She says when the plumber arrived at about 4pm, he didn’t offer a quote, nor did he explain what he had to do. At 4.45pm he had to “pop out for a bit” and returned at 5.30pm to finish the job. When he left at about 6pm he didn’t leave an invoice. … [Read more...] about A plumber charged hundreds without a quote or invoice
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Withings ScanWatch review: health-tracking watch with 30-day battery
The cover glass is made of sapphire, which is the scratch-resistant glass fitted to traditional Swiss watches. The body is stainless steel and weighs 83g, which gives it a feeling of quality alongside the solid-feeling crown on the right side that acts as a digital control for the smart functions. Even the fluoroelastomer (think silicone-rubber-like) strap feels premium, although the watch takes standard 22mm bands so you can easily swap them out and Withings sells quite a few as accessories. … [Read more...] about Withings ScanWatch review: health-tracking watch with 30-day battery
Investors that manage US$47tn demand world’s biggest polluters back plan for net-zero emissions
In April, more than 50% of Woodside shareholders and 43% of Origin shareholders called on the oil and gas companies to set science-based targets to cut both their own emissions and the “scope 3” emissions released by their customers. The Woodside vote was the first time a climate resolution received more than 5o% support in a vote by Australian fossil fuel company shareholders. … [Read more...] about Investors that manage US$47tn demand world’s biggest polluters back plan for net-zero emissions
Cops scramble to ID woman dragged by car down in broad daylight
"Due to her current condition, we are not in a position to engage with her at this time, but it is crucial that we are quickly able to determine who she is and progress our investigations accordingly. … [Read more...] about Cops scramble to ID woman dragged by car down in broad daylight
UK coronavirus death toll grows by 10 to 41,514 as cases rise by 1,508 in last 24 hours
Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire have been plunged into lockdown Thousands of secondary school kids returned to their classes in masks today An Oxford expert claims there is no second wave of Covid-19 Spain is the new Europe hotspot as it is spreading faster than in the US The discrepancy in the figures is based on when they were recorded. … [Read more...] about UK coronavirus death toll grows by 10 to 41,514 as cases rise by 1,508 in last 24 hours
