Big Iain
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Pronouncing the letter H as haitch - ITS PRONOUNCED AITCH!!!!! - no H at the beginning.🤯
December 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Pronouncing the letter H as haitch - ITS PRONOUNCED AITCH!!!!! - no H at the beginning.🤯
I hate it when scientists use obscure technical terms like "nobber"
December 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I hate it when scientists use obscure technical terms like "nobber"
There isn't a "queue" - the EU would not deny the UK membership while they waited for Ukraine. Having said that, I agree with you generally - it would take a long time - quite possibly longer than Ukraine.
November 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
There isn't a "queue" - the EU would not deny the UK membership while they waited for Ukraine. Having said that, I agree with you generally - it would take a long time - quite possibly longer than Ukraine.
It’s not case sensitive when used for email, but your email address is often used as a username - in that case it could be case sensitive- so the customers aren’t as daft as you make out.
October 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It’s not case sensitive when used for email, but your email address is often used as a username - in that case it could be case sensitive- so the customers aren’t as daft as you make out.
The policy was kicked of by the Conservatives - so basically any MP
August 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The policy was kicked of by the Conservatives - so basically any MP
Just logged out from my desktop and back in with no problems. They just released an iPad version of the app yesterday that uses the same process as the desktop app - they may be having higher than normal traffic.
May 28, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Just logged out from my desktop and back in with no problems. They just released an iPad version of the app yesterday that uses the same process as the desktop app - they may be having higher than normal traffic.
and described here being applied on the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme aprs.scot/news/what-ha...
What Happened to Deposit Return? Action to Protect Rural Scotland
What happened to deposit return to move from a point where there was near universal support, to where we are today?
aprs.scot
March 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
and described here being applied on the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme aprs.scot/news/what-ha...
and applied to the UK deposit return scheme in this article inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Your can of Diet Coke may soon go up by 24p, claims drinks industry – here’s why
The UK is bringing in a new scheme to boost recycling and cut down on littering
inews.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
and applied to the UK deposit return scheme in this article inews.co.uk/news/politic...
and exactly the same tactics used in this article - inews.co.uk/news/environ...
Inside the 'bitter' battle against UK's first new national park in years
The plan to give Galloway in Scotland special status has sparked a backlash from ‘livid’ residents and farmers - but others say it will bring jobs
inews.co.uk
March 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
and exactly the same tactics used in this article - inews.co.uk/news/environ...
Exactly the tactics described in this article - aprs.scot/news/environ...
Environmental campaigning in the age of misinformation - Action to Protect Rural Scotland
As people in Galloway, and further afield, are being asked to contribute their views on a new National Park to the official consultation, our Director, Kat Jones, contemplates the campaign that is bei...
aprs.scot
March 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Exactly the tactics described in this article - aprs.scot/news/environ...
Also concerned that Trump and Musk are vindictive enough to give Russia full access while blocking Ukraine
February 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Also concerned that Trump and Musk are vindictive enough to give Russia full access while blocking Ukraine
Biggest concern is the US turning off Starlink - there’s no European alternative. Fortunately I think Galileo can replace GPS.
February 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Biggest concern is the US turning off Starlink - there’s no European alternative. Fortunately I think Galileo can replace GPS.
Had the cat on my knee on a long journey along twisty roads on west coast of Scotland in Renault 12 estate with very soft suspension. Threw up on the cat which panicked and ran around the car trailing puke everywhere - to this day, don't know how my dad kept control
February 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Had the cat on my knee on a long journey along twisty roads on west coast of Scotland in Renault 12 estate with very soft suspension. Threw up on the cat which panicked and ran around the car trailing puke everywhere - to this day, don't know how my dad kept control
Having said that, if was involved in some of the activities Musk/Trump are gunning for (e.g. DEI), I would want ADP activated - as I said in my follow up post, I don't agree with the UK governments actions in forcing its removal. But its not the wholesale trashing of Apple UK users security
February 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Having said that, if was involved in some of the activities Musk/Trump are gunning for (e.g. DEI), I would want ADP activated - as I said in my follow up post, I don't agree with the UK governments actions in forcing its removal. But its not the wholesale trashing of Apple UK users security
All users using ADP would be madness. Using ADP hugely increases the risk of losing access to all your data. as it requires much more onerous activity at the user end, backing up keys. For most users it's more important that Apple can help recover access when they forget their password or PIN code.
February 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
All users using ADP would be madness. Using ADP hugely increases the risk of losing access to all your data. as it requires much more onerous activity at the user end, backing up keys. For most users it's more important that Apple can help recover access when they forget their password or PIN code.
I don’t agree with Labour’s action - but there’s a hell of a lot of needless pearl clutching going on about the impact
February 22, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I don’t agree with Labour’s action - but there’s a hell of a lot of needless pearl clutching going on about the impact
Except all they’ve done is turned of Advanced Data Protection. A tiny proportion of Apple users would have had it switched on - so actually probably less than 5% of that 45% have been impacted.
No need to scaremonger
No need to scaremonger
February 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Except all they’ve done is turned of Advanced Data Protection. A tiny proportion of Apple users would have had it switched on - so actually probably less than 5% of that 45% have been impacted.
No need to scaremonger
No need to scaremonger
Where is your quote from? - it's not from the BBC article. UK users data will still be encrypted - but the key will be held by Apple rather than the user - this is the case for the vast majority of Apple users worldwide. I don't like removal of ADP, but there's an awful lot of scaremongering.
February 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Where is your quote from? - it's not from the BBC article. UK users data will still be encrypted - but the key will be held by Apple rather than the user - this is the case for the vast majority of Apple users worldwide. I don't like removal of ADP, but there's an awful lot of scaremongering.
I'd have to get up early every Sunday and work Christmas Day - not for me. Maybe they would negotiate - move church services to Thursday's and shift the Christmas Day service to the day after boxing day (I never do much on that day anyway - still want at least double time though).
February 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I'd have to get up early every Sunday and work Christmas Day - not for me. Maybe they would negotiate - move church services to Thursday's and shift the Christmas Day service to the day after boxing day (I never do much on that day anyway - still want at least double time though).
I know, all this fuss over a big hole and few pipes
January 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I know, all this fuss over a big hole and few pipes
Thanks for the tip-off! - subscribed.
January 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thanks for the tip-off! - subscribed.
Same paper on the Galloway National Park - exactly the tactics described:-
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
Inside the 'bitter' battle against UK's first new national park in years
The plan to give Galloway in Scotland special status has sparked a backlash from ‘livid’ residents and farmers - but others say it will bring jobs
inews.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Same paper on the Galloway National Park - exactly the tactics described:-
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
inews.co.uk/news/environ...
Already seeing this with the UK deposit return scheme - article in the I yesterday:-
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Your can of Diet Coke may soon go up by 24p, claims drinks industry – here’s why
The UK is bringing in a new scheme to boost recycling and cut down on littering
inews.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Already seeing this with the UK deposit return scheme - article in the I yesterday:-
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...