Has anyone read either the abridged translation (Werner and Atkinson, Oxford University Press) of Spengler's "Decline of the West" or the unabridged translation (by A. Knopf in 2 volumes, Random...
Is "people that. . ." ok now? I think it should always be "people who. . . " But I've seen "people that. . . " written so often now, in books, magazines, everywhere. Maybe it's acceptable now or...
I have a friend who has a craving for salt, so much so that she makes herself salt sandwiches. I have another friend who is constantly eating whole lemons (without sugar). Neither of them are...
I bought some sunglasses today which are filter category 3. The people in the shop didn't know which of the 3 categories were the best protection (whether it was 1 or 3). Does anyone know?
Has anyone got the lyrics to Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights with the CD or LP? I googled for the lyrics but I'm not sure if the first line given is correct, so I think that the lyrics supplied with the...
Could you please tell me the name of this flower; the greengrocer where I bought it, says it is Cinetti, but when I googled that, nothing came up. They are like two foot high purple daisies, with...
Dear Clement Freud was my favourite "celebrity". He was very funny and sweet. When they announced that he'd died on the news, they didn't announce it with the dignity he deserved, and brushed over it...
I would like to know what people's hobbies are and why they enjoy them. I would like to have hobbies or enjoyable things to do to pass the time as I feel I am too reliant on the company of friends to...
I'm feeling tired and fed up and thought it would be nice to hear of any good stories where people have been kind to you for nothing in return, cos I think realising that humans are nice would cheer...
My washing machine is Hoover AAA Whisper. It won't drain. The little computer message says ERROR 3. So I've cleaned out the filter but it didn't need cleaning. I've also poured a couple of bottles of...
When low on battery, it is placed in a charger/holder and the red light comes on to show it is being charged. How is it charged without any wires or even physical contact needed from the toothbrush to...
This is for the those who couldn't decide if Jose was attractive when Bobtheturkey asked them. http://lh3.ggpht.com/_CSUPQ7EpU_4/R7aV3E6IQTI/ AAAAAAAAGjE/gb8xFJav-wY/youngmourinho.jpg
