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    Ex-RAF Encouraged To Don Uniform

    FORMER SERVICE PERSONNEL who have left the service but remain passionate about their former job are being offered the chance to pilot a new scheme that could take them back into uniform - http://www.insidemoray.com/ex-raf-encouraged-to-don-the-uniform-and-help-out/ Erm....no thanks.
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    Bernie Ecclestone Removed as Head of F1

    Bernie Ecclestone has been removed from his position running Formula 1 as US giant Liberty Media completed its $8bn (£6.4bn) takeover of the sport - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38723001
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    Oscars 2017

    It's that time of year again folks when this year's Oscars nominations are made. Personally, I don't think the last 12 months has been what you could call a classic year for cinema and IMHO, the best films have been more independent offerings or films that haven't been nominated. My personal...
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    FA Investigate Allardyce Allegations

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37479135 Does this mean that Sam Allardyce's brief tenure as manager of the national side is now untenable?
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    Dash Cams

    I'm thinking of investing in a dash cam however I'm a little bit uncertain of which way to go with this. Are there any other Goaters who have such a device fitted in their cars? If so, please can the following be answered? 1) Are they actually worth shelling out for? I don't want to part with a...
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    Axl Rose to Front AC/DC on Tour

    Axl Rose has agreed to front AC/DC on the European and remaining US legs on their 'Rock or Bust' tour after Brian Johnson was diagnosed with significant hearing loss - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36066404 As a massive fan of AC/DC, I'm slightly in two minds about this - I'm...
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    'I'll Just Go And Get The SPECIAL Milk, Just Give Me A Minute....."

    In the advent of Son Of SDSR, the rise of ISIS in Europe, the possibility of the extension of airstrikes by the RAF from Iraq into Syria and cuts in benefits affecting thousands of people among other things, it's great to see the British Army have their priorities...
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    Where Are you On The Political Compass?

    Ever wondered where exactly you stand on the political compass? I know there are people on here who would consider themselves VERY right wing (Kryters, for example) and on the very left wing (Justintime?) but where can they realistically align themselves. I found myself as right-wing and...
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    EVEL - At Last

    Parliament has voted to introduce English Votes for English Laws (EVEL) after the government won the backing of MPs 312 votes to 270... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34599998 About time too....
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    Sandals

    It's my 10th wedding anniversary next spring and the wife and I are looking at marking this event by heading on a Sandals holiday, probably to St Lucia, though we are quite open to other islands. We've never had an AI holiday before, let alone to Sandals and apart from a 6-week exercise to...
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    Well Said Sir!

    HRH The Duke of Edinburgh does it again. The best bit is watching CAS roll up in laughter though! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/prince-philip/11732243/Prince-Philip-swears-at-photographer-just-take-the-f-g-picture.html Long to reign over us!
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    Scrap the RAF...AGAIN (Yawn!)

    Just seen this in the DT...http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/11642595/Break-up-the-RAF-and-stop-buying-British.html in the run-up to Son of SDSR. Interesting to note that the author is an ex-RN Officer - another one with an axe to grind with the RAF. Honestly, where do they find...
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    Spike7451

    Just had a quick shuftie on ARRSE and seen that our own Spike7451 is ill in hospital with his Leukaemia coming back with a vengeance - http://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/spike7451-prayers-or-wishes-needed.236755/ Sad, sad news. I don't know you personally mate, but my thougts are with you...
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    New Presenters for TG?

    According to reports, the BBC have approached Guy Martin, Jodie Kidd and Philip Glenister as the replacement presenters for TG http://www.standard.co.uk/news/celebritynews/top-gear-dream-team-picked-by-bbc-to-replace-jeremy-clarkson-10223460.html Thoughts?
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    RAF Selection Interview Help

    Over the last few years, I and other RAF recruiters, have answered many question about the interviews at the AFCO that candidates will undertake when going through the selection process. Have a look at this site here http://www.jobsite.co.uk/bemyinterviewer/interviewers/Sarah-Dickson.php It...
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    Hillary For Prez?

    It looks like Hillary Clinton will shortly be announcing that she is going to run for the Democrat nomination for next year's US presidential election... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-32257944 I can imagine the Tea Party Republicans foaming at the gash at the prospect of her being...
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    United Kingdom General Election 2015

    As of 0001 today (30 Mar 15), Parliament has been officially dissolved and the official run up to the 2015 General Election begins. It will be the most unpredictable election in decades as, at this point certainly, there is no clear indication of who is most likely to win power on 8 May 15...
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    Air Cdre's 'Wife' Denied Pension

    The long term partner of the late Air Cdre Green, former Stn Cdr of DCAE Cosford, has been denied his £48K pension as they were never married - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/defence/11499532/Air-force-commodores-wife-denied-48k-pension-after-his-death-because-they-never-married.html
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    Stating The Bleedin' Obvious Really...

    Tony Blair has been ousted from his post as 'Middle East Peace Envoy': http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/tony-blair/11474157/Tony-Blair-had-no-credibility-in-Middle-East-process-where-all-sides-would-roll-their-eyes-at-mention-him-says-US-official.html Can't think why?
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    Teenage Cadet Defies Uniform Warning as She Has no Fear

    Good on her. I hope she does manage to come to us as she shows more balls than a lot of politicos! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2985698/Teenage-cadet-defies-warnings-terror-attack-wear-uniform-school-brought-not-scared-anything.html
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