Really can't see what's offensive about this. Apart from it being a bit daft.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-anne-marie-issues-grovelling-21609900

Think I’m correct in saying it is your birthday today Charlotte.

Have a great day. 😘🍷🥂🍾🎂

In a recent survey 38% of Americans said there is absolutely no way they would buy Corona beer because they think they will catch Corona virus.
This was on The Last Leg yesterday.

If you have a Painter's Brush---Walrus--Lampshade and others you o.k
not so good Fu Manchu---Ducktail--Imperial and others you might have to change.

... I've got myself a mask! Let's hope it works!!!

Have you found when reading the information leaflet it says "not to be taken when" but doctors still prescribe them?

https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/27/shenzhen-could-be-first-city-in-china-to-ban-eating-of-dogs-and-cats

Product details: Gentek Wireless Charging Pad

For full details, including affected model numbers and manufacturer’s advice, click here.

Reason for recall:

Risk of fire due to product overheating whilst in use
What should you do next?

Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it immediately
Check the product recall notification for details of what to do next
If no details are shown, you should contact either the seller or Citizens Advice on 03444 111 444 or visit them at www.citizensadvice.org.uk
More information on returning recalled products can be found here.

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From 23rd March, the price of first class stamps will increase by 6p to 76p and second class stamps will increase by 4p to 65p.

The government decision to give the go-ahead to Heathrow Airport's plans to build a third runway was unlawful, a court has ruled.

The court case was brought by environmental groups, councils and the Mayor of London.

The court said the government would not appeal against the judgement.

But the judges said that in future, a third runway could go ahead, as long as it fits with the UK's climate commitments.

The Court of Appeal found that the government had not followed UK policy when backing the controversial expansion plans.

It said that the government had a duty to take into account the Paris climate agreement, which seeks to limit global warming.


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51658693

Kevin McCloud’s Rough Guide to the Future.
In China recycle bins with material recognition but also "face" recognition. Put the wrong stuff in and one is in trouble.

In Japan they adopted robot dogs and even give them a funeral when not functioning any more then use the parts to build new ones.
Apparently pets are responsible for 64m tonnes of greenhouse gases per annum, which is the equivalent of 13m cars.

Not by the obvious method.
There's a rumour going roiund social media that if there is sperm in the pool and a woman swims through it, she can get impregnated.
Think its as likely as the tales that kids used to tell about your can get pregnant by kissing.

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He emphasized again he does not do any advertising and so do other celebrities.Mentioned that Facebook has now a button where one can report "fake scams" I do not do Facebook but wondered how to report fakes on Google?

Has anyone heard of this idea ?
customers in cafes can pay for a hanging coffee/sandwich/light meal - then homeless or poor people go into the cafe and ask are there any things 'hanging'
What do you think ?

Enjoy!

Why?

Several times I have seen people asking how to take a screenshot (or Screen Grab) from their computer or phone.
Recently I was sent a link to a very useful web site that explains in simple terms how to do so for various devices.
I have written a post about it in the Tech Heads group:

HowTo: Take a Screen Grab / ScreenShot (any device)
https://www.scooploop.com/thread/howto-take-a-screen-grab-screenshot-any-device

https://youruniversity.group.shef.ac.uk/2019-2020/features/jordan/
Inspiring and true.
Why doesn't social media get excited about good news?

What do you believe, and why?
According to World Health Organisation, there were 1666 deaths caused by "coronavirus" up to last Sunday.
They also report 290,000 - 650,000 deaths are linked to seasonal flu virus every year.
*Source Private Eye, current issue.

Please sign if you belief in fair wages.

https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-bosses-paying-illegal-wages?bucket=email-blast-16_1_2020_nhsminwagewider&share=38f06946-6c59-4ad2-9f38-271b8d95d0cc&utm_campaign=blast2020-01-16

Product details: Kemei Rechargeable Shaver

For full details, including affected model numbers and manufacturer’s advice, click here.

Reason for recall:

The mains plug does not properly fit in the socket and its casing can be easily detached. While plugging or unplugging the charger, the casing might open, leaving live parts accessible and increasing the risk of the user receiving an electric shock.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60335.
What should you do next?

Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it immediately
Check the product recall notification for details of what to do next
If no details are shown, you should contact either the seller or Citizens Advice on 03444 111 444 or visit them at www.citizensadvice.org.uk
More information on returning recalled products can be found here.

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Product details: Apple three-prong AC wall plug adaptor

For full details, including affected model numbers and manufacturer’s advice, click here.

Reason for recall:

Product may break, allowing access to live parts during use.
What should you do next?

Electrical Safety First recommends that anyone who discovers they have an electrical item that has been recalled should stop using it immediately
Check the product recall notification for details of what to do next
If no details are shown, you should contact either the seller or Citizens Advice on 03444 111 444 or visit them at www.citizensadvice.org.uk
More information on returning recalled products can be found here.

Checking your other electrical products

Our product checker contains the details of electrical products that have been recalled since 2007. If you have searched for a product that you own and it is not listed, this means that it has not been recalled and should be safe to use. However, if you do have concerns about its safety, contact the retailer or manufacturer to alert them to a potential problem.

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A US daredevil pilot has been killed during an attempted launch of a homemade rocket in the Californian desert. "Mad" Mike Hughes was well-known for his belief that the Earth was flat and hoped to prove his theory by going to space. He was running for Governor of California.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-51602655

https://darwinawards.com/

When you turn an item inside out to put in a washing machine, how come it reverts back when you remove it after the wash??? I zipped up a coat, turned it inside out, put it in and it came out reversed again!!

Due to size constraints, the previous Pastor'sAss post has now closed.
But here is a new one...
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Desert Dehydration

There are these two French Legionnaires in the desert, and they’ve been separated from their unit and are lost. They’ve been wandering for several days without food and water, and are nearly resigned to the fact that they will soon die from dehydration, when as they reach the top of a sand dune, they see a big, bustling market laid out before them.

Naturally, they can’t believe their eyes and think it’s a mirage, but as they draw closer, they can hear the stallholders’ cries. They eventually reach the market and realise that it’s really there.

So the legionnaires rush up to the first stall they can and cry to the stallholder,

“Stallholder, we have been travelling in the desert for many days, and have had no food or water. We shall surely die soon unless you have some you can sell us – tell us, do you have any sustenance for us?”

The stallholder shook his head and replied “I’m sorry, French legionnaire type people, but all I have to sell is a load of bowls full of jelly, topped with custard and cream, and lovingly sprinkled with hundreds and thousands.”

The legionnaires look at each other, mildly surprised, and move on to the next stall, where they ask the stallholder, “Mr purveyor of fine foodstuffs and the like, we have been travelling through the desert for days, deprived of the necessary beverages and foodstuffs which are required for survival. We shall surely die soon, unless you can sell us some skins of water.”

The stallholder looked at them embarrassed, and confessed:

“Gentlemen, tragic as I admit it is, I have none of the ingredients necessary to life for which you ask me…all I have to sell is this large bowl of jelly topped with custard and cream and sprinkled with hundreds and thousands, with a little cocktail cherry in the middle – there,” he said, pointing out the glace cherry. “I cannot help you..”

The legionnaires look at each other in desperation, and run on to the next stall, where they demand of the stallholder,

“Look mate,” (cos they’d stopped talking funny all of a sudden) “we need water or we’ll bloody die. We’ve been travelling without water for days and need some now. Do you have any you can sell us?”

The stallholder looked at his curl-ended shoes in shame as he confessed,

“Sorry, fellas, all I have to sell you is a bowl of jelly, with custard, cream and hundreds and thousands. I can’t help you. I’ll have to condemn you to a long and lingering death through dehydration.”

The legionnaires were really worried by this point, and they went through the market, stall by stall, asking each stallholder whether they had any water they could sell them, and thus save their lives, but each stallholder gave the same reply, all they had to sell was a bowl of jelly with cream, custard and hundreds and thousands.

Dejected and resigned to their grim fate, the legionnaires left the desert market and walked off into the setting sun. As they did so, one turned to the other and said, “That was really odd – a big market in the middle of nowhere, and all they sold was bowls of jelly with custard, cream and hundreds and thousands.”

The other turned to face his companion and replied,

“Yes, it was a trifle bazaar”

Full Steam Ahead - been on BBC2 afternoons last week, showing how trains have changed everyones lives since the beginning
All episodes available on I Player

A new cafe in Orpington called Chachamoon is the first to serve Bubble Tea. It's very small with only a hand full of tables, so haven't been able to get in there and try this new drink.

Has anyone tried bubble tea and did you like it?

I believe it was invented in Taiwan and contains tapioca bubbles.

According to our mowed lawn yesterday ---yes.According to the wind ----no.

NHS ----- Annual review January cancelled. February cancelled yesterday due to staff shortage/illness, rebooked for March.
Today receive letter please book your appointment.
Extra paper, postage, time.
I am hopping mad so if you see a mad March hare outside this is me. (friendly request: do not approach could be dangerous.)

Sorry if anyone is upset by any word on here. I am just the messenger of a very important message.

I have lifted this article from the Mail on Sunday "You" Magazine.
The importance of the message cannot be ignored.
The main thing about removing prostate cancer from your body is "The Margin". If there is not enough margin, or it is too late to operate, the probability is that the cancer will spread, fairly swiftly through the rest of your body. Bill Turnbull, unfortunately, didn't have his diagnosis in time to remove the prostate (along with the cancer). Once it is loose in the body it will be very difficult to try to control, let alone eliminate.
Please, please, please gents. Have a PSA test regularly so that you can save yourself a lot of problems in the future. It can be requested from your GP surgery.

For more information on everything to do with prostate cancer, please follow this link: https://prostatecanceruk.org/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here is the article I referred to above (A link to the article can be found here: https://www.you.co.uk/dr-clare-bailey-men-dont-ignore-these-symptoms/ )
Dr Clare Bailey: Men, don’t ignore these symptoms
February 9, 2020
Do you have a man in your life who you have to nag to seek medical advice? It sounds like a cliché but it’s true that men are less likely to go to the doctor than women – and this could contribute to why we’re seeing a rise in deaths from prostate cancer.

While breast cancer deaths have reduced by a fifth over the past ten years, the number of men dying from prostate cancer has worryingly increased by 18 per cent. By 2030 it is predicted to become the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. Currently, less than half of cases are identified early, when there is a greater chance of a cure. The NHS wants to increase this to 75 per cent.
The standard test measures a marker for prostate cancer called prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in a blood sample, accompanied by a rectal examination. Unfortunately, the PSA test is not very reliable. Only 25 per cent of men who have elevated levels have cancer. Other conditions such as inflammation of the prostate gland, urinary tract infection and benign enlargement of the prostate can cause abnormal PSA. This can lead to anxiety and side effects from unnecessary investigations. So it’s important to chat with your doctor about any concerns before testing.
The good news is that more accurate tests are becoming available. These include the pre-biopsy MRI scan, which is used to identify tumour size and improves the accuracy of results. After a diagnosis the challenge is whether to intervene with surgery, risking impotence and urinary incontinence, or to monitor PSA levels and intervene if they rise. This ‘active surveillance’ or ‘watchful waiting’ is for those whose cancer is unlikely to spread or affect their lifespan.
Aggressive cancer is treated with surgery, radiation therapy, hormones and/or chemotherapy. Stereotactic radiotherapy is a new treatment in the pipeline that doesn’t involve surgery. Targeted beams of radiation are focused on a precise area to radically improve accuracy of diagnosis, more effectively kill cancer cells and reduce complications. Trials suggest shorter intense doses can cut treatment time by 75 per cent.
According to Prostate Cancer UK, most men with early prostate cancer don’t have symptoms. However, you are more at risk if you are over 50, a black male, or have close male relatives who have had the disease. Early symptoms can include…
Urinary problems Passing urine more frequently or feeling that your bladder is not fully empty (benign prostate enlargement can also cause these). Blood in the urine should be investigated more urgently.
Sexual problems Erectile dysfunction may be a symptom. Blood in semen should always be investigated promptly.
Pain, numbness or weakness in the testicles. And if cancer has spread to other parts of the body, pain affecting the back or pelvis.
Unexplained weight loss This should always be checked out.
Although diagnosis is increasing, according to Prostate Cancer UK, a man diagnosed in 2020 has a much improved chance of survival compared with one diagnosed ten years ago.
See prostatecanceruk.org

https://youtu.be/Tw8dN92Hd74

about hard of hearing ---copied:
Hearing loss can increase the risk of dementia by up to five times, but evidence also suggests that hearing aids may reduce these risks.
https://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/about-us/our-research-and-evidence/facts-and-figures/

I don’t watch Love Island, she was the host, but read recently about her personal problems and court attendance.

News flash. Just popped into my iPad.

Is this happening all over as recently main wide roads with no schools on usually 30mph have now gone to 20 & no one one is taking it seriously....I try to stick to the limit which in an automatic means speedo watching regularly and then am continually tailgated by any driver who storm up behind me at 30 so as well as Speedo watching and looking in my mirror at the irritated behind driver trying to force my speed.. I stick to my guns and crawl along at the ridiculous low speed on a main rd and then I get drivers dangerously over take on the wrong side of the road or today I was hooted at when we were actually driving past a 20 sign...How is this making roads safer continually speed/mirror watching, tailgating or dangerous overtaking angry drivers. Makes me feel stressed driving on these slow roads so try to take different routes to avoid but difficult as everywhere Is like it.
I hate the fact I’m doing my best to stick within legal limits and are made to feel I’m wrong not the idiots who want to hit 30 in a 20 zone.
I read that 86% of drivers ignore the 20 mph limit... does anyone else actually try to drive at 20 or is it just me that worries about it?
And if you are one of the tailgaters why force others to break the speed limit risking them fines and penalty points.
Can’t understand why they have made main roads 20 mph its crazy.

Hoorah! Borough recognised as a tree city of the world

We’ve joined the likes of Toronto, New York City and Paris to be celebrated as a ‘tree city of the world’.

Although we’re not a city, we’ve been recognised by the international programme which celebrates places across the world that meet standards for the care and planning of urban trees and forests.

We currently have more than 74,000 trees across the borough and around 9,000 trees line the streets of Barking and Dagenham.

The news comes after Barking and Dagenham was also gifted 272 trees from the government’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund and the Mayor of London’s Greener City Fund.

And Happy ‘Single’tine’s day to all the single people out there. So who has been enticed in to buying one of those ever so soppy valentines card and a gift for their honey bun?
Or have you received one from a mystery admirer or like me this is the first year since being an adult I haven’t received one Valentine’s Day card ...unloved😢.. Lol or should that be free to do what I want when I want.. perks of being single.
Are you out for a romantic meal or staying in with an m & s meal deal😉

It’s supposed to be less gusty than last week.. let us know how it is in your area when it starts tomorrow.
Let’s hope it’s not as windy as this storm In Norway.:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rKUipxR3bDc

Do you feed grey squirrels? or think they're OK? or regard them as vermin?

Have you any experience of these?
If so, your opinion of podcasts?

https://youtu.be/Nc1ZuQmwbLo

I read yesterday that they will be given a pay rise to £325 a day, tax free. 'If they attend 150 sittings of the year, could pocket nearly £50,000, tax free as not a salary, for expenses'.
Waiting for someone to tell me this is fake news? Please ......?

Botswana, home to the world's largest elephant population, on Friday was set to hold a major auction for big game hunters to kill 70 elephants, the first since scrapping a hunting ban last year.

The sale will be conducted by a local firm Auction It from the premises of the Ministry of Environment, Nature Conservation and Tourism in the capital Gaborone.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi raised the ire of conservationists in May when he revoked a moratorium, just a year after he succeeded Ian Khama, an avid environmentalist, who introduced a blanket ban in 2014 to reverse a decline in the population of wild animals.

Masisi fended off criticism of his government's decision, saying the move would not threaten the elephant population.

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After shopping with Sainsbury's online for months suddenly they wanted a one off extra security. (to check if it was me---they should have asked the delivery person)
Went through the procedures and waited for phone call. Nothing --- then I realised if it is an automatic service as we have a phone blocker I will wait a long time.
Phoned credit card for advice, she tried again to send code to landline without success. I asked for security code to be text to mobile explaining that I am hard of hearing and can not hear over mobile plus we have weak signal so I would have to go outside to find a signal. No success.I asked for an email -- can not do.I asked if I could use a card reader ---can not do.

Now I have to wait for post to arrive and it is the weekend.

Has anyone been in the same situation or can think of anything else what to do?

I feel the new technology is anti age.

Who’s braving the weather tomorrow and going out into it? Do you prepare for this type of weather.. securing things down etc..let’s us know what’s happening round your area when it starts.

Yoghurts Pastas, and other products.
Sold by Aldi Lidl Tesco Waitrose and many others.
SOURCE > kentlive news
Will check for full verification, but just so you know.

What a lovely interview... they did it so well with Holly reading his message and interviewing him and the moment they all hugged and sat together at the end on the sofa... was a very touching moment on tv.
Good luck to him I hope he can now enjoy life as his true self... Did anyone else see it?