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  • Economics of repairs
    @NMNeil Only too well. To change the dip H7 on this and the last means either hiring a contortionist, or having a pile of stuff you have to remove.... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Interesting?
    The report glosses over who paid for the electricity to power the datacentre for the trial (and effectively paid for Mr Bridges "free" heat). ... see more
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  • Interesting?
    I found this on the BBC News web site, I hope they report on how it works in say 12 months time. ... see more
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    When I started my new job as an NHS Transport Manager, I was shown three ambulances parked behind the hospital, with grass growing up over the... see more
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  • Adventures with Windows 11
    @Darrell96 The issue with Microsoft is that they want to take away your ability to control something you own. Windows 11 cannot now be installed... see more
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  • Economics of repairs
    Remember when you would just pop into Halfords to buy a new headlight bulb or later a sealed beam unit. Couple of quid and half an hour at most to... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Winter driving tips: share your best advice
    My tip is to live in the desert. 😁 https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Roswell+New+Mexico+88201?canonicalCityId=31d67563ec97ea859d770ca7f4a7412a see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Using mobile phones
    @dream Of course you should be allowed to use a cell phone while driving. After all, what could possibly go wrong? You do realize that the law is... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • How to check if your tyres are legal
    I bought my first Mini in 1969. I would buy new parts for servicing and anything relevant to suspension, steering and brakes. But for almost anything... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Winter driving tips: share your best advice
    Make sure your antifreeze is up to the task. I have seen too many cars overheat and dump their coolant because the radiator has frozen. Similarly, if... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    FWIW: When I was with the AA I discovered that workshop staff in the Ambulance service were paid bonuses on work not carried out. Allegedly, they got... see more
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    As an ex-NHS manager, I doubt there is a lot of outright fraud in the NHS. There is a lot of waste, though and many people who stretch the relatively... see more
    by Santa
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  • New Crime Reduction Initiative?
    And we wonder where the money goes' in the NHS? see more
    by olduser
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  • Economics of repairs
    The result is about 200 million tonnes of household waste a year. 😲 see more
    by olduser
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  • Winter driving tips: share your best advice
    Check conditions as you progress, if traffic permits, accelerate a bit harder say after a corner or leaving a roundabout, or brake a bit harder both... see more
    by olduser
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  • AI to improve driving?
    I guess a “pattern” is just a sequence of actions but what sensors are available? The most likely are Accelerometer (Braking, and acceleration),... see more
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  • AI to improve driving?
    @sebbe welcome to the Community and congrats on posting for the first time. ☺ Is your research part of a university research? You mentioned a side... see more
    by Lily
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  • Economics of repairs
    @NMNeil I had a similar experience with a portable AC I bought a couple of summers ago. A small part broke, and getting it replaced was more... see more
    by Lily
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  • AI to improve driving?
    It seems to say 8 billion driving “patterns” I guess a “pattern” is just a sequence of actions Maybe 8 billion represents the number of... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Winter driving tips: share your best advice
    It's quite warm where I live (today it was 15 degrees, this November is not Novembering!). However, it seems icy conditions are on their way as early... see more
    by Lily
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  • Using mobile phones
    When I drove lorries for a living, I had a reputation for very short phone calls. Typically, I would be driving to a delivery or collection, and the... see more
    by Santa
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  • Economics of repairs
    I think this a by-product of the Just-in-time philosophy. Your single $399 replacement unit covered just about every possible failure all in one... see more
    by olduser
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