Paul Kennedy Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Almost panicked when I thought this topic had gone. Here is something I saw in todays Guardian although it could be debated where the daftness lies : "The British public gives more to a Devon-based donkey sanctuary than the most prominent charities trying to combat violence and abuse against women, a report released today by a leading philanthropy watchdog reveals. New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) has calculated that more than 7 million women have been affected by domestic violence but found that Refuge, the Women's Aid Federation and Eaves Housing for Women have a combined annual income of just ?17m. By contrast the Donkey Sanctuary, which has looked after 12,000 donkeys, received ?20m in 2006." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I think the donkeys are taking us for a ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 I'm not surprised. Most people have know idea of domestic violence and continue to live in their little bubble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 Guardian headline: Schools may be judged on teenage pregnancy rates...... Guess boys only schools will do well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 And girls in girls only schools would be OK apart from boys from boys only schools climbing over the walls. Happy Days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Remember them well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Daily Mail An RAF pilot crash-landed a ?69million fighter jet at 130mph after apparently forgetting to put the wheels down. The state-of-the-art Eurofighter Typhoon careered down a runway without its landing gear down and experts are now investigating how the accident could have happened. The pilot and the co-pilot, from 17 Squadron, were on a training exercised in California and miraculously walked away from the high-speed crash unhurt. The plane, which has a top speed of 1,500mph, was flying in to the China Lake air base. Wonder if he will have his wages docked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 If I were to do something similar with one of my employer's ships I wouldn't get my wages docked. In fact it would be more like what wages??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeway56 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Smells a bit like urban myth. I should imagine safety devices would be used to make sure things like that don't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Believe this aircraft is basically flown by computer, so they'll put it down to a glitch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P J Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Strange one this. It is perfectly legal to ogle a man's chest but not a woman's breasts, according to an unusual ruling on what constitutes voyeurism by a panel of leading judges at the Court of Appeal yesterday. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1962326/Breasts-not-for-looking-but-pecs-are-okay%2C-say-Court-of-Appeal.html#continue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 So what happens when people go on holiday and go naked or topless? It must be difficult not to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 When you read the case behind this ruling it's a bit disturbing. It demonstrates the world of difference between what is considered legal and what is common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted May 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 There are lots of "men" nowadays, with quite developed breasts; should they be made to wear a bra?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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