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Trade chaos as Suffolk-Norfolk shipping route blocked

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The Hold Yew Hard stuck on the Beccles Canal (Photo: unknown Twitter)

By Ian Bred, Norfolk Correspondent

There was a growing trade crisis in East Anglia today as a cargo vessel remained wedged across the main shipping route between Suffolk and Norfolk.

The Hold Yew Hard, carrying vital supplies of cakes and pastries, was seemingly blown off course by a gust of wind, running aground and blocking the country’s busiest shipping route.

Hundreds of ships are now stuck in queues in either direction, meaning a logistical nightmare for companies in both counties.

The Beccles Canal was built in 1974 to cut down shipping times between Suffolk and Norfolk.

Previously, ships had to go up the east coast from Felixstowe to Great Yarmouth. Now, vessels need only go on a straight line from Ipswich to Norwich, shaving minutes off the journey time.

East Anglian logistics expert Lorraine Fisher, 34, said the blockage near Bungay was causing chaos.

“The Hold Yew Hard is wedged sideways across the canal and is causing lengthy delays.

“Special dredging equipment and tugs are arriving all the time to try and refloat it.

“Meanwhile, 79 boats are already stuck in queues waiting yo get through.

“The shipments include a crate of soap destined for Norfolk, which would normally last the whole of the county for five years, and a consignment of six-fingered gloves.”

There is also a lot of Amazon goods, including a container of MacGregor golf clubs that were meant to arrive in time for golf courses reopening today.

Irish football team’s dignity stuck in Suez Canal

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Ireland dignity stuck in Suez Canal
Ireland’s dignity is stuck in the Suez Canal

The Irish national football team’s dignity is stuck in a container in the Suez Canal, it has emerged.

Players who inexplicably lost 1-0 at home to tiny Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier had hoped the embarrassment would not last long.

But now logistics experts have confirmed the team’s dignity is stuck in a container on board the EverGreen ship, which ran aground in the Suez Canal, causing chaos.

The dignity is not expected to reach Ireland for many more weeks.

Luxembourg, ranked 98th in the world, won 1-0 in Dublin on Saturday night, virtually ending Ireland’s chances of making it to the next World Cup.

Shipping expert Lorraine Fisher, 34, explained the Irish team will take longer than hoped to get over the shock defeat.

“Unfortunately, the Irish team’s dignity is stuck on a ship in the Suez Canal and will take many more weeks to make it to Ireland.

“The players will just have to be ridiculed for much longer than they had hoped.”

She explained the container of dignity had been loaded in China, alongside lots of goods destined for Amazon, like new lawnmowers.

Meanwhile, England showed how to dispatch of footballing minnows, thrashing San Marino 5-0 on Thursday.

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Brits rejoice as clocks go forward, shortening lockdown by one hour

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Britain is rejoicing at the news that the clocks are going forward this weekend, cutting lockdown misery by one hour.

The shift means it will now be 2pm before you feel like locking your partner in a cupboard, rather than 1pm.

Lockdown person Lorraine Fisher, 34, said: “These are dark days.

“But now the clocks are going forward they won’t be quite as dark until about 7.30pm.

“I have never been so pleased to lose an hour of my life.

“Lockdown at home with my partner and kids is getting harder by the day.”

When do the clocks go forward?

One hour less of lockdown happens at 1am this Sunday, so be sure to change your watch and clocks before going to bed.

Officials say it will also be a joy that the clock in your car will now be the correct time again because you never bothered to change it last October.

It’s not just Lorraine Fisher who is excited about the clocks going forward – golfers are delighted that it is one hour less to wait before they can finally go out and play again on Monday.

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How to choose the right boiler & home emergency plan: guiding considerations

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Choosing the right boiler cover & home emergency insurance plan is constant stress. The decision needs to be based on some factors that can serve your household needs on better grounds. Plus, you need to be extra careful to avoid breaking your budget. 

Let’s look at a few factors that you must consider when picking the boiler service plan.

Pick the right type of boiler cover

There are a number of options available when it comes to choosing a boiler & home emergency plan. However, you may want to pick a coverage plan that can well-serve your boiler and home emergency needs. Boiler covers vary, depending on cost, maintenance, repair, and service contracts. Some plans only have to offer boilers, other imperative things like plumbing, heating, drains, etc. wouldn’t be included. However, some plans will also be covering for electrical wiring and even pest control.

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The cost of boiler cover

Price is one of the important considerations when it comes to picking the right type of boiler cover. The more you will pay, the more you will get. If you don’t want to break your budget, then you are advised to go for an average boiler cover package that will serve basic needs. However, if you are looking to get more under a boiler coverage plan, you will have to pay more.

Generally speaking, the probability of desiring an expensive boiler cover is quite low. Most people (66%) believe that paying for a basic home coverage plan is financially worthwhile. You may also want to invest in a budget-friendly annual boiler cover plan that will just cover boiler breakdown, repair, and annual boiler service.

You don’t need to pay for more than you need!

Understand the boiler policy exclusion

When comparing different boilers and home emergency service providers, you may want to pin down options based on what they have to offer and at what cost. As mentioned earlier, it is in your best interest to choose a basic boiler cover plan that has to offer more at a low cost. However, there are other boiler policy exclusions that you must know about, for instance;

Boiler Life: As a new or existing customer, you must be well-aware that some boiler cover providers don’t have to offer a renewal policy. Your boiler coverage plan will expire after it reaches a certain age. Typically, boiler life is 2 to 5 years, and after that, you will have to look for a new cover plan or a new provider.

Boiler Age: If you intend to get a coverage plan against an old boiler (more than 10 to 15 years), then you must know that most of the boiler cover providers wouldn’t want to accept you as a new customer. You may have to stick with an existing plan and provider.

Cost Limit: In case your boiler breaks down, and it demands expensive repair to work properly, then it would be best to have a support coverage plan with “no limit on repair costs.” It is sensible on your end to pick the best boiler brand that can guarantee 100% guaranteed repair without putting a limit on repair costs.

The claiming procedures

It is vital to learn about the claiming procedures when choosing the boiler cover and home emergency provider. You may not want to invest your money in a plan for which you haven’t checked the claiming procedures. You are required to check on the claiming policies & periods.

Different types of home emergency providers have to offer different types of plans that come with different types of claiming policies. The nature of the plan you pick will set the claiming procedures.

For example, according to some boiler coverage plans, users are not allowed to claim anything for at least 30 days. It is suggested to directly ask your home emergency provider about the claiming periods. This way, you can get your boiler cover fixed on time, in case something goes wrong in the future.

Know the maintenance plan

It would be appropriate to directly ask your provider about the maintenance plan and services. This can help you analyze what you are paying for and whether you can expect efficient support from your boiler service provider.

Under many circumstances, you may need instant support from your provider. For example; when all of a sudden your boiler breaks down or it is badly installed or had parts fitted incorrectly. Your home emergency provider needs to have a proactive approach to handle breakdown problems and ensure smooth running.

Axed Game of Thrones plot saw Cersei stealing the North’s greyscale vaccine

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Queen Cersei in shock vaccine grab (Photo: HBO)

A storyline involving Queen Cersei grabbing all of the North’s greyscale vaccine for King’s Landing was scrapped for being too implausible, it has emerged.

In the plot, which was originally written for the fourth series, Kings Landing counsellor had been slow to spend their gold on the precious vaccine, which stops citizens from getting the lethal virus.

As people of the Kingdom of the North rejoiced at the fast and successful rollout of their vaccine, King’s Landing was in a mess with hardly anyone getting the jab.

Show insider Lorraine Fisher, 34, revealed: “Queen Cersei was absolutely furious that the North had got their act together first and ordered lots of the vaccine.

“Her own Kingdom was way too slow, wasting precious time arguing about army supplies, shipbuilding and brothels.

“As a result, hardly anyone was got vaccinated in King’s Landing and the natives were beginning to protest.

“So Queen Cersei did what any tyrant would, and blamed the North for doing things correctly – and ordering her army to march north and grab all of its vaccine.

“She also decided to blockade Essos to prevent any further vaccine exports to the North – even though they were contractually obliged to do so.

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A victim of greyscale in Game of Thrones (Photo: HBO)

Greyscale is a deadly virus that affects the patient’s skin before killing them.

It is believe the pandemic swept Westeros after a peasant in Dorne ate a scorpion from a dodgy food market.

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Rude bingo calls – say what?

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Bingo can be a fun game for many reasons and players find that there is a lot to like about it. In addition to being a good opportunity to win a considerable amount of money, players also find it appealing due to the social element.

Since the game arrived on British shores during the 1950s, it has steadily increased in popularity over the decades, with hundreds of bingo halls around the country, while you can also find many bingo venues at traditional seaside holiday resorts.

Despite this, there are also many different sites that bingo players can visit online and these can be attractive due to the different bingo bonuses available, such as at BingoSites.net for example, which shows all of the best ones.

Arguably one of the most familiar elements of bingo that many people identify with is the bingo calls, which can provide a talking point, while there are some that elicit moments of levity, with some considered borderline rude.

Let’s take a look at what some of these are and see if you can recognise any as you read through!

Two Fat Ladies

Perhaps one of the most memorable bingo calls, this refers to the number 88 and for many automatically conjures up an image of two sizeable ladies. Ask all bingo fans which call they would remember the most and this more than likely would be in their top three!

Garden Gate

While this might seem like an obvious one, there could perhaps be some dual meaning associated with this one which could refer to being a collective slang term for a female’s, er, private region. The number that is associated with it is the number ‘8’ which also rhymes with ‘gate’.

Stop Farting

We do not know the reason for this being associated with the number ‘83’ – there appears to be no logical connection, however, it is certainly a bingo call that you would no doubt make you do a double-take if it is the first time you heard it!

Let’s Procreate

A bingo call that can be used to describe ‘78’, this no doubt gets some laughs, if not awkward ones from players when during a bingo game.

J-Lo’s Bum

Referring to the global megastar artist, Jennifer Lopez who is known very well for one of her physical attributes that have attracted the attention of many over the years. This has been used to describe the number ‘71’, for no other reason than that it rhymes.

Did You Score?

This has been known to refer to the number ‘24’ due to its rhyming association and is the equivalent of being asked if you were successful in the pursuit of a romantic interest. That is at least the cleanest way that we can describe it anyway!

How often can Bingo Calls change?

You might find that all bingo calls differ depending on where you play, though over the last few decades, these have been tweaked over the years. There are some that never seem to change though and have almost an iconic status, such as ‘two fat ladies’.

Inevitably, there will always be some that do not catch on and once heard the first time, may never be repeated.

Man falls off his bicycle in Norfolk

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man falls off bike in Norfolk

By Ian Bred, Norfolk Correspondent

A man has fallen off his bicycle while riding in Norfolk, it has emerged.

Albert Smith, 73, pictured above, was minding his own business pedaling along a path near the village of Yaxham when the mishap occurred.

Mr Smith, a former poultry farm labourer, was thankfully unhurt when he tipped over on his right side after coming into contact with a large hole.

The incident was witnessed by Betty Jo Spuckler, 46, who lives in nearby Dereham with her brother and their eight children.

She rushed over to help the gentleman get up and dust himself down.

Fortunately he and his bicycle were none the worse for the ordeal, and he was able to continue on his way to Dereham market to buy a rabbit for his tea.

“I was a lucky old boy,” he told the Suffolk Gazette today. “I thought I was done for.”

Sergeant Lorraine Fisher, 34, from Norfolk police, said officers had not been called to attend the accident but admitted this was probably the most exciting that had happened in Norfolk this week.

Writing a business research paper – tips for college

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One of the most frustrating things for any college student is writing well-researched business papers to impress professors. During your time in college, there will be different projects, each with varying degrees of complexity. When it comes to the business research paper, you will be expected to use credible data and examples to strengthen arguments.

While some students have mastered the art of essay writing, others struggle to create coherent documents. Worried about your assignments? Not sure how to create the best research paper for your business project? Don’t panic. In this article, we offer useful insights on how to write quality research papers.

  • Read and Understand the Instructions

The easiest way to get started on your business research paper is to make sure that you know your professor’s expectations. Each project students are asked to work on comes with a set of instructions. The grade you get for the business project will depend, to a large extent, on how well you address the research questions. So, before sitting down to get started on your project, make sure you understand precisely what is expected. Read the prompt to get a clear picture of the content, formatting, citation, and style requirements.

  • Prepare Well and Create a Plan

Most likely, there will be times when you will have more than one project to complete within a short span. To avoid procrastination and ensure that each project is accorded enough time, you need to plan well. Prioritize your tasks, starting with the most urgent projects before proceeding to those with relatively more time.

Don’t postpone what you can start working on right away. Most importantly, understand that research papers are written in stages, and allocate enough time for research, writing, editing, and proofreading. You can get assignment help on such online platforms as geeks and gamers twitter.

  • Choose an Interesting Topic

Sometimes, instructors give students specific topics on which they are expected to research and write their papers. While this may seem to limit, it ensures that you adhere to a specific topic area. However, most of the time, you will be allowed room to select a topic for your own paper.

Make sure to adhere to the specific guidelines provided in your prompt. The best topics are narrow, specific, and interesting. As you choose topics, pick something that your readers will find interesting.

  • Brainstorm for Ideas

One of the most important stages when writing a business research paper is brainstorming. This is the process of writing down whatever you can think about concerning the topic. The notes you create during the session can be used for outlining.

  • Create an Outline

Most students ignore outlining, assuming that it is not important to the writing process. In truth, however, outlining serves the same purpose for writers as recipes do for chefs. It guides the research process, making sure that you don’t miss important points. A good outline also ensures that you don’t stray from the core subject of your business project. You can choose between a topic outline and a sentence outline, depending on your project’s nature.

  • Research Widely

The next step in the writing process is data collection. Regardless of the type of assignment you are asked to write, it is always a good idea to use credible evidence and examples to support your ideas. Of course, professors want to see evidence of independent and original thinking. However, as you present your points, remember to anchor your work on the body of established knowledge in your field. The best sources are credible, peer-reviewed, and recent.

  • Start Writing Early

Although it is good to prepare, make sure to leave enough time actually to write your paper. Since you will need to create multiple drafts, start as early as possible. Also, don’t spend time during the first draft checking typos and mistakes. The best practice is to write first and come back to edit later. Most importantly, organize your writing into sections and subsections, using paragraphs to present your ideas and arguments. Make sure to cite all your sources.

  • Edit and Proofread

If you truly want to ace that business research paper, create enough time for proofreading and editing. Many students fail their academic projects because they rush to submit their work without checking for grammar and spelling mistakes. Spend some time reading through your paper multiple times. As you edit, check for content and formatting consistency.

Here, we have offered a few tips for college students on how to create the best business research papers. Plan well, and do not procrastinate.