Have you got a head for figures?

Can you do sums without using your fingers? Or do you need them to count on or to press the buttons on your computer or calculator? Just for a bit of fun – see how fast you are at our unscientific maths test.

Talking points June 17

As you consider what to talk about tomorrow, here’s something to mull over.  George Bush has been on his farewell tour of Europe over the past week and there’s been lots of talk over what his legacy will be as his two terms come to an end.  He wants us to think he’s been a force for good. What do you think?

Will in Canada is with you while we’re away. If you’ve got another idea you think we should do on the programme tomorrow, here is your chance to sell it……

On air: Is it time for Africa to be weaned off aid?

Two topics on the agenda today. First aid to Africa, just three years after the G8 pledged to double aid the group which was set up to monitor their promises has found donor countries are $40bn behind schedule. And a year after Hamas seized control of Gaza we’re bringing together 6 young people to talk about how their lives have changed.

Should the army fight crime in Italy?

The Italian government wants to put 2,500 soldiers into the streets to help in the fight against crime.

Is this the right way to tackle crime?

One left-wing Italian politician’s reaction was:

“We are not in Colombia where these forces are used to fight terrorism and armed insurrection.”

Do you agree with him or rather with Milan’s right-wing mayor who called the measure an “important warning signal”?

Talking points June 16

Good-morning it’s Karnie…

Big Congratulations to Mark, who finished his charity bike ride (for Leukaemia research) from London to Brighton in just over 4 hours!

Thank you to rafflesofsingapore and selena for looking after the blank page over the weekend…

First up…you all want to talk about today’s planned topic which focuses on Gaza: A year after Hamas gained control of the Gaza strip WHYS will bring a group of young people together from Gaza, the West Bank and Israel to talk about what’s life been like for them so far? Keep those questions, thoughts and suggestions coming in..