Last Orders for Glass
The Daily Echo campaign, supported by the police, is to encourage late-night bars and clubs in Hampshire to switch from glass to plastic.
More backing for plastic glasses campaign
ONE of Southampton's
biggest bars has today
backed the Daily Echo's
Last Orders for Glass
campaign.
The Australian theme bar The
Walkabout was one of the first in
the city to introduce plastic containers
five years ago during certain
events such as big match
days.
Since then the use of these high
end plastic - polycarbonate - containers
at the High Street venue
has grown to include Friday,
Saturday and Sunday evenings as
well as during major sporting
events.
The bar has said it would not
rule out expanding the use of
plastic containers to other nights
of the week.
Any decision to do so is up to
the manager if, for example,
there is a particularly busy weekday
night.
Now staff at the bar hope other
late night bars across
Hampshire's cities and towns
will follow the Walkabout's lead.
A spokesman for the chain's
Southampton venue said:
"Working with the police and
local authorities, Walkabout
Southampton has voluntarily
introduced polycarbonate plastics
where we have judged that
the risk of having glass in the
venue outweighs the downsides
of plastic."
Walkabout also serves Smirnoff
Ice, Stella, J20, becks, Budweiser,
WKD, Foster's and Bulmers
Original in
plastic bottles
d u r i n g
we e ke n d
evenings
and sport
events.
T h e
chain's
spokes
man added:
"We would also happily replace
all glass bottles with plastics if
they were available from our suppliers.
"Walkabout takes great pride in
being a responsible venue."
Across Southampton fewer
than one in ten nightspots currently
use the virtually unbreakable
polycarbonate containers
that are durable and can be used
hundreds of times over.
The Daily Echo launched its
Last Orders For Glass campaign
last month calling for late night
bars and clubs to serve all drinks
in plastic following a rise in the
number of people being admitted
to hospital following glassing
attacks.
Southampton General Hospital's
emergency department currently
sees about four or five victims
of glassing incidents every
weekend - totalling in the region
of around 260 patients a year.
Many are left scarred for life
because of their injuries.
3:02pm Monday 14th April 2008
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CommentPosted by: Denzil on 4:02pm Mon 14 Apr 08
What do people think of my girlfriend pictured?
What do people think of my girlfriend pictured?
Posted by: Smoothy on 4:13pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Can she take out corks and open tins with the metal work on her face ?
Does she do painting with her hair ?
She's a mess. I wouldn't admit to knowing her.....
Can she take out corks and open tins with the metal work on her face ?
Does she do painting with her hair ?
She's a mess. I wouldn't admit to knowing her.....
Posted by: Osama Bin Laden, A Cave far far away on 4:21pm Mon 14 Apr 08
Thats a girl??
Posted by: George on 4:47pm Mon 14 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Denzil[/bold] wrote:
What do people think of my girlfriend pictured?[/quote] She makes me nostalgic for the days when facial piercings were rare, the mark of an individual and not in the least bit mundane, run-of-the-mill, or all part of the Individuals Uniform(tm)
Denzil wrote:
What do people think of my girlfriend pictured?
She makes me nostalgic for the days when facial piercings were rare, the mark of an individual and not in the least bit mundane, run-of-the-mill, or all part of the Individuals Uniform(tm)
Posted by: King Mush, Woolston on 5:23pm Mon 14 Apr 08
I'd certainly go Walkabout if coming face to face with this weirdo!
Mental aberration
I'd certainly go Walkabout if coming face to face with this weirdo!
Mental aberration
Posted by: Fred on 5:38pm Mon 14 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Smoothy[/bold] wrote:
Can she take out corks and open tins with the metal work on her face ? Does she do painting with her hair ? She's a mess. I wouldn't admit to knowing her.....[/quote] Imagine kissing that thing - the taste of metal.
Shudders.
Smoothy wrote:
Can she take out corks and open tins with the metal work on her face ? Does she do painting with her hair ? She's a mess. I wouldn't admit to knowing her.....
Imagine kissing that thing - the taste of metal.
Shudders.
Posted by: lowe and behold, st marys hot seat on 1:34am Tue 15 Apr 08
A perfect women to take home to meet your mum over sunday lunch!
A perfect women to take home to meet your mum over sunday lunch!
Posted by: Bhod, Southampton on 2:26am Tue 15 Apr 08
Honestly, why would you even comment on somebody's picture. Clearly this is a place to add comments with regards to the article above - and all you sad little people wish to say nothing other then abusive things to a girl who obviously shows individuality and difference. You took the time out to say that? Grow up and go and find some self-worth. This girl is an awesome person and maturity is something you obviously lack.
Honestly, why would you even comment on somebody's picture. Clearly this is a place to add comments with regards to the article above - and all you sad little people wish to say nothing other then abusive things to a girl who obviously shows individuality and difference. You took the time out to say that? Grow up and go and find some self-worth. This girl is an awesome person and maturity is something you obviously lack.
Posted by: JB Soton, Gosport on 7:14am Tue 15 Apr 08
Ooooo! Scary Mary!
I bet your a right hoot getting through airport security. Anyone got a magnet?
Ooooo! Scary Mary!
I bet your a right hoot getting through airport security. Anyone got a magnet?
Posted by: George on 9:27am Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Bhod[/bold] wrote:
Honestly, why would you even comment on somebody's picture. Clearly
this is a place to add comments with regards to the article above - and
all you sad little people wish to say nothing other then abusive things
to a girl who obviously shows individuality and difference. You took
the time out to say that? Grow up and go and find some self-worth. This
girl is an awesome person and maturity is something you obviously lack.[/quote] Yep. Individuality. Just like all the rest of the, ahem, individuals with the same old facial piercings. Yawn. Next
Bhod wrote:
Honestly, why would you even comment on somebody's picture. Clearly
this is a place to add comments with regards to the article above - and
all you sad little people wish to say nothing other then abusive things
to a girl who obviously shows individuality and difference. You took
the time out to say that? Grow up and go and find some self-worth. This
girl is an awesome person and maturity is something you obviously lack.
Yep. Individuality. Just like all the rest of the, ahem, individuals with the same old facial piercings. Yawn. Next
Posted by: Bhod, Southampton on 1:25pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Truely pathetic. Didn't any of you ever get taught not to judge people by what they look like? It doesn't make her a "weirdo" nor any different to anybody else. It is within everybody's own right to look and be who they want to be-and I would guarentee that she is much nicer of a person than any of you sad childish people. Welcome to the 21st century guys, people happen to be different. And I know this girl and to be perfectly frank, she isn't bothered by low-life's who discriminate against what she looks like and what she representents - so I won't continue to bother with you either. Truely pathetic.
Truely pathetic. Didn't any of you ever get taught not to judge people by what they look like? It doesn't make her a "weirdo" nor any different to anybody else. It is within everybody's own right to look and be who they want to be-and I would guarentee that she is much nicer of a person than any of you sad childish people. Welcome to the 21st century guys, people happen to be different. And I know this girl and to be perfectly frank, she isn't bothered by low-life's who discriminate against what she looks like and what she representents - so I won't continue to bother with you either. Truely pathetic.
Posted by: daisy on 1:44pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote]Posted by: JB Soton, Gosport on 7:14am today
Ooooo! Scary Mary! I bet your a right hoot getting through airport security. Anyone got a magnet?
Ooooo! Scary Mary!
I bet your a right hoot getting through airport security. Anyone got a magnet?[/quote]
The metal used in piercings insnt magnetic you idiot, and so dont attract to magnets or set off airport scanners.
Anyway, nice piercings, i have 3, dont think i would want lots like her, but hey, makes her happy, then good.
As for the article, plastic bottles and such like should be enforced, rather then them being a choice, far too many people being injured these days when glass bottles are used as weapons in drunken fights.
Posted by: JB Soton, Gosport on 7:14am today
Ooooo! Scary Mary! I bet your a right hoot getting through airport security. Anyone got a magnet?
Ooooo! Scary Mary!
I bet your a right hoot getting through airport security. Anyone got a magnet?
The metal used in piercings insnt magnetic you idiot, and so dont attract to magnets or set off airport scanners.
Anyway, nice piercings, i have 3, dont think i would want lots like her, but hey, makes her happy, then good.
As for the article, plastic bottles and such like should be enforced, rather then them being a choice, far too many people being injured these days when glass bottles are used as weapons in drunken fights.
Posted by: lowe and behold, st marys hot seat on 1:57pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Bhod[/bold] wrote:
Truely pathetic. Didn't any of you ever get taught not to judge people by what they look like? It doesn't make her a "weirdo" nor any different to anybody else. It is within everybody's own right to look and be who they want to be-and I would guarentee that she is much nicer of a person than any of you sad childish people. Welcome to the 21st century guys, people happen to be different. And I know this girl and to be perfectly frank, she isn't bothered by low-life's who discriminate against what she looks like and what she representents - so I won't continue to bother with you either. Truely pathetic.[/quote] is she a le**o
Bhod wrote:
Truely pathetic. Didn't any of you ever get taught not to judge people by what they look like? It doesn't make her a "weirdo" nor any different to anybody else. It is within everybody's own right to look and be who they want to be-and I would guarentee that she is much nicer of a person than any of you sad childish people. Welcome to the 21st century guys, people happen to be different. And I know this girl and to be perfectly frank, she isn't bothered by low-life's who discriminate against what she looks like and what she representents - so I won't continue to bother with you either. Truely pathetic.
is she a le**o
Posted by: George on 5:48pm Tue 15 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Bhod[/bold] wrote:
Truely pathetic. Didn't any of you ever get taught not to judge people
by what they look like? It doesn't make her a "weirdo" nor any
different to anybody else. It is within everybody's own right to look
and be who they want to be-and I would guarentee that she is much nicer
of a person than any of you sad childish people. Welcome to the 21st
century guys, people happen to be different. And I know this girl and
to be perfectly frank, she isn't bothered by low-life's who
discriminate against what she looks like and what she representents -
so I won't continue to bother with you either. Truely pathetic.[/quote] So you can guarantee that she's a much nicer person than any of us "childish people", based solely what we've posted on the Internet about one, very specific, narrow topic? Hmmm. Talk to me about judging by appearances. You wouldn't know, for instance, how much of my monthly salary I donate to charity. But I guess, since I'm to be judged as an @sshole anyway, I may as well cancel those direct debits, no?
I think you're missing the point here, Bhod. I'm not judging her because she looks a bit different, quite the opposite - she looks like everyone. I was full of facial piercings long before this current fashion for it came about. That scaffold that everyone has on their ear now? Myself and my piercer came up with that about 15 years ago, and had to have the jewelry made specially. Nobody else had done such a thing, at least in this region. Now, it's everywhere. Ditto nose piercing, eyebrows, lips, the lot. Once, it was about individuality. It ain't any more, it's a uniform. Long gone are the days when body modification of this nature had anything to do with individuality. Remember when, once upon a time, people paid money to see a heavily tattooed man? Those were the days when body mods were about individuality. Now, it's one of the most conformist things you can do as a young adult
I have to ask: if [bold]she[/bold] isn't bothered by what others think of her (and I challenge that anyway), why are you? Seems to me you've got your knickers in a right twist, coming here shouting the odds and calling us all pathetic because you don't agree with what we say. Isn't that slightly at odds with why you're saying it? She doesn't represent anything, she's just got pink hair and a few very common facial piercings. Big deal. Do what you want, love, but don't kid yourself it's anything other than a fashion decision
Welcome to the 21st century, Bhod. Things are no longer as clear-cut as they were in the last 30 years or so of the last millenium. Sticking a safety pin in your cheek no longer passes as [italic]individuality[/italic]
Bhod wrote:
Truely pathetic. Didn't any of you ever get taught not to judge people
by what they look like? It doesn't make her a "weirdo" nor any
different to anybody else. It is within everybody's own right to look
and be who they want to be-and I would guarentee that she is much nicer
of a person than any of you sad childish people. Welcome to the 21st
century guys, people happen to be different. And I know this girl and
to be perfectly frank, she isn't bothered by low-life's who
discriminate against what she looks like and what she representents -
so I won't continue to bother with you either. Truely pathetic.
So you can guarantee that she's a much nicer person than any of us "childish people", based solely what we've posted on the Internet about one, very specific, narrow topic? Hmmm. Talk to me about judging by appearances. You wouldn't know, for instance, how much of my monthly salary I donate to charity. But I guess, since I'm to be judged as an @sshole anyway, I may as well cancel those direct debits, no?
I think you're missing the point here, Bhod. I'm not judging her because she looks a bit different, quite the opposite - she looks like everyone. I was full of facial piercings long before this current fashion for it came about. That scaffold that everyone has on their ear now? Myself and my piercer came up with that about 15 years ago, and had to have the jewelry made specially. Nobody else had done such a thing, at least in this region. Now, it's everywhere. Ditto nose piercing, eyebrows, lips, the lot. Once, it was about individuality. It ain't any more, it's a uniform. Long gone are the days when body modification of this nature had anything to do with individuality. Remember when, once upon a time, people paid money to see a heavily tattooed man? Those were the days when body mods were about individuality. Now, it's one of the most conformist things you can do as a young adult
I have to ask: if
she isn't bothered by what others think of her (and I challenge that anyway), why are you? Seems to me you've got your knickers in a right twist, coming here shouting the odds and calling us all pathetic because you don't agree with what we say. Isn't that slightly at odds with why you're saying it? She doesn't represent anything, she's just got pink hair and a few very common facial piercings. Big deal. Do what you want, love, but don't kid yourself it's anything other than a fashion decision
Welcome to the 21st century, Bhod. Things are no longer as clear-cut as they were in the last 30 years or so of the last millenium. Sticking a safety pin in your cheek no longer passes as
individualityPosted by: Wills, soton on 3:10pm Wed 16 Apr 08
Chrome plated zits - now there's posh !
Chrome plated zits - now there's posh !
Posted by: King Mush, Woolston on 7:27pm Wed 16 Apr 08
[quote][bold]Bhod[/bold] wrote:
Honestly, why would you even comment on somebody\\\'s picture. Clearly this is a place to add comments with regards to the article above - and all you sad little people wish to say nothing other then abusive things to a girl who obviously shows individuality and difference. You took the time out to say that? Grow up and go and find some self-worth. This girl is an awesome person and maturity is something you obviously lack.[/quote] People who go in for this form of self abuse usually do it for a reaction.
QED
I am more than aware that most youngsters who get suckered into it are 'nice' people but are under the illusion that they will 'stand out from the crowd'
Trouble is - the pierced brigade tend to be part of a 'uniformity' thus defeating the object?
Some of them go ont extreme piercings all over the body - including genital mutilation on male and female sides.
This surely qualifies as needing counselling?
She looks quite attractive without this rubbish - it's usually the ugly ones who resort to this.
Plus - who would employ a battle scarred person? Ok for 'trendy' bars - very few other outlets that need face to face service.
Bhod wrote:
Honestly, why would you even comment on somebody's picture. Clearly this is a place to add comments with regards to the article above - and all you sad little people wish to say nothing other then abusive things to a girl who obviously shows individuality and difference. You took the time out to say that? Grow up and go and find some self-worth. This girl is an awesome person and maturity is something you obviously lack.
People who go in for this form of self abuse usually do it for a reaction.
QED
I am more than aware that most youngsters who get suckered into it are 'nice' people but are under the illusion that they will 'stand out from the crowd'
Trouble is - the pierced brigade tend to be part of a 'uniformity' thus defeating the object?
Some of them go ont extreme piercings all over the body - including genital mutilation on male and female sides.
This surely qualifies as needing counselling?
She looks quite attractive without this rubbish - it's usually the ugly ones who resort to this.
Plus - who would employ a battle scarred person? Ok for 'trendy' bars - very few other outlets that need face to face service.
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