Friday 1st December 2017
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Friday 1st December 2017
Morning all.
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It's more than an embarrassment, it's a strategic disaster, cutting Christmas shoppers off from seating and rubbish bins. You've really got to question the ability of local councils sometimes. We have Christmas every year. Surely they must have worked out the best spot for a tree by now?!Derby cordoned-off Christmas tree 'an embarrassment'
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Lewis was asked by the BBC how he could be sure it was Green, now the first secretary of state, who accessed the images. He said: “The computer was in Mr Green’s office, on his desk, logged in, his account, his name. “In between browsing pornography, he was sending emails from his account, his personal account, reading documents ... it was ridiculous to suggest anybody else could have done it.”
I still believe in a town called Hope
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Good morfternoon.
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Dangerous things trees:Willow904 wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-de ... e-42180763
It's more than an embarrassment, it's a strategic disaster, cutting Christmas shoppers off from seating and rubbish bins. You've really got to question the ability of local councils sometimes. We have Christmas every year. Surely they must have worked out the best spot for a tree by now?!Derby cordoned-off Christmas tree 'an embarrassment'
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Also possibility of exploding trees!It may be the season of holiday cheer but Christmas is in fact the most dangerous time of the year, with around 1,350 reported injuries annually in relation to Christmas trees and fairy lights.
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(or maybe not)
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This site's quite good, but not sure what type of person would think of checking online for Xmas safety tips.
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Beware of your Christmas tree. That Norwegian spruce is not as innocent as it looks.
Typical Christmas Day accidents include parents accidentally stabbing themselves with scissors, which they've used to assemble toys, instead of using a screwdriver. People often cut themselves with knives when they're opening presents too quickly. People also trip over toys and electric cables while rushing to try their new computers and other appliances.
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Mr gilsey had to go to A&E eye casualty once after being poked in the eye by a Christmas tree.
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How stupid do you have to be to do that? This is a cabinet minister.adam wrote:Lewis was asked by the BBC how he could be sure it was Green, now the first secretary of state, who accessed the images. He said: “The computer was in Mr Green’s office, on his desk, logged in, his account, his name. “In between browsing pornography, he was sending emails from his account, his personal account, reading documents ... it was ridiculous to suggest anybody else could have done it.”
I confess to feeling slightly uneasy about a retired copper spilling the beans to the media though.
Assuming it was reported to Cameron at the time, it's actually yet another cockup to be laid at his door.
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Not your best ever choice of words gilseygilsey wrote:How stupid do you have to be to do that? This is a cabinet minister.adam wrote:Lewis was asked by the BBC how he could be sure it was Green, now the first secretary of state, who accessed the images. He said: “The computer was in Mr Green’s office, on his desk, logged in, his account, his name. “In between browsing pornography, he was sending emails from his account, his personal account, reading documents ... it was ridiculous to suggest anybody else could have done it.”
I confess to feeling slightly uneasy about a retired copper spilling the beans to the media though.
Assuming it was reported to Cameron at the time, it's actually yet another cockup to be laid at his door.
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How stupid do you have to be to do that? This is a cabinet minister.
I confess to feeling slightly uneasy about a retired copper spilling the beans to the media though.
Assuming it was reported to Cameron at the time, it's actually yet another cockup to be laid at his door.[/quote]
Not your best ever choice of words gilsey [/quote]
Hehe! Not going to spend all morning on it, but I think(?) Quick has denied being the original leaker, just 'confirming' it to the STimes ..
Murky! Now back to biz .
[/quote]Lewis was asked by the BBC how he could be sure it was Green, now the first secretary of state, who accessed the images. He said: “The computer was in Mr Green’s office, on his desk, logged in, his account, his name. “In between browsing pornography, he was sending emails from his account, his personal account, reading documents ... it was ridiculous to suggest anybody else could have done it.”
How stupid do you have to be to do that? This is a cabinet minister.
I confess to feeling slightly uneasy about a retired copper spilling the beans to the media though.
Assuming it was reported to Cameron at the time, it's actually yet another cockup to be laid at his door.[/quote]
Not your best ever choice of words gilsey [/quote]
Hehe! Not going to spend all morning on it, but I think(?) Quick has denied being the original leaker, just 'confirming' it to the STimes ..
Green then attacks Quick , and Lewis confirms the original story (whoever leaked it)..A statement prepared by Bob Quick, a former assistant commissioner at the Metropolitan police, claimed the material was discovered by officers during an inquiry into government leaks in which Green was embroiled in 2008.
Quick, who headed the leak investigation, confirmed to The Sunday Times yesterday that his officers had reported finding “extreme” pornographic material on a parliamentary computer from Green’s office.
Murky! Now back to biz .
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Once poked myself in the eye with a blunt stick as a comparative exercise,turned out to be true in that case.
Not really.
Or did I?
Not really.
Or did I?
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My daughter, when about 2 or 3, decided to have 'experiment day' which involved first eating a few berries from a bush in the garden (call to poisons line, monitor carefully, probably fine, was fine) and then washing her eyes with soap (rinse rinse "EYES EYES EYES" rinse rinse repeat &c)HindleA wrote:Once poked myself in the eye with a blunt stick as a comparative exercise,turned out to be true in that case.
Not really.
Or did I?
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Once used pinking shears on a dangly bit.I am very glad I cannot recall incident or aftermath.
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Well, at least it shouldn't fray.HindleA wrote:Once used pinking shears on a dangly bit.I am very glad I cannot recall incident or aftermath.
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How's it going on the old impact assessment front?
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Derby council unfortunately has rather long standing "competence" issues.Willow904 wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-de ... e-42180763
It's more than an embarrassment, it's a strategic disaster, cutting Christmas shoppers off from seating and rubbish bins. You've really got to question the ability of local councils sometimes. We have Christmas every year. Surely they must have worked out the best spot for a tree by now?!Derby cordoned-off Christmas tree 'an embarrassment'
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a happy Christmas requires thorough inconvenienceWillow904 wrote:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-de ... e-42180763
It's more than an embarrassment, it's a strategic disaster, cutting Christmas shoppers off from seating and rubbish bins. You've really got to question the ability of local councils sometimes. We have Christmas every year. Surely they must have worked out the best spot for a tree by now?!Derby cordoned-off Christmas tree 'an embarrassment'
I think it's a law
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Good-morning, everyone
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It's a universal occurrence, it seemsgilsey wrote:Mr gilsey had to go to A&E eye casualty once after being poked in the eye by a Christmas tree.
Family, friends, acquaintances, strangers, apocryphal tales involving unfortunate encounters with Christmas trees
edited to add - I know many who've unintentionally hurt themselves with a Christmas tree
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As mentioned last night, a LibDem clean sweep in the four byelection contests this week - two of their wins were widely expected, the other two rather less so.
Some of the usual suspects already trying to claim this was "about Brexit", though......
(NARRATOR'S VOICE: it wasn't)
Some of the usual suspects already trying to claim this was "about Brexit", though......
(NARRATOR'S VOICE: it wasn't)
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They're waiting for you to write them. Yes, really.PorFavor wrote:How's it going on the old impact assessment front?
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Govt to stay in EU air safety body in blurring of Brexit red line
Govt to stay in EU air safety body in blurring of Brexit red line
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Has SH got a new G profile?
Spotted this chap raising the flag for Liz Kendall so went to his page to check posting history - its a one man Liz Kendall campaign! Wonder if Liz knows?
https://profile.theguardian.com/user/id/18318048?page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Spotted this chap raising the flag for Liz Kendall so went to his page to check posting history - its a one man Liz Kendall campaign! Wonder if Liz knows?
https://profile.theguardian.com/user/id/18318048?page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I walked on hot coals left outside when I was a few years oldHindleA wrote:Once used pinking shears on a dangly bit.I am very glad I cannot recall incident or aftermath.
I wasn't hurt
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They should have said! Right-ho. Should only take me a few minutes to knock them off. Easiest thing in history . . .citizenJA wrote:They're waiting for you to write them. Yes, really.PorFavor wrote:How's it going on the old impact assessment front?
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Andrew Mitchell defending Green is bizarre. Surely the legality of the porn is irrelevant. In most jobs Just having it on your computer would result in an instant suspension and almost certain dismissal.
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Hello.
Meet Piers. Piers was the only boy in his class who couldn't figure out the villain in Scooby-Doo.
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Meet Piers. Piers was the only boy in his class who couldn't figure out the villain in Scooby-Doo.
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"Brexit Secretary David Davis in threat to quit over Damian Green 'porn' storm"
"Brexit Secretary David Davis in threat to quit over Damian Green 'porn' storm"
A mutual friend of Mr Davis and Mr Green said: “David would find it quite difficult to stay in his job and not resign if Damian was pushed out because of anything related to what happened 10 years ago.”
The friend said the warning had been passed to the Prime Minister “in words of one syllable”, adding: “David has been absolutely fabulous to Damian in what are quite trying circumstances. He has put his cloak around him to that extent.”
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Two birds with one stone........
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I think this (or at least in outline) appeared yesterday, but here's today's coverage -
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/ ... on-stadiumSadiq Khan to take control of London Stadium after critical review
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is to take over control of the London Stadium, it has been announced.
An independent review was published on Friday morning, which said there had been “a catalogue of errors” that led to massively increased conversion costs after the 2012 Olympics. It criticised a “bungled decision that has left the taxpayer to foot an annual loss of around £20m” over what is now West Ham United’s home ground. (Guardian)
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Clearing up BoJo's mess again?
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Community Living for Europe: Structural Funds Watch
Community Living for Europe: Structural Funds Watch
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Link's not working.AngryAsWell wrote:Has SH got a new G profile?
Spotted this chap raising the flag for Liz Kendall so went to his page to check posting history - its a one man Liz Kendall campaign! Wonder if Liz knows?
https://profile.theguardian.com/user/id/18318048?page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I did read a few comments at the G reader's edition today and did notice a few pro-Kendall posts. Made me wonder where she went. Andy Burnham's now Mayor of Manchester, Yvette Cooper is chair of the home affairs select committee and Owen Smith is shadow secretary of state for Northern Ireland. Liz, on the other hand, seems to have melted away almost entirely.
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The words "Boris Johnson" (and not to his credit) crop up a lot in the report, don't they?HindleA wrote:https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/mayo ... ic-stadium
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I've just received an e-mail telling me this:
"You’re now signed up for Guardian Today"
Must have pressed something without realising it. Still, it could have been worse . . .
"You’re now signed up for Guardian Today"
Must have pressed something without realising it. Still, it could have been worse . . .
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David Davis has just been heard muttering, "Please, please, please let Damian Green be sacked."
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Edited - typo
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Trump’s ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn charged with lying to FBI
Flynn has been charged with lying about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, and a plea hearing is set for Friday
Trump’s ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn charged with lying to FBI
Flynn has been charged with lying about his contacts with Russia’s ambassador to the United States, and a plea hearing is set for Friday
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Appearing in 35 minutes,expected to plead guilty.
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Thanks Willow I've just read the whole series of Tweets from Abramson. Very interesting indeed.
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The disability employment gap - warm words and cold hearts
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Mostly to the This Week sofa these days, it appears.....Willow904 wrote:Link's not working.AngryAsWell wrote:Has SH got a new G profile?
Spotted this chap raising the flag for Liz Kendall so went to his page to check posting history - its a one man Liz Kendall campaign! Wonder if Liz knows?
https://profile.theguardian.com/user/id/18318048?page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I did read a few comments at the G reader's edition today and did notice a few pro-Kendall posts. Made me wonder where she went. Andy Burnham's now Mayor of Manchester, Yvette Cooper is chair of the home affairs select committee and Owen Smith is shadow secretary of state for Northern Ireland. Liz, on the other hand, seems to have melted away almost entirely.
Still feel a bit bad about her getting 4.5% tbh - it was far from all her fault by any means (though she did make a few very bad calls)
She was "advised" by some truly terrible people.
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So what I read about the Mike Flynn hearing is that the case presented against him is so limited that it's indicative that he's entered into some kind of deal to spill the beans on Trump.
Fingers and everything crossed
Fingers and everything crossed
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