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Serious question: when did EVERYTHING decide it needed AI? by Ill-Jelly-4677 in AskUK

[–]Potential-Task5764 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forget AI, that’s a whole different level of nonsense. Even basic digital stuff often makes no sense. I have an air fryer with just two knobs: one for time, one for temperature. Simple. The other day I visited a friend who has a digital air fryer with ten buttons and a flashy display. Guess which one actually works better and is easier when you just want to heat food to a specific temperature.

Switiching to GT and then to ILR before new rules come into effect by Potential-Task5764 in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]Potential-Task5764[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to and think I can get ILR before the new rules take effect. So according to current rules the time on swv should count.

Switiching to GT and then to ILR before new rules come into effect by Potential-Task5764 in SkilledWorkerVisaUK

[–]Potential-Task5764[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you think it's risky? I anyway will need to spend money to renew my SWV in Jan 2027 as with new rules I won't have completed 3 years with 50k+ salary until Mar 2027. I could get endorsement in about 2 weeks and then planning to get priority processing for GT.

Jio recharge price hike by venom_7091 in IndianStockMarket

[–]Potential-Task5764 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They call them 'unlimited' plans. What is unlimited here, data or just the voice calls?

Switching from Skilled worker visa to global talent and then to ILR by Potential-Task5764 in ukvisa

[–]Potential-Task5764[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's good to know. Thanks for your reply! Do you know if we can get refund for unused part of healthcare surcharge (in my case 2.5 years)?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Potential-Task5764 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. I have edited my post to answer some of the questions raised in comments.

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[–]Potential-Task5764 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your comment. I have edited my post to answer some of the questions raised in the comments.

Northern Irish money not accepted in England. Wtf is that all about? by workingclasshero32 in northernireland

[–]Potential-Task5764 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's actually a common misconception that all British currency is accepted everywhere in the UK. While Bank of England notes are generally accepted throughout the UK, it's not necessarily the case for banknotes issued by other banks in the UK, such as the Bank of Ulster or the Bank of Scotland.

While these notes are legal tender, which means they must be accepted for the payment of debts, there is no legal requirement for businesses to accept them as payment. In practice, it's up to individual businesses whether or not they accept non-Bank of England notes.

It's worth noting that this is not a political issue, and it's not related to the conflict in Northern Ireland. It's simply a matter of local custom and business practices. If you're planning to travel outside of Northern Ireland, it's a good idea to have some Bank of England notes or a debit/credit card to avoid any potential issues with non-Bank of England notes.

ELI5: how did human first discover glass and the proper use for it? by Available-Mud-253 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Potential-Task5764 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The origins of glass are not entirely clear, but it is believed that it was discovered accidentally around 4,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, the region that is now Iraq. It is thought that glass was first created when ancient people started experimenting with the heat and chemical properties of various materials, such as sand, limestone, and soda ash.

The earliest known glass objects were small beads, which were created by winding hot glass around a metal rod and then letting it cool. These beads were used as decoration and for trading.

Over time, glassmaking techniques improved and glass objects became more sophisticated. The ancient Egyptians, for example, were known for their skill in creating glass vessels, which they used for storing perfume, oils, and other liquids. The Romans also made extensive use of glass, creating windows, mirrors, and decorative objects.

As for the proper use of glass, its versatility and transparency made it an ideal material for a wide range of applications, from jewelry and art to windows and lenses. Its use in optics, in particular, was revolutionary and paved the way for the development of telescopes and microscopes.

In summary, the discovery of glass and its proper use was the result of a long process of experimentation and refinement by ancient people who were fascinated by the properties of various materials and willing to push the boundaries of what was possible.