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Tonge moor green jacket

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  1. If you're referring to the hypersonic glide vehicle carried by one of their ballistic missiles, then yes it would be very hard to intercept. (Indeed any hypersonic weapon is difficult to intercept) The initial launch of a large ground launched vehicle should be detectable relatively easily, with all the available technology. How that itself is dealt with depends upon availability of suitable defensive anti aircraft missiles. Wouldn't imagine Ukraine has much. Becomes a very complex situation. Fwiw, whatever was used, you would imagine that they don't have a lot of them, and/or didn't want to give away too much detail to the west about what they actually have in their arsenal.
  2. I'm waiting for Essex police to turn up and invite him for an interview.
  3. Didn't know he'd had surgery. What is the injury exactly?
  4. Given the US comments, it probably is. Presumably an upgraded one. Some of the photos we've seen in both Israel and Ukraine of downed missiles, we can see the sheer huge size of them. These aren't intercontinental ones neither. On the face of it, it wouldn't make much sense to use one, but this is Putin of course.
  5. Whatever distance their missile can cover is a bit moot really. Why use one over a shorter range job, that also has a big payload? Only thing I can think of is if they wanted to launch it from a site out of range of ATACMS or storm shadow. The shorter range ones are often launched from planes too, which presumably "extends" their range but makes it a bit more difficult to detect. Anyway, there is now video purporting to show the storm shadows hitting their target. Shows accuracy and effectiveness: might get a few more orders now. Was about to ask how MBDA shares had performed, but a quick look says they went up 1.95% in a day.
  6. That entirely depends upon the relationship between all the individuals. Harks back to the Yorkshire cricket situation. Two mates chucking jibes at each other. Both of a similar nature. Then one changes his mind and complains that the club is racist.
  7. Utterly stupid.
  8. No idea. I presume the sales have returned somewhat as time has passed. Irrelevant though. The losses were made and can't be got back.
  9. It is indeed. Do you really believe that such discussions will be the thing that secures future sales? It will be the cars themselves; the reviews and early customers' feelings and reports on the experience, reliability etc. I spent some time last night reading such things about the ipace. A great car, well appreciated for its looks, equipment etc. Unfortunately, for those looking for practicality as well, it had a significantly slower DC charging speed, and lower range than competitors'. I doubt the badge change will make much of a difference if the cars are good, although it's a shame.
  10. The bud light advert had millions talking about it. Anheuser-Busch's estimated losses were estimated at $395. Their share price plummeted. Folk can create clever phrases, even make a whole science out of it all. Just another example of the emperors new clothes. It's the bottom line that matters.
  11. Like I said, let's see. If it works, fine.
  12. 😁 Very good. Shame though. RIP two jags.
  13. Of course, and part of the reason we're 11th. As a stat in its own right though, it is quite impressive.
  14. They are bigger on average, though there is more overall here. Their main benefits come from climate; not having to bring the animals in for so long and use supplementary feed. They have permission for a greater range of pesticides, and more seasonal labour. Some concerns about whether their standards are as high as they are claimed too. A consumer decision in the end- no one has to buy imported lamb.
  15. Reminds me of the name change of a previous employer of mine. Upon the merger of UMIST and Manchester Uni, someone was paid a shit load to decide a name for the new one. It was a difficult decision between Manchester University and the University of Manchester. I would have happily pondered over it for a few weeks for half the money.
  16. Production costs much lower.
  17. Room to put your load in the back.
  18. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar/365043/new-jaguar-gt-caught-testing-ahead-ps130k-evs-2025-reveal
  19. We did actually draw the villa game! The shoot out is purely for a bonus point. That said, we weren't where we should have been, certainly in terms of finishing.
  20. Not the one I read, but some details nevertheless. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v3m826njno There are others too.
  21. Perhaps a bit more of a back story here. Was only reading the other day about some recent changes in their approach/models. If I can find it, I'll put a link up.
  22. Sounds terrible. To lose a youngster and then be accused of murdering them must be horrific. Echoes of the Letby case, with experts completely contradicting each other.
  23. Kinell. How far we've fallen.
  24. You'd have to be MONGolian to go there this time of year.
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