We all know the threat posed by extremists – murder, terrorism etc. Many religious moderates routinely label the criticism of religious beliefs and practices as intolerant. In doing so, do the these...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25612369 Is WW1 depicted fairly in the various comedic productions mentioned in this link? For example Gove says: "He added: "The conflict has, for many, been...
Monday. Another working week begins. (Now someone is going to say they work Thursday to Tuesday or some such) I've been for my usual early morning walk. All the stars were out all over the sky. It...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2533320/Private-school-boy-17-died-hit-taxi-walked-dual-carriageway-New-Years-Eve.html Is there something irrelevant in that Daily Mail report ? What ,if...
http://blogs.channel4.com/paul-mason-blog/thatcher-miners-official-papers-confirm-strikers-worst-suspicions/265 Could any ABers who were there at the time explain to me why this article has such a...
Many people have wondered for centuries as to whether Angels are real or imaginary. To those people who feel they have actually seen an angel, there is no debate.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25599249
Surely there must be plenty of places that we can build houses on, without destroying ancient woodlands ! Whatever happened to Greenbelts ?...
For over 50 years living in the UK I have been pronouncing strength as 'strenth'. Recently on BBC 4 I have heard the Open University people saying strength with a hard 'g' between the 'stren' and the...
Saturday. No wind, but it's raining steadily, it looks it's comfy here and intends to lurk about all day. Oh well, on with the waterproofs again. At least it's not freezing! Have a happy day everyone....
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2533095/School-85-pupils-Asian-gives-children-two-week-October-half-term-visit-Pakistan-families.html How do you feel about this, when you yourself are...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25550053 the cabinet papers from the time of the miner's strike are due to be released tomorrow. are there likely to be any surprises? or just confirmation of what was...
In spite of Government denials at the time, there [i] was [i] a secret hit list of over 70 coal mines set for closure.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25549596...
Why do they keep reviving these old sit-coms, I can only imagine that they cant think of any new ideas! I thought it was terrible tonight, not a bit funny and just as bad as Still Open all Hours a few...
Friday. The stars were out playing whilst I was walking. They've scarpered and the wind is flexing it's muscles. The rains recce party is wandering about, the main force will be here soon. [i]sigh[i]...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25576289 I would pay the subs myself but I fear the country is full of tight moaners who cannot see the advantage of the worlds best broadcaster in it's...