October 28, 2018

About time!

Exclusive Philip Hammond interview: Budget plan to get UK’s broadband up to speed
— Read on www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2018/10/27/budget-get-uks-broadband-speed/

October 28, 2018October 29, 2018

“Vicuña” and “tanka” took a while at the end…

Will Labour's NHS offensive swing the election? December 10, 2019
With James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Presented by Cindy Yu.
The Spectator
Is a Tory majority now inevitable? December 9, 2019
With James Forsyth and Katy Balls. Presented by Cindy Yu.
The Spectator
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Interviews Roundup - 08/12/19 December 8, 2019
Isabel Hardman brings you the best of Sunday's political interviews, with today's podcast featuring Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage, John McDonnell, Nicola Sturgeon and Brandon Lewis. Produced by Matthew Taylor.
The Spectator
Is the real election battle happening online? December 7, 2019
With James Ball, journalist and author of Post-Truth, and Katy Balls. Presented by Cindy Yu.
The Spectator
Verdict: the final leaders debate December 6, 2019
With Stephen Bush, Political Editor of the New Statesman, and James Forsyth. Presented by Katy Balls.
The Spectator

Nightmare on Downing St: just how bad would it be? December 5, 2019
With just a week to go until polling day, we take a look at what Corbyn’s Britain would look like (00:45). Plus, is planting more trees the panacea to climate change (16:15)? And last, how young is too young to have political opinions (28:15)? With Liam Halligan, Michael Jacobs, Jamie Blackett, Will Skeaping, Andrew Watts, Freddy Gray, Gus Gray and Mary Wake […]
The Spectator
The final furlong: can Boris make it? November 28, 2019
With two weeks to go until the election, the latest polling shows a majority of 68 for the Conservative party. So can anything still trip Boris Johnson up (00:50)? One of those events could be Trump’s visit next week – so how high are the stakes there (17:10)? And last, what led to the failure of the Israeli kibbutz (28:35)? With James Forsyth, Paul Goodman, […]
The Spectator
Remain's last stand: can they unite against Boris? November 21, 2019
This week, as the Tories continue to lead in the polls, Lara speaks to Alastair Campbell about what Remainers can do to turn things around (00:45). Plus, Venice is holding an independence referendum – but will that help with the city’s problems (19:10)? And last, is Instagram the future of poetry (28:35)? With James Forsyth, Alastair Campbell, Anna Somers Co […]
The Spectator
Can Nigel Farage take the Tories to victory? November 14, 2019
The Conservatives like to say that their road to electoral victory is steep and narrow, but has Nigel Farage broadened out that path this week (00:50)? Plus, is it time to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants (13:50)? And last, should baby boomers apologise for crimes against young people (26:55)? With James Forsyth, Marcus Roberts, Fraser Nelson, David Goodh […]
The Spectator
Who can take Trump on? November 7, 2019
America goes to the polls next year, but can any of the Democratic candidates take Trump out (00:45)? And with our own election coming up, what happens if you can no longer vote for the party you’ve always supported (13:15)? And last, happy 200th birthday to George Eliot – we find out about her unconventional life (28:05). With Freddy Gray, Karine Jean-Pierr […]
The Spectator

Exclusive: Over 300 Saudi military aviation students grounded in U.S. after base shooting December 10, 2019
More than 300 Saudi Arabian military aviation students have been grounded as part of a "safety stand-down" after a Saudi Air Force lieutenant shot and killed three people last week at a U.S. Navy base in Florida, U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday.
Labour's big state plans spook British business December 10, 2019
In April, the man who will be Britain's finance minister in a Labour government sought to reassure the head of the country's biggest telecoms group BT that it would not feature in his sweeping nationalisation plans.
Environment protesters glue themselves to Johnson's campaign bus December 10, 2019
Three environmental campaigners glued themselves to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's campaign bus on Tuesday after he held an election event at a factory in central England, two days before voters go to the polls.

Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil formal charges December 10, 2019
The US president hits back after being accused of abusing his powers and obstructing Congress.
Climate change: Greenland ice melt 'is accelerating' December 10, 2019
The ice sheet's contribution to sea-level rise is now seven times what it was in the 1990s.
Merriam-Webster: Non-binary pronoun 'they' is word of year December 10, 2019
The dictionary said searches for the non-binary pronoun on its website increased by 313% this year.
Peter Handke receives Nobel Literature prize December 10, 2019
The controversial Austrian winner of the 2019 prize was applauded at the ceremony in Stockholm.
Child prodigy, nine, drops out of university December 10, 2019
His parents removed him after the university said he wouldn't graduate before turning 10.

Krampuslauf: Tradition verleiht Prügel December 10, 2019
In der Adventszeit jagen die unheimlichen Krampusse durch Österreich. Junge Männer, die mit Reisigbündeln zuschlagen – auch bei Frauen. Wie gewalttätig ist der Brauch?
ZEIT ONLINE: Entdecken - Julia Meyer
Sexueller Missbrauch: Berufungsgericht bestätigt Haftstrafe für Bill Cosby December 10, 2019
2018 wurde der Schauspieler zu dreieinhalb Jahren Haft wegen sexuellen Missbrauchs verurteilt. Mit dem Versuch, das Urteil zu kippen, ist er nun erst einmal gescheitert.
ZEIT ONLINE: Gesellschaft - Katrin Scheib
USMCA-Abkommen: USA einigen sich mit Kanada und Mexiko auf neues Handelsabkommen December 10, 2019
Die drei Staaten haben das USMCA-Abkommen unterzeichnet. Es löst das Nafta-Freihandelsabkommen ab, das Trump als "schlechtesten Deal aller Zeiten" bezeichnet hatte.
ZEIT ONLINE: Wirtschaft - Hasan Gökkaya

Finanztransaktionssteuer December 10, 2019
Wird es künftig eine Steuer auf Aktienkäufe geben? Was bedeutet diese Finanztransaktionssteuer - und wie funktioniert sie? Das ist unser heutiges Thema des Tages. Barbara Kostolnik berichtet aus Berlin über den Entwurf für die Aktiensteuer. Anschließend spricht Moderator Stefan Einöder mit unserem BR-Wirtschaftsexperten Rigobert Kaiser über das Vorhaben des […]
Tag der Menschenrechte December 10, 2019
Die allgemeine Erklärung der Menschenrechte wurde heute vor 71 Jahren veröffentlicht. Antje Passenheim berichtet, wie es um die weltweite Einhaltung der Menschenrechte bestellt ist. Über die aktuelle Situation in Deutschland spricht Fabian Herrmann mit der Direktorin des Deutschen Instituts für Menschenrechte, Beate Rudolf. Moderation: Katja Strippel
WADA beschließt Sanktionen gegen Russland December 9, 2019
Die Welt-Anti-Doping-Agentur (WADA) hat im Skandal um manipulierte Daten aus dem Moskauer Kontroll-Labor eine Vierjahressperre gegen Russland verhängt. Unser Moderator Stefan Einöder spricht dazu mit Sebastian Krause aus der BR-Sportredaktion. Palina Milling (ARD-Korrespondentin) berichtet, wie Regierungsvertreter in Moskau auf die Entscheidung reagieren.
Die SPD nach dem Parteitag December 9, 2019
Unser heutiges Thema des Tages handelt vom SPD-Parteitags, der am Wochenende zu Ende gegangen ist. Dazu ein Beitrag von George Schwarte. Außerdem spricht unsere Moderatorin Katja Strippel mit unserem Korrespondent im Haupstadtstudio Achim Wendler,.
Interview der Woche: Kevin Kühnert, Juso-Chef und neuer SPD-Partei-Vize December 7, 2019
Unsere Redakteurin Barbara Kostolnik, hat mit dem Juso-Chef Kevin Kühnert gesprochen.

EN DIRECT - Grève : de nouvelles mobilisations prévues les 12 et 17 décembre December 10, 2019
Avec 339.000 manifestants en France, selon la police, et 885.000 selon la CGT, la mobilisation de ce mardi est bien moindre que celle du 5 décembre. Les perturbations mercredi à la SNCF et la RATP resteront encore très fortes.
Guillaume Poingt, Wladimir Garcin-Berson, William Plummer, Luc Lenoir
Réforme des retraites: ce qui est déjà acté et ce qui reste à trancher December 10, 2019
DÉCRYPTAGE - Édouard Philippe va confirmer la mise en œuvre d’un régime universel par points mais de manière décalée dans le temps.
Marie-Cécile Renault
Au 6e jour de grève dans les transports, la mobilisation marque le pas dans la rue December 10, 2019
Au total, 339.000 manifestants ont été recensés en France, contre 800.600 jeudi dernier.
Marc Landré
Grève du 11 décembre: un mercredi noir pour les usagers de la SNCF et de la RATP December 10, 2019
De nouvelles perturbations du trafic impacteront les voyageurs mercredi, alors qu’Édouard Philippe doit prendre la parole à 12h00 pour dévoiler les grands points de la réforme des retraites.
Alexandra Segond
Retraites: Édouard Philippe prévient qu'il n'y aura «pas d'annonces magiques» December 10, 2019
Le premier ministre s'est exprimé devant les députés de la majorité avant sa prise de parole mercredi.
Pierre Lepelletier, Mathilde Siraud

Restaurant de la Tour de l’Europe : la ville victime d’une escroquerie ? December 10, 2019
Fin 2018, des escrocs présumés ont fait croire à la ville de Mulhouse qu'une société voulait racheter le restaurant panoramique de la Tour de l’Europe. Cela a poussé la ville à préempter pour un montant de 400 000 €. En réalité, la société était fictive. Trois personnes ont été mises en examen. […]
[PODCAST] Un an après l'attentat, les traumatismes du 11 décembre 2018 December 10, 2019
Ils ont été emportés par un mouvement de foule, se sont cachés. Ils ont vu les corps tomber, entendu les cris. Ils ont gardé en mémoire la panique dans les yeux des gens qui fuyaient. Et avec Noël qui revient, avec le marché, le sapin et les illuminations, ils sont nombreux à y repenser.
La circulation des trains toujours perturbée mercredi en Alsace December 10, 2019
En raison de la grève nationale interprofessionnelle, la circulation ferroviaire sera très fortement perturbée sur l’ensemble du réseau en Alsace ce mercredi 11 décembre, a-t-on appris ce mardi soir dans un communiqué de la SNCF.

Staatskrant China komt met ‘geruststellende’ boodschap voor Nederlandse Oeigoerse December 10, 2019
Volgens de Chinese staatskrant Global Times hoeft Asiye Abdulaheb (46) niet bang te zijn voor China. De geruststelling komt met een onheilspellende waarschuwing: de in Nederland woonachtige Oeigoerse moet niet denken dat ze veilig is in het Westen.
‘Ik kan F16’s kopen van de opbrengst van mijn lachgas’: betrokkenen over voorstel verbod December 10, 2019
Een lachgasverbod op initiatief van staatssecretaris Paul Blokhuis stuit op verzet. De risico’s te groot? Vooral nog ‘onbekend’. En hoe zit het dan met tabak en alcohol, vragen betrokkenen zich af.
Hoe Spanje, gastland van de VN-klimaattop, zelf worstelt met opwarming: ook voor de wijnoogst kan het te heet worden December 10, 2019
Spanje, deze week gastland van de VN-Klimaattop, is wijnland bij uitstek. Of was. Door de droge, hete zomers wordt het steeds moeilijker in Spanje druiven te laten groeien. Bodegas Torres legt zich er niet bij neer. De wijnmaker kweekt oude druivenrassen opnieuw op, en ook hoog in de bergen worden wijngaarden aangelegd.
Boris Johnson dient acteur Hugh Grant van repliek met parodie op Love Actually December 10, 2019
Boris Johnson heeft Hugh Grant van repliek gediend. In een laatste poging de Britten voor zich te winnen heeft de premier een geestige parodie op een bekende scène uit Love Actually verspreid. De bekende acteur helpt zowel Labour als de liberaal-democraten in hun strijd tegen de Conservatieve regering.
‘Vandaag is eigenlijk een finale in de Champions League: Ajax gaat door of niet door’ December 10, 2019
Vanavond speelt Ajax de laatste groepswedstrijd in de Champions League, in eigen huis tegen Valencia. Na een aantal mooie en zenuwslopende wedstrijden staan de Amsterdammers eerste in de poule, maar het kan nog helemaal misgaan. We blikken vooruit met sportverslaggever Willem Vissers.

El independentismo, enfrentado por la calificación de los presos December 10, 2019
redaccion@20minutos.es (EFE)
El PP acusa a Sánchez de "blanquear a los separatistas" y avisa de que no apoyará una reforma de la Constitución December 10, 2019
redaccion@20minutos.es (Emilio Ordiz)
Los partidos minoritarios confirman ante el rey su rechazo a cualquier concesión al independentismo December 10, 2019
redaccion@20minutos.es (L. G. / D. R. / K.B. / Á. A)
El PSOE constata "avances" en su tercera reunión con ERC y vuelve a referirse a la existencia de un "conflicto político" December 10, 2019
Los negociadores del PSOE y de ERC se han reunido durante dos horas y media en la sede del Área Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB). Se trata de su tercer encuentro público, y el cuarto si contamos el contacto más discreto que mantuvieron lugar este lunes, y el objetivo es buscar un acuerdo sobre el calendario para la mesa de diálogo político sobre Cataluña. […]
redaccion@20minutos.es (Clara Pinar)
Un joven interrumpe una coreografía feminista al grito de "¡Ahora a casa a hacer la cena!" y desata una bronca December 10, 2019
redaccion@20minutos.es (20minutos)
Detenidos dos hombres acusados de violar a dos mujeres en un piso 'okupa' de Manresa December 10, 2019
redaccion@20minutos.es (AGENCIAS)
DIRECTO | Marca Lukaku, el Inter logra el empate ante el Barça en Milán December 10, 2019
redaccion@20minutos.es (SportYou)
DIRECTO | Rodrigo adelanta al Valencia, que está ahora clasificado December 10, 2019
redaccion@20minutos.es (SportYou)

Ritrovato quadro a Piacenza, si crede sia il Klimt rubato quasi 23 anni fa December 10, 2019
Individuata un'intercapedine in una parete esterna della galleria da cui sparì il capolavoro
repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it)
Le orecchiette di Bari vecchia diventano un caso internazionale. Il New York Times: "Un crimine di pasta" December 10, 2019
Il sequestro di orecchiette artigianali a un ristoratore di Bari è al centro di un lungo reportage che apre l'edizione internazionale del quotidiano Usa
repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it)
Carceri, i detenuti avranno casella mail per inviare e ricevere messaggi: sperimentazione al via da Bari December 10, 2019
Il primo passo sarà la creazione di un unico indirizzo di posta da cui si inoltreranno e su cui saranno convogliate tutte le mail dirette ai detenuti: "Ridurre la distanza con il mondo esterno"
repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it)

“Water is the nemesis of the built.”

Tom Nancollas, “Seashaken Houses”, a Lighthouse History from Eddystone to Fastnet.

Prosopography

Prosopography – Wikipedia — Read on en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosopography

Clive James: ‘A wisecracking literary phenomenon who was on fire with life itself’ | Culture | The Guardian

He could put Rambo and Rimbaud in the same sentence, virtually invented TV criticism – and, from his epic poems to his chat show quips, shot an Aussie rocket into the English language. Robert McCrum pays tribute to his great friend — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/nov/27/clive-james-wisecracking-literary-phenomenon-robert-mccrum

The Book Club podcast: a conversation with Clive James | Coffee House

RIP, Clive James, a fine poet, a man of wisdom, wit and great understanding. What a very fine mind you had and how generously you shared it with humanity! LJ The Book Club podcast: a conversation with Clive James on Coffee House | Clive James is gone. What a great spirit, what a lively and […]

George Steiner

The great George Steiner reflects on the potency of memory for the preservation of culture and its survival in the human mind in defiance of the tentacular encroachment of tyranny. LJ

Hotel: Leonardo London Heathrow Airport December 27, 2019 – December 28, 2019 Leonardo London Heathrow AirportnSipson Way /Bath Road, Hillingdon, UB7 0DP, United Kingdom
Dentist Ailsa Graham March 4, 2020 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am Chesil Dental Practice, 15-17 Bridge St, Winchester SO23 0HL, UK
Angelica's Birthday July 29, 2020 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Dave's Birthday November 6, 2020 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Martin Beck's WST November 13, 2020 at 8:00 am – 9:00 am

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