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One post I did not even get around reading and found most of the replies were deleted and discussion closed.
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London's biggest and best vegan festival. (Edited)
Not too late to join in. More info
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It's that TIME again (excuse the pun)
Don't forget to put your clocks back tonight 2am
And perhaps tell us about times you forgot!This discussion is now closed.
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Best car your parents ever had?
Best car my dad has was a Renault 16 TS.
My mum's best car was her Fiat 500. -
For more info:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?sxsrf=ACYBGNS-xBdt0WQ4n12Bc6XdeWksfOUzuw:1571995202972&source=hp&ei=Qr6yXaPSOILga_nbuPgF&q=mcm+in+london&oq=MCM+in+london+&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i22i30l10.2841.14588..18741...0.0..0.95.1104.14......0....1..gws-wiz.......35i39j0i131j0j0i22i10i30.eBzGXCiv4rA&ibp=htl;events&rciv=evn&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwishaTHirflAhXVmFwKHYXGAUsQ5bwDMAB6BAgNEAE#fpstate=tldetail&htidocid=PiMWPsnAvAOmUDadk_qgRA%3D%3D&htivrt=events&sxsrf=ACYBGNQITanWzY1lBF3RUFnVK6Ex-DvI3w:1571995223922 -
I've not watched this yet so can't really comment, but it is getting mixed reviews from what I read in the Mail. Some say it was a really good social experiment, others say it exploits the Himba and is white saviour bullshit.
My initial thoughts are; It would've been better with an ordinary British family rather than the fame obsessed Moffats. The Himba are not as primitive and naive as they look. They just prefer to live their traditional way of life. But their mud hut villages are not that far from modern towns. There is evidence on the web of them shopping and they probably have a 4x4 hidden behind a tree. They are probably taking the proverbial out of the Moffats.Here is a non daily mail weblink. https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/tv-radio/2019/10/channel-4s-british-tribe-next-door-lazy-exploitative-and-offensive-tv -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp0C0KjwkNI
Turkish goalkeeper sent off just 13 seconds into the match. Fastest red card in history. -
Natural History Museum is sexist
The PC lobby have struck again and said the Natural history museum is sexist because it has more male animals than female. It's 52% to 48%.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7602745/Natural-History-Museum-branded-sexist-not-having-female-animal-exhibits.html -
Predict the result - Champions League Wednesday
I want it to be 1-2 to Chelsea but will probably be 2-2 draw with Ajax.
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Essex Police: 39 bodies found in lorry container
The bodies of 39 people have been found in a lorry container in Essex.
Police were called by the ambulance service shortly before 01:40 BST after the discovery at Waterglade Industrial Park in Eastern Avenue, Grays.
The lorry driver, a 25-year-old man from Northern Ireland, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Essex Police said the lorry travelled from Bulgaria and entered the country via Holyhead, Anglesey, on Saturday.
Early indications are that 38 adults and one teenager have died, the force said.
Ch Supt Andrew Mariner said officers were trying to identify victims but anticipated a "lengthy process".
"We have arrested the lorry driver in connection with the incident, who remains in police custody as our inquiries continue," he said.
A cordon has been put in place and the Waterglade Industrial Park is closed off.
In June 2000, the bodies of 58 Chinese immigrants were found in the back of a lorry in Dover. A Dutch lorry driver was jailed the following year for their manslaughter.
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Keep Your House Secure As the Evenings Draw In
The evenings are already starting to draw in and the clocks go back
on Sunday 27th October , meaning many of us will
return home from work or school in the dark.
Darker evenings can give burglars an opportunity to easily see
which houses are unoccupied. Here are a few things you might like
to consider to lessen the chance of your house being targeted:
• Invest in a timer light switch and vary the time it comes on each day
to make it look more natural. It can also be used with a radio or TV to
give the impression that someone’s home.
• Perhaps purchase a fake/simulated TV device which lights up a
room like a real TV.
• Keep valuables out of sight and mark them with your house
number and postcode using a UV pen, or consider buying a forensic
property marking system.
• Register your valuables via www.immobilise.com and keep an
inventory list. It’s free and takes just a few minutes.
• If you have jewellery at home, photograph it for insurance
purposes and consider storing it in a suitable safe.
• Lock your doors and windows, if you have a UPVC door make sure
you have double locked it by lifting the handle and locking it with
the key. Make sure the key is removed from the lock and out of
reach.
• If you’re going away over the half-term holiday, remember not to
post details of your holiday on social networking websites, cancel
any milk or newspaper deliveries and if you have a burglar alarm,
make sure it is set before you leave.
• Look out for your neighbours’ houses, especially when they’re not
at home and call the police if you see anything suspicious on 101 or
999 in an emergency
Message Sent By
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Washing at 30 degrees - does it really save money
When I had the smart meters installed I got given the energy saving tips leaflet. One piece of advice is to wash clothes at 30 degrees. So I tried it today.
Normally I use the mixed load setting which is 40 degrees and starts with 1 hour 5 minutes on the clock but really takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Today on the 30 degree setting the clock started at 1 hour 40 minutes but actually took 2 hours to complete.
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International Stuttering Awareness Day
(ISAD) is observed annually on October 22. It is organized by the International Stuttering Association, International Fluency Association, and European League of Stuttering Association.
Stuttering, also known as stammering, is a speech disorder most commonly associated with involuntary repetitions of sounds or syllables which disrupt the flow of speech. It also typically involves the prolongations of sounds and involuntary pausing or hesitation before speech.
Stuttering can have a severe impact on a person's emotional state and functioning. It frequently leads to stress, social anxiety, and self-imposed isolation. Children who stutter often become targets of bullying. According to statistics, about 1% of the world's population suffer from stuttering.
International Stuttering Awareness Day was created in 1998 to raise public awareness of stuttering and educate people about this common speech disorder, its consequences and methods of treatment. Numerous events are organized across the world by international and national stuttering associations. They include (but are not limited to) online conferences, public awareness campaigns, and educational activities.This discussion is now closed.
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Caps Lock Day
(stylized as CAPS LOCK DAY) is an unofficial holiday celebrated twice a year, on June 28 and October 22. On this day, you can type everything in all caps without being afraid to appear rude.
Caps Lock is a keyboard button that sets an input mode in which all typed letter are uppercase (capital) by default. As a rule, typing messages in all caps is considered the online equivalent of shouting. Netiquette typically discourages the use of caps lock when typing messages online, as it is considered rude.
International Caps Lock Day was created in 2000 by Derek Arnold, a user on the community weblog MetaFilter. It was designed as a parody holiday to make fun of those who overuse the Caps Lock button and drive other users crazy.
A second Caps Lock Day was instituted in 2009. It is celebrated on June 28 to commemorate the death anniversary of Billy Mays, an American infomercial icon and remarkably loud pitch-man. Mays always sounded like he was talking in all caps.
On Caps Lock Day, you can let go and post messages IN ALL CAPS. You can even add an exclamation point at the end of each sentence for good measure, just to make sure you are heard... or read, whatever. And don't forget to spread the word about the holiday via social media. -
Rapists can identify as female
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/police-forces-let-rapists-record-their-gender-as-female-d7qtb7953#
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7593861/Feminists-slam-sanitary-towel-maker-ditched-Venus-logo-products.html
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Parking Meter and Machine Scams
We have been alerted to a scam in another part of the country involving parking meters.
The scam happens when you are approached by someone who pleads with you to help them with a parking meter that won’t accept their foreign card.
They ask you to use your card to make their car park payment, and they will give you the cash.
Once you have entered your card and PIN number, your card will not come out of the machine. They have used a device to capture it. They ring who they say is the meter company who tells you they will send an engineer to fix the machine and will contact you later to return your card.
Once you have left, they retrieve your card and use it.
Protect Your Money
If you enter your card into any form of payment machine and are unable to retrieve it for any reason, you should immediately contact your bank to stop the card.
Whenever you enter your PIN number, ensure that nobody can see the number – use your other hand to block the view of any onlookers.
If you are approached by someone in the manner described above, please decline their request and report the suspicious behaviour to police.
Message Sent By
Ian Stacey (Police, Neighbourhood Policing Administrator, Chiltern & South Bucks) -
Apple Day is an annual festival in the United Kingdom organized by the UK charity and lobby group Common Ground. It was first held on October 21, 1990 and has been celebrated every year since then.
Common Ground focuses on promoting local distinctiveness. This phrase was coined by Common Ground in 1982 and basically refers to the concept of spirit of place. Apple Day was established as a holiday to celebrate local produce with the apple symbolizing local foods.
On this day, people are reminded of numerous local apple varieties that are often ignored in favour of several supermarket-friendly ones. Common Grounds links particular apple varieties with their place of origin in the hope that orchards will be recognized for their significant contribution to local distinctiveness as well as genetic, physical and cultural diversity.
Apple Day is celebrated in many places throughout the United Kingdom. Although it was first celebrated on October 21, many venues prefer to organize events on the weekend closest to October 30. Typical Apple Day events include, but are not limited to, apple inspired games such as apple bobbing, apple identification, cookery demonstrations, juice and cider tastings, fairs. -
Trafalgar Day is celebrated in the United Kingdom on October 21 each year. It commemorates the victory won by the Royal Navy over French and Spanish forces at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The Battle of Trafalgar was the most decisive naval victory of the War of the Third Coalition. The Royal Navy led by Horatio Nelson and Cuthbert Collingwood defeated the combined fleets of the Spanish and French navies led by Federico Garvino and Pierre-Charles Villeneuve. Nelson made a significant contribution to the victory but was shot and killed during the battle.
Trafalgar Day was first celebrated in Trafalgar Square in London on October 21, 1896 and has been celebrated with great pomp throughout the British Empire for more than two decades after that. Celebrations usually included parades, formal dinners and other events.
Public celebration of Trafalgar Day declined during the First World War. However, it was still marked. In fact, Trafalgar Day is still observed in the United Kingdom although it is not a bank holiday.
Trafalgar Day is typically celebrated with military parades and solemn ceremonies which include wreath laying. Parades and ceremonies involve members of Sea Cadets, HMS Forward, and various civic organizations. The largest ceremonies take place in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Gibraltar. -
Resealable food wrappers that aren't
I've noticed that quite a few food items have wrappers that say they are resealable, but most of them aren't.
Last week I needed a new loaf of bread. I usually get Warburtons but one called Allinsons Scandalously Seeded loaf was on offer. On the end of the wrapper it said "resealable". So I bought it. Later on opened it, ate a few slices, went to close and reseal it to find it is just a normal plastic bread wrapper.
The same goes for McVities Ginger Pudding Cake. Says resealable on the wrapper but its just a normal wrapper. Getting the cake back in the wrapper after taking a slice is almost impossible unless you rip it a bit.
Even Cadburys Dairy Milk is getting in on the act, claiming their wrapper is resealable.
Some foods get it right like Pilgrims Choice cheese that has the plasic clip-it air tight reseal. -
Is VAR spoiling the beautifully game
Var played a massive in the Man U v Liverpool also in the spuds v Watford
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Rather them then me. Wonder how far back they were in their seats.
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New Attenborough series starting next week BBC
Here are some beautiful shots to whet your appetite!
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Footiemanager - the real time football management game
Have you always wanted to manage a football club. Now is your chance at www.footiemanager.com It is free to play and game 36 is probably the best one to join. There are players from all over the world both male and female. The leading Premier league team has a lady manager.
You choose a team from the top 2 divisions of 8 European leagues. It is in real time and matches are played on a Tuesday and a Friday from 8pm. So you have plenty of time to pick your team, formation and tactics. Inbetween matches you can transfer list, buy, sell or loan players. There is a noticeboard for messages that everyone sees, and you can also private message other managers to negotiate deals.
You play league, cup and Champions League / Europa matches. When you are not in the cups, you can arrange friendly matches to fill the empty slots. -
Yesterday, Labour MP Chris Bryant, demanded in parliament, that MPs should get help with childcare for having to attend parliament on a Saturday. Are there no bounds to these greedy MPs?
MPs have grown too accustomed to their unchallenged 'gravy-train' of expenses, people are sick and tired of these self-serving parasites. -
Allergy Alert ------ Popcorn -----Milk ----
Best Before: 23rd AUG 2019 to 23rd Feb 2020
Morrisons ‘Market Street’ Sweet Popcorn 200g
Morrisons ‘Market Street’ Sweet Popcorn 300g
Morrisons ‘Market Street’ Salted Popcorn 120g
Morrisons ‘Market Street’ Sweet & Salted Popcorn 200g
Morrisons Sweet Popcorn 110g
Morrisons Salted Popcorn 100g
Morrisons Sweet & Salted Popcorn 100g
Tommy’s Sweet Popcorn 150g
Tommy’s Sweet & Salted Popcorn 125g
Tommy’s Salted Popcorn 120g
Thomas Tucker Ltd is recalling all the above date codes of these products on behalf of Morrisons because they may contain MILK that is not declared on the label. This means the product could pose a possible health risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to MILK.
We are asking all customers with a MILK allergy or intolerance not to consume this product and return it to their nearest store for a full refund. This issue affects no other Popcorn products
We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety. -
Dorset Cereals Simply Oat Granola 550g
What’s happened?
Jordans is recalling the above product because they’ve been made aware that a small number of packs incorrectly contain the following nuts that aren’t declared on the label:
almonds, hazelnuts, and cashews nuts.
The best before date and code on the bottom of affected packs are as follows:
24 02 2020 GCP9116
What you need to do?
If you have purchased a box of simply oat granola with these codes and you have an allergy or intolerance to nuts, please do not consume this product.
Return the product to your nearest store for a full refund. We don’t need a receipt. Or contact Jordan’s consumer services team at pleasetellus@dorsetcereals.co.uk / 0800 5878901 and they will provide information on how to obtain a product replacement voucher.
Only this one batch of Dorset cereals ‘Simply Oat Granola’ is affected by this announcement. No other Dorset Cereals products are impacted
No other products or date codes of this product are affected by this issue. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety. -
International Pronouns Day (Edited)
One that Lonicera missed. It was on Wednesday. A pointless day dedicated to knowing how to call men, he, women,, she and non-genders and trans people, attenton seekers.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7586499/Police-chief-posted-Pronouns-Day-video-slammed-wasting-time.htmlThis discussion is now closed.
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Need advice - getting a new SIM from GiffGaff but cannot find import/export on Samsung mini phone.
Such an awkward phone to use am thinking of getting a new one but only want a cheap one to do the very basic things - any ideas ? -
https://metro.co.uk/2019/10/16/man-identifies-broccoli-torn-apart-good-morning-britain-piers-morgan-brands-idiot-10926946/?ito=article.amp.share.top.facebook&fbclid=IwAR2M5_muXQrT561AfJSGaqJQsE5bBZa2NBA_lrlWROns0FUntJXil54YlmA
Sums up the mentality of Extinction Rebellion perfectly. -
is observed in over 150 counties around the world every year on October 16. This observance was created in November 1979 and the first events were organized in 1980.
The Hungarian Delegation headed by the former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food initiated the idea of establishment of World Food Day, as an observance highlighting the importance of investments in agriculture. He expressed this idea at the 20th General Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization and it was supported by the member countries. October 16 was designated to be World Food Day, since it's the anniversary of foundation of the organization in 1945.
Celebration of World Food Day annually adopts a different theme in order to draw public attention to the areas that need for action and the issues behind hunger and poverty. Most of the annual themes revolve around agriculture and investments in private sector. Many developing countries depend on agriculture and investments in private sector are frequently forgotten about. -
Remote heating thermostat for oil boiler
Thinking of changing the heating thermostat to remote and to another site and wondered if it will interfere with the computer?
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I know we had this subject before with no results as far as I can remember.Came across this statement on Google:
According to experts at the --- Energy Saving Trust--- , as well as ---British Gas,--- the idea that it's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day is a myth. They're clear that having the heating on only when you need it is, in the long run, the best way to save energy, and therefore money. -
Climate change clearout has begun in central London after police told activists to stop protesting
XR co-founder Gail Bradbrook was arrested after trying to smash windows at the transport ministry as other protesters were told to leave their London camps or face arrest.Its about time this has happen the general public had enough.
All the disruption they caused and the mess that WE will pay to clear up.This discussion is now closed.
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Pitfull of paying bus fare with apple pay
Woman couldn't prove she had paid her bus fare on her iphone so got almost £500 fine. Then because its a criminal record she couldn't get a US visa.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/bus-passenger-fined-476-after-20574192 -
Manchester City Centre Incident (Edited)
We have been asked to circulate the following message on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing.
Attached is the latest statement from Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson, Greater Manchester Police, regarding the recent incident at the Arndale Shopping Centre in Manchester City Centre.
The message includes further resources and guidance. I am sorry but we cannot provide further information to this bulletin as we are simply relaying the message as requested.
Best Regards
Neighbourhood Alert Support Team
Unfortunately the only way you can read it is via this link as I cannot attach a PDF file here.
www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk/Attachment/267516/290289/51827/51827_UK_Protect_Incident_Advisory_11102019__1_.pdf -
Selling animals on Gumtree(or Local Social Media!)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-49908430
ONLY 10 months! -
BBC 2 9 Pm tonight Monday 14th (Edited)
Should be worth a view all about U.K. car industry and how the supply chain will function once we leave the EU
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I am confused.We always had 100W which = 15W LED
So do you buy the same or go down as I understand the LED are hotter?
What is 4000k or 6500k? ---- Are they sizes of bulbs?
Read also that it is a myth to save money with LED bulbs. A report I came across mentioned that some factory/stores replaced all bulbs with spiral ones and their electricity bill went down a lot.
Do you buy them on internet as much cheaper than Supermarket.
Would be grateful for some links.
Found Lampshop and Energy Saving Online --- JCB bulbs.
We still use our spiral bulbs and had one in the dining room for over 24 years. Usage about 3 hrs. +++ a day. -
National No Bra Day on October 13th encourages wearers to leave that bra at home.
The day promotes breast cancer awareness. It also helps raise money for research. Many women who have survived breast cancer are unable to go without a bra as they need it to hold their prosthesis after surgery. Additionally, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and No Bra Day should serve as a reminder for all women to be screened for breast cancer. Most types of breast cancer can be treated if caught early. -
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is observed in many countries throughout the world on October 13. Its main goal is to raise public awareness of the deadly problem caused by defects in blood coagulation.
When a blood vessel is injured, the body uses special blood components, known as platelets or thrombocytes, and fibrin (a fibrous protein) to form a blood clot that prevents blood loss. However, sometimes blood clots form in the body even when a blood vessels is not injured. This condition is known as thrombosis.
Thrombosis may occur in veins or in arteries. Venous thrombosis causes congestion of the affected body part, while arterial thrombosis affects the blood supply, resulting in damage of the tissue supplied by the artery. Arterial thrombosis is a common cause of stroke and myocardial infarction. A piece of a blood clot can break off, travel through the blood stream and lodge somewhere else as an embolism.
World Thrombosis Day was founded in 2014 by the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis. Its main goal is to disseminate information about thrombosis, including its causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
The observance is held on October 13 to honor the birth anniversary of Rudolf Virchow, a German physician and pathologist, known for coining the terms embolism and thrombosis, as well as describing the factors contributing to thrombosis. On this day, over 175 organizations around the world hold educational forums, information campaigns, and other events focusing on thrombosis.