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Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Dec 2009, 21:59
Replies: 14
Views: 5,345
Posted By Astrodome

Well I do a lot of research and when I go to...

Well I do a lot of research and when I go to places like PC World I am pretty informed.

My local PC World has some very knowledgeable people who did not bull**** me, indeed one even solved a...
Forum: Cabin Crew
27th Dec 2009, 21:37
Replies: 3,879
Views: 579,485
Posted By Astrodome

I work for a large International Company UK...

I work for a large International Company UK based, that USED to fly BA.

No longer.

We fly KLM and to be honest the difference in attitude and approach is totally different. One always gets...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Dec 2009, 19:47
Replies: 14
Views: 5,345
Posted By Astrodome

They don't pay commission, and you are talking...

They don't pay commission, and you are talking crap in suggesting that none of them know what they are talking about .

Just spotted your location......tells me much :) :)
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
27th Dec 2009, 18:32
Replies: 16
Views: 4,437
Posted By Astrodome

Sounds like the BIOS does not know which OS to...

Sounds like the BIOS does not know which OS to run.

Have you tried to enter the BIOS boot start and manually select the existing hard-drive ?

Alternatively you could enter the BIOS and disable...
Forum: Computer/Internet Issues & Troubleshooting
3rd Mar 2006, 12:14
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By Astrodome

Page Numbering problem in Word

Can anyone help, please.

I have found that when inserting page numbers in Word, there appears to be some sort of default setting which is throwing my page numbering out of sequence.

I use the...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
17th Apr 2005, 16:00
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By Astrodome

Names of the Crew

Thanks guys.

I do have the names, I was a little unsure as to whether I should post them or not, however, here goes.

I set out their Service No. as well as the position I suspect that they held...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Apr 2005, 20:46
Replies: 3
Views: 991
Posted By Astrodome

Help requested with 57 Squadron Aircrew Research

I recently bought a squadron 'shield' made privately by a bomb aimer with 57 squadron during 1944.

Both he and his crew were lost on the night of 22nd-23rd May 1944 over Ottersburg during an...
Forum: Passengers & SLF (Self Loading Freight)
4th Mar 2005, 21:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,423
Posted By Astrodome

The purchase of a railway ticket only entitles...

The purchase of a railway ticket only entitles the holder to travel from origin to destination.

The contract is for the journey only, not for a specified time or date, unless the ticket states...
Forum: Airlines, Airports & Routes
4th Mar 2005, 21:15
Replies: 23
Views: 5,159
Posted By Astrodome

Stampe

Drug and alcohol limits and testing apply to all railway staff involved in what is termed a 'safety critical' activity, that is anything that may result in you being killed or injured.

Includes...
Forum: Rumours & News
6th Feb 2005, 22:12
Replies: 164
Views: 47,647
Posted By Astrodome

bjcc

Oh come now !

I cannot believe that a PC could have formed 'reasonable' grounds for considering that the flight deck crew were unfit and should be tested.

'Reasonable' would mean just that but...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Feb 2005, 20:59
Replies: 299
Views: 113,100
Posted By Astrodome

RIP Duke

"I would not have you grieve when I am gone,
I have no sorrow that my life is spent,
As happy a man as ever sun shone on,
My life has been a joy, and I'm content.
I have known the glory of an...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Feb 2005, 23:28
Replies: 164
Views: 47,647
Posted By Astrodome

Daysleeper/WMHB

Unfortunately the day has already arrived.

About two years ago someone walked across the track at Hitchin station into the path of a High Speed Train (running at 125 mph). Plod arrived, and...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2005, 23:10
Replies: 498
Views: 107,290
Posted By Astrodome

Ah but you forget, we are talking about the PC...

Ah but you forget, we are talking about the PC brigade here, supported by lawyers whose brains have been twisted by unblinding ambition and tortured by insatiable greed.

The various Lefties cannot...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Jan 2005, 20:05
Replies: 188
Views: 69,132
Posted By Astrodome

Airbus Girl

The 'public' of which I am one have been fed an ongoing diet about 'drink driving' since the late 1960s / early 1970's and unfortunately the perception that being over the limit and unsafe as in...
Forum: Rumours & News
1st Jan 2005, 18:33
Replies: 188
Views: 67,654
Posted By Astrodome

Fireflybob

Thanks, I was obviously misunderstanding your post, so thanks for explaining.

Re the 20 mg limit. Yes I do agree it does seem to be rather arbitrary and I am reliably informed that even...
Forum: Rumours & News
31st Dec 2004, 19:41
Replies: 188
Views: 67,654
Posted By Astrodome

Fireflybob

An interesting view.

When I take a flight, I prefer that the flight deck crew be physically and mentally fit to undertake their alloted duties.

I have no doubt that as you say 99% are.

That...
Forum: Rumours & News
30th Dec 2004, 21:47
Replies: 188
Views: 67,654
Posted By Astrodome

ILS 119.5

I have worked in the Railway Industry for many years, and for the last ten or so we have had a strict Alcohol & Drugs Policy.

Similar comments to yours were passed when British Rail was...
Forum: Rumours & News
22nd Dec 2004, 20:27
Replies: 188
Views: 67,654
Posted By Astrodome

Cactusbusdrvr

I think you will find that food, like the old favourite about coffee doesn't work.

Food goes into the digestive system.

Alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Dec 2004, 00:25
Replies: 188
Views: 67,654
Posted By Astrodome

In the Railway Industry

We are given guidance that alcohol leaves the bloodstream at the rate of one unit every hour from the time one has finished drinking.

Put simply 8 units equates to 4 pints of low alcohol beer...
Forum: Rumours & News
5th Dec 2004, 22:00
Replies: 20
Views: 5,159
Posted By Astrodome

TheOddOne

Did you want to be a bit more specific?
For your information The UK railway Industry pays for its own Police force.

Your ill-informed comment would be better made towards the road haulage...
Forum: Rumours & News
14th Oct 2004, 20:03
Replies: 58
Views: 17,254
Posted By Astrodome

niknak

Maybe the difference is that we have a fully documented and controlled procedure using independent agencies to undertake the drug and alcohol screening.

All these procedures were implemented with...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2004, 23:36
Replies: 58
Views: 17,254
Posted By Astrodome

bjcc

The railway industry "due Dilligence" process allows for screening for alcohol and substances of abuse to be carried out as follows:-

* Pre-Employment screening,
* Transfer to Safety Critical...
Forum: Rumours & News
10th Oct 2004, 22:00
Replies: 58
Views: 17,254
Posted By Astrodome

bjcc

At great risk of thread creep.

The "Due Dilligence" process has been agreed with Her Majesty's Inspector of Railways", as being acceptable and they will not pursue a S28 Prosecution with it in...
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2004, 23:06
Replies: 58
Views: 17,254
Posted By Astrodome

bjcc/niknak

Offences by operators of transport systems.

28.—(1) If a person commits an offence under section 27 above, the responsible operator shall also be guilty of an offence.

(2) In this...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Oct 2004, 22:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By Astrodome

Hudson/AerBabe

Many thanks to you both.

AerBabe, please can you check your PM in the next couple of days.

Thanks folks
Forum: Rumours & News
9th Oct 2004, 21:41
Replies: 58
Views: 17,254
Posted By Astrodome

Pardon me for treading on Hallowed Ground

I read this thread with some interest, and I hope that my observations as a railway man do not find disfavour.

I am intrigued that the relevant Act does not require a duty of "Due Dilligence" by...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Oct 2004, 22:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,698
Posted By Astrodome

RAF WW2 Tee Emms

I am trying to build up a collection of WW2 Tee Emms to donate to an RAF museum.

Does anybody have any they wish to part with, or know anybody who has any for sale?

Many thanks
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Aug 2004, 23:22
Replies: 36
Views: 10,588
Posted By Astrodome

The Following Comments from Posts REALLY Worry Me

A couple of comments.

As SLF it really does worry me that the suggestion is that pax should be reponsible for the decision to open the doors.

In my experience in a different Industry (the...
Forum: Rumours & News
27th Jun 2004, 23:53
Replies: 107
Views: 24,082
Posted By Astrodome

Notso Fantastic

I must profess a fair degree of understanding of your position.

I work in the railway industry and we have on occasion been rather astounded at the response of the Emergency Services who 'Upgrade'...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th May 2004, 00:00
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Astrodome

ICRC

Its so depressing that there are so many organisations that hasten to support those of questionable background at the expense of the innocent.

Time after time some so called organisation manages...
Forum: Rumours & News
23rd May 2004, 23:27
Replies: 52
Views: 12,858
Posted By Astrodome

In reading the report it is quite clear that the...

In reading the report it is quite clear that the underlying failure was once again that of management.

I recall reading another report recently where management at an Italian airport were...
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