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The knotty problem of 'freedom of speech' and religious extremists...part forty seven

The extremist Christian group, Westboro Baptist Church is planning to picket the funeral of Elizabeth Taylor. One tweet from Margie Phelps, daughter of the church’s leader Fred Phelps, said:...

supersteio

earthquakes

If an earthquake is caused by the movement of the earths plates, why is there no earthquake on any of the plates other edges as it moves?

MJFan101

Hey All I am new to the answer bank so I am sorry if this is posted in the wrong area. My neighbor and I were talking and one thing lead to other then we got on the topic of Science (don't ask how I...

mollykins

different races of people and breeds of animals

If there wasn't any mating of people of different races or possibly breeds of dogs for example, would there come a point when we/they would become different species? I would think so, but how many...

pixi-

Puff the magic dragon

has anyone seen the tattoo of puff that the guy has all over his well man bits? Im not gonna post a link but if you google puff the magic dragon tattoo the best pics are on the link that says blah...

ummmm

Dilemma

Just opened next doors council tax bill by accident. It was laying face down on the mat and I just presumed it was ours. It wasn't until I read 'single occupancy reduction' that I realised. So, do I...

TheOtherHalf

Passing on sad news

My husbands uncle died this morning. He was 86. Although not well these last few weeks it was still quite sudden and a shock. The problem is now, we have to tell my MIL(his sister), the only remaining...

milly143

Another FB Question

Can you ask not to get notifications for one particular post? There is a photo I have been tagged in and I keep getting notifications every time someone comments - which is alot. *Cough cough.* ;o)...

fbg40

Wireless Home Network

Hi Long time since I've been on here, but here goes. Just got a new PC running Windows 7. Prior to this, the old PC had XP home as does our Samsung netbook, N110. When I got the netbook, I set up a...

Bbbananas

Have I different taste in tv programmes than most on here?

Not many seem to be watching Jamie's Dream School on 4 - shame, cos it's very interesting & educational, from both points of view. No-one seems to have watched Christopher Isherwood - A Life, on 2...

swedeheart

turn mobile off before charging it...?

According to the instructions leaflet I'm supposed to turn my mobile off before charging it. Will it shorten the battery/mobile lifespan if I don't?

McMouse

They walk amongst us...

Went into a local charity shop as they were selling off books 'any 3 for £5', normally £3 each There were only two that I wanted and the assistant tried to charge me £6. I picked up...

EcclesCake

Genes reunited source data

I have found a record of a birth that has a different surname to that on the birth certificate. Genes reunited does not recognise a search for the name on the birth certificate. Can anyone offer an...

angel-reborn

i need advice in love

me and my girlfriend have not long broke up.. i lost my job and things got really difficult between us as it put alot of strain on our relationship. the thing is i want her back so bad but am still...

sugasweetie520

Should I Model?

I have been told I should model, but I have very low self confidence and low self esteem. I am only 5'2, but they say I can do catalog work and stuff. But idk, what do you guys think? These pics are...

anotheoldgit

Is the Golly offensive?

http://tinyurl.com/6l6cwjc Is the Golly offensive enough to cause two Prospective Tory councillors to quit, or are they victims of political correctness? Please do not just condemn them just because...

KARL

Is it just me....

....or do others feel disappointed over how poorly the supposed modern technology works in some spheres in this country (UK) ? I am thinking in particular of Caller ID and Royal Mail Tracking. When I...

nextqueen

hoover

can anyone recommend a good hoover?did consider dyson but after out last one 8 yrs ago, no impressed. dont want an upright but a powerful one and easy to store.

c1

Mediums/circles/clairvoyancy

Have any of you ABers been involved in any of the above? What are your views on it? Is it a form of satanism or is it all about angels and spirit guides?.

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