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Windows PCs & Software: Help, News & Discussion / Re: Microsoft offers no-cost Windows 10 lifeline
« Last post by Simon on September 26, 2025, 09:29 »Indeed.
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Windows PCs & Software: Help, News & Discussion / Re: Microsoft offers no-cost Windows 10 lifeline
« Last post by Clive on September 26, 2025, 08:04 »The point is that Microsoft lied to us when they said that Win 10 was the last.
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Windows PCs & Software: Help, News & Discussion / Re: Microsoft offers no-cost Windows 10 lifeline
« Last post by Simon on September 25, 2025, 21:22 »I'm guessing there's a catch somewhere...
I've no doubt I'll bite the bullet and upgrade my laptop at some point, but my desktop PC is incompatible, even though it's less than five years old.
I've no doubt I'll bite the bullet and upgrade my laptop at some point, but my desktop PC is incompatible, even though it's less than five years old.
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Windows PCs & Software: Help, News & Discussion / Microsoft offers no-cost Windows 10 lifeline
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Sports & Games / Re: Legendary umpire Dicky Bird dies aged 92
« Last post by Clive on September 23, 2025, 14:55 »
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Sports & Games / Legendary umpire Dicky Bird dies aged 92
« Last post by Simon on September 23, 2025, 13:04 »Iconic former cricket umpire Dickie Bird has died at the age of 92.
Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, became one of the most famous umpires in the game.
He officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals, between 1973 and 1996.
Bird's home county Yorkshire, whom he played for and served as president, described him as a "national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth".
"He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility and joy - and a legion of admirers across generations," Yorkshire said.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said: "Everyone at the ECB is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dickie Bird.
"A proud Yorkshireman and a much-loved umpire, he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Dickie."
Bird was born in Barnsley and played club cricket with legendary England batter Geoff Boycott and journalist and TV host Sir Michael Parkinson, with whom he remained close friends.
A right-handed batter, Bird began his playing career at Yorkshire before moving to Leicestershire. He played 93 first-class matches and scored two centuries.
But he will be remembered for his career as an umpire.
At one stage, his 66 Tests were the most an umpire had stood in.
He also umpired charity matches for Queen Elizabeth II, whom he said he met 29 times.
Before his final Test in 1996, Bird was given a guard of honour on the outfield at Lord's by the England and India players.
He stood in his last official match in 1998 - a fixture between Yorkshire and Warwickshire at Headingley, where he remained a regular visitor.
"The thoughts of everyone at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club are with Dickie's family and friends during this time," Yorkshire said.
"He will be truly missed by all at the club, having spent an incredible amount of time in support of everyone here, and will be remembered as one the greatest characters in Yorkshire's history."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c1dq0223930o
Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, became one of the most famous umpires in the game.
He officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World Cup finals, between 1973 and 1996.
Bird's home county Yorkshire, whom he played for and served as president, described him as a "national treasure, known not only for his umpiring excellence but also for his eccentricities and warmth".
"He leaves behind a legacy of sportsmanship, humility and joy - and a legion of admirers across generations," Yorkshire said.
The England and Wales Cricket Board said: "Everyone at the ECB is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dickie Bird.
"A proud Yorkshireman and a much-loved umpire, he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, Dickie."
Bird was born in Barnsley and played club cricket with legendary England batter Geoff Boycott and journalist and TV host Sir Michael Parkinson, with whom he remained close friends.
A right-handed batter, Bird began his playing career at Yorkshire before moving to Leicestershire. He played 93 first-class matches and scored two centuries.
But he will be remembered for his career as an umpire.
At one stage, his 66 Tests were the most an umpire had stood in.
He also umpired charity matches for Queen Elizabeth II, whom he said he met 29 times.
Before his final Test in 1996, Bird was given a guard of honour on the outfield at Lord's by the England and India players.
He stood in his last official match in 1998 - a fixture between Yorkshire and Warwickshire at Headingley, where he remained a regular visitor.
"The thoughts of everyone at the Yorkshire County Cricket Club are with Dickie's family and friends during this time," Yorkshire said.
"He will be truly missed by all at the club, having spent an incredible amount of time in support of everyone here, and will be remembered as one the greatest characters in Yorkshire's history."
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/articles/c1dq0223930o
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The Laughter Zone / old man
« Last post by Den on September 21, 2025, 18:27 »This is something that happened at an assisted living center.
The people who lived there have small apartments but they all eat at a central cafeteria.
One morning one of the residents didn't show up for breakfast so my wife went upstairs and knocked on his door to see if everything was OK.
She could hear him through the door and he said that he was running late and would be down shortly so she went back to the dining area.
An hour later he still hadn't arrived so she went back up towards his room and she found him on the stairs.
He was coming down the stairs but was having a hell of time.
He had a death grip on the hand rail and seemed to have trouble getting his legs to work right.
She told him she was going to call an ambulance but he told her no, he wasn't in any pain and just wanted to have his breakfast.
So she helped him the rest of the way down the stairs and he had his breakfast.
When he tried to return to his room he was completely unable to get up even the first step so they called an ambulance for him.
A couple hours later she called the hospital to see how he was doing.
The receptionist there said he was fine, he just had both of his legs in one leg of his boxer shorts.
The people who lived there have small apartments but they all eat at a central cafeteria.
One morning one of the residents didn't show up for breakfast so my wife went upstairs and knocked on his door to see if everything was OK.
She could hear him through the door and he said that he was running late and would be down shortly so she went back to the dining area.
An hour later he still hadn't arrived so she went back up towards his room and she found him on the stairs.
He was coming down the stairs but was having a hell of time.
He had a death grip on the hand rail and seemed to have trouble getting his legs to work right.
She told him she was going to call an ambulance but he told her no, he wasn't in any pain and just wanted to have his breakfast.
So she helped him the rest of the way down the stairs and he had his breakfast.
When he tried to return to his room he was completely unable to get up even the first step so they called an ambulance for him.
A couple hours later she called the hospital to see how he was doing.
The receptionist there said he was fine, he just had both of his legs in one leg of his boxer shorts.
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The Buzz / Re: Sonny Curtis dies aged 88
« Last post by Clive on September 21, 2025, 13:10 »I should imagine he had a good live being right at the very beginning of the Rock and Roll era. Den will refute that. 