I'm with Bobajob - I think Disqus for all its faults was better. The lack of an answer function here is strangling debate. It's still worth reaqding for the thread headers, but it's no longer a major site for interactive debate. The idea of paying money for this seems to me a mistake!
If you quote the original post, using the quote button is the same as the old reply button isn't it?
I'm with Bobajob - I think Disqus for all its faults was better. The lack of an answer function here is strangling debate. It's still worth reaqding for the thread headers, but it's no longer a major site for interactive debate. The idea of paying money for this seems to me a mistake!
Agreed, though the quote link at the bottom left of each post provides some sort of answer mechanism. What it lacks is a link back to the original comment.
I'm with Bobajob - I think Disqus for all its faults was better. The lack of an answer function here is strangling debate. It's still worth reaqding for the thread headers, but it's no longer a major site for interactive debate. The idea of paying money for this seems to me a mistake!
Agreed, though the quote link at the bottom left of each post provides some sort of answer mechanism. What it lacks is a link back to the original comment.
You don't really need a link to the original though do you? It is quoted above your comment
I'm with Bobajob - I think Disqus for all its faults was better. The lack of an answer function here is strangling debate. It's still worth reaqding for the thread headers, but it's no longer a major site for interactive debate. The idea of paying money for this seems to me a mistake!
I cannot see that its that much better than new disqus, which seemed to be getting more sorted. Certainly it is a less fluid and dynamic discussion.
OK. I might try that, then I can use the same password I use for most things (where they don't have to be changed).
That is a seriously bad idea.
Here is a three-step guide to cybercrime:
1) set up website offering political and betting advice (or other goodies) 2) try username/email address + password combinations at other sites 3) profit
Unusual, as governments don't normally publish impact assessments as such.
No, it would be highly unusual not to produce an impact assessment for a policy of this significance.
The government refused to publish the IA for the NHS reform bill, as they said that experts who had given them candid advice, would in future not do so or limit what they said. Perhaps there are different types of IA, some which are released and some not or they only release parts of them.
Creative destruction. If the Telegraph can't get it right, they deserve to die.
One problem the Telegraph might face is that by blocking people like Plato who post links to its stories here and on other sites like Digg and Reddit, traffic flow is reduced so the site becomes less attractive to advertisers.
As an aside, here are some political betting prices...
South Shields
LD to lose deposit 5/6 Con to lose deposit 7/2
Turnout Over/Under 34.5% 5/6
Paddy Power
Maybe the Cons at 7/2?
My Heath Robinson guess at the turnout was 35%!!! If Paddy Power are using this site to help them price this up, please note that I am pulling numbers out of the air here!
I'm with Bobajob - I think Disqus for all its faults was better. The lack of an answer function here is strangling debate. It's still worth reaqding for the thread headers, but it's no longer a major site for interactive debate. The idea of paying money for this seems to me a mistake!
I cannot see that its that much better than new disqus, which seemed to be getting more sorted. Certainly it is a less fluid and dynamic discussion.
As an aside, here are some political betting prices...
South Shields
LD to lose deposit 5/6 Con to lose deposit 7/2
Turnout Over/Under 34.5% 5/6
Paddy Power
Maybe the Cons at 7/2?
My Heath Robinson guess at the turnout was 35%!!! If Paddy Power are using this site to help them price this up, please note that I am pulling numbers out of the air here!
What'll they give on an Independent winning? That's not a Ukipper, a local non party person.
As an aside, here are some political betting prices...
South Shields
LD to lose deposit 5/6 Con to lose deposit 7/2
Turnout Over/Under 34.5% 5/6
Paddy Power
Maybe the Cons at 7/2?
My Heath Robinson guess at the turnout was 35%!!! If Paddy Power are using this site to help them price this up, please note that I am pulling numbers out of the air here!
What'll they give on an Independent winning? That's not a Ukipper, a local non party person.
As an aside, here are some political betting prices...
South Shields
LD to lose deposit 5/6 Con to lose deposit 7/2
Turnout Over/Under 34.5% 5/6
Paddy Power
Maybe the Cons at 7/2?
My Heath Robinson guess at the turnout was 35%!!! If Paddy Power are using this site to help them price this up, please note that I am pulling numbers out of the air here!
What'll they give on an Independent winning? That's not a Ukipper, a local non party person.
Coral go 100/1
Thinking about that. No indication of who might stand yet, of course. Several Indies on the local council.
That's most peculiar. I got a strong rating by a similar method and it's not been a problem.
Not a technical sort of person, but are you logging in from the same device each time? Are you using a PC or something else? [I'm using the same desktop as usual].
I use the same password on an Apple desktop (firefox), Apple laptop (safari) and Blackberry (FKW) and it seems to work.
Unusual, as governments don't normally publish impact assessments as such.
No, it would be highly unusual not to produce an impact assessment for a policy of this significance.
The government refused to publish the IA for the NHS reform bill, as they said that experts who had given them candid advice, would in future not do so or limit what they said. Perhaps there are different types of IA, some which are released and some not or they only release parts of them.
I think it is the Risk Register the fox is thinking of.
As an aside, here are some political betting prices...
South Shields
LD to lose deposit 5/6 Con to lose deposit 7/2
Turnout Over/Under 34.5% 5/6
Paddy Power
Maybe the Cons at 7/2?
My Heath Robinson guess at the turnout was 35%!!! If Paddy Power are using this site to help them price this up, please note that I am pulling numbers out of the air here!
What'll they give on an Independent winning? That's not a Ukipper, a local non party person.
It is almost impossible for an independent to compete. In Eastleigh the Danny Stupple campaign was well funded with excellent literature and paid for distribution. He was probably the most articulate candidate and had a focused niche message. Still only got 700 votes.
A problem was that the media excluded him from things like the hustings.
Whatever - I won my 14/1 bets on him coming top of the "rest".
Bow to your knowledge and experience, Mr Smithson, but AFAIK there are no Indies on Eastleigh or Hants council. There are in S Shields, and the Progressive Party website seems to rate them. There's also the long-running "Monkey" business with SouthTyneside council.
The fundamental point is that marriage is a secular contract which Parliament can extend to whomsoever it sees fit. It's not something that religion has a monoploy over. We chose to have a full Anglican nupital mass, with the choir & trumpeter from Westminster Abbey. That worked for us - it wouldn't work for everyone.
I wish that the government had gone down the route of formally separating the secular and religious elements of marriage (allowing homosexuals to participate in secular marriage alongside everyone else, but giving the churches the right to decide who they would or would not celebrate). But to claim that Christians are a 'persecuted minority' is just silly.
@Charles, quite possibly - and looking at the poll internals, it has to be said that 2010 Labour voters and Methodists appear the most level headed and least "persecuted" of the bunch. Fewer Daily Mail readers?
I'm not particularly religious, for example I've never been to church outside Weddings & funerals, but I was quite surprised a the lack of religious programmes on tv yesterday. Just Melvyn Bragg talking about Mary Magdalene?
There are entire channels devoted to superstitions of all breeds, for those that want them. Me and my three-year-old are more than happy with the oriental mysticism of Kung Fu Panda.
Are you a real person or a parody? That was like an auto response from a Richard Dawkins wind up doll.
It was Good Friday. If its just a normal day then why is it a Bank Holiday? Have you replied to David Herdson, mocking him for the irrelevance of the point of his thread?.
A truly bizarre response, from one who himself never goes to church. I'm doing the gardening and cleaning out the shed. That's what Easter means to me. If people want to watch religious programmes, there are channels full of them.
The fundamental point is that marriage is a secular contract which Parliament can extend to whomsoever it sees fit. It's not something that religion has a monoploy over. We chose to have a full Anglican nupital mass, with the choir & trumpeter from Westminster Abbey. That worked for us - it wouldn't work for everyone.
I wish that the government had gone down the route of formally separating the secular and religious elements of marriage (allowing homosexuals to participate in secular marriage alongside everyone else, but giving the churches the right to decide who they would or would not celebrate). But to claim that Christians are a 'persecuted minority' is just silly.
Thry should allow atheist heterosexuals to have civil partnerships
In May 2012 Labour won all South Shields wards. There were 6 gains from Ind/Progressives. The closest fights were in Cleadon Park (Lab hold by 1%) and Beacon & Bents (Labour unseated Cllr Khan 43 to 35%).
In May 2011 Ind won 2 wards (Cleadon Park and Westoe) out of 10.
In 2010, on GE turnout, Labour won all wards.
In 2008, they won just 4 wards
In 2007, they on 7 wards.
In 2006, they won 7 wards
In 2004 all out elections, Labour elected 19 Cllrs out of 30.
I'm not particularly religious, for example I've never been to church outside Weddings & funerals, but I was quite surprised a the lack of religious programmes on tv yesterday. Just Melvyn Bragg talking about Mary Magdalene?
There are entire channels devoted to superstitions of all breeds, for those that want them. Me and my three-year-old are more than happy with the oriental mysticism of Kung Fu Panda.
Are you a real person or a parody? That was like an auto response from a Richard Dawkins wind up doll.
It was Good Friday. If its just a normal day then why is it a Bank Holiday? Have you replied to David Herdson, mocking him for the irrelevance of the point of his thread?.
A truly bizarre response, from one who himself never goes to church. I'm doing the gardening and cleaning out the shed. That's what Easter means to me. If people want to watch religious programmes, there are channels full of them.
I just made a neutral remark about there being almost no special programming on the main 5 channels due to it being Good Friday, you chose to reply with a pisstake of religious people.
But as you did, are you aware that there are lots of people, old people in particular, who dont have sky or virgin, therefore don't have channels full of religion. As the UK is supposed to be a Christian country, and it was a religious holiday, it's not really that far fetched to think there might be a mention of it on state tv.
But really, why do you feel the need to comment so often when I write things that you disagree with but don't want to debate? Just ignore. Do you go into every shop you pass and tell the staff you don't want to buy anything?
"Thry should allow atheist heterosexuals to have civil partnerships"
Why only atheists? Why not people of a religion, if they want to undertake such a thing?
If the state must have a role in personal relationships, and for Inheritance Tax purposes I suppose it must, then I think Mr. Charles has the best solution - divorce (if you'll pardon the term) the secular bit that the state is interested in from the religious.
As an aside, its very, very quiet on here today. Not that I miss a certain punter posting repetitive, smeary rubbish every ten minutes, but, golly, in six years here I don't think I have seen it as quiet as this.
I'm not sure that every modern politician would have acted as Pontius Pilate did. Tony Blair would have gone ahead and ordered the crucifixion without all the faffing around with hand-washing, floggings and trips to Herod - because "I just felt it was the right thing to do".
"Thry should allow atheist heterosexuals to have civil partnerships"
Why only atheists? Why not people of a religion, if they want to undertake such a thing?
If the state must have a role in personal relationships, and for Inheritance Tax purposes I suppose it must, then I think Mr. Charles has the best solution - divorce (if you'll pardon the term) the secular bit that the state is interested in from the religious.
As an aside, its very, very quiet on here today. Not that I miss a certain punter posting repetitive, smeary rubbish every ten minutes, but, golly, in six years here I don't think I have seen it as quiet as this.
Yes, sorry I meant open to everyone, just thought it would appeal to atheists more...
Here is a tweet that would apply to us pb people more than your average bear
James Martin (@Pundamentalism) 30/03/2013 12:47 Actually, 'not talking about it' is only the 617th rule of Bureaucracy Club.
"Actually, 'not talking about it' is only the 617th rule of Bureaucracy Club."
Which reminds me, it is about time we had another round of PB diplomacy. The good Dr. Palmer mentioned this a while a go but nothing seems to have come of it. Anyone interested in a game? Email me on HurstLlama at gmail.com
Thry should allow atheist heterosexuals to have civil partnerships
My proposal was that *everyone* needs to have a secular marriage if they want the tax/other benefits in the eyes of the state. If some people want a religious ceremony as well, all power to them
Mercedes should go well there too. They were strong in Malaysia and Rosberg had a boringly easy victory in Shanghai last year, plus the circuit should be a good one for the FRIC (Front Rear Inter-connected suspension).
My proposal was that *everyone* needs to have a secular marriage if they want the tax/other benefits in the eyes of the state.
Might be coming to Ireland indirectly, there the Catholic Bishops are threatening to refuse to perform the civil part of weddings if gay marriage is brought in. Reading through the submissions to the Constitutional Convention on this subject is quite interesting.
Thry should allow atheist heterosexuals to have civil partnerships
My proposal was that *everyone* needs to have a secular marriage if they want the tax/other benefits in the eyes of the state. If some people want a religious ceremony as well, all power to them
Yes, that seems like a great solution to the problems posed. I hope it happens
Yes, that seems like a great solution to the problems posed.
Tbf allowing certain religions to carry out legally binding weddings has not proved to be a huge problem. The vast majority have shown themselves to completely reliable in carrying out the role.
My proposal was that *everyone* needs to have a secular marriage if they want the tax/other benefits in the eyes of the state.
Might be coming to Ireland indirectly, there the Catholic Bishops are threatening to refuse to perform the civil part of weddings if gay marriage is brought in. Reading through the submissions to the Constitutional Convention on this subject is quite interesting.
"Actually, 'not talking about it' is only the 617th rule of Bureaucracy Club."
Which reminds me, it is about time we had another round of PB diplomacy. The good Dr. Palmer mentioned this a while a go but nothing seems to have come of it. Anyone interested in a game? Email me on HurstLlama at gmail.com
You mean like a Parley, Mr Llama? Belike and all that!
"Proud to be Scottish, proud to British; he sees no contradiction."
Neither do I, and nor do most other members of the Scottish National Party. Scotland is part of an island called Great Britain, and barring the invention of a very large chainsaw, will remain so after independence.
Contrary to the apparent belief of some, Britain is not the name given to whatever political state London happens to be capital city of at any given time.
"Proud to be Scottish, proud to British; he sees no contradiction."
Neither do I, and nor do most other members of the Scottish National Party. Scotland is part of an island called Great Britain, and barring the invention of a very large chainsaw, will remain so after independence.
Contrary to the apparent belief of some, Britain is not the name given to whatever political state London happens to be capital city of at any given time.
"I meant I was just reporting the comment, which I thought was interesting."
I know. And I was simply vocalising my bemusement that you thought it was interesting, given that it was an uncontroversial statement of the bleedin' obvious.
Britain is not the name given to whatever political state London happens to be capital city of at any given time.
I think you'll find that we can carry on calling it 'Britain', post separation, if we darn well like....and not a lot you can do about it - heck, you're even volunteering to have bank notes with 'Bank of England' on them.....how English 'British' can you get?
Yes, that seems like a great solution to the problems posed.
Tbf allowing certain religions to carry out legally binding weddings has not proved to be a huge problem. The vast majority have shown themselves to completely reliable in carrying out the role.
It seems to me that the state must evolve as society does, else it will not be relevant, and it cant afford for that to happen. I dont think the church has to evolve at the same speed as society, and most of the people in it dont really want it to. So best to do away with the masquerade of politicians pretending to be religious and religious folk following society's trends through gritted teeth, at least then everyone will know where they stand.
A parley is exactly what I mean. Even though it is a word invented by the French, who it should be remembered thought eating bits of frogs, cruelty to geese and urinating in the street were neat ideas. Diplomacy is such a great game because its rules are few and everything else are merely guidelines, but talking is the only way to win. Diplomacy is also unique in that it is impossible to win unless your opponents help you.
Britain is not the name given to whatever political state London happens to be capital city of at any given time.
I think you'll find that we can carry on calling it 'Britain', post separation, if we darn well like....and not a lot you can do about it - heck, you're even volunteering to have bank notes with 'Bank of England' on them.....how English 'British' can you get?
"I think you'll find that we can carry on calling it 'Britain', post separation, if we darn well like"
Oh absolutely. Factual inaccuracy is not against international law - as we know, the German Democratic Republic was not particularly democratic. If you get what you darn well like, it'll be a bit like that, Carlotta.
Delighted to see that you're as full of the joys of spring as ever, by the way!
I dont disagree but that evolution can happen whether or not religious ministers etc. are entrusted to carry out marriages that are recognised in law. I cant see a particular problem that separating religious and civil marriages fixes. (Though I dont have strong feelings about it either way.)
"I meant I was just reporting the comment, which I thought was interesting."
I know. And I was simply vocalising my bemusement that you thought it was interesting, given that it was an uncontroversial statement of the bleedin' obvious.
"Oh dear, we're back to the 'oppressed' of 'North Korea' again......"
Good grief, are PB Tories now claiming that the people of North Korea aren't oppressed? I know that the Kim Jong-un regime are your cousins on the political right, but even so...
Marcus Aurelius refused the purple unless Verus got it at the same time. Technically it was at the same time, but it only happened because of Aurelius' insistence.
Less contentiously: how many emperors willingly abdicated?
Dr. Prasannan, yes... and no. It's contentious, but for the purposes of this quiz I'm going to say no.
Well, if it wasn't Commodus who the heck do you think it was?
Yours faithfully
Frustrated of Hurstpierpoint
Frustrated in Ilford North too, arrrragh!
P'raps Mr. Dancer means that Commodus was BORN in the purple (and co-ruled with Marcus Aurelius for a number of years) so the next one to ASCEND the purple would be Pertinax?
Marcus Aurelius refused the purple unless Verus got it at the same time. Technically it was at the same time, but it only happened because of Aurelius' insistence.
Less contentiously: how many emperors willingly abdicated?
Mr. P, so one then, and you're right about it being Diocletian (though he later regretted it when his wife and daughter [separate people] were in the power of a successor and he could do nothing about it).
Who was the first emperor to be succeeded by his brother?
Ahead of County elections..here's the annual basic allowances for Cllrs Nottinghamshire 12,908.40£ Northamptonshire 6,692.26
I do hope voters ask why these (both Tory controlled) councils have such a huge disparity in allowances.....its not like they are miles apart or of different sizes.....
One day, Mr. Dancer, I am going to come North armed with a purse of monies and a moderate sized halibut. I shall buy you a drink with the former before I beat you to death with the latter.
Whiooowhoooooooeeeeeeewhooooooooooeerrwwwhhooommmmmnnnnnnn n n mm....m....
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to tramadol, if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you have ever attempted suicide. Do not take tramadol while you are intoxicated (drunk) or taking any of the following: alcohol or street drugs, narcotic pain medicine, sedatives or tranquilizers, or medicine for depression, anxiety, or mental illness.
The forecast for tomorrow has shifted to an easterly wind from north-easterly making the 3/1 on offer for the Boat Race winning time an even more attractive proposition. I would not estimate the winning time to be in the 16 40 somethings. Ability to hedge on 17-17:59 still available too.
Whiooowhoooooooeeeeeeewhooooooooooeerrwwwhhooommmmmnnnnnnn n n mm....m....
You should not take this medication if you are allergic to tramadol, if you have ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol, or if you have ever attempted suicide. Do not take tramadol while you are intoxicated (drunk) or taking any of the following: alcohol or street drugs, narcotic pain medicine, sedatives or tranquilizers, or medicine for depression, anxiety, or mental illness.
Good luck!
it hadn't been available very long when I had to deal with someone who was addicted to the stuff. Personally I wouldn't touch it.
@TSE - Not only is before the Lagershed, it's before the OrangeJuiceShed...
I've not been to bed yet. So my body clock is buggered at the moment, I went to an 80s all nighter last night.
Reflex ?
Also I highly recommend The importance of being Ernest & Life of Brian to everyone. Not seen the film up top but it was very good. I suppose we'd all like our politicians to do what is right instead of whats popular, but doing the right thing per se doesn't neccesarily win elections ;(
Interesting interview with Andy Murray in today's Times magazine. Proud to be Scottish, proud to British; he sees no contradiction.
He is certainly in a minority and no great example for Scotland and not sure many peo;e care a jot what his opinion is. I have not heard many people who care a jot one way or the other, I would expect most English , Welsh , etc to have same opinion. For him making millions he has to appeal to everybody.
"Actually, 'not talking about it' is only the 617th rule of Bureaucracy Club."
Which reminds me, it is about time we had another round of PB diplomacy. The good Dr. Palmer mentioned this a while a go but nothing seems to have come of it. Anyone interested in a game? Email me on HurstLlama at gmail.com
Count me in for Diplomacy.
For all boardgamers, check out this epic essay on the joy of monster games, I was gripped from the opening paragraphs:
Talking of tramadol (which is a very effective pain-killer) the NHS has become a complete shambles since the Tories took control. It was pretty widely expected that Lansley would be a disaster but at least Jeremy Hunt didn't seem weighed down by the same ideological baggage. No he was just incompetent. James Naughtie had it about right....
AS Britain shivers through the coldest Easter ever, experts say we could be heading for a new Ice Age.
Their frosty prediction comes as the Met Office has warned that temperatures will remain up to 10C below average until about April 20 – not just the UK, but in the rest of the world as well.
Experts have declared the start of 2013 the coldest for 208 years, and they reckon it could become a whole lot colder.
Russian scientist Dr Habibullo Abdussamatov from the St Petersburg Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory claimed it is proof we are heading for a “mini Ice Age”.
He said: “We are now on an unavoidable advance towards a deep temperature drop.” According to Dr Abdussamatov, the Earth cools and warms in 200-year cycles.
The last big freeze, known as the Little Ice Age, ended in 1805. And he claims the next freezing period for the Earth will begin next year.
Tramadol - extract from one of the best websites out there (www.drugs.com)
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Nausea and constipation occur within the first 90 days of therapy in 40% and 46% of treated patients, respectively. Vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, anorexia, flatulence, abdominal pain, and dry mouth have also been reported.
Nervous system
Seizures have been reported in patients receiving the normal recommended dose. The risk for seizures is increased with doses above the recommended range.
Nervous system side effects occur frequently. Dizziness, headache, and somnolence have been reported in more than 25% of treated patients during the first three months of therapy. CNS stimulation, including nervousness, anxiety, tremor, agitation, euphoria, emotional lability and hallucinations, has also been reported. Confusion, sleep disorders, and coordination disturbances have been reported in less than 5% of patients. Seizures have been reported in over 200 cases. Cases of long-lasting delirium have been reported in two elderly patients. A case of serotonin syndrome triggered by tramadol has also been reported.
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects including pruritus (11%) have been reported. Rash and urticaria have occurred rarely.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects including urinary retention and urinary frequency have been reported in less than 5% of treated patients.
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects including tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension have been reported rarely.
Hypersensitivity
The use of tramadol is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergy to any opioid.
Hypersensitivity side effects including anaphylactoid reactions have been reported after first doses of tramadol as well as in patients with a documented history of codeine allergy. Angioedema has been reported rarely.
Other
Other side effects including withdrawal symptoms and, rarely, auditory hallucinations have been reported. A case of vocal cord closure has also been reported.
Metabolic
Metabolic side effects including hyponatremia have been reported
I have put your name down for the next PB Diplomacy game. It should be fun, the last series was. Just a word of advice, if Andy Cooke joins in do not trust the b'stard! He lies like a hairy egg. I mean you expect Doc Palmer to be a SoB at the diplomacy table, him being a former world champ at the game and a politician to boot, but for plausible lies, treachery and out right-double dealing Mr. Cooke has him beat by a country mile.
On the subject of giant games, I remember spending a week's leave playing SPI's Wellington's Victory - it took the two of us a whole day just to set up. I also played War in the East with all options; that took even longer and I might very well have won (as the Germans) had not the bloody cat got into the gaming room when we went to the pub. Hexes, cardboard and dice are great, but a computer is moggie proof.
Anyway, just remember if you met Andy Cooke at the Diplomacy table whatever he says he is lieing.
Nearly every prescription med I've taken over the last few years has had a 'warnings' list looking something like that. Maybe they just cover themselves for everything, so that they can't be blamed for anything.
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Here is a three-step guide to cybercrime:
1) set up website offering political and betting advice (or other goodies)
2) try username/email address + password combinations at other sites
3) profit
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-social-care-bill-2011-combined-impact-assessments
South Shields
LD to lose deposit 5/6
Con to lose deposit 7/2
Turnout
Over/Under 34.5% 5/6
Paddy Power
Maybe the Cons at 7/2?
My Heath Robinson guess at the turnout was 35%!!! If Paddy Power are using this site to help them price this up, please note that I am pulling numbers out of the air here!
They did mess me about with my password, though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6T7zKWDr4v0
A problem was that the media excluded him from things like the hustings.
Whatever - I won my 14/1 bets on him coming top of the "rest".
http://www.comres.co.uk/polls/C4M_Cpanel_Results_Feb_2013.pdf
Some of the frenzy is just ridiculous.
The fundamental point is that marriage is a secular contract which Parliament can extend to whomsoever it sees fit. It's not something that religion has a monoploy over. We chose to have a full Anglican nupital mass, with the choir & trumpeter from Westminster Abbey. That worked for us - it wouldn't work for everyone.
I wish that the government had gone down the route of formally separating the secular and religious elements of marriage (allowing homosexuals to participate in secular marriage alongside everyone else, but giving the churches the right to decide who they would or would not celebrate). But to claim that Christians are a 'persecuted minority' is just silly.
"Footballer comes out as gay and feels he has to leave the game:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2013/mar/29/robbie-rogers-coming-out-gay
Lord Carey, this is what a persecuted minority feels like.
In May 2011 Ind won 2 wards (Cleadon Park and Westoe) out of 10.
In 2010, on GE turnout, Labour won all wards.
In 2008, they won just 4 wards
In 2007, they on 7 wards.
In 2006, they won 7 wards
In 2004 all out elections, Labour elected 19 Cllrs out of 30.
But as you did, are you aware that there are lots of people, old people in particular, who dont have sky or virgin, therefore don't have channels full of religion. As the UK is supposed to be a Christian country, and it was a religious holiday, it's not really that far fetched to think there might be a mention of it on state tv.
But really, why do you feel the need to comment so often when I write things that you disagree with but don't want to debate? Just ignore. Do you go into every shop you pass and tell the staff you don't want to buy anything?
Why only atheists? Why not people of a religion, if they want to undertake such a thing?
If the state must have a role in personal relationships, and for Inheritance Tax purposes I suppose it must, then I think Mr. Charles has the best solution - divorce (if you'll pardon the term) the secular bit that the state is interested in from the religious.
As an aside, its very, very quiet on here today. Not that I miss a certain punter posting repetitive, smeary rubbish every ten minutes, but, golly, in six years here I don't think I have seen it as quiet as this.
Here is a tweet that would apply to us pb people more than your average bear
James Martin (@Pundamentalism)
30/03/2013 12:47
Actually, 'not talking about it' is only the 617th rule of Bureaucracy Club.
Which reminds me, it is about time we had another round of PB diplomacy. The good Dr. Palmer mentioned this a while a go but nothing seems to have come of it. Anyone interested in a game? Email me on HurstLlama at gmail.com
F1: McLaren expect progress in China:
http://www.espn.co.uk/mclaren/motorsport/story/104567.html
Mercedes should go well there too. They were strong in Malaysia and Rosberg had a boringly easy victory in Shanghai last year, plus the circuit should be a good one for the FRIC (Front Rear Inter-connected suspension).
(I'll get me wedding train!)
Neither do I, and nor do most other members of the Scottish National Party. Scotland is part of an island called Great Britain, and barring the invention of a very large chainsaw, will remain so after independence.
Contrary to the apparent belief of some, Britain is not the name given to whatever political state London happens to be capital city of at any given time.
What?
After Marcus Aurelius, who was the next man to ascend to the purple (ie become emperor)?
Others may feel both Scottish and British in an identity sense - without resorting to an atlas....
I know. And I was simply vocalising my bemusement that you thought it was interesting, given that it was an uncontroversial statement of the bleedin' obvious.
No wonder, given that half the aristocracy were born in Egypt or Swaziland.
A parley is exactly what I mean. Even though it is a word invented by the French, who it should be remembered thought eating bits of frogs, cruelty to geese and urinating in the street were neat ideas. Diplomacy is such a great game because its rules are few and everything else are merely guidelines, but talking is the only way to win. Diplomacy is also unique in that it is impossible to win unless your opponents help you.
Belike. Aaargh!
Oh absolutely. Factual inaccuracy is not against international law - as we know, the German Democratic Republic was not particularly democratic. If you get what you darn well like, it'll be a bit like that, Carlotta.
Delighted to see that you're as full of the joys of spring as ever, by the way!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M0hogZyRyU&
I dont disagree but that evolution can happen whether or not religious ministers etc. are entrusted to carry out marriages that are recognised in law. I cant see a particular problem that separating religious and civil marriages fixes. (Though I dont have strong feelings about it either way.)
Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Doctor Who, and the Pembrokeshire coast.
Good grief, are PB Tories now claiming that the people of North Korea aren't oppressed? I know that the Kim Jong-un regime are your cousins on the political right, but even so...
Yours faithfully
Frustrated of Hurstpierpoint
Marcus Aurelius refused the purple unless Verus got it at the same time. Technically it was at the same time, but it only happened because of Aurelius' insistence.
Less contentiously: how many emperors willingly abdicated?
P'raps Mr. Dancer means that Commodus was BORN in the purple (and co-ruled with Marcus Aurelius for a number of years) so the next one to ASCEND the purple would be Pertinax?
Aurelius was de facto emperor when Antoninus Pius died, and would only become de jure emperor if Verus got the purple too.
Two ? (Diocletian, willingly, and Maximian, not so willingly).
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Verus
Who was the first emperor to be succeeded by his brother?
One day, Mr. Dancer, I am going to come North armed with a purse of monies and a moderate sized halibut. I shall buy you a drink with the former before I beat you to death with the latter.
Good luck!
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The forecast for tomorrow has shifted to an easterly wind from north-easterly making the 3/1 on offer for the Boat Race winning time an even more attractive proposition. I would not estimate the winning time to be in the 16 40 somethings. Ability to hedge on 17-17:59 still available too.
Also I highly recommend The importance of being Ernest & Life of Brian to everyone. Not seen the film up top but it was very good. I suppose we'd all like our politicians to do what is right instead of whats popular, but doing the right thing per se doesn't neccesarily win elections ;(
For all boardgamers, check out this epic essay on the joy of monster games, I was gripped from the opening paragraphs:
http://boardgamegeek.com/thread/940888/a-life-altering-game-deserves-this-kind-of-session/page/1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL1nxsIfsrU
Their frosty prediction comes as the Met Office has warned that temperatures will remain up to 10C below average until about April 20 – not just the UK, but in the rest of the world as well.
Experts have declared the start of 2013 the coldest for 208 years, and they reckon it could become a whole lot colder.
Russian scientist Dr Habibullo Abdussamatov from the St Petersburg Pulkovo Astronomical Observatory claimed it is proof we are heading for a “mini Ice Age”.
He said: “We are now on an unavoidable advance towards a deep temperature drop.” According to Dr Abdussamatov, the Earth cools and warms in 200-year cycles.
The last big freeze, known as the Little Ice Age, ended in 1805. And he claims the next freezing period for the Earth will begin next year.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/306368/
An unusual source for such a news item - has anyone seen a similar quote? A bit of a death knell for global warming if true.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Nausea and constipation occur within the first 90 days of therapy in 40% and 46% of treated patients, respectively. Vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia, anorexia, flatulence, abdominal pain, and dry mouth have also been reported.
Nervous system
Seizures have been reported in patients receiving the normal recommended dose. The risk for seizures is increased with doses above the recommended range.
Nervous system side effects occur frequently. Dizziness, headache, and somnolence have been reported in more than 25% of treated patients during the first three months of therapy. CNS stimulation, including nervousness, anxiety, tremor, agitation, euphoria, emotional lability and hallucinations, has also been reported. Confusion, sleep disorders, and coordination disturbances have been reported in less than 5% of patients. Seizures have been reported in over 200 cases. Cases of long-lasting delirium have been reported in two elderly patients. A case of serotonin syndrome triggered by tramadol has also been reported.
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects including pruritus (11%) have been reported. Rash and urticaria have occurred rarely.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects including urinary retention and urinary frequency have been reported in less than 5% of treated patients.
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects including tachycardia and orthostatic hypotension have been reported rarely.
Hypersensitivity
The use of tramadol is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergy to any opioid.
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Other side effects including withdrawal symptoms and, rarely, auditory hallucinations have been reported. A case of vocal cord closure has also been reported.
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I have put your name down for the next PB Diplomacy game. It should be fun, the last series was. Just a word of advice, if Andy Cooke joins in do not trust the b'stard! He lies like a hairy egg. I mean you expect Doc Palmer to be a SoB at the diplomacy table, him being a former world champ at the game and a politician to boot, but for plausible lies, treachery and out right-double dealing Mr. Cooke has him beat by a country mile.
On the subject of giant games, I remember spending a week's leave playing SPI's Wellington's Victory - it took the two of us a whole day just to set up. I also played War in the East with all options; that took even longer and I might very well have won (as the Germans) had not the bloody cat got into the gaming room when we went to the pub. Hexes, cardboard and dice are great, but a computer is moggie proof.
Anyway, just remember if you met Andy Cooke at the Diplomacy table whatever he says he is lieing.
Nearly every prescription med I've taken over the last few years has had a 'warnings' list looking something like that. Maybe they just cover themselves for everything, so that they can't be blamed for anything.
Quiet on here.