You can't draw a direct correlation from quantity of alcohol consumed to blood alcohol level, because it depends on how quickly the alcohol is absorbed and then metabolised. In particular, drink… (View Post)

One reason why I think that direct government housebuilding would help is that it would force the housebuilders to innovative to reduce costs, rather than just sit on their arses and wait for the gov… (View Post)

I've long advocated a direct government role in housebuilding, but as FF43 says, where is the money going to come from? And even if they could find the money, and actually decide to do it, they&… (View Post)

This really is remarkable. I know a lot is going on at the moment, but it ought to be receiving more attention in Britain. Far from having turned a corner or fixed the foundations, or whatever the la… (View Post)

I see that the Russians have sent a submarine and other naval vessels to escort the tanker previously known as Bella-1. Why are they going to so much effort? (View Post)