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by paul m
14 Apr 2012, 18:01
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thorium - a technological game-changer?
Replies: 50
Views: 8164

Thankyou,that has made it a lot clearer. Interesting what you say about cost etc. we can't even get funding for new nuclear reactors.
by paul m
14 Apr 2012, 16:12
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thorium - a technological game-changer?
Replies: 50
Views: 8164

What is Thorium,who has it,how much is there?
by paul m
11 Apr 2012, 18:57
Forum: Government and Society
Topic: Millionaire tax avoiders 'shock' chancellor
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

What is the agenda though? Why are the bashing their mates? Do they REALLY think we will fall for the bullsh£t?
by paul m
11 Apr 2012, 18:47
Forum: News
Topic: Energy companies will have to help customers save cash
Replies: 7
Views: 848

frank_begbie wrote:Can't afford to have the heating on now, don't think this is going to help somehow. :roll:

Has any privatisation been good for customers?

Just wondered.
It was good for Thatcher's mates. Just an excuse to fleece us all.
by paul m
10 Apr 2012, 19:22
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: We allow joblessness to rise at our peril
Replies: 38
Views: 3187

The only happy lawyers I know are barristers - who control their own workload, and are focused on stuff they enjoy - and senior academics (likewise). If my recent experience of solicitors is anything to go by, they don't deserve to be happy. They are a bunch of immoral, money-grabbing, bottom-feedi...
by paul m
07 Apr 2012, 17:34
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Look back in hunger: Britain's silent, scandalous epidemic
Replies: 13
Views: 2450

Here's another very good article on the evilness of sugar: http://cruinthe.tripod.com/nexus/articles/sugarblues.html making hard choices between, fuel, warmth, transport and food," Don't get this. Will be true probably in the near future but not now. Can get a bag of pasta for 18p, same for oa...
by paul m
04 Apr 2012, 08:17
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cut the country some slack and introduce gardening leave
Replies: 19
Views: 2160

I work a 6 day week. Never had a two day weekend in 30 yrs. so Sunday is special. Any reduction would be MOST welcome! Would it be welcome if it was accompanied by a proportionate loss in income? Do you have an unusual job? It would be welcome,yes!My job is not unusual,I am a manager in the food in...
by paul m
03 Apr 2012, 19:18
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cut the country some slack and introduce gardening leave
Replies: 19
Views: 2160

I work a 6 day week. Never had a two day weekend in 30 yrs. so Sunday is special. Any reduction would be MOST welcome!
by paul m
27 Mar 2012, 19:12
Forum: News
Topic: bbc countries hoarding crude oil
Replies: 11
Views: 1516

RalphW wrote:We keep reserves, you stockpile, they hoard.
Quite! One mans preparation is anothers paranoia. I think what we are seeing now is the beginning of a new paradigm.
by paul m
19 Mar 2012, 20:09
Forum: Preparations
Topic: Gas-hob kettle or electric kettle?
Replies: 38
Views: 29390

RenewableCandy wrote:I'll drink to that!

But can anybody tell me why TEA tastes different (and so much better) when drunk outdoors??
Ot does taste better. But can anyone tell me why,when I pour a cup of tea when I am fishing,I ALWAYS get a bite?
by paul m
16 Mar 2012, 19:24
Forum: News
Topic: US to request that UK release emergency oil reserves
Replies: 76
Views: 9991

We help them,does that make a difference to OUR fuel prices?Would they help us?
by paul m
06 Mar 2012, 20:27
Forum: Living in the Future
Topic: Possible Privatisation of Two Police Forces?
Replies: 29
Views: 11339

woodburner wrote:Definitely is disconcerting. Read the comments on the link. Many others bothered too.
We talked of this at work today. We agree with the above. The Bow Street Runners were taken under the wing of Gvt. As they would not go into certain areas of London.

A private company may do the same
by paul m
06 Mar 2012, 20:06
Forum: Preparations
Topic: Your prediction for "buy them now" while you still
Replies: 59
Views: 13988

For me it has tobe bicycle parts. Tyres,brake blocks,cables and chainsets.
by paul m
06 Mar 2012, 19:15
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just to be clear: Peak Oil is very real and very dangerous
Replies: 19
Views: 2685

Fifth column-you say it is ok thinking you can burn wood whilst everyone else is not. Ok.
You also say you are thinking of buying an electric car. Would that be before everyone else does?
How is the electricity for that car produced?
by paul m
05 Mar 2012, 20:36
Forum: Preparations
Topic: Pensions in the future?
Replies: 29
Views: 8972

What is a pension?