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I was somewhat concerned that suicide rates would significantly increase due to the current economic collapse. However, it seems that somewhere in Britain, the concept of suicide has become somewhat of a popular trend. First, a teenager commits suicide live online and now, a reality show displays assisted suicide on tv. Is this legal? Is this even appropriate? |
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But still, isn't watching NICE BOAT worse? (you know what NICE BOAT refers to, right? )
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2008-12-20, 07:33 | Link #1166 |
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The US will now adopt new credit card rules that help demote deceptive practices. |
2008-12-21, 19:22 | Link #1167 | |
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Additionally non-violent crime has dropped, while violent crime has risen. Great! |
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2008-12-21, 21:18 | Link #1168 | |
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2008-12-21, 22:25 | Link #1169 |
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With the pound at an all time low, it's the cheapest occasion to come and visit.
I dunno what stats kakashi's basing that off, but britain (wales, scotland and england) is as dangerous as most countries, just take some street smarts with you to be safe. As for London, 2008 has been a tragic year for stabbing deaths, esp for under 18 year olds. I think those deaths happen all the time, only this year, the media has targeted and reported as many as they can (especially within London) so it looks like a sudden rise of knife related murders. Saying that minato, no matter where you are in life, if it's the wrong time and place, a person is doomed. I've heard all kinda of scary tales about the New York subway, but i used it everyday for the week and a half while I was sightseeing and was fine *shrugs* Just made sure to be alert around me.
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2008-12-22, 20:20 | Link #1170 |
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So, this is what Bush's justice is all about? Over a simple shoe toss, the Iraqi journalist is now suffering 36 hours of continuous beating. How horrible.. |
2008-12-22, 22:28 | Link #1172 | |
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Besides, have you ever been to the council estates of Portsmouth? You should try it sometime. Drunk brits are everywhere, perhaps English are somewhat worse than the Scottish (tho the two top cities there are known for violence) London is definitely no picnic either, so try not to exempt it like that. And footy fans for most part are just rowdy and boisterous, alcohol doesn't even need to play a part if we're insulting the other team, that's just part of the game Hooligans sadly exist and serve no purpose but to start fights and cause violence. Again, they are everywhere, organised and strike where ever they feel like. @ Shadow Not a simple shoe toss. Quote:
Until January, Bush holds the position of the leader of one of the most powerful nations on this planet. His lack of intelligence, his hatred, his lame ass decisions, his attacks, the misery he's inflicted on others does not change this very very potent fact. What he has done is lost absolute respect from most people where he's just a joke, but until January, he still represents the United States of America, and any attack at him or any other foreign leader would cause some serious backlash. The torture aspect may be the doing of the locals there under their own laws, not necessarily a direct influence from the US government. Who knows, but the man knew the risks he'd endure when he decided to attack another with a weapon. (A knife is just knife when cutting vegetables. A hammer is just a hammer when hammering in nails. Once intent to physically harm another is applied with the item, it becomes a weapon. Same applies for the shoe)
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That said, it does seem very attractive to visit the country now, but with my luck, by the time I have time to spare, the pound will probably have rebounded (like the greenback did when I visited the United States in October). Quote:
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For the most part, violent crimes tend to happen in densely populated urban areas. However, Britain is far larger — and much more diverse — than London. In many parts of the country, take the Cotswolds or Wessex for example (ie, the rural areas), you'd hardly notice any "violence" or urban decay. At most, you'll need to avoid uttering jokes about inbreeding, otherwise almost anything else goes. Touristy areas like the Lake District, Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford are pretty safe. Oxford, in particular, benefits from being a university town. Farther north, Liverpool and Manchester are rougher than York, but if you're a Beatles or football fan, you'd feel very much at home. As for Scotland, Glasgow is rougher than Edinburgh, but Glasgow is frankly no worse off than most northern cities that have suffered decades of crumbling industry. *nostalgic sigh* Maybe it is indeed time to bring forward my plans to revisit Britain in 2010. |
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2008-12-23, 00:36 | Link #1178 | |
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Reflections by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan The following is an excerpt of the statement from Emperor Akihito, released by the Imperial Household Agency on the occasion of his 75th birthday on Tuesday. Quote:
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