Saturday, 20 September 2008
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Friday, 19 September 2008
Bank of Zimbabwe interested in purchasing Morgan Stanley
In a surprise move late last night, the governor of the Bank of Zimbabwe confirmed their interest in purchasing beleaguered bank, Morgan Stanley.
In confirming their bid, Mr Milton Ncoffee said that there were many synergies between the two institutions, not least the common investment strategies and business practices adopted by both over recent years. When questioned if the Bank of Zimbabwe had sufficient funds, Mr Ncoffee said that he was sure they had enough money and if not, they could always print some more.
A spokesman for Morgan Stanley said that they were cautiously optimistic that they could agree a deal.
H/T DML
Geldof launches 'Bank Aid' as markets plummet:
Sir Bob Geldof today launched a moving appeal to Third World nations to ‘give whatever you can’ in the face of the ever worsening crisis in the western financial markets. The credit crunch, which has now come to dwarf the AIDS pandemic sweeping Africa, has, said Sir Bob, seen ‘suffering on an unprecedented scale’.
Addressing an audience of peasant subsistence farmers in Ethiopia, he urged Africans to ‘Give us your money. Pick up the phone and give us your fucking money now. These people are losing their bonuses, their stock, their options… People are literally losing their liquidity right now and you have the power to stop it..’
The appeal follows a harrowing television report by Michael Buerk from a Wall Street wine bar, where thousands of economic refugees have ended up. They can’t drink the water, and so are forced to drink the Pinot Grigio, despite the long term risks to their health. Many of their wives are painfully thin – this morning this woman walked forty miles on a Treadmaster, but has only eaten one lettuce leaf in three days.’
Meanwhile the people of Eritrea sent a television message to Washington, expressing their sympathy at the horrendous financial losses, and promising to return in its entirety all aid money received over the last twenty years. “It’s impossible for us to imagine what it must be like to lose that much money” said one man, ‘Literally, impossible.’
H/T DML
News...
Darling accused of trying to save Scottish banking jobs at the expense of English workers. Why am I not surprised.
Thousands of five-year-olds can't write their own name after a year at school... despite £12bn spent on nursery education. Until we start producing good teachers we are screwed. The NUT has a lot to answer for.
Half of maths teachers inadequate. Only half!!
Britain to boost Afghanistan force, US Defence Secretary says. I wonder if the Europeans will also increase their troop levels.
Glamorous Russian swimsuit model wins Women's World Chess Championship.
Russia ratchets up US tensions with arms sales to Iran and Venezuela. More meddling from the Russians.
Anger at Europe's far right 'anti-Islam' conference. You mean some liberals have got their knickers in a twist.
Book of the Day...
'Puts you right in the cockpit with your finger on the trigger. A truly awesome read; and a climax that Hollywood couldn't invent...' Andy McNab 
More details here
At least someone is getting new carriers.....
...whether we get ours is open to question.
Northrop Grumman to build first new aircraft carrier class in 40 years
H/T Nebraska Bob
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Behind the Scenes: Sarah Palin Shows Charlie Gibson How to Shoot a Gun
If your computer is like my stupid computer, then put face close to screen and turn it up loud.
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Suzanna Gratia-Hupp: What the Second Amendment is REALLY For.......
....OK it's an old clip but it gives good cause as to why the English need the handgun ban lifted. Gun and knife crime is out of control and we need the right to protect ourselves.
H/T Jeffrey Nihart
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Quick News....
Winter to bring 'avalanche of job losses' as unemployment hits highest level for a decade. Labour isn't fit to Govern and never has been.
HBOS - Lloyds TSB: Biggest rescue deal in British banking history. The bigger they are the harder they will fall. Eggs in basket spring to mind.
Russia threatens to seize swathe of Arctic. It looks like Russia is intent on seeing how far they can push the West.
Australian bar offers free drinks to knicker-less women. This idea has potential.
A must read Obituary.......
......'In these dark days I find the above obituary strangely refreshing.' H/T Tom
'Harold 'Tanky' Challenor won a Military Medal for his part in an SAS operation to disrupt rail movements behind German lines in northern Italy during the Second World War;.......having been told he was about to be executed, did not linger: he simply walked out of Alquila PoW camp disguised as a washerwoman,'
Harold 'Tanky' Challenor.
You can find his book HERE. Not sure the price is correct.
Rumour of the Day....
From excellent sources within the DNC:
On or about October 5th, Biden will excuse himself from the ticket, citing health problems, and he will be replaced by Hillary. This is timed to occur after the VP debate on 10/2.
It looks like this obama strategy will be a go. therefore, it seems that the best strategy is to get out in front of this Obama maneuver, spell it out in detail, and thereby expose it for the grand manipulation that it is.
Excerpt from R.Giuliani's speech at the 2008 RNC:
"Obama — Obama promised to take public financing for his campaign, until he broke his promise.
Obama — Obama was against wiretapping before he voted for it.
When speaking to a pro-Israeli group, Obama favored an undivided Jerusalem , like I favor and like John McCain favored. Well, he favored an undivided Jerusalem — don’t get too excited — for one day, until he changed his mind.
Well, I’ll tell you, if I were Joe Biden, I’d want to get that V.P. thing in writing."
H/T Shelly
Poll of the Day....
PBS has a short video on Sarah Palin on their website. Also included is a poll that asks: Is Sarah Palin qualified to be VP?
I logged on a few minutes ago and 37% percent had voted YES, 62% NO.
Let's turn this around..... You don't have to give your name or email address in order to vote. It's very simple.
VOTE HERE
It says alot about who watches PBS.
H/T Shelly
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Wednesday, 17 September 2008
News...
Drivers could face £20 fine for leaving engines running in traffic jams. If the Government had a decent transport policy there wouldn't be traffic jams.
Brown faces more resignations as ex-minister brands him 'least popular PM since Chamberlain'. Vlad the Impaler would be more popular.
Pakistan troops to fire on Americans crossing border. Bad idea!
Armed Forces face mass walk out over poor funding, report warns. Who can blame them. Labour hate the forces and have done everything possible to wreck them. I still think a military coup followed by new elections would do this country the world of good.
Britain faces serial power cuts in next decade, warns expert. The lights are going out in more ways than one.
Private school too posh for many middle-class parents. Good. You don't want any Tom, Dick or Harry pitching up.
Untapped resources promise new ‘scramble for Africa’. And the Chinese will beat everyone to it.
Wednesday Wenches....
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Three borrowed from The Remittance Man the odd one out is a Norfolk schoolteacher.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
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