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  1. nicko31

    [Albion] The run in...

    Amid the doom be gloom of the last week and yesterday, the reality is its all still to play for. With exception to Newcastle, everyone we play will little to play for, ie Champions, Relegated or doom to mid-table. Keep the faith
  2. nicko31

    [Technology] HELP Skype phasing out, need auto-answer video...

    One for NSC techies.. Microsoft announced last week will phase out Skype from May 2025 I’ve been using this for many years to communicate with a disabled relative with severe speech aphasia and close to zero IT skills. The big advantage of Skype is the auto-answer feature from accepted...
  3. nicko31

    [Politics] Guido Fawkes

    Expensive day for him. Seems being offshore doesn't enable him to operate outside of the laws of our country...
  4. nicko31

    [Albion] 3 away wins in a row

    Been a while since that has happened..
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    [TV] Inside Britain’s £48 Billion Benefits Scandal - Channel 4

    I'm not usually a fan of Fraser Nelson and have found him a bit obnoxious the past, I thought he was excellent in this. The big takeaway from this is we have many thousands of people caught in a benefits trap. Many want to work but the system means they have to take a big gamble and risk...
  6. nicko31

    [Technology] Bluetooth transmitter for TV (Mic input)

    Got an LG 43" telly but its 9 years old so has no bluetooth I want to hook up a bluetooth transmitter via the microphone out lead to use wireless headphones. Wondered if anyone had any recommendation of low cost units that do the job....
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    [Technology] UK's last coal fired power station closes...

    UK becomes first major industrialised economy to ditch coal from electricity grid. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y35qz73n8o Same day last blast furnaces goes too. https://theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/30/port-talbot-steel-town-braces-for-shutdown-of-its-last-blast-furnace The...
  8. nicko31

    [Politics] Tory party achievements 2010 - 2024

    The damage has been unprecedented IMHO, but to say nothing has been achieved would be harsh, here's a couple... Expansion of Offshore wind generation (largely down to coalition with LD, but a wins a win) Pension reform / pension freedoms, finally something to get employers to contribute and...
  9. nicko31

    [Politics] Tactical Voting at the General Election

    Does seem it happened a lot in 2019, but will hold your nose this time?
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    [Politics] Today June 18 - last chance to register to Vote for the GE on July 4th....

    https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Voting in this election is also being made more difficult with Voter ID, make sure you have it in place by June 26... https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id
  11. nicko31

    [Misc] No mow May

    Don't mow your lawn for the whole of May. Provides a feast for pollinators, tackles pollution, reduce urban heat extremes, and lock away atmospheric carbon below ground. Anyone else in?
  12. nicko31

    [Food] Lidl plus, getting your 10% off....

    Is it me or is it really quite hard to get 10% month on month? They seem to have designed it very carefully.....
  13. nicko31

    [Albion] 10 games to go, can we get European qualification again?

    Well a highly enjoyable campaign beating AEK, Marseilles, Ajax and Roma and all with clean sheets. Its a tough run in, but some key players are coming back and others returning to fitness, can we do it again?
  14. nicko31

    [News] Power Cuts in the past few days...

    Anyone been getting any? My Mum is Sussex had one yesterday for a few hours plus my work in the Thames Valley lost power Tuesday. Interesting at the same time National Grid kicked in their ESO Demand Fliexbility Service. Octopus are offering £4 per kw/h for anyone saving power 4.30-6pm today...
  15. nicko31

    [Politics] Inheritance Tax

    That will help the level up the country https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67448602
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    [Albion] TNT Sports - Pay as you go?

    Does anyone know if there are any options to just do this for a month in the UK? I am a BT customer... Irish NOWTV though not sure if they'll take a UK payment All I want it for is our Europa away day, other than that its of little interest
  17. nicko31

    [News] Stonehenge tunnel, the best way to spend £1.7B of public money?

    So many other more pressing needs... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-66201424
  18. nicko31

    [News] Harry versus The Tabloids

    At least the Netflix money is being put to good use... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65730884
  19. nicko31

    [Albion] Albion+ members - Trees for membership packs

    I notice Albion+ members are being offered 5 trees being planted in Ecuador in lieu of a membership pack. Caicedo's idea? Good move from the club IMO
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    [Football] FIFA threatening womens WC TV Blackout

    Apparently there's "a moral and legal obligation not to undersell the event".... https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65453756

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