This is the thing - there is a difference between manufacturers' inventory where drugs can be stored safely and patients holding onto drugs. For the latter - there are issues with some drugs hanging around. There is a risk that they might be misused by others in the same home. But probably more importantly, in many cases if the symptoms for which they were prescribed have not been successfully treated, or changed then it is probably a good idea that a clinician re-evaluates. We do not really want people stockpiling medication, self-diagnosing and self-prescribing. Plus, usually patients are given a course of treatment and enough medication for that treatment plan. If there is any left over then something has not gone as planned. So for storage at home expiry dates are pretty much a non-issue.

If compromised systems had clippy enabled as a consequence then I am sure the world would take security a whole load more seriously.

I have no idea why two-factor is not more common. All the stuff I have set up for personal use has it enabled but none of the corporate systems I use so (except for one that also needs a dongle). You know what I would like to see? A near field dongle-like key, something that can be embedded in a phone or keyring or ID card or something. There seems to be the beleif that secure means more difficult and so many have opted for the less secure easier to access route. You can have exceptional security and easy access though.

Very much so. Especially when there is a bit of glue residue left after the label has been removed. I do wonder, though, if this might effect the quality of the fruit. Avacados have thick skin, as do banannas, so they are probably ok. But apples, peaches and so on?

I will always give feedback when asked - but most of the time that is (honestly) because someone was better suited to the role. Just because you don't get a job doesn't always mean you created a bad impression. The worst thing about hiring, for me at least, is interviewing a bunch of great people, all of whom I could work with, and only choosing one or two to employ.

As I understand it - in some areas data and communications cannot be stored outside of the respective country relating to that information. So if Google hand overseas comms in the US then they likely go against data protection laws in other countries.

I would think that PPI use is also strongly associated in many case with certain lifestyle choices. Stuff like poor diet, lack of excercise, alcohol use. And also stress. PPI use and dementia could both be symptoms of the same underlying cause.

I avoid shame by making sure my code does not work and is not seen by anyone else.

I've just checked. My ZX Spectrum, which is in a box under the stairs, is still secure. Never been hacked. Take that black hat hackers.

I don't mind having some software monitor my activity and provide opportunities to make like simpler. I quite like the idea. I have a huge problem with that information being sent off and collected in some far off place. I'm already quite spooked by the lack of privacy in Windows 10. But I'm also a bit spooked by Google and a bunch of other vendors who seem to expect to have access to quite personal information. I'm not a fan of big government - but this is one area I would like a bit more clarification on, if they are listening.

I do feel the color options for Olympic pools could be greatly expanded. Green and a slight blue are not enough, We should have red pools and purple pools as well. Deep blues and pinks wouldn't go amiss either. But not yellow pools, that might be distracting.

I was supposed to be doing things. Now I'm decades old game and having fun.

If you want privacy then randomly pick a motel, turn on the taps in the bathroom and have your meeting there. As soon as you write anything down you leave a trial. All this nonsense about privacy and email is daft.

That is pretty much in line with my expectations for the car trade. Fortunately, it is also my experience that with a bit of effort it is always possible to find someone to do the same work for next to nothing.

Excuse me? I happen to have a much loved Spork in my kitchen drawer... which will one day boldly go where no cutlery has gone before. Set the controls for the heart of the Pad Thai.