Whether they are dealing in commodities, exchange rates or oil the speculators push up the prices which can cause inflation. Do they have a useful purpose? Would the world be better off if they never...
Why do we not fit ABS brakes to F1 cars? Would this prevent the constant changing of tyre types from slicks, etc? It is obvious that very skilled racing drivers often lose control of their vehicle in...
Most Internet providers give a download limit and can charge heavily if you exceed the limit. Is there software available that can reside on your computer to check your download use?
"""UK retail sales fell in November, according to official figures, despite analysts' predictions of a rise. Sales were down 0.3% according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS)....
If the car hits a pothole and the brake and/or clutch is depressed a large metallic rattling noise comes up through the brake pedal. I suspect the clutch because the previous owner had the car through...
Now that Talk Talk Has taken over Tiscali existing deals are being transferred. People who were on £9.99 packages are given the option of a £19.99 or £14.99. Can anyone recommend a...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8406569.stm Do you agree with the 20mph speed limits in towns said to reduce accidents by 40%. or Do you think it may cause confusion to the driver with a multitude...
Whats the remedy for a high BP reading because of 'white coat syndrome'? Hospital requires a normal reading before willing to operate. When taken at home the reading is near to normal.
It was suggested in an earlier posting that with the advent of new satellite technology in 2010 a new system of charging motorists by the mile was imminent. The use of the hard shoulder is another...
Does the planting of masses of trees help with global warming? I have heard so many conflicting arguments about this I no longer know what to believe. The world is pleading with Brazil to keep its...
http://news.bbc.co.uk...ld/africa/8385845.stm The hijacking of this Greek Oil supertanker destined for the US is the latest escalation by these pirates. What pressure will the US put on the Greek...
http://news.bbc.co.uk.../business/8317020.stm Destitute people in England cannot pay to heat their homes in 2009. Should Brown concentrate on this as a priority rather than pledging £800m to the...
Well done AOG et al your idea of using the Army has been heeded Engineers are continuing to explore options on road connections, but in the meantime work is to begin on installing a temporary...
http://news.bbc.co.uk..._politics/8375439.stm Yet again it seems we need another inquiry into the reasons for invading Iraq. It is obvious to many Tony Blair is on trial and the findings will either...
Now that 6 bridges have collapsed and many more facing destruction causing misery to residents of the Lake District why can't the Army build pontoon bridges to ease the problem?
Like tallyot below I was also thinking about a rewire of our 3 bed semi. Can anything be done about the multitude of wire criss crossing the rafters in the loft. The previous owners has done some...