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Saturday snippet: A doofus in Africa
This isn't your typical "Doofus Of The Day" incident. It's a tale from about forty years ago, when yours truly was still young, sweet and innocent. (That's my story, anyway, and I'm sticking to it!) I came across it while re-reading the late Brigadier-General Dick Lord's excellent book "From Fledgling to Eagle: The South African Air Force during the Border War". The story made me laugh just as hard as it did the first time I heard it, so I thought you might enjoy it, too. It became something of a legend among troops on the border between South West Africa - now Namibia - and... more »
How Great Would It Be To See Trump Debating Bernie About Healthcare Instead Of Trump Debating Biden About Who Has The Most Corrupt Family?
Let's take a few minutes away from impeachment, Ukraine and China-- although I do want to mention the reporting did for the *Wall Street Journal*, about how Trump lied to Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) when Johnson confronted him about the illegal pressure he was putting on Ukraine, a quid pro quo to get Ukraine to help Trump steal the 2020 election, the way he stole the 2020 election. When Johnson asked Señor T, the illegitimate fake president said, "Muthafucker, no way. I would never do that. Who told you that?" *Let the peoplehave the powerto redeem the work of foolsupon the m... more »
Eduardo Bolsonaro Claims He Needs to be Ambassador to Defend his Father
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro reacted to criticism of his potential appointment to the post of ambassador to the United States and said that his choice is needed to defend what he considers attacks on The post Eduardo Bolsonaro Claims He Needs to be Ambassador to Defend his Father appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Brazil Will Not Progress While Bolsonaro ‘Sucks up’ to USA,” says Lula
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in an interview published on Friday by the Spanish version of Russia Today channel that he believes that Brazil "will not progress" while leaders like Fernando Henrique Cardoso and current President Jair Bolsonaro "continue sucking up" to political leaders of the United […] The post “Brazil Will Not Progress While Bolsonaro ‘Sucks up’ to USA,” says Lula appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mood Affiliation or Confirming Evidence?
Tyler Cowen introduced an important new idea in 2011 and gave it a name: the fallacy of mood affiliation. His idea is sound and important; the name he gives and even the way he defines it is faulty. Here’s Tyler’s original statement. It seems to me that people are first choosing a mood […] The post Mood Affiliation or Confirming Evidence? appeared first on Econlib.
These Warships Were the Most Dangerous of the 20th Century
*Robert Farley* *Security, * A century of naval war. *Key point: *A navy is only as effective as its sailors and ships The idea of a ship class, a series of vessels constructed to essentially the same design, is a hallmark of the industrial age of naval warfare. Prior to the emergence of the industrial age, individual ships represented the craftsmanship of different yards, and the relationship between design and construction allowed specific builders a great deal of latitude. As the industrial revolution overtook naval architecture, it became easier to create a specific templa... more »
Is the Sig Sauer P-320 X-Carry Worth the Cost?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://external-preview.redd.it/NqC-qIBjbWZ3y_zpsjNZx3Vpj9A0Sh03hJQyjsExjZQ.jpg?auto=webp&s=def2d1f5c951964eba8ca8271c17b300b708874b] A great idea or a bust? *Key point:* Sig Sauer's latest weapon appears to be just as good as their previous successes. Sig Sauer’s new P-320 pistol is enjoying a considerable streak of publicity, in large part due to the U.S. Army’s adoption of the it as the service’s new handgun. One new variant of the rapidly growing P-320 line is the X-Carry, a compact handgun designed for concealed carriers and tho... more »
Editor's Note
Spending some R&R with the family today. Blogging will return later today.
My Favorite Apple Pie Recipe
*Fruit Ingredients List:* 800 grams apples ( 6 large apples or 9 small apples) one conference pear *Topping Ingredients List:* 75 grams butter . (1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons sugar One tsp. cinnamon powder Little nutmeg powder Little cardamon powder Light syrup. (Syrup from cane or wheat source. No corn syrup) Little heavy cream or whole milk 2 dl flour ( 1 third of a cup ) Oatmeal ( Enough to give it oatmeal cookie consistency ) One tbsp dried coconut flakes *Preparation:* 1. Dice up the apples and pear and place into a 9 inch buttered pie di... more »
Harvey Proctor v Naga Munchetty (Transcript: BBC Breakfast, this morning)
*[Naga Munchetty mishandled her interview with Harvey Proctor this morning to a painful extent. Though she was right to seek to present the other side, the way she tried to talk Mr Proctor into silence - especially after he began criticising the BBC's role in the affair - was clumsy at best, especially when she then said, rather snippily, "**Please let me talk and I will let you talk. That is how this works." The point was that she hadn't been letting him talk - as he himself went on to point out. Her petulant-sounding pause midway was hardly what was needed either, especially duri... more »
Gay People Far More Likely To Use Tanning Salons - And It's Leading To 2X More Skin Cancer
If you want to find the gay neighborhood in a new town, look for the tanning salons, according to a new analysis. Neighborhoods with high proportions of gay and bisexual men are twice as likely to have an indoor tanning salon than other neighborhoods. Some will try to argue that the tanning industry is targeting gay and bisexual men ("just like Big Tobacco" is the cliché) but they are already six times more likely than heterosexual men to tan indoors so the stores are going up where the customers are. Due to high usage, gay and bisexual men are about twice as likely to suffer from s... more »
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin U.S. declassifies key name in Saudi-9/11 suit, but won't release it publicly Google using dubious tactics to target people with ‘darker skin’ in facial recognition project: sources Liberal Michael Moore Labels Joe Biden ‘This Year’s Hillary’*Wall Street Journal* Killed Editorial on Trump’s Mob Ties Martial Law Unfolding In Iraq: 30 Protesters Shot, Internet Blackout, 24-Hour CurfewsRussia's Largest Oil Company Ditches Dollar In New Oil Deals"Dramatic Change" Ahead: Robots Are Coming For 200,000 US Banking Jobs ICE is reportedly using fake Facebook accounts to track un... more »
Red and processed meats not so bad after all…but the empire is striking back
“The evidence is too weak to justify telling individuals to eat less beef and pork, according to new research. The findings “erode public trust,” critics said.” click here
ABC News climate alarmism debunked
The article would be better titled, “The earth is warming. Here is how alarmists misrepresent a modest, beneficial warming to appear like a crisis.” The post ABC News climate alarmism debunked appeared first on CFACT.
Fire Outbreaks in the Amazon Dropped by 16 Percent in September
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL -In September, 32,602 hotspots were recorded in the nine states that make up the Legal Amazon, an area comprising all northern region states, plus Mato Grosso and Maranhão. The number was 16 percent lower than in August, 39,177 hotspots. The data are from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). The […] The post Fire Outbreaks in the Amazon Dropped by 16 Percent in September appeared first on The Rio Times.
“Brazil’s Lawless and Justice-Free Days Have Come to an End,” Warns Moro.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Minister Sérgio Moro (Justice and Public Safety) said that 'the days of a lawless and justice-free Brazil have come to an end'. "Law must be above impunity, it must protect people". On his Twitter page, Moro wrote. "We need to send a clear message to society. Crime doesn't pay and […] The post “Brazil’s Lawless and Justice-Free Days Have Come to an End,” Warns Moro. appeared first on The Rio Times.
Flue Shot Fortune!
Managing Editor's Note: We run this article from 2010 each Fall during the Flu Shot push that is everywhere. CVS? Earn a 20% savings card! Stop & Shop? "No Cost Flu Shot!" No cost? Not exactly. Read one woman's horror... more »
What If Japan Sunk America's Aircraft Carriers at Pearl Harbor?
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia Pacific* Would this have resulted in a Japanese victory? One of the world's leading naval experts gave us his answer. What if the aircraft carriers of the United States Navy had been present at Pearl Harbor on the morning of December 7, 1941? The question has bedeviled historians since World War II, as the devastating attack left the most lethal warships of the U.S. Navy intact to fight off the oncoming Japanese offensive. What if some, or all, of the aircraft carriers of the Pacific Fleet had been at Pearl during the attack? What impact would th... more »
North Korea's New Submarine Launched Missile: Where Was It Fired From?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* From land? From sea? From a submarine? From a barge? North Korea launched a ballistic missile from a submarine this week. Or did it? There are conflicting reports about Wednesday’s launch. While there appears to have been a test of a Pukguksong-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM), it’s unclear whether it was fired from an underwater submarine or just some kind of platform. “The missile, believed to be a type of Pukkuksong, a North Korean SLBM, was fired from off the east coast near Wonsan in an easterly direction at 7:11 a.m. and flew a... more »
Millions of years of low CO2 … until now By Ian Angus
In Facing the Anthropocene, I showed that CO2 levels are higher than they have been for 800,000 years. New research extends that to 2.6 million years
Information Clearing House Headlines 4-5 October 2019
5 October 2019 — Information Clearing House A father’s grief and the Made in USA cluster bomb dropped in Yemen By Bethan McKernan in Saada US-made bombs rain down on north Yemen with almost total impunity. – Continue ====== Trump and money are shielding Saudi Arabia from accountability for Khashoggi’s killing By Ben Freeman and William D. … Continue reading Information Clearing House Headlines 4-5 October 2019
Alaa Nizar Ayesh Hamdan
October 4, 2019: Alaa Nizar Ayesh Hamdan, 28, was killed by Israeli soldiers in Abu Safiyya area, east of Jabalia town, in the northern part of the Gaza Strip, after the army attacked non-violent protesters in different parts of the coastal region, wounding 57, including 18 who were shot with live ammunition. The Palestinian protest… The post Alaa Nizar Ayesh Hamdan appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
Why Are US-Iran Relations So Tainted? [Part I]
*Hossein Askari* | The relationship between the US and Iran is haunted by past grievances. A new beginning is needed.
Russia’s 4 Most Dangerous Bombers To Ever Fly
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Europe* Some can drop nukes. Others can kill a navy. Which bombers are Moscow's best? Most military equipment in Russian arsenals today is legacy Soviet hardware. Russian bombers are no exception. Although some airframes in Russian inventories are quite old, they remain potent thanks to airframe, electronics and radar upgrades, along with improvements in standoff missiles and precision-guided munitions. Here are Russia’s most dangerous bombers. *Tu-95 “Bear”* In 1950, Andrei Tupolev was tasked with designing the Soviet Union’s new long-range heavy bo... more »
Hols
By Paul Homewood We’re off to Scotland this week, so, assuming we don’t get blown away, moderation will be slow,
Brazil Develops Missile Capable of Reaching Any Country in South America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Manufactured by Avibras Aeroespacial, the weapon has high destructive power - it carries a 200-kilogram warhead. It is a variation of the AV-MTC ground-to-air cruise missile, from the Brazilian Army's strategic program known as the ASTROS 2020 Airborne Saturation Artillery Rocket System. According to Jane's Defence Weekly, the development of the […] The post Brazil Develops Missile Capable of Reaching Any Country in South America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Petroleum Agency Lists Thirteen Companies Qualified to Bid at Upcoming Auction
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The blocks of Aram, Bumerangue, Cruzeiro do Sul, Sudoeste de Sagitário and Norte de Brava, distributed in the Santos and Campos basins, will be auctioned. The list of companies was published on Thursday, October 3rd, in the Federal Gazette. Four more companies showed interest in taking part in the round […] The post Brazil’s Petroleum Agency Lists Thirteen Companies Qualified to Bid at Upcoming Auction appeared first on The Rio Times.
Clash Between Drug Gangs in Rio Leaves One Dead and Six Wounded
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The confrontation between rival gangs on Wednesday, October 3rd, for the control of the Pedreira favela, in Costa Barros, north zone of Rio de Janeiro, left at least one dead and six injured. The information was released by chief inspector Rodrigo Barros, from the Pavuna Precinct. The two criminal groups […] The post Clash Between Drug Gangs in Rio Leaves One Dead and Six Wounded appeared first on The Rio Times.
Athletes From Sixteen Nations Compete in Soccer Refugee Cup in São Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This year's Refugee and Immigrant World Cup, which is now in its sixth edition, is entitled 'Take a Minute to Listen to a Person Who Has Left Their Country'. The event was created and is organized by the NGO Africa do Coração, with the support of the UN Refugee Agency […] The post Athletes From Sixteen Nations Compete in Soccer Refugee Cup in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
W1A
How very *W1A *for the BBC to appoint a Director of Creative Diversity! 🆕 @JuneSarpong appointed BBC's Director of Creative Diversity: https://t.co/VVxgrOKcc7 pic.twitter.com/7Q18BJqb53 — BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) October 4, 2019 How very BBC though for her also to be an arch-Remainer! How about another new role: BBC Director for Diversity of Opinion?
How My Mom Paid For My College Tuition By Running The Numbers
The numbers racket is largely gone now in the face of real lottery competition, except that the direct competition can provide a much better payout and that keeps it all alive. Quick research though shows it was going strong until 2000 at least and i would not count it out. Trust the government to make something like this illegal. Why bother??? It took a particular type to run the numbers, just as it takes a particular type to sell securities as well. All that is also the glue that activates a community of sorts and help to manage hopes and dreams. The better course is to sim... more »
Hong Kong Color Revolution?
A lot of claims made here pitching the CCP position. Except that it is not really that easy at all. So called color revolutions can be assisted by some one paying for all those flags placards and the like, but it still demands a million boots on the ground. In Hong Kong, even that is hardly necessary. Plenty of serious people do not like the obvious signs of CCP intent and are quite willing to confront it now. That means helping the folks on the street. China's best choice is to simply walk away and allow it all to die down. They have a much bigger game in regards to Taiwan... more »
Report Finds UN Employs 3,300 Pedophiles, Responsible for 60,000 Rapes in Last 10 Years
We can understand the vulnerability of the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts and the whole education system in which natural pedophile conspiracies will simply spring up and operate under the radar. Now we can add the whole UN bureaucracy in particular or at least that component administrating in lawless lands were oversight is difficult and even dangerous. In fact this corresponds to problems experienced in residential schools in Canada as well. The NPC ( Natural Pedophile Conspiracy ) takes advantage where ever real oversight can be weakened enough. For that reason we do need ... more »
Spectacular rammed-earth dome home is tucked deep into a Costa Rican jungle
There is something important here. That is the building of a truly secure roof structure that is itself high and with additional open spaces that can allow light in that is no part of the actual housing. It acts as a useful shade structure as well which allows additional vegetation as well. With that roof, any form of locally crafted construct can then be built under this artificial canopy. This is particularly useful in a jungle environment were daily downpours are common. Wind storms are always a problem, but that needs to be engineered around. Dropping the structure to ... more »
"Not very 2020"
The sainted Rory Stewart intends to run as in independent in the next London mayoral election and this morning's *Today* gave him a platform to help launch his bid. Justin Webb's lines of questioning were, however, very BBC, focusing as they did largely on identity politics. (P.S. If Sadiq Khan was listening I suspect he'd have been thinking nice thoughts about the BBC this morning!) Here's a list of Justin's questions: - Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, do you *really *want to topple him? - *(interrupting) *Sadiq Khan's not an extremist. - But surely the way to stop that ... more »
John Bowie charged with murder of wife Roxlyn Bowie after her disappearance 37 years ago
Just In - 18 hours ago
NSW Police have extradited John Bowie to Sydney to face court over the murder of his wife Roxlyn, after an investigation into her disappearance in 1982.
'Imagine if it was your child': Mum says public 'desperately' needs to learn how to talk to kids with disabilities
Jen Kyriacou has taken to social media to share her advice with other parents after witnessing children avoiding her daughter or running away from her during the school holidays.
'Iraqis cannot be ignored': Death toll soars to more than 70 in anti-government protests
Just In - 18 hours ago
The death toll in anti-government protests that have swept across Iraq over the past four days climbs to over 70, more than doubling in the past 24 hours.
Wallabies record scratchy win over Uruguay at Rugby World Cup
The Wallabies did not look convincing at times but they did enough to post a 45-10 bonus-point win over Uruguay in their Rugby World Cup Pool D match at Oita Stadium.
Why Hospitals Are Getting Into the Housing Business
Hospitals have some long-term patients not for medical reasons, but because they have no where to go. Giving them interim housing looks like a better answer.
With Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti?
I'm sure that this topic will end up on the blogs more now that it's out in the open. The Swedish scientist that suggested that we eat the dead is now so yesterday. Eat your children? Some people feel that AOC was shocked in her iconic town hall. That's not how it happened. She was stunned that the answer to the progressive movement was right in front of her all along. The Democrats have been casting about for something so utterly progressive that they could win a decisive victory against the Orange Man. Gun control has been done before and so has abortion. The one place they haven... more »
Can Cities Save the World?
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
Oct 04 (IPS) - By 2050 two thirds of the world's population will live in cities, and that infrastructure could be the key to managing the climate crisis, if we act now. Read the full story, “Can Cities Save the World?”, on globalissues.org →
Human Trafficking - It Came Disguised as the Opportunity of a Lifetime
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
NAIROBI, Oct 03 (IPS) - Six years ago Mary Njambi* received news of a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity far away from her poverty-stricken village situated in the heart of Kiambu County, Central Kenya. She was 20 years old, a single mother and out of work. Read the full story, “Human Trafficking - It Came Disguised as the Opportunity of a Lifetime”, on globalissues.org →
Slugfest: F-15EX vs. Stealth F-35 Fighter (Which Is Better?)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, World* It depends on the mission--if we are being honest. The U.S. military’s over $738 billion dollar budget is unprecedented in human history—but that only makes the struggles for a piece of that monetary pie all the fiercer. One of the battles currently raging revolves over a seemingly simple question: should the Air Force devote a share of its funding to procuring a new version of its oldest fighter, the F-15 Eagle, or devote every available dollar to its newest, the F-35 Lightning. Complicating matters is that the two aircraft are built to do d... more »
This Means War: Saudi Arabia Is Thinking About Attacking Iran
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/MIDEAST-ATTACKS--RC1A1E782610.html] Where does this end? *Key point:* Saudi Arabia might not strike back without full U.S. support, but Tehran is thinking about it. Two weeks after a devastating attack on Saudi oil facilities at Abqaiq and Khurais, one major question remains up in the air: What are the United States and Saudi Arabia going to do in response? Both are attempting to make a compelling case that Iran was directly culpable for the attacks. With proof of Iran's guilt, they can fu... more »
NATO publishes photos of ‘intercepted’ Russian Su-34 and Su-24 planes
The NATO military alliance represented by the Belgian Air Force published two photos of Russian Su-34 and Su-24 supersonic fighters on its official Twitter account, followed by a caption that during its one month of patrolling Baltic airspace the alliance conducted 109 flights and performed 8 interceptions, including the encounter with the Russian fighter jets. The black […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Foreign jihadists send reinforcements to Syrian Army fronts as offensive nears
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – A foreign jihadist group has sent a large number of reinforcements to several fronts where the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is expected to launch an offensive, the Arabic-language version of the Sputnik News Agency reported, citing a field correspondent in northern Syria. According to the Sputnik correspondent, reinforcements from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia helping China produce new missile system
Russia is helping China to create a missile warning system, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a yearly session of the Valdai Discussion Club on Thursday. “I don’t think I will reveal a big secret, this will become evident after all,” Putin said. “We are now helping our Chinese partners to create a missile warning system. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US increasingly worried Turkey will launch major offensive in Syria: reports
US officials are becoming increasingly concerned that Turkey will conduct a major offensive into Syria and spark battles with Kurdish fighters, the Wall Street Journal reported. On Thursday, the Turkish Defence Ministry said Ankara is committed to working with Washington to establish a safe zone to the east of the Euphrates River in Syria, but […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army kills over 15 ISIS terrorists in fierce battle west of Deir Ezzor city
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) managed to foil another Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) attack along the key highway that links the towns of Al-Shoula and Al-Sukhnah in eastern Syria. For the second time this week, the Islamic State used the cover of night to storm the Syrian Arab Army checkpoints along […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-10-03
This is a summary of 11 AMN articles on the following subjects: Hezbollah, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Saudi, Homs, Palmyra, Sukhnah, Latakia, Deir_Ezzor, US, Bernie Sanders, Idlib, KFC, IRGC, Qassim Suleimani. Categories covered in this brief: Middleeast, Syria, World-News, Turkey, Gulf, Iran Let us know how you like this brief in the comments […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mark Ames: Why Finance Is Too Important to Leave to Larry Summers
A reprise of Mark Ames' biting fundraiser classic.
Federal Appeals Court Issues Mixed Decision on Net Neutrality
Parsing a mixed ruling on net neutraliity.
Splendid! Met Our Fourth Goal, On to Our Fifth: Karōshi Prevention
If you haven't had the time to give yet, please visit our Tip Jar to help meet our fifth fundraising goal, burnout prevention.
Trump Envoy-BGR Group’s Kurt Volker Text Messages Re Their Recent Shakedown of Ukraine
This is really heinous – Trump and friends shaking down the President of another country. It’s also an embarrassment to … Continue reading →
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Friday 4th October 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Is Google CEO Op-Ed On Fox Business A Shift To The Right?
By Corinne Weaver ~ The massive search engine monopoly that is Google is now defending small businesses and it did so on Fox Business. That raises an interesting question: Do conservatives suddenly look more appealing to Big Tech in the face of regulatory statements by Democrat candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). In an op-ed penned […]
Showering With Soap … Made From Straw?
From the team at CFACT ~ Every time you lather up and take a shower, the soap or shampoo you use is filled with a variety of chemicals. Of course, the levels at which they exist in your bubbles are not toxic to your health, nevertheless, scientists are always looking for better ways to reduce […]
We Must Fight The Sexualization Of Children By Adults
By Andrea Jones and Emilie Kao ~ Childhood used to be a time of innocence. But as our culture has become more and more sexualized, children have become the casualties of adult exploitation. The New York Times just reported that more than 45 million online photos and videos of children being sexually abused were reported […]
Average Household Monthly Spending is 45.3 Percent Lower in Rural Areas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Therefore, there is a higher level of spending in urban areas than in rural areas. The average family expenditure in the urban area is almost double that of the rural area," the study manager, André Martins, told Agência Brasil. The average total monthly expenditure of Brazilian families reached R$4,649.03 (US$1.162) […] The post Average Household Monthly Spending is 45.3 Percent Lower in Rural Areas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Industrial Costs Indicator Climbs 1.1 Percent in Second Quarter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Compared to the same quarter last year, industrial costs increased by 3.5 percent, according to a study released yesterday, October 4th, by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI). Energy costs, which have been rising since the end of 2016, increased 2.1 . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Industrial Costs Indicator Climbs 1.1 Percent in Second Quarter appeared first on The Rio Times.
Saturday Morning Light Breakfast
I Fresh from having its ruling against Naga Munchetty squashed by the elegant shoe of Lord Hall, the BBC's Executive Complaints Unit has contented itself with upholding two complaints on the grounds of swearing. Mrs Whitehouse would have been delighted. Over the past week, two rulings have been released. The first concerned the use of the f-word during BBC One's *D-Day 75: A Tribute to Heroes *in June, while the second concerned Nicky Campbell's mis-speaking of Jeremy Hunt's surname as 'C***' on Radio 5 Live in June. They have been fully upheld on the grounds that neither progr... more »
I am scared of innocent children
*By Václav Vlk Sr, translated and endorsed by LM* All of us know Andersen's fairy-tale about the king who was walking naked – before an innocent child exclaimed: "The emperor has no clothes." This fairy-tale may be interpreted by saying that the citizens of the kingdom knew that the king was naked but they were forgiving him because he was an otherwise good king and the citizens weren't stupid (see e.g. the top Czech 19th century writer Karel Havlíček Borovský and his King Lávra) but the moral story in which an "innocent" child revealed a "terrible truth" is popular, and that is why... more »
