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Offline Maik

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07/11/15
« on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 04:09:05 »
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In Greece, Driverless Buses Are Now Accepting Passengers
http://www.popsci.com/driverless-buses-go-with-traffic-flow


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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #1 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 12:09:55 »
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Your lamp or baby monitor is responsible for slow broadband, Ofcom says
Millions of households hit by slow Internet because their routers are placed too close to lamps and other electronical equipment, telecoms regulator claims

The regulator will within weeks make available a new digital tool that enables householders to check whether their set-up is the root of the problem.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/shopping-and-consumer-news/11980657/Your-lamp-or-baby-monitor-is-responsible-for-slow-broadband-Ofcom-says.html



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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #2 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 12:13:41 »
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The four daftest things people do on social media to help scammers
http://www.theguardian.com/money/2015/nov/07/social-media-scammers-twitter-instagram-facebook

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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #3 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 16:19:21 »
How the other half (half??) lives:

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Why property prices remain firm in Corfu despite wider Greek woes
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/3d5954a0-7e64-11e5-98fb-5a6d4728f74e.html

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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #4 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 18:33:27 »
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Exposed: The dog training firm exploiting the vulnerable
A former employee at Service Dogs Europe (SDE) has turned whistleblower to accuse the company of risking its customers' lives
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/11980667/Exposed-The-dog-training-firm-exploiting-the-vulnerable.html

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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #5 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 18:36:55 »
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Dr Mike Leahy: Cockroaches are just as good as cats

This week: Scientist and presenter Dr Mike Leahy tells us about his three Madagascan hissing cockroaches, Rupert, Lewis and Nick...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/pets/pet-proust-mike-leahy/

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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #6 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 18:38:38 »
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ITV poaches hit talent show The Voice from BBC in blow to Corporation's weekend schedule
The BBC has refused to pay 'an inflated price' for the show amid a review of the way it spends licence-fee payers' money


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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #7 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 18:40:16 »
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Your lamp or baby monitor is responsible for slow broadband, Ofcom says
Millions of households hit by slow Internet because their routers are placed too close to lamps and other electronical equipment, telecoms regulator claims

The regulator will within weeks make available a new digital tool that enables householders to check whether their set-up is the root of the problem.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/shopping-and-consumer-news/11980657/Your-lamp-or-baby-monitor-is-responsible-for-slow-broadband-Ofcom-says.html

Er... ours is next to the pc, the speakers for the pc and the wireless connected phone base!

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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #8 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 18:44:15 »
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Dr Mike Leahy: Cockroaches are just as good as cats

This week: Scientist and presenter Dr Mike Leahy tells us about his three Madagascan hissing cockroaches, Rupert, Lewis and Nick...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/pets/pet-proust-mike-leahy/

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Get a life/cat, mate!  :lol:

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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #9 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 18:51:29 »
Er... ours is next to the pc, the speakers for the pc and the wireless connected phone base!

Well, it's a really old theory, could well be true though I haven't heard it for years. This article in the Independent suggests to me they're talking about wi-fi connections and Ofcom says

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7) Try wired rather than wireless.
Practical tips for improving your broadband speed

PS And watch out for the fairy lights!

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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #10 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 18:53:53 »
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Canadian farmer captures optical illusion of 'invisible sheep'
The farmer from Saskatchewan province drove 'right past' her flock the first time she went to find them
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/canadian-farmer-captures-optical-illusion-of-invisible-sheep-a6724291.html

If you've got a minute or two see if you can spot the sheep - I didn't (at first look).

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Re: 07/11/15
« Reply #11 on: Saturday, 07 November, 2015 @ 22:53:54 »
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Cooking with vegetable oils releases toxic cancer-causing chemicals, say experts
Scientists warn against the dangers of frying food in sunflower oil and corn oil over claims they release toxic chemicals linked to cancer

Cooking with vegetable oils releases toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other diseases, according to leading scientists, who are now recommending food be fried in olive oil, coconut oil, butter or even lard.

The results of a series of experiments threaten to turn on its head official advice that oils rich in polyunsaturated fats – such as corn oil and sunflower oil – are better for the health than the saturated fats in animal products.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11981884/Cooking-with-vegetable-oils-releases-toxic-cancer-causing-chemicals-say-experts.html