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    Mrs. Malaprop rides again

    I do like seeing the Blackpool hallucinations.
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    Space Travel - good or bad?

    Why should humanity have a right to survive. We have all the tools already to make survival a reality but our natural mentality isn't capable of it. Space just can't be an answer to our survival, I don't believe there is an answer unless someone out there is just waiting for the right time to...
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    Got blessed by a Buddhist monk today

    I'm intrigued. Did this Monk casually come over and bless you, was he invited or maybe it's non of my business 🤔
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    Sunglasses

    Since having the cataracts fixed in both eyes I can see so clearly now. I previously had to use prescription sunglasses but only need glasses for small print reading now so can use standard lense glasses. I've been using a pair I picked up in M&S that are polarised and with good UV protection...
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    Who still uses….?

    A nurse asked me if I had trouble passing water. I said that I did feel a little dizzy driving over the Severn bridge.
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    Young driver insurance… demystify the mystic

    Don't know the cost but have you looked into a flight to Bristol Airport and a bus to Weston. It's more of a day trip. I believe you can also get the AA to carry out an inspection and give a report.
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    What do you obsess over?

    Is it affecting your blood pressure
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    Wills Question

    Are there any relatives or friends who have disabled children that could be better cared for now or later in their lives.
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    The forum at its very best

    look out for pitchfork marks.
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    AI threats to employment

    It may be that Ai is more of a threat to the higher level skilled like: Technical Designers, Technical authors, Graphic designers, Software developers and so on. People with manual skills like Electricians, Heating engineers, Builders etc would be better protected from it.
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    AI threats to employment

    In Germany many go to University around 23 after doing an apprenticeship, they then graduate around 25 but as more experienced and desirable to employers due to having the practical skills of an apprenticeship and accademia of university.
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    Christmas 2025

    What do they taste like?
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    Laughter - the best medicine

    I hear Winalot are in grave financial problems and may have to call in the Retrievers.
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    Driver stance ….?

    Absolutely. What's good about this guy's advice is he explains clearly the reasoning behind using a particular ball position, he's not simply saying 'This is how I do it' he shows you the trade off with different positioning and explains how it can affect a tour pro differently than a club golfer.
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    Replacing grips

    I find the fitting kits on Temu that include tape, solvent and a removal cutter are good value.
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