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Exactly. Although the fires weren't hot enough to melt the steel they were hot enough for it to lose much of its load bearing strength. good article here. http://www.tms.org/pubs/journals/jom/0112/eagar/eagar-0112.html

Here are some interesting predictions and analysis for the seats gained / lost across Europe (not just UK). More information and charts: http://albertonardelli.tumblr.com/post/86303987115/the-final-eu-election-polls-in-6-charts http://www.electio2014.eu/pollsandscenarios/polls http://news.electio2014.eu/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/PollWatch2014-tables-20-May-2014.pdf http://www.parties-and-elections.eu/eu.html http://www.votewatch.eu/

They have a whole separate terminal for business and first class passengers, not just a separate lounge. Very comfortable, clean and good food, bars and duty free. Still not much to do though. http://www.qatarairways.com/global/en/premium-terminal.page

UKIP will undoubtedly do much better in terms of seats in the European elections than in the council elections. I expect the Greens to do well also. There is a degree of irony in the fact that UKIP will be more fairly represented under EU elections processes than in UK national ones.

You're hysterical when you get shown up - its always the same routine - claim victory and then get abusive. Be less preachy and condescending and use a bit of independent thought man. You'll be taken more seriously.

Heres a EU primer for you - this one courtesty of Richard Corbett. You should exercise a bit of free thought and read less media guff. http://www.richardcorbett.org.uk/key-issues/meps-job/ Initial proposals for EU legislation are researched and put forward by the European Commission, which is also responsible for carrying out EU policies once they have been adopted. This executive body is composed of 28 individuals, proposed by EU national governments and approved by the European Parliament. The Commission holds office for five years, subject to Parliament’s continuing approval. It can be dismissed by Parliament during its term of office. Part of an MEP’s job is to keep tabs on the executive Commission and on the civil servants working under the authority of the Commission — the famous Brussels bureaucrats. In fact, the total number of civil servants working for the Commission is fewer than work for a medium-sized city council — contrary to tabloid mythology! Nonetheless, they must be held accountable. Commissioners and their civil servants regularly appear before European Parliamentary committees to be questioned, to explain what they are up to and to be cross-examined. Key facts The European Commission is a small body, with fewer employees than Leeds City Council. It has no legislative power. It can only make proposals to Parliament and Council, and carry out what is agreed. Commissioners are held to account by Parliament, and are regularly called to be cross-examined by Parliamentary committees. Parliament approves or rejects the appointment of the Commissioners, and can dismiss them.

Thing is Pap you only defeat people in your head. Most other people just snig ger at the replies. The 'unelected branch' is the European Commission. It is the EU's civil service (you know those evil staff who work for parliament). The commission implement decisions of the European Parliament (which has just been voted on).

I wasnt expecting one at all. I was expecting UKIP to pick up a number of some seats as a protest vote against the Tories - exactly the same as you see in every mid term election. They have done less well than my modest expectations for them.

So proportional representation is fairer and more democratic? We only have it in the European elections because the EU insist on it yet UKIP attack them for being undemocratic.

sure there is change in the numbers, just as at every election - but not the major seachange the pundits have been speculating on.

UKIP have so far won 89 seats out of the 21,000 council seats in Britain. Oh **** its a world changing earthquake.

Its a heady media brew - change in leadership, players to world cup, supposed turmoil behind scenes, successful manager lured away, ex chairman putting in from sidelines Krueger has said he wont promise what he cant be sure of delivering. He cant yet be sure that the manager wont demand to leave if he gets a better off from a bigger club. Players leaving and arriving is largely down to the manager. What exactly do you expect Krueger to say that has certainty rather than guff calming fans nerves for a few weeks until stuff happens anyway and everyone then slates him for lying?

Is "nothing has changed" not a valid opinion then? He's right nothing has changed. UKIP poll highly in 'protest' elections and fade away again at general elections. If we had proportional representation it would be a different story - but we don't, so its not.

But its the same as in every other year. In any event the deadline for buying and selling players is well after the deadline for renewing season tickets - so events now are a poor guide to what happens next season.

If Farage becomes PM does he deport his wife and child or quickly backpedal?

My favourite part from that hologram vid is just after 1.00mins when he claims holograms have shadows.

You can also just try phoning Sony customer support. Toshiba sent me a new remote control for a tv free of charge after the guarantee period had expired.

What, where Labour increased its seats and retained overall control with more than double the conservatives' seats and UKIP won 0?

Pap. Can you start accusing posters of being paid government agents and typing "Shill! shill!" over and over again? I liked that part. It was entertaining.

Quite. The speed they are allowed to fly at at low altitude, the speed its technically safe to fly at, and the speed its technically possible to fly at are three different things. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/speed-likely-factor-in-wtc-collapse-25-02-2002/

Its alright guys, the WTC planes were just holograms. Phew! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jCiQVnbwfc

Labour have gained over 100 seats so far whilst the Conservatives have lost 100 and UKIP only gained 90. Obviously its nowhere near the gains Labour need, or should have at this stage of a government, but lets not pretend it isnt the Tories who are damaged by UKIP.

The increase in military spend post 2001 was relatively minor. Certainly less than Reagan's in the 1980's. Like most conspiracy guff, this one doesn't survive even cursory inspection.

Ta. I went to vote at 9pm in the village hall and it was busy. Car park packed, queue to vote. Really surprising since a lot of residents are retired and would mostly vote earlier in the day.

When are the European results declared? do we have to wait until every country has voted?