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Manoverboard wrote: 16 May 2020, 10:00
towny44 wrote: 16 May 2020, 09:23
I am not 100% certain but I imagine that Nether Alderley was probably doing research ....
Top secret research according to the locals so imagine my surprise when, in our recently purchased property, I unearthed a well concealed blueprint of their entire security set up. Dutifully I returned it to ICI of course.
As would l Mob......at a price :thumbup:

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Easy answer, test on prisoners....

Oops, tin hat time.
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Onelife wrote: 16 May 2020, 10:08
Manoverboard wrote: 16 May 2020, 10:00
Top secret research according to the locals so imagine my surprise when, in our recently purchased property, I unearthed a well concealed blueprint of their entire security set up. Dutifully I returned it to ICI of course.
As would l Mob......at a price :thumbup:
I'm not into blackmail and apart from that I was probably too fond of my knee caps. ;)
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Manoverboard wrote: 16 May 2020, 10:00
towny44 wrote: 16 May 2020, 09:23
I am not 100% certain but I imagine that Nether Alderley was probably doing research ....
Top secret research according to the locals so imagine my surprise when, in our recently purchased property, I unearthed a well concealed blueprint of their entire security set up. Dutifully I returned it to ICI of course.
Presumably you found that difficult, since ICI no longer exists, or did you return it to AZ?
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towny44 wrote: 16 May 2020, 11:32
Presumably you found that difficult, since ICI no longer exists, or did you return it to AZ?
It was able to return it to the rightful owner without any difficulty that I can recall :wave:
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Onelife wrote: 16 May 2020, 09:38
Kendhni wrote: 16 May 2020, 08:17
Onelife wrote: 15 May 2020, 19:54
Thankfully the use of animal testing for cosmetic products has long gone. I can’t say that I’m too keen on using our nearest animal relatives as guinea pigs, however, because of their genetic makeup one perhaps can understand why. I don’t like to see any animal suffer whether that be in a sporting context or scientific research….but it does bring us back to the question of… only the strongest survive…with of course a little help from our less advanced primates.
Sadly onelife that is not actually true. We still use animal for testing within the UK (what tests are they used for behind lab doors I don't know) and where the British public deem the thought of animal testing to be unpalatable they simply ship those tests overseas before selling the products in the UK.

I know you mentioned 'cosmetic products' but, on a slightly different, but very similar note, animals are still abused all over the world for drug testing. There is no secret that many of the COVID-19 vaccine candidates have already moved, or will soon move, to animal testing.
Sorry ken.....but which "sadly that is not true" are you referring too. I'm confused.

I'm no animal activist, like many l choose to turn a blind eye to what goes on behind closed doors......thankfully or not depending on your prospective most governments restrict media coverage of what really does amount to animal cruelty behind closed doors.....For the greater good and all that l suppose.

However l'm sure if we were exposed to what goes on we would all be out there with our banners.

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Sorry, should have pruned your post. The bit that we no longer test cosmetics on animals - it still happens but is done behind closed doors or farmed out to other countries.

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screwy wrote: 16 May 2020, 10:51
Easy answer, test on prisoners....

Oops, tin hat time.
Child abusers, Rapists, and Muderers.....that's two tin hats we'll be needing screwy :thumbup:

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T,hanks for the clarification Ken :thumbup:

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Onelife wrote: 16 May 2020, 13:13
screwy wrote: 16 May 2020, 10:51
Easy answer, test on prisoners....

Oops, tin hat time.
Child abusers, Rapists, and Muderers.....that's two tin hats we'll be needing screwy :thumbup:
Let’s not forget the Drug Barons, Fraudsters, Granny Bashers,Con men, the list is endless,I’ve dealt with them all and hated every one of them.
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towny44 wrote: 16 May 2020, 11:32
Manoverboard wrote: 16 May 2020, 10:00
towny44 wrote: 16 May 2020, 09:23
I am not 100% certain but I imagine that Nether Alderley was probably doing research ....
Top secret research according to the locals so imagine my surprise when, in our recently purchased property, I unearthed a well concealed blueprint of their entire security set up. Dutifully I returned it to ICI of course.
Presumably you found that difficult, since ICI no longer exists, or did you return it to AZ?
He used his Tardis. Doh!

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"More than 14,000 fines have been issued to people flouting the coronavirus lockdown rules, says the National Police Chiefs' Council.
And it appears London, some of the Home Counties and Yorkshire are the worst areas for so-called 'covidiots'."

Oooops! :D

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:16
"More than 14,000 fines have been issued to people flouting the coronavirus lockdown rules, says the National Police Chiefs' Council.
And it appears London, some of the Home Counties and Yorkshire are the worst areas for so-called 'covidiots'."

Oooops! :D
Probably Leeds Utd fans.
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screwy wrote: 16 May 2020, 14:38
Onelife wrote: 16 May 2020, 13:13
screwy wrote: 16 May 2020, 10:51
Easy answer, test on prisoners....

Oops, tin hat time.
Child abusers, Rapists, and Muderers.....that's two tin hats we'll be needing screwy :thumbup:
Let’s not forget the Drug Barons, Fraudsters, Granny Bashers,Con men, the list is endless,I’ve dealt with them all and hated every one of them.
......l don't suppose we could add Stephen to the list :?: ....he's caused me a lot of pain over the years :lol:

Knowing testing was part of their rehabilitation program would go a long way in deterring those would be criminals from committing crime....but hey!..The snowflake brigade would much prefer the softly softly approach along with the £43,000 per year price tag.

I know it wouldn’t be ethical to do such a thing but I see nothing wrong with a weekly thrashing of the birch as a deterrent :thumbup: :D.... behind closed doors of course :thumbup: :wave:

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Onelife wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:30
screwy wrote: 16 May 2020, 14:38
Onelife wrote: 16 May 2020, 13:13


Child abusers, Rapists, and Muderers.....that's two tin hats we'll be needing screwy :thumbup:
Let’s not forget the Drug Barons, Fraudsters, Granny Bashers,Con men, the list is endless,I’ve dealt with them all and hated every one of them.
......l don't suppose we could add Stephen to the list :?: ....he's caused me a lot of pain over the years :lol:

Knowing testing was part of their rehabilitation program would go a long way in deterring those would be criminals from committing crime....but hey!..The snowflake brigade would much prefer the softly softly approach along with the £43,000 per year price tag.

I know it wouldn’t be ethical to do such a thing but I see nothing wrong with a weekly thrashing of the birch as a deterrent :thumbup: :D.... behind closed doors of course :thumbup: :wave:
Oh I don't know. I think public floggings might have a greater deterrent effect!

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I’ve said for a long time that Borstal and the Birch Would be a good thing.
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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:32
Onelife wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:30
screwy wrote: 16 May 2020, 14:38


Let’s not forget the Drug Barons, Fraudsters, Granny Bashers,Con men, the list is endless,I’ve dealt with them all and hated every one of them.
......l don't suppose we could add Stephen to the list :?: ....he's caused me a lot of pain over the years :lol:

Knowing testing was part of their rehabilitation program would go a long way in deterring those would be criminals from committing crime....but hey!..The snowflake brigade would much prefer the softly softly approach along with the £43,000 per year price tag.

I know it wouldn’t be ethical to do such a thing but I see nothing wrong with a weekly thrashing of the birch as a deterrent :thumbup: :D.... behind closed doors of course :thumbup: :wave:
Oh I don't know. I think public floggings might have a greater deterrent effect!
Good point well made Sir Merv :thumbup: :)

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screwy wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:38
I’ve said for a long time that Borstal and the Birch Would be a good thing.
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towny44 wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:22
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:16
"More than 14,000 fines have been issued to people flouting the coronavirus lockdown rules, says the National Police Chiefs' Council.
And it appears London, some of the Home Counties and Yorkshire are the worst areas for so-called 'covidiots'."

Oooops! :D
Probably Leeds Utd fans.
It is reported that all the Yorkshire Footy Teams in the Championship League want to abandon this season without having a promotion for the top side ... who just happen to be Leeds United :o
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Manoverboard wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:56
towny44 wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:22
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 16 May 2020, 15:16
"More than 14,000 fines have been issued to people flouting the coronavirus lockdown rules, says the National Police Chiefs' Council.
And it appears London, some of the Home Counties and Yorkshire are the worst areas for so-called 'covidiots'."

Oooops! :D
Probably Leeds Utd fans.
It is reported that all the Yorkshire Footy Teams in the Championship League want to abandon this season without having a promotion for the top side ... who just happen to be Leeds United :o
That is likely to be the fans view but our manager wants the season to be completed to ensure a reasonable promotion and relegation outcome, even though we are only 3 points above the relegation zone.
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towny44 wrote: 16 May 2020, 17:03
That is likely to be the fans view but our manager wants the season to be completed to ensure a reasonable promotion and relegation outcome, even though we are only 3 points above the relegation zone.
At the end of the day it will be about what the players think for it is they who are taking all the risks.
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I know we have a few teachers on the forum it would be interesting to hear your views as to whether primary schools should reopen… other than for key workers children?

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Onelife wrote: 16 May 2020, 18:25
I know we have a few teachers on the forum it would be interesting to hear your views as to whether primary schools should reopen… other than for key workers children?
Of course we have to be careful but there are some children who have been attending school throughout this crisis and I cannot recall any problems having been reported - although there probably are some.

In general young children do not have a problem with Covid19 (and yes I know there are some exceptions, as there is with everything in life) so in my opinion with proper measures in place they should return to school.

I think that one of the big problems, not only with schools, is that the unions are going back in time and trying to flex their muscles.

Schools, along with all other businesses, have had six or more weeks to plan leaving lockdown - why have they left it to the last minute and then start complaining?

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Agreed. They asked for 3 weeks notice and that's what they got. And the back to school message has come with the "if the science says it's safe" caveat. A judgement that will be made closer to the proposed time.

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david63 wrote: 16 May 2020, 19:03
Of course we have to be careful but there are some children who have been attending school throughout this crisis and I cannot recall any problems having been reported - although there probably are some.

In general young children do not have a problem with Covid19 (and yes I know there are some exceptions, as there is with everything in life) so in my opinion with proper measures in place they should return to school.

I think that one of the big problems, not only with schools, is that the unions are going back in time and trying to flex their muscles.

Schools, along with all other businesses, have had six or more weeks to plan leaving lockdown - why have they left it to the last minute and then start complaining?
As an ex teacher I agree with you wholeheartedly. Much of this is purely political. Some of the excuses are embarrassing.
Of course there are risks whatever you do in trying to get out of the lockdown but there are still two weeks to go before the children are due back and the scenario could be totally different by then, and if it is still no better I presume the government will delay.
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Will jezza come out to support his brother who was arrested for mass gathering and protesting
in an anti lockdown protest. Me thinks this may be copy cattting the USA.
In two weeks time we could see the results of not adhering to the two metres rule. I just hope not.
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