Is Facebook a vote winner?

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Is Facebook a vote winner?

More politicians are attempting to use social networking sites to communicate with the electorate and younger voters. What is the best way for politicians to communicate with voters?

Labour MP for Blyth Valley, Ronnie Campbell, has with the aid of two students established a presence on the social networking site Facebook to create links with younger voters.

This week the Prime Minister's wife, Sarah Brown, also became a top tweeter, with more followers than celebrity tweeter Stephen Fry, although Mrs Brown tends to steer clear of political statements, tweeting more about the practicalities of day-to-day life.

Do you think politicians and political parties should use social media sites to communicate with voters? Is this a good way for politicians to get voters more interested in politics? Are you a young voter? Do you follow Sarah Brown or Ronnie Campbell?

How should illegal file-sharers be punished?

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How should illegal file-sharers be punished?

A group of British musicians have agreed that illegal file-sharers should have their bandwidths "squeezed". Is that the right approach?

Lily Allen and Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien were among 100 artists who got together in London to talk about the issue.

They voted to support a plan to send two warning letters to file-sharers before restricting their broadband speeds.

Lily Allen first waded into the argument over file-sharing on 10 days ago saying it had a "dangerous effect" on British music.

Should illegal file-sharers have their bandwidth cut? Should there be harsher penalties? Will Internet Service Providers (ISPs) agree to the plan? How do you get your music?

Have you ever been attacked by cows?

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Have you ever been attacked by cows?

Three people have died in as many months and many others have been injured by cows protecting their calves.

Farmers' unions have issued advice to walkers on how to protect themselves if they feel in danger around cows.

They say cattle are naturally protective towards calves and often feel threatened by dogs.

Have you ever been in danger or injured by cows? What was your experience? How did you get out of the situation? What advice would you give to avoid an attack by cows?