Loz

Middle class terror! https://therealmcq.wordpress.com/2015/01/31/aeiou-parties-review-awful-experience/

henryb Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > > > That's not true is it! I think it's more like one a year nationally. > > It is not even that. There is roughly one death every two years in a pedestrian/cyclist > collisions. There are roughly two deaths every year from dog attacks. Actually there have been nine in the four years from 2010-2013. 2010 - 2 2011 - 3 2012 - 1 2013 - 3 2014 stats aren't out yet.

Actually, you are right, ZT. I've just found the research paper for the earlier versions of the 2000 bill, and they make much the same point as you (though with a rather amusing bit about the history). Interesting though that JohnL has the same memory I did: that lesbianism was believed not to have an age of consent until the 2000 law passed.

The first lesbian age of consent was legislated in the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2000 (enacted in 2001). Here's a blurb from the Beeb at the time: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1045383.stm Well, you not allowed to 'sexually assault' anyone, age of consent or otherwise, but yes, before then a five old girl could theoretically give consent to a sexual act by an adult woman. I seem to recall in the 90s a few parents of 14 year old girls in the paper complaining about their daughters having adult girlfriends and they were not able to do anything about it. Also, when just googling for more info about that, I also found that the age of consent (for hetro- and homo-) in Spain is 13. They tried to change it a few years ago, but failed. In fact, age of consent across Europe ranges from 13 to 18, the majority being 14-15, though with varying other caveats mostly around teachers and other abuse of responsibility. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_Europe

Up until 2001 (!) there was no age of consent for lesbians in the UK, and so lesbian paedophilia was actually legal up until then.

Just received an email with the exciting news that "Iron Maiden to Headline IT Conference".

Salsaboy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bloody hell. You don't look as old as I thought you would. I certainly had a different picture in my head - more grey, for starters.

Was this the sender you tried? It is used by lots of people. http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/sky-remote-eye-link-pt73q

Interesting piece in the Indy today. Jasmine Alibi-Brown discussing if political satire is a good thing keeping the politicians feet on the ground, or something that is just causing more people to withdraw from the political process. http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/comment/political-satire-is-funny-but-it-also-causes-cynicism-and-apathy-10016819.html I always considered political satire as a healthy part of democracy, but I can see the point she's making.

buddug Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > KK, are you blind? Loz just said: "I'd have hoped a Christian would forgive his sins of this life > and pray his soul finds some sort of peace and redemption in the next. As in "and forgive us our > sins, as we forgive those who sin against us ..." I take that to mean he is able, despite not > knowing his victims, to forgive this man, and is castigating us for not doing likewise... Am I wrong? Buddug, I absolutely do not condone anything he did and I am certainly not apologising for him. But he's dead. It's over. And yes, if there is indeed an afterlife I hope his soul finds some redemption. But I did not know the man. You obviously were much closer to him and feel personally betrayed by him. I'm not castigating you, just pointing out how Christianity says a Christian should move forward. And under all the religious dogma, sometimes there are actually some useful lessons.

KidKruger Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think Loz's point was (though I don't want to appear presumptuous, so please correct me if I'm > incorrect Loz) that Christians advocate 'forgiveness' and 'understanding' and there was > little evidence of it on this occasion, or does Christianity have a high-water mark above which > it's a free for all ? That's my impression of what was said and it was a reasonable comment IMO. Yep, that's it KK. The man is dead. I'd have hoped a Christian would forgive his sins of this life and pray his soul finds some sort of peace and redemption in the next. As in "and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us ..." Sometimes, extremes are always a good test of faith and belief. Anyone can forgive a saint.

Well I think we can safely guess what Otta was doing between 11.22 and 11.28 this morning.

Well, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of Christianity on show around here, is there?

Agreed. Salsaboy's post was really quite appalling.

edcam Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > It's a shame these revelations weren't out there before his memorial service. I feel for the poor > people who were fooled by him and attended. You mean all those people whom he helped and comforted over the years? I'd like to hope they were grown up enough to separate the good stuff he did for them over the years from his personal issues.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Are we talking food shopping or clothes shopping > *shudders*? Both. I actually prefer to supermarket shop on my own (as I am a "wanderer", she's a "get what we need and get out"), but I quite like poking around with her when she's clothes shopping. Given the number of things I find she actually goes onto buy, I don't think I do too bad a job. I do realise though, that as far as husbands go, I may possibly be in a worldwide club of one person on that one.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Being nosy........why would Mr.Louisa ever want to go shopping? Do you force him to? I hate shopping > particularly with a woman. Mrs Loz and I usually shop together. I quite like shopping. She hates it. Mind you, since discovering internet shopping I just tend to do all food stuff online now.

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200084/recycling_and_waste/1667/bulky_waste_collection

Robert Poste's Child Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > HmB,you want to try wearing tights What make you think he hasn't? Or isn't, even. It is the weekend, after all.

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > ...it's gonna end in fooking tears aint it? I'm not so sure. The new Greek PM has publicly said that he doesn't want to exit the EU or come out of the Euro. And, if you aren't willing to walk away, your negotiating position isn't strong. The EU has had two years to prepare for Grexit - you can bet they have a plan in place. I suspect that a deal will be made to try and make both sides look good, but actually little will change.

To be fair, that was his original question, maxxi.

Boris Johnson - legend and diplomatic genius. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/01/30/boris-johnson-porn-islamic-state_n_6576974.html

With Friends like marlwood...

I dunno. Marinade him overnight in a lovely combination of thyme, garlic, Dimethylpolysiloxane, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Dimethylpolysiloxane and a nice dash of Citric Acid and we could be onto a winner. A nice dish of hydroxy-epoxy-foxy. Yum.

first mate Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > This would be a shame. Especially when the huge, blue building that is designated commercial space > ( next to Dulwich leisure centre) is allegedly to be torn down and made into high density flats. > What a farce. I'm sorry, but I see no value whatsoever in that commercial building. And, lets face it, London needs (much) more housing. Great leap forward, IMHO.