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Old January 12th 09, 08:41 PM posted to uk.sci.weather
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Default Somewhat startling Met Office quote... it is via the Express, though!

In article ,
Will Hand writes:
At least we don't have to buy newspaper comics. I haven't bought a paper for
at least 10 years and I never will again. If they go under in this recession
I for one won't be shedding many tears. Good riddance.


I think they're a necessary evil if you want a (more or less) free
society. Goodness knows what our politicians would get up to without the
press to keep an eye on them.
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John Hall
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