Politics – Lyndon @ Adonis Blue

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018

“Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges.” Tacitus

“When the state is at its most corrupt, its laws are at its most numerous.” Tacitus

How true those words are, even to-day! LJ

August 19, 2018

Michael Portillo, a good egg!

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August 14, 2018

Erdogan kündigt Boycott von US Elektronik an.

Reaktion auf Sanktionen: Erdogan kündigt Boykott von US-Elektronik an – SPIEGEL ONLINE

Der türkische Staatschef Recep Tayyip Erdogan reagiert auf die Handelssanktionen der US-Regierung: Amerikanische Elektronik soll künftig boykottiert werden.

http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/soziales/erdogan-will-us-elektronik-boykottieren-a-1223078.html

August 13, 2018

«Sur l’immigration, dépassons les affrontements binaires pseudo-moraux»

“«Sur l’immigration, dépassons les affrontements binaires pseudo-moraux»” : http://www.lefigaro.fr/vox/societe/2018/07/26/31003-20180726ARTFIG00341-sur-l-immigration-depassons-les-affrontements-binaires-pseudo-moraux.php

Will the Brexit party triumph at the European Elections? April 17, 2019
With James Forsyth and Katy Balls Presented by John Connolly.
The Spectator
Will Donald Tusk's dream of a second referendum come true? April 16, 2019
With James Forsyth and Katy Balls Presented by John Connolly.
The Spectator
Is Sajid Javid pitching for the Tory leadership? April 15, 2019
With Katy Balls and Stephen Bush. Presented by John Connolly.
The Spectator
Katy Balls' Sunday Interviews Roundup - 14/04/19 April 14, 2019
Katy Balls rounds up the highlights from Sunday's political interviews. Featured today are David Lammy, David Lidington, Gerard Batten, Jennifer Robinson and Iain Duncan Smith. This podcast was produced by Matthew Taylor.
The Spectator
Is a general election the only way out? April 12, 2019
With James Forsyth and Fraser Nelson. Presented by Katy Balls.
The Spectator

The Easter Special: what does the Notre Dame mean to Catholics? April 18, 2019
After a tragic fire destroyed parts of the Notre Dame on Holy Week, we talk about what the cathedral means to Catholics (00.25). Plus, a special debate on euthanasia (10.20), and a discussion with the Dean of Westminster Abbey about why we need hymns more than ever (20:25). With the Very Reverend John Hall, Damian Thompson, Matthew Walther, Sam Leith, Dougl […]
The Spectator
Macron's reign: how did the President unite France against him? April 11, 2019
With plummeting approval ratings and street protests stretching into their fifth month, Emmanuelle Macron’s presidency seems to be going from bad to worse. So what happened to France’s golden child of global liberalism (00:25)? Plus, are MPs whining too much (12:40)? And last, is TV binge-watching becoming an epidemic (21:55)? With Jonathan Miller, Sophie Pe […]
The Spectator
A losing game: how badly has Brexit damaged the two main parties? April 4, 2019
This week, Brexit disillusionment reaches a new low. Will our political system ever be the same again after all this is done(00:40)? Plus, we ask whether British rape laws have gone too far in the MeToo age (15:00). And last, should friends ask friends for donations (30:35)? With James Forsyth, Katy Balls, Chris Daw QC, Tim Shipman, Sarah Green, James Del […]
The Spectator
After May: a country in search of leadership March 28, 2019
This week, Theresa May has finally agreed to step down. But will it be enough to get her Brexit deal through (00:25)? We also take a look at the government’s plans to restrict consumption of pornography (15:20), and last, who were the Victorian women who travelled the world (28:10)? With James Forsyth, Katy Balls, Nicky Morgan, Julie Bindel, Robert Jackman, […]
The Spectator
Begging for Brexit: is Brexit a national humiliation? March 21, 2019
It has been yet another crazy week in the Brexit saga, with May and the EU negotiating an extension. And with a possible third meaningful vote in the horizon, what happens now? And who is to blame for the uncertainty - May, or parliament? (00:37) Plus, with the majority of doctors in the NHS now coming from abroad, why are we not training enough doctors in t […]
The Spectator

WIKIRADIO del 18/04/2019 - Ardito Desio raccontato da Enrico Camanni April 18, 2019
Ardito Desio raccontato da Enrico Camanni
AD ALTA VOCE del 17/04/2019 - IL CONFORMISTA P.13 April 17, 2019
TOMMASO RAGNO legge IL CONFORMISTA di ALBERTO MORAVIA P. 13
WIKIRADIO del 17/04/2019 - Enzo Sereni raccontato da Alessandra Tarquini April 17, 2019
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AD ALTA VOCE del 16/04/2019 - IL CONFORMISTA P.12 April 16, 2019
TOMMASO RAGNO legge IL CONFORMISTA di ALBERTO MORAVIA P. 12
AD ALTA VOCE del 15/04/2019 - IL CONFORMISTA P.11 April 15, 2019
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Short-covering helps European shares shrug off PMI data April 18, 2019
European shares rose to fresh eight-month highs on Thursday as short covering kicked in and a weaker euro helped investors shrug off disappointing euro zone business activity surveys.
Factbox - Guilty pleas, indictments abound in Trump-Russia probe April 18, 2019
Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election has ensnared dozens of people, including several advisers to President Donald Trump and a series of Russian nationals and companies.
Landmark moment for Trump as Mueller report on Russia looms April 18, 2019
In a watershed moment for Donald Trump, Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election finally will be made public on Thursday, offering extensive details about an inquiry that has shaken his tumultuous presidency.

North Korea demands removal of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo from talks April 18, 2019
The country's foreign ministry claims the US Secretary of State is "reckless" in nuclear talks.
US man could face death penalty over Thailand 'sea home' April 18, 2019
The pair could face the death penalty after the navy accused them of building a home in Thai waters.
Madeira crash: At least 29 killed on tourist bus near Caniço April 18, 2019
The bus had been carrying German tourists when it plunged off a road near the town of Caniço.
Indonesia election: Widodo declares victory amid dispute April 18, 2019
The incumbent leader said he had clearly won the vote, despite his challenger's claims to the contrary.
New York police arrest man with petrol in St Patrick's Cathedral April 18, 2019
Police arrest a man carrying petrol and lighters who entered St Patrick's Cathedral in New York.

Mueller-Report: Was war da wirklich mit Russland? April 18, 2019
Eine Kurzzusammenfassung aus dem Justizministerium entlastete Präsident Trump in der Russlandaffäre. Nun wird der ganze Bericht von Sonderermittler Mueller vorgestellt.
ZEIT ONLINE: Ausland - Jurik Caspar Iser
Deutsche Post: Briefporto steigt vermutlich bald deutlich April 18, 2019
Profitables Briefgeschäft, viele unzufriedene Kunden: Dennoch erhöht die Bundesnetzagentur den Spielraum für die Post, das Porto zu verteuern. Denn die Briefmenge sinkt.
ZEIT ONLINE: Wirtschaft -
Portugal: Portugal bestätigt Tod von 29 Deutschen April 18, 2019
Bei dem Busunfall auf der Insel Madeira sind 29 Deutsche ums Leben gekommen. Außenminister Heiko Maas reist zum Unglücksort. Der Bus wurde inzwischen geborgen.
ZEIT ONLINE: Zeitgeschehen -

Synthetische Kraftstoffe - Umweltfreundliche Alternative für PKW? April 18, 2019
Unser heutiges Thema des Tages befasst sich mit synthetischen Kraftstoffen und ob sie eine Alternative für den PKW-Betrieb darstellen.Dazu ein Beitrag von Lorenz Storch. Außerdem hat unsere Kollegin Tanja Sluka mit Herrn Dr. Helmut Becker über die synthetischen Kraftstoffe gesprochen.
Die Wirtschaft und der Minister: Beide sind unter Druck April 17, 2019
Unser heutiges Thema des Tages beschäftigt sich mit der von der Bundesregierung gesenkten Wachstumsprognose. Unsere Kollegin Anita Fünffinger berichtet. Außerdem spricht unsere Moderatorin Michaela Borowy mit Hauptstadtkorrespondent Dirk Rodenkirch über die anhaltende Kritik an Bundeswirtschaftsminister Peter Altmaier.
Kabinett berät über das "Geordnete-Rückkehr-Gesetz" April 17, 2019
Unser heutiges Thema des Tages beschäftigt sich mit dem "Geordnete-Rückkehr-Gesetz". Dazu hören Sie einen Beitrag von Janina Lückoff und anschließend hören Sie ein Interview von Alexandra Schöffel mit Innenstaatssekretär Mayer.
Notre-Dame am Tag danach April 16, 2019
Unser heutiges Thema des Tages beschäftigt sich mit dem gestrigen Brand der Kathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris. Dazu berichtet Matthias Zahn über die aktuelle Lage in Paris. Danach spricht Moderator Jakob Mayr mit Tillmann Kleinjung (aus der BR Redaktion Religion und Orientierung) über den Wiederaufbau der Kathedrale. Abschließend hören Sie einen Beitrag von Sim […]
Brandkatastrophe der Kathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris April 16, 2019
Unser heutiges Thema des Tages beschäftigt sich mit dem gestrigen Brand der Kathedrale Notre-Dame. Dazu spricht Florian Haas mit Marcel Wagner (Leiter des ARD-Hörfunkstudios in Paris). Anschließend hören Sie einen Beitrag von Iris Härtle zu den Reaktionen auf den Brand.

Notre-Dame: trois éléments majeurs de la structure de la cathédrale menacent de tomber April 18, 2019
Trois jours après l’incendie qui a ravagé l’édifice, plusieurs parties du bâtiment inquiètent les experts. Le ministre de la Culture Franck Riester a détaillé ces «points de fragilité majeurs». Des travaux d’enlèvement, d’étayage et de consolidation sont en cours.
Jean-Baptiste Garat, AFP agence
Notre-Dame: les dons des familles Arnault et Pinault ne seront pas défiscalisés April 18, 2019
La famille Pinault a renoncé à la défiscalisation à laquelle elle pouvait prétendre pour son don visant à rebâtir Notre-Dame, expliquant qu’il n’était «pas question d’en faire porter la charge aux contribuables français». Bernard Arnault, qui a regretté la «petitesse et la jalousie dans l’air», a précisé ne pas pouvoir en bénéficier. […]
Wladimir Garcin-Berson
Monseigneur Michel Aupetit rappelle que «le mot catholique n’est pas un gros mot» April 18, 2019
L’archevêque de Paris regrette que le président de la République n’ait pas eu de mot de compassion pour les catholiques, après l’incendie de la cathédrale Notre-Dame.
Jean-Marie Guénois
Notre-Dame : «Vous avez été exemplaires», déclare Macron aux pompiers April 18, 2019
«Le pays et le monde tout entier nous ont regardés et vous avez été exemplaires», a lancé le président Emmanuel Macron ce jeudi en recevant les pompiers et d'autres personnes mobilisées pour sauver lundi Notre-Dame de Paris.
Sir Roger Scruton: «Notre-Dame calcinée nous rappelle cet héritage spirituel qui ne doit pas mourir» April 18, 2019
TRIBUNE - Le philosophe britannique Roger Scruton, figure du conservatisme et fervent admirateur de Paris, rend un magnifique hommage à la cathédrale chère à son cœur.
Roger Scruton

Monte-Carlo : Djokovic se qualifie sans briller April 18, 2019
Le Serbe s’est qualifié pour les quarts de finale du Masters 1000 de Monte-Carlo. Il a battu l'Américain Taylor Fritz en deux sets (6-3, 6-0) mais est encore loin de son meilleur niveau.
Le CIO va donner 500 000 euros pour la reconstruction de Notre-Dame April 18, 2019
Le Comité International Olympique souhaite que la reconstruction soit effectuée d'ici le début des Jeux Olympiques à Paris en 2024.
Une star de séries pour enfants décède à l'âge de 16 ans April 18, 2019
La jeune actrice britannique Mya-Lecia Naylor est morte dimanche 7 avril à l'âge de 16 ans. Cette information a été confirmée dix jours plus tard par la chaîne sur laquelle les séries dans lesquelles elle jouait étaient diffusées.

Ouders eisen vaccinatie tegen meningokokken B: ‘Dan was Sammie waarschijnlijk nog bij ons geweest’ April 18, 2019
120 vrijwilligers gaan vanaf deze week langs bij huisartsen en kinderdagverblijven om de gevaren van meningokokken B onder de aandacht te brengen. Inenting tegen deze bacterie is niet opgenomen in het Rijksvaccinatieprogramma, en bij huisartsen worden veel ouders van het kastje naar de muur gestuurd als ze om een inenting vragen. Dat moet anders, vinden zij.
‘We willen af van de Schiphol-mythe. Het is een normaal bedrijf, waarvoor normale regels gelden’ April 18, 2019
We spreken met Rli-lid Niels Koeman, over het Schiphol-advies – dat indruist tegen de opvattingen van de minister die erom vroeg. ‘De luchtvaart is al lang niet meer de wereld van Peter Stuyvesant.’
Vaccinatiebeleid verdeelt Kamer: moet het kabinet verplichten of voorlichten? April 18, 2019
Het aantal gevaccineerde kinderen daalt al jaren. Hoe kan Nederland de vaccinatiegraad terug krijgen naar de 95 procent, het streefpercentage van de Wereldgezondheidsorganisatie? Binnen en buiten de Tweede Kamer, die donderdag over het vaccinatiebeleid debatteert, leven bij voorbaat vele suggesties.
Trump straft ‘trojka van tirannie’ met sancties: Cuba, Venezuela en Nicaragua boos April 18, 2019
President Trump legt Cuba, Venezuela en Nicaragua nieuwe strafmaatregelen en sancties op, om zo onder meer de druk te verhogen op Havana de steun aan de Venezolaanse president Maduro te stoppen. De drie landen maken volgens Washington deel uit van een ‘trojka van tirannie’ die snel dient te verdwijnen.
Joelen om de enige echte Michelle Obama in de Ziggo Dome: ‘Ze is niet alleen de vrouw van’ April 17, 2019
Ze was er en wist de afgeladen Ziggo Dome te raken. ‘Michelle Obama is niet alleen de vrouw van. Ook zelf is ze een enorm krachtige vrouw.’

Pedro Sánchez mantiene su idea de debatir solo el 23 de abril y en RTVE
20MINUTOS.ES / EFE Desde el PSOE alegan que buscan "la mayor difusión y audiencia posible" por eso prefieren ir al ente público.Pablo Casado y Albert Rivera irán ese día a Atresmedia | RTVE hace coincidir su debate con el de Atresmedia.OPINIÓN: 'Miedo al debate' por Encarna Samitier.El presidente del Gobierno, Pedro Sánchez, ha reiterado […]
20MINUTOS.ES / EFE
RTVE propone ahora el día 23 para el debate, la misma fecha que plantea Atresmedia
EFE/20MINUTOS.ES Sánchez solo muestra "disponibilidad" para el martes 23, el día que estaba convocado el debate de Atresmedia.Casado y Rivera irán el día 23 al debate de Atresmedia e Iglesias critica el cambio de fechas de RTVE.OPINIÓN: El debate del debate, por Carmelo Encinas.RTVE ha manifestado este jueves su disposición a organizar el debate co […]
EFE/20MINUTOS.ES
Casado y Rivera irán el día 23 al debate de Atresmedia e Iglesias critica el cambio de fechas de RTVE
20MINUTOS.ES RTVE propone el día 23 para el debate, la misma fecha que plantea Atresmedia.Sánchez solo muestra "disponibilidad" para el martes 23, el día que estaba convocado el debate de Atresmedia.OPINIÓN: El debate del debate, por Carmelo Encinas.El candidato a la presidencia del Gobierno por el Partido Popular, Pablo Casado, asistirá al debate […]
20MINUTOS.ES
Jordi Sànchez se abre a ser "socio estable" del PSOE si acepta un referéndum
EFE El candidato de JxCat a las generales ha recalcado que la consulta debe "formar parte de la mesa de diálogo".La Junta Electoral autoriza a Jordi Sànchez a dar dos ruedas de prensa desde la cárcel.El candidato de Junts per Catalunya en las elecciones generales del 28-A Jordi Sánchez ha abierto la puerta este jueves a que su formación se conviert […]
EFE
Decenas de personas insultan a Arrimadas y a otros diputados de C's en la plaza Major de Vic
EFE "Mala puta", "Puta España" o "Visca Terra Lliure" son algunas de las expresiones que les han proferido.Ciudadanos se suma a la moda de las cañas e invita a compartirlas con Arrimadas.Los diputados del grupo de Cs en el Parlament, encabezados por su líder y cabeza de lista por Barcelona a las elecciones del 28A, Inés Arrimada […]
EFE
Un divorcio anticipado: Cristiano Ronaldo no acabará su contrato con la Juventus
SPORTYOU La relación entre el futbolista y el club se ha deteriorado tras la eliminación de la Champions frente al Ajax.La prensa italiana atiza a la Juventus y salva a Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo acabó desquiciado tras la derrota de la Champions.El primer año de Cristiano Ronaldo en la Juventus parecía ir sobre ruedas hasta la dramática eliminación de la Cham […]
SPORTYOU
Muere a los 16 años la actriz Mya-Lecia Naylor, protagonista de 'Millie Inbetween' y que participó en 'El atlas de las nubes'
20MINUTOS.ES Aunque la noticia se confirmó este miércoles, la joven falleció el pasado 7 de abril.Saltó a la fama gracias al popular programa 'Almost Never'.La británica Mya-Lecia Naylor, una estrella infantil que comenzó su carrera en Absolutely Fabulous, falleció este miércoles a la edad de 16 años, según ha informado la BBC.Naylor era popular po […]
20MINUTOS.ES
La meteoróloga Mònica López dice estar "harta" de que la insulten por su físico
20MINUTOS.ES La presentadora publicó una carta de una televidente contra ella con insultos y críticas machistas.La meteoróloga jefa de TVE, Mònica López, ha estallado en Twitter después de recibir una carta en la que le criticaban por su físico. "Estoy harta de que se use el físico para intentar hacer daño. Que se use contra mí, contra todos y sí, espec […]
20MINUTOS.ES

Reddito di cittadinanza, bufera social: "Da adesso campagna contro i Cinque Stelle" April 18, 2019
In queste ore i beneficiari hanno iniziato a ricevere i messaggi di conferma della domanda da parte dell'Inps. Tanti i delusi dalla cifra destinatagli che riversano il proprio scontento sui social
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Il sottosegretario Armando Siri è indagato per corruzione. Perquisizioni della Dia fra Palermo e Roma April 18, 2019
Al centro dell’inchiesta un faccendiere nel settore dell’energia in rapporti con un condannato per mafia a Trapani, Vito Nicastri, il re dell'eolico vicino al clan Messina Denaro, che oggi è stato arrestato nuovamente. Nelle intercettazioni si parla di una mazzetta da 30 mila...
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Sindaci in rivolta contro la direttiva Salvini: "E' inutile e autolesionista, pronti alle denunce" April 18, 2019
Da Milano a Palermo la rabbia dei primi cittadini "commissariati" dal ministro dell'Interno che dà ai prefetti il potere di emanare ordinanze anti-degrado
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The Nebuly Coat

I can recommend this warmly, very warmly, very warmly indeed. It is a well-written work of literature, by the author of the better known “Moonfleet” and, next on my list, “The Lost Stradivarius “.

““The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a hell of heaven, a heaven of hell.” Of all earthly consolations this is the greatest, that the mind is its own place. The mind is an impregnable fortress which can be held against all comers, the mind is a sanctuary open day or […]

The Nebuly Coat

Here I am reminded of Trollope’s withering bathetic irony in The Warden: ”Richard Vinnicomb’s generosity extended beyond the mere purchase of the building, for he left in addition a sum to support the dignity of a daily service, with a complement of three chaplains, an organist, ten singing-men, and sixteen choristers. But the negligence of […]

The Nebuly Coat: J. Meade Falkner

“It is the same feeling that makes the half-witted attend funerals and church services. At such times they feel themselves to be for once on an equal footing with their fellow-men: all are reduced to the same level; there are no speeches to be made, no accounts to be added up, no counsels to be […]

The Nebuly Coat

A fine work of suspense, by John Meade Faulkner, author of Moonfleet, which I reread last week with at least as much delight as when I was a child.

Kitchen fitter at home April 29, 2019 7, Colebrook Place, Winchester, Hants., SO23 9LP
Eurostar to Brussels May 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm – 6:05 pm St. Pancras International StationnLondon, England
Eurostar to London May 20, 2019 at 2:05 pm – 3:05 pm
Dentist Laura Cook June 4, 2019 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am St James Dental Practicen7 Saint James' Terrace, Winchester, SO22 4PP, England
England vs Ireland July 27, 2019 at 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Lord's Cricket GroundnSaint John's Wood Road, London, NW8 8QN, England
Angelica's Birthday July 29, 2019 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Dave's Birthday November 6, 2019 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Martin Beck's WST November 13, 2019 at 8:00 am – 9:00 am

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