One of my pals' eldest has started Philosophy as one A Level option, and I was chatting about the Philosophy of Religion, and how it relates to Theology. And this came up ... People say prayers. But...
I am not a fan of the spelling and grammar police who pick holes in posts. I am guilty of typos, spelling and grammatical errors as much as the next ABer; as long as the meaning is clear then I tend...
Has justice been served?
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/14/world/asia/4-sentenced-to-death-in-rape-case-that-riveted-india.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0...
Which has the more negative effect on your kidney and liver? Could one be considered more safe than the other? The question is for the effect on adults rather than children. Just wondering
I had my results yesterday at the hospital for my scan and blood test for my prostrate. The scan was clear for my kidneys etc, but my blood test PSA for my prostrate read 11.9 which he said was quite...
Innocent little girls wishing to join the Brownies or Girl Guides may have to stop pledging their devotion to God because some parents have voiced objections. Can this forcing them onto the...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10280244/Translation-table-explaining-the-truth-behind-British-politeness-becomes-internet-hit.html
Any more?...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2416632/Muslim-students-banned-wearing-niqab-Birmingham-Met-college-security-reasons.html Was this college right to make this ruling? /// Imaani Ali, 17,...
anyone watch this, i haven't been able to watch both programmes right through, but i hope to do a catch up, presented by Simon Schama, who i like a lot, informative and accessible....
On Saturday night I met Darren McMullen (host of BBC's The Magicians, host of the Australian version of The Voice & many other programmes). To be honest I had no idea who he was but oh boy is he easy...
It occurs to me that the letter d is the only letter in our alphabet that in its lower case form has the loop to the left of the vertical and in its capital the loop is to the right, as d and D, is...
Hi all, wasn't sure where to post this query. At my place of work, each section/department has to put on a small performance at Christmas and the theme for this year is Musicals. I need some good...
Last week I went to visit one of my oldest friends (male) who was unwell. When I visit people I don't like to go empty handed - it is the way I was brought up. I took with me six iced buns I had made...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-Empty-CD-DVD-Storage-Cake-Tub-Case-With-Twist-Lid-Holds-25-Discs-NEW-/271025412223?pt=UK_Home_Garden_CD_DVDStorage_SM&hash=item3f1a5f987f I have occasionally seen this...
http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2013/09/tory-mps-ban-burqa-bill-reaches-parliament /// The bill states that "a person wearing a garment or other object intended by the wearer as its primary...
Dear all,(I'm in tears as I type this, with help from a dear friend.) It is with deep sorrow that I have to tell you all that my sight is deteriorating at a great speed, I am finding it increasingly difficul to read an email from you, I do not want you to think I am ignoring you when I don't reply. It is soo frustrating that even with aids I have to give in to defeat. ...