Jeremy

The "ough" in slough and ploughman is the same.

I'm inclined to agree with quids. He wouldn't want to lose face by returning after his flounce royale. Has was an eloquent, articulate guy, and a lot of his posts were worth reading. But he could also be rude and condescending, and his frequent manipulation of statistics was a particular bugbear!

Probably only a matter of time before we all watch almost any movie we want on-demand.

jrussel Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > you have been involved in what I hope will be a unique and revealing piece of research! Can't wait to read it. You'll have to give us the publication date though, because I don't usually pick up the Metro.

Exactly, Charlie. It is an asset to the area, and I know it means a lot to Sue, Davide, and others. I think live music is important. Let's hope this can be solved without too much more mud-slinging.

I think there are two separate issues, which are both important. Equality of opportunity, and ensuring good living standards for all. They are both forms of (in)equality, but need to be tackled in different ways. As SMG says, there are a limited amount of more highly skilled/higher paid jobs available. There will always be people who earn less than others. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't strive for equal opportunities, regardless of background. Agree totally with carnell's remark about fitting grades to a distribution, but maybe that's going a bit too far off topic! (?)

UnderhillOliver Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > anyone else noticed that the clientle in the Bishop has been going down recently? On Friday/Saturday, yes. But not just the Bishop, it's the whole "strip".

mockney piers Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > electric chair which is utterly horrific Yes, you're right... it is horrific. On a physical level it could maybe be worse than stoning. But it's the public/ritualistic nature of stoning which sets it apart IMO.

You could give a kid the best education in the world, but it wouldn't help them if they are surrounded by negative influences in their home and social lives. It is indeed a very difficult problem to address.

In Cleggy's speech today, he announced that he believed the key was in education. "Fairness means that no one is held back by the circumstances of their birth. Fairness demands that what counts is not the school you went to or the jobs your parents did, but your ability and your ambition. In other words, fairness means social mobility". I think there is a bit more too in than just schooling though...

However, if they had been listening properly, they would have realised the the gloopy fallout from the deceased marshmallow-based humanoid had lubricated the rails to such an extent that the screeching had completely disappeared.

I had exactly this problem in a previous property. The insurance company's loss prevention guys determined that the tree was causing a problem, and they then contacted the neighbours directly to arrange removal. Contrary to DulwichFox's experience, it was all resolved very easily.

It might seem paranoid... but every time I take bottles out to the recycling box, I silently question the wisdom of leaving a big box of glass bottles right outside the house.

Surely we are stretching the definition of journalism here!!

Stoning to death as punishment for adultery is definitely worse than death by electrocution as punishment for murder! Not that I agree with either, of course. Also, I suspect that Iran would have unreported/unofficial executions which wouldn't show up on lists like this.

What is a porn journalist?

Unlikely to be reliable.

Brendan Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Well you could argue that in a country where so > many people rely on council housing it is > discrimination to treat them differently. Why did you suggest it then?

Is this what they're making over in Shoreditch? http://www.gearfuse.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/knitted-ash-evil-dead.jpg

You've done a great job, sorry you're unable to post any longer.

ludoscotts/EDdownunder - nice to be proved wrong!

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womanofdulwich Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think Waynettas last one is Night Owls by Edward Hopper. Close - Nighthawks.

Not sure why you're jumping on me and not Brendan - I was simply taking his idea and running with it. Anyway... private housing is not the same as council housing, adjusting private rents to suit people's budget is a silly suggestion. We are talking about government assistance... offering people help which is in line with their needs. But you manage to twist this into something quite the opposite. This isn't debate, this is arguing for the sake of it. Type first, think later. I'm out!

I don't think it will suck the money back in. Neither will it suck the card back in, if you leave it in the slot. I'm not sure you'll get anywhere trying to return the money to the bank either, seeing as you don't know who the person banked with. By all means speak with the operator of the cash point, but frankly, I doubt they'll give a toss.