So Nick Clegg is proposing that some visitors from some countries put up some dosh, as yet to be determined, in order to visit the UK.. Do you think this a proposal that would aid the immigration...
I note that Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon who recently achieved some measure of fame from claiming that, during a coma he was in, he visited heaven, rode on the back of a giant butterfly, met an...
I seem to recall we had a thread on this topic when this incident was first reported - slightly odd turn of events to find that he is now being arrested for wasting police time and making false...
I know that Scientology is not actually officially considered a religion in the UK, nor does it have charitable status, although it did recently win VAT exemption status, which apparently resulted in...
There have been several posts, over the years, on the value of DNA testing for the determination of the guilt of a potential suspect. TV series and various stories in papers have tended to reinforce...
One of the major credit rating agencies has downgraded the UKs credit rating status from Aaa to Aa1. Serious consequences for our economy, or a storm in a teacup?...
The Judge seemed none too impressed with some of the questions put to him by what does seem to have been a very confused jury in the Vicky Price case....
No question, as such.
Just an "oh dear - oh dear oh dear" moment :)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/07/man-quits-job-666-tax-form/1898021/...
This behaviour seems more than a little unchristian - especially from someone sufficiently proud of their piety to mention the tithe they paid to God!...
Not a question as such - saw this article, which I thought quite sad cos I had a lot of time for this band.. Wilko Johnson has termincal cancer of the pancreas/ He appears to have a really positive...
Interesting article, recently published From the article "Supernatural beliefs might not make sense, but they endure because they're so emotionally satisfying" Sounds about right to me. Have a read,...
Survivor of an attack that killed sister and mother. I remember how awful I felt for her and her father at the time. Nice to see she has managed to put that behind her and get on with her life.......
The White House recently received a petition, signed by around 35K people, to build a Death Star a la Star Wars. The White House offered a nuanced response;...
From the article "Will a daily probiotic yogurt improve your immune defences? And will cooking with olive oil boost the levels of ‘good’ cholesterol in your blood?" From later this year, health...
I was just wondering if anyone here could offer me any advice or guidance on how to implement a high contrast mode for the iTunes Store. I am finding it very difficult to read the text, and would...
Sense about Science, a UK charity whose aim is to offer sensible scientific and health advice, has published its annual "celebrities and science" review......
So it would seem that the Revenue are looking into the tax arrangements of the Duchy of Cornwall - Anyone else see the irony in Prince Charles being investigated by Her Majesties Revenue and Customs?...
