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...and have absolutely nothing to do. How do people keep themselves entertained during the day? I've walked round the house several times, I've rearranged the cushions on the couch. I've exhausted all possibilities, it seems. Having nothing to do, makes me seriously feel like there is nothing...

Wondered what everyones thoughts were. I don't remember the rail network when it was public, so don't really have a frame of reference. The current costs, for me at least, seem high; and the service is incredibly dependent on which station/company operates their. Would more nationalised rail...

So, in and amongst the various lists and drinks organising, I know that bluemoon likes a good old fashioned debate. Previously there have been topics on governmental spending, the deficit, government debt (etc). I remember a while back there was a bit of furore when the topic of an "aging...

So recently the European court passed a ruling stipulating that employees who work on a comission basis must be paid comission while they are on holiday. Just wondering what everyone's thoughts were. My thoughts are, it probably will just result in a shifting of comission structures, so a...

Article from the Independent, citing a survey recently conducted, discusses popular misconceptions held by the public. Interesting read, anyway. Looks likely there is an element of probability neglect or observational selection bias going on in most of us: <a class="postlink"...

For anyone with an interest in the financial markets, Michael Lewis (Author of "The Big Short", "Moneyball" and "Liar's poker") has released a new book called "Flash Boys". Its basically a claim into the idea that high frequency trading firm's have meant that stock markets are now basically an...

Blues, I'm sure you'll be as happy as I was to discover our newest front-page coup!

Hi all, just need a bit of advice. My missus has got a job paying 99K just out of uni. I've asked one regular member to this board, and he was about as much use as a chocolate fire guard. So, considering shes earning at least 25K more than I will...should I chuck her? Regards, Roaminblue

Apparently.... <a class="postlink" href="http://www.thelocal.es/20131030/welcome-to-londons-cheapest-suburb-barcelona" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.thelocal.es/20131030/welcome ... -barcelona</a>

I've been asked to do some efficiency analysis into the banking sector. In particular I need to conduct financial statement analysis, take into account operational expenses, the impact of restructuring programmes (etc) Just wondering if any accountants may be able to give me a push in the right...

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A bit different this, but its always nice to hear about the good rather than the bad. Some photos in the link <a class="postlink" href="http://tribune.com.pk/story/614333/muslims-form-human-chain-to-protect-christians-during-lahore-mass/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...

Pretty cool video of some students in the US and a project they undertook on behalf of a teenager with a brittle bone disease http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1jbEvhFzQM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Heard about this on five live just now, its a confession video of a drink driver. Found it to be pretty interesting so thought I'd share. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmpK_EshSL4 <a class="postlink" href="http://becauseisaidiwould.com/saveyourvictim/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...

Friday night I had the fortune to engage in a particularly raucous night. Luckily enough I drank a sensible amount, refrained from making an idiot of myself, made certain to not try and chat up women who were way out of my league, managed to jump on the last train home (just as the doors were...

How much do you need get? Been averaging four and a half/five hours a night for a couple of months now... ...its not enough.

Now that I have some free time, I've decided to try and learn a bit more about trading stocks and shares. Currently just getting my head around it, I have an incredibly limited knowledge but am just trying to learn a bit more about the fundamentals, and how best to research companies. From what...

Do any of you have any experience with lodgers? Ive had to have lodgers for the past year due to my financial situation. This last lot have been a nigjtmare, culminating last night in an argument and them saying their leaving. I'm happy that they are, but a bit stressed about finding a new...

So, the image below is actually one of a concave face. Most people see it as a convex face, because our mind subconsciously brings out human facial features. Sort of like a cognitive short cut (the face on mars etc) The optical illusion doesn't, however, affect schizophrenics. Their minds do...