Indeed. Gates was a never an amiable nerd, right from the start when Microsoft negotiated the DOS contract with IBM he was a ruthless businessman, always looking to push Microsoft's interests forward… (View Post)

The Italian broadcaster, RAI, apparently showed on screen Italy's televote results (in gross violation of the rules, which may get them a kicking from the EBU) and Israel got 39%, everyone else was i… (View Post)

Trawling for 'bent welfare scroungers' is a lot easier to spin than going after hard-working taxpayers. But sure as eggs the data will be quietly made available to HMRC and any other department that … (View Post)

Of all the shit things this government has done, this is one of the worst. It's being dressed up as a way to fight fraud, but it's not because everyone is going to be caught up. DWP gets a report fro… (View Post)

They only pay if you are caring for someone at least 35 hours per week - enough that you can't possibly also hold down a full-time job. On a per-hour basis carers get paid substantially less than the… (View Post)