Which Americanism(s) that have crept into the English language, do you hate the most? The one that jangles my nerves the most is when people want to buy something in a shop and say "Can I get a"...
The Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, a man who knows how to grab the headlines, claimed the "social and sexual" revolution of the 1960s has led to a steep decline in the influence of...
Why do we refer to ships and cars as being female? Someone has recently referred to a second forum by the same people as being a 'sister' site.....why not a 'brother' site? I know all the ideas about...
...If you do not agree with the self appointed "correct" liberal thinkers? Or worse if you dare to expose some data that is a little inconveneient to the current trendy lefty thinking?
Which phrases or sentiments do you see spouted most frequently on this site? Give us your suggestions. Once we've come up with a list, post any sightings of them on this thread (doesn't have to be the...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-102243 4/Couple-turn-spare-bedroom-Hindu-temple--attr act-50-000-visitors.html There seems to be no comment from the local council, should they need planning...
paying ?500+ a week for criminals to have a soft life in jail ..3 meals a day ..tv .. fone ..drugs ..but are not interested in caring for the elderly who have paid in to the system ..or for drugs to...
I am saddened to see that my very fave artist has died -I am really in tears -I have all her paintings -in postcards lol One of a kind -I really am so sad -she made me laugh so much. Unique !!!
http://uk.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idU KL2570113320080525 Boris Johnson has decided to kill the agreement that resulted in Londoners on income support getting cheap fares! Was this in his...
How would those countries who do not support the banning of cluster bombs feel if they were dropped closer to home? PM Brown should be applauded for taking a stance. What is Cameron's view?...
I now find that I can no longer locate past postings other than going into MY PROFILE and scrolling back. I have put several questions on AB in recent weeks but cannot find them by typing in the...
Was discussing this at work. There is a lot of science that can't be proved (eg - the universe is expanding - but into what). I will never see an atom and have to take it on faith from scientists (or...
Once summer arrives young children often enjoy a quick dip in their paddling pools. One woman has been told though, that if she wishes to continue to let her children and others enjoy a splash about...
