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Offline Cambrian

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Re: Points to Ponder
« Reply #720 on: July 13, 2018, 01:18:58 pm »
Jac o the North has been ploughing a lone furrow on this story for quite a while.  Glad to see the MSM have finally cottoned on. Its a pity the relationship between the WG and the Welsh news media appears so cosy and uncritical.  Never any incisive questioning like UK ministers get on, for example, the Today programme.

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« Reply #721 on: July 18, 2018, 08:42:09 am »
Reading those blog posts, it would seem likely that the Glynliffon project will implode at some point.

I'd agree with Jacothenorth that Wales has a long history of scammers entrepreneurs coming here from England and lining their own pockets at the locals expense, often with the support of the Welsh Government. One wonders what the calibre of the staff employed by the Welsh Government is - "IQ need not be over 10 but must speak fluent Welsh'...


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« Reply #722 on: July 21, 2018, 12:37:28 pm »
It's a strange old world when a lot of people are struggling to make ends meet and there are others who have so much wealth and  have little consideration for others.   A contrasting set of basic values.
An article in the Daily Mirror yesterday was headed "WHAT A WASTE"  and went on to say that Burberry burnt £28 million worth of designer gear in a bid to protect its image!
It went on to add that Burberry over the last 5 years has destroyed £90 millions worth of designer gear to stop them appearing in the grey market.
Now Burberry is not the only company to burn unsold products, Nike, Richemont, Urban Outfitters and H & M and others are all doing the same thing.
There is a business side to this but also on the other hand a moral side but I wonder if any of those companies claim losses for this in their company accounts when the articles have in fact been destroyed deliberately by the company itself

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« Reply #723 on: July 21, 2018, 03:20:41 pm »
I have come across similar tactics from big names, end of lines, excess stock etc sold to obscure buyers, rather than allowing account customers to benefit, protecting their high prices,..... guess which companies never got through the door again.

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« Reply #724 on: July 22, 2018, 05:42:16 pm »
It's a strange old world when a lot of people are struggling to make ends meet and there are others who have so much wealth and  have little consideration for others.   A contrasting set of basic values.
An article in the Daily Mirror yesterday was headed "WHAT A WASTE"  and went on to say that Burberry burnt £28 million worth of designer gear in a bid to protect its image!
It went on to add that Burberry over the last 5 years has destroyed £90 millions worth of designer gear to stop them appearing in the grey market.
Now Burberry is not the only company to burn unsold products, Nike, Richemont, Urban Outfitters and H & M and others are all doing the same thing.
There is a business side to this but also on the other hand a moral side but I wonder if any of those companies claim losses for this in their company accounts when the articles have in fact been destroyed deliberately by the company itself


They should cut the labels out and send them to people in disaster areas/3rd world countries!
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« Reply #725 on: July 22, 2018, 08:30:36 pm »
Just to add a little balance here...
On many occasions, companies I have worked for were compelled to destroy stocks of merchandise for reason of cost.  It was the only way that import duties and tax could be reclaimed.
An example,  a delivery of 10,000 tshirts, infested by bugs.
Cost of merchandise, £2.00.    Value now, worthless, as the cost of inspection and refurbishment is £3.00 per item.
Import duty was 25p.    So that was the only salvageable amount.
To reclaim this, HMRC required physical proof of the destruction of the goods.
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« Reply #726 on: July 23, 2018, 12:01:27 pm »
It's a strange old world when a lot of people are struggling to make ends meet and there are others who have so much wealth and  have little consideration for others.   A contrasting set of basic values.
An article in the Daily Mirror yesterday was headed "WHAT A WASTE"  and went on to say that Burberry burnt £28 million worth of designer gear in a bid to protect its image!
It went on to add that Burberry over the last 5 years has destroyed £90 millions worth of designer gear to stop them appearing in the grey market.
Now Burberry is not the only company to burn unsold products, Nike, Richemont, Urban Outfitters and H & M and others are all doing the same thing.
There is a business side to this but also on the other hand a moral side but I wonder if any of those companies claim losses for this in their company accounts when the articles have in fact been destroyed deliberately by the company itself


They should cut the labels out and send them to people in disaster areas/3rd world countries!

They still have the logos on the front. Let's be fair a lot of impoverished kids wearing Nike isn't the image they want. Fashion is all about aspiration. The impoverished kids can make the gear in the sweat shops, but don't let them wear it!

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« Reply #727 on: July 23, 2018, 02:59:25 pm »
When Homebase closed in Llandudno, they had a stocktake and a certain amount of goods were to be binned, two containers were filled with all sorts of items and then tins of paint was all poured over them.  There was also several doors and the warehouse operative was instructed to drive the forks of the forklift through them. A later spoke to the manager, he said he had been told that if any of the items passed the gate he would be dismissed 🤔
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« Reply #728 on: July 26, 2018, 11:26:53 am »
Now this will give the residents of Mount Pleasant in Penrhynside points to ponder.    The rear access to the properties have now been blocked and there is no room in front of the terrace for the residents to park their cars



https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mount-pleasant-parking-ian-jones-14952037

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« Reply #729 on: July 26, 2018, 12:28:39 pm »
I once had to deliver some furniture there, which would not go through the front, so had to drive round the back.   Could be a problem if someone wished to leave / move in.  ??
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« Reply #730 on: July 27, 2018, 10:04:34 am »
It must be illegal to do this.

It is blocking access for emergency services. Although the fire brigade probably have equipment to remove the lock it still causes delay.
Man must be a nasty  so and so.


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« Reply #731 on: July 27, 2018, 10:42:57 am »
"Rolls Royce-driving millionaire Ian Jones, who owns Rhos on Sea Golf Club, bought the track behind Mount Pleasant cottages in Penrhynside last April. "

I suppose the question is why didn't the cottages club together to buy the track themselves? Assuming, of course, it was offered on the open market. The comments below the piece seem to support the view that £350 isn't a lot of money and if it's a private road then they should get in contact with Ian Jones.

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Offline Bri Roberts

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« Reply #733 on: July 27, 2018, 07:03:25 pm »
With that in mind, why would an individual with a property up for sale want to get involved in a dispute with neighbours at such a critical time?

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« Reply #734 on: August 22, 2018, 05:39:56 pm »
Nothing gets done these days without grants (Contributions) ?   ?    Initially reading this article I thought great idea, then I read the comments, now I'm not so sure.
 

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has announced its vision for an industry-led project to address the skills shortage in the tourism and hospitality sector in North Wales.

The £15 million North Wales Tourism and Hospitality Centre of Excellence, proposed for the Grŵp’s Coleg Llandrillo site in Rhos-on-Sea, would support the industry at a time of unprecedented growth across the region.

The project is seeking up to £10 million as part of the North Wales Growth Bid with a £5 million contribution from Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.    ref. DP
Full article    https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/15m-tourism-centre-vision-could-15057647


And from the comments section.......               

"Go and stay in “Any” hotel in Llandudno and your meals will be served by an Eastern European. The British aren’t beating the doors down to work in them . Why.

"And can’t undestand why 75% of the jobs in Hospitality in Llandudno are filled by Eastern Europeans ( official figures) ."