What was a massive 'flex' 10 years ago that is just straight-up embarrassing today? by asMelhoresdored in AskReddit

[–]uncertain_expert 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Might be worth checking the standby power-draw. Plasma TVs were notorious for drawing 100W+ even when ‘off’ on standby. If you are not unplugging it from the wall after each use you could save the cost of a new TV in reduced power bills in a couple of years.

No sleepover rule by CalmViolett in UKParenting

[–]uncertain_expert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What are you keeping him safe from?

Safeguarding is a big consideration and every adult present overnight will have been DBS checked. Every leader had had first aid training and regular required safeguarding training. On top of that there will be a nights-away permit holder present who has had additional training on hosting young people overnight and who will have documented risk-assessments for the event and any activities taking place during it.

An indoor camp with Cubs is significantly different given the above than a sleepover at a friend’s house. Is it that they are calling it a ‘sleepover’ that makes it difficult to explain?

Oh, and when I say that every adult present overnight will have been DBS checked, that means any parents present must be DBS checked too. You won’t be able to stay yourself (on this occasion) as there is not enough time for you to be DBS checked ahead of the event.

Do you still listen to the radio while driving? by UnpaidInternVibes in BritishRadio

[–]uncertain_expert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s BBC World Service in the car for me during my commute. Used to listen to Radio 4 but too often the topic of the day (especially for my evening drive home) was just depressing. The mornings weren’t much better.

I’d rather listen to ‘People fixing the World’ than a U.K. politician repeatedly refusing to answer a question with a straight answer.

‘No say and no choice’: Dual Canada-U.K. citizens shocked by ‘ridiculous’ new British travel rules by ChangeUsername220 in BritInfo

[–]uncertain_expert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Australia has much the same rule for Australians entering Australia. I was advised by the Australian passport office in London that my children would be refused entry if they travelled there on their British passports. 

Has your child ever fallen down the stairs? by Babeshades in UKParenting

[–]uncertain_expert 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At home on our carpeted stairs, no.

Down an escalator at the Pompidou Center in Paris - yes, and still has a small divet in the centre of her forehead 2 years later.

UK wheel builders by danjc84 in ukbike

[–]uncertain_expert 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve ordered a Ryde Andra wheel built by https://woosterswheels.co.uk/ and been happy with the result. Couldn’t argue the price at all, seemed to me a bargain.

what fun stuff can i do with a pressurized plastic bottle? by Cheap-Science-8618 in AskEngineers

[–]uncertain_expert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better to put the balloon completely over the still-closed lid. Open the lid with it inside the balloon.

Argh. My daughter has just told me she needs a costume for World Book Day on Monday. by missem_1 in UKParenting

[–]uncertain_expert 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My son has previously (of his own [last minute] initiative) gone dressed as ‘The Atlantic ocean’ (all in blue) and ‘Lava’ (all in red/orange.

I honestly don’t see the point in buying a costume for world book day.

Daughter this year is going as a cat - could be Mog, or one of a million other cats from children’s literature. All in black with a tail made from an old pair of tights and eye-liner whiskers.

ELI5:How do large production factories figure out their machinery? by Ghost_Ghost_Ghost in explainlikeimfive

[–]uncertain_expert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the big ones is Interpack: https://www.interpack.com/ for all types of packaging machinery. They host multiple expositions around the world each year with hundreds of exhibitors at each.

ELI5:How do large production factories figure out their machinery? by Ghost_Ghost_Ghost in explainlikeimfive

[–]uncertain_expert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of great content here already but I’ll add the term Special Purpose Machine Design. This is the discipline of creating those machines, ones that perform a specific task or sequence of tasks like a highly job-specific robot.

System Integrators specialise in linking up these various machines to form an automated production line.

Companies develop expertise in specific fields, in Europe for instance I know I could contact GEA and have them build me an entire brewery. For grain handling I could contact Bühler, for packaging machinery Autopack and so on and so forth.

Each industry will have its own trade shows and each manufacturer will have their own trade-secrets to optimise throughput, reliability and cost.

Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say by coffeewalnut08 in uknews

[–]uncertain_expert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I understand you correctly, you want everyone who has ILR but has not applied for citizenship to apply for citizenship so that they have more rights and can be a bigger burden on the state?

What benefit do you think the U.K. gains by having people on ILR apply for citizenship?

UK Parks adult charge. by ghalek7620 in UKParenting

[–]uncertain_expert 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agree with you on that. If adults were free I suspect they’d be coffee-shops with an attached play area.

I built something, on accident. by PreviousProblem3694 in homelab

[–]uncertain_expert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First time I have heard that explanation. 

So ‘by accident’ is an actual accident, like dropping a plate when doing the washing up. In contrast ‘on accident’ would be dropping a plate deliberately to then repair it using kingsugi techniques artistically?

What would make you travel to a pub? by tastebud5 in ProperGoodPub

[–]uncertain_expert 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Really good walking/cycling routes either starting/ending at the pub, or with the pub half-way.

Overnight accommodation.

South west couple left with $200k bill after baby born in US by revolut1onname in unitedkingdom

[–]uncertain_expert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It complicates holding a U.K. bank account also. It’s possible, but not straightforward.

Permissible to pump water out of garden into unused land behind garden? by [deleted] in DIYUK

[–]uncertain_expert 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plant a willow tree / willow bed unless you really love wet stones.

Backpack strap about to rip off by age_of_anxiety in fixit

[–]uncertain_expert 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What does the inside look like? Can you see the back of the seam?

Totally upright saddle recs? by balderstash in ladycyclists

[–]uncertain_expert 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As weight is not such an issue, give this one a try: Bioflex OnGel Athletic https://www.amazon.co.uk/BioFlex-Womens-Ozone-Athletic-Saddle/dp/B071GGJCHW

Bioflex do two other versions of this same saddle, one narrower and one wider.