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  1. 1 hour ago, Eddie Hitler said:

     

    What your nan didn't tell you is that the correct procedure is to scrunch up each sheet and then flatten it before using it.

    That way it works similarly to soft toilet paper.

    Here to help, several decades after the event.

    My college also had it in the bogs, I don't know whether it was the general ethos of traditionalism or whether because they saved money as people tended to use their departments' toilets instead.

     

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  2. From BBC website

    Forest Green Rovers have signed free agent veteran Republic of Ireland defender Richard Keogh.

    The former Derby man has been without a club since leaving Wycombe last month, having made 25 appearances this season.

    The 37-year-old has played made more than 450 Championship games plus nearly 200 more in League One.

    "I'm excited to get going and I'm looking forward to getting into the thick of it straight away," Keogh told the club website.

    Keogh - who won 26 caps for his country - revealed a long-standing relationship with Rovers boss Steve Cotterill persuaded him to join League Two's bottom side.

    "When he called me, the whole challenge really excited me," added Keogh. "I want to come here and help the group in any way I can.

    "I wouldn't be here if I wasn't ready for the challenge ahead. There's loads of points to play for, there's a good feel around the place with the new gaffer in place, so we just need to keep pushing each other."

    Cotterill added: "Richard brings experience to the group. He's a great communicator. We have a very young group - and he will be a voice on the pitch.

    "His experience and positioning will be invaluable. When you look at free agents out there right now, it's very difficult to get somebody the quality of Richard. I know what I'm getting from him and he will bring so much to the group."

  3. Searching for: why are reinsurers based in Bermuda

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    Bermuda is often referred to as the “world’s risk capital” due to its innovative and entrepreneurial insurance sector. The country emerged as a leader in the development and regulation of captive insurers over 40 years ago and is now home to underwriting operations for more than 30 major international insurance and reinsurance firms1.

    Bermuda has led the reinsurance industry in developing a scientific approach to catastrophe underwriting, innovating to better serve customers, and establishing highly regarded enterprise risk management programs1. This has helped major reinsurers maintain their important credit ratings, meet shareholder expectations, and demonstrate resilience to global customers1.

    For the United States, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has designated Bermuda as a “qualified jurisdiction,” and as a “reciprocal jurisdiction” for reinsurance purposes. This means that U.S. insurance regulators can look at reinsurance from a Bermuda-based company about the same way they might look at reinsurance from a U.S.-based company2.

    In addition, European regulators have approved Bermuda for Solvency II equivalency, which puts Bermuda on par with European peers when competing for business in the European Union2.

    Bermuda’s location also makes it an ideal base for companies working with both U.S. and European insurers2. These factors have contributed to Bermuda becoming the largest supplier of catastrophe reinsurance to US insurers1.

    Oh and it’s Jon Lansdown’s favourite place and a total coincidence with any connection between him and any back of shirt sponsors.
     

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  4. 7 minutes ago, pillred said:

    I tried to guess who that might be before looking at your posting, luckily I'm old enough to have got the question right, what a signing and memories. I know some might say rose-tinted specs and nobody could have been that good but John was, I wish we had him up front now he would take a shot from anywhere within 30 yards I still hear his song from the Eastend now if I think about it, John Galley superstar how many goals have you scored so far, happy days.

    What a great song to resssurect today, just a shame we have no one any where near his calibre 😪

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  5. Big credit to Geoff & Gary for a very entertaining evening.
    Nice to see Tinns having a more relaxing evening, not being under the spotlight & sharing some gems with the gathered crowd.
    As ever, Scotty, what a star & perfect gentleman, entertainer & auctioneer.
    Finally thanks to Sartan Club for hosting the event.

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  6. 3 hours ago, And Its Smith said:

    They all spoke with intelligence as well. Tinnion doesn’t 

    Does that make you a bad?

    Clearly you have not worked with charismatic people.

    I have (worked with someone who outwardly came across as having no intelligence) and had to constantly correct them, grammar, spelling, maths and so on. Even his wife thought I was the brains behind the business.

    But who is now the successful multi millionaire.

    And obviously it’s not me.

    But I have absolutely no malice or grudges against his sucess, as I and everyone who worked under him, have to this day.

    Books and covers.

    3 hours ago, And Its Smith said:

    They all spoke with intelligence as well. Tinnion doesn’t 

    Does that make you a bad?

    Clearly you have not worked with charismatic people.

    I have (worked with someone who outwardly came across as having no intelligence) and had to constantly correct them, grammar, spelling, maths and so on. Even his wife thought I was the brains behind the business.

    But who is now the successful multi millionaire.

    And obviously it’s not me.

    But I have absolutely no malice or grudges against his sucess, as I and everyone who worked under him, have to this day.

    Books and covers.

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  7. 6 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

    The body language when asked the question about Frank tells a lot.

    Lesson number one in body language, subconscious covering of mouth, i.e. you know what’s coming out is a complete lie.
    Just look .
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    Tinion, Lansdown Senior and Junior.

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  8. 3 minutes ago, numbeast said:

    Didn't bananarama sing about him in the early 80's?

    They were no doubt physic, as Sara (she called herself Sarah before Bananarama) and Keren  were both Bristol girls from Bromley Heath and so perhaps it was even in the air back in 1987. That said, when I knew them they were only interested in David Essex and not in football, so who knows?

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