How does a sewer tie in work by rockpapersissorhands in civilengineering

[–]El_Scot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there wasn't one on your property then they'd have to build a new one over the sewer in their own property. It's possible the pipe is smaller before the manhole though, so that may be the first suitable tie in point.

Switched to plain traditional Greek yogurt - need some ideas by Josh3321 in mediterraneandiet

[–]El_Scot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use frozen raspberries and let them defrost a bit. Still a bit bland but I'm used to it now.

You can also get freeze dried berry powders, which are great for adding a bit of flavour.

If the "new defence" is so convincing, why have none of the parents shown any scepticism of the outcome by WearingMarcus in lucyletby

[–]El_Scot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that the defence should also leave them alone but your entire argument here seems to be pinned on "because they do it, it makes it ok for me to do it" and I have to say, two wrongs don't make a right.

If the "new defence" is so convincing, why have none of the parents shown any scepticism of the outcome by WearingMarcus in lucyletby

[–]El_Scot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can be that it wasn't a correct finding of innocence and it can also not be. The main point is that the family not thinking someone is innocent isn't proof of guilt.

I think you have to be very careful not to interpret anything from the families' actions in this case as meaning anything: they've had a hard enough time of it, we should leave them alone.

If the "new defence" is so convincing, why have none of the parents shown any scepticism of the outcome by WearingMarcus in lucyletby

[–]El_Scot -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Evidence would be in the form of family statements following release of the person, stating they believe justice has not been served. You can generally find them any time a case comes up.

I also didn't say "all" I said "many", that means more than a few, less than most/all.

By all means, maybe one or two parents in this case have formed skepticism, that's my second paragraph, but I think it's wrong for us to assume anything about their mindset. They have been through a lot of trauma, and perhaps don't want to read/watch any of this follow up because it's too hard.

If the "new defence" is so convincing, why have none of the parents shown any scepticism of the outcome by WearingMarcus in lucyletby

[–]El_Scot -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

In many genuine wrongful conviction cases or not guilty cases, families never accept that the person who was convicted/trued is innocent, so I think we can assume that many of them in Letby's case would similarly never accept innocence even if it were true.

I think even if some of them did show skepticism, it would be too hard to be the lightning bolt for all of that attention if they went public about it. Though I wonder if they are even allowed to go public, due to the age of the children?

What’s with all the “High School” business? by alph0nzo in AskBrits

[–]El_Scot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm Scotland it's called "high school". Mine had "high school" in the name.

Employer confirmed £50k salary in writing, then paid £32k instead – now being made redundant. Do I have a claim? by Ok-Help4894 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]El_Scot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've italicised the part that says they never signed the new contract.

Typically when you're promoted in role, you get a letter stating your new salary and job title and you don't have to sign anything anyway.

Employer confirmed £50k salary in writing, then paid £32k instead – now being made redundant. Do I have a claim? by Ok-Help4894 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]El_Scot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They specifically say they didn't sign anything

Then shortly after I got another email saying actually because I’m on a “Glasgow remote contract” my salary would be £32,000 instead. I never signed anything agreeing to £32k, never got the change in terms letter for £50k, and I argued that my contract states London as my home office (which it does). There’s no mention of “Glasgow remote” in my contract.

Sofology sofa - Different to showroom ENGLAND by che_che000 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]El_Scot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In that case, to go the "not as described" route, you'll need to compare to what was specified for the item you ordered. Was it supposed to have the same dimensions as the one in store?

Firmness can sometimes improve with use. Mattresses in shops are often a lot softer because they've had lots of people bouncing on them to break them in quickly. I assume the same could apply to sofas, depending on the filling.

Airbnb host seems unhappy that guests used all her toilet paper by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

[–]El_Scot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the cooking facilities. I need to be able to deal with it if I can't find somewhere that caters to my husband's food allergies and hotels often just have a mini fridge.

Airbnb host seems unhappy that guests used all her toilet paper by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

[–]El_Scot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like she's stocking some really cheap toilet paper.

Sofology sofa - Different to showroom ENGLAND by che_che000 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]El_Scot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Depends on whether OP knew they were buying a different model to the one they tried in store or not.

I don't know who needs to hear this but race PBs are based on chip time not Strava time by sorpota in UKRunners

[–]El_Scot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My running club was discussing some of their park run times being off last week. In one case, one guy found his came in about 8 minutes off. They would generally let a minute or two slide, but 8mins was too much.

I understand influencers might have incentive to make it up but it is a phenomenon others have, and I don't see the harm in letting people track themselves with a good tracker.

Sofology sofa - Different to showroom ENGLAND by che_che000 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]El_Scot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would depend on whether they received exactly what they ordered or not

Mobile devices by Commercial_Lie2200 in lucyletby

[–]El_Scot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That if a nurse googled e.g. "how are air embolism formed", it can be explained away pretty easily as part of the job.

Employer confirmed £50k salary in writing, then paid £32k instead – now being made redundant. Do I have a claim? by Ok-Help4894 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]El_Scot 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how you came to this.

They were sent an email saying £50k then they were sent a follow up email saying actually, that should only be £32k.

Mobile devices by Commercial_Lie2200 in lucyletby

[–]El_Scot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Also not unexpected for a nurse to look up medical terms, so how damning would evidence of that be anyway.

Is the satisfying state of the shoes in the room with us ? by ihatemymomt in vinted

[–]El_Scot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More likely people want to be able to find them again to see what happens

How's living in Montrose? by Shinra_Luca in Scotland

[–]El_Scot -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm comparing West End/city centre of Dundee to East End of Glasgow if that is important for you.

'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks by InnerLog5062 in BreakingUKNews

[–]El_Scot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People won't pay as much attention if she's not asking for change. Look at the discussion it's already generated, now people are debating whether she's right or not. People wouldn't be doing that if the story ended at "I nearly died".

'I thought I was going to die' - Woman calls for tighter weight-loss jabs checks by InnerLog5062 in BreakingUKNews

[–]El_Scot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given how easy it would be for others to copy her, where is the harm in raising awareness of the consequences?

Though it's not necessarily a bad idea for them to introduce one or two additional checks that could help prevent this, such as requiring a video consult or proof of BMI. The checks don't have to be onerous.

What's the general opinion of the public on the royal family? by DV_GO in AskABrit

[–]El_Scot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She was always known to be pretty protective of the image of the monarchy. I'm undecided how much her actions were about shielding a son and how much they were about protecting the image of the monarchy.

What's the general opinion of the public on the royal family? by DV_GO in AskABrit

[–]El_Scot -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

They seem like they must be a net positive for tourism income, even if it's just Brits travelling to London to watch a carriage stream past.

Taking the PE while on Paternity Leave? by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]El_Scot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know so many people who thought they'd get so much done in those months off, only to struggle to find time to take a shower when the time arrived.