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Photos of the Yorkshire Ripper walking into hospital recently
Former Member Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by pirate1111: why on earth would they let him out?! mind you they give crap sentences to evil people who've commited really evil crimes who get out with a new identity, house,job etc... i cant even pretend to understand the law in this country He hasn't been released, he was just at hospital to see an eye specialist.??? I am surprised they took the cuffs off. That was my first thought, why he not cuffed?? I know someone recently who had to go... [ more ]
Moonie Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: She probably jumped the Pension queue at the Post Office! [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing She probably jumped the Pension queue at the Post Office! [ more ]
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Panorama on now.... Mp pedos
Baz I only saw a clip about the programme on the news ....seems the police were worried about it contaminating any investigation ...... [ more ]
Saint I remember a situation in which I was involved. I was approx. 10yrs old and had just finished playing football in the local sports centre (youth club). The teacher said we could all get changed and as it was the end of the lesson/day we could make our own way home rather than dragging us back to school. As usual I was one of the last to finish getting changed. Most of the boys had left - approx. four of us were still getting changed. When suddenly a small man walked in flanked by two older... [ more ]
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Ched Evans' rape conviction goes to appeal court
Baz Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: It would appear new information has come to light. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34441348 They really need to get a better picture of him. I'm interested to see how this pans out. I can't remember how I stumbled across the website protesting his innocence. I have to say - I wouldn't have convicted him I don't think. I... [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: It would appear new information has come to light. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34441348 They really need to get a better picture of him. I'm interested to see how this pans out. I can't remember how I stumbled across the website protesting his innocence. I have to say - I wouldn't have convicted him I don't think. I think someone on here posted a... [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: It would appear new information has come to light. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34441348 They really need to get a better picture of him. I'm interested to see how this pans out. I can't remember how I stumbled across the website protesting his innocence. I have to say - I wouldn't have convicted him I don't think. I think someone on here posted a link to that website, and I... [ more ]
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CSI: Cypher starts tonight
El Loro Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: My TV series link calls it CSI Cyber not Cypher I persevered with the Mysteries of Laura cos I too wanted to throw something at her for being a lousy mother and having bratty kids but the horrid kids disappear after a few episodes and it gets better.. I was just calling it Cypher in my later posts to save wear and tear on my fingers It wasn't just the kids in The Mysteries of Laure, it was everyone and everything in it which put me off. [ more ]
Mount Olympus *Olly* My TV series link calls it CSI Cyber not Cypher I persevered with the Mysteries of Laura cos I too wanted to throw something at her for being a lousy mother and having bratty kids but the horrid kids disappear after a few episodes and it gets better.. [ more ]
El Loro Originally Posted by Baz: Looks like there are two episodes on tonight El Loro You are right. Next Tuesday there's just the one episode followed by Channel 5 repeating The Mysteries of Laura which was previusly shown on 5 USA. My brother liked The Mysteres of Laura. I stopped part way through watching the first episode as I felt like throwing something at the screen. I think it's supposed to be a comedy. [ more ]
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Iphone help please
El Loro Originally Posted by Lori: Wow, I didn't even know you could DO that! In iphone/ipad: Select the Settings application/icon on the iPhone home screen. Select Safari on the following screen. Select Advanced , located near the bottom of the following screen. Move the JavaScript toggle to the left to enable (opposite way to disable) [ more ]
Lori Wow, I didn't even know you could DO that! [ more ]
El Loro Yogi, I'm glad that your iPhone problem has been sorted out Your information about Javascript could be helpful in future if others have a simiar problem. [ more ]
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Sex Diaries: Gigolos
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Now it's £2500 per week !!!!!!! Is that the bloke on the bus? I've had the sound down for a time Yes. It would seem it's really taking off for him. Although some of the requests are rather weird. I spose if that's what makes him happy.......if they're not making anyone else unhappy...... True. I'm orf to bed now Night Sprout. [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Now it's £2500 per week !!!!!!! Is that the bloke on the bus? I've had the sound down for a time Yes. It would seem it's really taking off for him. Although some of the requests are rather weird. I spose if that's what makes him happy.......if they're not making anyone else unhappy...... [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Now it's £2500 per week !!!!!!! Is that the bloke on the bus? I've had the sound down for a time Yes. It would seem it's really taking off for him. Although some of the requests are rather weird. [ more ]
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Virgin Media speed increases
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by El Loro: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: I also go 'wired' as opposed to 'wireless', as you say, the speeds are much better. I'm hoping for an updated Superhub as mine only has the single band and not dual band. I think that if they decide you need a newer Superhub that they charge you £5-99 for the postage. Yes, they tried that when I asked for a new one, I told them that they gave both my sister and mother one without charge. I can wait for the... [ more ]
El Loro Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: I also go 'wired' as opposed to 'wireless', as you say, the speeds are much better. I'm hoping for an updated Superhub as mine only has the single band and not dual band. I think that if they decide you need a newer Superhub that they charge you £5-99 for the postage. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities I also go 'wired' as opposed to 'wireless', as you say, the speeds are much better. I'm hoping for an updated Superhub as mine only has the single band and not dual band. [ more ]
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This is England '90
Cold Sweat Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Punishment beating... or are they going to off him? That twist surprised me. There was a hint in Ep. 3, but yeah: didn't see it going quite like that... What were you expecting - assuming the hint you refer to was the phone conversation that Milky had during episode 3? I thought Milky was planning... [ more ]
Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Punishment beating... or are they going to off him? That twist surprised me. There was a hint in Ep. 3, but yeah: didn't see it going quite like that... What were you expecting - assuming the hint you refer to was the phone conversation that Milky had during episode 3? I thought Milky was planning something with one of the other main... [ more ]
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Grammar/Editor help
Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: As with all things there are exceptions to the rules, but why have rules in the first place if all we're going to do is shrug our shoulders every now and then and say "Well, you know.......things change!" Not all rules are perfect though, and ultimately the objective is to allow clear communication and avoid confusion. The "Marie Smith and God" example wasn't perhaps the best (I just saw it in a style guide and thought it was funny), but... [ more ]
Dame_Ann_Average Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: I know what it's trying to get at. but if the parents were in fact Marie Smith and God, then there would be a colon after the word 'parents'. If you read the link I posted Fluffy you might get my drift. I have seen academics use *, and and* Oh I have! and my stance is still that if the information in the latter part is quantifying the former part,... [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: Originally Posted by Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing: I know what it's trying to get at. but if the parents were in fact Marie Smith and God, then there would be a colon after the word 'parents'. If you read the link I posted Fluffy you might get my drift. I have seen academics use *, and and* Oh I have! and my stance is still that if the information in the latter part is quantifying the former part, then a colon should be used and if it's just a comma... [ more ]
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Paul Hollywood on Cars - Not baking
kattymieoww Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Anyone else hoping Hollywood stuffs his car into the safety barriers? Oh yea.. [ more ]
Saint Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Anyone else hoping Hollywood stuffs his car into the safety barriers? no [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan: I'm trying to find a photo of my mate's Aston and failing. I think it gets an airing about 3 times a year... Waste of a car if you ask me. If ever I come into enough money, I think there is no doubt I would own one even if it were for a short space of time. Gotta be done, EC Right, time for Downton Thanks and bye. I'm doing This is England '90. [ more ]
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Harry Clarke
Cosmopolitan Lock him up and throw away the key. Fecker [ more ]
kattymieoww Terrible ,he should be hiding in shame not bloody driving about whilst "banned".Seems folk like him are not that unusual according to current DVLA rules. [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: I could never understand why he wasn't arrested sooner...the mans a liar and no thought for those he put in danger for years or for those that died through his stupidity. I can't understand how he would even contemplate getting behind a wheel again after what happened. Selfish doesn't even come close. [ more ]
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HATE PURE HATRED
kattymieoww Pirate the wee kittens need baby cat food etc,if they were taken from the mother too soon they might have immune problems,also worming etc is an issue,hope they will be okay,along with Wilf and yourself. [ more ]
pirate1111 my knees are so stiff i cant even drive! at least dave has got his own transport to the conference... [ more ]
pirate1111 yeah there is, but this was a PPUT* *pirate p!ssed up thread something to do when youve had too many on your way now move along nothing to see here ps my knees are still stiff-im walking like a soldier in a 1950's cartoon [ more ]
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Another film quiz
El Loro Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: A lot of mine were guesses, too. Because we're always being told that Citizen Kane is the greatest film ever, I was surprised to learn that it was beaten to the best picture Oscar by How Green was my Valley The story of Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) was regarded as being based on William Randolph Hearst. Hearst was a powerful newspaper magnate, the Rupert Murdoch of his time. Hearst was not happy. He wanted the film destroyed. Citizen Kane was a box... [ more ]
Amythist Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: A lot of mine were guesses, too. Because we're always being told that Citizen Kane is the greatest film ever, I was surprised to learn that it was beaten to the best picture Oscar by How Green was my Valley so true...popular feelgood film v slightly obscure brilliantly shot classic [ more ]
Madame Arcati A lot of mine were guesses, too. Because we're always being told that Citizen Kane is the greatest film ever, I was surprised to learn that it was beaten to the best picture Oscar by How Green was my Valley [ more ]
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Free NHS Dentists - are they a thing?
Yogi19 You might need to search about for a dentist with room on their list for NHS patients, but they are still some around. [ more ]
Dame_Ann_Average it's not free...just cheaper Rawky The cost of NHS dental treatment People in certain groups are entitled to free NHS dental treatment . Otherwise, there are three standard NHS price Bands. You should only pay once for each course of dental treatment. The Bands cover: Band 1 is £18.80 Examination, diagnosis (e.g. x-rays), preventive advice, a scale and polish if needed, application of fluoride varnish or fissure sealant. Urgent care, even if your appointment needs more than one appointment... [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by Rawky-Roo: I haven't been to the dentist in a few years. Partly because I was in South Korea and the language barrier seemed like too much hassle, but mainly because it's so bloody expensive. I try to take care of my teeth, but I'd like to get a check up done as I have some concerns. A work colleague mentioned about going to a Free NHS Dentist, but I can't seem to find anything on them Any suggestions? We have just one free nhs dentst in our town ....I think they are few... [ more ]
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Denis Healey has died
Former Member Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: His jibe that being attacked by Geoffrey Howe was 'like being savaged by a dead sheep' still makes me chortle RIP It was a magnificent insult RIP Dennis Healey. [ more ]
Saint a real individual/character 98 is an amazing innings [ more ]
Moonie Loved the Denis Healey eyebrows. liked the Spitting Image puppet RIP Denis Healey. [ more ]
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Art
Former Member Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Syd: The questions I have are, is the posted picture itself 'art'? is the placement of the chairs 'art'? are the coats themselves 'art'? The installation itself is a representation of something the artist is interested in and finds in common practice everywhere. I would suspect that without the artist describing the influence for the piece - no one would... [ more ]
Kaffs Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: O Would I get the same recognition/acceptance if I were to rock up with a line of bottles of wine increasing in number alongside a line of apples decreasing in number until there is one apple where the largest number of bottles are. The whole installation being brightly lit at the beginning where there is one wine bottle and lots of apples and in shadow at the end where there is one apple and a large number of bottles? Try it and see where you get you... [ more ]
El Loro Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by El Loro: NO I've not read the synopsis so I don't know whether it's real or fake. Hope it's not real. They are real fur coats, apaprently obtained over Ebay. [ more ]
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Bay City Rollers to reform
Former Member Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Community service!!!!!! That seems to be getting off light to me. Unless he had to wear a reflective jacket that had the words "I am a convicted paedophile" on the back. They should all be made to do that, then we'll see some proper justice being handed out. Then again it would only get the assailant in trouble [ more ]
Saint Yes he did [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Community service!!!!!! That seems to be getting off light to me. Unless he had to wear a reflective jacket that had the words "I am a convicted paedophile" on the back. [ more ]
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BBC's Sarah Teale harassed during report about harassment
Mount Olympus *Olly* Not pleasant is it Jen? The one I actually reported to the cops was more than a bum group. .the guy actually put his hand up my mid calf length skirt, was a swingy style so didn't feel his hand going up the skirt until he had then grabbed my groin in a very sexual manner. . I was getting a coffee at the station [about 30 yrs ago now] and he'd been leaning against the booth ..I was shocked and walked away at first then thought nah he's not getting away with that, it is beyond a bum grope so I... [ more ]
Jen-Star I had someone grope my bum on a packed train once... Moved away pretty sharpish! [ more ]
Mount Olympus *Olly* ok found it.. so some stoopid kid says what he wishes he could do to an attractive and confident woman, something he'd never get a chance in a million yrs to do to any woman with a mentality like that as to the 'has this ever happened to any females on here' question.. well the reporter was talking about being groped in public too. .yep happened to me while waiting for a train a long time ago, wasn't just a pinched bum type thing, was a full on grope ..reported it to the station police, it... [ more ]
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British Films Quiz Answers (Spoilers)
Cold Sweat Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: I got 2 and 15 wrong! I knew 2 because I remember there was a big fuss about it when it came out: it wasn't just the highest grossing British movie at the UK box office - it was the highest grossing movie at the UK box office full stop . Skyfall made £102.9 million in the UK; Avatar (the highest-grossing movie worldwide) made £94 million. Deathly Hallows Part 2 made £73.1 million... 15 is (IMO) very difficult because John... [ more ]
Yogi19 Ingenious way to deliver the answers, Eugene. [ more ]
El Loro Well done EL on your work in getting the answers Oddly enough for question 8, the trivia page on the IMDB site for that film has it at 6 minutes rather than 8. I agree with you that question 15 was unfair. [ more ]
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Any of you going to watch the moon turn red tonight
Yogi19 Originally Posted by Lori: My friend took this picture. She has a nice camera a big, fancy lens, but it took her about 15 minutes and a lot of clicks before she got the right shot. Originally Posted by El Loro: Some fantastic photos have been posted above I found this one on the BBC website taken by a Randell John (according to the BBC) which was shot through some foliage at Bridgend: Stunning pics. [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: Thanks, Cinds Here is one of my efforts. It isn't exactly what I'd planned but I'm not entirely displeased with it A very atmospheric shot, Madame. [ more ]
Lori Aren't digital cameras the best thing?? [ more ]
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Quiz: How well do you know British films?
Yogi19 Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: 12/15 It's a little frustrating that they don't tell you which ones you got wrong, though... After a bit of research I've finally identified all the correct answers. I thought some of them were pretty difficult, e.g. you really... [ more ]
Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: 12/15 It's a little frustrating that they don't tell you which ones you got wrong, though... After a bit of research I've finally identified all the correct answers. I thought some of them were pretty difficult, e.g. you really need to know your "Whitnail and I"... [ more ]
Yogi19 Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: Originally Posted by Eugene's Lair: 12/15 It's a little frustrating that they don't tell you which ones you got wrong, though... After a bit of research I've finally identified all the correct answers. I thought some of them were pretty difficult, e.g. you really need to know your "Whitnail and I" quotes to get the first answer... [ more ]
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Farrah Abraham vs Aisleyne
Baz Originally Posted by Dame_Ann_Average: every time I glance at this thread all I read is Father Abraham [ more ]
Eugene's Lair Originally Posted by Cinds: Originally Posted by Rawky-Roo: Is no-one going to mention Napkin-Gate and the fact there's court hearing over it? Oh, the drama! I did read that one. I missed that: what was "Napkin-Gate"? [ more ]
Cinds Originally Posted by Rawky-Roo: Is no-one going to mention Napkin-Gate and the fact there's court hearing over it? Oh, the drama! I did read that one. [ more ]
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Verbal Jousting
Baz Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Yogi19: I can't see repeats of this week's episodes at the weekend. Well, today has just been one long series of disappointments and let downs. But not you, thanks for checking. Aww I think the sometimes repeat them on More 4 or 4Seven EC I will keep my eyes peeled as I often tune into those chanels It's the one that starts with a rather... [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Baz: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Yogi19: I can't see repeats of this week's episodes at the weekend. Well, today has just been one long series of disappointments and let downs. But not you, thanks for checking. Aww I think the sometimes repeat them on More 4 or 4Seven EC I will keep my eyes peeled as I often tune into those chanels [ more ]
Baz Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: Originally Posted by Yogi19: I can't see repeats of this week's episodes at the weekend. Well, today has just been one long series of disappointments and let downs. But not you, thanks for checking. Aww I think the sometimes repeat them on More 4 or 4Seven EC [ more ]
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SUPER MOON
Cinds Lori Ive added a few more pics I took in to El Loros thread about the moon. [ more ]
Lori GORGeous photo!! I saw the blood moon, but it was very faint for us - we had a bit of fog in that part of the sky. Happened between 7 and 8pm for us. I went back to look, later, and the moon was partially eclipsed. [ more ]
Cinds Originally Posted by Yogi19: Originally Posted by Cinds: I have been out taking pics of tonight's super moon. OK if you don't know, tonight's full moon coincides with a full lunar eclipse. But what makes it better, is the fact the full moon is on its closest trajectory. so it will look massive. Great pic, Cinds. Thrilled to bits with that pic. [ more ]
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CBBBOTS Drama
Eugene's Lair Farrah Abraham and Janice Dickinson have been given police cautions for common assault: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/...utioned-over-cbb-row And it doesn't look like it's over yet: "Enquiries in connection with another assault allegation continue, therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time." [ more ]
Cold Sweat I think i prefer the version where Farrah smashes her pint glass on the table, puts it in Vicki and Aisleyne's faces - before having a bar stool smashed across her head by Janice. [ more ]
MrsH Farrah has spoken via Intrigue Management ‏ @ IntrigueAgency Interview with Farrah Abraham, 26th September 2015 Farrah, what happened at the BB BOTS recording on 22nd September 2015? "I was assaulted twice by Aisleyne Horgan Wallace and Janice Dickinson. After speaking with the police and my lawyer, I have pressed charges against Aisleyne and am considering issuing a lawsuit against Janice." Media reports claim Aisleyne either threw Champagne or a Champagne glass at you, is this true? "I can... [ more ]
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Candles
Former Member Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Sprout: I don't get what the big thing about candles is Suppose they make the place nice and cosy Sprout? Lovely on a winter's night and especially around Christmas. Marketing ploy Ebeneezer! But then again...I'm a realist You can even get candle making kits... hours of fun guaranteed! [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Sprout: I don't get what the big thing about candles is Suppose they make the place nice and cosy Sprout? Lovely on a winter's night and especially around Christmas. Marketing ploy Ebeneezer! But then again...I'm a realist [ more ]
Former Member Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Roger the Alien: Originally Posted by Sprout: I don't get what the big thing about candles is Suppose they make the place nice and cosy Sprout? Lovely on a winter's night and especially around Christmas. Marketing ploy Ebeneezer! [ more ]
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Beware this fake Virgin Media email
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by El Loro: I though it was odd that the Virgin Media scanning system for emails didn't identify my email as a phishing one. It generally does identify them and puts them straight into their spam folder. Since Virgin changed over their email system I have found that the system has a degree of 'learning' to do. I check spam regularly and remove items to my inbox which it has placed in spam. Not masses but certainly it's a bit hit and miss at the moment. [ more ]
El Loro I though it was odd that the Virgin Media scanning system for emails didn't identify my email as a phishing one. It generally does identify them and puts them straight into their spam folder. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Saint: I'm not with Virgin Media Hope that h . . . . hang on I AM with Virgin Media As it happens I am with Virgin and I have just negotiated down my bill. But I am never caught out by these types of phishing email, I get so many of them, from "Apple" too. I check my payments/standing orders many times per month. [ more ]
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Would you send a message to space for aliens?
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by El Loro: EC, nearly a year ago I mentioned to you Olaf Stapledon's book "Star Maker". It was written in 1937 and, although not an easy book to read, it covers very similar topics as in your post. Now you mention it, I do recall. Added it to my Amazon wish list. When I get round to it is another matter http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-M...pledon/dp/1857988078 I'm just reading 'Moby Dick' on my mobile as I go to and from work. [ more ]
El Loro EC, nearly a year ago I mentioned to you Olaf Stapledon's book "Star Maker". It was written in 1937 and, although not an easy book to read, it covers very similar topics as in your post. [ more ]
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CBB Live Final 9 pm to 10:45 pm then BotS 10:45 pm to 12:15 am
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by kattymieoww: So Rylan was lying when he said there was only a couple of percent between James and Austin. Depends at what point he was considering the count [ more ]
kattymieoww So Rylan was lying when he said there was only a couple of percent between James and Austin. [ more ]
Baz Thanks for all the updates over the past 4 weeks Mrs H ...over and above the call of duty [ more ]
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Sports images
Cold Sweat Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: Lizzie Armitstead from Otley riding through dreadful weather to claim Silver and the first medal for Team GB at London 2012! Lizzie Armitstead winning the World Road Championship in Richmond, Virginia earlier - a rainbow jersey to add to her Olympic silver medal. She joins an elite group (Beryl Burton, Mandy Jones and Nicole Cooke) of British women who have won this title. Armitstead tried to jump away from the main group with 1km remaining but several riders... [ more ]
Extremely Fluffy Fluffy Thing Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: The Tyrell P34 I wonder if such a radical design would be approved by the FIA today. Lovely car, but as for the FIA okaying the design these days....no way If it didn't actually break any rules(engine size, tank capacity, KERS, DRS etc.) they'd HAVE to OK it. [ more ]
Rocking Ros Rose Originally Posted by Sprout: Originally Posted by Cold Sweat: The Tyrell P34 I wonder if such a radical design would be approved by the FIA today. Lovely car, but as for the FIA okaying the design these days....no way shame - why not? [ more ]
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Mad Ham Two Swords
Cinds Plus the self of steam of a human bean. These people walk amongst us & they're mostly unsupervised. [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Cinds: It's the fact that some idiots genuinely call it 'Madam Two Swords', and don't get me started on:- The ifold tower Chester drawers Tonsilighters Lacks toast and tolerant Chicken seizure salad Some good ones there Cinds. [ more ]
Cinds It's the fact that some idiots genuinely call it 'Madam Two Swords', and don't get me started on:- The ifold tower Chester drawers Tonsilighters Lacks toast and tolerant Chicken seizure salad [ more ]
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The latest photo of Pluto
El Loro Originally Posted by Madame Arcati: Sorry to lower the tone but when I saw the photo the first thing I thought was that it bore a striking resemblance to the ball-shaped thing that floated around in our old lavatory cistern I see what you mean [ more ]
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Madame Arcati Sorry to lower the tone but when I saw the photo the first thing I thought was that it bore a striking resemblance to the ball-shaped thing that floated around in our old lavatory cistern [ more ]
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Celebrity Big Brother News , Vids and Gossip Thread [ will contain Spoilers]
Baz Thanks for all the updates over the past 4 weeks Mrs H ...over and above the call of duty [ more ]
MrsH Celebrity Big Brother 2015 voting percentages and stats revealed Celebrity Big Brother 2015 final results For the first time ever, Channel 5 has revealed a full breakdown of the Celebrity Big Brother 2015 voting percentages. The voting stats have only ever (partially) been revealed the one time before, last year when the split between winner Helen Wood and runner up Ashleigh Coyle was announced. This evening saw James Hill win the show and despite host Emma Willis revealing there was just... [ more ]
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El Loro Originally Posted by Lori: Well, I can't get the error to happen no matter what I do... But I'll take your word for it. If you want to get an error just select a non-graphics file such as a word document though you have to choose all files from the file selector. I've also just made a false graphics file by changing the suffix on a word document file to jpg to make it look as if it's a graphics file. Not surprsingly that produced an error with the popup message Bad Request but as before no link. [ more ]
Lori Well, I can't get the error to happen no matter what I do... But I'll take your word for it. [ more ]
El Loro Lori, as EC says when you hover over the error a pop up screen message appears which you could screen shot but it didn't seem to be a link (the message vanished as soon as I moved the pointer away from Error). [ more ]
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Do you own a diesel Volkswagon vehicle?
Carnelian No, but it might mean a hefty drop in the prices of second hand VWs [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Kaffs: Originally Posted by Enthusiastic Contrafibularities: If so, You're polluting my planet - STOP IT !!!! Only joking, it's not your fault, I still loves ya. I thought you were going to say 'get a piece of the class action'! Oh No! I'm not in the least bit litigious! [ more ]
Enthusiastic Contrafibularities Originally Posted by Saint: I was planning on the new VW Touran being my next car The scandal has not put me off They will recall and remedy all the issues VW are excellent cars They are and it would not put me off either. They will sort it and life will go on as normal. These things eventually blow over. Some good deals may be in the offing [ more ]
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Enthusiastic Contrafibularities This thread is a bit of a blast from the past! [ more ]
Cinds TBH El, I don't even think that is enough to lure me back now. [ more ]
El Loro Originally Posted by Cinds: Originally Posted by Mount Olympus *Olly*: oh noooo CSI axed.. I've followed it since the beginning Mind you Nick needed to go cos his chipmunk over worked out and steroidy/protein supplemented neck and face was no longer fitting in the screen ps EC.. it's pretend not real, it uses literary licence a lot I stopped watching pretty much when Grissom left. Grissom is back for the final 2 hour episode. [ more ]
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