https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-the-dental-price-hike?share=93dad2a1-69c7-4a54-9b50-a79cc04551a9&source=&utm_campaign=blast44746&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=
Anything !
An open Group where anything can be discussed by anybody, as long as you are polite, respect others opinions, and behave !!!
Open Loop 898
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Do it online: another way to contact the police
A new policing app has been launched to allow the public to report crimes and incidents, find out information about local policing teams and access prevention advice and support for victims and witnesses of crime.
The app, called Police.UK, is available via both the Google Play and iOS App stores and has been delivered by the National Police Chief’s Council’s Digital Public Contact Programme (DPC). -
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cost-bottled-water-london-restaurants-b2477517.html
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"Schools separate learning from life.
While doing this, they assume that what children do at school is more important than what they do at home, and that school activities have their right to invade home life.
The same is not true in reverse.
Parents are not able to direct activities for children to complete at school, or free to take their child out in term time.
Parents may spend more time with their children than teachers, but it's the teacher who tells the parents how the children are doing on "Parent's Evening".
Your thoughts?
[ Quote from "Changing Our Minds" - recommended reading! ] -
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/03/israel-gaza-ai-database-hamas-airstrikes
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Chris Quinn, the editor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, has published a "Letter from the Editor" ....
"This is a tough column to write, because I don’t want to demean or insult those who write me in good faith. I’ve started it a half dozen times since November but turned to other topics each time because this needle hard to thread. No matter how I present it, I’ll offend some thoughtful, decent people.
The north star here is truth. We tell the truth, even when it offends some of the people who pay us for information.
The truth is that Donald Trump undermined faith in our elections in his false bid to retain the presidency. He sparked an insurrection intended to overthrow our government and keep himself in power. No president in our history has done worse.
This is not subjective. We all saw it. Plenty of leaders today try to convince the masses we did not see what we saw, but our eyes don’t deceive.
(If leaders began a yearslong campaign today to convince us that the Baltimore bridge did not collapse Tuesday morning, would you ever believe them?)
Trust your eyes. Trump on Jan. 6 launched the most serious threat to our system of government since the Civil War. You know that. You saw it."
Trump may be convicted of serious crimes shortly.
And sentenced to serve a prison sentence.
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Anyone want to buy one (Edited)
I despair at some people sometimes!
Or perhaps it is hand made and is a bag ie😉 and my eyes are fooling me -
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Are you worried that there is no plan?
https://news.sky.com/video/government-has-no-national-plan-to-defend-the-uk-despite-renewed-threat-of-russia-war-13106867
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Some advice from the Consumers' Association https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/scam-alert-social-media-hacking-on-the-rise-aN1uI6o5E9uq
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Posting this just because it’s fascinating - the new science of death
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/apr/02/new-science-of-death-brain-activity-consciousness-near-death-experience
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I saw a TV ad recently for PLANT BUTTER!!!, how the hell can butter be made from grass etc??, I most certainly not be eating this crap!!, if I want to eat butter, as I do, I will stick to the REAL thing!!
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https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/blackheath-morris-men-chair-lifting-easter-monday
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https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/finnish-authorities-detect-sulphur-like-smell-helsinki-region-2024-03-31/
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https://www.webcamtaxi.com/en/england/dorset/lyme-regis-harbour-livecam.html
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Which are the best noodles for a stir fry?
When my sister cooks a stir fry she insists on using plain rice noodles but I think they taste bland. Singapore rice noodles are better. But the best noodles to use, I think, are the udon egg noodles.
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Vegetarians About Turn - Eat Meat for Good Health (Edited)
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/don-t-give-up-meat-it-s-better-for-your-health-than-you-think/ar-AA1mikgo?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=bc81ae76833e40288332fff38fba645f&ei=144
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Jeremy Vine reported to Police
People believed his April
Fool’s prank
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@adler
I hope you read the link I posted yesterday ( https://www.scooploop.com/thread/to-be-or-not-to-be ) because in that thread I gave you the opportunity to show evidence that what you stated about people who are bullied was a scientifically proven fact. For your reference what you stated was: "you can only be bullied if you are a wimp, and allow yourself to be bullied."
I, of course, pointed out and gave you evidence that bullies use victim shaming as an excuse for their actions and that is why I asked you to you to supply me with a scientific/medical or governmental paper which has been fully peer reviewed and which categorically states only wimps can be bullied and that the victim of bullying allows it to happen
Have a little look at this link: https://www.scooploop.com/thread/to-be-or-not-to-be#comment_471589
In it you will see mention to someone else regarding prevarication. Almost identical to the words you used to me and yet my request for evidence from you was made on February 29th. Who is prevaricating?
Quite a few times now you have stated you consider me to be conceited. You even stated: You are always telling people things, your smug conceit is unbelievable...”
Now is your chance to show the evidence you have to make those claims about conceit.
So that I know exactly what you are discussing, I would like you to provide me with the link to each comment where you feel that I have shown conceit. I will look at those specific comments and respond to you.
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Batteries bursting into flames
Figures rising
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/30/ebike-rickshaw-explode-buckingham-palace/ -
How long has it taken? And how many more deaths will it take ?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/14/chuck-schumer-israel-speech
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Once again engulfing the streets of London police time and money
https://news.sky.com/story/amp/todays-pro-israeli-and-pro-palestinian-protests-in-london-seethed-with-mutual-animosity-13104778 -
Mike Tyson age 57 is scheduled to fight Jake Paul age 27 in an exhibition bout in Texas on 20 July.
And NO Tyson will not be in a wheelchair, at least not during the fight, maybe after.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jake-paul-mike-tyson-fight-july-20-netflix/ -
It is a hard weekend for me and mine. It is 2 years ago tomorrow since Dad died.
Today, my daughter ,Grandson and I went to weston Super Mare to visit my mum. Traffic was non existent all the way down, the sun was out apart from 3 minutes of rain. My grandson rode his first donkey and we spent time making sand castles. Had a lovely visit with my mum and then the drive back was clear and peaceful.
Spending time with my beloved Grandson soothed my soul, and gave me strength to deal with tomorrow.
Life is hard, but we should count our blessings.
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Bananas are among the world's most popular fruit.
Bananas are also fairly nutritious, and contain high amounts of fibre and antioxidants.
Over 90% of the calories in bananas come from carbs. As the banana ripens, the starch in it turns into sugar. For this reason, unripe (green) bananas are high in starch and resistant starch, while ripe (yellow) bananas contain mostly sugar. A medium-sized (118 grams) banana contains about 105 calories.
The greener the banana is, the greater the content of resistant starch.
Resistant starch has been linked to several health benefits :
Bananas are a good source of several nutrients, including potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and fibre. They also contain various antioxidants and plant compounds.
Bananas are high in fibre. Unripe bananas are also rich in resistant starch and pectin, which can provide numerous health benefits.
Taking 24 grams of banana starch each day for 4 weeks caused a weight loss of 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg), while also improving insulin sensitivity in patients studied.
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Bananas are a good source of magnesium, a mineral that plays hundreds of roles in the body. Magnesium may protect against heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Unripe, green bananas are rich in resistant starch and pectin, which may promote digestive health and reduce the risk of colon cancer.
Eating a moderate amount of bananas should not raise blood sugar levels significantly. However, diabetics should be careful with fully ripe bananas.
Bananas don't seem to have any known negative health effects, but they may cause allergic reactions in some individuals with latex allergy.
Although bananas are unsuitable on a low-carb diet and may cause problems for some diabetics, overall they are an incredibly healthy food. -
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/03/27/man-stabbed-train-london-beckenham/
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How is this remotely fair for women?
It's just bats. A womens football team with 5 male players is always going to win every match. In one match two of the women opponents were given broken legs.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13246423/Picture-Female-soccer-team-five-trans-players-Flying-Bats-Sydney.html -
Poor George - a matter for health and safety
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/gogglebox-george-gilbey-man-arrested-connection-death/
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Damilola’s Father passes away
Sadly all his hard work and we are still in the same if not worse position
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Knighthood given for Tory donor
In a surprise honours list, look who Sunak gives a knighthood to.
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One in five teachers hit by pupils
And the pandemic is to blame??
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13248017/amp/One-five-teachers-HIT-pupils-year-report-reveals-amid-claims-childrens-behaviour-violent-Covid-parents-tolerant-lost-respect-school-rules.html -
Romford fc v Lincoln united FA Vase semi final 1st leg Saturday 30th march 3pm kick off. Come and cheer on the Boro at the old east Thurrock united fc, Rookery Hill, Corringham, SS17 9LB The winners on aggregate of this tie will play at Wembley!!
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Of an attack last year
Assailant sentenced
https://news.sky.com/story/shocking-footage-shows-london-deliveroo-driver-being-attacked-in-broad-daylight-by-knife-wielding-man-13103185 -
Forget XL Bullies - says this man
Boots do not read this
https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/real-life/man-almost-lost-arm-spider-28894833 -
Why am i not surprised at this report?
Isn't it about time that Paula Vennels was arrested?
A draft report uncovered by the BBC shows the Post Office spent £100m fighting sub-postmasters in court despite knowing its defence was untrue.
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Paws on the Wharf Trail (Edited)
(Re-posted from Dog Lovers Group)
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I actually can't immediately think of a suitable headline for this disgusting tale. What I will say is that around 2006-2008 I had a lot of contact with 'social' photographers and many of them were not capable of intelligent, nuanced thinking. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce5epgp2zdno
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How easy can it be to smuggle goods into a Category B Prison?
Six prisoners have died in HMP Parc, Bridgend, Glamorgan in what are believed to be drug related deaths. The deaths occurred between 27th February and 19th March.
Three people have been arrested in connection with the deaths.
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As Boots will be the first to sell them from next week
https://inews.co.uk/news/health/cheapest-covid-jabs-high-street-boots-2975324 -
Warning from Which about EE scams
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/ee-scam-texts-fraudsters-target-customers-with-fake-competition-texts-abnBW7i17lCn
You don't have to subscribe to Which? to be able to read it.
