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Immigration - I'm sick of it

It takes a Government joint committee and a BBC undercover probe to bring to light what anyone with a reasonable pair of eyes knew already… that illegal immigration is not only alive and well but flourishing, particularly in our area. About 5 miles from where I live (Feltham) the BBC found “more than 40 houses packed with illegal immigrants”, but no doubt the whole country is likewise peppered with houses converted into illegal flats. The joint committee concluded that in certain areas legal immigration at the levels forced upon us by our political masters was causing “significant concerns” and "public anxiety" (not taking into account illegal immigration). In the privacy of my own home or the sanctuary of the Pub I might choose more colourful ways to describe the loss of identity, the pressure on Public services and homes, the disruption the teaching of our children and the many other problems associated when mass immigration is shoveled upon us.I look forward to the publicly funded HCRE's predictable wail that these reports are racist, in the meantime Dr Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah, of the Institute of Public Policy Research, said he was disappointed by the committee's "negative conclusion" … Well, he would say that, wouldn’t he. Am I surprised to learn that an Asian born Labour Councillor has converted his home into illegal Flats? Not really.

Harley Buckner ● 6687d38 Comments ● 6678d

Where is he...?

Jim Lawes,that is.Erstwhile stalwart of this forum and roving reporter/photographer of the parish.I miss your contributions Jim.

Keith Iddon ● 6678d2 Comments ● 6678d

A soul seaching Test... Be honest with yourself

THE OUTLINE:This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally.The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision.Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous. Please scroll down slowly and give due consideration to each line. THE SITUATION: You are in England, Brentford to be specific. There is chaos all around you caused by a hurricane with severe flooding. This is a flood of biblical proportions. You are a young photo-journalist working for a major newspaper out on one of your first assignments. Youve become seperated from your colleagues and you're caught in the middle of this epic disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. However, you have an opportunity of shooting a career-making photo. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing into the water. Nature is unleashing all of its destructive fury. THE TEST: Suddenly, you see a man in the water. He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken down with the debris. You move closer... Somehow, the man looks familiar...You suddenly realise who it is... It's Gordon Brown! You notice that the raging waters are about to take him under forever. You have two options: You can save the life of Gordon Brown or you can shoot a dramatic Pulitzer Prize winning photo, documenting the death of the country's Prime Minister! THE QUESTION:Here's the question, and please give an honest answer... Would you select high contrast colour film, or would you go with the classic simplicity of black and white?

Harley Buckner ● 6681d7 Comments ● 6680d

Have a read of this..

USAJAIL - SOME INTERESTING READINGTO THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH JOE ARPAIO, HE IS THE MARICOPACOUNTYSHERIFF ( ARIZONA ) AND HE KEEPS GETTING ELECTED OVER AND OVER AGAIN.These are some of the reasons why:Sheriff Joe Arpaio created the 'tent city jail' to save Arizona from spending tens of millions of dollars on another expensive prison complex.He has jail meals down to 20 cents a serving and charges the inmates for them.He banned smoking and pornographic magazines in the jails, and took awaytheir weightlifting equipment and cut off all but 'G' movies. He says: 'They're in jail to pay a debt to society not to build muscles so they can assaultinnocent people when they leave.'He started chain gangs to use the inmates to do free work on county and city projects and save taxpayer's money.Then he started chain gangs for women so he wouldn't get sued fordiscrimination.He took away cable TV until he found out there was a federal court order that required cable TV for jails. So he hooked up the cable TV again but only allows the Disney channel and the weather channel.When asked why the weather channel,he replied: 'So these morons will know how hot it's gonna be while they are working on my chain gangs.'He cut off coffee because it has zero nutritional value and is therefore a waste of taxpayer money. When the inmates complained, he toldthem, 'This isn't the Ritz/Carlton. If you don't like it, don't come back.'He also bought the Newt Gingrich lecture series on US history that he pipes into the jails. When asked by a reporter if he had any lecture series by a Democrat, he replied that a democratic lecture series that actually tells the truth for a change would be welcome and that it might even explain why 95% of the inmates were in his jails in the first place.With temperatures being even hotter than usual in Phoenix (116 degrees just set a new record for June 2nd2007), the Associated Press reported: About 2,000 inmates living in a barbedwiresurrounded tent encampment at the Maricopa County Jail have been given permission to strip down to theirgovernment-issued pink boxer shorts.On theWednesday, hundreds of men wearing pink boxer shorts were overheardchatting in the tents, where temperatures reached 128 degrees.'This is hell. It feels like we live in a furnace,' said Ernesto Gonzales, an inmate for 2years with 10 more to go. 'It's inhumane.'Joe Arpaio, who makes his prisoners wear pink, and eat bologna sandwiches, is not one bit sympathetic. 'Criminals should be punished for their crimes - not live in luxury until it's time for parole, only to go out and commit more crimes so they can come back in to live on taxpayers money and enjoy things many taxpayers can't afford to have for themselves.'The same day he told all the inmates who were complaining of the heat in the tents: 'It's between 120 to 130 degrees in Iraq and our soldiers are living in tents too, and they have to walk all day in the sun, wearing full battle gear and get shot at, and they have not committed any crimes, so shut your damned mouths!'Way to go, Sheriff! If all prisons were like yours there would be a lot less crime and we would not be in the current position of running out of prison spaces.If you agree, pass this on.If not, just delete it.Sheriff Joe was just re-electedas Sheriff in Maricopa County , Arizona

Keith Iddon ● 6685d31 Comments ● 6680d

Camogie final this Sunday at Greenford

Tara Camogie Club are pleased to announce that their Junior team has made it to the Championship Final and will take on south London team Croydon at Tir Chonaill Park, Greenford.  Throw - in 12 noon.  All welcome.Tara have both Junior and Senior teams (based on standard rather than age) so welcome players of all standards.  Call Sheila 0777 1957341 or www.camogie.co.uk

Sheila Fernandes ● 6681d0 Comments ● 6681d

The darkness decends

Those around Ealing Road cannot have failed to notice how dark the streetscene south of the railway has become all of a sudden for parts of the day.The huge new development has shut out so much light and it is only half built and then there are even taller buildings to go up behind it.Did no planning officers take into account the impact of loss of light, wind vortex or loss of TV reception to such a large residential area?Hounslows Planning dept has really let us the local residents and council tax payers down.We should be compensated for this damage to the local environment.

Anthony Waller ● 6682d1 Comments ● 6681d

Racist taste buds...

More proof of the pillocks in the race industry,if any were needed, taking over every aspect of our increasingly exasperated lives.Page 11 of The Times today carries a story which states that in a guide produced by the National Children's Bureau 'Children who reject foriegn food may be showing signs of latent racism....nurseries are told to watch children's reaction to a culinary tradition other than their own'.I wonder if this will apply to foriegn babies,used to hot chilli,disliking fish and chips,lancashire hot pot,cornish pasties,steak and kidney pies etc?This rteally is complete madness,imo.If you palate does not like a particular flavour,end of story. I don't suppose anyone in authority will be taking anyone to task over this.Imagine, having your child watched whilst eating so that it's reaction to food can be noted.What will happen then,a witch hunt.This is completely bonkers and offensive to all races.

Keith Iddon ● 6696d39 Comments ● 6682d

Anyone know a reliable builder?

Looking for a reliable local builder to provide basic brickwork and interior for single storey extension in Brentford.   Had a few quotes - wildly different prices from some slightly dubious characters.Would love to find a decent local builder that won't cost the earth - anyone got any suggestions?  tks

Ian Jones ● 6777d5 Comments ● 6682d

Ushers and Customer Relations staff wanted for Watermans

Watermans are looking for Customer Relations staff and Ushers for the Autumn season. It is an ideal part-time job for local people and open to anyone who shows an aptitude. You'll get trained and paid! If you know anyone who might be interested, suggest they phone Edoardo or Mirko on 020 8232 1019 or call in at the Box Office between 12 noon and 9pm

Leigh Stops ● 6683d4 Comments ● 6682d

Heathrow - Panorama Monday : Friends in High Places

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/7513330.stmA plug for tomorrow night :Critics argue that the government's proposals for a third runway at Heathrow will dramatically increase air travel and raze a village to the ground, completely undermining their green credentials. Panorama investigates claims that the government's defence of this plan has involved cynically twisting the science around air pollution and noise.

Tim Henderson ● 6684d0 Comments ● 6684d

Good dentist in Brentford?

Hi, can anyone recommend a good dentist in Brentford (or the vicinity)? Cheers,Daniela

Daniela Weber ● 6686d3 Comments ● 6684d

Death of common sense

Obituary of the late Mr. Common Sense'Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as: Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge). His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Elastoplast to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion. Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband; churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents, Truth and Trust; his wife, Discretion; his daughter, Responsibility; and his son, Reason. He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers; I Know My Rights, I Want It Now, Someone Else Is To Blame, and I'm A Victim.Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone. If you still remember him, pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing.' And a little extra........................Can you imagine working for a company that has a little more than 600 employees and has the following statistics?* 29 have been accused of spouse abuse* 7 have been arrested for fraud* 19 have been accused of writing bad cheques* 117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses* 3 have done time for assault* 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit* 4 have been arrested on drug-related charges* 8 have been arrested for shoplifting* 21 are currently defendants in lawsuits* 84 have been arrested for drink driving in the last yearWhich organization is this?It's the 635 members of the House of Commons, the same group that cranks out hundreds of new laws each year designed to keep the rest of us in line.

Keith Iddon ● 6685d2 Comments ● 6685d

A funny

How to Tell the Sex of a Fly                     A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter 'What are you doing?' She asked.           'Hunting Flies' He responded. 'Oh. ! Killing any?'           She asked. 'Yep, 3 males, 2 Females,' he replied.           Intrigued,  she asked. 'How can you tell them apart?'           He responded, '3 were on a beer can,           2 were on the phone.'

Keith Iddon ● 6685d0 Comments ● 6685d

This Mad  Mad world

What is happening to law and order in this country, are the elderly and vulnerable meant to be kept prisoners in their homes. Is it any wonder that feral youths are now in charge of our streets. Please comment on:- "A pensioner who used a plank of wood to chase off yobs throwing stones at his home is facing jail after being arrested and charged with possessing an offensive weapon.Father-of-two Sydney Davis dialled 999 when his home came under attack, but was forced to take action himself when officers failed to arrive more than two hours later."He grabbed a section of wood from a broken-up old sofa in his front garden and chased the youths down the street - just as police officers finally arrived.But to his horror, the officers arrested him while the group of youths ran off down the street.

Andrew Michael John Atkinson ● 6696d20 Comments ● 6686d

domestic cleaner

Hello I am available for house cleaning and some ironing. Very reliable and daily hours to suit monday to friday between 8.00am and 3.00pm. ref available if needed.

Donna Frost ● 6686d0 Comments ● 6686d

hoax thief in the Borough

Dear AllPlease be aware of a distraction thief working in the local area who targets elderly persons.Her MO is that she will knock on a door and ask the person who answers it for a pen so that she can leave a message for the person living next door.She gets herself invited in and distracts the occupant while an accomplice steals from the property.A recent victim had £200 stolen from a purse.The only description available to date is as follows;Female  white11 – 12 years of ageShoulder length brown hair

Simon Groves ● 6687d0 Comments ● 6687d

Photos

Can anyone explain how to add photos to this site please.  I thought I would post some photos of the war memorial we are raising funds for.Many thanks

Julia Quilliam ● 6687d2 Comments ● 6687d

One bedroom flat to rent £250pw

Modern, ground floor one bedroom flat for rent, few steps away from the river Thames and moments from Kew Bridge. Gated development with own off-street parking space. Reception room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and double bedroom.Available mid September.

Simon Gordon ● 6688d0 Comments ● 6688d

Mama Mia!

If you are in need of cheering up I highly recommend that you give this film a whirl. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, it's not intellectual nor does it require working out any plot, but it is a feel-good couple of hours. The cinema was packed and most people were happily singing along, I preferred the stage production, but the film is great. Note to Pierce Brosnan - Don't give up the day job!

Vanessa Smith ● 6691d1 Comments ● 6689d

traffic hold up caused by buses changing crews.

why are buses allowed to use the high street at brentford to change crews?On more then one occasion there have been two or more buses changing crews and blocking traffic in the high street,they do not pull in properly,and they are parked up out of their marked bus stop and even when the parking is forbidden.sometimes they are on both side of the high street and both waiting for replacement crews.

William Micheal Read ● 6698d3 Comments ● 6690d