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  1. JohnD

    Trading Tips

    So you say you're going for trading.
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    Trading Tips

    You are not obliged to be a trader. You can be an investor. Not the same thing.
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    Trumps attack on Iran - 2026 edition

    "But critics have suggested the president could be using the discussions around UFOs to distract from the controversy surrounding the Epstein files." Sky news
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    Trumps attack on Iran - 2026 edition

    It's getting worse. 'Very interesting documents' related to UFOs will be released 'soon', says Trump Saturday 18 April 2026 10:56, UK" Sky news
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    50mm insulation ok for a 80mm bathroom stud wall? (rock wool slabs)

    1) for thermal insulation, if you pack 100mm into a 50mm gap, you have 50mm of insulation, not 100mm 2) you seem to be talking about insulation between two heated rooms, so you mean sound insulation, 3) sound insulation is mostly proportional to the weight/density of the barrier, hence the...
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    Ginger men who now identifies as a woman.

    More verbose rambling, false accusations, and irrelevant fantasies from Billy. A man is not a woman, does not change into one, and is not entitled to demand access to places and events reserved exclusively for women. Three painful truths that Billy cannot bear to hear.
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    Ok to spray paint on cables?

    No, it contains contains plasticisers. Drainpipes are Upvc. The trouble with cables is when they harden and crack, or sometimes go soggy. They can do it just from being in contact with other materials such as expanded polystyrene.
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    Trumps attack on Iran - 2026 edition

    Wow, who could have seen that coming?
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    Starmer's treachery

    Is it Boris?
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    Holy Smoke

    "While that might be good news for some of the alleged fraudsters they represent, it is bad news for the lawyers. The industry’s top partners can bill more than $2,000 per hour. Legal bills for the defence of Charlie Javice and a co-defendant, who were convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase...
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    Holy Smoke

    "Kaye Wiggins in New York and Stefania Palma in Washington PublishedAPR 17 2026 Updated APR 17 2026, 16:59 “You wanna hear the biggest lie people here are going to tell you?” a top criminal defence lawyer asks at a party filled with people who represent alleged fraudsters for a living. “It’s...
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    Holy Smoke

    Trump considers himself entitled to grant FDA approval to his buddies Despite his absence of scientific qualification. Not really surprising, since he also considers himself to be the Messiah. In other news, under Trump's lenient regime, lawyers whose practice makes their money out of...
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    Ginger men who now identifies as a woman.

    It's always amusing to see Billy creating fantasises that he can attack. He can't stand the fact that men are not entitled to access events and spaces reserved exclusively for women. Even when those men pretend to be women.
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    The orange Tariffman threatens UK again.

    "Relations between Canada and the US have deteriorated since Trump launched a trade war shortly after retaking power in January 2025. The Canadian consumer boycott launched in response is costing the US more than $1bn every month in lost goods trade alone. Trump has called Canada the “51st...
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    The orange Tariffman threatens UK again.

    Trump's idea of an "ally" is a country that for generations has been a friendly supporter of US, with good political and trade relationships That he wants to abuse and start a trade war with, and possibly invade. "Ilya Gridneff in Toronto Published APR 17 2026 US commerce secretary Howard...
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    Identify these concrete things

    Post some better photos.
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    Ok to spray paint on cables?

    Hammerite has a very aggressive solvent and is not suitable. It's not even very good for rust protection because rust can grow under the paint film. It is very arduous to apply. If you can't be bothered with a wire brush, treat with Kurust and either a metal preservative primer, or red...
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    Identify these concrete things

    They have decoration round the rim. You don't give the dimensions but I think they are bases for an ornamental garden urn or something similar. Possibly a statue. Something that could fall over and needs stability.
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    The orange Tariffman threatens UK again.

    Open, closed, open, closed.
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