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The Epstein Scandal Finally Takes Down a Politician
I swear every Labour scandal he is involved somehow. Yet he still keeps coming back, like a political boomerang.
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The Epstein Scandal Finally Takes Down a Politician
I swear every Labour scandal he is involved somehow. Yet he still keeps coming back, like a political boomerang.
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Minecraft players outraged as Microsoft deletes accounts that weren't transitioned
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Also lots of other places (YouTube as an example) allow you to migrate your account indefinitely, over a decade after they were purchased.
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Clashes in London as 110,000 join far-right rally against immigration
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Nope.
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Well well well
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If you are moving a full car of people, it's probably the best way to get around. However the average occupancy of a car is 1.2 people. The vast majority of cars have just 1 person, often driving less than 5 miles which is an easy distance to cycle.
Having more people cycling means the roads are less congested for the people who really need to use them. And with less people driving and more cycling, it should hopefully get safer.
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“They were only in space for, like, nine months, which is not long enough to pick up an accent”
Wonder if in the future there will be a "space" accent, will it be specific to planets, stations or moons. Or will it stay similar to the accents from countries that founded the colony?
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Runes
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If your are very lucky, you can find one by the side of the road in Australia.
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UK pornography taskforce to propose banning ‘barely legal’ content after Channel 4 documentary airs
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Do you have a link, not that I don't believe you, but I like to check before I tell other people
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Murica
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Lots of disabled people can't drive, bike infrastructure also accommodates wheelchairs, mobility scooters, hand bikes and other ways disabled people get around.
50% of journeys are 5 miles or less, nobody is seriously suggesting going long distances on bikes (though I have)
You can easily carry a full load of shopping, bits from the diy shop and more, there are even tradespeople who work via a cargo bike rather than van
By cycling you get fitter very quick, you learn to pace yourself but you get faster as you get fitter. E-bikes are also an option too
Can't fix the air con issue, when I cycled to work I took a change of clothes and got changed there I don't live in a very hot place though. As for cold, a good set of waterproof mittens, some waterproof overtrousers and a good coat work wonders (and can be used when your not on a bike too)
What about those who can't drive, how do they get around?
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Government should “urgently” legalise e-scooters says shared transport charity - says serious safety incidents are rare
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I really hope in the next few years we see a revolution in short distance transport. Most journeys are less than 3 miles (if I remember correctly, could be 5) a perfect distance for e-bikes, e-scooters and normal acoustic bikes. Hopefully at least some places capitalise on it
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I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol, says Zack Polanski
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If you like him, do you like the policys of the party? If you like both why not vote for them?
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Plans for direct train to Berlin in new UK-Germany treaty
Don't threaten me with a good time
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Labour to abolish most short prison sentences in England and Wales
Correct me if im wrong but aren't all the possible prison sentences for people supporting Palestine action less than 1 year. Will they be eliminated or extended so everyone gets at least a year for holding a card?
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Have you ever seen this type of print failure?
That is a very odd failure so not 100% sure. If I had to take a punt I would say the nozzle jammed from the mentioned heat creap issue, eventually the silk pla broke in the extruder as it's very brittle, combined with retractions. It then was then able to work its way out and make some noodles for you to enjoy.
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If the Scottish government proposed to increase tax by 1% and make trains free would you be in favour?
Imo I would rather it be more akin to the German €50 ticket. But cost £140 instead and if gave a year of public transit across the whole country. It would prevent the money going elsewhere and prevent complaints from people not near public transit
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We all need to heal.
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Good human
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HS2 | Cost of Euston tunnels and station to top £7.5bn | New Civil Engineer
Cool, lest build them then. (They would have cost far less if the government didn't meddle with the project every few months)
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Google Delists Sites Providing DIY Hormone Therapy at Behest of UK Government
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Thank you for such a detailed breakdown, I learned allot.
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Does Warmshowers have a general map that isn't paywalled?
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I hope this is the right bit of Canada
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HS2 trains could run slower than planned to save money
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Its the bit that was talked about the most, but its really not the main point, just a side effect. The main purpose of hs2 is (was) the give more capacity on the overall network, especially on the east and West Coast main lines but it had benefits across most of the country. By moving the express trains onto their own network you massively increase the capacity for local trains and freight. Reducing car traffic, potholes etc. Its hs2 or another motorway.
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London's rental scammers have infiltrated the schemes meant to stop them
Interesting read. Kind of incredible to me that there are several government backed schemes that seem little more than a way for landlords to legitimise their work. It looks like they take hundreds of pounds and do no actual checks. Its just a money printing scheme for massive American companies.