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Do we need a contempt of the police law

A lot of silly talk going on in the media about the judge who over-ruled a charge against someone who swore at the police. He rightly pointed out that the policemen were unlikely to have suffered...

SpikeyBush

Smoking whilst driving

A hot topic I don't doubt. Thousands of you do it. Here is my argument for it being outlawed. After being involved in a non-fault accident which immobilised my vehicle I got everyone out. I'd seen on...

The Builder

Christmas pressie idea.............

I'm putting together an AB Emergency Kit for those out-of-hours times when even Chuck is sleeping. It will be available at the Answerbank shop........ invaluable for those times when no one is on...

Elderman

Do you Know What Your Life Will Be Tomorrow

Over the years, I have learned to be open and honest This can be the hardest part, even if you truly feel for the person talking to you. When someone distressed comes to you, do you jump in with...

jomifl

Replacement 10 commandments

Following on from another thread and not wanting to hijack it, any suggestions for a replacement set of commandments, any number, any or no religion.

Kayless

Why do we have drought issues?

http://news.sky.com/h...news/article/16113351 In a nation where it's always hissing down, how can we possibly be short of water? Where does it go?...

bleedingvalve

duck weed problem

Hi folks, I dont post very often. We have a small fishpond in our garden which my family and I love but its got a problem with duck weed. How do I get rid of this as it spoils being able to see the...

Nummy

for anyone who does crafts...

What do you do with the finished articles? For example, if you make cards, do you only make enough cards for yourself use? If you do embroidery or cross-stitch, do you give the finished results as a...

Kassee

clever children

Are children of today more clever than their parents or grandparents were. We always hear in the papers about more going to University, or more children getting higher grades at GCSE and more A levels...

bazzard

christmas poem

Am looking for a Nativity poem for children, which includes the stable animals, angels, shepherds and kings. Any suggestions please? I have looked at the lyrics of well-known carols.

maggiebee

Long Lie

Finished an overnight Samaritans shift at 4 am, have slept for 6 hours but am still kna**ered. Must be my age, seems to take me a while to recover these days. No rude replies please, remember I have a...

bednobs

your oldest appliance

hi, i was just reading the thread about towie's electric carving knife going strong since the 70's and i was thinking what i have, and if it could beat that. Just remembered i have an electric whisk...

venator

A plea to Elderman, Truthabounds, Sith and Goodlife

The First Church of Answerbank is one month old today - you can access it by clicking on the red letters here - Ab Editor We need about 65 posts to achieve the magic 500. Could you visit us, please,...

woodelf

A Big Favour?

Please may I ask a Big Favour? Please could someone go into Amazon and look in Books using for their search the title Keeping the World Away and it should be the first entry and it is the paperback by...

Bobbisox

arhhhh NOOOOOOOO, just recieved my first Christmas card,

This is surely not right..:-( Postie has just been...

jake-the-peg

Do we need a Domain for the religous?

I notice that there will be a .xxx domain for porn er sorry adult content shortly. It leads me to wonder if we need one for other mind damaging material like religion. I thought things like...

Bobbisox

a joke? or is it true?

Teaching Maths in Britain 1. Teaching Maths In 1970 A logger sells a truckload of timber for £100.. His cost of production is 4/5 of the price. What is his profit? 2. Teaching Maths In 1980 A...

Kayless

Sir Cliff.....not cool enough??

http://news.sky.com/h...news/article/16111523 What a snooty sh0wer this new radio station must be, Sir Cliff is a legend! comments please!...

codswallop

Watercolours

I'm thinking about trying to paint.......in watercolours.Is there a "pie chart" of colours that gives a visual of what result you would get by mixing certain colours?It's something I was...

albaqwerty

Smoking Ban in Cars

Sorry, no link. When they crack down on mobile phone use in cars which is illegal, I'll give it some serious thought. (Ok mobile's with ear phones or whatever they are called is allowed)...

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