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Is it possible to ban someone from AB ?

Lots of topical talk about bans, and I am wondering if it is possible to exclude an individual entirely from a website. On the face of it, no. All you need is a valid email address and a new screen...

anotheoldgit

Should a Turban be worn, on this occasion?

When the coffins of the service personnel who had recently been killed in Iraq, arrived at RAF Brize Norton, I noticed that one of the pall-bearers was a Sikh due to the fact that he was wearing a...

Lil'Lucy

Cheap vets are not all they are cracked up to be

Hello all, I have just discovered this site and would like to see what other peoples opinions on this subject are. I have lived in an area that has had a long established vet surgery which I have used...

ganesh

Ireland with a dog

We're thinking of having a holiday in Ireland with the dog. Has anyone been on the car ferry with one? I hear you have to keep dogs in the car while you are up in the main part of the ferry. Surely 2...

admarlow

Scum or Victim

Father of 15 who lives with girlfriend and wife claims Britan is ''going down the pan'' as he can't get a bigger council house. What do you think? http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-233...

lillemaren

nationalism

does anyone have a definition on nationalism? and does anyone know about some examples on how the nationalism affected the world? hope to get some answers...!

matt66

To love somebody

Are Bee Gees the original writers of this song. how many artists have made covers of it?. Is this the most covered song?

maryholter

seeing the answers - of course

Thankyou mycats for pointing out the obvious - I was just being thick - as a new girl (although old). ta

picklepants

Michael Flatley illness

Does anyone know what's wrong with Michael Flatley? Heard today he was seriously ill in hospital but can't find out what's wrong with him. Hope he's better soon as he is a legend of dance.

vehelpfulguy

Unemployment 1.7 million - why 500,000 poles ?

Unemployment has today hit 1.7 million. Can anyone explain why then we need 500,000 poles here (the number that have come since they joined the EU). If the Poles will do the jobs the English wont (or...

flip-flop

The Human Rights Act

Time to repeal? As every single day there is a report where one of life's wastes of space has used this piece of legislation to either hide behind or obtain compensation, the latest being the...

lightoftruth

Censorship...a truly vile thing

I am sad to say that all remaining faith in this website was lost today. For some unknown reason my post on this here news section. which was entitled quote.. Lord Sansibury retires...HURRAH Finally...

Craig007

Marcus Trescothick

On his way home because of his stress related illness AGAIN!!!!!! What was the point in going in the 1st place? He should never be picked for England again in my opinion. Thoughts please.........

pianoman81

world war 3 conscriptions

if there was a call up tommorow for all males to go to war -as in the second world war, knowing what we now know about iraq, how many of you would rather go to prison instead ??? taking into account...

pianoman81

george w bush- seriously ???

this is a great one- whta , do people think of george w bush being president, seriously ??? i think the guy is hilarious- IF he was a stand up comedian, but its pretty scary when you consider he has...

ummmm

David Bowie

David Bowie's flamboyant outfits have often been regarded as fashion faux pas but this one takes the biscuit. The singer turned up at Glamour magazine's Women Of The Year awards in New York with the...

Ward~Minter

Farepak Hampers.

Am I the only one sick to death of all this fuss being made about bloody farepak. As far as I am concerned it is a semi-official money club for peasants who will not put savings into a bank for fear...

veritymoon

indigestion

ive been so lucky that ive never really suffered from indigestion but lately ive been having pains in my chest and im honestly not sure if its indigestion or not. there have been a few times ive had...

phaloides

Weapons to foreign countries

Being ex Fleet Air Arm I have retained a deep interest in aircraft and to a lesser extent other weapons. I wonder if money is the only reason why we and the USA export all these modern weapons and...