just signed the petition "Don’t axe the bankers’ bonus cap" and wanted to ask if you could add your name too.

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/don-t-axe-the-bankers-bonus-cap?share=00152d75-734d-4007-bc65-73cc3cb2f5ab&source=&utm_campaign=blast2023-10-24&utm_medium=socialshare&utm_source=

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12660965/Bobi-worlds-oldest-dog-dies-five-months-celebrating-31st-birthday.html?ito=email_share_article-top

I don't use my HP inkjet printer very much and do a test print hopefully every 3-4 weeks.
I did a print the other day and the black did not print, the colour did print. I had gone just over a month.

After taking the black ink cartridge out of the printer, I cleaned the copper ink strip with a paper tissue, replaced it and the black then printed OK. Back to normal again.

Have you had this trouble with leaving your printer inactive for long periods ?

This could mean everyone with children is an anti-semite. I've put the question to google and there's no real answer.
The question is because of what happened to Greta Thunberg today. For once I'm fully behind one of her protest strikes.
https://www.gbnews.com/news/world/greta-thunberg-antisemitism-row-palestine-support

Computer problems - don’t complain 😂

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJwnoy42/

https://amp.theguardian.com/politics/2023/oct/23/former-scottish-first-minister-nicola-sturgeon-passes-driving-test-at-53

What have you done in later life?

Dumbing down

Now we are told how to cook/make beans on toast

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12651801/amp/baked-beans-Heinz-guide-Brits.html

Is everyones working okay now ?
On the app and through browser I don't get the red 'new' symbol anymore
It is there okay on laptop

Found this interesting link about patrols in Ireland

https://www.irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2023/10/14/suicide-prevention-patrol-we-said-hello-there-was-no-response-the-next-thing-she-was-in-the-water/

https://news.sky.com/story/how-to-see-orionid-meteors-this-weekend-weather-permitting-12988494

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-67136772.amp

Perpetrator goes to jail

https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/man-handed-longest-ever-prison-8846622?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target

PayPal is set to shake up its terms and conditions, levying a £12 charge on accounts it deems to be "inactive". In a move that will potentially affect thousands of users, accounts that haven't been used for a year or more will be subject to the annual fee, which will be automatically debited from the account balance.

The fee has now been reduced to £9 in the UK.
Customers who don't have money in their PayPal accounts won't be charged, no matter how long their accounts have sat dormant.
The inactivity fee isn’t charged in the US.

The footballing legend of the England 1966 World Cup winners team has died in his sleep aged 86. He developed Dementia some years ago.
That leaves Geoff Hurst as the only survivor of that magnificent team.

My wife has a new job making chess pieces

Trouble is I have barely seen her recently as she’s been on knights 😳

Any clues if they are available yet and where please?

Has anyone purchased anything from this site? It appears to be a Chinese version of Amazon. It’s popping up a lot on social media.

Sainsbury's are now taking Christmas delivery bookings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maV9BFrqmEg The interviewee has a rather boring delivery, but the information is good!

What happened this afternoon on Trinity Rd, I looked out of my window about 3pm, and there were many people walking towards Tooting Bec??.

Aldi have their Autumn supplies of budget -price peanuts, birdseed and fatballs in store now.
Am trying out their squirrel-proof bird-feeder at £4.99 - looks like it'll at least frustrate the little blighter!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67163232

Here are some facts culled from Andrew Neil’s piece in last Saturdays (7/10/23) Daily Mail.
While one may not subscribe to his views, experience has shown that he has a very good and reliable research team.
Most members are familiar with my pessimistic views on the future of Planet Earth, but even I was appalled at these facts.
FACT 1
Paul Johnson of the IFS, despite previous denials, now admits that the cost to the UK of going “green” will be £’s trillions, most of which will fall upon the poorest in our society.
FACT 2
France has ruled out the banning of gas boilers and will not commit to a date for ceasing to use fossil fuels.
FACT 3
Germany is recommissioning several coal fired generating plants and already has 7 out of 10 of the most polluting coal generating stations in the EU.
FACT 4
The UK is responsible for ONLY 1% of global Co2 emissions, a fact well known but worth repeating.
FACT 5
China, the world’s biggest polluter, and responsible for 32% of global Co2 emissions is giving planning permission for two new coal fired generating plants EVERY WEEK, and in 2022 approved a further 106GW of coal fired power capacity.
China now has 243GWs of coal fired power capacity (1 GW = 1 power plant) planned or under construction.
FACT 6
India, the second largest polluter, is also building more coal fired power plants.
FACT 7
America, which has the third largest coal-fired generating capacity, if it were to close it all down now that capacity would soon be entirely replaced by China.
FACT 8
Also building new coal fired generating plants are, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, S. Korea, and Vietnam.
FACT 9
The Asia- Pacific now accounts 80% of global coal demand.
QUESTION.
Can any member please explain to me how it makes any sense for the costs of the present policy, that are being passed on to the hard pressed tax payer, for a global reduction of Co2 that is insignificant.
Consider that were the banning of gas boilers to be in place now, and that your present boiler needed replacement it would cost you about £2,000 for a similar appliance but £20,000 for a heat pump.
Surely it is time to put the present policy on hold until better financial conditions apply.

Have you paid for assistance due to waiting lists?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-67145869

Clìck

https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/suspicious-subscriptions-borrowers-targeted-by-30-a-month-savings-sites-after-searching-for-loans-aK7Wz3M392Dg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=Supporters&utm_content=Scam+alert+191023+-+A+-+Suspicious+subscriptions

if I read a post on here or heard it from some where Looking for details of younger people are welcome in OAP’s homes to live for companionship and a little help. Know someone who would be interested as his nice landlady just passed away.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-67135999.amp

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67145345?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitter%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&at_campaign_type=owned&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_type=web_link&at_link_id=D551E670-6DE7-11EE-A40A-FB03681DE14E&at_format=link&at_link_origin=BBCNews&at_medium=social

It is not working on my phone but seems okay on laptop
Not many comments so other people must be having trouble with it.

Are no longer required to have a test for Covid 19. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-managing-healthcare-staff-with-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-infection/managing-healthcare-staff-with-symptoms-of-a-respiratory-infection-or-a-positive-covid-19-test-result I’m gobsmacked by this.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather/topstories/met-office-issues-rare-35-hour-danger-to-life-amber-warning-as-storm-babet-to-strike/ar-AA1ilPtP?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=179a97356fc849a49a10ade905d020b6&ei=10

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67139504

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy61ywnewx4o

Some people beg for help from the police for extreme stalking, threatening behaviour, criminal damage and more but this man gets arrested for following Williamson twice!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67144375

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67136085.amp

No nonsense news

I invite members who are interested in current news which may not be appropriate or relevant to ‘Anything’ to join this relatively new group that was started by the member who has now left scooploop removing all content on their way out of the 🚪 door.

I have been left as the new moderator and with everything removed it’s a clean slate 😳

https://www.scooploop.com/loops/no-nonsense-news?refgroup=YVXO0

Dogs put to sleep after attacks on owner

https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/16/dog-owner-had-st-bernard-puppies-put-down-after-they-attacked-her-19670295/amp/

https://metro.co.uk/2023/10/15/first-traps-for-chinese-mitten-crabs-installed-as-they-keep-eating-the-locals-19667580/?ito=amp-more-item-1

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/a/ac/drtv23/drtv-ppc/?gad=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqqOz5IT6gQMViO7tCh3QUQv6EAAYASAAEgL_YvD_BwE#step1

Does one phone call a week make a significant difference?

And how is phoning them late at night as you get off the last bus really going to help

https://youtu.be/pWlPwfpapf4?si=SLvTo97ebXeYMI_W

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/01/campaigners-urge-prince-william-to-rewild-dartmoor-farmland

How Helen Keller learnt how to talk

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGJTd4guV/

Somehow, some time, someone has swapped my phone and the annoying thing is I didn't notice until yesterday so no idea when it happened.

It’s said every year that fireworks should not be on general sale but it continues and already there has been a distressing incident after a child picked up a firework that was thrown close by in a den where him and his friend were in Wales. He has lost some of his fingers


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67106919

National No Bra Day 2023 is a day when people are encouraged to forgo wearing bras as a symbol of breast health awareness and body positivity. It serves as a reminder to perform regular breast self-examinations, a crucial step in early breast cancer detection. Participants are also encouraged to support individuals and families affected by breast cancer and to raise funds for research and patient support organizations.

Enjoy the Freedom ( ladies AND Gents 😁)

What lovely news that the veterinary hospital will be named after this wonderful man

https://news.sky.com/story/amp/battersea-dogs-and-cats-home-names-veterinary-hospital-after-paul-ogrady-12985307

https://ecohustler.com/technology/join-the-end-salmon-farming-digivan-tour