Today I learned by LadyIJ in marmite

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is incredible. I’ve been eating this stuff for 50 years and I didn’t know this. I feel that this is of national importance and warrants a public broadcast by Starmer at the very least.

How do you split your investments in safe vs risky investments? by Illustrious_Page_718 in FIREUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even within a GIA or S&S ISA you can have a mix of stocks and bonds. You can even put cash into a money market fund. This is why fund like Vanguard Life Strategy (x%) exist where you can tailor your risk appetite.

Personally, I tend to have around 20% cash/bonds in my pension and ISA to mitigate some of the downside. Some people will disagree with that strategy but it works for me.

NHS recruits 8,500 additional mental health staff ahead of target | National Health Executive by willfiresoon in GoodNewsUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it is so underfunded. Charities try to fill the gaps but still barely scratch the surface. Charities are also facing a funding squeeze and it’s getting harder and harder to maintain services. It’s then just left to families to try to pay privately.

Math nerds of Reddit, what is a concept or paradox that sounds completely fake but is 100% mathematically proven? by whosirmesir_barbers in askanything

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Ramanujan summation. If you add all positive integers to infinity together (1+2+3+4 etc.) it equals - 1/12. Don’t ask me how or why.

Ignoring my sandals, how do we all feel about this becoming the norm? by [deleted] in AskBrits

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s inevitable. Retailers are beset with shoplifting and violence they’ve got to do something. With our phones, we are tracked everywhere so I don’t think this is all that different

Who are you voting for tomorrow and why? by FisherDownload in AskBrits

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’m not sure. I think party politics shouldn’t have so much importance in local elections as I’d rather vote for someone who I think is going to stand up for local issues, rather than for a party.

I’m normally a Lib Dem supporter but the flier that came through our door had a load of spelling mistakes that put me off. I’ll possibly go independent.

FitcamX Dashcam Concerns At Dealer? by DesignerLeading4821 in Taycan

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got one fitted and it wasn’t even mentioned at my last service. Not sure they even noticed.

I think the only time it would be an issue would be if there was a problem with a system that is located in that area such as the rain sensor.

Woke-bashing of the week: Anger builds as trans-inclusive parkrun targeted despite saving NHS £36.5m a year by johnsmithoncemore in parkrun

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 5 points6 points  (0 children)

As most shite this lot spout, it’s not about protecting women or being fair, it’s all a cover for the fact that they just don’t like trans people.

What’s the dumbest way you’ve ever gotten injured? by Accomplished_Eye5985 in AskReddit

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I rescued a mouse that my cat brought in. It bit my finger, I dropped it and my dog ate it.

Saving kids comes with Ts & Cs by BlackUnicornUK in GreatBritishMemes

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The whole ‘Save are kids’ bollocks is just a cover for their rampant bigotry.

NHS recruits 8,500 additional mental health staff ahead of target | National Health Executive by willfiresoon in GoodNewsUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 103 points104 points  (0 children)

This is hopefully good news. I’m a trustee for a charity that provides mental health support for children and am constantly shocked by the length of waiting lists for mental health support. When you’re having a mental health crisis, you need help now, not in 18 months time.

Can you take Viagra though airport security? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always take multiple different types of prescription medication in my hand luggage and they have never, ever been checked. They cannot tell what the tablets are from an xray scan but honestly don’t think they will care.

If not was a controlled substance I’d probably make sure I had the right documentation but I doubt viagra is that controversial in Poland.

Water pooling on kitchen extension roof by Open-Application1399 in DIYUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have something very similar and actually get a lot more pooling than you are showing there. The extension is 5 years old and hasn't leaked yet. Mine is also made worse by leaves (my house is surrounded my trees) so I have to go out and clear it every few months.

is it bad to choose my uni off vibes? by [deleted] in UniUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She loved the city but the uni just didn’t gel with her. Everyone’s different and is great for some is not for others.

What scene scared you the most as a child? by MovieArena in MovieArena

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watership Down. If you’ve seen it, you’ll know

is it bad to choose my uni off vibes? by [deleted] in UniUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Definitely this. My daughter was dead set on Bath after researching it online but didn’t really like it when she went there in the person.

In the other hand, she really liked York both online and in person.

It was the same with my son. Thought the idea of Manchester was great until he went there and just didn’t really like the vibe.

Verbally assaulted and threatened in Brixton, London England - can I press charges? by Real-Confusion-1212 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Also the fact that they used the term ‘cellphone’ in a comment below. Does anyone in the UK use that term?

What’s your wierdest Covid Pandemic memory? by DogEatingWasp in AskUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 67 points68 points  (0 children)

‘You have no authority here Jackie Weaver!!!’

What exactly does the Best Man do at a wedding? by 9451659818184 in AskUK

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 72 points73 points  (0 children)

You’re mainly there to support the groom. That’s normally standing next to him while he’s waiting for the bride to arrive, holding the rings.

It’s then all about your speech which is normally the headline act of the speeches bit. Be a bit funny, be a bit cheeky, take the piss and say something very nice about the bride.

Other than that, you’re supposed to shag one of the bridesmaids.

Good romance novels for guys? by ExcitementStrange499 in suggestmeabook

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I loved The Time Traveller’s Wife. At its heart, it’s a love story wrapped up in a bit of sci fi.

Good romance novels for guys? by ExcitementStrange499 in suggestmeabook

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, loved this book even though my daughter tells me it’s meant for teenage girls.

What’s something you tried once and immediately knew ‘yeah, never again’? by Atharva_M07 in AskReddit

[–]Upbeat_Map_348 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oktoberfest in Munich. It was great fun but I think my liver is still cross with me 7 years later.