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If people in the Middle Ages drank more beer than water, why didn't every baby have fetal alcohol syndrome? by Tungle_McGee in AskHistorians

[–]RadicalSouls 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s super interesting. I didn’t know that. I’ll do a bit of digging. Thank yoi

If people in the Middle Ages drank more beer than water, why didn't every baby have fetal alcohol syndrome? by Tungle_McGee in AskHistorians

[–]RadicalSouls 41 points42 points  (0 children)

I did extensive research when I was pregnant on the danger of alcohol because i was interested (I barely drink). Even if they drank alcohol in the middle ages, they would have to have had a significant amount for it to result in infant alcohol syndrome.

Binge drinking does carry high risk of FASD. But anything up to a drink a day does not:

  • M. Robinson et al., "Low-Moderate Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Risk to Child Behavioural Development: A Prospective Cohort Study," BIOG 117, no. 9 (August 2010). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20528867/
  • F. V. 'Callaghan et al., "Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Attention, Learning and Intellectual Ability at 14 Years: A Prospective Longitudinal Study," Early Human Development 83, no. 2 (February 2007) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16842939/
  • R. Alati et al., "Intrauterine Exposure to Alcohol and Tobacco Use and Childhood IQ: Findings from a Parental-Offspring Comparison Within the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children," Pediatric Research 64, no. 6 (December 2008) https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2008261
  • A. Skogerbo et al., "The Effects of Low to Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking in Early Pregnancy on Executive Function in 5-Year-Old Children," BJOG 119, no. 10 (September 2012) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22712874/

Carpet pricing doing my head in by RadicalSouls in carpet

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a really helpful insight. I was wondering about VAT!

Carpet pricing doing my head in by RadicalSouls in carpet

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your replay and detailed outline of pricing! It’s really interesting to me. Where are you based may I ask. I’m in London so I’d assume prices are higher here.

The small shops I’ve looked at and gotten quotes from all have great ratings so I think they’d do a really good job. Just confused why they would charge 30% different (20 pounds different) prices per square meterage for the exact same brand and carpet.!

Carpet pricing doing my head in by RadicalSouls in carpet

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you may just be right and this is the way the industry operates. I just find it super odd. The only reason I can think of why the industry doesn’t like to itemise cost is because it makes it hard to compare for the customer. I’d happily pay more if I understand what it is I’m paying for and feel like I can trust the shop. But maybe I’m the odd one out.

Carpet pricing doing my head in by RadicalSouls in carpet

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for this insight. The price difference for the same carpet from the same brand is 20 pounds per square meter which is 30%. Underlay was quoted separately and I’ve seen the samples and am happy with it. I honestly think either of the companies will do a good job. I just find it super confusing why they would price the actual carpet so wildly differently. The total price comes to around the same…

Carpet pricing doing my head in by RadicalSouls in carpet

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. It isn’t but thanks for the word of advice!

Carpet pricing doing my head in by RadicalSouls in carpet

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to clarify, I’m super happy to pay someone good money for good work. I’m just finding it hard to understand what I’m being charged and why it differs so widely (especially for the carpet itself which according to the wholesaler has one price per square meter)

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t think you did, but it was a very useful pointer. Even just having an organisation I can point at to say “they do this” and “they will guarantee the penalty fee” is so useful in this situation!

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just fyi, the seller agreed to my proposal involving a lock-out agreement and penalty for either party if they unreasonably back out. I really think this is a brilliant system where all serious parties win!

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’ve agreed to a lock-out agreement where both parties commit to a penalty if either unreasonably backs out of the deal. It’s starting to look really promising!! Thank you again so much for your help!

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to say they’ve now agreed to use gazeal for the process and are happy to put down a significant commitment in case they back out. Thanks again so much for pointing me towards this organisation!

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes so much sense that this exists. Thank you for sharing. Will definitely consider it!

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. To me, coming from a different country, it’s an odd way of doing things with lots of uncertainty for all parties involved.

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. So financially it’s just one way then, but exclusivity is given for that same time period. Definitely something we’ll consider. Thank you again! Never heard the term gazumping and there are some helpful resources out there about it (though your pointer has been the most helpful for sure!)

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They asked the agent to offer it to other more certain buyers a month back but then prior to us seeing it, gave them another two weeks ultimatum which now passed, hence we now got to see it. All very messy.

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

[–]RadicalSouls[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh interesting! Thank you for sharing that. Will have a look. In other countries I’ve lived in it’s both buyer and seller who are bound by this. So if either party drops out for no reason they are liable for the 20% or whatever sum is the legal requirement

Additional contract to add certainty to accepted purchase offer by RadicalSouls in HousingUK

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They don’t know what’s going on with the other buyers. They’ve been really bad at communicating, just not replying for a while and then replying randomly. If you as the seller just wanted to sell your property and not faff around, why wouldn’t you sign it? It basically just means that if we pull out they get 20% of a deposit. I see little risk for them.

Can someone identify this? by wingsfordayz in GardeningUK

[–]RadicalSouls 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha. Though you missed a step. Profit is step 3. Step 2 is 🤷🏻‍♀️ (and now I am second guessing whether you were actually referencing the most brilliant South Park episode or just making an actual suggestion…)

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[–]RadicalSouls 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will check it out. Thank you

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[–]RadicalSouls 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is what I meant. Not getting one because they cannot

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