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Forum: Technology 30-08-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,352
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Because ,dear, it's like a good woman. Useful and...

Because ,dear, it's like a good woman. Useful and fun to talk to as well. And, I should add, knows everything. ;-)
Forum: Technology 27-08-2018, 03:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,352
Posted By Jack Dawkins
But I can find the answer to a lot of questions...

But I can find the answer to a lot of questions simply by asking Alexa without leaving my desk or clicking on buttons or typing. So basically it's simply an even quicker and more convenient way of...
Forum: Politics & Govt 26-08-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,371
Posted By Jack Dawkins
I'd make Hitchens home secretary. He's one of the...

I'd make Hitchens home secretary. He's one of the few people who talk common sense on this issue. The softer we are on crime the more it grows. We have people with dozens of convictions still walking...
Forum: Technology 26-08-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,352
Posted By Jack Dawkins
And yet you have a computer?? Why?

And yet you have a computer?? Why?
Forum: Politics & Govt 25-08-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,306
Posted By Jack Dawkins
https://www.lawfareblog.com/round-trip-tickets-how...

https://www.lawfareblog.com/round-trip-tickets-how-will-authorities-know-when-foreign-fighters-have-returned
Forum: General Chat 25-08-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,531
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Most women I know whine to change the things they...

Most women I know whine to change the things they can't. < Ducks and runs to door.>:cool:
Forum: General Chat 25-08-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,531
Posted By Jack Dawkins
I recall an old prayer ( Not that I am at all...

I recall an old prayer ( Not that I am at all religious.)

“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.”
Forum: General Chat 25-08-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,216
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Is this the secret of happiness, health and a...

Is this the secret of happiness, health and a long life? Oxford professor of evolutionary psychology argues alcohol has been key to mankind's survival and success
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Forum: Technology 25-08-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,352
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Mine sometimes chips in for no reason. My wife...

Mine sometimes chips in for no reason. My wife and I were discussing Alex Salmond yesterday and Alexa said she didn't know that one.
Forum: Politics & Govt 25-08-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,306
Posted By Jack Dawkins
You seem to be having a problem understanding the...

You seem to be having a problem understanding the issue. Jihadi recruits left this country to go and fight for various factions in the Middle East. Those jihadis are now returning, many almost...
Forum: Politics & Govt 24-08-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,306
Posted By Jack Dawkins
In that case would an interpretation of your...

In that case would an interpretation of your reality mean that jihadis can't be identified?
Forum: Technology 24-08-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,352
Posted By Jack Dawkins
One day we'll wonder how we ever managed without...

One day we'll wonder how we ever managed without them just as we do now with t.v remote controls. Now we can't envisage getting up off the chair to turn the volume down or switch channels.
Forum: General Chat 24-08-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,216
Posted By Jack Dawkins
This is my favourite. ...

This is my favourite.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l684G--KIzM
Forum: General Chat 24-08-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,216
Posted By Jack Dawkins
I intend to have a transfusion when I'm no longer...

I intend to have a transfusion when I'm no longer able to lift a glass.;-)
Forum: General Chat 24-08-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,216
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Run out of wine!! Good god. Call an ambulance,...

Run out of wine!! Good god. Call an ambulance, your memory's going!! :-)
Forum: General Chat 24-08-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,216
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Me too, unless we are going out for a meal with...

Me too, unless we are going out for a meal with friends or family when we usually get a cab. But when we visit other people it's always me doing the driving so that means no alcohol.
Forum: General Chat 24-08-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,216
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Health warnings about alcohol

Today there is yet another report in the press warning about alcohol consumption. Does anybody actually take notice of these reports? I work on the basis that a little of what you fancy ( A glass of...
Forum: Technology 24-08-2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,352
Posted By Jack Dawkins
I don't know of any phone which does what an...

I don't know of any phone which does what an Amazon Echo does without pressing buttons.
Forum: Politics & Govt 24-08-2018, 07:51 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,306
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Well we have now established that returning...

Well we have now established that returning jihadis can be identified. I suggest you contact the Border Farce ( sic) for further information.
Forum: Politics & Govt 23-08-2018, 03:59 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,306
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Well let's put it this way, if you Google "how do...

Well let's put it this way, if you Google "how do they identify returning jihadis " you'll know and it will save me explaining it all to you, won't it? :-D
Forum: Car Forum 23-08-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,619
Posted By Jack Dawkins
All drivers are now is cash cows. This has...

All drivers are now is cash cows. This has nothing to do with road safety and everything to do with raising money for the police and government. All speedometers exaggerate the speed slightly. My...
Forum: Technology 23-08-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,352
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Thank you. The USA version, which I presume...

Thank you. The USA version, which I presume you'll have too is even more advanced than the UK one. It's great fun.
;-)
Forum: Politics & Govt 23-08-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,306
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Presumably from information received. Plus of...

Presumably from information received. Plus of course being of Arabic origin and flying in from somewhere in the Middle East where there's a war going on might give them a clue.

I saw a man in a T...
Forum: Technology 23-08-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,352
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Does anyone else have an Amazon Echo?

I've had my Alexa for about 18 months now. I don't use it to operate lights, switch on heating etc. but mainly for entertainment,to ask any general knowledge questions and play music from Amazon...
Forum: Politics & Govt 23-08-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,306
Posted By Jack Dawkins
Apart from which our borders are so porous it...

Apart from which our borders are so porous it seems people can come and go virtually as they please. If these jihadis are returning, who knows what side they've been fighting on?
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