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Hi, The future? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31042477 Want to gain entry to your office, get on a bus, or perhaps buy a sandwich? We're all getting used to swiping a card to do all these things. But at Epicenter, a new hi-tech office block in Sweden, they are trying a different approach - a chip under the skin. Felicio de Costa, whose company is one of the tenants, arrives at the front door and holds his hand against it to gain entry. Inside he does the same thing to get into the office space he rents, and he can also wave his hand to operate the photocopier. That's all because he has a tiny RFID (radio-frequency identification) chip, about the size of a grain of rice, implanted in his hand. Soon, others among the 700 people expected to occupy the complex will also be offered the chance to be chipped. Along with access to doors and photocopiers, they're promised further services in the longer run, including the ability to pay in the cafe with a touch of a hand.

Hi, I'd remind people that Russia has very little debt. The US.......

Hi, Gawd Elpus !

Hi, Great shows by Bradford and Boro in particular. Not sure how determined some of the top teams were however.

Hi, Sometimes, I think I'm the only sane one on here.

Hi, Glad I've sorted that out.

Hi, I like to think I bring a bit of balance and sanity to these threads.

Hi, I agree, it's all connected.

Hi, Toure,(Ya Ya) is a big loss for City. Stoke look a solid Prem outfit now and play some good football since Hughes arrived.

Hi, Best performance by Arsenal in a long time. We were dancing in the Coronet last night.

Hi, Champion performance from Chelsea to beat a usually hard to beat Swansea at home. I think, apart from Chelsea and Man City, the teams ain't great. I'll be surprised if Swansea average the same amount of points to the end of the season. They have 30 from 22 at the moment(1.4 pts a game)

Hi, Great weekend for the punters. I just suggested an unusual situation. The 4 aways won and punters were on them big time.

Hi, Unusual weekend, as four of the home teams are big prices. Aston Villa, QPR, Swansea and Newcastle are all big prices. Champions, Man City are home against Arsenal on Sunday. I hope Arsenal put up a good fight. Harrys game could be over if they dont get at least a point against Man Utd who disapppointed last weekend.

Hi, West Ham lose top sponsor. Swiss franc shock forces West Ham shirt sponsor Alpari out of business Foreign exchange broker Alpari has become one of the largest casualties of Thursday's panicked trading of the Swiss franc The shirt sponsor of Premiership football team West Ham United has taken heavy losses as a result of the Swiss National Bank’s shock move on Thursday to decouple its currency from the euro, and entered into insolvency proceedings. Traders were caught unawares by the surprise decision of the SNB to eliminate the ceiling it had maintained on the Swiss franc's value, causing many investors to lose out. According to a statement published by foreign exchange broker Alpari on its website, “the recent move ... has resulted in exceptional volatility and extreme lack of liquidity”. “This has resulted in the majority of clients sustaining losses which has exceeded their account equity”, Alpari went on to say. As a result, Alpari has entered insolvency. The broker assured clients that retail funds are segregated, in accordance with Financial Conduct Authority rules.

Hi, A link.Rugby school is the association. It's a public school and rugby is a rich mans sport in most countries. Wales is an exception, mainly it was played by miners there in the past. Top players are pros now. http://www.rugbyfootballhistory.com/originsofrugby.htm

Hi, Good weekend for wac, as both Man Utd and Spurs lose. Man Utd have spent 200 million but have the same amount of points as under Moyes. Great show from Southampton though. Crystal Palace are the other stars of the weekend beating an in form Spurs. Pardew must be happy to be out of Toon.

Hi, Chelsea play Newcastle again after their recent defeat at St James Park. Burnley v QPR is a critical game for both sides. Everton have had a bad run recently and face the champions in another difficult game. Alan Pardew, after his retreat from the Toon, faces Spurs in another critical game. Arsenal have a good record against Stoke away from the Britannia and should win while Man Utd v Southampton finishes off the round of games. Difficult weekend for punters, go to the pub and have a few beers instead.

Hi, Showing my age jacko. I'm thinking of the managers that came after Busby.

Hi, David Moyes has had a great win against Barcelona in La Liga. He is doing well in Spain which shows that United was just a blip for him. United is a difficult job as many have found in the past.

Hi, A play-off would be required at this stage between City and Chelsea. Good comeback by the champions. Thought Swansea and Stoke got the short straw yesterday, hard to get any penalties against Utd still ! Spurs have a brilliant, if rare win against Chelsea. Thought some of those goalies/defenders had too much New Year celebrations.

Hi, I think you are being harsh on the Great One. Remember we won the Cup last season and have as many injuries as Utd this. Leeds Utd are a reminder of how things can go wrong for "Big Teams" with the wrong management, Rangers, also in Scotland. So many years in the CL and what have our great rivals, Spurs, did in that time ?

Hi, IMO Chelsea and Man City have strong squads. Of the other main teams, Man Utd and Arsenal need to strenghten in defence and midfield. West Ham and Southamton probably need a few signings as well to build on good starts. Money and availability is a factor as I think neither Wenger or Van Gaal will buy unless they think the players are an improvement on what they have already.

Hi, Arsenal are the only winners of the top teams yesterday. Welbeck is on target as they beat a Hammers team unbeaten at home since August. Good win. I thought Chelsea and Man Utd should have won their games but good performances from Spurs and Southampton. Stoke have back to back wins and seem good for a top 10 finish. Everton have hit a bad patch and need to re-group.

Hi, More American than British, old chap.

Hi, I'm not a Pom, but the main reason is that it is a holiday time in England and many have a two weeks off. It keeps the murder rate down as too much time with your family can be fatal. Horse racing is big at this time of year as well. One can bet Southampton at 4/1, Spurs 5/1, Liverpool at 7/1 and West Ham at 10/1 to finish in the top 4. Arsenal are 2/5 so the bookies fancy them. Wish I was as confident.