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Gender-Neutral Language Is A Must In Some Universities.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4372224/Now-students-lose-marks-using-he.html /// The terms 'mankind', 'manpower' and 'manmade' are frowned upon /// I wonder if we can no longer say "She's a...

Ric.ror

Nightmare Tenants

I'm just wondering why the landlords don't use letting agents? Surely this takes away any problems if you use a reputable firm...

anotheoldgit

Dr Who To Tick A Couple Of Boxes In Bbc's Quest For More Diversity.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/doctor-who-welcome-first-openly-10135519 /// "I remember watching TV as a young mixed race girl not seeing many people who looked like me, so I think being able to...

mikey4444

Women's Eyebrows

I saw a young-ish women in the Co-op this morning, that appeared to have shaved off her natural eyebrows, and applied them again, using a thick black pencil. They looked ridiculous and in no way...

gl556tr

"brasso"

Apart from polishing metal, I was advised -- ages ago -- that "Brasso" was excellent for another use. I still have the afore-mentioned, but I have forgotten for what purpose this could be applied as a...

RobNorth

Are We Losing Our Dress Sense?

Are the British losing their dress sense? I have seen many changes in fashion over the decades but people almost inevitably would turn out smartlly dressed. This no longer seems to apply......

gl556tr

English Language

The standards of both general English literacy and English grammar are often poor, at times atrocious....

MM305

Have You Ever Had An Interest That You Were (Internally) Forced To Like/get Into?

An interest (music, movies, TV, toys, Youtube videos, etc) that you have no idea why you felt interested in? but couldn't dislike it? Maybe something you felt uneasy/negative about at first, but then...

ToraToraTora

Can Someone Explain Why Some Think The Pm Is Not Elected?

I don't get it, did she apply for the job in Evening standard or something? The leader of the party in Government is the PM! Or have I missed something? I have voted in every election since I could...

Smowball

God It's Annoying When.....

When you get a load of dirty washing from wash basket in bathroom, take downstairs and put in machine, put detergent in and switch on- to then turn around and see you've dropped a sock half way across...

kvalidir

Is This Not The Most Morally Bankrupt Thing Ever, Even For Teeresa May?

Teresa May has actually threatened to potentially cease co-operation on security matters with EU member states if she doesn't get her own way to get a trade deal negotiated alongside 'divorce talks' (...

Khandro

Bbc Already Biased On Day 1

I have just looked at this morning's reporting online of Brexit in both the Telegraph and the BBC, has anyone looked? The Telegraph is full of optimism and the BBC is so down beat. High on the BBC UK...

ToraToraTora

Why Do Labour Have Such A Problem With Israel?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39443891 It is common knowledge that prior to WWII Hitler was sympathetic with the idea of an Israeli homeland so why is that such an anathema to Labour?...

emmie

I Didn't Think This Was Serious Until I Watched It On The News

would you buy a stick off a branch for £18 quid http://ews/uk-news/florist-ridiculed-selling-sticks-18-10118349...

mikey4444

Sats For Seven-Year-Olds Set To Be Scrapped

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-39436927 I am not a parent, but if I were, I would want to know how well my child is doing at school. But if they are not tested, how am I to know ?...

emmie

Would You Be Happy To Pay More For Your Takeaway Coffee

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-39436400...

kvalidir

So How Does Everyone Feel About Those Of Us Unhappy With Brexit Having 'opt-In Eu Citizenship'?

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-citizenship-keep-freedom-of-movement-guy-verhofstadt-chief-negotiator-opt-in-passports-a7465271.html?cmpid=facebook-post...

Mamyalynne

Night Night Song From Mamya♥

Close your eyes ............................♥♥♥ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv3IyfMvZIc...

JackWilliams129

Do You Agree With The Quote: 'the Lack Of Money Is The Root Of All Evil'? Why?

I don't think that money is the basic problem that we have today but what do you think about that ?...

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