Hill Carnival sidways). True, the Catholics burnt 17 Protestant martyrs at the stake here in Lewes and Catholics sent Guy [...]
what would be the best and cheapest way to go to Australia?
I have looked at various airline sites and have got totally lost.I could fly from Madrid or from various UK airports. It could be somewhere around end of March or early April with luck.I just can Cities mentioned in this Post: MadridCountries mentioned in this Post: Australia, United Kingdom
Will any Members be Remembering the Awful event of September the 11th tomorrow?
I will be. I saw it on telly as it happened. (i was very ill in bed at the time.) I will be remembering because not of only the victims but also the rescue workers , more so the firemen who had the horrid task of getting the bodies out. (my cousin is a fireman [...]
would England’s football team do less badly if League Clubs were restricted from employing so many foreign players.
This point was made by Steve Coppell the day before Israel V England. He said England will continue to struggle unless top Premier league clubs produce more "home bred players" At start of current campaign there were 340 registered foreigners playing in top flight, and out of top four Premiership clubs there were only 11 [...]
What’s the best offer for tourists in London?
I’ve seen Travelcards and VIP cards and London Cards. All offer public transport and a few freebies e.g. Hampton Court for a fiver. Is there a leader under tourist offers which gives the most value for people wanting to see culture and history rather than Thorpe Park London Cities mentioned in this Post: LondonCountries mentioned [...]