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    Weinstein could be freed!

    Some of his convictions have been overturned https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13349859/Harvey-Weinsteis-New-York-sex-crime-conviction-overturned.html
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    The marriage is over (goodbye Scottish Greens)

    For those even partially interested in what happens up here politics wise, the SNP/Greens coalition has collapsed. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-68895400
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    Inheritance tax ...

    What an odious tax this is. I wonder how much of it goes towards folk that do little/nothing to earn for themselves...
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    Somebody surely knows who these ...

    ... fat slobs are? Hopefully they'll be identified soon. Cue the nation's do-gooders, but we need to understand why they feel the need to do this and provide assistance and guidance so they don't do it again...
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    No one 'wants' to be on benefits!

    That's what the do-gooders say, right? It's never a lifestyle choice, right? 100% of people on benefits would rather work, right? Emmm, not Chris ... Chris Patient, 36, told MailOnline he had no desire to work and was happy on his benefit payments, which includes £393 a month of Universal...
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    Trump was right about one thing ...

    ... when he said he was going to 'drain the swamp' The thing he was right about is the world of politics is indeed a swamp. Some are just dipping their proverbial toes, some are up to their necks with many between. However, if any are not tempted by the swamp whatsoever, I wonder if they're...
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    Iran launches drone attack on Israel

    Breaking story now on BBC News via Reuters News Agency. Apparently dozens of drones sighted on flight path to Israel.
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    Geofencing, cool or a concern?

    I know this isn't a new thing however I only became aware of it recently. Some saying it's a cool thing that brings a number of benefits, some saying it's yet another layer added to the foundation of gaining more central control over our movements. What do you think? I envisage another covid...
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    Erbauer brushless twin pack, thoughts?

    I'm thinking about buying this set. I'm a diy'er not pro user. I tend to buy middle range stuff i.e. not cheapest not most expensive. Does anyone here have experience of this brand and more specifically these products? Online reviews appear generally favourable. Any thoughts/advice welcome...
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    Peeling eggs

    1. I know how to peel eggs. 2. I've been peeling eggs for decades. 3. My egg peeling process has never changed. Normally when I peel an egg, it goes pretty much according to plan. My process is drop the egg gently on the work surface to break the shell, get my fingers under the membrane and...
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    Billionaire, morally defensible?

    The number of billionaires is increasing. This pleases some and disgusts others. A woman was being interviewed on a news prog a couple of weeks back, she's written quite extensively about wealth disparity and believes individual wealth should be capped at £10 million. She was challenged on...
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    Ah yes, honour ...

    'the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13271287/pregnant-woman-murdered-sweden-suspected-honour-killing.html
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    Nutter on a scrambler

    Driving home just now, out of nowhere I had a nutter on a scrambler/off-road bike about 4 feet from my rear bumper. Revving the engine, swerving left then right as if to pass, doing wheelies etc. I then had to slow to turn right. Obviously put indicator on and triple checked what the nutter...
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    Storm in a teacup? (England kit)

    Or are people right to be outraged? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68632034
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    Harry Kane statue ...

    ... I mean come on :LOL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68625041
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    Broadband down, who wins?

    My broadband went down early hours of Tuesday morning and wasn't back up until early hours Friday morning, so three full days without it. Apparently my whole postcode area was affected. That's the longest period of downtime I've experienced since first getting broadband, which was Telewest...
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    What are these?

    Installed in a high rise by BT Openreach, one above the door of each apartment.
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    Smoke Alarms on separate supplies?

    Scenario: Hard wired smoke alarms in the hall and lounge. Hard wired hear detector in kitchen. Requirement: Swap them out for interlinked alarms. Electrician advice: Existing alarms not wired correctly, each is on a separate supply. I've asked him to quote based on what he thinks needs...
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    This doesn't usually bother me that much ...

    ... however last night I was watching the Graham Norton chat show. Olivia Colman was on promoting her latest film (or movie if you prefer) called Wicked Little Letters. It's based on a true story that happened in 1920s England and I think they've pretty much set the film in the same era. Note...
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    At last, 'new build' quality improves ...

    ... see for yourself:
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