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Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 12:41 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
Which building in Bracknell?

Which building in Bracknell?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories Yesterday, 11:51 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
I can confirm that firefighters are not forbidden...

I can confirm that firefighters are not forbidden to talk to the press. They are expected to use discretion, of course, but there is no question of any ban (the local paper rings up almost daily to...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 17th March 2024, 07:10 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Oh, well spotted; I'd managed to skip over that...

Oh, well spotted; I'd managed to skip over that particular piece of nonsense.

About the only grain of truth is that you may need a higher-rated jack than the common scissor jack that cars tended...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 17th March 2024, 12:16 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
That does seem to be the limit of your research...

That does seem to be the limit of your research technique.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 04:46 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
I know for a fact that firefighters at a scene do...

I know for a fact that firefighters at a scene do talk to members of the press, and, as far as I'm aware (and I'll check on this on Monday, if I remember) they are not forbidden to do so. Sharing...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 16th March 2024, 04:40 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
I've probably said it before, but I continue to...

I've probably said it before, but I continue to be amazed that anyone took initiatives from the Tories such as 'Levelling Up' and 'Northern Powerhouse' remotely seriously.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 03:30 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
What is? You haven't specified which...

What is? You haven't specified which qualification you're talking about.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 16th March 2024, 01:55 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
:dl:

:dl:
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 03:17 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
The D-notice (and I think they're no longer...

The D-notice (and I think they're no longer called that (https://www.dsma.uk/standing-notices/)) exists purely in your imagination.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 02:44 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
:sdl: You would give Stretch Armstrong a run...

:sdl:

You would give Stretch Armstrong a run for his money.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 02:09 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
:dl: You should consider suing Middlesex...

:dl:

You should consider suing Middlesex County Council for failing in their duty to educate you.


"Oh, that was easy," says Man, and for an encore goes on to prove that black is white and...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 15th March 2024, 04:19 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
There you go again. You really ought to read what...

There you go again. You really ought to read what you post.


You claimed that anyone joining the NHS would be required to sign the Official Secrets Act.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 15th March 2024, 12:03 AM
Replies: 52
Continuation Electric Vehicles II
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Posted By zooterkin
We're on the tracker rate, which has the...

We're on the tracker rate, which has the potential to be more expensive if supply is limited again in future for whatever reason; my other half has been doing the sums, and it's been cheaper than...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th March 2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 52
Continuation Electric Vehicles II
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Posted By zooterkin
Octopus.

Octopus.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th March 2024, 06:55 AM
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Continuation Electric Vehicles II
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Posted By zooterkin
Our EV charger is finally connected and working...

Our EV charger is finally connected and working today!

Today's electricity price is 17.58p / kWh.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th March 2024, 06:13 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
I don't know about them, but you are peddling...

I don't know about them, but you are peddling something, though it's not backs, it's bollocks.

:crazy:
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th March 2024, 06:06 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
This was your claim: What does the...

This was your claim:


What does the Official Secrets Act have to do with that?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th March 2024, 04:23 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
So, you're backing away from your claim, as per...

So, you're backing away from your claim, as per usual?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 13th March 2024, 04:06 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
And it has nothing to do with employees talking...

And it has nothing to do with employees talking to the press.

:dl:

Now, are you going to back your statement up with something actually relevant?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th March 2024, 03:31 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Someone else has come forward to accuse Polanski...

Someone else has come forward to accuse Polanski of rape in the 1970s.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/12/roman-polanski-lawsuit-child-rape-trial
Forum: Computers and the Internet 12th March 2024, 02:56 PM
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Views: 15,016
Posted By zooterkin
Odd; I feel the same way about Windows. I'm not...

Odd; I feel the same way about Windows. I'm not an Apple fanboy, but I'm very happy to be using a Unix based system now I have a macbook.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 12th March 2024, 06:19 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
The Fire Service fall under the Met now?

The Fire Service fall under the Met now?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 11th March 2024, 03:30 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
A press release I sent a couple of weeks ago...

A press release I sent a couple of weeks ago ended up in print almost verbatim; it wouldn't have been so bad except for the fact a journalist stuck their byline on it!
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 11th March 2024, 03:28 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
Evidence for the highlighted, regarding...

Evidence for the highlighted, regarding firefighters, please.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 11th March 2024, 05:15 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Nice bit of insinuation, there, implying the...

Nice bit of insinuation, there, implying the photo somehow supported the unsourced statement. The photo was published in the Daily Mail, among other places. What is the source for the comment?
...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 11th March 2024, 04:16 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
More or less capable than a firefighter actually...

More or less capable than a firefighter actually on the scene?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 10th March 2024, 12:15 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
No, that's a stretch. It's 70s style innuendo.

No, that's a stretch. It's 70s style innuendo.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 9th March 2024, 06:28 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
And he knows more than the Fire Service which...

And he knows more than the Fire Service which actually attended the blaze?

:confused:
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 8th March 2024, 03:25 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
Since you didn't quote the chassis number, that...

Since you didn't quote the chassis number, that can't possibly be true.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 8th March 2024, 05:35 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
You keep making statements which you claim are...

You keep making statements which you claim are based on one source or another, but when you actually share that source, they do not say what you claimed they did. Are you intentionally...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 7th March 2024, 10:07 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
You have yet to link to an article that actually...

You have yet to link to an article that actually says that. Now would be a good time to do so.


You appear to be hallucinating again.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 7th March 2024, 09:14 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Several off topic posts shuffled off to AAH. ...

Several off topic posts shuffled off to AAH.

Please keep to the topic, me old Chinas.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 6th March 2024, 11:45 AM
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Views: 102,574
Posted By zooterkin
Lineage isn't everything. I could name a couple...

Lineage isn't everything. I could name a couple of very good instructors, with impressive lineage, but it would be unfair on them because I never got any good at either Wing Chun or Pencak Silat. :)
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 6th March 2024, 11:18 AM
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Continuation Electric Vehicles II
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Posted By zooterkin
If you're in the UK, and have an EV, it's a good...

If you're in the UK, and have an EV, it's a good time to renew your road tax, even if it's not due. It goes up from zero to £180 in April 2025. If you renew now, you should be able to renew for zero...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 6th March 2024, 08:04 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
:confused: Are you talking about Donelan (about...

:confused: Are you talking about Donelan (about whom you've already made that comment) or Foster (who doesn't have a department)?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 5th March 2024, 07:25 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
In a press release or media report? I'm sure...

In a press release or media report? I'm sure you'll be able to give us an example.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th March 2024, 03:45 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
So you don't have any source for your opinion?...

So you don't have any source for your opinion? You were lying when you stated there was an embargo?
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 4th March 2024, 03:33 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Your recollection is accurate, for once. Only...

Your recollection is accurate, for once. Only conspiracy loons made such a suggestion, as well as other similar flights of fancy.
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd March 2024, 06:44 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
I deny that I'm a replicant. But then I would,...

I deny that I'm a replicant. But then I would, wouldn't I?


Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion... C-beams in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate... tears in the rain...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 3rd March 2024, 04:50 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Please share your source for that. I know you...

Please share your source for that. I know you have one.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 1st March 2024, 03:13 PM
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Posted By zooterkin
Well, given that the reason so many are living...

Well, given that the reason so many are living longer is the NHS, the current government is clearly doing its bit to reverse the effects of that.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 1st March 2024, 11:36 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Bollocks!

Bollocks!
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 29th February 2024, 05:04 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Excuse me?

Excuse me?
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 29th February 2024, 03:45 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/29/me...

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/feb/29/met-police-should-never-have-employed-wayne-couzens-report-finds
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th February 2024, 03:32 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
What does that have to do with what marting...

What does that have to do with what marting posted? I'm not seeing a connection, unless you are equating neurological with mental illness.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 24th February 2024, 08:16 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
They've downsized a bit... ;) ...

They've downsized a bit... ;)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53549520630_a50e0dd52e_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2pzZhR5)
ATandT (https://flic.kr/p/2pzZhR5) by zooterkin...
Forum: Trials and Errors 22nd February 2024, 11:03 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
I'm not sure that is good news; I don't like the...

I'm not sure that is good news; I don't like the idea of parliament deciding legal cases like that, better to put the resources in to do it properly.

What should be done is to take away the powers...
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 22nd February 2024, 06:55 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Only if they had an incomplete understanding of...

Only if they had an incomplete understanding of the English language. Do you really think that:

describes an everyday state of affairs?
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd February 2024, 05:05 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
I lived on the stuff, as a small boy; my regular...

I lived on the stuff, as a small boy; my regular teatime meal was syrup sandwiches, with a layer of syrup several millimetres thick. There was an art to eating them so you avoided any drips. My...
Forum: USA Politics 22nd February 2024, 04:05 AM
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Posted By zooterkin
Well, it depends what method is used. At...

Well, it depends what method is used. At Nuremburg, the US Army was responsible for those hangings, and they apparently used the 'standard drop' method, which doesn't take account of body weight. ...
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