I have taken a screen shot of their code of conduct, which appears to be very liberal in its views and has just the flexibility that Hari needs.
Thursday, 30 June 2011
JOHANN HARI prt 2
I have come to the opinion that Hari must be a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists.
I have taken a screen shot of their code of conduct, which appears to be very liberal in its views and has just the flexibility that Hari needs.
I have taken a screen shot of their code of conduct, which appears to be very liberal in its views and has just the flexibility that Hari needs.
EU MUST BE JOKING
The EU has proposed that its budget rise by 5% for 2014 to 2020.
I’m sorry, what? Really, everyone else is attempting to get their houses into order, this bloated bureaucracy want to spend even more money? The very same people that are strangulating Greece?
It gets worse. The EU is also proposing that a Tobin-tax on financial transactions. Oh well done. No, honestly that is a masterpiece of idiocy. Just when we are trying to get back on the road to recovery, along comes some socialist thinking to kneecap us.
Seriously, Tobin taxes can only work when spread right across the board. It cannot work on a territory basis. Why the hell would any trader use the City or Frankfurt if they are going to get taxed. Sure, the amount may be miniscule per trade but it could soon add up and financial institutions will probably head to a more favourable climate. Fantastic thinking there EU.
Thirdly, and oh what joy this is, the EU is considering a European value-added tax set at a maximum of 2%.
A direct tax? Marvellous. Could someone please enlighten me as to where I voted for a direct tax from this bloated beast?
And lastly, and probably more sinister, instead of rebates, UK, Germany, Sweden and Netherlands should receive annual lump-sum payments.
Hmm, I wonder how much more money we will lose to Europe if this goes through?
Why are we putting up with this? It is a nonsense. This undemocratic institution has veered so far from the original concept of a free-trade area that the likes of my Dad voted for that it is now time for a serious debate about our role and future in the EU.
I’m sorry, what? Really, everyone else is attempting to get their houses into order, this bloated bureaucracy want to spend even more money? The very same people that are strangulating Greece?
It gets worse. The EU is also proposing that a Tobin-tax on financial transactions. Oh well done. No, honestly that is a masterpiece of idiocy. Just when we are trying to get back on the road to recovery, along comes some socialist thinking to kneecap us.
Seriously, Tobin taxes can only work when spread right across the board. It cannot work on a territory basis. Why the hell would any trader use the City or Frankfurt if they are going to get taxed. Sure, the amount may be miniscule per trade but it could soon add up and financial institutions will probably head to a more favourable climate. Fantastic thinking there EU.
Thirdly, and oh what joy this is, the EU is considering a European value-added tax set at a maximum of 2%.
A direct tax? Marvellous. Could someone please enlighten me as to where I voted for a direct tax from this bloated beast?
And lastly, and probably more sinister, instead of rebates, UK, Germany, Sweden and Netherlands should receive annual lump-sum payments.
Hmm, I wonder how much more money we will lose to Europe if this goes through?
Why are we putting up with this? It is a nonsense. This undemocratic institution has veered so far from the original concept of a free-trade area that the likes of my Dad voted for that it is now time for a serious debate about our role and future in the EU.
UNRULY WORKERS
So the great unwashed of the public sector are striking for their pension rights among other things.
For your delectation, here is a handy etiquette guide courtesy of the Daily Mash for whence you may happen to come upon the masses:
A guide to strike etiquette30-06-11
AS the country's public servants once again challenge Britain to notice the difference, experts have issued an essential guide to national strike etiquette.
Do try not to spray tea directly into their face Professor Henry Brubaker, of the Institute for Studies, said: "Too many people in Britain have forgotten the importance of good manners during an angry strike. This simple guide should ensure that the strikers' absurd demands are politely ignored without it descending into a foul-mouthed brouhaha."
National strike dos and don'ts:
When crossing a picket line do so with poise and grace. Imagine one is trying to balance a badly educated child on one's head.
However, it is important to remember you are now in the striker's place of entitlement. The striker is your host and you should treat them with respect. Do not put your feet up on the seats they put their feet up on.
If one finds oneself eating lunch in the same restaurant as a striker, always use a dessert fork to stab them in the face when when they start helping themselves to a third of your soup.
Never be arrogant or condescending - particularly when pointing out the horrendous spelling mistakes on a teacher's placard.
Listen patiently and politely to the striker as he or she explains loudly why their pension needs to be better than yours, before smiling and saying 'thank you so much, that was very entertaining'. You should then offer them a sweet - perhaps a Rolo or a Chewitt.
Do not burp, spit or pick your nose at them.
A man should always open a door for a lady striker, even though she will find it violently sexist.
If the striker continues to insist that you should pay for his pension and that he should retire five years earlier than you, always say 'pardon me?' rather than 'huh?', 'come again?' or 'what in the name of shitting fuck are you talking about you delusional, self-serving piss-bucket?'.
For your delectation, here is a handy etiquette guide courtesy of the Daily Mash for whence you may happen to come upon the masses:
A guide to strike etiquette30-06-11
AS the country's public servants once again challenge Britain to notice the difference, experts have issued an essential guide to national strike etiquette.
Do try not to spray tea directly into their face Professor Henry Brubaker, of the Institute for Studies, said: "Too many people in Britain have forgotten the importance of good manners during an angry strike. This simple guide should ensure that the strikers' absurd demands are politely ignored without it descending into a foul-mouthed brouhaha."
National strike dos and don'ts:
When crossing a picket line do so with poise and grace. Imagine one is trying to balance a badly educated child on one's head.
However, it is important to remember you are now in the striker's place of entitlement. The striker is your host and you should treat them with respect. Do not put your feet up on the seats they put their feet up on.
If one finds oneself eating lunch in the same restaurant as a striker, always use a dessert fork to stab them in the face when when they start helping themselves to a third of your soup.
Never be arrogant or condescending - particularly when pointing out the horrendous spelling mistakes on a teacher's placard.
Listen patiently and politely to the striker as he or she explains loudly why their pension needs to be better than yours, before smiling and saying 'thank you so much, that was very entertaining'. You should then offer them a sweet - perhaps a Rolo or a Chewitt.
Do not burp, spit or pick your nose at them.
A man should always open a door for a lady striker, even though she will find it violently sexist.
If the striker continues to insist that you should pay for his pension and that he should retire five years earlier than you, always say 'pardon me?' rather than 'huh?', 'come again?' or 'what in the name of shitting fuck are you talking about you delusional, self-serving piss-bucket?'.
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
LABOUR PAINS WHEN SMOKING
Sometime's fate is just too giving.
I am amused to read that Labour constituencies were the most hit by the ridiculous smoking ban in pubs. In research, seven (not nine Guido) of the top ten constituencies with the most closures since the ban have been Labour-held.
I wonder if the voters actually realise?
I am amused to read that Labour constituencies were the most hit by the ridiculous smoking ban in pubs. In research, seven (not nine Guido) of the top ten constituencies with the most closures since the ban have been Labour-held.
I wonder if the voters actually realise?
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
JOHANN HARI
So doyen of the left Hari is accused of plagiarism.
It was interesting to note other journalists commenting on various blogs about this, let alone Hari's ridiculous defence of his actions.
I'm sorry Hari but what you have done is plagiarism.
It is not a simple matter of clearing up quotes that you received through actually talking to your interviewee nor is it a matter of showing your readers what an interviewee's thought process is.
What you have done is pass off someone else's interview as your own. You did not reference the previous interviews nor did you make it clear that comments were not given in your actual interview.
Jeez, our profession comes under attack as it is (some justified, others not so). Where do you get off trying to claim the higher ground when you behave like that?
The organisers of the Orwell prize are apparently re-examining Hari's award...good
It was interesting to note other journalists commenting on various blogs about this, let alone Hari's ridiculous defence of his actions.
I'm sorry Hari but what you have done is plagiarism.
It is not a simple matter of clearing up quotes that you received through actually talking to your interviewee nor is it a matter of showing your readers what an interviewee's thought process is.
What you have done is pass off someone else's interview as your own. You did not reference the previous interviews nor did you make it clear that comments were not given in your actual interview.
Jeez, our profession comes under attack as it is (some justified, others not so). Where do you get off trying to claim the higher ground when you behave like that?
The organisers of the Orwell prize are apparently re-examining Hari's award...good
Monday, 27 June 2011
GEEK HITS
Here we go…
Hmm, think my kid's getting there:
A cute tribute to Rocketeer on the 20th anniversary of the film and, of course, the late lamented Dave Stevens:
Predewok:
Even Empires have defence cutbacks:
You see, this is what you get if you never watch the original trilogy:
HT: Geeks
Hmm, think my kid's getting there:
A cute tribute to Rocketeer on the 20th anniversary of the film and, of course, the late lamented Dave Stevens:
The Rocketeer 20th anniversary from John Banana on Vimeo.
Predewok:
Even Empires have defence cutbacks:
You see, this is what you get if you never watch the original trilogy:
Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it) from Joe Nicolosi on Vimeo.
HT: Geeks
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