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    Should I stay or should I go?

    Pattern of behaviour, or seeing what they want to see?
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    Public Service Broadcasting

    Having happened upon a mobile black hole on an unlit rural road t'other evening, this seemed very appropriate. Stay safe out there (y)
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    Trickle down don't work

    Simply put. (y)
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    Come on then, all you "patriots"

    https://news.sky.com/story/family-seeking-180k-tutor-to-turn-one-year-old-son-into-an-english-gentleman-13455642 A job advert, placed by a foreign family. Another example of "soft power" (y)
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    Time travel

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    Some on here need this

    (y)
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    Unusual insurance question

    First born's car. On my drive. Not going to be used for months (he's overseas). Taxed and mot'ed. Struggling to SORN it, as he doesn't know where the log book is :rolleyes:, and he's on the other side of the world. Can I still insure it as "laid up" or, by dint of it not being SORN, does it...
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    Big Beautiful Bull

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    What wheels do I need?

    Ladies and Gents, First-born has a Seat Leon FR, 2014. It is on low-profile tyres. What wheel size / stud pattern etc would I need to look for, to get another set of "normal" profile wheel/tyre set? (We live near a lot of lanes, and the potholes are tyre and suspension killers on low...
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    OMG indeed

    BBC News - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cg70xgxl3vmt Live updates: Top US officials shared Yemen war plans in Signal chat with journalist - BBC News :eek:
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    Mac Mini or MacBook?

    Afternoon all, Youngest is flying off to uni this year. Not doing a "creative" course, so will not need heavy video-editing type capabilities. Likely, office-type stuff, researching etc etc. We've always had laptops and PCs, so either Windows or Ubuntu. He already has an iPhone though, so...
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    Depriving a village of an......

    BBC News - Prince Andrew says he 'ceased all contact' with alleged Chinese spy https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg6n6yq6nyo The Prince should clear his name. A TV interview should do it. No sweat (y)
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    Tefal Actifry Genius XL er-1

    Evening all As title. Error code 1 showing. Unplugged it for a few minutes, but still shows error within seconds of trying again. Took the basket out, grid, and lid. All appear clean (I cleaned everything a few days ago, and have used it since then without issues). According to the book...
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    I'm no dog lover, but............

    ....this "bloke" takes it to another level :eek: https://metro.co.uk/2024/08/08/british-crocodile-expert-jailed-10-years-sexually-abusing-dozens-dogs-21383318/
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    Wimbledon

    Nobody expects the Spanish..... ..... implosion
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    Internet of Things - why is this an issue?

    This week, something on the news about new regulations. Stronger security (passwords, manufacturer update support obligations, etc) for IoT-enabled stuff. My question is, how would [my fridge, as an example] having a weak password have any wider security implications for me?
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    Whoops! Minister for the 19th century owns himself

    On GB News as well :ROFLMAO:
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    Is a (under-bonnet) sound-deadening mat necessary?

    For a diesel? Just wondering, as mine tore when I was faffing with the washer jets. I've repaired it - after a fashion - but was just curious as to how essential they are.
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    What's the knack? Avensis washer jet removal

    Help appreciated. T27 Avensis. Washer jets are mounted on the underside of the bonnet, in little cutouts. For the life of me, I can't prize them out. What's the knack, trick, or special tool needed? (one has gone from pizz-weak to nothing. I have already replaced the non-return valve).
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