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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostBest cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostOne thing I've noticed lately is that a lot of places have cut their standard bag size from 250g to 200 - and remained at same price.
Keep a watchful eye out for such villainy.
Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostBest cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?
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Originally posted by Goodluck2me View PostIt's called Smallflation and has been most vividly seen in tins of roses and Quality street at Christmas.
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Originally posted by AndyFatBastard View PostYes I definitely want the left to stop recreating the second half of Road To Wigan PierTurning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostBest cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?
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Elon sure knows how to make that stock price go up. +11% so far, would definitely hit $420 due to mouth foaming in the end.
Any reason to you know, not just buy a load of these shares now?
Also lookng at the various offerings on degiro, why such a disparity in prices from different exchanges? Why not just buy the cheaper? (noob here)Last edited by Tar.Aldarion; 08-08-18, 00:01.
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Originally posted by Goodluck2me View PostIt's called Smallflation and has been most vividly seen in tins of roses and Quality street at Christmas.
I've generally bought samsonite 4-wheel cases in Arnotts for c. €85, I wouldn't go back to 2 again, and the two-year warranty has proven useful so keep the receipt.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostBest cabin bag for 2/3 day trips pls O BBV?
They are great, holds everything you need for a week away. Can get loads in and they very light.
We have the grey ones and they are brilliant.
35l capacity and weighs under 1kg.
Last edited by MrsFlushdraw; 08-08-18, 05:49.
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Originally posted by MrsFlushdraw View PostAll knowing BBV, I am looking for holiday insurance for my upcoming cruise in the Caribbean. I used to use insureandgo and they were really reasonable, used them for Vegas etc.
This time they are a fortune!
Anyone have any other they recommend, that isn't tied to their bank?
Thanks
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For two or three days surely you are better off with a duffle? It won't be taken off you in the queue like the wheeled bags are and if you can't carry it comfortably on your shoulder then you have overpacked.
I have one of these I'm quite happy with https://herschel.eu/shop/duffles/nov...10026-00055-OS
I always find there's something a bit undignified about a man wheeling around a tiny carry-on suitcase.
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Originally posted by Tar.Aldarion View PostElon sure knows how to make that stock price go up. +11% so far, would definitely hit $420 due to mouth foaming in the end.
Any reason to you know, not just buy a load of these shares now?
Also lookng at the various offerings on degiro, why such a disparity in prices from different exchanges? Why not just buy the cheaper? (noob here)
Pretty amazing that a guy with a long history of fraud and broken promises manages to sell having even less public oversight as a positive thing for shareholders.
Can't wait for this to all unfold in years to come, gonna make a great documentary. You'd like to think in this day and age that such a level of fraud and delusion isn't possible but Theranos and Musk show how long these things can go on.
Originally posted by Opr View PostIsn't that close to 100bn to take it private? He obviously has some huge faith in him somewhere as surely he can't finance that himself.
Opr
But look how long these things can go on for:
Theranos (/ˈθɛrənoʊs/) is a privately held health technology corporation[3] known for its false claims to have devised blood tests that only needed very small amounts of blood.[4][5] Founded in 2003 by then-19-year old Elizabeth Holmes,[6] Theranos raised more than US$700 million from venture capitalists and private investors,[7] resulting in a $10 billion valuation at its peak in 2013 and 2014.[8][9][10] Investors and the media hyped Theranos as a breakthrough in the large blood-testing market, where the US diagnostic-lab industry posts annual sales of over $70 billion. Theranos claimed its technology was revolutionary and that its tests required only about 1/100 to 1/1,000 of the amount of blood that would ordinarily be needed and cost far less than existing tests.
A turning point came in October 2015, when investigative reporter John Carreyrou of The Wall Street Journal questioned the validity of Theranos' technology.
In July 2016, Theranos received sanctions from the CMS, including the revocation of its CLIA certificate and prohibition of Holmes and other company officials from owning or operating a lab for two years.[13] Theranos announced it would close its laboratory operations and wellness centers to work on miniature medical testing machines.[14] In April 2017, Theranos said it had reached a settlement agreement with CMS.[15] Following the CMS sanctions, the Walgreens pharmacy chain terminated its contract with Theranos and filed a lawsuit claiming continuous breaches of contract. The suit was settled out of court, with Theranos compensating Walgreens for a much smaller amount than the claimed $140 million, reported at about $30 million.
On March 14, 2018, Theranos, Holmes, and former company president Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani were charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC.[16]Last edited by Denny Crane; 08-08-18, 08:01.
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Mrs is on a few weeks hols and went down to the sticks with me to follow Friday.
She was taking a video with the kids and selection of her parents, aunts, uncles etc when the young lad pipes up "the zip is broken on my ducking jacket mammy"...
Mother in law "what did you say?"
2yo.."ducking jacket"
MIL.. "thats a silly word, we wont say that"
2yo.."daddy says it"
Daddys in ducking trouble on Friday id say.
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Originally posted by Denny CraneWould be the greatest short squeeze of all time, genius if he can pull it off.
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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostMrs is on a few weeks hols and went down to the sticks with me to follow Friday.
She was taking a video with the kids and selection of her parents, aunts, uncles etc when the young lad pipes up "the zip is broken on my ducking jacket mammy"...
Mother in law "what did you say?"
2yo.."ducking jacket"
MIL.. "thats a silly word, we wont say that"
2yo.."daddy says it"
Daddys in ducking trouble on Friday id say.Redbet at the Dublin Poker Invasion FTW
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Originally posted by MrsFlushdraw View PostAll knowing BBV, I am looking for holiday insurance for my upcoming cruise in the Caribbean. I used to use insureandgo and they were really reasonable, used them for Vegas etc.
This time they are a fortune!
Anyone have any other they recommend, that isn't tied to their bank?
Thanks
Just feel like medical insurance abroad is the most important aspect of it, and that's already covered if you have private health insurance.
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Originally posted by MrsFlushdraw View PostBeen discussing this on a Scottish debating forum. Interesting to hear everyone's thoughts.
https://www.scotsman.com/news/primar...cide-1-4779133
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Originally posted by Dice75 View PostMrs is on a few weeks hols and went down to the sticks with me to follow Friday.
She was taking a video with the kids and selection of her parents, aunts, uncles etc when the young lad pipes up "the zip is broken on my ducking jacket mammy"...
Mother in law "what did you say?"
2yo.."ducking jacket"
MIL.. "thats a silly word, we wont say that"
2yo.."daddy says it"
Daddys in ducking trouble on Friday id say."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostI pretty much never get travel insurance, other than for skiing holidays - anyone else the same, or does everyone get insurance?
Just feel like medical insurance abroad is the most important aspect of it, and that's already covered if you have private health insurance.
Originally posted by ionapaul View PostI think being too proactive and actually going out asking young children to consider these issues isn't necessary and will lead to more problems than solutions. For this issue that impacts a tiny % of the population, surely being reactive to the handful of children that have questions is much better than bringing it to the attention of every single young kid out there?
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Originally posted by MrsFlushdraw View PostMy worry is something happening in the US and not having it. And on a cruise ship if god forbid something happens.
Totally, unless they ask or say, then don't! leave to the parents discretion maybe.
Girls play with dolls, boys play with guns and are mean to girls they like is bad teaching that clearly leads to issues. I don't know where the line is but change seems good. There has obviously been some movement anyway with Disney princesses no longer waiting for someone to come and kiss them while they sleep etc. Seems good that it's being debated and also looks like a bit of scaremongering from tabloids and the usual suspects on worst case scenarios.
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostI pretty much never get travel insurance, other than for skiing holidays - anyone else the same, or does everyone get insurance?
Just feel like medical insurance abroad is the most important aspect of it, and that's already covered if you have private health insurance.
I suppose it's a small price to pay for peace of mind
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostI used to never get it but Mrs Lao Lao has insisted on it for every holiday we've ever gone on together, was a bit suspicious at first, especially when we were near the edge of cliffs
I suppose it's a small price to pay for peace of mindMay you live in interesting times!
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Originally posted by bohsman View PostDid you get revolut? Premium comes with travel insurance.
Girls play with dolls, boys play with guns and are mean to girls they like is bad teaching that clearly leads to issues. I don't know where the line is but change seems good. There has obviously been some movement anyway with Disney princesses no longer waiting for someone to come and kiss them while they sleep etc. Seems good that it's being debated and also looks like a bit of scaremongering from tabloids and the usual suspects on worst case scenarios.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
Take the Trump-lite from across the water saying women in burkas look like bank robbers or post boxes
and now wont apologise for saying it
The former foreign secretary stands by his remarks despite the Tory chairman telling him to apologise.
Boris gets front page exposure for saying something stupid, idiots lap it up because he is just "saying what we all think". The tolerant view is seen as the enemy telling people how to think, and before you know it British politics is no longer a debate about Brexit, taxes, worker's rights, the economy etc but a pitched battle between tolerance and intolerance, and the actual important stuff is no longer deemed worthy of discussion.
The notion of politics has changed from who has the best ideas to who has the best soundbite, be it stupid or not.
It's fucking infuriating.People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by Mike Bullocks View PostCall me old fashioned if you like but I think they should call you Daddy or something more respectful
Call me back then."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostTesla is childs play next to the VW short squeeze of 2008.
The Hunt Bros silver short squeeze is a decent contender even if it ended in disaster for them. (not the best article on the issue, but Beyond Greed is a brilliant read on it.)"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by bp_me View PostWe travel so much that it was easier to buy a multi-trip policy with the AA. Didn't get US cover as it's not on our radar but they offer that too.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostThe day must be coming soon where your adorable young lad decides to try out the idea of calling you a 'fucker'.
Call me back then.
I expect death by misadventure long before I join SP in his retirement village.
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View PostI'd wager it's not just US politics that has been impacted
Take the Trump-lite from across the water saying women in burkas look like bank robbers or post boxes
and now wont apologise for saying it
The former foreign secretary stands by his remarks despite the Tory chairman telling him to apologise.
Boris gets front page exposure for saying something stupid, idiots lap it up because he is just "saying what we all think". The tolerant view is seen as the enemy telling people how to think, and before you know it British politics is no longer a debate about Brexit, taxes, worker's rights, the economy etc but a pitched battle between tolerance and intolerance, and the actual important stuff is no longer deemed worthy of discussion.
The notion of politics has changed from who has the best ideas to who has the best soundbite, be it stupid or not.
It's fucking infuriating.
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Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View PostThe day must be coming soon where your adorable young lad decides to try out the idea of calling you a 'fucker'.
Call me back then.His rival it seems, had broken his dreams,By stealing the girl of his fancy.Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil,But everyone knew her as Nancy.
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Signed up to Eleven Sports on Android for the PGA. I see people crying in the reviews that Chromecast / Smart TV support is not available yet. Can anyone confirm? This is commercial suicide if so. The option to cast your screen may be there but I, like everyone else, likes to respond to messages, take calls and arse on here and Twitter when watching 8 hours of straight Golf.
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Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View PostSigned up to Eleven Sports on Android for the PGA. I see people crying in the reviews that Chromecast / Smart TV support is not available yet. Can anyone confirm? This is commercial suicide if so. The option to cast your screen may be there but I, like everyone else, likes to respond to messages, take calls and arse on here and Twitter when watching 8 hours of straight Golf.
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Speaking of Coffee, this is a decent Bargain - https://www.coffeeclick.ie/product/l...modo-mio-minu/
LOVECOFFEE10 for another 10r off.
€24 is a steal.
€6 delivery charge or buy pods to bring you up to the free delivery mark.
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Originally posted by RichieM View PostIn fairness the tolerant view thinks that teaching kids that they can pick their gender is a good idea while parents are spending their time trying to teach boundary’s.
2nd paragraph probably does it more succinctly.
either left or right, the views need to be radical to be heard and so balanced views and actual important points about education, health, tax etc etc etc are lost.
Is it more important we talk about education standards and improving methods of teaching
or telling preschoolers they can choose their gender? Obviously one is a radical view and as such garners media attention, clicks and views and the important one is pushed aside for another day.People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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