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any thoughts/views?

do u think that observations in the natural sciences have some kind of connection to a mind independant reality? does the reality condition the observations?

anotheoldgit

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles /news/news.html?in_article_id=494661&in_page_i d=1770 How can Poland get any useage out of their young conscripts when they only have to serve 9 months?...

anotheoldgit

Another shooting

Why haven't we heard more of this shooting on the News? I heard a snippet a few days ago but nothing since.

Loosehead

Jails full.....

Over crowded jails. Can the full weight of the AB intellect help out the government here? The BBC online Poll had 71% saying build more jails, anyone have a more creative solution? My twopenneth...

Loosehead

NHS what should it be for?

With the Virgin repair question in the news and below, I was wondering should the NHS exclude things that are not necessary generally? (or charge as if private) eg 1 - Fertility treament 2 - Tattoo...

naomi24

The Farce of Fortress Britain

What an ill thought-out plan. Won't a potential bomber get around this by avoiding stations with high security in place, and simply boarding the train elsewhere?...

smudge

Virginity repairs on the NHS....

Amazing that the NHS can find the money for virginity repair operations, when others who are genuinly in pain, have to wait so long for the treatment or medication they need & in some cases never get!...

vehelpfulguy

Expan the EU - what a ghastly thought

Accordingto BBC web site David Milliband has said the following: Foreign Secretary David Miliband has suggested the European Union should work towards including Russia, Middle Eastern and North...

wizard66

home education

A few of you on here will know that my son and stepson are home educated. Im just interested in hearing your views on home education . Since taking my son out of school about four years ago, Ive...

smithy69

motorway undertaking

I have literally just been caught on the motorway for dangerous driving - I was undertaking. I have 6 point (2 x 3 speeding points) on my license. Does anyone know what I am up against and have any...

harley_Husky

washing liquid.

does anyone remeber a demonstration in science at school, where the teacher did something to Washing up liquid and it banged or exploded ....?? Regards all night time ABers ! Eddie

fletcher.5

terrorism

I would appreciate positive feedback from this statement. We are aware that not all Muslims are terrorists. But are all terrorists Muslims?

lovejoy

jonatnan aitken

I've just read that this jailbird is to be appointed to a position in law concerning prisoners what are the tories going to come up with next , perhaps giving giving jeffrey archer the job of touring...

Cockney_si

electrocution in swimmng pools

Scenario:- A normal size swimming pool filled with water with an underwater electric lamp that had the cover removed and the bulb taken out but power was on and power was still flowing to the lamp...

AB Asks

If and when it's possible, should human cloning be allowed?

There have been news reports of a breakthrough in primate cloning, which has brought the possibility of human cloning a step closer. Should scientists be allowed to go ahead and clone a human, or is...

Sweep2k

Our survey says....

A "torrent" of negative stories has been revealed by a study of the portrayal of Muslims and Islam in the media, according to a report published yesterday. Research into one week's news coverage...

Bewlay Bros

I am perplexed at Browns speech on security.

Brown has just said he plans a whole new tightening of security to include sporting events, shopping precincts and even schools to combat any terrorist threats. Whilst I actually agree with him due to...

claymore

what is life?

we are always searching for planets where water might exist. Is there any possibility that life could start on a planet where water was not a prerequisite. could there be such a thing as non organic...

wired

Bird Flu

It's been announced tonight that there's another outbreak, do you think it's the beef marketing board hoping for a good Christmas?

msemma

MEM 3 pin Energy Saving Light Bulbs

Does anyone know where on earth I can get one of these extortionately priced lightbulbs for MUCH less than ?15 all in including VAT and postage? http://www.litebulbs.co.uk/product.aspx?Produc t=22002...

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