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Offline Maik

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04/04/20
« on: Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 15:32:42 »
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More than 4 mln euros collected in fines for flouting coronavirus rules

The Greek state had collected a total of 4.25 million euros by April 3 in fines issued nationwide for violations of measures restricting the movement of citizens and the activities of many businesses to stem the spread of the new coronavirus.
http://www.ekathimerini.com/251349/article/ekathimerini/news/more-than-4-mln-euros-collected-in-fines-for-flouting-coronavirus-rules

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Re: 04/04/20
« Reply #1 on: Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 15:37:12 »
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New Labour leader Keir Starmer vows to lead party into 'new era'

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to lead Labour "into a new era with confidence and hope" after decisively winning the contest to succeed Jeremy Corbyn.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52164589

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Re: 04/04/20
« Reply #2 on: Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 15:42:50 »
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Stinkbug invasion in Turkey threatens world hazelnut supplies

The world’s hazelnut supplies could be threatened by a stinkbug that has recently invaded Turkey, scientists have warned.

The brown marmorated stinkbug, which is native to north-east Asia, has been spreading across the world in shipping containers, breeding freely thanks to warmer temperatures and a lack of natural predators.

The stinkbug– named for the pungent chemicals it produces as a form of defence – was seen in Turkey for the first time in 2017, after wreaking havoc in neighbouring Georgia. Since then, the insect has spread through at least eight Turkish cities, mostly across the Black Sea region, where about 70% of the world’s hazelnut supply originates.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/04/stinkbug-invasion-turkey-threatens-world-hazelnut-supplies

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Re: 04/04/20
« Reply #3 on: Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 15:45:02 »
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Coronavirus: NHS staff supplied with out-of-date face masks with stickers over expiry dates

NHS staff fighting the coronavirus were supplied with expired face masks from the government with two more recent "best-before" stickers masking the original expiry date.

Pictures show unsealed and unopened boxes of 3M masks with two best before stickers stuck over the original expiry date printed, of 24/05/2012.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-nhs-mask-out-of-date-expiry-cover-stickers-a9447306.html

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Re: 04/04/20
« Reply #4 on: Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 15:51:54 »
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Going on holiday not a good enough excuse to travel, say police

Going on holiday is not a good enough excuse to travel, police have said, as they insist people should stay at home to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Second homeowners are being told to keep away as Sunday is set to be the warmest day in six months.

Forces have said they will issue fines and punishments if they see people making non-essential journeys this weekend.
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-04-04/going-on-holiday-not-a-good-enough-excuse-to-travel-say-police/

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Re: 04/04/20
« Reply #5 on: Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 16:00:49 »
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Coronavirus: NHS staff supplied with out-of-date face masks with stickers over expiry dates

NHS staff fighting the coronavirus were supplied with expired face masks from the government with two more recent "best-before" stickers masking the original expiry date.

Pictures show unsealed and unopened boxes of 3M masks with two best before stickers stuck over the original expiry date printed, of 24/05/2012.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coronavirus-nhs-mask-out-of-date-expiry-cover-stickers-a9447306.html

Apparently each batch has been defeated to ensure the masks are still fit for purpose.

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Re: 04/04/20
« Reply #6 on: Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 18:35:44 »
Oops, canned ortokrekt! Retested, not defeated. Sorry.

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Re: 04/04/20
« Reply #7 on: Saturday, 04 April, 2020 @ 21:11:37 »
LOL, I did wonder WTF you were on about (or just what you were on)


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Re: 04/04/20
« Reply #8 on: Sunday, 05 April, 2020 @ 06:27:15 »
I thought he'd been on his diving gas.......