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General Discussion Area / The functionario - funny Utube clip
« on: 29 March 2011, 11:29:36 »
Don't know how to post the actual clip here is the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXWZ3uAEKsw&feature=player_embedded


The funny thing about this is that it is very close to how things work in Spanish government run offices where people have jobs for life. We have had to go outside to Photocopying shop even though the clerk has one behind him. No wonder the Spanish employ gestors (experts in paperwork) to get things done


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General Discussion Area / Conference for Nickbat?
« on: 29 March 2011, 14:16:32 »
Only joking but what a pairing!

 http://www.climatechangeandwine.com/

Which is riding on the back of which?

1428
General Discussion Area / F1 - spoiler (and Buffs only)
« on: 26 March 2011, 14:34:29 »
The new season is upon us and already I can hear the hard core saying its boring, won't watch it and so on.

I shall be watching and I have got to say I am looking forward to it. I thought Vettel was just so good in practice. Ditto Hamilton even though he was a staggering 8 tenths behind him. I thought Buttons face when the likely lads told him that Hamilton's Kers wasn't working on his lap was priceless. ;D ;D ;D  I wonder where Kubica would have qualified if Petrov managed sixth?

Do you think the gimmicks (Kers, moveable wings etc) will make for better races?

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General Discussion Area / turn you away from
« on: 28 March 2011, 17:21:17 »
For me it will be down to the economics of it all.

I could really do with an economical diesel 4x4 but the Omegas then would have to go. Oh how I would miss cruise and the comfort!



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What sort of equipment do you need to make a film of say a 2 hour walk that you could post on a website or Utube? Quality v Price. i.e. good quality without spending a fortune. Can I add sound afterwards instead of recording my labouring breathing?

I haven't any knowledge of the subject but I once made a video of our family on a borrowed VHS camcorder about 15 years ago! Quite harrowing viewing. ;D ;D

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General Discussion Area / Dispatches - Railways
« on: 22 March 2011, 11:17:11 »
Interesting programme last night.

A few shocks (for me anyway).

1. The vast cost to the taxpayer still of what I thought was a privatised system. A real eyeopener. I  also loved the concept of the taxpayer paying the operating companies if passenger numbers didn't meet forecast levels.

2. The 300 or so people employed throughout the various companies to apportion blame to someone else to avoid paying any more compensation than necessary!

I was in Leicestershire last week staying in a very large village that has a main line through it. Used to have a station but it has been "built on". Abolute lunacy. Used the bus service but not very good as it stops at six p.m. Thank god for the Ka! :y

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Don't see many in Spain. It is six years since visiting my folk in the Scarborough area. Arriving on Saturday in the Midlands and visiting friends in Shrewsbury and Leicester areas before travelling up North to sample some real ale + fish and chips.

If you see me in a Dark Blue V reg Ka give me a wave unless I am on your side of the road in which case swerve. I will toot any Omegas I see!! sad or excited? you decide! ;D ;D ;D

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General Discussion Area / Yet another energy saving con
« on: 06 March 2011, 16:03:32 »
Old fashioned lightbulbs work quite fine for me but along came the hype of energy saving bulbs.

So I invested heavily and bought 6 for use in outside wall lights and three spares as no two lights ever seem to be the same shape or light quality. Only had them about a year and one didn't light. Assumed it must be a wiring fault. No it was a failed bulb. Covered by guarantee yes but who keeps the receipts? The others are going to have to last 10 years to pay back. They don't illuminate immediately and the quality of the light is poor power for power.

On top of that technically   you are supposed to not throw the failed energy saving bulbs in the bin but drive to a disposal centre with them! (contain mercury?) How much energy does that consume? >:(

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I love the diversity of Britain, from the remote wildernesses to the choked conurbations. From the dialect of Yorkshire to the rhyming slang of the Cockneys. However the folk should all have the same taxation, Healthcare and so on. Part of being in Great Britain.

I don't like the ever creeping separation of the Welsh and the Scottish in particular from the English. Today the Welsh have voted Yes for more powers on local matters including Health. At the same time prescription charges are going UP in England whilst free in Scotland.

Why oh why?

1435
General Discussion Area / George Bush toy?
« on: 02 March 2011, 18:44:47 »
Who designs these things? Minutes of fun ;D ;D

http://www.planetdan.net/pics/misc/georgerag.swf

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General Discussion Area / National speed limits to be reduced?
« on: 26 February 2011, 15:42:55 »
Well the Spanish have just announced that the national speed limit will be reduced from 120km to 110km from 7th March in an effort to save fuel and the help the ongoing economic crisis which has hit really hard here (20% unemployed nationally).

Shades of the 70'S ?

Will other European countries do the same? 70mph down to 60mph in Britain?

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General Discussion Area / Varche's Easy Birthday Quiz
« on: 27 February 2011, 13:13:03 »
Here it is:


1.How long did the 100 years War last?

2.Which country makes panama hats?

3.From which animal do we get cat gut?

4.In which month do Russians celebrate the October revolution?

5.What is a camel’s hair brush made of?

6.The Canary Islands in the Atlantic are named after what animal?

7.What was King George VI’s first name?

8.What colour is a purple finch?

9.Where are Chinese gooseberries from?

10.What is the colour of the black box in a commercial plane?

 

NO CHEATING BY LOOKING ON THE INTERNET ETC!!


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General Discussion Area / Anyone like or got any old books?
« on: 22 February 2011, 19:22:31 »
My favourite is Animals' treatment first aid. The Elliman EFA Book (covers Horses, dogs, birds and cattle) Published in 1900. Here is an extract  http://www.newrider.com/Library/How_it_Was/horse_care.html. Under Cattle there is a lovely section on "driving" The morning is the best time, water is the chief requirement on the road as the exertion is unusual and extra water is wanted.

I am also reading a totally unPC book My sporting Memories published 1922  (forty years with gun and notebook by major general nigel woodyatt. That is all about shooting any and many big game animals in India. Mostly man eating tigers!!

Anyone else love old books? We are the last generation that will as the Internet and ebooks will rule from now on. :'(

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General Discussion Area / Christchurch - poor beggars!
« on: 22 February 2011, 13:51:45 »
Well my Mum and Dad's friends out there are OK.

Looking on TV , Seems like a lot of the buildings that are recent don't look too earthquake proof. Shame about the cathedral.

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General Discussion Area / SCARY TERMS and CONDITIONS
« on: 20 February 2011, 22:22:55 »
Here is a section of a company that does PSTN forwarding VOIP 's T and C's relating to termination.

looks promising but to register , you have to agree to their Terms and Conditions. I reproduce below just one of the clauses - it's worth reading (I've highlighted certain bits!)

TERMINATION

DID Logic maintains a clearly defined termination policy. Any behavior that can be interpreted as insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect will be followed by an instant account termination and a lifetime IP address ban. Examples of such behavior include, but are not limited to, using foul language in email or telephone correspondence, or posting false, misleading or unfair statements related to DID Logic anywhere on the public Internet. DID Logic lacks the resources and the intention to enter into any public arguments due to our focus on service quality and assistance to legitimate customers. Any behavior that can be interpreted as frivolous will result in instant account termination and a lifetime IP address ban. The "frivolous" behavior includes, but not limited to, making repetitive requests regarding the same issue that has been already addressed, using all capital letters in the email subject, threatening DID Logic staff, trying to act scandalous and attempting to show disrespect. The verb forms “trying to” and “attempting to” are used because there is no option to remain in continuous state of being scandalous or disrespectful while simultaneously being a DID Logic user; you will be immediately terminated after you attempt to engage in this behavior. There is no refund, full or partial, after account termination. In the event of account termination, you are no longer subject to all other sections of Terms and Conditions except this section ("Termination"). We may or may not refer you to this specific section of Terms of Service after termination has occurred, or answer any email or telephone calls made by you, or otherwise respond to your attempts to make contact. You agree to read this entire agreement carefully, and you agree to be bound by all sections of this Agreement including the "Termination" section. DID Logic is designed to offer the best VOIP service technically attainable on our planet as of early 21st century. Our vendors are carefully selected from only the best qualifying carriers and our engineers dedicate a significant portion of their lives to ensure DID Logic operates flawlessly. We do not provide any services not mentioned in this Agreement. Psychological counseling, life advice, casual chat and other forms of personal services are not offered. You will be terminated if you approach us with any of such requests. You will be terminated if we determine you may be presently seeking such services, or that you may be potentially inclined to seek such services in future. You will be terminated if we determine, at our sole discretion, that you are attempting to register for purposes of creating negative publicity through usage of information made available to you after the registration. Due to the limited resources and our complete and unconditional dedication to maintain service quality, DID Logic staff will not tolerate abuse, behavior related to entertaining yourself with the free trials, and attempts to start conversations about anything unrelated to the technical nature of the service. If you start dispute(s) with our payment agents and we determine the nature of such dispute(s) to be frivolous, immediate termination will follow. If you provide questionable identification copies, or passport copies clearly produced using Google image search or imaged that were altered using a graphic editor, you will be terminated. If you create multiple accounts that clearly belong to the same person, you will be terminated.

Wow! They won't be getting any business from me!  If anyone would like to see the full document, it's at: https://didlogic.com/terms

They won't need a call centre just one "Arnie" to do the terminations ;D ;D ;D

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