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  1. arcobob

    Auto renew subscriptions scam.

    I am sure we have all suffered from the Amazon Prime scam, auto renew insurance policies and enhanced AV internet protection. I note that Amazon are now being taken to task by US authorities for their methods but the real killers are the introductory offers that suddenly jump by multiple times...
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    The implications of the Choire Glas hydro electric proposals.

    With union with Scotland constantly under attack, how do the SDP feel about this venture by a UK company backed by central government. If it goes ahead and independence takes place, who grabs the assets? The Scottish government has agreed to the project going ahead but are such projects doomed...
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    Elecric vehicles

    In light of the current (pardon the pun) situation regarding energy supply security, is it a dangerous move to drive us into a corner regarding electric cars? Under investment in electricity generation has led to a situation where we are highly reliant on supplies from France via EDF which is in...
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    Poor Euan Blair.

    At the age of 38 the son of our former PM has just bought a London mansion for £22 million. The poor man claims to have earned his money from a business started six years ago with a friend. That is unbelievable progress considering that the last two years have been extremely difficult. I hope...
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    Why is grade 2 agricultural land not being farmed for food?

    Grade 2 land that has bben farmed for food for over 100 years, at some time by my family, is now in the hands of Packham and his cronies. Can the world sustain this stupidity?
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    Have any of the lefties on here been following the Labour conference?

    Are the views of posters on here going to be represented by Starmer and his cronies?
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    What constitutes a protest?

    If I want to meet up with friends and family from whom I have been separated for months, can we start a protest, set up a barbie and bring a few bottles of wine just to fuel the anger?
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    EU chlorinated chicken perhaps?

    I read yesterday that certain chicken products have been withdrawn from supermarkets in the UK as they have been linked to a number of salmonella cases, some resulting in death.. All of these products have been traced to a number of production units in Poland. Is there a case for an EU import...
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    Part time GPs

    According to surveys pre Brexit 0nly about 10% of GPs worked full time. Their average hours per week amounted to barely 18 hours. Have these statistics changed since Covid because if they have not improved drastically we should all stop clapping and start booing. Most of us knew the NHS...
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    The WHO inspectors are now in China. What are the odds on the getting meaningful findings?

    Is this an exercise to pacify the sceptics or a serious attempt to prevent further similar outbreaks? Will the finding be in any way useful?
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    YL and TCN shares and sundries

    I have a quantity of YL44 and 61 shares, some genuine and some not, also other bits like landsides and TCN wings. Some of the non genuine YL44s are marked 12 NN and they look to be a really good quality share. Who made them? I also have a quantity of genuine TCN shares(Black 3 hole). I am...
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    Did VW compensate European for mis-selling?

    https://www.hl.co.uk/news/2020/7/28/vw-has-shelled-out-more-than-$9.5-billion-to-car-buyers-it-deceived-in-its-dieselgate-scandal
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    How well are care homes regulated?

    I heard some disturbing news this morning that a care home for the elderly in my village had currently 20 covid cases. Said home is part of a consortium that runs entirely with agency staff who move from one home to another. I cannot believe that this is possible.
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    Funding for education

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-50563833 It may seem miraculous to some that during austerity our ranking show a small overall improvement in educational standards. Compare the expenditure on education with that of other countries it is surprising to see that some of the lowest spenders...
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    Is a new referendum the likely outcome?

    A second referendum appears to be the favoured Labour choice and is gaining traction in the Tory party. My take on this in light of what has already happened likens it to betting on a two horse race where the government owns the horses and decides which two to run and is also the bookmaker who...
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    GSPR, a new diversion?

    The world has allowed our privacy to be compromised and now my inbox is inundated with more rubbish than before in the name of personal security, The horse has bolted and most of the scams that will enter my mailbox in future will, as before , emanate from US and third world countries.
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    Penalty points and rules anomalies

    Has anyone ever finished the wrong way and had penalties given by judges rather than stewards, or worse still been given 20 penalties by the steward and marked down by the judge as well? Some people have argued that judges are not there to award penalties so as we seldom see stewards at local...
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    Bucket grease guns

    I am fed up with buying expensive bucket grease guns that pack up after about a year. Has anyone come across a really reliable and durable gun as I have tried models throughout the price range and spending mega bucks seems to make no difference.
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    Grassland starts

    A mystery to most stubble turners. Can any experts please explain ?
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    Stubble chains

    I was ploughing at a working day recently and next to me was a man with a Fordson N and RSLD with YLs. He was using stubble chains but no skimmers. He was leaving more straw exposed than me using skimmers. I stress that this was not a match but, had it been one, what would the view of members of...
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