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@julianyon Manchester, UK

It was obvious sarcasm :) Copyright was originally devised to protect artists but as with all things it's been hijacked by capital.

5:43PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " I've had it with the “copyright industry”. Trying to stop libraries now? Where do they think students are going to get the money? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Yup. It's all part of the illusion that they're actually earning their salaries.

12:42PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " Genuine question: what's in the magic spray? What makes people stop going "OOH MY INJURY" and play on so quickly? " -Asked by @stavvers

@julianyon Manchester, UK

"Active" ingredient is typically something like menthol.

12:32PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " Genuine question: what's in the magic spray? What makes people stop going "OOH MY INJURY" and play on so quickly? " -Asked by @stavvers

@julianyon Manchester, UK

You can buy freeze sprays and heat sprays that do nothing except cause a cold/warm feeling. But they're surprisingly helpful.

12:31PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " Genuine question: what's in the magic spray? What makes people stop going "OOH MY INJURY" and play on so quickly? " -Asked by @stavvers

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I'd be willing to bet it's a placebo.

12:26PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " Genuine question: what's in the magic spray? What makes people stop going "OOH MY INJURY" and play on so quickly? " -Asked by @stavvers

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Currently 4. During our worst period (so far) we met all 7. We're so evil for being in poverty.

12:02PM Sun, June 10 2012

In reply to: " Incidentally, our household scored 4 out of seven on the list of criteria for “troubled families”. How did you do? " -Asked by @DocHackenbush

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I feel really sad for my US friends over that. We're facing the destruction of our healthcare system. They've never had one.

8:30PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " It's not a good reflection on the USA that reëlecting Obama is their best option, is it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Though I find myself desperately wishing that Cameron had chosen that option :(

8:17PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " It's not a good reflection on the USA that reëlecting Obama is their best option, is it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Yeah. I think that's what critics don't get. Think about John Major's minority government. Similar situation. Powerless.

8:17PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " It's not a good reflection on the USA that reëlecting Obama is their best option, is it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

That's what I'm thinking. It's him and his ineffectual efforts (but at least he tries) or the conservative nutters.

8:06PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " It's not a good reflection on the USA that reëlecting Obama is their best option, is it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

On the other hand, at least you've had a black president, and he's tried. We've had a woman PM. But she was horrible.

8:05PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " It's not a good reflection on the USA that reëlecting Obama is their best option, is it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

And yes, your Congress are mental. :(

7:56PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " It's not a good reflection on the USA that reëlecting Obama is their best option, is it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I'm not trying to be unfair to him. We have Cameron & Clegg, after all. I see the UK as being just as screwed as the US.

7:56PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " It's not a good reflection on the USA that reëlecting Obama is their best option, is it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@trabasack I say tyousday, tyouna, tyounick etc. The ch- pronunciation was common in some places I've lived.

6:53PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " Silly question perhaps but how do you say Tuesday? I realised not that long ago that I say 'chooseday' / 'chewsday' #deaf " -Asked by @sophwarnes

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

At the time of the Pet Shop Boys, the "intellectual property" lie was just starting to propagate. Music was still about music.

5:38PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " Why don't we have bands like the Pet Shop Boys anymore? #BBC2 " -Asked by @langtry_girl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I suspect that there are many talented musicians who, just like me, wouldn't work for the "copyright industry" for any price.

5:37PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " Why don't we have bands like the Pet Shop Boys anymore? #BBC2 " -Asked by @langtry_girl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Asked my wife to get me some pot plant and she came home with a bay tree. Tried asking for weed and got a dandelion.

4:11PM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " My aunt has asked me to look after her pot plants while she's on holiday. I'm confused, they aren't in pots and why are they in the roof? " -Asked by @matofcourse

@julianyon Manchester, UK

And I understand there have been studies that have shown swearing to be better than placebo words for pain management.

11:19AM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " Why does swearing help to express an emotion better than saying any other word? " -Asked by @spackmanjackman

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I'm not an expert on this, but I think breaking a taboo is itself an emotional act, so it connects at a fundamental level.

11:18AM Sat, June 09 2012

In reply to: " Why does swearing help to express an emotion better than saying any other word? " -Asked by @spackmanjackman

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Thanks. I wasn't sure who to ask. Should have thought of you really!

8:11AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " I don't speak any tonal languages. How does music work when pitch affects meaning? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Basically it means anyone can be placed under house arrest because they didn't willingly do something that a state asked them to do

8:07AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " This Justice for Ched and Justice for Assange stuff. How can all of these people KNOW? " -Asked by @LFBarfe

@julianyon Manchester, UK

If we say "he should have gone voluntarily", but then arrest him when he doesn't, it's not voluntary, is it?

8:06AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " This Justice for Ched and Justice for Assange stuff. How can all of these people KNOW? " -Asked by @LFBarfe

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I'm sure you can see where that logic leads. There was a legal procedure with which Sweden failed to correctly comply.

8:05AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " This Justice for Ched and Justice for Assange stuff. How can all of these people KNOW? " -Asked by @LFBarfe

@julianyon Manchester, UK

In the case of Assange, there is a justice issue. However, it's not the one that people think.

7:57AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " This Justice for Ched and Justice for Assange stuff. How can all of these people KNOW? " -Asked by @LFBarfe

@julianyon Manchester, UK

In 2002 the government didn't whip up a nationalist frenzy to distract people from reality.

7:13AM Sat, June 02 2012

In reply to: " Why is there so much excitement about this diamond jubilee. 2002 was dead in comparison? " -Asked by @braintree_

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Ah. I didn't see that. Difficult times :/

2:53PM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " What do people think of benzodiazapenes for short-term management of stress-induced depressive crisis? #depression #ukmh #mhuk " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Stress-crisis follows similar pathology to panic, so it could help. I took diazepam briefly after a police related incident.

2:46PM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " What do people think of benzodiazapenes for short-term management of stress-induced depressive crisis? #depression #ukmh #mhuk " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I'd advise caution. Can actually worsen depressive mood. Helpful for anxiety, though.

2:38PM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " What do people think of benzodiazapenes for short-term management of stress-induced depressive crisis? #depression #ukmh #mhuk " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

We don't technically need an executive at all. In theory all legislation could be private member's bills.

11:50AM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " To make politics & Government fair we must address a basic question: why are senior politicians disproportionately likely to be wealthy? " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Obviously enough, because they would have done themselves out of a job if they did.

11:44AM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " To make politics & Government fair we must address a basic question: why are senior politicians disproportionately likely to be wealthy? " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Though I didn't realise it at the time, NuLab had the right idea with devolution. But they never followed it to its conclusion.

11:43AM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " To make politics & Government fair we must address a basic question: why are senior politicians disproportionately likely to be wealthy? " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I don't see more big democracy as the answer. Every model ultimately concentrates power in the hands of a few.

11:42AM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " To make politics & Government fair we must address a basic question: why are senior politicians disproportionately likely to be wealthy? " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

In the space of a few decades we overthrew two kings, and yet remain a monarchy. Absolutely ridiculous.

11:35AM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " To make politics & Government fair we must address a basic question: why are senior politicians disproportionately likely to be wealthy? " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Unfortunately, those who have the power to change the system are the ones with the most to lose by changing it.

11:33AM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " To make politics & Government fair we must address a basic question: why are senior politicians disproportionately likely to be wealthy? " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

If ministers were paid minimum wage, none of the current lot would be interested.

11:29AM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " To make politics & Government fair we must address a basic question: why are senior politicians disproportionately likely to be wealthy? " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

One obvious factor is that money and power disproportionately attracts people who are motivated by money and power.

11:29AM Thu, May 31 2012

In reply to: " To make politics & Government fair we must address a basic question: why are senior politicians disproportionately likely to be wealthy? " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

The @redscarebot can be a laugh, because it always triggers when you least expect it.

9:30AM Sat, May 19 2012

In reply to: " Still testing out this RT bot idea. Can anyone give me a #trabasack or a #trabasaxon tweet please? " -Asked by @trabasack

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Haha! Yes, that's pretty unambiguous :)

8:59AM Sat, May 19 2012

In reply to: " Mild firting with male geek not so good if they're not married and interested in you. Yeah, I know, my life is weird. How do peeps do this? " -Asked by @AM_Samp

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Hell, I've said "I'm straight" to a guy before and it hasn't stopped him from interpreting it as a challenge...

8:36AM Sat, May 19 2012

In reply to: " Mild firting with male geek not so good if they're not married and interested in you. Yeah, I know, my life is weird. How do peeps do this? " -Asked by @AM_Samp

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I'm suggesting that the other party may not realise it's a line. You may just be being honest about your status.

8:35AM Sat, May 19 2012

In reply to: " Mild firting with male geek not so good if they're not married and interested in you. Yeah, I know, my life is weird. How do peeps do this? " -Asked by @AM_Samp

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@AM_Samp Surely "monogamous" is more relevant than "married"? Not all marriages are entirely exclusive (some not at all).

8:21AM Sat, May 19 2012

In reply to: " Mild firting with male geek not so good if they're not married and interested in you. Yeah, I know, my life is weird. How do peeps do this? " -Asked by @AM_Samp

@julianyon Manchester, UK

RT bots are annoying :-p #trabasack

8:01AM Sat, May 19 2012

In reply to: " Still testing out this RT bot idea. Can anyone give me a #trabasack or a #trabasaxon tweet please? " -Asked by @trabasack

@julianyon Manchester, UK

That doesn't sound good. See a doctor.

5:41AM Sun, May 13 2012

In reply to: " I have a headache...Why doesn't morphine touch it? Also I keep losing the use of my left arm, has anyone else had this? " -Asked by @Loudarby

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

Unlike those other, moral and compassionate saints in Tory leadership?

6:36PM Sat, May 05 2012

In reply to: " How does a tactless, offensive man like IDS get so near the top of his party? He must be ruthless. " -Asked by @trabasack

@julianyon Manchester, UK

We're by Trafford Bar, Longford ward.

6:35AM Thu, May 03 2012

In reply to: " How is that ever going to happen when the most vocal activists don't make that visible statement when they have the chance? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I filled in my census truthfully, but in the most annoying way possible. Wanted to make them work for the intrusion.

6:25AM Thu, May 03 2012

In reply to: " How is that ever going to happen when the most vocal activists don't make that visible statement when they have the chance? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Because he is a puppet. Unfortunately for him, the strings are frayed and the puppeteer is looking for a replacement.

7:17AM Wed, April 25 2012

In reply to: " Cameron would appear stronger if he sacked someone occasionally. Why doesn't he? #pmqs " -Asked by @latentexistence

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I would doubt it, due to the way cancer works, but it's not specifically mentioned anywhere I've ever checked.

10:23AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Does anyone know if you can still give blood if you have cancer? " -Asked by @tired_laura

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Unfortunately unless the govt is accountable to someone they will always find ways to play the system & ignore consultation

6:50AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Seriously, can someone pls explain what is would be so wrong (for our country) with an elected upper house? " -Asked by @humphreycushion

@julianyon Manchester, UK

But it's a fundamentally flawed idea. Don't know why more people can't see that. As you say, a waste of money.

6:12AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Seriously, can someone pls explain what is would be so wrong (for our country) with an elected upper house? " -Asked by @humphreycushion

@julianyon Manchester, UK

2nd house is supposed to be a safety net, to revise/reword/block crap legislation proposed by the clowns in the 1st house.

6:11AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Seriously, can someone pls explain what is would be so wrong (for our country) with an elected upper house? " -Asked by @humphreycushion

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It's a particular issue in a country where most politicians are childish, tribal and obstinate. Like ours are.

6:02AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Seriously, can someone pls explain what is would be so wrong (for our country) with an elected upper house? " -Asked by @humphreycushion

@julianyon Manchester, UK

When government controls 2nd house, it might as well not exist. When opposition controls, you get stalemates/deadlocks.

6:00AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Seriously, can someone pls explain what is would be so wrong (for our country) with an elected upper house? " -Asked by @humphreycushion

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Not defending the current (crap) system at all, but there are practical problems with an elected bicameral legislature.

5:59AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Seriously, can someone pls explain what is would be so wrong (for our country) with an elected upper house? " -Asked by @humphreycushion

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Thanks. Have passed that on. Can't think straight to search for myself :/

5:32AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Urgent: does anyone know a good online resource for drawing up a will in a hurry? not for me personally. " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Noted, thank you. I'll pass that on. Unfortunately this is an emergency situation :/

5:26AM Sat, April 21 2012

In reply to: " Urgent: does anyone know a good online resource for drawing up a will in a hurry? not for me personally. " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

You do know that #latex is probably read by people with a different obsession?...

7:13PM Fri, April 20 2012

In reply to: " Why can I never remember which is which of the quote and quotation environments? #latex " -Asked by @narco_sam

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Just stab the bastard in the guts, twist the blade, then cut off his fingers so he can't phone for help.

9:26PM Fri, March 23 2012

In reply to: " 0120am why do I have to put up with c*nt nextdoor SLAMMING HIS DOOR? #noisehell #Eastbourne #disabilityhate #mecfs I CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE " -Asked by @opinion8ed_dyke

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I've swallowed the Little Book of Calm! (Sorry)

11:51AM Mon, November 28 2011

In reply to: " A few weeks ago someone tweeted a link to a tiny book about panic attacks. Does anyone know what that was? " -Asked by @latentexistence

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@latentexistence If you want to scare yourself, compare the ids of 2 tweets around 24h apart. Twitter's scaling reqs are insane

4:50PM Wed, November 23 2011

In reply to: " Why does @twitter stop counting after 100 retweets? " -Asked by @latentexistence

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Does it matter? As long as something is in as-new condition and covered by its as-new warranty, you're getting the same thing

11:54AM Tue, November 15 2011

In reply to: " Ok, so when i buy something from Amazon, how do i know it's new or second hand? No plastic covers anymore. " -Asked by @orthoticsMike

@julianyon Manchester, UK

But otherwise, yes. Different definition to us, same effect.

9:08AM Fri, November 11 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me the time difference between Ireland and Lagos please? " -Asked by @owlbird

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Technically no. Irish Standard Time (IST) is currently the same as CET, but it has previously been defined differently.

9:08AM Fri, November 11 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me the time difference between Ireland and Lagos please? " -Asked by @owlbird

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@owlbird Ireland's time is defined as the reverse of the UK. IST is the summer time. They then subtract one (to GMT) for winter.

9:02AM Fri, November 11 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me the time difference between Ireland and Lagos please? " -Asked by @owlbird

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Time zones can be confusing because so many countries aren't in the one they're supposed to be in.

8:59AM Fri, November 11 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me the time difference between Ireland and Lagos please? " -Asked by @owlbird

@julianyon Manchester, UK

That's from googling for "what is the time difference between Ireland and Lagos" :-p

8:49AM Fri, November 11 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me the time difference between Ireland and Lagos please? " -Asked by @owlbird

@julianyon Manchester, UK

http://t.co/sKCjYxrp

8:48AM Fri, November 11 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me the time difference between Ireland and Lagos please? " -Asked by @owlbird

@julianyon Manchester, UK

America has never had an aristocracy. Our "middle class" excludes landed gentry but includes other independently wealthy.

1:01PM Sun, November 06 2011

In reply to: " Can someone remind me When the US talk about middle class, in what way is that different from how term is used in UK? " -Asked by @rattlecans

@julianyon Manchester, UK

The victors were twats.

1:33PM Wed, November 02 2011

In reply to: " Why does Churchill get quoted so much more than Hitler? They were both gits. " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@fionamayhem Non-industry folks who see their lifestyle under threat? Not everyone cares about future generations.

4:56AM Mon, October 31 2011

In reply to: " Why are climate change sceptics so opposed to renewable energy sources? Surely fossil fuels are running out either way? " -Asked by @Mediocredave

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

You may notice a degree of correlation between the "sceptics" and the people who make money from fossil fuels.

4:39AM Mon, October 31 2011

In reply to: " Why are climate change sceptics so opposed to renewable energy sources? Surely fossil fuels are running out either way? " -Asked by @Mediocredave

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

He's probably got a private list called "People Who Talk About Me" and you're in it.

12:22PM Mon, October 24 2011

In reply to: " Why does Sunny always pick on me to say that stuff to? (really, I tweeted about him, what, twice? today) " -Asked by @LissyNumber

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

Because he's a dick.

12:22PM Mon, October 24 2011

In reply to: " Why does Sunny always pick on me to say that stuff to? (really, I tweeted about him, what, twice? today) " -Asked by @LissyNumber

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

I've just RT'd a link to a video - it's Citibank in NYC

6:35PM Sat, October 15 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone have any sources for rumours about protestors being arrested for collectively closing bank accounts? " -Asked by @sanabituranima

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@spackmanjackman i.e. it's a means to an end, not the end itself.

11:20AM Wed, October 12 2011

In reply to: " Why does everyone keep talking about democracy? We aren't a democracy. We're a republic. And we all know how well those work... " -Asked by @Scriptrix

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@spackmanjackman I'm pro-republic only in so far as it's a step on the road to dismantling the state entirely.

11:19AM Wed, October 12 2011

In reply to: " Why does everyone keep talking about democracy? We aren't a democracy. We're a republic. And we all know how well those work... " -Asked by @Scriptrix

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Aye. They were certainly different times. And this is what we aspire to? Pfft.

11:18AM Wed, October 12 2011

In reply to: " Why does everyone keep talking about democracy? We aren't a democracy. We're a republic. And we all know how well those work... " -Asked by @Scriptrix

@julianyon Manchester, UK

In that regard, yes. But Athens was a small democracy - the only type that can ever work. And Rome used to be a kingdom...

10:41AM Wed, October 12 2011

In reply to: " Why does everyone keep talking about democracy? We aren't a democracy. We're a republic. And we all know how well those work... " -Asked by @Scriptrix

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Eh? Since when did any republic have a monarch and a house of lords?

10:15AM Wed, October 12 2011

In reply to: " Why does everyone keep talking about democracy? We aren't a democracy. We're a republic. And we all know how well those work... " -Asked by @Scriptrix

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Well, you asked for online and I linked something that wasn't, hence my apology.

10:18AM Thu, October 06 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone know of free online games I can use to improve my typing speed (and procrastinate)? " -Asked by @sanabituranima

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Sorry :(

10:12AM Thu, October 06 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone know of free online games I can use to improve my typing speed (and procrastinate)? " -Asked by @sanabituranima

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Not online, but free: http://t.co/KVaHs3Jd

9:55AM Thu, October 06 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone know of free online games I can use to improve my typing speed (and procrastinate)? " -Asked by @sanabituranima

@julianyon Manchester, UK

So it builds up in layers rather than mostly passing straight through? (I'm guessing)

12:43PM Mon, October 03 2011

In reply to: " Why does it have to be drunk "slowly over an hour and a half"? Blegh. " -Asked by @DocHackenbush

@julianyon Manchester, UK

We all use xubuntu in this house. I do have a Windows PC but I don't let the wife and kids use it ;)

9:32AM Sat, September 10 2011

In reply to: " Attempting reformat old laptop so I can lend it to the teenager for his homework. How do I er, make sure there's nothing inappropriate left? " -Asked by @BendyGirl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@BendyGirl @latentexistence You forgot the bit where you discover your wireless isn't supported.

9:16AM Sat, September 10 2011

In reply to: " Attempting reformat old laptop so I can lend it to the teenager for his homework. How do I er, make sure there's nothing inappropriate left? " -Asked by @BendyGirl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It's a Unix/Linux command that overwrites your pr0n with random crap. @latentexistence

9:08AM Sat, September 10 2011

In reply to: " Attempting reformat old laptop so I can lend it to the teenager for his homework. How do I er, make sure there's nothing inappropriate left? " -Asked by @BendyGirl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

dd if=/dev/urandom of=/dev/sda # may be a touch too technical for @bendygirl

9:00AM Sat, September 10 2011

In reply to: " Attempting reformat old laptop so I can lend it to the teenager for his homework. How do I er, make sure there's nothing inappropriate left? " -Asked by @BendyGirl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Maniacal laughter is my favourite kind.

3:08PM Tue, August 23 2011

In reply to: " why does my former employer still think I work for them? " -Asked by @DisabilityXpert

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Are they paying you?

3:04PM Tue, August 23 2011

In reply to: " why does my former employer still think I work for them? " -Asked by @DisabilityXpert

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Not helpful for you, but during my veggie period I found myself having to put a very injured bird out of its misery. Not nice.

11:37AM Mon, August 22 2011

In reply to: " I found a really ill/dying bird when walking the dogs. Have brought it home. Does anyone have any ideas about how to save it? " -Asked by @LissyNumber

@julianyon Manchester, UK

And although I haven't ever needed to, I suppose (c) something that could get me in a lot of trouble. If I actually cared.

10:13AM Mon, August 22 2011

In reply to: " What is the etiquette about deleting own tweets? Only the 2nd time I've done it (I think) & both times felt need to admit it pre-emptively. " -Asked by @Morus1516

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I mostly delete (a) typos that I correct immediately, (b) tweets that could be read entirely wrongly, that I notice by myself.

10:12AM Mon, August 22 2011

In reply to: " What is the etiquette about deleting own tweets? Only the 2nd time I've done it (I think) & both times felt need to admit it pre-emptively. " -Asked by @Morus1516

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Vodafone used to call it a VAG. Seriously. Think it's something like SureSignal now.

7:19AM Tue, August 16 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone know what those thingummy's you plug into your broadband to improve the mobile phone signal are called please? #yesiamstupid " -Asked by @BendyGirl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

You'll find a lot of ME and fibro folk if you look through my follower/ing lists.

1:14PM Sun, August 14 2011

In reply to: " Looking to find tweeps currently coping with ME/who have had ME in the past. Any ideas who to follow? " -Asked by @Glitterblog

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I've never been dx with ME but I do have fibro which is pretty similar. @Glitterblog @latentexistence @JTLovell1979

1:12PM Sun, August 14 2011

In reply to: " Looking to find tweeps currently coping with ME/who have had ME in the past. Any ideas who to follow? " -Asked by @Glitterblog

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@d_incurable We have some similarly dangerous laws here. Bad, bad times. :(

11:30AM Sat, July 30 2011

In reply to: " So, friends, if the US defaults does anyone know what effect this will have on us here in the UK? " -Asked by @d_incurable

@julianyon Manchester, UK

That's what I see too. And it's driven by fear of the economic unknown. We need to convince people not to be afraid.

11:23AM Sat, July 30 2011

In reply to: " So, friends, if the US defaults does anyone know what effect this will have on us here in the UK? " -Asked by @d_incurable

@julianyon Manchester, UK

There are many who would say it is. But I am hoping for a collapse because the alternatives don't bear thinking about.

11:19AM Sat, July 30 2011

In reply to: " So, friends, if the US defaults does anyone know what effect this will have on us here in the UK? " -Asked by @d_incurable

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It'd give us an excuse to do the same. I'm not an economist but I reckon if enough countries do it the impact will be lessened.

11:14AM Sat, July 30 2011

In reply to: " So, friends, if the US defaults does anyone know what effect this will have on us here in the UK? " -Asked by @d_incurable

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I appreciate that getting babies to take semi-solids is one of those "easier said than done" things.

5:45PM Sun, July 24 2011

In reply to: " Anyone have any ideas for helping babies with reflux? Gaviscon does not work. " -Asked by @spackmanjackman

@julianyon Manchester, UK

If it's not lactose intolerance, if you can supplement his main feed with a little fromage frais that might help.

5:45PM Sun, July 24 2011

In reply to: " Anyone have any ideas for helping babies with reflux? Gaviscon does not work. " -Asked by @spackmanjackman

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Have you talked to a doctor about it? Could indicate lactose intolerance or even coeliac disease.

5:29PM Sun, July 24 2011

In reply to: " Anyone have any ideas for helping babies with reflux? Gaviscon does not work. " -Asked by @spackmanjackman

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Our two weren't interested in dummies or bottles. Only wanted the real deal. Properly messed up our plans to share feeding.

5:24PM Sun, July 24 2011

In reply to: " Anyone have any ideas for helping babies with reflux? Gaviscon does not work. " -Asked by @spackmanjackman

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Milk!

5:15PM Sun, July 24 2011

In reply to: " Anyone have any ideas for helping babies with reflux? Gaviscon does not work. " -Asked by @spackmanjackman

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Surely that depends on whether you want to marry your suitor?

2:52PM Fri, July 22 2011

In reply to: " Ummm how do i respond to this? “@mugmaggot: @auntie_loulou a woman with financial sense! can we get married or something?” " -Asked by @tired_laura

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Is it a redirect from a page that previously existed? Could be a caching issue.

8:18AM Fri, July 22 2011

In reply to: " Grrr, why does IE not like my 301 redirect? Everyone else is fine... " -Asked by @penelopeelse

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It's when I ask for that assurance from her that she tends to freak out. She sees it as an attack instead of my cry for help.

8:20AM Tue, July 19 2011

In reply to: " S gets upset without warning and starts punching herself in the head. 3 runs away crying. How do I even start to deal with that? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

She is in severe emotional distress. But she holds me responsible for that and tells everyone I'm a bastard.

8:17AM Tue, July 19 2011

In reply to: " S gets upset without warning and starts punching herself in the head. 3 runs away crying. How do I even start to deal with that? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

If I thought it would work I'd give it try.

8:07AM Tue, July 19 2011

In reply to: " S gets upset without warning and starts punching herself in the head. 3 runs away crying. How do I even start to deal with that? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

http://j.mp/on1OB8

6:42PM Sat, July 16 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone have a source for the phrase "We asked for bread and you give us stone", uttered at the Cenotaph? Enquiring minds want to know. " -Asked by @Mediocredave

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Or Matthew 7:9

6:41PM Sat, July 16 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone have a source for the phrase "We asked for bread and you give us stone", uttered at the Cenotaph? Enquiring minds want to know. " -Asked by @Mediocredave

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It's biblical. Luke 11:11

6:41PM Sat, July 16 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone have a source for the phrase "We asked for bread and you give us stone", uttered at the Cenotaph? Enquiring minds want to know. " -Asked by @Mediocredave

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I like it, but obviously the developer in me is picking up on rough edges. Don't forget it's beta, it will change.

6:43AM Sat, July 09 2011

In reply to: " I'm on Google+. How do I link to my profile? " -Asked by @NatalieDzerins

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It sucks as a user experience, so I'm going to leave feedback saying so.

6:38AM Sat, July 09 2011

In reply to: " I'm on Google+. How do I link to my profile? " -Asked by @NatalieDzerins

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Go to your profile. Click "view profile as" and then "anyone on the web". Check out the URL. e.g. Me: http://t.co/lVnRg6z

6:37AM Sat, July 09 2011

In reply to: " I'm on Google+. How do I link to my profile? " -Asked by @NatalieDzerins

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I have so had it with FB.

6:33PM Thu, July 07 2011

In reply to: " And how do I fix it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

ta

6:32PM Thu, July 07 2011

In reply to: " And how do I fix it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I heard it was defeated, but I don't have a reference.

2:02PM Tue, July 05 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me what happened to @stellacreasy 's credit reg bill? " -Asked by @suey2y

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@philipdaviesmp You presume right.

10:33AM Mon, July 04 2011

In reply to: " Why doesn't Cameron appoint just @philipdaviesmp as Minister for Discrimination and be done with it? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

We have a winner. #googleplus RT @LyleD4D: @julianyon : Bollocks ?

8:48AM Wed, June 29 2011

In reply to: " Lazyweb: Who would like to tell me what Google+ is in ≤ 140 characters? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

golfclap Well done Google.

8:34AM Wed, June 29 2011

In reply to: " Lazyweb: Who would like to tell me what Google+ is in ≤ 140 characters? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@maznu Oh. I see. #fail

8:30AM Wed, June 29 2011

In reply to: " Lazyweb: Who would like to tell me what Google+ is in ≤ 140 characters? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Sadly not :(

3:07PM Tue, June 28 2011

In reply to: " Why doesn't Greece devolve back into City states? No country, no debt. Can reform as "The country formerly known as Greece" at a later point " -Asked by @patlockley

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I could live with that happening here. An independent Republic of Mancunia would be perfect.

3:01PM Tue, June 28 2011

In reply to: " Why doesn't Greece devolve back into City states? No country, no debt. Can reform as "The country formerly known as Greece" at a later point " -Asked by @patlockley

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Caffeine might work for you. It certainly doesn't for me. When I say "fatigue" I mean concrete blocks strapped to my limbs.

10:21AM Sun, June 26 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me what I object to more, pain or fatigue? " -Asked by @tired_laura

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

Fatigue. There's no such thing as fatiguekillers.

10:16AM Sun, June 26 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me what I object to more, pain or fatigue? " -Asked by @tired_laura

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

They do actually outsource a lot of stuff. e.g. most of the non-medical staff in the Manchester hospitals are Sodexo.

1:06PM Tue, June 21 2011

In reply to: " Why does an NHS trust need a Director of procurement, contracts and market management? " -Asked by @Hellsbells265

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It must be Saturday because 5 is at home.

9:50AM Sat, June 18 2011

In reply to: " Psych up to #deathwalk going well so far. Have clothes, shoes & pain relief on board. Does anyone know what day it is? " -Asked by @BendyGirl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Bet you anything it was designed by one.

6:24PM Wed, June 15 2011

In reply to: " WHY DOES MATCH.COM INSIST I LIKE MEN? " -Asked by @MrsTeepot

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Hootsuite? It's a web app but feels reasonably like a desktop app.

10:06AM Wed, June 15 2011

In reply to: " Is there another desktop twitter app that's similar to tweetdeck but isn't Seesmic? " -Asked by @MrsTeepot

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I should totally try that. I've not had vodka for ages.

2:18AM Mon, June 06 2011

In reply to: " Does *anyone* have a coping strategy that helps them concentrate through severe or persistent pain? #spoonie #pain " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Hollywood scorewriter.

11:26AM Sat, June 04 2011

In reply to: " Sad today, thought I'd ask a #question to the #spoonie and #chronicillness community. In a healthy body, what would be your #dreamjob? " -Asked by @Unquantified

@julianyon Manchester, UK

hugs hope it cheers you up a bit. x

5:11PM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " My neighbor gave me some fresh mint yesterday, any ideas on what I can do with it, besides add it to drinks? " -Asked by @FeliciaFibro

@julianyon Manchester, UK

The USPS may just have a little something addressed to you somewhere in their system. I had to cheat a bit because I'm ill.

4:23PM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " My neighbor gave me some fresh mint yesterday, any ideas on what I can do with it, besides add it to drinks? " -Asked by @FeliciaFibro

@julianyon Manchester, UK

YW. One other thing, minted yoghurt is a good dressing or accompaniment for spicy food.

4:21PM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " My neighbor gave me some fresh mint yesterday, any ideas on what I can do with it, besides add it to drinks? " -Asked by @FeliciaFibro

@julianyon Manchester, UK

That is one scary avi. I'm... alive. Not well. Multi-flare again. Stupid broken body. How are you hun?

4:15PM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " My neighbor gave me some fresh mint yesterday, any ideas on what I can do with it, besides add it to drinks? " -Asked by @FeliciaFibro

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It's Master Shifu, and he's punch drunk after decades of kung fu.

4:03PM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " why does my firefox keep crashing? " -Asked by @Dis_PPL_Protest

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I grow mint in our garden, it makes everything smell lovely.

4:01PM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " My neighbor gave me some fresh mint yesterday, any ideas on what I can do with it, besides add it to drinks? " -Asked by @FeliciaFibro

@julianyon Manchester, UK

It's great with lamb or other red meat, strawberries and similar fruit, in ice cream or brew it to make mint tea.

4:00PM Tue, May 31 2011

In reply to: " My neighbor gave me some fresh mint yesterday, any ideas on what I can do with it, besides add it to drinks? " -Asked by @FeliciaFibro

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Get a Sharpie and write it on? :-)

8:31AM Mon, May 23 2011

In reply to: " You know, I have never worked out where the # is, on a macbook. Can anyone tell me? I usually just copy & paste from the browser " -Asked by @emilyhewson

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Alt-3 I think. Didn't affect me because I used a US keymap.

8:28AM Mon, May 23 2011

In reply to: " You know, I have never worked out where the # is, on a macbook. Can anyone tell me? I usually just copy & paste from the browser " -Asked by @emilyhewson

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I bet you could coerce a breadmaker into baking you a cake.

6:11PM Tue, May 17 2011

In reply to: " can someone invent a cake that mixes and bakes itself while I play solitaire and ruminate? Then send me the instructions? Ta " -Asked by @ksej

@julianyon Manchester, UK

That CBeebies is the best thing on BBC around 90% of the time.

3:01PM Tue, May 17 2011

In reply to: " iPlayer's recommendations for me entirely consists of things of CBeebies. What are they trying to tell me? " -Asked by @cawhitworth

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@queeniejelly Carers cost money. That's something we don't have.

11:24AM Mon, May 09 2011

In reply to: " Now she's ranting because I dared to mention it. FFS. How can anyone think this is acceptable? She used to enjoy cleaning. :( " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@queeniejelly I wish I could whisk her away on holiday or something. Give her a break. But I can't even take myself anywhere.

11:12AM Mon, May 09 2011

In reply to: " Now she's ranting because I dared to mention it. FFS. How can anyone think this is acceptable? She used to enjoy cleaning. :( " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I get my DHC in a bottle, so I don't see why not.

8:05AM Sun, May 08 2011

In reply to: " Why does medicine packaging hate me so much? " -Asked by @latentexistence

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Could you ask your wife to do it for you? She could pop them all out of the packet and into labelled containers.

7:59AM Sun, May 08 2011

In reply to: " Why does medicine packaging hate me so much? " -Asked by @latentexistence

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@julianna12369 By the time they're done, they won't remember any of it.

2:08PM Thu, April 21 2011

In reply to: " How often does the jury actually disregard the previous statement? " -Asked by @julianna12369

@julianyon Manchester, UK

@julianna12369 It's a drinking game. Every time the jury is told to disregard something, they all take a shot.

2:07PM Thu, April 21 2011

In reply to: " How often does the jury actually disregard the previous statement? " -Asked by @julianna12369

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Gay blood would make the recipient gay, innit.

6:14PM Tue, April 19 2011

In reply to: " So blood IS tested before given out? What is the issue? #Newsnight #BloodDonors " -Asked by @sophwarnes

@julianyon Manchester, UK

thomann.de is my usual go-to for that sort of thing

10:26AM Fri, April 15 2011

In reply to: " Techies - where can I find a cheap microphone to cover a whole room for live internet streaming? " -Asked by @latentexistence

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Things tend to look very similar in FF and Chrome, yes. Safari and Chrome look identical. IE is different because it's broken.

9:25AM Thu, April 14 2011

In reply to: " OK, I'm now on Chrome. I agree it's a lot faster than IE8 and so far so good, but why does twitter look different in places?! :-/ " -Asked by @Tricia_td

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Some people actually produce two complete versions, one for IE and one for everyone else. Can be surprising to non-techies.

9:23AM Thu, April 14 2011

In reply to: " OK, I'm now on Chrome. I agree it's a lot faster than IE8 and so far so good, but why does twitter look different in places?! :-/ " -Asked by @Tricia_td

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Because IE has never been fully standards compliant, people often write quirks into their sites especially for it.

9:21AM Thu, April 14 2011

In reply to: " OK, I'm now on Chrome. I agree it's a lot faster than IE8 and so far so good, but why does twitter look different in places?! :-/ " -Asked by @Tricia_td

@julianyon Manchester, UK

The other, dirtier, solution would be to copy the whole thing to clipboard and delete the post. You might lose the permalink.

2:54PM Tue, April 12 2011

In reply to: " Drat, hit Publish by mistake - how do I physically delete a WP post on web without removing the text I'm working on? " -Asked by @penelopeelse

@julianyon Manchester, UK

You can unpublish posts. There's and "edit" link under status which should do what you want.

2:51PM Tue, April 12 2011

In reply to: " Drat, hit Publish by mistake - how do I physically delete a WP post on web without removing the text I'm working on? " -Asked by @penelopeelse

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Because apparently we're defined by our relationship status. Someone who could "get whoever they want" being single doesn't compute

8:01PM Sun, April 10 2011

In reply to: " Why does it so utterly amaze people that "stunning" people are not in relationships? " -Asked by @tajasel

@julianyon Manchester, UK

But William is in the direct line of succession.

10:29AM Fri, April 08 2011

In reply to: " At risk of sounding really stupid, why does the C of E believe we should single out Will and Kate for special prayers re: their wedding? " -Asked by @markrhewerdine

@julianyon Manchester, UK

The same reason they single out the queen?

10:26AM Fri, April 08 2011

In reply to: " At risk of sounding really stupid, why does the C of E believe we should single out Will and Kate for special prayers re: their wedding? " -Asked by @markrhewerdine

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I put labels on the shelves in the cupboard stating where things should go. She went in and shuffled everything. Honestly.

9:19AM Thu, April 07 2011

In reply to: " Grr. Why does S allow the kids unsupervised access to the only computer that hasn't been trashed? There's a lock on the door for a reason! " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Hmm. That sort of thing tends to provoke an angry response "you don't tell me what to do!" just like an angsty teenager. Hmm.

9:17AM Thu, April 07 2011

In reply to: " Grr. Why does S allow the kids unsupervised access to the only computer that hasn't been trashed? There's a lock on the door for a reason! " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Have a glance at @FunkyFairy22's blog.

7:27AM Mon, April 04 2011

In reply to: " Hey folks, I understand #fitforwork but can someone explain #disabilitynormal to me please? TY! " -Asked by @littlemissalien

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Is there a more rational answer? Almost the whole cost is profit, and it's rarely the producers who benefit. Hence FairTrade.

10:02AM Sun, April 03 2011

In reply to: " Can anyone give me a rational reason coffee prices are so high, other than we are all addicted and they can? " -Asked by @roguepuppet

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I just saw "@occupytraf" and thought someone was planning to occupy the Trafford Centre.

5:30PM Sat, April 02 2011

In reply to: " Who is at #OccupyTrafalgar tonight? " -Asked by @sophwarnes

@julianyon Manchester, UK

A what now?

4:36PM Thu, March 31 2011

In reply to: " Does everyone really have a #bucketlist but me? " -Asked by @DrSnit

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@julianyon Manchester, UK

@bendyneko Totally sucks, doesn't it!

2:06PM Tue, March 29 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone else have "i need chocolate" days? i'm having one right now :( " -Asked by @bendylittleneko

@julianyon Manchester, UK

manly hugs

1:50PM Tue, March 29 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone else have "i need chocolate" days? i'm having one right now :( " -Asked by @bendylittleneko

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I think it's more common among women, but yes I have them too. Which is a problem now that most chocolate tastes horrible to me.

1:50PM Tue, March 29 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone else have "i need chocolate" days? i'm having one right now :( " -Asked by @bendylittleneko

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Thank you.

11:48AM Tue, March 29 2011

In reply to: " How do I phrase that 5 has an abnormally high pain tolerance in a way that shows that this is a bad thing? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Still trying to make sense of why I seem to be such an easy target. Quite down tbh :-( How are you?

6:09AM Sun, March 20 2011

In reply to: " Morning everyone! How are we all? I'm trying to think of male 'fairy tale villains' to use as an example in a piece. Any ideas please? " -Asked by @BendyGirl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Also... good morning x

6:01AM Sun, March 20 2011

In reply to: " Morning everyone! How are we all? I'm trying to think of male 'fairy tale villains' to use as an example in a piece. Any ideas please? " -Asked by @BendyGirl

@julianyon Manchester, UK

B.B.C. seem to be talking about coalition forces in Libya

5:17PM Sat, March 19 2011

In reply to: " Hang on, does The Coalition refer to our dangerous govt, or our latest military alliance? I'm confused. " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Oh good. I saw a GPS symbol flash up on the status bar and don't know why.

7:10AM Sat, March 19 2011

In reply to: " Can someone tell me, is this thing geotagging my tweets? " -Asked by @julianyon

@julianyon Manchester, UK

Towels yes. Can't remember what freebies you get, but it's basic but clean.

10:33AM Fri, March 18 2011

In reply to: " Does anyone know if Premier Inn's do free shampoo etc? they have towels, right? " -Asked by @funkyfairy22

@julianyon Manchester, UK

I know it's little consolation, but you are not the only person to feel like that :/

7:13PM Thu, March 03 2011

In reply to: " Why does everything have to be so complicated? pain, fatigue, drugs, hypoglycaemia, diets, benefits... I don't want it all anymore. " -Asked by @latentexistence