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  1. oyster

    Pedal power in world speed record attempt

    It would be a bit of a shock to be driving along a dual-carriageway at 70 mph and have a bicycle overtake you - especially one that is not an s-pedelec or any other type of ebike. I have always thought of mile-a-minute-Murphy as pretty incredible - and the aim here is a 50% faster run than he...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Can't help seeing the suicide belt comment by BJ as also being directly anti-Muslim.
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    Are Zombie Lanes coming to a city near you

    Don't think there is enough room for even a few metres of zombie lane in my nearest city: But I agree with the issue. Most people happily try to respond to my bell but the earphones bit is a real problem. It is so easy to think they will notice but by the time you are sure they are not...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I am sure there have been many "reports" like this from the Guardian: Divorce news ‘won’t mar’ any Johnson leadership bid, colleagues insist Senior Tories rally to support Boris Johnson as poll shows most voters are unaffected by personal life revelations Key allies of Boris Johnson...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Just wanted to check the origin of the phrase "clear the decks" as used re BJ and getting the divorce underway so, as you would, did a quick search. Found a page and saw their very apposite "phrase of the day": treat like dirt treat like dirt Meanings: – behave someone very badly without...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    That is not how it read to me. the EU has a lot more to gain with a free trade deal, especially if the UK joins temporarily EFTA during the 2 years transition. I can't read that as other than some period of EFTA membership which is not now, and will not be in several years time after...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Thanks - afraid I don't/won't do fb. :(
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Bombshell poll reveals massive union backing for new EU vote Survey of Unite, Unison and GMB members by YouGov reveals 2-1 support for a second Brexit referendum https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/sep/08/unions-poll-massive-backing-second-eu-brexit-referendum
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Eddie Mair summed him up pretty well. Boris Johnson accused: 'you're a nasty piece of work' – video The London mayor faces a grilling on Sunday over allegations made against him in an upcoming BBC documentary. Eddie Mair, interviewing Boris Johnson on BBC1's Andrew Marr Show, confronts him...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Where is this poll? Anyone care to speculate on what will happen to key indicators like the value of sterling should he go ahead? My father is a selfish bastard, Boris Johnson’s daughter cries out https://nigeriatoday.ng/trending/my-father-is-a-selfish-bastard-boris-johnsons-daughter-cries-out/
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    So we go from today's uncertainty to a temporary EFTA membership, to something else - all within about two years? That represents a huge amount of both uncertainty and change. Not at all sure we will be able to manage it - either in the sense of achieving the changes or that of being in control...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    We are allowed to buy and import prescription-only medicines (other than controlled drugs), for the use of ourselves and our household. (Household does not appear to be defined anywhere! Definitely not clear whether or not our pets are covered.) Anything illicit would be the supplier breaking...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I am well aware of the possibility of buying many medicines from websites which appear to be in Canada. (Whether they are in Canada or not is another matter.) There are certain well-known other countries which supply quite a lot of desired medicines. :) One of the issues (other than price) for...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Nonsense. The German pharmacies treat UK prescriptions handed in to a real physical pharmacy the same. Even internet orders require the paper prescription be sent by mail. The current cross border prescription arrangements apply due to EU and might very well disappear on leaving.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Yes it does. If they do not accept UK prescriptions.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Very much agree. A major issue for many people with thyroid issues is that so many buy from Germany (and elsewhere) using a standard UK prescription (whether technically an NHS form or a private prescription). This reduces costs dramatically - something like £250 to £10. Whether the individual...
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    Powered Bike Trailer

    My first glance suggested to me that the powered trailer was being added to an ebike. Therefore, effectively, reducing the impact of pulling a trailer on range and performance. Imagining that it would only provide just enough power for itself (e.g. based on tension or compression of the towing...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Don't know about seduce, but he seems intent on effing up 66 million of us.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    There are two women in my life: “brexit means brexit” – Theresa “leave means leave” – Marina
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    You know, that is almost far enough away. Add another 25% to the distance...