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Oh and the Dutchie/Aussie thing reminds me. Remember P@k1gate? One of the idiot royals called his mate a P@k1. Aussies didn't understand the problem: "I'm an Aussie from Australia, what the heck else do you call someone from Pakistan? Pakistani? Bit of a mouthful there mate."
It's about intent, isn't it?
So in this country, unless you've been in a cave for 40 years, you know that "Paki" is considered offensive, and you should be taking it into account when using the word.
Similarly, I suppose, in India, the common short is "Pak" and in "India - Pak cricket match / war / argument".Ah! Thanks for explaining. My two brothers aren't colour blind either. I did inherit my father's astigmatism.
Goes to show, I suppose, that having 3 sons doesn't constitute a statistically valid sample? Because only 1/3, 2/3 or all can inherit astigmatism, not 1/2 (-:...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.0 -
They need an iron dome.
OH says he understands that El Al airliners have some anti-missile systems on them. But he doesn't know if those are for the type of seriously military missile probably used in Ukraine....much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.0 -
neverdespairgirl wrote: »It's about intent, isn't it?
So in this country, unless you've been in a cave for 40 years, you know that "Paki" is considered offensive, and you should be taking it into account when using the word.
Well, unless either you've been in a cave or else you're only little and have lived your life so far amongst people who don't use the word.
It was one of those situations that parents come across where the child asks "why?" and you suddenly realise that explaining why involves putting into words an awareness that you've had for years but have never had to articulate before.Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.
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neverdespairgirl wrote: »OH says he understands that El Al airliners have some anti-missile systems on them. But he doesn't know if those are for the type of seriously military missile probably used in Ukraine.
Part of the El Al fleet have automatic launch detection and countermeasures equipment installed for flying into high risk locations. As do a couple of other airlines that operate in similar locations, and a few VIP aircraft.
AFAIK though it's pretty rudimentary and designed to combat short range man portable infra red missiles.
It works by detecting the launch, tracking the missile, and dispersing flares as decoys for the infra red guidance sensor.
Some national aviation authorities have prohibited the carrying of live flare dispersal systems on civilian passenger aircraft due to the obvious fire hazard, hence why not all the fleet and routes carry them.
The second generation systems are laser based, and started being installed in the last year or so.
Neither system would work on the larger and more sophisticated radar guided missiles used in this case however.“The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie – deliberate, contrived, and dishonest – but the myth, persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.
Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.”
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But I was only on my phone because there was a power cut...home now, about 30 minutes later they came round, said it was an area outage and we could go (no power means no AC, no ventilation, no water and of course no way to do any work)I think....0 -
All scrubbed up. Had a bath, washed my hair .... got to be there at 7pm and it's a 10 minute walk from here (although I'll drive as I've not been out, alone, after dark, for months and months .... (years?) and she lives on the "dodgy" estate. 0
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But I was only on my phone because there was a power cut...home now, about 30 minutes later they came round, said it was an area outage and we could go (no power means no AC, no ventilation, no water and of course no way to do any work)
I did a quick google, couldn't find anything current. Found that website and it was asking for a postcode. Didn't like just having the start of the postcode. It was just a suggestion
Glad you're home early.0 -
PasturesNew wrote: »I got an email address from GDB.... sent email earlier. Heard nothing yet. That one was to a named person.
You need to aim high as per my message.
Try Gavin Patterson.
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HAMISH_MCTAVISH wrote: »Neither system would work on the larger and more sophisticated radar guided missiles used in this case however.
Now confirmed the missile was fired from Territory controlled by Russian separatists.0 -
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