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I very much doubt that the services via Blackfriars will be cut as Kent County Council and rail users group have been campaigning to increase the number of trains. It's probable that the Wimbledon loop services will be cut instead. Perhaps, Southwark Council can learn a thing or two from KCC and help improve rail services in Southwark rather than acting like a lemon during rail cuts.

2019 is a long time away but it doesn't mean that the fight to reinstate the SLL has to stop. Furthermore, as I understand it, the mayor is considering other options to mitigate the loss of the SLL as part of his election manifesto. Possible options are allowing a Kent service to stop at Peckham Rye and Denmark Hill or allow ELL to Victoria. I'm not interested in just protecting services. I'm more interested in increasing the services. Big difference, don't you think?

benevetts Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The South London Line debate is finished I'm > afraid and the Secretary of State has ruled on it > (and I'm not suggesting this is right or wrong). > If its any consolation passengers from Denmark > Hill will be able to change at Peckham Rye for a > connection to London Bridge (which is very > frequent and requires no change in platform). > The South London Line debate is not over and I'm sure people would be campaigning for its reinstatement once the London Bridge station has been rebuilt in 2019. The current SoS have not ruled on the South London Line as it was a Mayor's decision and unable to intervene due to the localism agenda. And yes you do have to change platforms at Peckham Rye if you're using the Dartford train service from Denmark Hill.

Bic Basher, I don't believe you properly thought this through on the full impact when the SLL is withdrawn in December 2012. Firstly, let me addressed your point about Battersea Park still having a connection to London Bridge via Crystal Palace. Namely, a doubling of journey times and travel expenses since the line crosses a number of outer travelling zones. Hardly, a consolable option for the person who was using the SLL, is it now? Secondly, your point about Wandsworth Road and Clapham High street will see an increase in train frequency with an interchange at Clapham Junction does not reflect the reality. You have forgotten to add increase travelling times to Victoria because the journey to Clapham Junction takes you away from London Victoria as well as the hassle in changing platforms at one of the busiest stations in the country. Thirdly, your point about Denmark Hill users having to change at Peckham Rye or Canada Water does not take into account increase journey times and inconvenience in changing platforms. Denmark Hill serves Kings College and Maudsley hospitals. Don't you think patients, particularly vulnerable and less abled, will find their journeys more difficut? Also, the SLL provides a direct connection between the hospitals at Denmark Hill and Guys hospital at London Bridge station. Especially useful when hospitals share their medical staff between these sites at a time when NHS resource is getting scarce. Fourthly, while it's true LO will link with Crossrail at Whitechapel, services will not commence until late 2018. Anymore bright ideas Bic Basher? There's plenty more arguments in my locker.

I'd expect M&S to withdraw their planning application. They've probably over estimated demand for their food and not thought through the planning application. Perhaps, they're continuing with the application just in case Cllr Barber and others can be bribed with m&S chocolate biscuits!

dulwichgirl2 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Unfortunately apple is quite good at what it does > and I am not yet convinced Samsung is quite there > yet. Apple has a better eco system but no longer a top dog in handsets. Expect Android handsets to take a stride in performance over Apple in the near future. Sadly, people are bamboozled by marketing and this is reflected in Apple's sales figures and market share.

willma Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The South London Line (the current service > operated by Southern from Victoria and London > Bridge) will cease to operate from Dec this year. > It will be replaced with a London Overground > service running from Islington to Clapham Junction > via Peckham Rye with 4 trains per hour. None of > these train will serve London Bridge or Victoria. Let's be clear on this. The London Overground is not a replacement for the South London Line. Many rail users, along Battersea-Wandsworth Road-Clapham High Street-Denmark Hill, will be without a train service to London Bridge. Many rail users, along Wandsworth Road-Clapham High Street-Queens Road Peckham-South Bermondsey, will be without a train service to London Victoria.

El Pibe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "For a long time before their success, Spanish > footballers were regarded as underachievers in > relation to their ability." > > Your point? There's a fine line between failure and success. And sometimes the most talented player/team don't always win. Also the problem with Andy is that he was trying too hard, hence the number of slips throughout the game.

El Pibe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > We have some pretty good patches in the Rugby too, > and the tiddlywinks. > > Cheeserolling, don't forget that. For a long time before their success, Spanish footballers were regarded as underachievers in relation to their ability.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Anyway, Federer a lot more humble on "Today at > Wimbledon" than he was a couple of years back. > > Still not overly humble though. Do you expect Federer to shed tears for Murray?

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Bullshitting perchance?.. Arrogance amongst sports people is pretty rife. A simple google search using arrogance and sports gives an indication. Still, no amount of playground logic will be enough to silence me.

the-e-dealer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Dinner up the gherkin sounds saucy! Not enough to get in a pickle over.

Otta Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Don't care either way. Good luck to him, as > Federer is arrogant, but I won't swell with > British pride if he wins, and if he was playing > Nadal I'd cheer Nadal because he's way more > entertaining than any of them. I see that you're trying to extend your playground logic to the world of men's tennis. Top level sports men and women have, by their very nature, arrogance. It is why these sports people compete with each other for the prize of being the very best.

The Olympics tend to bore me to tears. I don't mind the boxing, judo, football and the 100 metres (well it's over in ten seconds). However, just two years for the world cup finals. Now that is something to look forward to, hey Ratty.

Be careful out when downloading software. There are plenty of dodgy software where you could easily download malwares, trojans, adwares and other malicious stuff. Anyone who download any sort of software without verifying its authenticity or integrity is asking for trouble. Acrobat and pdfsam should be safe as they're both well known. Personally I use Paperport, which is not free, for appending and splitting pdf.

I must have missed your funny posts, MM.

the-e-dealer Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Anyone who adopts a new Microsoft OS without it > being bedded in for a year or two is asking for > trouble. It might even be wiser to skip a generation and go for a future Windows 9. Hopefully, by then the metro interface is intuitive to use. Windows ME was acknowledged to be crap but was followed by Windows XP which was great. Windows Vista was crap and was followed by Windows 7 which turned out great. Microsoft have already stated that their product development cycle is three years. So waiting for a year or two means you have less time having the latest OS.

Interesting stuff, EP. And I thought it was only this country that rewarded failures. You know, the bankers, the chief executives, the directors, etc.

It's counted as a draw, MM.

calculus

What about tax exiles posting from Singapore?

Or rather a bunch of people with low self-esteem issues, TT.

DulwichFox Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If people from SE15, SE5, SE21 SE23 come to eat > and drink and spend their money in SE22 > > I suppose they are entitled to have their say.. > Here, here. I've been supporting the Lordship Lane economy since the early 90s. I live about 1 mile from Lordship Lane which is closer than some parts of SE22.

ladida Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Spain won, Italy lost, that's what happened. Get > over it. I was happy with either an Italy or Spain victory. Just wanted more of a contest. It didn't happened, life goes on.

I was expecting Italy to field a 3-5-2 formation in an attempt to nullify Spain's six midfield players. I'm saddened that Prendelli did nothing to overcome Spain's numerical advantage in key positions. Also Chiellini got a start over Balzaretti. Balzaretti made a difference when he came on. Injuries played a key part in the game. Chiellini clearly wasn't fit. Nor was Thiago Motta. No doubt Spain are worthy winners. They defended well. Just wish it was more of a contest.