Difficult to retain, on a fusiform and streamlined body with no external neck because of adipose tissue aka blubber. #impressed (View Post)

One thing I learnt at work* was (as well as treat HR with respect) be polite and friendly to the security staff. Quite apart from common humanity, they were apt to be *much* more helpful as a result.… (View Post)

The point about the divine wind is that it succeeded twice (1274, 1281 on checking). Failed once (1944-45). Admittedly a 1 in 3 failure rate - not satisfactory. (View Post)

Re the SNP - that evidence you adduce was 2019! An election and a FM ago! Not going to happen this side of the next election. But the issue is being reviewed. https://www.healthandcare.scot/stories/4… (View Post)

OTOH the prescription system in Scotland was massively simplified when the SG realised that much of the bureaucracy was focussed on the paying minority of users - the majority tended to be old with m… (View Post)