January 8, 2019 – Lyndon @ Adonis Blue

January 8, 2019

En tant que francophile, j’ai fait une contribution à cette cagnotte, tout en regrettant qu’un tel geste soit nécessaire. Il l’est pourtant. LJ

“«Gilets jaunes» : des cagnottes créées pour soutenir les forces de l’ordre” : http://www.lefigaro.fr/actualite-france/2019/01/08/01016-20190108ARTFIG00280-gilets-jaunes-des-cagnottes-creees-pour-soutenir-les-forces-de-l-ordre.php

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I got there in the end, after some frustration

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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
Will the issue of trust decide the election? December 6, 2019
With Fraser Nelson 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

France's unions take pensions battle back onto the streets December 10, 2019
French unions called on Tuesday for public workers to stage one of the biggest protests in decades, hoping to exceed the 800,000 people they brought into the streets last week in an uprising against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms.
Gunman kills six in Czech hospital before shooting himself December 10, 2019
A gunman killed six people on Tuesday at a hospital waiting room in the eastern Czech city of Ostrava before fleeing and fatally shooting himself in the head, police said.
Spitting volcano keeps search parties off New Zealand island, death toll rises to six December 10, 2019
Fearing the volcano could erupt again, search parties were unable to set foot on New Zealand's White Island for eight people still missing on Tuesday, as police raised the death toll to six from the eruption a day earlier.

New Zealand volcano: Rescuer tells of 'Chernobyl'-like scene December 10, 2019
A paramedic who saved tourists says conditions were like something from "the Chernobyl mini-series".
Chilean plane en route to Antarctica disappears with 38 on board December 10, 2019
The Chilean Hercules military transport aircraft disappeared en route to an air force base.
Czech shooting: Gunman kills six at hospital in Ostrava December 10, 2019
The man opened fire at a hospital in Ostrava before going on the run and shooting himself.
Ukraine and Russia agree to implement ceasefire December 10, 2019
Talks between Russia and Ukraine's leaders end with a pledge of a ceasefire by the end of 2019.
Drugs and guns found on Juice Wrld's jet, police say December 10, 2019
Police in Chicago say the rapper suffered a seizure as they questioned his entourage in an airport.

Boris is just looking for some love … actually December 10, 2019
Boris Johnson bleiben nur noch zwei Tage, um die Wähler von sich zu überzeugen. Zeit, um im Wahlkampf eine Schippe drauf zulegen – mit Hilfe eines Weihnachtsklassikers.
ZEIT ONLINE: Ausland - Carly Laurence
EU-Integration: Die neue SPD-Spitze kämpft nicht für Europa December 10, 2019
In der aktuellen Debatte über den Fortbestand der großen Koalition spielt Europa keine Rolle. Ein Fehler, denn auf die Bundesregierung kommt es im nächsten Jahr an.
ZEIT ONLINE: Ausland - Franziska Brantner
Hautpflege: Das Einmaleins der Gesichtspflege December 10, 2019
Die Welt als Creme und Vorstellung: überall Versprechen darüber, was schöner macht. Fangen Sie mit diesen zehn einfachen Schritten an, wenn Sie unbedingt wollen.
ZEIT ONLINE: Kultur - Rabea Weihser

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.
Neuanfang bei der SPD? December 6, 2019
Unser heutiges Thema des Tages beschäftigt sich mit dem Parteitag der SPD in Berlin. Unsere Moderatorin Gabriele Gerlach spricht mit BR-Berlinkorrespondentin Barbara Kostolnik.

EN DIRECT - Grève du 10 décembre : premières manifestations en province December 10, 2019
À la veille de la présentation du projet de réforme des retraites par Édouard Philippe, les transports en commun, ferroviaires et aériens sont à nouveau fortement perturbés. De nombreuses manifestations se déroulent ce mardi en province et à Paris.
Guillaume Poingt, Wladimir Garcin-Berson
Guillaume Tabard: «Quand le soupçon s’installe au cœur de l’exécutif» December 9, 2019
CONTRE-POINT - À deux jours de l’intervention d’Édouard Philippe, la question porte sur les concessions qu’il sera contraint de faire pour préserver au maximum sa réforme des retraites.
Guillaume Tabard
Macron estime que sa réforme des retraites est «indispensable» December 10, 2019
Le chef de l'État assure ne pas sentir «une grande inquiétude» dans le pays à propos de la réforme.
Grève : 7 des 8 raffineries françaises sont bloquées, selon la CGT December 10, 2019
Le syndicat appelle aussi les salariés d'EDF à faire grève et à manifester ce mardi.
Frédéric Dabi: «Le gouvernement se retrouve dans un corner» December 9, 2019
INTERVIEW - Le directeur général adjoint de l’Ifop estime que la réforme des retraites est fragilisée par la mauvaise communication de l’exécutif.
Tristan Quinault-Maupoil

Mulhouse : plus de 1000 manifestants ont défilé dans les rues December 10, 2019
La manifestation mulhousienne de ce mardi 10 décembre, contre la réforme des retraites, s'est élancée à 10h depuis la sous-préfecture.
[Diaporama] Mulhouse : les slogans de la manifestation contre la réforme des retraites December 10, 2019
En images, quelques-uns des slogans relevés sur les panneaux des opposants à la réforme des retraites, qui défilent ce mardi 10 décembre dans les rues de Mulhouse.
Grève : le trafic SNCF "très perturbé" ce mardi, 20% des TGV December 10, 2019
De fortes perturbations sont encore attendues ce mardi pour la deuxième journée de mobilisation.

Ze kreeg de Nobelprijs voor vrede. Nu moet ze zich verdedigen voor genocide December 9, 2019
Ooit was de Myanmarese leider Aung San Suu Kyi de hoop van de democratische wereld. Dinsdag moet ze voor het Internationaal Gerechtshof verschijnen voor wat zij noemt een ‘anti-guerrilla-operatie’ tegen de islamitische minderheid Rohingya in haar land. De vervolging van Rohingya had volgens de VN alle kenmerken van een genocide.
Greep Slob terecht in op het Haga? Het is nu aan de rechter December 9, 2019
Alweer stonden het Haga Lyceum en de Staat tegenover elkaar in de rechtszaal. De grote vraag: gaf minister Slob de school terecht een aanwijzing waarin hij eiste dat het bestuur zou opstappen?
Terwijl Zeeland bijna was bevrijd, werden in Renesse tien verzetsstrijders opgehangen
Lukt het de overheid wel om SUV en gehaktbal van burgers af te pakken? December 10, 2019
De Raad voor de leefomgeving en infrastructuur (Rli), een belangrijke adviseur van de regering, komt vandaag met een rapport waarin het de rijksoverheid adviseert hoe de transitie naar een duurzame economie vorm moet worden gegeven. Pakt de overheid het goed aan? De belangrijkste feiten uit het rapport op een rij.
Als een communistisch leider ziet Wiebes hoe de gaskraan figuurlijk wordt dichtgedraaid December 9, 2019
Nu de gaswinning in Groningen stopt, begint de NAM met het ontmantelen van de productielocaties. En daar komt minister Wiebes maar al te graag voor langs. De terreinen krijgen wellicht een nieuw leven in de energietransitie.

Perugia, dalla stufa parte un incendio nonna e nipotina in fin di vita December 10, 2019
La bambina e la donna erano sedute su un divano, investito da una fiammata e uno scoppio. La piccola trasferita al Gemelli di Roma, illesi il padre e un altro figlio
repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it)
Lanzo, truffa e fatture false per lavori mai fatti nell'albergo di Balme che ospitò D'Annunzio e la Duse December 10, 2019
Quattro persone denunciate dalla Guardia di Finanza. Una parte dell'hotel a fuoco lo scorso giugno
repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it)
Arcelor Mittal, al via lo sciopero: a Roma la manifestazione dei sindacati, da Taranto migliaiai di operai December 10, 2019
Contestano il nuovo piano industriale della multinazionale, che ha chiesto ulteriori 4.700 esuberi entro il 2023. Partiti da Taranto con una ventina di bus, oltre milla lavoratori dell'ex Ilva e dell'indotto hanno raggiunto Roma
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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