katie1997

SeanMacGabhann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If miliband was someone you liked you would blame > the media for underrepresenting him > > The next 12 months or so is not the time to score > political points. No opposition leader of any hue > is going to get any traction. Sure they could > jump up and down and oppose this and that, and > that may yet happen but it would be very > productive. do you mean unproductive, Sean? I think Ed is finding his feet as leader of the Opposition. He has recently been on paternity leave and thats a private time for people. As media is now reporting on a coaltion government - its not all about Cameron, there's the Libdems in the spotlight too, could be a factor in people's perceptions? Cameron can get away without pandering to the traditional right of his party, eg on Europe, in order to 'appease' the coalition and argue the case for strong government. Perhaps that factor brings less difference between policies of Government and the Oppostion to the fore.

Having read most of the thread from start to finish (responded above only on north sea revenue), I fully agree with James B's points on energy efficiency and ????s on nuclear - spot on. There is a need for investment in other renewable technologies too (not wind); I personally support deep-sea drilling also. Loz got it right - the human race needs energy, in a variety of sources.

Unlike the UK, Norway has sensibly invested proceeds from their NS revenue. Their petroleum fund is now huge, mainly due to rising oil prices, so they have nothing to worry about when it comes to providing for state pensions. Apart from the understandable concerns over diversity - and security - of our energy supplies, we need to have greater awareness of our energy use and become more energy efficient (eg better home insulation).

PS Cue Ruffers who, for all we know, possibly invented the world's most popular search engine :));-)

RosieH Wrote: -------------------------------------------------- > Ahem, katie, I don't like to boast, but I have > been using it for a couple of years now, I think > even before you arrived honeypie :)) ;-) ahem, I know my username is misleading to some but I can assure you I was born before Google was incorporated ... :)-D :)-D:)-D:)-D :)-D :)-D :)-D :)-D :)-D :)-D :)-D PS what time does NX market close on a Saturday? Anyone? RosieH? :)) :))

RosieH Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hey ruffers, you're stealing my material! ahem. in that case ... hey RosieH, you're stealing my material

Good King Wenceslas looked out On the feast of Stephen When the adverse weather conditions lay round about Deep and crisp and even Brightly shone the moon that night Though the (adverse) weather conditons were cruel When a poor man came in sight Gath'ring winter fuel "Hither, page, and stand by me If thou know'st it, telling Yonder peasant, who is he? Where and what his dwelling?" "Sire, he lives a good league hence Underneath the mountain Right against the forest fence By Saint Agnes' fountain." "Bring me flesh and bring me wine Bring me pine logs hither Thou and I will see him dine When we bear him thither." Page and monarch forth they went Forth they went together Through the cold winds wild lament And the adverse weather (conditions). "Sire, the night is darker now And the wind blows stronger Fails my heart, I know not how, I can go no longer." "Mark my footsteps, my good page Tread thou in them boldly Thou shalt find the winter's rage Freeze thy blood less coldly." In his master's steps he trod Where the adverse (weather) conditions lay dinted Heat was in the very sod Which the Saint had printed Therefore, Christian men, be sure Wealth or rank possessing Ye who now will bless the poor Shall yourselves find blessed. PS I'm singing along ...

Q. Are rice cookers really worth it?

DICKENSMAN Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > They have to be easy and comfortable to spend > close time with too. Quite.

Sue - look no further than the wonderful Gowlett where they serve them perfectly, as if they get asked this every day and without any fuss. none of this having to explain it a million times, no, no, no, NO, NO, NOT FUCKING GINGER fucking ALE :))

RosieH Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > You really have to have an awful lot of cupboard > space to bother... Move the fish kettle out of the way and its not too much of a problem. Its a bugger when neither asparagus or, er, fish, is on the menu that eve though.

... and on a more serious note, if you have any pets (and I don't necessarily mean wabbits), they can provide an amazing source of comfort and are lovely to be around, making you feel more content and at ease with the rest of the world around you.

sequinned boob tube hot pants high heels leg warmers (optional) 'big hair' wig (preferably in a different colour and style to your own) glitter cream eyeshadow (lots of) lipgloss (as above) hairbrush full-length mirror loud, cheesy disco tunes (flashdance, eye of the tiger, fame ) partner safely away on 'business trip' two bewildered cats

Ladymuck Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Crikey - don't mention rice cookers on here - > you'll set someone off LOL! yeah like but in a good way LOL personally, I simply cannot live without my asparagus steamer (well, from May-June anyway)

When I'm on the 176, I sometimes think how great it would be if I could use arrow keys to direct the bus away from its route and stop outside my front door instead. (thread makes me think of those futurists and theories about the Singularity ... hurts my head trying to imagine the future)

leatherrecliner Wrote: > i have opened this topic on what is the difference > between a leather recliner chair and a traditional > chair. > > pls share your thoughts One posts on internet forums, the other doesn't. Edit: or maybe they do.

Terry Thomas esq Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I say That's harsh.... but no mention of the ON > switch Katie... did he not know how to turn you > :-$n > > What a bounder Tel, there's a lot of bounders out there, or so I hear, I'm sure you could teach them a thing or two :)

Who was it that said 'all women should have an OFF switch'? ( oh, might have been my ex...) (6)

Happy Birthday Georgia :)-D

There are a few houses on Uplands and Barry Road with Christmas decorations already up :X (Not ED-specific but the UK's leading pharmacy chain has had a 'Festive' sandwich* on offer since, oh, let's see, sometime around mid-September!) * edited to say, there's more than one. And they don't look the least bit mouldy.

Posh people, Narnia. That's who.

... a mass brain drain of Ireland's top talent?

Well done Mick Mac - that's very impressive indeed. Was wondering if you'd managed to do it so far! Hope you have a truly fab December :)

A very happy birthday to legalbeagle, hope you're having a great time xx

6. My friend drowned in a bowl of muesli. A strong currant pulled him in. ....thus ruling out all possibility of a cereal killer on the loose.