Earl Aelfheah

Very excited. It's going to be great to have a cinema just round the corner.

Tedious Louisa

Whilst we have a representative of Picturehouses on the forum..... is there any truth that you're looking to open another cinema up the road in Forest Hill?

How do you know whether you're one of the first 1000?

About the same as manufacturing then. gsirett Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- In 2011, the FS sector contributed > nearly 10% to this country's GVA; between > 2005-11, the FS sector contributed 122 BILLION in > tax revenues to the exchequer[1] > > > In hard times, we always look to blame others. > > > [1] (source > https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s& > source=web&cd=3&ved=0CDYQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww > .parliament.uk%2Fbriefing-papers%2Fsn06193.pdf&ei= > EMvDU7zvGIXW0QXm74DYBA&usg=AFQjCNEZiCnQQfOfYGl83B2 > 2ondDPz4_iw&sig2=8kaKBJxLk5eE8Nvt5mS_6g)

Not allergies, 'intolerances'. You're forgetting School catchment areas too. Seabag Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I quite like house prices rising by 20% > > It makes diner parties way more interesting, well > that and talking about allergies.

I don't know, is it? Seems you're starting the rumour, so you should must have some idea, no? Personally I am no fan of Carluccios. Whatever happened to the sushi rumour?

There was a lady walking down the middle of the road this morning, reading her phone messages and seemingly oblivious of where she was. I slowed down and cycled past, giving her a wide birth and she looked up and 'tsked' me! Robert Poste's Child Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > People crossing the road without looking. > Nightmare when you're cycling. Maybe it's an urban > thing - people so attuned to road noise they think > they can tell when something's coming without > looking - but bikes are nearly silent. Atlantic > Road in Brixton is particularly bad, almost as if > some people think there's a pedestrian zone > between the two parts of the market. Yesterday > someone walked off the pavement BACKWARDS in front > of me.

If all the teachers, firefighters etc. who were striking yesterday, left to get other jobs we'd be in a bit of a pickle don't you think?

It was built up too much and now I'm disappointed. Thanks for the update though :-) Jah Lush Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > rahrahrah Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > So what is happening on North Cross Road you > > teases. > > Pop up Mediterranean tapas restaurant will be > opening in the evenings at Prettys from the July > 12th. Run by some rather nice French peeps. > > Happy now? ;-)

EDF's Law - 'As an EDF discussion grows longer, the probability of the term 'Guardianista' or 'middle class' being used as a pejorative approaches 1' RosieH Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > What's the Guardian equivalent of Godwin's Law?

So it's some kind of 'middle class' indulgence not to take pleasure in seeing girls involved in street prostitution (which by any measure is an extremely dangerous trade)? Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > But what is the alternative? Do we take this > tired, middle-class, Guardianesque > thinktheyknowitalls approach? > > "These poor women - look at them. They have no > other option in life but to prostitute > themselves." > "What should we do?" > "Ban prostitution!!" > > I understand why you are uncomfortable, but > really, all we can so is make it as safe as > possible and listen to the workers themselves and > what they want/need.

Are you questioning that I find it depressing, or that many prostitutes haven't made an entirely free choice to work the streets? Or are you attacking a straw man?

I don't believe that many prostitutes make a genuinely free choice to work the streets. Addiction, a history of abuse and direct coercion often plays a role. For some people I guess it's just difficulty seeing any alternatives. It can be debated ad nauseum and people will have their own views on it, but personally I think it's depressing.

I'm not sure it's all that funny. It's a pretty dangerous and depressing trade which many are forced into. Mike Dodd Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Tuesdays are Bog Off night

I stubbed my toe... how ironic. NOOOOOOOOOOO.

People on busy trains apparently unaware that hey are wearing a backpack... swinging around cluelessly - like a chuckle brother carrying a ladder.

I'm not sure what problem Google Glass is trying to solve. Seems to just be another piece of expensive kit I really don't need, but will inevitably end up wanting despite of myself. I resent it.

Alanis Morissette's song 'ironic', which consists of listing a lot of things which are in no way ironic and then asking 'isn't it ironic, don't you think?' in a rather smug voice.

So what is happening on North Cross Road you teases.

I like the French House, but the decor?. Part country cottage, part industrial, part psychedelia / 60s pop. All rather muddled IMO. Should have gone for the full on 1960s look, but guess budget restricted them from changing too much. Food is good though and it has very friendly service. Hope it does well.

Cinemas eh? They're like buses.

More surveillance state

A bucket full of fag ash from a taxi? That's a lot of smoking. I thought cabbies weren't allowed to smoke in their vehicles anyway. I wonder whether it's related to the bottles of orange liquid?

There have been bike thrives operating in the area using an ane grinder to cut through chains. You may want to have a look around in case it's someone stealing a neighbours bike.