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Gufuncouple
Over 90 days ago
Bisexual Male, 68
Straight Female, 68
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Quote by Too Hot
Two more soldiers blown to pieces today and the total killed creeps ever upwards towards 300 and who knows where it will end.
Is anyone accountable for the successes and failures of the campaign in Afghanistan? It would be interesting to actually know what the strategy is in that country - rather than just hear every day of further casualties.
Is it too much to ask for someone to be accountable? I remember in the Falklands, the MOD gave daily accounts of what was going on and at least we had some notion of the progress of the campaign. With Afghanistan, nothing at all - just daily reports of more and more shattered and decimated bodies of young soldiers.
Unlike the Falklands, Afganistan is a UN Reolution (55/174, 46/23, 49/140, 55/119 and 55/243) to supply an ISAF (International Security Assistance Force)to the Afgan Government and reconstruction of the infrastructure, the reinstatement of Human Rights and the protection of cultural property.
As a member of the Security Council of the UN, the UK is oblidged to provide such resources as are 'necessary' to the Afgan Government to implement the UN resolutions.
So, to answer 'who is accountable' the answer is the UN.
To answer the 'strategy' question is a bit more difficult as each Resolution requires a different strategy and the success or failure is determined by a 'personal' view (eg. The restoration of demoracy in Afganistan one could say this is complete as they have an elected government', however how legitimate that is, is open to question and is definately NOT accepted by the ex-Taliban party in Afganistan and they see this a both a 'religious' and 'civil' war to restore the traditional Afgan system of Government ie - feudal/tribal. The strategy of rebuilding the country's infrastructure after both the Russian invasion and neglect by the Taliban cannot complete until it is safe to do so (the religious/civil war is ended).
As we are there (rightly or wrongly depending on personal thoughts), the are a number of pertinant questions regarding the military intervention (1) are the troops we supply correctly equipped for the role? (no, but getting there) (2) is the UK still capable of playing a role at this level? (3) is the MOD procurement system adequate to support such operations?
For our Forces deployed to Afganistan and those of the other 'partners' (Dutch, Danish, German, Italian, et al.) total 'Respect' for working in difficult conditions with incorrect or sub-standard kit - the military will always 'make-do' with whatever is to-hand and try and get the job done.
We should also remember that any death is regretable - civilian, blue-on-blue, insurgent or military but such is the 'nature' of an armed conflict. Unfortuately these days we're more and more productive at achieving it.
History is not in our favour in Afganistan - we got our butts kicked there in Victorian times - the 'Kyber Pass' is still in the national conciousness, the Russians failed miserably and the current operations in support of a democratic government will also fail until one of the political parties 'breaks ranks' and pulls our forces out.
Orgasminator
GRA - General Revenue Account
The account for any revenue that is expected during the financial year. It excludes one-off 'exceptionals' which may/can be treated differently for tax purposes.
In Government parlance the GRA is the year's operational revenue & expenses. A fixed amount of any yearly underspend can be retained against (1) a committed expenditure in the current year that will be invoiced in the following fiscal year (accural), or (2) a fixed percentage that can be retained for unexpected expenses (reserve fund) unbudgeted for in the following financial year.
In some government departments this excess is capped so that huge 'reserves' cannot be built up over time (e.g. Schools).
The account for any revenue that is expected during the financial year. It excludes one-off 'exceptionals' which may/can be treated differently for tax purposes.
In Government parlance the GRA is the year's operational revenue & expenses. A fixed amount of any yearly underspend can be retained against (1) a committed expenditure in the current year that will be invoiced in the following fiscal year (accural), or (2) a fixed percentage that can be retained for unexpected expenses (reserve fund) unbudgeted for in the following financial year.
In some government departments this excess is capped so that huge 'reserves' cannot be built up over time (e.g. Schools).
Orgasminator
My money goes to:-
1 - The bloody Chancellor of the Exchequor
2 - The bloody Council to pay for stuff i've never seen
3 - The ex
4 - The current
Which leaves me with the princley sum of F.A.
1 - The bloody Chancellor of the Exchequor
2 - The bloody Council to pay for stuff i've never seen
3 - The ex
4 - The current
Which leaves me with the princley sum of F.A.
Orgasminator
Update:
You heard it here 1st folks!
You heard it here 1st folks!
Quote by Gufuncouple
Here goes for the uninitiated in the glamorous world of Oil.
1 Barrel of Crude Oil = 35 Imp. Gallons / 159 Litres.
Current price of a barrel is approx $ (23/01/2010)
The dollar exchange rate is 1 – GBP
So 1 barrel costs GBP
To this Oil Companies now need to add the transportation of the crude from source (Gulf/North Sea/West Africa etc) to a UK refinery (Exxon @ Fawley / Shell @ Stanlow / BP @ Grangemouth / Conoco @ Immingham Texaco/Gulf @ Pembroke etc).
Depending on the time of year and product mix requirements, various different quality crude oils are mixed and refined to produce the various distillates (Diesel, Gasoline BS4040 or BS7070, Avgas, Bitumen, Heating Oil, Marine Bunker etc. along with various chemicals for use in plastics, washing powders etc.)
On average 40 percent of a barrel is refined into either diesel or gasoline for use by the UK consumer. With a ‘refinery gate’ price of
To this the Government ‘Fuel Tax’ adds for unleaded petrol or diesel, for Leaded petrol, for bio-diesel or bio-ethanol.
At this point the Oil Companies add the ‘distribution and storage cost’ to the regional Distribution Depots via the UK Fuel pipeline, rail or road tanker.
When a petrol station orders a delivery usually 35,000 litres (CORRECTION 43,000Ltrs) (max UK tanker capacity) this leaves the distribution depot at to which the retailer will add their profit margin (approx ) giving a pump price of plus VAT at 17.5 percent ( ). So the price you will be paying in March/April will be when crude purchased yesterday by the Oil companies arrives in the underground tank at your local Service Station.
For the ‘eagle eyed’ SH member you will have spotted the Government applies VAT to the ‘Fuel Tax’ so you get taxed on the fuel tax ( ) this is the only country to do this ‘double-dip taxing’. The even more aware will also spot that the Government will add an additional Fuel Tax on the 1st April 2010 making it (including the increased VAT on the )
Orgasminator
We have 'accounts' on a number of other sites - purely in the interests of research :evil2:
Some we like for different reasons / functions but generally we like to spend the majority of out time here in the SH Community
Some we like for different reasons / functions but generally we like to spend the majority of out time here in the SH Community
Orgasminator
Oh! And don't forget to feed them as well - well rotted bull-shit from the forums or chatrooms works quite well...
Orgasminator
If I've read this correctly:-
You've met a couple who are not members, given them the link to sign them up but can't communicate with them as they have not paid the membership fees...
1)Old members (pre-Symbosis buy-out) have open access to the site facilites.
2)New members now have to pay for these features (mail / chat etc).
Hope that helps...
You've met a couple who are not members, given them the link to sign them up but can't communicate with them as they have not paid the membership fees...
1)Old members (pre-Symbosis buy-out) have open access to the site facilites.
2)New members now have to pay for these features (mail / chat etc).
Hope that helps...
Orgasminator
This should more correctly known as MSN Messenger. 'MSN' is the portal of the Microsoft Network.
Messenger forms part of the Windows 'Live' suite of applications and can be downloaded free of charge from MSN @
The application allows you to converse with other users via text / video / voice and upload or download files.
99 times out of a 100 it's more of a pain-in-the-butt!!
Messenger forms part of the Windows 'Live' suite of applications and can be downloaded free of charge from MSN @
The application allows you to converse with other users via text / video / voice and upload or download files.
99 times out of a 100 it's more of a pain-in-the-butt!!
Orgasminator
Remember to add water regularly - apparently plants like the stuff.
Orgasminator
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Orgasminator
Looking back over the personal memory archives.......
anyone remember these classics of yesteryear?
Multi Coloured Swap Shop.
O.T.T.
Magpie.
Tiswas.
Crakerjack.
Animal Magic.
Kung Fu.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
The Water Margin.
that last one takes me back!!!!
anyone remember these classics of yesteryear?
Multi Coloured Swap Shop.
O.T.T.
Magpie.
Tiswas.
Crakerjack.
Animal Magic.
Kung Fu.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
The Water Margin.
that last one takes me back!!!!
Orgasminator
My pushbike doesn't have any keys - can I put a piece of paper with the combination lock number on it, does that count?
Orgasminator
Quote by vodka_babe22uk
help
ive had to get a new power lead for my laptop
and i dont know which voltage setting to put it on laptop is a hp one
the voltage dial goes from 14v to24 v
many thanks
It depends on which HP model you have...
The HP laptops are usual 19v output, the HP (compaq) ones are 18v output.
If you look on the bavk of the old lead/transformer the input/output range is stated there.
Orgasminator
30 minutes of complete bollox!!!!
:fuckinghell:
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:fuckinghell:
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Orgasminator
Quote by Mike2mike
Ok, what does my Stagecoach Surrey Megarider bus pass get me, apart from unlimited travel around the Blackwater Valley area? Oh, and loving the new chocolate-themed avatar, !
It gets you lost m8 - they all learnt to drive on the slopes of Nepal, so Katmandu is the next stop!
I was going to use a Jaffa Cake but thought that too cruel when u read my ramblings :evil2:
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Quote by foxylady2209
OK, Car keys on the table it is.
I will chuck in my Toyota Yaris,, 1000 cc. No leg room but cosy.
No-one's smoked in it since I got it, but you may have to shuffle the sweet wrappers to one side to get comfy.
What are you offering?
Is this a pre or post recall Toyata?
Orgasminator
Quote by lilnfil
anyone remember time tunnel?.... was that a children's program?
the clangers..........now that was just a classic
I remember, I remember! :lol:
And some of the other Irwin Allen TV greats :-
Voyage to the Bottom of the sea.
Lost in Space.
Land of the Giants.
The Swiss Family Robinson.....
Now's there's a collection of childhood memories :giggle:
Or the collection of Gerry Anderson
Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, UFO, Space 1999, Terrahawks et al..
Now the question is - whatever happened to the Mysterons? :dunno:
Orgasminator
Quote by varca
I quite often call friends from here by their screen names in R/L just habit I guess
I tend to do that as well......Unless of course they have a name like "stick-it-up-my-ass-now"or similar :lol2:
Hello 'Sticky'
:laughabove:
Orgasminator
This one really made me laugh:-
I'm still singing it - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
I'm still singing it - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Orgasminator
We do it all the time!!!! :doh:
I know that if I start calling people by their real names, one day I'm going to blurt it out in the chatroom. :sad:
But that does then cause a problem for those members who are 'closer' friends in real life, who still get called by their username at 'vanilla' gatherings.:giggle:
Some of them I can only remember the names when I see the 'naughty parts' (does this mean I spend too much time perving? )
Mrs Gu is always mis-reading usernames (she's famous for it), so that makes life even more interesting when meeting people. :lol2::lol2:
On an even more 'disturbing' note, we even refer to each other these days in real life as Mr or Mrs Gu!!! ( is there a psychatrist in the house?)
I know that if I start calling people by their real names, one day I'm going to blurt it out in the chatroom. :sad:
But that does then cause a problem for those members who are 'closer' friends in real life, who still get called by their username at 'vanilla' gatherings.:giggle:
Some of them I can only remember the names when I see the 'naughty parts' (does this mean I spend too much time perving?
)Mrs Gu is always mis-reading usernames (she's famous for it), so that makes life even more interesting when meeting people. :lol2::lol2:
On an even more 'disturbing' note, we even refer to each other these days in real life as Mr or Mrs Gu!!! ( is there a psychatrist in the house?)
Orgasminator
We started with a taster 'jump' in a wind-tunnel - ground based but you get 'the feel'.
Then took a 'Buddy' jump, great fun just scream all the way down
Then took a 'Buddy' jump, great fun just scream all the way down
Orgasminator
Quote by Optix
When we're at a 'normal' event and introduce ourselves as Mr & Mrs Gu! :doh:
When I sign for deliveries from the courier - Mr Gu! :doh:
When we're in facebook and look for the view cam function... :doh:
When we read something on here and take it seriously..... :doh:
Where's the Virtual Doctor - we're infected with SHitious :borg:
or when you realise you have more SH freinds on Facebook than you do "vanilla's" and family
OH :fuckinghell: we have!!!!
Orgasminator
When we're at a 'normal' event and introduce ourselves as Mr & Mrs Gu! :doh:
When I sign for deliveries from the courier - Mr Gu! :doh:
When we're in facebook and look for the view cam function... :doh:
When we read something on here and take it seriously..... :doh:
When people post in the forum 3 or 4 times a day - every day!!!!
Where's the Virtual Doctor - we're infected with SHitious :borg:
When I sign for deliveries from the courier - Mr Gu! :doh:
When we're in facebook and look for the view cam function... :doh:
When we read something on here and take it seriously..... :doh:
When people post in the forum 3 or 4 times a day - every day!!!!
Where's the Virtual Doctor - we're infected with SHitious :borg:
Orgasminator
With the recent changes to the site, we now have 3 different sets of emoticons (chatroom / forum / IM).
The one's in the Chatroom and IM are quite basic and usually don't reflect what I'm looking for when I need one. :sad:
They're not of the same text short-cut eg: Sad Face in the forum is : sad : in the chatroom it's : -( and in the IM we have x-( .
Question here is:-
1 - Can we not have one unified set of emoticons?
2 - What would be on your list of favourite emoticons?
So, on the grounds that there is not enough selection in Chat/IM and far too many in the forum, he's my Top 20
:cheers: :small-print: :doh:
:censored: :welcome: :bs:
:love: (but the chatroom version 'heart')
:java (chatroom version)
:shades (chatroom version)
:thumbup: :cry (chatroom version) 
:rude:
What's in your top 20?
The one's in the Chatroom and IM are quite basic and usually don't reflect what I'm looking for when I need one. :sad:
They're not of the same text short-cut eg: Sad Face in the forum is : sad : in the chatroom it's : -( and in the IM we have x-( .
Question here is:-
1 - Can we not have one unified set of emoticons?
2 - What would be on your list of favourite emoticons?
So, on the grounds that there is not enough selection in Chat/IM and far too many in the forum, he's my Top 20
:cheers: :small-print: :doh::censored: :welcome:
:bs::love: (but the chatroom version 'heart')
:java (chatroom version):shades (chatroom version)
:thumbup: :cry (chatroom version) :rude:What's in your top 20?
Orgasminator
Quote by MasterandLady
Just passing and have not seen this place before, so poped in for a look around very nice will come here more often,could we please have a bottle of Brut Carte Blanche, and three glasses please, you never know who may just drop back in to share it with us :twisted:
Welcome to the Cocktail Bar MasterandLady :welcome:
So nice to see new patrons of taste and discretion. Pull up a pew and lets chat, I'll just pop up to the bar and get Will to find a bottle of his finest Jeroboam Dom Perignon White Gold to celebrate. :cheers:
Orgasminator
Without a doubt the most annoying feature of the site. We call them Moron Mail!
Thankfully, people can only send a limited amount of them per day.
People with no ability to spend a few moments composing an original introductory mail are not for us.
We've now changed our Wink settings message to the following:
We have replied in kind (a wink), As you have obviously NOT taken the time and trouble to read our profile properly, you are not the kind of person(s) we would wish to meet. You have also been added to our 'Ignore' list and any further 'Winks' or 'Mails' are automatically deleted.
Thankfully, people can only send a limited amount of them per day.
People with no ability to spend a few moments composing an original introductory mail are not for us.
We've now changed our Wink settings message to the following:
We have replied in kind (a wink), As you have obviously NOT taken the time and trouble to read our profile properly, you are not the kind of person(s) we would wish to meet. You have also been added to our 'Ignore' list and any further 'Winks' or 'Mails' are automatically deleted.
