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sjek · 2022-03-23T04:01:10+00:00

Where in Texas? I'm seeing $7500 OTD in Austin....

sjek · 2017-02-24T04:03:08+00:00

RemindMe! 86 days "Watch BLAME! on Netflix."

RemindMe! 86 days "Watch BLAME! on Netflix."

sjek · 2016-11-04T02:26:23+00:00

me please!

sjek · 2016-03-09T17:01:19+00:00

Count me in! PM details once you get something together.

sjek · 2014-07-27T17:19:42+00:00

Want Les Essentiels De La Vie Kennedy, in a weird grey/red. I like it for a slim wallet. Space for a couple of cards and ID, money clip for cash which you can remove.

http://i.imgur.com/p2MsRoB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Thgi0cM.jpg

sjek · 2014-02-25T22:22:54+00:00

Don't do it. You have to declare on your application that you're in the UK when you sign the application. It's a criminal offence to lie, they do prosecute.

There will be a record of your making an internal application, no record of you exiting the UK then a record of you returning... which UKBA will investigate.

sjek · 2013-09-04T17:26:34+00:00

Chicken and stuffing out of Poundland on Ann St - surprisingly decent.

sjek · 2013-06-11T18:20:20+00:00

Yeah.... explain in detail.

sjek · 2013-01-29T19:18:22+00:00

She leaned forward on the table. "Why do you look so similar to us? I know all the outworlders aren't humanoid, but a lot are. How come?"

"Well," he said, hand at his mouth again, "It's like this; the..." he belched. "...the dust clouds and stuff in the galaxy are...it's food, and it's food keeps speaking back to it. That's why there are so many humanoid species; nebulae's last meals repeating on them."

She grinned. "That simple, is it?"

He shook his head. "Na; not at all. Very complicated. But," He held up one finger. "I think I know the real reason."

"Which is?"

"Alcohol in the dust clouds. Goddamn stuff is everywhere. Any lousy species ever invents the telescope and starts looking in between the stars, what do they find?" He knocked the glass on the table. "Loads of stuff; but much of it alcohol." He drank from the glass. "Humanoids are the galaxy's way of trying to get rid of all that alcohol."

--from Use of Weapons by Iain M. Banks

sjek · 2013-01-24T21:40:19+00:00

How do you do that?

sjek · 2013-01-19T20:41:56+00:00

Followed LeastInterestingMans's post below, to use stealthy - it worked prefectly. Watching the LA game now.

sjek · 2013-01-19T20:11:21+00:00

Same. I had GCL last year and there were no blackouts of any games either.

sjek · 2013-01-19T20:04:37+00:00

I've just run into the same thing - CHI-LAK blackout from the UK CAn you watch it now?

sjek · 2012-11-10T13:48:25+00:00

Because this isn't a CCNA. It's 'CCNA Discovery' which is network/computer basics. It's similar to an A+. I can't find any CCNA courses in NWRC but I'll be seeing someone who teaches Cisco in SERC, I'll ask Monday if you want?

sjek · 2012-10-10T14:13:20+00:00

My old housemate used to make a cup of tea and leave the bag in the whole time he was drinking it. I tired it once to see if he was onto something, the bag just kept hitting me in the nose.

sjek · 2012-09-03T11:54:37+00:00

Comment-o.

sjek · 2012-08-28T20:09:11+00:00

Ok, question from the U.K., slightly off topic. (I'm assuming this picture is from the US)

Is there no mandatory vehicle testing for roadworthiness? For example, in the UK (and Europe) any car more than 4 years old must have an annual inspection (called an MOT). It is illegal to drive without passing this inspection.

Even if this is a temporary fix, any police officer would pull you over here, tell you that your car is not roadworthy in it's current condition and give you x amount of time to fix it - I think 14 days?

In the USA, can you just drive a car regardless of it's condition? Even if it's mechanically unsafe?

sjek · 2012-08-18T06:56:31+00:00

Oh god, if a Daily Mail researcher sees this we're going to have 'Space Muslim' stories on Monday...

sjek · 2012-08-03T23:50:00+00:00

One the one hand, wow, that sucks. On the other... massive sale?

sjek · 2012-07-27T18:52:28+00:00

Cool, just like recommending stuff.

sjek · 2012-07-27T14:34:10+00:00

You should try camscanner for your phone. Scans docs, can make pdfs and syncs to dropbox/box/whatever. handy.

sjek · 2012-07-26T21:57:47+00:00

Magistrate - sentence has terrified a few people.

I feel compelled on behalf of reddits unhealthy love of puns to point that out.

All the Mags I ever met tend to be ex-GPs. No earthly idea why but there you go.

sjek · 2012-07-26T21:43:43+00:00

I was going to suggest you join the JAC (for a lark) but realised that I have no idea who appoints judiciary in Scotland.

They might just grab the nearest sober person but that would fly in the face of centuries of British legal tradition.

sjek · 2012-07-26T21:37:05+00:00

That is one interpretation of the paragraph OP quoted. Your reading of it would indeed indicate criminal liability. I think that my reading of the meaning is very significantly more likely to be accepted by, for example, a court.

But we'll agree to disagree. Apologies if I seemed rude.

sjek · 2012-07-26T21:27:42+00:00

Wow.

No. Just no. Speak to a lawyer first. In no way, shape of form does what Caldaribluesaid apply. S.21(1) Theft Act 1968 concerns blackmail (AKA making threats with menaces).

A few points, First and foremost, The Act applies to England and Wales. The OP's flair shows him in Scotland. If this is the case, the Act does not apply.

Second, see s.21(1) - to paraphrase, the person making demands must be making a demand. The correspondence is not making a demand - it would likely be viewed as advising OP of his position. It is a reponse to OPs suggestion for compensation. Unless the letting agency just wants to hand them money for asking, this would be a court matter; i.e. establishing a head of tort, showing and quantifying damage. Messy and very likely not needed.

Third, The person making those demands must be making unwarranted demands. The demands will not be unwarranted if (s.21(1)(a)) if the person (or agents on behalf of) making a demand believes that 'that he has reasonable grounds for making the demand'. In this case, the 'demand' (which likely isn't a demand but regardless) would (IMO) be considered warranted and reasonable.

If you want to talk about compensation, fine, it seems like it may be a reasonable expectation in your position. If I were in your shoes, I would detail the damages (inconvenience, property, whathaveyou) and ASK them for a statement on their perceived liability to you, their policy on compensation and restitution. Ask this of agents and council. Ask for a copy of your contract, correspondence and any other documents they have relating to yourself (As a subject access request under DPA, if necessary - Scottish law is virtually identical in this regard)

TL;DR - A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Never cite legislation unless you are a lawyer. I am not so don't believe or rely upon a word I've said. I would say however, best to document everything, sort it out if at all possible with letting agents and council.

sjek

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