andyshuttle.bsky.social
Elder Millennial. Amateur Photographer. Trekkie. Slow Runner. Dungeon Master. History Reader. Bourbon Drinker. Dog Dad. He/Him/His.
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Yep, I was always told that it would last for as long as your original eyesight did before the need for glasses. For me, that would have been 11 years so never felt the need. Welcome back into the spectacles club *gestures with spectacles*
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No bother! Sounds like you’ll be a contextual witness then, providing background on the defendant and his behaviour and how their actions made you feel. Chances are you won’t be on the stand for the entirety of the four days, you just need to be available then as they don’t know timeframes.
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Disclaimer: I’m not a barrister or trained in the law, but have done some forensic stuff that I’ve needed to present in court. They have to be respectful. It won’t be adversarial. Hope this helps, and best of luck.
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Finally, though you’ve been called it does not mean that you could testify. A number of things could happen (a change of plea, defence not wanting to cross-examine you, prosecution changing their minds about putting you up as other evidence may be stronger).
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For example, if the defence asks “Do you have a favourite colour?” You should answer, “Yes”. Simply. They didn’t ask what you favourite colour was, so no need to give them that until they ask. Same for the prosecution. Answering the question like this can reduce nerves.
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Beyond that, here’s the thing:
• If you’re a vulnerable witness, you’re entitled to support. You may wish to enquire, though I don’t know your circumstances.
• You can ask for clarification in a question. Do so, if you don’t understand.
• Answer the question presented to you.
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The first to ask will be the prosecutor (your side). Should be simple, and they may discuss the questions they’ll ask with you before hand. Then it’ll be the defence to cross-examine. This is not adversarial. It’s quite respectful, and again will be a series of questions based your statement.
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It’ll be a somewhat weird process, to be sure. But the procedure is straight forward.
You’ll be sworn in, and asked some questions based on your statement. @telthetrekkie.bsky.social is correct: make sure you know it inside-out.
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A quick google shows at lease nine Leeds in the US. And at least nine Sheffields.
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I think thin layer chromatography would highlight that an additional component was present in the tea, especially when using a control sample. It’s been used to ID opiates like morphine, codeine, and Oxy which give distinct signatures in TLC due to their ‘weights’.
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Simple chromatography?
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Ice cream after poking blobs?
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Everything’s fine…
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For that alone, that melancholy feeling, the book is worth the read.
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There are no conclusions to the story. You’re left with questions, namely: why? Just as most ask after a suicide. But you will, upon reading, fall in love with the Lisbon girls. You’ll grow fascinated by them. And when the last page turns you, like the boys, will miss them and feel their loss.
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It’s about how boys love, how appearances are just that, how we can hurt someone whilst protecting them, on the perception of girls & women, on the male need to ‘fix’ something, & on the quality of society as a whole.
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It’s not a bright book. It is, after all, a story which tries to figure out why the Lisbon girls committed suicide told by the reminiscences of the boys who used to love them from afar. Narratively, in style, it reminds me of #TheBody written by #StephenKing (the story that became Stand By Me).
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The book is better, for sure, but only because it delves into aspects the film cannot (an expanded set of secondary characters, say, or more context regarding the boys thoughts and reasoning).
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If you’re a fan of the film, you’ll enjoy the book. Coppola captures the narrative and emotion of the story quite well, resulting in a faithful adaptation.
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Broadly, that’s how it is in the UK too. But there have been exceptions for notables. Though I believe there is some ancient etiquette that prevents the monarch from associating with convicted criminals…
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Always the best part of a trip, the planning. So much potential.
Would recommend getting the train to Rouen for a day trip. Good cathedral there too*.
*I’m also good for restaurant recommendations and other places of interest.
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As a Cathedral nerd, when you visit the Concorde in Paris, visit the neighbouring St Denis Cathedral. The first ever gothic cathedral, and is the resting place for all the Kings of France.
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I think there’s a petition to upgrade the visuals of VOY? I suspect the current DVD quality isn’t up to scratch for Blu-Ray?
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Always worth it, Terry, though it may not seem so at the time. They remind us that we are loved, that we were loved. They help us learn, allow us to feel safe. They make us human. Feel them, learn from them, dwell on them a little, just don’t let them consume you.
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Support this 82%.
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Agree with the series sans Yeoh. But, though she is awesome as an actor, the character of Empress Georgiou should be shelved as she is too problematic.
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Yes! Exactly this! She killed her family and billions more, she’s okay really.
My response: Sure, Jan.
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Likely developed as a series. Yeoh won the academy award, got offered loads of stuff (rightly!), but was still contracted to S31. Likely negotiated a change in contract for a film so she could be removed from any series as a regular.