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  1. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Adding in that Nissan is a part of: The Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance is a Franco-Japanese strategic partnership between the automobile manufacturers Renault, based in Paris, France; Nissan, based in Yokohama, Japan; and Mitsubishi Motors, based in Tokyo, Japan; which together sell more...
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    HS2 and Cycling

    Recently the emergency services staged a rescue exercise inside one of the largest bridges in the area. No - I wasn't there, but it looks as if it really wouldn't have been that difficult or expensive to make the walkway suitable for pedestrian and, possibly, cycle traffic. Rather nice to have...
  3. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Have you thought of diversifying? Your company name would surely be ideal for a competitor to... Farnborough Airshow: Aston Martin unveils sports car for the skies
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    In much agreement. But we have already seen the model they use deteriorating. In the beginning, they seemed to get the odd batch of this or that cheaply and flog it. But the manufacturers started making holiday/travel sized products in order to allow the low selling prices. And we end up with...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Not for nothing is "The dismal science" a derogatory alternative name for economics. Dr Pangloss said everything is for the best in this best of all possible worlds. I'd argue, "we must cultivate our garden".
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    Poor clearance derailleur

    Actually the photo looks more like a monocle. :)
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    HS2 and Cycling

    HS2 accused of breaching cycle crossing commitments along high speed route Government-owned company has back-pedalled on its pledge to cycle-proof the line, say campaigners, locking out cyclists for generations to come Laura Laker A sign for a current cycle way along the HS2 route through...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Boris Johnson attacks May's 'miserable' Brexit plan in resignation speech Former foreign secretary criticises Chequers agreement and urges PM to change tack Heather Stewart Political editor Wed 18 Jul 2018 15.57 BST Last modified on Wed 18 Jul 2018 17.08 BST Boris Johnson's resignation...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Trump wants to work with Russia on infosec. Security experts: lol no Thanks for Putin that out there https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/07/17/us_russia_cooperation_non_starter/
  10. oyster

    Valve stem nuts

    Perhaps not the very highest reputation sites, but lots like these: By DEATH_INC., Posted July 21, 2017 i usually wind the top one up against the valve cap once I've put it on. By Wild Alaskan, Posted July 22, 2017 Leave the bottom one on and the top for installing the tube, then discard...
  11. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    All the more reason to knock him now. In the hope it prevents that awful possibility...
  12. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Am I really going to quote a Green MP? Who herself quotes David Davis! Yes - I am. Right here: The ministers behind Vote Leave should be sacked Molly Scott Cato The evidence from the Electoral Commission is clear – to follow through with Brexit now would be undemocratic Those who persuaded...
  13. oyster

    Mind the gap!

    Cyclist falls into drawbridge gap Newly-released footage shows the woman going through barriers before the incident in Wisconsin on 4 July. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-44865790/cyclist-falls-into-drawbridge-gap or...
  14. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    Boris Johnson flouts MPs' rules after return to newspaper column The ex-foreign secretary reprised his role at the Daily Telegraph within a week of leaving government https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/jul/17/boris-johnson-flouts-commons-rules-after-return-to-newspaper-column Why on...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    I continue to be unsure about how those figures are supposed to be taken. Do they apply to England only?
  16. oyster

    Brexit, for once some facts.

    How can the result be allowed to stand? If this were a single constituency, wouldn't there be a fresh election?
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    If this goes on, there must come a time at which a General Election is called (before fixed term is up, I mean). Just what the hell will that turn out like? Vote tory in one constituency is remain; in another leave immediately, not passing Go. (Obvious answer to that is not to vote tory... :))...
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    Valve stem nuts

    More than one person out there recommended doing so. Backed up with something like it being standard in some form of motorbike sport. Claiming it acts as a locknut hence protects against loss of valve cap and entry of foreign matter.
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    All this talk of soft and hard doesn't half remind me of the Worzels. Chitterling, chitterling, chitterling Chitterling is all I crave Fill me up with chitterling Think of all the cash you'll save You can do Irish stew Cordon bleu Stuff it where you stuff your fancy soups You can buy it soft or...
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    Brexit, for once some facts.

    The present situation is that the brexit majority seems more willo'thewisp (with or without Kenneth Williams) than WillOfThePeople. It is always a difficulty when those affected by a decision are without the process in which the decision is made. Of course we wouldn't really want to make the...