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rendelharris Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Somebody who believes that saying "get a life" is > a valid response to another's argument accusing > other people of being boring and infantile is > definitely a matter for the pot and kettle > department. Not quite up to your usual sanctimonious, judgmental offerings. You really must try harder. GG

jaywalker Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If only someone would get the opposition parties > to muster an anti-Tory alliance (so that rival > candidates stand down), May would be in danger. > Dream on. The UKIP deserters going Tory will more than negate any tactical voting.

???? Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I think a > whole generation who weren't there seem to think > nationalised industries were great (they were not > at all) or some older posters have some very > selected memories. I can think of several others that were dreadfull before privatisation. First to come to mind is BRS ( British Road Services) who operated virtually all the truck fleets. You could never depend on them turning up or making deliveries on schedule. Lts of disputes and go slows. Absolutely dire.

Diesel cars produce??? 15 per cent less CO2 than petrol, 400 per cent more NO2 and NO 2200 per cent more particulates, (tiny particles that penetrate the lungs, brain and heart) The diesel problem has been made worse by two factors? 1. Car manufacturers using cheat devices in their cars which make it appear they are meeting emission standards but are in fact exceeding limits by up to 700%. 2. Diesel cars on short runs fail to reach the optimum operating temperature As a result the emission control systems are totally ineffective. The catalytic converters only become effective when they reach high temperature. Similarly with the fuel control systems inject a richer fuel mixture until the engine warms up. Under these conditions these engines emit up to 8 times their regular levels of pollutants.

Trinnydad Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Loz Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Trinnydad Wrote: > > > -------------------------------------------------- > > I'm at a loss to understand why you keep jumping > down my throat. It's not something I expected or > deserve. > > Take over the thread and do with it what you want > as I'm outa here. Dont be put off by Loz. . He is from Australia and for all we know, he might even work for Macquarrie. L-Oz, get it? He probably just bailled up at the fact that he disliked you dishing the dirt on an Aussie business.

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > To use a football analogy, I hope that Teresa May > is to elections as BFS was to England management. > I will vote for anyone with the best chance of > stopping another Conservative government. I > seriously hope the opposition do not continue to > rule out a coalition, if that's what it takes. BFS? WIFS is BFS?

Any thing that reduces veicle pollution is to be commended but I am not sure how effectively running engines whilst stationary could be effectively or efficiently monitored. As a resident on East Dulwich Grove, near the Village end, I am acutely aware that the peak levels of pollution co-incide with the morning and afternoon school runs. The worst polluters by far are the large cars and Chelsea tractors used to ferry kids to and from school. The majority of these do short journeys and this is borne out by the level of condensation emitted from the exhausts. This condensation indicates that the engines have not reached their optimum operating temperature. As a result the emission control systems are totally ineffective. The catalytic converters only become effective when they reach high temperature. Similarly withh the fuel control systems inject a richer fuel mixture until the engine warms up. Under these conditions these engines emit up to 8 times their regular levels of pollutants. Something ought to be done about these as a first priority.

Murals are very good for imparting positive vibes and giving an identity to a local area. The one opposite ED station is excellent. The "SE24" one at HH is the right idea but a bit too simplistic and I am sure someone could do an "SE22" one that was much more creative and artistic. Just an idea.

Blah Blah Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > How about addressing why those shops become vacant > and stay vacant. At least half a dozen shops have > been lost because of landlords whacking up the > rents. Which half dozen shops are you thinking of and do you have accurate insider knowledge? There are many different reasons why businesses move out or fail. Most often it is not the rent. It could be poor location, too much competition, wrong retail business in the wrong place, cash flow problems, not profitable, retirement, illness or simple mismanagement.

How about looking at shops that have been vacant for quite some time and use some of the money to part subsidise an incoming tennant for a period of say a year or so? That would help ease cash flow problems whilst the business is getting started. I certainly think it would work better than changing lamposts and hanging up banners.

If any of you had haggis from William Rose, how did you rate it? After the occasion I'm still a confirmed Macween's fan. Had been loking out for Grant's but no one seems to sell that brand around here.

The Route 42 buses are all brand new hybrid type and are much quieter and less polluting than the 37's. They really are a big step forward in terms of technology and environmental suitability. Cost a fortune but they are brilliant. Also they have been a real boon for the kids that go to all the local schools - no more scrambling to get on 37's. The 42's have given relief to a big problem.

Well done Robin. I just wish you were our local MP! Apart from the benficiaries previously mentioned, I am sure Dulwich Hamlet will see an upswing in their attendance. I will be using the 42 now in preference to the 37 - if only to keep the footfall up. Up the Hamlet!

It's great news to have the 42 extension! 'Been looking forward to it for months. Also it will make it a lot easier for kids going to the schools eg Hamlet, DVI, Charter, Alleyns and JAGS. I'm pretty sure it will also reduce the number of cars that parents us to make the school run. Good news for Sainsbo's too, I reckon. I just wonder who's idea it was?

Lowlander Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hardly any difference in weight between a > single/double decker. Both around 12-14 tonnes. > > Believe the Boris bus is around 12 so lighter than > your average single decker. > > I'll get my anorak. The reference guide in my anorak pocket advises as follows:- 1. Single deck bus (like P13) = 6.5T nett and 9.5T gross 2. Boris bus = 12.6T nett and 16T gross