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Given we have a speed camera thread, thought it maybe worth sharing i guess a reason behind why we need them.So come on chaps whats share the following:1. Top speed2. Where3. Vehicle4. Did you get caught naheed. . .DISCLAIMER - I am not encouraging...
Things have changed since I lived in SW4 but then I'm getting old and things are always changing. I wonder what the next few years will hold for social housing and first time buyers - will they look back era on this as a "golden age" or will they both...
I am flying out to the States (San Diego) on Saturday. Is there long queues to get through customs / immigration.RegardsMick
Over here in the united states there is a sort of low-grade rumble concerning some form of compulsory military service for able bodied young people - a plan, btw, which would appear to include females and well as males (which is something new over...
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I have been interested in Buddhism for over ten years but apart from being an all round nice bloke haven't done too much about it. Now is the time. Can anyone enlighten me?
The Truth Behind the Moon Landings: Stranger than Fiction (Documentary) Time - 21:00 - 22:00 (1 hour long) When - Wednesday 2nd June on five Documentary examining the conspiracy theory that the moon landing was faked in a Hollywood studio. Experts,...
This is for NAIMGAME 'cos I know he's bored.OK. Assuming you have a BMW 530d Touring parked outside for daily use, what vehicles would be in your Fantasy Garage ?Pick five. Cars, motorbikes, anything with wheels, old or new, cost no object, you...
All--If you've not heard, Disney has prohibited Miramax from distributing Michael Moore's new film, Fahrenheit 911. While Disney claims its actions are not politically motivated, I find that hard to believe... Apparently the film is highly critical of...
Here's a new one: an "Over Unity" device... an electric motor that produces more energy than it requires to operate.The world's energy problems are instantly solved. Take that, OPEC!!Minato motor
Given the shite currently on offer let's come up with some ideas that will be snapped up by the talent hungry, overpaid gits of the airwaves.All profits to to be shared as I see fit.
It seems I might be working in Leeds for the next 8 weeks or so - joy!Although I've worked there before it was for the odd week/few days here and there. And I was much younger and pretty much satisfied with a beer and a curry. Now I'm older and plan...
After Rwanda (just 10 years ago), everyone said "never again". Well, why isn't the global community/UN doing anything in Sudan other than urging the government and militia to halt the genocide? "Some 10,000 civilians have been killed. At least 130,000...
MuchachosI'm off to Normandy for the 60th annivesary of D Day and the thought occurs that my Video camera is getting towards museum status.Any suggestions for a nice little video camera? Nothing too flash required. Plus, where is the best place to...
I'm a big Almodovar fan. I saw Bad Education over the weekend and thought it was good but not as gripping as his other stuff. Very watchable though with all the usual character types - transvestities, lots of gays, the church, etc, etc.Other fans out ...
Sorry, couldn't resist. Just wish I had his mind trick ability...Did anyone else see the televised Seance last night? I really enjoyed the show. I took part even though I knew it was all a con and based on mind control. I (obviously) picked Jane, but...
Anyone else annoyed that since Ebay and PayPal became one and the same they always offer your buyers the chance to pay by PayPal, even if you distinctly specify you will not accept it, thereby losing you 3.4% + 20p + 25p bank transfer every...
I noticed that somone mentioned ipod minis on the ipod thread. This reminded me of an article I read about the pricing of microdrives, as the ipod has an OEM microdrive at its heart, as does the Creative MuVo mp3 player.Apparantly a 4gig cf card...
Well the rest of the universe must have been travelling at a speed much faster than I, because I seem to have suffered a bout of time compression. Last week I got a letter from the Alma Mater (Victoria University of Manchester) that our graduating...
I have just ordered the Mont Blanc System 3000 roof bars for my mini (new bmw variety). Much research shows that the best way of transporting bikes on this car is with a roof rack.The BMW Mini roof rack involves drilling into the roof, I was not...
Anyone else read the latest book by Alain De Botton ? I wonder what he'd make of the good members of these fora ?
Thought it might be interesting to revisit some predictions that were boldly put forth in one of the original Iraq War threads... how fared the (anonymous) prognosticator(s), given that we've had "peace" for more than a year now? (Bush officially...
After 7 years previously faultless service, I came home tonight to find the picture on my Panasonic telly is suddenly showing a kind of green ghosting effect around light and shadow, kind of like early '80's TOTP special effects. It's the same whether...
My wife's current car (a petrol Fiat Ulysses) is due for replacement and, due to the impact of Mick Parry's war on fuel prices, I'm considering getting a replacement with lower running costs.Unfortunately the likes of the Civic IMA and Toyota Prius...
we are thinking seriously about doing up our loft for extra room. however, the builder who came said that we would probably lose a substantial portion of one of the bedrooms in order to accomodate the stairs to the extension -- which of course is...