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Perseid meteor shower
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For night owls One of the biggest annual displays of 'shooting stars' is to peak later this week. The is one of the most well-known astronomical events and the best time to see it will be between Thursday, August 11, and Saturday, August 13. It will be most active between midnight and 5.30am and accordi...
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New tennis app
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I recommend a new tennis app for you guys! You can find tennis partners in your town or other place. I think it is better than any other service on market TENNISURF
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Andy Murray and the Dunblane massacre
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I've always known that Andy went to the school where the massacre took place, but I didnt' know if or how much he was involved in the tragedy. Decided to look it up today: Murray was a former pupil of Dunblane Primary School between 1992 to 1999. He was eight years old and in Primary Three when the Dunblane...
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Solar System
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For those interested in Astronomy, there is an amazing alignment of the planets in the solar system at the moment that can be seen in the morning sky. This photo was taken this morning in the South east sky at around 06.20 hours. It's at times like this, I wish I had a better camera and knew how to use it LOL...
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Calories on Menus
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New rules requiring calories to be displayed on menus comes into force today. IMO this is so pointless- all calories are not created equal! The calories from a chocolate brownie arent the same as calories from a bean burger with sweet potato chips.
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P&O Ferries
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Note to self - make sure to never book with P&O again when taking a ferry, or to use any of DP World's companies if at all possible. Outrageous behaviour - the way not to manage. PR disaster
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Yorkshire Cricket Racism Scandal
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Watching Azeem Rafiq and his evidence to the MP's today - what a fine, articulate and creditable man, I felt emotionally moved listening to him talk and give his testimony. I hope this causes real action to be taken - I imagine it will start with a number of careers being damaged (Vaughan, David Lloyd,...
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Patisserie Valerie
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I jokingly made reference to Luke Johnson and Patisserie Valerie elsewhere, his name sake of course was chairman , I believe. Its a few years since they collapsed with a massive hole in their accounts, does anyone know where that investigation got to and what happened?
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The redrawing of UK political map
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With all of this talk of the labour red wall falling down, in 2019 general election, and the Hartlepool by-election win for the Tories was the latest example of this. Are we really surprised. Populist leaders, like Trump, Le Pen and also Boris, appeal to the lowest common denominator, as they are tak...
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BAFTAs
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for those of you interested, the BAFTAs continue tonight. Leslie Odom jr sang a song from his film last night and tonight he is singing again, this time a duet with Corinne Bailey Rae. Corinne is fab, I am big fan, and she is a lovely person! She happens to be married to my next door neighbour or more precis...
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Gas Installation
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As I alluded to in one of the threads, I have had a problem with a gas installation company here, so I thought I would amuse you all with my little "tale of woe". It started about 2 years ago. Natural gas is a new phenomenon in many places in Spain with most people using bottled gas. But the pipes were being b...
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Myanmar coup
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-55909408 capturing on video more than you planned!
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How tennis saved Sam Jalloh's life...
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Hello hello I'm a newbie - hope all is good with you. I'm a full time tennis coach in a village near Derby - I can't work during lockdown so have really focused in on podcasting to keep positive! Last week I spoke to a remarkable man called Sam Jalloh. Sam grew up in Sierra Leone during the Civil War - he went t...
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Yes Minister
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Or in this case, "Yes Shadow Minister". Just wanted to recognise on this board that one of our regular members - Topemp - has been appointed Shadow Minister for Apprenticeships and Lifelong Learning as part Kier Starmers new Labour opposition team. Congratulations Toby. Thoroughly deserved.
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Sean Connery
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Truly sad to report that the best James Bond that ever was, has passed away today at the age of 90. RIP Sir Sean Connery.
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Indyref2 inevitable
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After the disgraceful behaviour of the Tories this week in Westminster and the bufoonery of Mundell and others in Scotland, it appears indyref2 will be coming sooner rather than later. Coupled with the disaster of broken promises and the Brexit carry on where over 60% of Scots voted to remain, and th...
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technical issue
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the unread updates aren't being shown in bold any more - is this happening with everyone or just me?
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Good Deed Backfires
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https://twitter.com/KateEMcCann/status/1309512058535280641
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How have you coped with lockdown?
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This is partly a little bit of personal bragging but also a genuine question. Before lockdown, around xmas, I invested in a running machine at home. Did it on and off, but first week of lockdown I found myself boozing too much so decided to really make an effort. In 5 foot 8 or 9, 173cm ish, and weighed...
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Kobe Bryant
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What tragic news this evening that basketball legend Kobe Bryant has been killed in a helicopter crash. He was an inspiration to so many people both within the world of basketball an beyond. He was just 41 years old and leaves a wife and 4 children. Let's not forget too that sadly 4 other people were...
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Anyone up for a gently, meandering word game?
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Another little distraction for anyone in need of one, feel free to contribute. The game is adapted from John Finnemore's original in the Zurich episode of his Radio Comedy, 'Cabin Pressure'. It's called: People who should have been arch-enemies Hopefully the few examples from the show will make it...
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IoS 13.5.1 - wifi issues
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This may seem a strange question. My wife and daughter both have iphones and my wife has an iPad. They recently took the oos upgrade that was forced on them by Apple to 13.5.1 Since then , the past few days, none of these devices will work properly using wifi, specifically on the internet. Links wont cl...
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Government Spending
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The corona virus has changed so many things in this world and in my opinion will continue to do so for months, if not years. This government has decided that to protect people and the way our society functions, it is necessary to increase borrowing to unprecedented levels with figures of 250 billion be...
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Bad 'Dad Joke' type jokes - content warning: Puns
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Hello, Whilst we have no tennis, and plenty to be concerned about, I am going to post a bad joke every day. Worst case scenario, you will have something else other than the current ubiquitous suspects, at which to channel your anger and frustrations. Best case scenario, perhaps at least one other pers...
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What book are you currently reading ?
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What book[s] are you currently reading ? What are they about and how would you rate them ?
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