Just saw their add on the TV, thought what's that? Found their website, it was very vague, nothing there about who they were or how they started or why or anything. Turns out it is Scientology apparently. Barstewards.

I changed gas provider recently, and the old one sent me a letter with a cheque for the credit balance remaining on my account. An identical letter and cheque just arrived in the post, so obviously someone's made a mistake. Each cheque is for a few hundred pounds (I must remember to send in meter readings in future). Where do I stand legally? If I deposit both cheques, is it theft or fraud...

NOVEMBER 18, 2008, 11:26 P.M. ET Larger Inmate Population Is Boon to Private Prisons By STEPHANIE CHEN Prison companies are preparing for a wave of new business as the economic downturn makes it increasingly difficult for federal and state government officials to build and operate their own jails. The Federal Bureau of Prisons and several state governments have sent

A trial has just ended in New Zealand with three adults, including the childs mother, being found guilty of horrific abuse resulting in a three year olds death in a case very similar to the killing of Baby P. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7734932.stm I wonder how the sentences handed out in the two cases will compare? Svenne

I stand by my abuse claims, says judge being sued by mother over contents in her 'misery memoir' Ugly By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 3:37 PM on 18th November 2008 A judge being sued for libel by her mother over claims of childhood abuse today insisted: 'Yes, I was abused for years.' But Constance Briscoe, a leading barrister, admitted she had made some

I wouldn't give her the excuse of having mental handicaps, I've heard some of the things she's said on her facebook and friends reunited profile and she is quite frankly stupid but the things she says are not unheard of or even extraordinary apart from being really, really chav like and stupid. She says things like "Sorry I haven't been online for a while, all last week I was busy being a dirty...

I had some minor building work done on my house by a tradesman who gave me a estimate (verbal and written ). The work was supposed to take 2 full days, he actually completed the work in only half of the estimated time, and the job by his own admission was much easier than he thought. However when he presented his final invoice the bill was the same as the same amount as his estimate it had not...

Jon Gaunt sacked over 'Nazi' jibe By Vicky Shaw, PA Tuesday, 18 November 2008 Jon Gaunt described a councillor as a 'Nazi' and an 'ignorant pig' during a debate on foster care policy David Sandison

As previously reported on this newsgroup, AOL are not delivering the promised service to their users. Just as with my own experience, in which AOL eventually admitted they were throttling down my internet speed, so reports are coming in from all over the country. I know AOL may have covered themselves in their t&cs', but the essence of the contract; the appeal of broadband speed as a sales...

Hi All, I'm a newbie here obviously, but have searched around on the forum to find advice about my situation but couldn't find anything specific. I just have a couple of questions that if someone could help I would appreciate greatly. 1) Our landlord never provided us with details of the deposit scheme our deposit is being held in. Our lease ended very recently and I'm having trouble getting...

This slag Karen Matthews is a total wreck; she's twenty years younger than me and looks the same age, and I'm not in the best of nick. Her daughter has clearly been neglected; she has rotten teeth and is obviously fat. Let's hope they take her away, regenerate her and give her to a decent family. Talk about trash, seven kids by five different men. Anyone like to guess what sentence she'll get?

Ar wrote: " New laws will make it illegal to pay for sex with women "controlled for another person's gain" such as a pimp, trafficker or brothel owner. They will receive a criminal record and a large fine and will have no defence by claiming they did not know the woman was controlled. "

The Homophobic Hate campaign by English Churches Housing Group (ECHG),Hammersmith & Fulham Council and The Metropolitan Police is still continuing – at the moment my tormentors think it is acceptable to run a Hate campaign and they do not think they have done anything wrong. The authorities know who I am, but they think it is acceptable for a group of people to run a homophobic hate...

In article 584521c0-0481-45e9-b8a6-48b7183052f9 @x16g2000prn.googlegroups.com, Turk182 says... Can anyone here suggest another imaginative way of giving them a warning before going to the police - and remaining anonymous in case of repercussions. **** em. Report them. I have reported people in the past and I have no qualms about it whatsover. As a commercial driver, I've seen more...

Why not mind your own buisnes? "Turk182" wrote in message ... She's a woman in her early 60's, single, not working though has a boyfriend who is younger who turns up and stays often. They share a love of alcohol and rows. If people complain about the noise they usually quieten up - until...

"Ar" wrote in message ... A UK judge states the obvious that the UK has no border controls (except for the English who want to get in/out of this **** hole New Liebour created). This what you get when you deliberately operate an "Open Borders (tm)" policy to depress the UK workers wages and living standards, whilst at the same...

A new four-part documentary series following the lives of would-be Barristers started on BBC2 last Friday (with the remaining one-hour long episodes on BBC2 Fridays at 21:00). "The Bar is one of the most powerful professions in the country, producing prime ministers, millionaires, campaigners and the judges who shape our law. It is a glamorous world which attracts thousands of would-be...

Webmanager_CritEst wrote: Stick him in a bag and beat him senseless, (3?) Early in the morning! Take away his iPod 'till he blubbers, Early in the morning.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/17/europe/EU-Britain-Organ-Donors.php Smart people.

HI guys, what's the position regarding communication between a man and wife in the UK ? Can a spouse be forced to testify against their other half, and if so in what circumstances. Or does UK law have no concept of what the US tend to call "spousal privilege" ?