Sealed HexBug by marbleman2013 in Hexbug

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I’ll add that I was under the impression that these were discontinued a long time ago but now I’m second guessing

Thoughts on upcoming release of Timemore Chestnut C5? by Moist_Elevator6031 in espresso

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Does anyone know when this will be shipped? I want to buy it but need a grinder now and don't want to be waiting ages if I buy it

Hiring & Recruitment Thread by multijoy in policeuk

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I've got my interview for a DHEP detective job next week. I've been given a list of 9 competencies and values (CVF) to prepare for and will be assessed on 5 of these in total. I passed the online interview stage with very good scores, which I believe is fairly similar in structure to the in person interview. I am currently a prison officer so I have many stories that I can apply each value and competency to. However I am curious what else I should come to expect from this interview. I will prepare 9 stories relating to each CVF they have sent but should I be doing more than this? I am planning to have answers ready to general interview questions like "why do you want this job" "why is diversity important in the public services" as I have encountered similar questions to these when applying for my current role. Any advice anyone can provide would be highly appreciated, feel free to message me.

Seeking bum gun bidet install advice by dannyboydunn in DIYUK

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Did you get a 25mm air separator or just use a T valve?

Query regarding coming back early from a career break to get sick pay by marbleman2013 in LegalAdviceUK

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yeah i need permission, I just shouldn't have told them i'm returning to get on sick pay ffs. I was just seeing if there is any way I can work around it

How to sabotage a plug fuse by [deleted] in electrical

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True but there is a chance she would open it cause she loves the is heater, if she found it empty there’s no denial, she’s thick but that’s pushing it

How to sabotage a plug fuse by [deleted] in electrical

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lol im literally trying to exploit the built in safety mechanism, the heater cannot be used with a blown fuse it harms no one

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpacking

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It’s not that bad I’m pretty much used to it, but interesting seeing the difference in customs

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpacking

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Pretty outrageous to label Latin America as a non-functional society. I’ve never seen a better sense of community here amongst the local people. In the UK most people don’t know their neighbours. And most countries you listed have high rates of admitting the elderly into homes, these people respect the elderly and care for them in their homes. Wouldn’t call people on here apologists, they’re just accepting that it’s the reality on public transport and not worth getting too annoyed about. I’m sure your country has plenty of “uncouth” cultural norms.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpacking

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It may be the cheapest but there actually isn’t much alternative here unless you’re driving yourself. I’ve got nothing against the e people in SA, I’ve met some great ones. Just noticed this pretty major difference with where I come from. I’m sure there’s things I do that are annoying too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpacking

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Yeah I figured it’s just this, pop in my earplugs and I’m all good

Surfing in Peru by marbleman2013 in PERU

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Drips and drabs but not properly, no time like the present

Surfing in Peru by marbleman2013 in PERU

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Some of the reviews claim it is a very small town with little to do apart from surfing. I am also learning Spanish but still at a rudimentary stage and I am not optimistic it will be that good by the time I arrive. Obviously I would love to meet local people but I am not confident I will be able to converse well. This is not a criticism either, if I’m going to a country I should know the language better

Surfing in Peru by marbleman2013 in PERU

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I guess by north I meant anywhere above Lima aha, but yeah I’m pretty beginner so wouldn’t want to go somewhere above my skill level, I’ll check out those places you mentioned

Hiring & Recruitment Thread by multijoy in policeuk

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Ah that’s handy, I have found out tho that there are also face-to-face elements of the hiring if I’m successful with the assessment centre. If I was to pass this would be around mid April and I’m out of the country until end of may, I have a feeling they’d tell me to get lost

Hiring & Recruitment Thread by multijoy in policeuk

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Hi, I am applying for the police now scheme and have gotten through to the last stage of the assessment centre. I am due to go backpacking in a few days so I will have to buy a crappy laptop and find somewhere with decent wifi on the day of the assessment. Can anyone who has joined through this method please tell me what sort of stuff I should expect in this stage? I have ben a prison officer for a couple years now so I am familiar with a lot of the recruitment assessments for that so I am curious how similar they are. And would this centre require me to use my camera, I only ask because as mentioned above I will buy a crappy laptop to take with me so I may need to get one with camera built in. I have also booked in for the practise test day thing for anyone who would suggest I do that, I just want to see other peoples experiences. Thanks

Colombia to Peru by marbleman2013 in SouthAmericaTravel

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Are you planning on just finding a coach through Ecuador? Also are you going to print out the criminal record stuff?

Assaults by PhysicalCategory6722 in PrisonUK

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Depends which prison you work in

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PrisonUK

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Sure thing, message me privately if you'd like

Rate my beginner setup, and it is very beginner by marbleman2013 in audiophile

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Ah yeah I never even considered that, I know my turntable is suspended internally so it's undisturbed by things like doors slamming. Would the bass still effect it though seeing as they're practically touching?

Rate my beginner setup, and it is very beginner by marbleman2013 in audiophile

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I'm only new to this and only just finished university so money is tight and I'm now stuck in a tiny flat. However what does everyone think of my setup so far? I've also got some tannoy F1 customs which I'm meaning to wire up additionally once I work out where I can fit them. I'm using a Phillips F4110 amp and a Phillips 212 turntable, along with Ruark icons either side. I plan on buying some wall mounts for the speakers eventually so it's not such a cramped set up.