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Slow on the uptake...

?not the sharpest tool in the box??.one slice short of a sandwich?? What's your favourite phrase for this unfortunate condition?

graemer

Grammar that confuses you

What usage of grammar makes you stop and think "is that correct"? (that's probably bad grammar) I always have to stop and think about "Hone" and "Home (in)" and if the right one has been...

smudge

School Uniform - Jilbab

Now that the Muslim school girl has won her case in the Appeal Court to wear a Jilbab to school - do you think this could be the beginning of the end for the school uniform? Personally, I...

tartanwiz

Airguns

Following the death of a 2 year old boy in Glasgow by an airgun shot, should airguns be banned?

Ducati

Trevor Phillips

Quote from Trevor Phillips "We need more male black teachers, tempting them with extra cash if necessary". I'm appalled - the Commission for Racial Equality is advocating inequality. Is...

Dom Tuk

Just saw David Blunkett on the regional news (South west) that follows the ITV 12.30 news today (10/3). In it he was shown opening some kind of hospital ward i reckon in Swindon. Tell me its a file...

Ducati

40% Capital Gains Tax on house sales.

On Sky news yesterday morning, it was reported (in fact, I think it was a newspaper review) that Labour were considering imposing a 40% capital gains tax on the sale of your main house. If this...

Casey

Michael Jackson case

No one could ever possibly know for sure if Michael is 100% guilty or innocent. I for one am completely unsure of what and what not to believe. What are your opinions? Guilty or innocent? Please...

maitre d'

The Diana accident

Is there any significance over the news broadcast this morning that the car Diana & Dodi were to travel in was changed at the last minute? Why wasn't this fact released earlier?

butter1

confused

my mother died 2 and half years ago, I was 17 and my dad found it very hard to cope with. He drank quite heavily and it wasn't until my older brother found him in the gutter, past out that my...

iamnice50

A Good Gift

My mom is turning 44 and I have to get her something. She doesn't have very many hobbies, but she reads Harlequins, but she can get those any time. Is there a practical gift for women her age and if...

Uriah Heep

Hay Fever - Relief?

A work colleague's boy friend suffers from hay fever. He has been told that taking a spoon of local honey at this time of the year will help to build a resistance to the pollen. ...

Penny

girls name

does anyone like the name Matty for a girl? not short for anything..just Matty. I really like it as i like weird names, boys names for girls, weird spelling of names..etc.. but my brothers girlfriend...

In A Pickle

A Believeable Story?

Let me tell you a story~ In 1947 a couple,who had been trying for a baby for over 20 years,finally had a little boy.When the boy was 3 years old,the couple divorced,mainly because the Father felt left...

milly143

The Charlotte Wyatt case

Now her parents are back in court was interested to know other peoples views. Should the doctors revive her if her conditions worsen? Would she have any quality of life? Or should she be allowed to...

Cheesefreek

Boy or Girl

Just out of curiosity - does the theory hold up with the Answerbankers that more girls are born when mums-to-be have morning sickness - and more boys when they don't. I had no sickness and had...

kick3m0n

After breast feeding.

Hope some AB mums can help. After you weaned your baby, how long did it take for the milk in your breasts to completely disappear. We're now 4 weeks post weaning, but there's still a...

munchbunch

pregnancy signs

except the obvious ie sickness and missed period what are other signs of pregnancy ?

sarahdavis

Diet

I am currently trying to lose weight, but need to find an appropriate eating plan, which will help me lose weight, but quosh my hunger pains. Any suggestion please...Thanks Alvareen

steve100100

Does the "let's be friends" thing ever work?

My ex-girlfriend, who lives overseas, dumped me the last time I went to see her. She said she just wants to be friends. This was 4 months ago. We are still in touch but it's not working out for me....

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