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#31
Off the Record / Re: Climate Change/Mass Extinc...
Last post by mongers - Today at 10:50:06 AMFor the 2nd afternoon in a row we've had a grass fire in the meadows here, firemen doing a sterling job, but even so, welcome to the new tinder dry future. 
#32
Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023
Last post by viper37 - Today at 09:34:44 AMQuote from: Razgovory on Today at 12:24:46 AMWe used them in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Ukrainians use them as well. I'm surprised that the Israeli weren't using them. They are legal after all.I do not see any reports of the US, or UK using it against civilians:
QuoteThe US military used thermobaric weapons in Afghanistan. On 3 March 2002, a single 2,000 lb (910 kg) laser guided thermobaric bomb was used by the United States Air Force against cave complexes in which Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters had taken refuge in the Gardez region of Afghanistan.[77][78] The SMAW-NE was used by the US Marines during the First Battle of Fallujah and the Second Battle of Fallujah. The AGM-114N Hellfire II was first used by US forces in 2003 in Iraq.[79]
#33
Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...
Last post by Josquius - Today at 07:10:07 AMQuoteVazquez, who is known for creating sketches mocking politicians, created the site as part of a video she did acting as "Terri," a female business owner boasting tours and allowing those interested to "claim an alligator" for $4,547.
If the alligator someone "claimed" later "eats an illegal," Terri said they could win a gift card to a "non-DEI business."
Exactly what they would seriously propose.
#34
Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...
Last post by viper37 - Today at 07:05:40 AM
#35
Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023
Last post by Razgovory - Today at 06:39:27 AMSo am I.
#36
Off the Record / Re: [Gay] Gay News from Around...
Last post by Josquius - Today at 04:04:34 AMLocal news, but a lesson for all.
Be under no doubt about what the rise of Reform could mean... Their intended direction of travel is clear.
https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/its-very-sad-to-see-out-north-east-hit-back-at-sunderland-reform-uk-after-threat-to-withdraw-support-for-citys-pride-march-5217569
Petty and nasty at best. Most likely something more.
Be under no doubt about what the rise of Reform could mean... Their intended direction of travel is clear.
https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/its-very-sad-to-see-out-north-east-hit-back-at-sunderland-reform-uk-after-threat-to-withdraw-support-for-citys-pride-march-5217569
QuoteOut North East, the charity which organises Sunderland Pride, has hit back at the Sunderland Reform UK party after they posted a message on social media threatening to withdraw support for the city's Pride March if they were to ever take control of the City Council.
The social media post was made in response to an Echo Facebook post on the morning of Saturday June 28 promoting the city's annual Sunderland Pride March.
This year's Sunderland Pride event.
This year's Sunderland Pride event. | Sorted PR
The Sunderland Echo post stated: "Good morning, Sunderland. You know what day it is - Sunderland Pride March returns today!
"Anyone wishing to take part is asked to gather at Park Lane from 11.15am for a 12noon start - have an amazing day and be sure to follow our camera club."
Responding to the post a statement from Reform UK Sunderland said: "Enjoy it while you can, when we take the Council next May we will be pulling all support for the event."
Following a significant negative reaction to the post it was deleted on that Saturday night (June 28), but a screenshot of the statement had already been taken.
Out North East is a regional LGBTQ+ events charity which "connects people and ensures the voices of everyone within our diverse community are heard and celebrated".
They are the organisation behind Sunderland Pride and other North East Pride events.
After being informed of the deleted post, Out North East chair Peter Darrant said: "It's very sad to see an organisation making this kind of remark without any real grasp of the facts, purely to try and stir up hatred.
Out North East chair Peter Darrant.
Out North East chair Peter Darrant. | Sorted PR
"We are more than happy to meet with Reform UK Sunderland and help them understand the value that Pride In Sunderland brings to the city and educate them as to why Pride is so important."
Reform UK controlled Staffordshire County Council have already said they will not be funding August's Stafford Pride event with Council leader Ian Cooper citing "we are not going to spend taxpayers' money funding that".
Out North East representatives have expressed their disappointment that they had "no dialogue" with Reform UK Sunderland – which would have given them the opportunity to show the value that Pride brings to the city, including the local economy.
Peter said: "If Reform UK Sunderland had made contact with us, we could have shown where the contributions which allow us to stage Pride came from.
"We received £10k from the Festival and Grant fund – a grant anyone in Sunderland can apply for.
"The festival cost £95k to stage which we raised through sponsorship and donations, so for every £1 from Sunderland, we gave back £9.
"100 per cent of the events we organised were free and the events staged by partners which were ticketed generated revenue for Sunderland businesses.
"Our concert in Keel Square brought in crowds who used the bars in the area – at no cost to them – and we increased footfall to both the Bridges and The Galleries in Washington."
Along with the Pride events, the organisation has also worked with the North East Business and Innovation Centre to help entrepreneurs and business start ups, along with holding support sessions and signposting vulnerable people to support networks.
Petty and nasty at best. Most likely something more.
#37
Off the Record / Re: Climate Change/Mass Extinc...
Last post by Josquius - Today at 03:55:35 AMSpeaking of methane...I've heard no progress lately on plugging that Turkmenistan pit. Should really be a priority.
In case you've not seen it before-
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/09/mind-boggling-methane-emissions-from-turkmenistan-revealed
In case you've not seen it before-
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/09/mind-boggling-methane-emissions-from-turkmenistan-revealed
#38
Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023
Last post by Zoupa - Today at 02:37:39 AMThere's a difference between a grenade and a warhead. I'm referring to thermobaric warheads in urban settings.
#39
Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic
Last post by Josquius - Today at 01:45:00 AMJust imagine if the discoverer of this place had been operating a century or two earlier when there was more to discover.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_My_Arse_Rock
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scratch_My_Arse_Rock
#40
Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023
Last post by Razgovory - Today at 12:24:46 AMWe used them in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Ukrainians use them as well. I'm surprised that the Israeli weren't using them. They are legal after all.