ECCOnoob

Oh get a grip. They are not getting rid of the services altogether they are just REDUCING IT. When you are in debt what do you do??? Simple, you cut down on things. Nobody said it was going to be easy and yes some people will lose their jobs but if they have got something about them they will find another one. We have been in this state before and life carried on. People need to learn to adapt.

But they are OUTSIDE!! Surrounded by fresh air...... seriously, what is the problem??? You will have inhaled far worse on you journey to Crystal Peaks than the millisecond it takes to walk past a smoker. Take a wide berth in future if it causes you health problems so much. Or perhaps just dont go outside ever again. you might then live forever.

Im sure its not healthy but there are some benefits.... http://www.forces.org/evidence/evid/therap.htm The point I was trying to make is that not every smoker will die of lung disease or smoking related illnesses. Some people live quite happily into old age and still smoke like a chimney. The bottom line is that if the government was so concerned they would ban it completely - make it illigal even. If it was such a leathal killer that is draining the NHS resources then why arn't people being rounded up and forced to go to smokers rehab.... it is a "drug" after all. Something must be keeping them on the shop shelves.

But does it match the amount of income smokers generate through tax. Also what about heavy drinkers, over eaters etc.... What about the amount of money "wasted" on them??? Should there be a campaign to ban drinking, Ban Mcdonalds and anyone from being allowed to get over say 15stone??? My god where would it end!!! People who do anything unhealthy know the risks. Why the government feels the need to patronise us with their "educational adverts" I really dont understand. They are wasting their own money as far as im concerned.

OK, i'll rephrase that. I meant the income received from tax on tobacco obviously.

Im an ex smoker and have no problem with smokers as long as they are outside. a little bit of smoke inhaled when walking past them for a few seconds is hardly going to kill you, some people really need to get a grip. The health effects have pro and con for BOTH sides. I have relatives who have smoked all their lives and lived on to their 90s. I also had a relative who never smoked and worked manual outside jobs - he died at 60. hmmmm.. All these whingers would soon start crying if the income tax from tobacco sales soon stopped going into the public funds.

:clap: finally a sensible post after all these pages of drivel.

What would be the point? Location was only a small part of the failure and its certainly nothing to do with the derelict part of town. After all John Lewis which has a massive footfall was just round the corner. At the end of the day, they had a shop in a prime retail location i.e. meadowhall and it closed. They had a cafe/restaurant in the prime office/retail location i.e. next to cathedral and it closed. The business simply did not keep up with the changing market and sadly did not make a profit. No-one but itself can be blamed for that.

I dont think it was to do with the recession. I thought the SRA had got involved to investigate their practices and the business couldn't continue. If you have any queries try the Law Society who should know what files went where.

Nice to see you have failed to mention some of the better areas in the north such as Ecclesfield, Hillsborough, Grenoside, Chapeltown etc... Your area is that much nicer eh? What about Hackenthorpe, Sothall, Aston, Woodhouse.... Are they that much better than Parson Cross or Shiregreen? Think you need to come out of your bubble and take a look around mate There are good and bad parts everywhere. Even dore and totley are within a throwning distance from a "dreaded" council estate.

Just had a look at your "petition" and just noticed that 16 out of the 23 already signed dont even live in England! hmmm... do they actually have a clue what the development is and the potential benefits it would bring to the area. I would also like to know why the ERAG are so against this project anyway? Do they have a brain between them. Its going to bring life to what would otherwise become an empty and no doubt derelict area of land. What else do they want to do with it..... leave it as a dead space perhaps?

Firstly, doctors who work in private also do NHS. - they have to its part of their contract - mistakes can happen anytime. As for selecting patients to operate on in both sectors patients are assessed on an individual basis - there is no guarantee anyone will get operated on unless they think so - going private is nothing to do with it . Do you think people paying privately have underlying health problems too? As for cleanliness and compliace - just because someone is paying privately does not mean they will be a good patient. I have worked in both sectors and seen private patients ignoring nurses instructions, drinking in their rooms , not following aftercare instructions..etc... social status means nothing.

I have said before on another post.... this is the same Mervyn King who supported the cuts up until the <removed> hit the fan and he then suddenly changed his mind to a national newspaper........ dont beleive everything you read. The man is an <removed>

This is of course is the same mervyn king who was supportive of the government's plans for the cuts despite his own employer i.e. the bank of england, showing concern. Plus lets not forget how much of a man of the people he is on his £302,885 annual salary. But at least he has had the decency to demand a "pay freeze" on this amount last year.... that was nice of him...... hmmmm.

They were build so "small" becuase the land was prime estate in the middle of the city- it was very costly compared to other locations in the city. Same reason why they are so "expensive". If you think they are small you should have seen what I was renting in manchester for nearly £800 a month. I could nearly touch one wall to the other!

Does anyone know of a pub/hotel with a function room for hire for about 20 people. I am trying to arrange somewhere for after a funeral and I have not idea of that area of town. Thanks.

Again, at a normal event there would not be crowds of hundreds of people in a protest getting in the way outside the building - just lots of space for people to evacuate and space for any emergency personnel to get in and out. They are simply trying to avoid a flashpoint... hundreds of people outside protesting and chanting suddenly and without warning are merged with hundreds of people evacuating a building. that's the whole point of it.

Im sure there has but health and safety laws were probably not as strict then. Plus following the recent problems with student protests, civil uprising in other countries they are probably not going to take any chances when a major political event is taking place in the city. Get used to it becuase there will be a lot more precautions made around the entire city that weekend. This is just the start. Lets face it, god forbid anything did happen, but if it does the same people whinging about police costs on here now will be stright on here whinging about lack of police action and injuries and damages after the event.

Maybe because during every other event there is not a crowd of protestors cluttering up the area outside and getting in the way. These are the same people who are threatening to block areas around the conference so it seems perfectly reasonable step to take in my eyes.

failed investment bankers?? Really. Look im no fan of them but come on.... they are still getting paid huge salaries with thousands of pounds of bonuses. Hardly failed. In fact over the past 6 months the share index has actually crept back up... albeit slowly. Currently the new money is in Asia. Lots of big firms and investment banks will happily go over there if they get pushed out and we will be left with what? Shutting up all the banks is not going to do anyone any favours. What needs changing is the government's lack of supervision and regulation which was wonderfully done by the labour party. You lot standing in the cold outside the local RBS is going to do nothing to help change that. Lobby your MP, get a petition raised, put pressure on your local MPs during people forums etc.... nobody seems to be doing that. Its all about shouting and screaming on the high street and it just aint working. Its like being in the 80s again.

Would it ruin the village? It might bring a few jobs the area and shoppers may decide to use one of the other village facilities whilst here such as one of the pubs perhaps. Its not exactly being built on a quaint spot.... Its on a main road, on the site of an old factory and car lot. I really cant see what the issue is.

Fair enough, you dont want one but obviously Aldi (a multi-million pound global business) is convinced there are enough potential users otherwise they would not consider building there. Do you think these places just throw a dart at a map? I personally cant wait. Some proper competition for Morrisons. The local shops will never be that im afraid - they are never open when I get out from work and can never beat supermarket prices. Coop is far too expensive and Morrisons is really poor quality stuff. Despite the negative comments about Aldi it can't be that bad considering its operated for years, keeps making profit and all stores seem to have a regular flow of customers.When I used to shop at the m/hall retail one it was always busy. Stuff is not out of boxes, good quality and service is always swift. Does anyone know what the fast food part is going to be?

Well close enough..... take an average secretary/admin wage £14,500 per annum (less deductions) = net salary of £229.41 per week divide by 5 days = £45.88 per day net pay.

OK. lets bring you back to Planet Earth shall we. Firstly, the reason there is such a thing as a rush hour is that most working people have to start between 8-10 with a finish around 4-6. That's the time most offices and shops like to open to meet the demands of their customers. Secondly, if your "idea" was proposed the public transport system would simply not cope with the demand - no matter how much investment, buses only hold a certain amount of people and there is only so much space on the road - take a look at haymarket / high street at peak times and see the chaos. Also, be realistic with your "charges" £5 per motorway junction... really?? so, a commute to leeds is £130 per day.........more than triple the average admin worker's salary..... hmmmm And before you say it trains are out. The network is already overcapacity at rush hour and the congestion outside stations with little track space is a common occurance on the commuter routes. Sorry mate, its just not gonna happen