Has anyone saw in the news about the death of Baby P.
It's about a 17-month-old child named in court as Baby P, died after suffering 50 injuries including a broken back, eight fractured ribs and extensive bruising.
He had been on the register of at-risk children in Haringey, and before his death he was visited 60 times in eight months by social workers, police and health professionals.
After a nine-week Old Bailey trial, a 36-year-old man from Bromley, and a 32-year-old man were convicted of "causing or allowing the death of a child or vulnerable person".
The boy's mother had already pleaded guilty to the same charge, and all three will be sentenced on 15 December.
The mother and her 32-year-old boyfriend cannot be named for legal reasons.
Two social workers and a lawyer have been given warnings over the case.
But the biggest shocker of all with this sorry story is that four social workers and the doctor did could not spot the 17-month-old had a broken back but all defiantly carry on working today and no one has said sorry.
Baby P's death took place in the same borough where eight-year-old Victoria Climbie was tortured to death in 2000 by her aunt and her aunt's boyfriend.
Why are they not sacked, really it's not a case of catching a quick smoke in the toilet. This is a kid who had over 50 injuries including a broken back and no one did anything to help this kid.
The council bosses in charge of this department, the social workers, the doctor and anyone else who failed this child should all go.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
What can we do to help others during the coming recession?
All the big nobs today have confirmed something that we all knew… a recession has started or is on it’s way.
A piece written by Sir Alan Sugar in a daily newspaper says that as jobs start going left, right and centre that we should look at what we can do to help.
He says for us to help we should buy British.
Example - when we go into Asda, buy british apples instead of imported, buy British meats, cheese & British wine (yeah there is such a thing).
You know what, he’s right. Having a look around the shelves myself there is a lot of British food out there… and not that more expensive than the big brands, normally less – I myself skip them and used to buy big brands.
Recently I’ve been shopping more in stores like Lidi and a lots of their brands are British and I noticed a lot of Scottish made food.
It doesn’t matter if you call yourself British, Scottish, English, Welsh or Northern Irish we all share a small island and helping each other out isn’t a bad thing.
Maybe it’s something we should thing about when we go shopping
A piece written by Sir Alan Sugar in a daily newspaper says that as jobs start going left, right and centre that we should look at what we can do to help.
He says for us to help we should buy British.
Example - when we go into Asda, buy british apples instead of imported, buy British meats, cheese & British wine (yeah there is such a thing).
You know what, he’s right. Having a look around the shelves myself there is a lot of British food out there… and not that more expensive than the big brands, normally less – I myself skip them and used to buy big brands.
Recently I’ve been shopping more in stores like Lidi and a lots of their brands are British and I noticed a lot of Scottish made food.
It doesn’t matter if you call yourself British, Scottish, English, Welsh or Northern Irish we all share a small island and helping each other out isn’t a bad thing.
Maybe it’s something we should thing about when we go shopping
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Glasgow City Council...
I seen this photo online and it looks as if Glasgow has been cancelled. Shame that. =:-)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
End of Greggs ???
I went against my better judgement and got myself yet again some lunch from Greggs.
Mistake...
The last while their take away food like big softies etc have been really awful in my opinion.
In work someone gets me one without asking because she always has... the last 14 months or so they have been bad but I ate it out of habit and easiness but the one I had today was taking the piss.
The was a a few bits of chicken (not the first time) in the roll and in the past I've used a knife to spread it out.
There wasn't even enough to do that.
Something that I wasn't short of was mayo, runny gooie mayo. It was disgusting. The lettuce was wittered and there was not a lot of that too.
I looked in the cabinet and they look all to be the same. I don't know why I didn't change my mind.
I am not alone and from this moment in will go else where. An email I sent them before went unanswered. I will be a pest and email them again.
I had a cake and a sausage roll as well as the softie, though it was nothing special it was fine.
Good luck to them, their sales must be down... it's got to be everyone I talk to feels the same.
Mistake...
The last while their take away food like big softies etc have been really awful in my opinion.In work someone gets me one without asking because she always has... the last 14 months or so they have been bad but I ate it out of habit and easiness but the one I had today was taking the piss.
The was a a few bits of chicken (not the first time) in the roll and in the past I've used a knife to spread it out.
There wasn't even enough to do that.
Something that I wasn't short of was mayo, runny gooie mayo. It was disgusting. The lettuce was wittered and there was not a lot of that too.
I looked in the cabinet and they look all to be the same. I don't know why I didn't change my mind.
I am not alone and from this moment in will go else where. An email I sent them before went unanswered. I will be a pest and email them again.
I had a cake and a sausage roll as well as the softie, though it was nothing special it was fine.Good luck to them, their sales must be down... it's got to be everyone I talk to feels the same.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
New appeal for a 25-year-old Johnstone murder
It will be twenty-five years tomorrow on St. Valentine’s Day since the murder of Johnstone girl Tracey Waters.
An innocent wee lassie taken from her loving family, strangled to death and her half-clothed body dumped in a backyard in Shanks Crescent while her mother sadly was in the next Street searching for her.
The 11-year-old had just finished writing a Valentine’s card for a local boy. The card never made the post box.
At the time I was only three, unaware of what was happening in my town though locals clearly remember the shock that ran though Johnstone and the surrounding areas.
As I got older I learned about it and feel sad everytime I think about it.
Tracey was strangled as she came back from a gymnastics class and no one has ever been convicted of her murder.
Her mother Margaret McDermott, 53 has spoke to a local newspaper, the Johnstone Gazette.
She said: “The pain never goes away. My lovely Tracey was a happy normal young girl without a care in the world before she was taken away from us.
“I think about her always and keep all her belongings in the attic. We will never get over what happened that day.”
Tracey's bother Brian, aged 10 at the time has asked the police to step-up the long-running murder probe in the hope that new evidence may be found.
An innocent wee lassie taken from her loving family, strangled to death and her half-clothed body dumped in a backyard in Shanks Crescent while her mother sadly was in the next Street searching for her.
The 11-year-old had just finished writing a Valentine’s card for a local boy. The card never made the post box.
At the time I was only three, unaware of what was happening in my town though locals clearly remember the shock that ran though Johnstone and the surrounding areas.
As I got older I learned about it and feel sad everytime I think about it.
Tracey was strangled as she came back from a gymnastics class and no one has ever been convicted of her murder.
Her mother Margaret McDermott, 53 has spoke to a local newspaper, the Johnstone Gazette.
She said: “The pain never goes away. My lovely Tracey was a happy normal young girl without a care in the world before she was taken away from us.
“I think about her always and keep all her belongings in the attic. We will never get over what happened that day.”
Tracey's bother Brian, aged 10 at the time has asked the police to step-up the long-running murder probe in the hope that new evidence may be found.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Guess what
Anyone that knows me knows that I go to Sweden on Friday.
And anyone who knows anything knows I plan to take a lot of photos.
And anyone who isn't dim witted knows that if you wish to take nice bright sunny photos that you need some sun...
Of course there will be sun when I go!!!... and of course they haven't had bad weather over the weekend and won't be expecting more clouds to loom for when I go...
http://www.thelocal.se/9713/20080120/
bless.
And anyone who knows anything knows I plan to take a lot of photos.
And anyone who isn't dim witted knows that if you wish to take nice bright sunny photos that you need some sun...
Of course there will be sun when I go!!!... and of course they haven't had bad weather over the weekend and won't be expecting more clouds to loom for when I go...
http://www.thelocal.se/9713/20080120/
bless.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Distaster dates - all true
Below is an extract from acclaimed Glasgow author Lesley's new book - Every thing that can go wrong in a date explained
"The dating world is never easy, so I would like to give you my 10 tips for disasterous dating. All stories are true and names may be changed to protect the innocent parties (ie. me)"
1 Younger Men
A younger man always seems like a compliment at the time. This can prove to be difficult if you start to get mistake for the big sister or even mother (it was sister for me). Even worse if you find that the individual concerned still has cartoon bedcovers (yes we will call him Mr X, he was 19 at the time). Yes, I said cartoon. And no I didn't do anything. ROLF. Apparently they were selling them 'cheap at work'. This is a no go area people and one you will never live down. Believe me.
2 Older Guys
Sugar Daddies are also attractive. Unless you look like his daughter. There is also the problem of grey hair, on the head this can be shaved off however may become a problem in other aspects of the relationship. I will not go into this any further, I am sure you know what I mean. I will leave you with one word. Sagging.
3 Laughing at your jokes
You are not that funny. Not everything that comes out of your mouth is a joke. If you find your date laughs at absolutely everything there may be two reasons, hes a psycho or he hasnt been around girls much. I would run.
4 He's a lovely guy
Was told this by a mate who had the perfect person for me. Waited about 6 weeks to meet him and the nosey person inside me was getting the better of me. I asked - Is he good lookin, Reasonable question i thought. My good friend replied 'Aye.... he's a lovely big guy' with a sweet smile on her face. Ya dancer I thought, I'm in here lol. Well the big day came and a few people walked in the door, I checked them out as they came in to see which one was my suitor - there he was - big guys I can handle. seriously. But it was the cats deid jeans, white socks, big bunny ear laces on the big white 'tennis shoes'. The t-shirt just covered his belly. I have avoided blind dates since then, or if I have a blind date I request a photo (recent) lol
5 People Missing a Limb
If on a drunken night out, this could cause you difficulties in the morning. Similar to the novelty bed covers you could have trouble living this down.
6 Workmates
This is just a bad idea. Period. Don't shit on your back step as my dad would say. Could result in some very funny stories, however not for bebo!
7 Stalkers
If you find out that you look like a suitors ex-girlfriend or love interest, run for the hills. I looked like a Michelle from Magaluf apparently. That was interesting, when there was talk of our children that was when I really shit myself and run like fuck. I have since changed my name, number and email and am on the bebo witness protection scheme.
8 I'm shy
If you don't fancy them be honest. I am guilty of playing the 'I'm shy' card which can get you into difficulty later. Especially when they start stalking you. Save yourself the problem, Just leave the film early and pretend your off to the toilet.
9 Gay Bars
A good friend recently took me to the polo lounge - I am straight, however got hit on in the first five minutes of going in by a hot chick. Although after the event I thought this was great and a huge compliment. I was totally shitting myself at the time.
10 I give up
I couldn't think of a number ten so I will leave you with this parting thought, men are all nuts, women are even crazier. If you are lucky enough to find someone who hasn't met any of the above categories enjoy yourself.
Wrote By: L @ bebo
"The dating world is never easy, so I would like to give you my 10 tips for disasterous dating. All stories are true and names may be changed to protect the innocent parties (ie. me)"
1 Younger Men
A younger man always seems like a compliment at the time. This can prove to be difficult if you start to get mistake for the big sister or even mother (it was sister for me). Even worse if you find that the individual concerned still has cartoon bedcovers (yes we will call him Mr X, he was 19 at the time). Yes, I said cartoon. And no I didn't do anything. ROLF. Apparently they were selling them 'cheap at work'. This is a no go area people and one you will never live down. Believe me.
2 Older Guys
Sugar Daddies are also attractive. Unless you look like his daughter. There is also the problem of grey hair, on the head this can be shaved off however may become a problem in other aspects of the relationship. I will not go into this any further, I am sure you know what I mean. I will leave you with one word. Sagging.
3 Laughing at your jokes
You are not that funny. Not everything that comes out of your mouth is a joke. If you find your date laughs at absolutely everything there may be two reasons, hes a psycho or he hasnt been around girls much. I would run.
4 He's a lovely guy
Was told this by a mate who had the perfect person for me. Waited about 6 weeks to meet him and the nosey person inside me was getting the better of me. I asked - Is he good lookin, Reasonable question i thought. My good friend replied 'Aye.... he's a lovely big guy' with a sweet smile on her face. Ya dancer I thought, I'm in here lol. Well the big day came and a few people walked in the door, I checked them out as they came in to see which one was my suitor - there he was - big guys I can handle. seriously. But it was the cats deid jeans, white socks, big bunny ear laces on the big white 'tennis shoes'. The t-shirt just covered his belly. I have avoided blind dates since then, or if I have a blind date I request a photo (recent) lol
5 People Missing a Limb
If on a drunken night out, this could cause you difficulties in the morning. Similar to the novelty bed covers you could have trouble living this down.
6 Workmates
This is just a bad idea. Period. Don't shit on your back step as my dad would say. Could result in some very funny stories, however not for bebo!
7 Stalkers
If you find out that you look like a suitors ex-girlfriend or love interest, run for the hills. I looked like a Michelle from Magaluf apparently. That was interesting, when there was talk of our children that was when I really shit myself and run like fuck. I have since changed my name, number and email and am on the bebo witness protection scheme.
8 I'm shy
If you don't fancy them be honest. I am guilty of playing the 'I'm shy' card which can get you into difficulty later. Especially when they start stalking you. Save yourself the problem, Just leave the film early and pretend your off to the toilet.
9 Gay Bars
A good friend recently took me to the polo lounge - I am straight, however got hit on in the first five minutes of going in by a hot chick. Although after the event I thought this was great and a huge compliment. I was totally shitting myself at the time.
10 I give up
I couldn't think of a number ten so I will leave you with this parting thought, men are all nuts, women are even crazier. If you are lucky enough to find someone who hasn't met any of the above categories enjoy yourself.
Wrote By: L @ bebo
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