@zigsteruk.bsky.social
This feels like a good point. I have similar disclaimers in reports I write (to other professionals) making it clear what my advice doesn’t cover. But I’m not sure I would have picked up the subtlety if written in a conveyancing report addressed to me.
(Obv don’t know if this phrasing was used here)
(Obv don’t know if this phrasing was used here)
..."It is expected that this sale be subject to the lower rate of SDLT however this is not tax advice and the purchaser should seek their own tax advice on the amount due" then I'd read that as advice with a butt covering disclaimer rather than a real need to seek further advice.
September 6, 2025 at 7:24 AM
This feels like a good point. I have similar disclaimers in reports I write (to other professionals) making it clear what my advice doesn’t cover. But I’m not sure I would have picked up the subtlety if written in a conveyancing report addressed to me.
(Obv don’t know if this phrasing was used here)
(Obv don’t know if this phrasing was used here)
Every time I’ve been to the US I have been staggered by the portion sizes in restaurants. Even before you get to the ingredients quality, the sheer volume of food would mean a huge quantity of calories.
Column by Tamar Haspel | Italy has a much lower obesity rate than the U.S., even though Italians enjoy multicourse meals.
Here’s why:
Here’s why:
Column | Why aren’t Italians as obese as Americans? It’s not really what they eat.
The obesity rate in Italy is far below that in the U.S., even though Italians enjoy multicourse meals involving pasta.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 2, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Every time I’ve been to the US I have been staggered by the portion sizes in restaurants. Even before you get to the ingredients quality, the sheer volume of food would mean a huge quantity of calories.
This is surprisingly mild compared to what the newspapers appear to be reporting.
Bob Vylan's speech in support of the people of Palestine spoken at Glastonbury 2025 and broadcast on the BBC
June 30, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This is surprisingly mild compared to what the newspapers appear to be reporting.
I’m reminded of the Nazi Bar story
June 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I’m reminded of the Nazi Bar story
Today is a good day to release news which might, bizarrely, be true.
Seems that all Farage’s trips to US had an actual purpose.
Clacton to all intents and purposes is - in the words of one local "about to become the 51st state" of America.
Incredible story
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/01/f...
Clacton to all intents and purposes is - in the words of one local "about to become the 51st state" of America.
Incredible story
bylinetimes.com/2025/04/01/f...
Farage Celebrates Securing Clacton 'Free Port' Coup as Part of US-UK Trade Deal
True purpose of the Reform Leader's visits to Washington revealed as Trump-backed plans to transform the Essex coastline into the '51st State' are unveiled
bylinetimes.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today is a good day to release news which might, bizarrely, be true.
More than a hint of “secret police” about this. And the US government has the brass neck to lecture others on free speech?
Not sure if this has been shared here yet, but this is video of Rumeysa Ozturk's arrest posted by WCVB. It's terrifying.
March 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM
More than a hint of “secret police” about this. And the US government has the brass neck to lecture others on free speech?
Reposted
Kemi Badenoch and four members of her Shadow Cabinet received donations from funders of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which campaigns against Net Zero
GWPF don't release details of their funding, but US tax records reveal links to the fossil fuel industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
GWPF don't release details of their funding, but US tax records reveal links to the fossil fuel industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
Kemi Badenoch Ditches Net Zero Target After Taking Donations From Funders of Tufton Street Climate Denial Group
The Conservative leader and her Shadow Net Zero Secretary took funding from key backers of lobby groups campaigning to curb action against climate change
bylinetimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Kemi Badenoch and four members of her Shadow Cabinet received donations from funders of the Global Warming Policy Foundation, which campaigns against Net Zero
GWPF don't release details of their funding, but US tax records reveal links to the fossil fuel industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
GWPF don't release details of their funding, but US tax records reveal links to the fossil fuel industry
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/18/k...
Repost with the first album you bought with your own money.
February 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Repost with the first album you bought with your own money.
February 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
George Carlin: “Think of how stupid the average person is, and realise half of them are stupider than that.”
American electorate: …
American electorate: …
a man in a purple shirt is making a funny face with the words u dumb below him
ALT: a man in a purple shirt is making a funny face with the words u dumb below him
media.tenor.com
November 6, 2024 at 10:53 AM
George Carlin: “Think of how stupid the average person is, and realise half of them are stupider than that.”
American electorate: …
American electorate: …
I’m enjoying Phrazle. I know we (UK) are going to suffer from Armerican spelling quirks but what does this phrase even mean?
Phrazle 438: 5/6
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#phrazle
solitaired.com/phrazle
Phrazle 438: 5/6
⬜⬜🟨🟨⬜ ⬜🟪⬜⬜
🟨🟨🟪⬜🟩 ⬜🟪⬜⬜
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#phrazle
solitaired.com/phrazle
Phrazle - Guess the Phrase | Solitaired.com
You have six attempts to guess the phrase. Green means the letter is in the correct spot, yellow or purple means it's in the wrong spot, and gray means it's not in the phrase.
solitaired.com
September 7, 2024 at 4:02 PM
I’m enjoying Phrazle. I know we (UK) are going to suffer from Armerican spelling quirks but what does this phrase even mean?
Phrazle 438: 5/6
⬜⬜🟨🟨⬜ ⬜🟪⬜⬜
🟨🟨🟪⬜🟩 ⬜🟪⬜⬜
🟪🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬜🟩⬜🟩
⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩
#phrazle
solitaired.com/phrazle
Phrazle 438: 5/6
⬜⬜🟨🟨⬜ ⬜🟪⬜⬜
🟨🟨🟪⬜🟩 ⬜🟪⬜⬜
🟪🟩🟩🟩🟩 ⬜🟩⬜🟩
⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩
#phrazle
solitaired.com/phrazle
Same.
I’m usually on 99+ tabs open on my iPad because I’m researching every possible option for the latest thing I absolutely *must* have that will improve my life not a jot.
I’m usually on 99+ tabs open on my iPad because I’m researching every possible option for the latest thing I absolutely *must* have that will improve my life not a jot.
What does misdirected ADHD hyperfocus look like? Today I looked at 872 bookcases and am no closer to buying a bookcase.
September 6, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Same.
I’m usually on 99+ tabs open on my iPad because I’m researching every possible option for the latest thing I absolutely *must* have that will improve my life not a jot.
I’m usually on 99+ tabs open on my iPad because I’m researching every possible option for the latest thing I absolutely *must* have that will improve my life not a jot.