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malone

6th September 2020, 11:27
Jigjag

Although the use of various mobile phone and computer applications (commonly referred to as Apps) could you make your life much easier, I feel the 'Big Brother is watching you' aspect could put you off completely. Many of my bus timetables are more fiction than fact, though perhaps 'estimated time' would be more charitable. My phone/App knows exactly where the bus is as it is 'tracking' its movements in real time - I can watch its progress, and its lack of progress when it gets to the High Street. This enables me to be forward-thinking and forward-walking at all times, no need for reverse manoeuvres, the carrying of big, unwieldy sticks, placards and so on. Still, it means I miss out on the sense of adventure you must have each time you venture out.
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paulhabershon

7th September 2020, 10:53
I need confirmation of my feelings about MITIGATE.
I often see or hear 'mitigate against...' - that's not right, is it?

When I saw a letter in today's Times about 'measures militating against climate change...' I thought that was where the confusion lies.

Do people say 'mitigate' when they mean 'militate', particularly when followed by 'against'?
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jono

7th September 2020, 11:24
I’m with you Paul.
I think I’m correct in saying that mitigate is transitive, and militate is intransitive and correctly used with the preposition ‘against’.
X mitigates Y, suggests that X reduces the risk of Y.
X militates against Y, suggests that X is able to prevent Y, or stops Y happening.
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paulhabershon

7th September 2020, 12:01
Thanks, Jono. Nicely explained.
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grunger

7th September 2020, 13:40
malone

I loved the Emma Peel clue and answer in the EV yesterday
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jigjag

8th September 2020, 22:41
grunger

Yes a lovely -ess word which I have not seen before
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jigjag

8th September 2020, 22:44
Malone

Yes it was an adventure - my first trip to town for 6 months
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grunger

8th September 2020, 22:48
Tyke Jigjag

If my calculations are right, Essex, Derby and Worcs could all finish with 90 points. What will happen?
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tyke51

9th September 2020, 16:43
Grunger

It`s complicated ... the competition regs should be on the ECB website but I can`t find them! Lancs need 2 wickets to win, you can watch it here ...
https://cricket.lancashirecricket.co.uk/news/2020-news/live-stream-lancashire-vs-derbyshire-day-four/
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malone

9th September 2020, 16:59
Jigjag, Grunger

I knew you two would like that -ess word, and indeed the puzzle itself.

Jigjag, I hope you're managing to get out and about a bit more ... and safely. I'm sure you heave a huge sigh of relief if and when your trip to the bus stop is negotiated without incident - and before a bus comes along.
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