JohnL

red devil Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > dbboy Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > > I suspect what they actually pocket themselves > is > > way above the figures quoted by the beeb. Bet > lots > > of those on top pay will be keeping a very low > > profile. > > Are you suggesting they are paid more by the BBC > than quoted, or earn more from other sources?... I do like crisps as a treat :) Some things on the BBC are pretty good for the regions even outside news (Dr Who and BBC Wales)

The delivery riders and other moped users had a protest yesterday. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/moped-riders-blockade-parliament-square-to-protest-against-acid-attacks-a3590651.html

Alan Medic Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > http://www.brexitrecord.com/ > > Appears to be an interesting everything to do with > Brexit site..... I'm remain but that lightning strike hints the site may not be entirely pro Brexit :)

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/if-i-can-get-acid-i-ll-use-it-selfconfessed-attacker-says-victims-deserve-to-be-targeted-a3590016.html Jesus what a tw*t and I'd chuck him in a camp with his mates and loads of acid - but notice he targets other gang members (and for some perverse reasons their girls) not innocent 40 somethings.

Who's the cabinet leaker then. is it Gove or are they all at it.

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > JohnL Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > The demographic being attacked is changing IMHO. > > > I considered myself outside the victim range > for > > years but am now wondering. > > Curious to discover why you thought you were > outside the mugging demographic in the first > place. What did you think it was? Younger people than myself - mostly teenagers (i.e. much younger than 40 somethings). But just see more and more people like me in the paper (40s & 50s). I always thought they assumed "older" people would take it to the full extent of the law so went after easier targets or rival gangs. I'm out all the time and still haven't been mugged properly (as I put earlier some boys tried to bully me to see my reaction last week - first time that has happened in 10 years). I still think these scooter muggers are different from the gangs of the past (black, blue, red, whatever) - but I've been shot down on that one before - most people believe they are the same people.

The demographic being attacked is changing IMHO. I considered myself outside the victim range for years but am now wondering. This woman of 41 was rescued when a car mounted the pavement to attack the mopeds - but thats probably illegal in itself. http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/businesswoman-breaks-ankle-after-fighting-off-gang-of-eight-moped-robbers-in-london-a3589056.html

DaveR Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > No, we don't. In particular, very few people who > are actually involved in the judicial system, or > indeed the police, have such a simplistic view. > I've posted plenty on here and rarely been accused > of being a 'luvvie liberal' but this tired > narrative about hamstrung coppers and soft judges > is a load of tosh. Sentencing for violent > offences has been getting stiffer for some years > and any acid attack is likely to get prosecuted as > s.18 (actual or attempted) for which max sentence > is life. There isn't a guideline but a couple of > cases that I've seen reported have involved double > figures prison sentences - maybe not enough to > satisfy everyone but hardly a slap on the wrist. I'm seen as liberal BUT You have to make it so robbing people like this is more risky than lucrative and the other robbers have to see that.

Sorry this makes me so angry http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/pictured-man-fatally-stabbed-in-the-neck-by-moped-muggers-a3589446.html I used to feel like I was out of the target demograph - unsure now.

titch juicy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I guess a big lesson here is you are approached by > youths asking for anything, give them it. Your > phone, wallet, bike is far less important than you > yourself. > > Perhaps consider adding cover away from the home > to your contents insurance policy too. Easy enough to say but when they are circling around you like vultures my Celtic temper comes up (even though I try so hard to be demure and charming usually). (it happened last week) I hate bullying of any sort so much I can't contain it. luckily the change in attitude so shocked them I made my get away (with a few FUs from a safe distance).

Jenny1 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > I watched David Davis' performance before the > Parliamentary select committee and found him > unprepared. Turned up today to the negotiations with no notes whilst EU team have thick folders full of notes. He had a huge grin on his face though.

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/30/europe/great-repeal-bill-henry-viii-clauses/index.html

Loz Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I see that the Great Reform Bill seeks to "restore > the sovereignty of parliament" via completely and > utterly bypassing the sovereignty of parliament to > pass thousands of laws. > > I'd be funny if it wasn't so stupid. I've not read it but I've heard about the Henry VIII clauses and not impressed with that. The Government could modify things the day after the act is passed without parliament it seems.

and as this has been said by the cabinet member for regeneration and new homes 'the authority ?supports? the Coal Line, and also called on Bluecroft to ?work with us and the Coal Line? to deliver the project.' It's worked - they now are included in the conversation.

spider69 Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > In an article in todays Southwark News regarding > the coal line the designers of the coal line have > stated > > "Although the proposed nine news houses would not > impede the coal line route, Nick and his team was > surprised his team was not consulted and was > "surprised" to learn of Bluecrofts plans only on > Monday despite details of the Coal Line proposals > being in the public domain since 2016" > > Why is the heading of this thread shown as The > Coal Line is under threat from developers? when it > appears it is not. > > Interesting article in the Southwark News which > should be read to give a better overview of the > whole matter. I think they were provoking a response - look for the post from them further down. Technically if you are not consulted by someone then in the SWOT analysis it has to go in Threat :) Quote from post earlier in the thread. "We are absolutely not against housing on this site ? in fact there is the opportunity to create something denser and much more affordable. The current scheme sits at 9 houses just below the threshold of 10 where they are obliged to provide affordable housing and they have to contribute less CIL. We simply want the developers to acknowledge that they have a duty to engage the neighbours. After all it is the neighbours that have made the neighbourhood they are profiting from."

"Government will need to be fast and flexible" Stop it !!!.

'Chocolate Orange' seems to be the latest word. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/07/12/theresa-mays-government-could-come-apart-like-chocolate-orange/

Some say "compensation" now - but just found out remuneration is broader. http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-compensation-and-vs-remuneration/.

Web Design should be attractive (we have an IT intern in at the moment - I told him about the importance of change control :) ). But every Cafe and Pub seems to have staff wanted signs up.

is anyone actually doing anything sensible here. Boris: The EU can go Whistle Barnier: The clocks ticking Damian Green: Negotiations are going very well

He's back to being a Citizen of the World then :(

Theresa Mays official majority is down by one now Anne Marie Morris has had the whip withdrawn for using the N word.

RAC is for posh nobs and AA is working class. (pride - the seven magnificent deadly sins)

We all guess Corbyn couldn't do much better in relation to Brexit - and a lot of people now seem to want to remain, but at least he's not saying too much about it, just letting May deal with it as the economy gets worse. I suspect Corbyn supports Brexit in order to set up his ideals without outside interference, it seems however that Socialism to some extent is making a come back.

titch juicy Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > JohnL Wrote: > -------------------------------------------------- > ----- > > Johnson isn't keeping quiet. He's told the EU > > they can "Go Whistle" for their divorce > > settlement > > > > > https://blogs.spectator.co.uk/2017/07/boris-johnso > > > > n-tells-the-eu-to-go-whistle-on-brexit-divorce-bil > > > l/# > > > Yes, I posted the same. > > > Also; > > "We have worked up a 'no deal' alternative in some > detail" David Davis 12/06/2017 > > "There is no plan for 'no deal'" Boris Johnson > 11/07/2017 Corbyn is still playing it smart but polite Ukip spokesman Gerard Batten: 'The UK does not owe the EU ?a penny?'. Corbyn: ?pay what we are legally required to pay, but nothing beyond that".