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  • L Lost User

    Tesco are stocking steak and kidney puddings again! Seriously, when the slump happened I noticed the diversity in supermarkets dropped drastically and now it is recovering a bit. Any other subtle indicators that you can think of?

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    CaptainSeeSharp
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    It might be, but how long will it last? We have an astronomical amount of debt, taxes are going to increase (new VAT taxes, possible carbon taxes, heathbill laws kicking in), and interest rates are going to rise (if they don't raise the interest rates inflation will be off the charts). If debt holders start to dump their bonds, there will be rapid hyperinflation. War with Iran is eminent, that will be terribly expensive and destructive.

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    • R Rajesh R Subramanian

      Abhinav S wrote:

      Frangrances are safer...

      ...and attracts more chicks than guns. :)

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      That depends almost entirely on where you live.

      .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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        John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

        The price of ammo has relaxed a bit.

        Are guns cheaper too? Just wondering...

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        Sadly, no.

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          It might be, but how long will it last? We have an astronomical amount of debt, taxes are going to increase (new VAT taxes, possible carbon taxes, heathbill laws kicking in), and interest rates are going to rise (if they don't raise the interest rates inflation will be off the charts). If debt holders start to dump their bonds, there will be rapid hyperinflation. War with Iran is eminent, that will be terribly expensive and destructive.

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          Lost User
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          Long term indicators are good, certainly the firm I work for are seeing the expcted recovery.

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            Sadly, no.

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            Abhinav S
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            John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

            Sadly, no.

            Spoilsports!

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              It might be, but how long will it last? We have an astronomical amount of debt, taxes are going to increase (new VAT taxes, possible carbon taxes, heathbill laws kicking in), and interest rates are going to rise (if they don't raise the interest rates inflation will be off the charts). If debt holders start to dump their bonds, there will be rapid hyperinflation. War with Iran is eminent, that will be terribly expensive and destructive.

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              Nagy Vilmos
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              Shouldn't you be off cooking socks or something?


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              • R realJSOP

                Yes you do. You've merely allowed yourselves to be lulled into believing that you don't.

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                Abhinav S
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                John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                Yes you do. You've merely allowed yourselves to be lulled into believing that you don't.

                I dont know this for a fact, but I've heard that its illegal to sell automatics in the US. You can however buy some device (and is completely legal) that can be fixed to any weapon to make it an automatic - this device is commonly available, even in super markets. Weird! Anyway, automatics are always so much more fun. :)

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                  That depends almost entirely on where you live.

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                  "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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                  Rajesh R Subramanian
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                  It actually depends more on what type of chicks you're targeting. :)

                  “Follow your bliss.” – Joseph Campbell

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                    Wow. that's a lot. And dataTransferlimit?? I guess the one good thing of living in Romania is cheep and fast broadband connection. For legal downloads that is, off course... :-\

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                    Rajesh R Subramanian
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                    It ranges from about 25 to 100 GB. However, I don't have much of data transfer, so it suits me.

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                    • R Roger Wright

                      Not much, though. In fact, the supply of cheap Russian 7.62x39 ammo seems to have dried up completely! I hate paying $15 /20 rds when not long ago I was paying $300 /1000 rds. Worse, some of the commercial ammo doesn't reliably operate the action on the AK-47; it takes the higher kick of military stuff.

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                      JimmyRopes
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                      The 4 Seasons in Durban, SA is a place where people meet to discuss "employment opportunities" and logistics of supply. :-D Of course your supply order would have to be of industrial quantity.

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                      • A Abhinav S

                        John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                        Yes you do. You've merely allowed yourselves to be lulled into believing that you don't.

                        I dont know this for a fact, but I've heard that its illegal to sell automatics in the US. You can however buy some device (and is completely legal) that can be fixed to any weapon to make it an automatic - this device is commonly available, even in super markets. Weird! Anyway, automatics are always so much more fun. :)

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                        Abhinav S wrote:

                        Anyway, automatics are always so much more fun.

                        Only if you're watching a well-breasted bikin-clad woman firing one. Other than that, they're kinda a waste of ammo.

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                        • R Rajesh R Subramanian

                          It actually depends more on what type of chicks you're targeting. :)

                          “Follow your bliss.” – Joseph Campbell

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                          Which - once again - depends almost entirely where you are. You have to be able to alter your sensibilities so that you can take advantage of an otherwise target-rich environment.

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                          "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                            Abhinav S wrote:

                            Anyway, automatics are always so much more fun.

                            Only if you're watching a well-breasted bikin-clad woman firing one. Other than that, they're kinda a waste of ammo.

                            .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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                            "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                            "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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                            Abhinav S
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                            John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                            Only if you're watching a well-breasted bikin-clad woman firing one

                            And also so long as the weapon is not aimed at me.....

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                            • L Lost User

                              Tesco are stocking steak and kidney puddings again! Seriously, when the slump happened I noticed the diversity in supermarkets dropped drastically and now it is recovering a bit. Any other subtle indicators that you can think of?

                              Join the cool kids - Come fold with us[^]

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                              We sell worldwide, the premium product in it' segment. Sales are up since november actually.

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                              • R realJSOP

                                Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:

                                Hey man! Have you *actually* shot anyone with a gun?

                                Yes, and it was while I was in the Navy, and no, it wasn't an "enemy combatant".

                                Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:

                                Or is it like collecting ammo and guns is your hobby?

                                I don't "collect" guns or ammo in the sense of being a collector. I purchase guns for specific uses and practice with them regularly. There's no point in owning a gun unless you know how and when to use it. I have enough ammo for each gun I own, and unless I buy a subsequent weapon of the same caliber, I won't be needing any more ammo on hand than I already have. "Collectors" gather weapons of significant jistorical significance, and hide them away thinking they'll become valuable. They generally do not fire these weapons, or even chamber a round in them. For example, my dad has a .30-30 Winchester manufactured in 1956 that has never been fired or even had a round chambered in it. I keep pestering him to give me the rifle but I think he won't because he knows I'll go out and "ruin it's value" by taking it to the range and putting a few hundred rounds through it. My hobby is programming. My hobbies over the years have included collecting diecast cars, building wooden ship models, building plastic model cars, and full-sized Ford performance vehicles of the 60's.

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                                There are different kinds of collectors. When my grandfather died, there were three separate auctions: one for the house, one for his shop equipment, and a final one for his gun collection. He had over 300 weapons, most of which he had fired at least once. While he was not a 'certified' gunsmith, he liked buying and restoring old guns. In the final tally, his gun collection was worth more than the house and shop combined.

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                                • L Lost User

                                  I'm British, we don't need guns here.

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                                  Mark_Wallace
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                                  Trollslayer wrote:

                                  I'm British, we don't need guns here.

                                  I agree entirely with that statement, but I can't help wondering where exactly anyone needs guns? The list has narrowed down to two totally uncivilised places: Harry Harrison's Deathworld, and the US.

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                                  • N Nemanja Trifunovic

                                    Trollslayer wrote:

                                    I'm British, we don't need guns here.

                                    You're still using English longbows?

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                                    Gareth pn
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                                    Welsh longbow :)

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                                    • R realJSOP

                                      Not if you run out of ammo and have to run up and beat someone in the chest with it.

                                      .45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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                                      "The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001

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                                      bencr
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                                      The same applies to your gun though right?

                                      John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                                      Not if you run out of ammo and have to run up and beat someone in the chest with it.

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                                      • L Lost User

                                        I'm British, we don't need guns here.

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                                        BunnyFaber
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                                        You might want to invest in one, to fight off the hordes of feral children (or "yobs") wandering freely about the countryside.

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                                        • L Lost User

                                          Tesco are stocking steak and kidney puddings again! Seriously, when the slump happened I noticed the diversity in supermarkets dropped drastically and now it is recovering a bit. Any other subtle indicators that you can think of?

                                          Join the cool kids - Come fold with us[^]

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                                          BC3Tech
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                                          i'm actually being offered a full-time position w/ a consulting firm (as a programmer)... good idea?

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