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Fake innit. No way taupe is a British colour.

So tempted to click 'reveal' but I'm watching it tomorrow so need to resist.

Indeed. Cults born out of some humans need to put meaning to things they can't understand or comprehend and/or to belong.

Totally agree. Teach children from their first year at school that some people follow beliefs that have no basis in fact and that as far as research can currently confirm, there is no more truth in such cults than fairies at the bottom of the garden. Teach that everyone has a right to believe what they wish but without basis in fact or truth, religion will not be taught in schools.

Amen. Or rather, I agree.

We all know God was fine once the game had started but to be the one who kept him upright before the game is some accolade.

I guess his Take That years earned him a few million fans, most of whom stayed with him and were suplimented by some older fans who enjoyed his less 'boy bandy' take on popular music, hence the track sales. He was also seen by many as a 'performer', hence the 375,000 fans over 3 nights at Knebworth. I don't think even a supremely confident RW would claim to have a great voice, but he can carry a catchy tune and can perform so he did make the most of his talent. There's a distinct lack of amazing voices in music so he's probably no different to 95% of successful pop artists in that respect.

I genuinely don't know if you are questioning the logistics of music industry sales or just implying that he's not your cup of tea.

Thanks again Kingman.

Thanks. Will a 50% offer increase to 60% at some point in the 31 day notice and how long is the discount for, 12 months?

Hi Kingman. I've been with Sky for about 18 years and only occasionally phoned them up asking for a better deal. The last time was over a year ago but I can't see anywhere on my online account that states my contract dates. My last call reduced the cost of my HD variety TV package from about £38 to about £28 for 6 months (I think) but for the last year or so I've been paying £44 per month which seems excessive for pretty basic channels from an old Sky+ box, albeit in HD. Are any large discounts and account credit deals on at the moment or should I cancel via a live chat and hope for a 50% return offer within the 31 day notice? Thanks.

Clean slate at the start of the season but with high expectations of at least 2 points per match after the first half dozen games. Assuming Dr. Tony backs Bruce early enough in the transfer window and after a full preseason of training and friendly games there should be no excuses.

It's incredibly unusual to be snookered in such a way that makes it physically impossible to hit the object ball. In the professional game a miss is called (until snookers are required) if it is deemed a better attempt could be made. As professional players are very good and could usually hit a snookered object ball (especially if they play the shot without a safety concern) a miss is called in most instances. However, if the snooker is extremely difficult, for example if the cue ball is near trapped between a cushion and a non-object ball, the referee can choose not to call a miss. A frame is only forfeited if a player misses an object ball(s) that is on (not snookered) on three consecutive attempts. Fortunately, the miss rule isn't used in the non-professional snooker game.

I assumed sharkyvilla was talking about playing snooker rather than watching the professional game. The miss rule is only used in professional snooker. I play weekly and I have never seen the miss rule used in amateur snooker.

Fortunately I'm going north around 23:00 and going south around 05:30 so it's reasonably quiet. Already had diversions due to M5 J1 to J2 closures which add about 6 or 7 minutes to my normal journey times and now there's a 40mph average speed camera limit from a mile north of J1 to J2 which add 5 minutes. I believe they are going to use contraflow to keep 2 lanes moving in each direction. Probably going to be major delays at peak times but the extra 5 minutes at my travel times aren't enough for me to use the M6 toll with it's extra 20 minutes and associated costs.

The M6 toll is also no use for me. I live south west of Birmingham, near J4 of the M5 and J1 of the M42 so when traveling to and from Manchester, which I do 5 times every week, the toll would add about 20 miles to my journey.

Time is money to a point, as demonstrated by the lack of vehicles currently using the overpriced M6 toll. I think the toll prices should vary according to how much time would be saved compared to the delays on the M6 advertised a few minutes before drivers need to decide whether to use the toll road. Perhaps a flat fee of £2 plus 10p per minute saved. "Only 10 minutes delay? Nah, I'll keep my £3 for a pint." "An hour delay! I'd rather pay £8 to avoid sitting in that!"

If the M6 toll went to Manchester it would be 4 times the length so it's not unreasonable to assume it would be 4 times the cost to use it. I think most car and HGV drivers would object to paying £22 and £44 respectively. Would you pay £20+ to save typically 30 to 60 minutes whilst driving from south east Brum to Manchester?

As unlikely as an emergency is, you could use your phone's 'do not disturb' feature. I sometimes work nights and then need to sleep until around midday so my 'do not disturb' will only allow incoming calls from my missus and two kids. They know I'm sleeping and only ring if it's urgent, although in the last 4 years nothing ever has been urgent. Anyone else can leave a message and I'll get back to them when I wake or they can call 999!

Why?

I think only the toll operator and possibly a couple of government officials would consider it a success but it would also depend on what the terms of success are. I had hoped the toll would take about 25% of the traffic off the M6 and make a noticeable difference but I'd guess it's more like 5%. The stats might prove that M6 delays have been reduced but I'd be surprised if it's more than, for example, a 40 minute delay being reduced to 35 minutes. The toll operator has purposely set the HGV prices too high because they know HGV road wear is far greater than that of cars and they don't want the maintenance costs.

I believe the general consensus is no.

Done, although there's a couple of issues with the available answers.

Just gone to check what the blosers official site is reporting about the violent conduct charge and it appears their website domain is on hold!

Unfortunately Kodjia got all but 22 minutes off a two match ban. I suspect blandy's comment is very near the mark.