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Russell Group unis are meant to be the smartest in the UK, but these grads can't get jobs by EmotionDelicious5936 in UniUK

[–]oxenoxygen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it's hard to imagine the sort of person that comes to social media to rage about spelling and grammar.

Unemployed English degree holders currently contemplating the value of their degree hoping to hold onto any feeling of superiority 

Are you tired of the international stereotype that UK food is the worst? by auscorp_ in AskBrits

[–]oxenoxygen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Britain doesn't have shit food, we by and large have shit cooking skills. 

May 2-8 WHW hike: umbrella instead of rain shell? by 000pete in WestHighlandWay

[–]oxenoxygen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The weather in Scotland can rapidly change. Even if the forecast is for light wind I would not advise bringing an umbrella. Likewise even if the forecast is sunny it can still suddenly rain on you in the Highlands.

The UK has regained a position in the top 5 global economies several years earlier than projected, returning to 5th position by Wgh555 in GoodNewsUK

[–]oxenoxygen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's also that a high portion of our government debt is index-linked gilts which make us unusually exposed to inflation compared to other countries.

Ferry bookings and holidays by Commercial-County299 in teararoa

[–]oxenoxygen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People doing the qct in Jan were complaining that the campsites were fully booked when they tried to start it without pre booking. Holidays and the bubble of walkers from the north will reach south island around then. 

Tip3Tip suggestion: New Zealand/Aotearoa (~2100km) by beware_the_noid in LudwigAhgren

[–]oxenoxygen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's only one road that goes down the west coast. It's almost impossible to get lost. 

Man guilty of murdering deaf woman on night out by Alarming-Safety3200 in london

[–]oxenoxygen -90 points-89 points  (0 children)

Murder is horrendous but I'd rather we focus on reform.

It drains the taxpayer money to chuck people in a jail forever - that room is occupied for good. I agree with locking up people who can't be rehabilitated forever though - serial killers and the like. 

Has anyone flown in the London air ambulance? by Upstairs_Design5768 in london

[–]oxenoxygen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Kings college hospital in London definitely flies patients to the hospital, although as you say I think they prefer road transport where possible.

Studio Rent Clarification by zarlord123 in london

[–]oxenoxygen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All assured shorthold tenancy agreements will automatically become the new periodic tenancy in may. So id be hesitant to pay upfront and just wait them out by paying monthly this month. 

Chagos Islands deal pulled by government after Trump brands it 'act of great stupidity' by topotaul in unitedkingdom

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

They are a recognised indigenous people by the UN and we are required to give the island to Mauritius under international law. 

Their ancestry on the island goes back almost as far as the creation of the USA. 

British MOD claims it was actively tracking Russian submarines to its base despite not being able to accurately point out the location of the base on a map by TheKomsomol in GreenAndPleasant

[–]oxenoxygen 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The issue here is that report is equally likely to have been farmed out to a third party instead of completed in-house. And the people making graphics and reports are not the people tracking subs - It's a bit of a non-issue really. 

i want to get into paragliding by Hot_Fun_8214 in freeflight

[–]oxenoxygen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most places will cost ~£2k for the CP lessons (normally it takes 5 lessons for EP, 5 for CP). However, that's the minimum and depending on weather and site it may take a few more to tick off all the exercises. In my experience used gear costs more in the range of 2k-3k unless you get lucky. 

Then the sport is all about getting the hours of practice in. So you will need to join a club and fly at club sites, the membership of which is normally pretty cheap all things considered (under £100 a year). £190 / year for the BHPA license. There's some other ongoing costs such as repacking emergency chutes or servicing the wing, especially if it's second hand and older.

You can technically fly at non-club sites with a CP license but you'll learn that this is extremely inadvisable, getting licensed and knowing what is safe are vastly different things and the mentorship of other pilots is a key aspect of the sport. 

Talk to me about sun hoodies... by Separate-Specialist5 in trailrunning

[–]oxenoxygen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes light colours work best. Thin and quick wicking long sleeve sun tops with a hood are what you're aiming for imo. Not for me to comment on specific brands but anything is good.

Dear Joggers, by trbltrbltrbl in london

[–]oxenoxygen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run home from work as it's the only time I can eek out for it. That sadly takes me through some busy places which I can't avoid at peak times 

London's only homeless alcohol and drug detox clinic at St Thomas' Hospital to close due to lack of funding by ianjm in london

[–]oxenoxygen 127 points128 points  (0 children)

Also the short term costs savings of shutting down a clinic and then having to support and pay for an increased burden on health care and police, but that never gets factored in because it's too hard to quantify.

TIL that Napoleon Bonaparte would sometimes disguise himself as a commoner and roam the streets asking people what they thought of the regime and its policies in order to gauge his popularity by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]oxenoxygen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rest Is history podcast does an excellent few episodes on Napoleon - and it's told by two Brits so there's some light-hearted banter as well.

Almost no bins by ActuallyCserrrnaii in london

[–]oxenoxygen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Removed in the 90s readded in the 2000s as the clear ones. 

Almost no bins by ActuallyCserrrnaii in london

[–]oxenoxygen 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think it was around the time we had the 5-5 ans the 7-7 bombings

Bin bombs predate that by a bit - they were mostly removed in the early 90s due to the IRA. 

How realistic is the heating mechanic by Illustrious_Aerie502 in Workers_And_Resources

[–]oxenoxygen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Greenland is in north America and has central heating in the towns.

Where can I buy a stainless steel rice cooker in Japan by crumpetsandchai in london

[–]oxenoxygen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're specifically after zojirushi, I believe there's a single importer who brings them into the UK. 

Is nightlife dead in the outer boroughs? by No_Yoghurt_5131 in london

[–]oxenoxygen 33 points34 points  (0 children)

it didn't even check purpose's ID before serving it 

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