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Firewood thefts in Europe.
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Soaring energy prices in Europe are pushing the continent to revert to heating sources like coal and firewood, according to a report from the Washington Post. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has upended global energy markets and forced consumers to cut back exceptionally to make up for the sharp in...
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If the cap fits.
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The term “keyboard warrior” is used to characterize someone who sends out brutal attacks on the internet but doesn’t do much in real life. It usually refers to someone who is “all bark but no bite,” who trolls, harasses, or is outspoken online, but is weak and unassertive IRL." Psychology of an onli...
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My D.I.V.O.R.C.E.
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Is coming through today. such a sad day, end of an era. Me and little J.O.E. will soon be going away 
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Smokey the Bear land.
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He was named for a bear cub found during a forest fire in the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico. Spent a few days there last weekend getting out of the damn heat. I'll probably do these pictures wrong too.. -- Edited by Maddog on Wednesday 27th of July 2022 06:02:43 PM -- Edited by Digger on Thur...
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How very 'WOKE'.
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The SNP council has appointed a person as head of "Period Dignity Officer'', and just to show how very in touch they are with minority thinking...the post has been filled by a man. Jason Grant told the Dundee Courier of his appointment... “I’m absolutely buzzing about it. It’s definitely pioneeri...
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why Sweden is turning its back on liberalism
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Sweden's liberal dream was pioneered by the nation's Social Democratic movement, whose parties have topped national polls ever since the end of World War I.But this latest election has seen a convulsive change. Swedish voters supported an alliance of four Right-wing parties — including one, nam...
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We Will Remember Them.
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What becomes of the broken hearted?
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Hopefully they move on xxxx
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So Few In The Moment...
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Bill Leckie who writes in the Scottish Sun has made the point that at the funerals of Princess Diana and The Queen Mother the crowds were actually there and watched events unfold through their own eyes but yesterday in the Capital, so many captured the moment her Majesty's coffin passed them through...
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Happy Birthday Magica.
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To a lovely lady....I made you a cake....
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Out with the old...
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THE Votes are in and Britain's next PM will be revealed TOMORROW, with Liz Truss & Rishi Sunak vying for the coveted Tory leadership.Both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will be hoping to replace Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street on Monday, but as things stand, Liz Truss is clear ahead in the po...
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Joe Biden Announces that Donald Trump and the MAGA movement are Extremists and a threat to American Democracy
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Are we heading for 1984 authoritarianism in the United States (leader of the free world) or is this an acceptable and necessary move?
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Give forum member money?
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Ave ya ?? Would ya??!! For instance there were begging threads on DS in the past - people running out of electricity etc - and quite a few did give by PayPal. Hobbit used to make it known she did. Would you for a fellow forumer in need ?
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Strangely Compelling
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Where Were You When You Heard The News...
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I found out from Ceefax. I switched the televison on and switched on Ceefax to get the latest news like i did every morning, while i was waiting for the kettle to boil for my coffee, i came back in to read it and there it was. I went out later to get...
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Exams
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My grandchildren all passed their exams and can now go to the college of their choice and pursue the careers they have chosen. One had to resit Maths and passed well this time, she's happy. I'm so proud of them. Only one to go next year for exams. I'm very happy, had to share. 
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Marriage.
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A new 4 part drama started last nigh on BBC1...starring the glorious Sean Bean and the equally fabulous Nicola Walker. Bit of a disappointment...so far anyway. I think if my marriage was so stilted and frustratingly closed up...I would have left years ago.
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What is this world coming to?
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An 87 year old man has been stabbed to death on his mobility scooter in West London.
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Rising number of NHS staff and carers ditch frontline jobs to become adult entertainers on OnlyFans
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A growing number of NHS and social care staff are quitting their jobs and becoming OnlyFans stars because of the cost of living crisis, charities claim.They are swapping tireless and poorly-paid roles in frontline health and care for the adult site — where some make up to £50,000 a month.Unio...
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Forty-Five Years Ago Today...
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The King died. He was only 42 years old, far too young to die.
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Most Annoying Television Character...
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What programme do you really like but it's ruined by an annoying character? I love 'Two Doors Down' but any time 'Cathy' appears i have to reach for the remote and fast forward because she's about as funny as tootache. Seriously nobody woul...
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Salman Rushdie...
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Has been stabbed on stage in America thirty-three after he was threatened with death by Iran for writing the Satanic Verses. He was about to give a speech at the Booker Prize, the attacker has been restrained at the scene. Blood was seen on the walls, no word at the moment of how seriously injured Mr Rush...
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Photo Caption Thread
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Let's have a laugh. Start with this one. It's a 1762 illustration of a woman warding off the devil with her panty hamster. -- Edited by Digger on Monday 15th of August 2022 12:09:39 AM
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Olivia Newton John dead from breast cancer.
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Another legend gone. She was beautiful, she could sing, and she was a lovely person. My brother knew her personally. So sad.
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Fat shaming
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While this addresses the US, I think y'all are right behind us on the obesity wagon. Bill isn't afraid to take on some sacred cows..
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Household energy bills could soar to £500 pm...while the rich gets richer.
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British Gas owner Centrica sparked fury today after announcing profits had risen five fold to £1.34billion - just as it emerged UK household energy bills could rocket to £500 a month amid Russian threats to cut Europe's gas supplies. The bumper operating profit for the six months to the end of June c...
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The war of the WAGS.
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Is anyone following it? I haven't so far, just heard a headline... I think it's about to get interesting. Not sure yet what Peter Andre's manhood has to do with anything. 
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It's not easy being overweight and on benefits, says 25 stone mother-of-two who wants MORE money from the government
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An obese mother-of-two who lives on benefits says she needs more of taxpayers' money to overhaul her unhealthy lifestyle.Christina Briggs, 26, from Wigan, says she hates being 25 stone but she can't do anything about it because she can only afford junk food. Meanwhile, exercise is out of the questi...
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Are the cracks showing?
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Appeal Hearings...
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Several high profile murderers are appealing or having their sentences appealed at the High Court. The hearing started yesterday and a decision is due in weeks. Emma Tustin who murdered wee Arthur and was given a sentence of 29 years is facing a whole life tariff. Arthur's father's sentence of 21 ye...
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Best TV Policeman...
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Who is yours? There's been loads of them over the years but what one is your favourite? Mine is DCI Burke, i love Taggart not with Mark McManus but with Alex Norton.
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Do you remember
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Should this be illegal?
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Woman, 23, tired of her boyfriend's high libido buys a sex doll that looks EXACTLY like herhe long suffering partner of
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The long suffering partner of Callum Black, 28, has countered her boyfriend's high libido by buying him a sex doll - which looks exactly like her.The couple, of Lillington, Warwickshire, have now introduced the life-like doll - which they call Dee - into the bedroom to 'spice things up'.And they sa...
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Getting Dressed
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