eastlandssaint Posted November 9, 2025 Report Posted November 9, 2025 WATCH: Platforms take shape in construction of new £18.3m Balgray station Quote
eastlandssaint Posted November 21, 2025 Report Posted November 21, 2025 BBC loses £1.1billion as millions of homes refuse to pay the licence fee amid 'bias' storm Quote
stlucifer Posted November 21, 2025 Report Posted November 21, 2025 (edited) 1 hour ago, eastlandssaint said: BBC loses £1.1billion as millions of homes refuse to pay the licence fee amid 'bias' storm I am on of the many who DO pay my licence and I think, the more the non payment is publicised, the more likely people will use the "defund the BBC" excuse not to pay. IMO, to the detriment of information hubs. People claim the Beeb is biased, and it is to a certain extent, particularly here, in Scotland where it tends to underplay what the Scottish SNP led parliament is achieving while overplaying any failings but most other outlets are owned and controlled by the super rich. What kind of bias do you think they'll be leaning to? Yes. The BBC needs to be shown to be independent of government control. Maybe by introducing an element of "people power" such as a cross sectional committee made up of ordinary citizens, but we need something of a reasonable magnitude to counter the propaganda churned out by the millionaires' club. Edited November 21, 2025 by stlucifer Quote
eastlandssaint Posted December 7, 2025 Report Posted December 7, 2025 Visitors to Scots hospitals told to wear face masks amid flu outbreak Quote
stlucifer Posted December 7, 2025 Report Posted December 7, 2025 6 hours ago, eastlandssaint said: Visitors to Scots hospitals told to wear face masks amid flu outbreak I have to say. Quite right. I am at the hospital now. It is a mere inconvenience, even for the 5 1/2 hours I've been, to wear a mask if it protects my wife and all the other patients whose immune systems are at there lowest. Quote
HSS Posted December 7, 2025 Report Posted December 7, 2025 39 minutes ago, stlucifer said: I have to say. Quite right. I am at the hospital now. It is a mere inconvenience, even for the 5 1/2 hours I've been, to wear a mask if it protects my wife and all the other patients whose immune systems are at there lowest. It also protects you Quote
stlucifer Posted December 7, 2025 Report Posted December 7, 2025 1 minute ago, HSS said: It also protects you I know. But given the fact I am relatively healthy, the consequences are much less likely to be life threatening. Quote
beyond our ken Posted December 7, 2025 Report Posted December 7, 2025 (edited) 39 minutes ago, HSS said: It also protects you The mask will only protect the wearer if it is FFP2 rated or higher. Anything less will not only allow small droplets through, it will keep them nice & warm and in direct line of everything you breathe in. The purpose of the lower-rated masks is to slow-down & divert the movement of exhaled droplets so they travel a lesser distance and are less likely to go directly in your breathing zone, they work really well at that level. I'll be honest and say my preference is for everyone in any healthcare setting to wear a FFP 2 mask. Given recent surgeries,& illnesses, i carry a mask to wear in any confined area that has a lot of people in close proximity. I don't feel the need in the supermarket but will wear one in a bus, and especially in the queue at the chemist Edited December 7, 2025 by beyond our ken Quote
faraway saint Posted December 19, 2025 Report Posted December 19, 2025 Just seen a lady on the BBC news saying that reindeer that are used at various events throughout the Christmas period are suffering from psychological stress. If that's the case I worry about Santa's reindeer as they are under REAL pressure. Worlds gone flippin crazy. 🙄 Quote
StanleySaint Posted December 19, 2025 Report Posted December 19, 2025 4 hours ago, faraway saint said: Just seen a lady on the BBC news saying that reindeer that are used at various events throughout the Christmas period are suffering from psychological stress. If that's the case I worry about Santa's reindeer as they are under REAL pressure. Worlds gone flippin crazy. 🙄 Watch Arthur Christmas, will put your mind at ease 😀 Quote
eastlandssaint Posted January 1 Report Posted January 1 Netherlands New Year chaos sees two killed by fireworks as thugs battle in the streets Quote
faraway saint Posted January 22 Report Posted January 22 24% of children starting school are not toilet trained. Let that sink in. So teachers spend over an hour every day dealing with toilet related accidents. What a society. Quote
eastlandssaint Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 Doomsday clock update sparks global concern Quote
faraway saint Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 (edited) A student at a Scottish University was, wrongly, told he hadn't gained the required grade to graduate. He then, tragically, took his own life. His mother is demanding action. As sad as this is, is it going to be a witch hunt if any student fails and takes their own life? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5016evdp2o Edited January 28 by faraway saint Quote
beyond our ken Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 55 minutes ago, faraway saint said: A student at a Scottish University was, wrongly, told he hadn't gained the required grade to graduate. He then, tragically, took his own life. His mother is demanding action. As sad as this is, is it going to be a witch hunt if any student fails and takes their own life? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5016evdp2o No, there are such things as valid & justified investigations Quote
faraway saint Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 (edited) 45 minutes ago, beyond our ken said: No, there are such things as valid & justified investigations Yawn. The point is these days every tragedy is opening the door to play the blame game. Another thing we've inherited from the good old USA. Edited January 28 by faraway saint Quote
beyond our ken Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 1 hour ago, faraway saint said: Yawn. The point is these days every tragedy is opening the door to play the blame game. Another thing we've inherited from the good old USA. Sorry, am I keeping you up? You maybe are a wee bit tired and that is why you missed the fact that the investigation has already been concluded. "A subsequent internal investigation later concluded that Ethan had been awarded the wrong grade and should have graduated with a 2:1 Honours degree. It was also revealed the mistake was not spotted by university staff, two internal exam boards, or an external exam board. A Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) review found systemic risks around academic processes and the student experience following Ethan’s death." As his mum said, the uni maintained over a significant period that the poor guy had failed when in fact he got a 2:1 (for you "university of life" types, that's pretty good going ). He was also Bi-polar, something the Uni was aware of and should have heeded. The family's solicitor will no doubt be seeking to establish a failure of a duty of care. There should be accountability as young people entrust their entire future's to these bodies that are often packed with pompous & self-seeking people posing as academics. You've a real cheek complaining about "opening the door" when you sued your employers for a payout for your injury. Why are you so bitter? You are having a go at a family that need and deserve answers. Quote
faraway saint Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 13 minutes ago, beyond our ken said: Sorry, am I keeping you up? You maybe are a wee bit tired and that is why you missed the fact that the investigation has already been concluded. "A subsequent internal investigation later concluded that Ethan had been awarded the wrong grade and should have graduated with a 2:1 Honours degree. It was also revealed the mistake was not spotted by university staff, two internal exam boards, or an external exam board. A Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) review found systemic risks around academic processes and the student experience following Ethan’s death." As his mum said, the uni maintained over a significant period that the poor guy had failed when in fact he got a 2:1 (for you "university of life" types, that's pretty good going ). He was also Bi-polar, something the Uni was aware of and should have heeded. The family's solicitor will no doubt be seeking to establish a failure of a duty of care. There should be accountability as young people entrust their entire future's to these bodies that are often packed with pompous & self-seeking people posing as academics. You've a real cheek complaining about "opening the door" when you sued your employers for a payout for your injury. Why are you so bitter? You are having a go at a family that need and deserve answers. Are you REALLY saying that this clerical error was a strong enough reason for this poor soul to take his own life? Him being bi-polar is totally irrelevant to the key point in this. Do you think, I know that's hard for you, that this was in any way, a factor in the error the university made? You, as usual, are burrowing down that rabbit hole that you thrive in. No ability to see the bigger picture, hiding behind procedures and HR bollox. Systematic of today's society. Oh by the way, my injury wasn't even in the same universe as this tragedy, but any fool would know that. Don't play the sympathy card, the family are, rightfully, distraught but there's a deeper problem here when a young man takes his own life because of a failed exam. Now run along, as usual, you're posting a lot of words with no idea what youre saying, apart from, as usual, playing the man. Remember when you used to cry about that? Quote
Rascal Posted January 29 Report Posted January 29 13 hours ago, beyond our ken said: Sorry, am I keeping you up? You maybe are a wee bit tired and that is why you missed the fact that the investigation has already been concluded. "A subsequent internal investigation later concluded that Ethan had been awarded the wrong grade and should have graduated with a 2:1 Honours degree. It was also revealed the mistake was not spotted by university staff, two internal exam boards, or an external exam board. A Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) review found systemic risks around academic processes and the student experience following Ethan’s death." As his mum said, the uni maintained over a significant period that the poor guy had failed when in fact he got a 2:1 (for you "university of life" types, that's pretty good going ). He was also Bi-polar, something the Uni was aware of and should have heeded. The family's solicitor will no doubt be seeking to establish a failure of a duty of care. There should be accountability as young people entrust their entire future's to these bodies that are often packed with pompous & self-seeking people posing as academics. You've a real cheek complaining about "opening the door" when you sued your employers for a payout for your injury. Why are you so bitter? You are having a go at a family that need and deserve answers. I feel sure that you have followed this very sad case closely and agree with what you write. Quote
beyond our ken Posted January 29 Report Posted January 29 19 hours ago, faraway saint said: Are you REALLY saying that this clerical error was a strong enough reason for this poor soul to take his own life? Him being bi-polar is totally irrelevant to the key point in this. Do you think, I know that's hard for you, that this was in any way, a factor in the error the university made? You, as usual, are burrowing down that rabbit hole that you thrive in. No ability to see the bigger picture, hiding behind procedures and HR bollox. Systematic of today's society. Oh by the way, my injury wasn't even in the same universe as this tragedy, but any fool would know that. Don't play the sympathy card, the family are, rightfully, distraught but there's a deeper problem here when a young man takes his own life because of a failed exam. Now run along, as usual, you're posting a lot of words with no idea what youre saying, apart from, as usual, playing the man. Remember when you used to cry about that? Sums you up, you continue to expose yourself at every given opportunity. Quote
faraway saint Posted January 29 Report Posted January 29 5 minutes ago, beyond our ken said: Sums you up, you continue to expose yourself at every given opportunity. Ironic. Quote
HSS Posted February 19 Report Posted February 19 (edited) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c70kjr9wjw0t HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY 😂 Edited February 19 by HSS Quote
eastlandssaint Posted February 21 Report Posted February 21 Paisley cops crackdown on shoplifting and drugs as multiple people arrested Quote
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eastlandssaint Posted February 23 Report Posted February 23 Hundreds of criminals aren't turning up for Paisley court cases | The Gazette Quote
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