Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 15th January, 2018

Hmmm … 

I have to admit, I’ve been following the news, recently.

And taken a certain amount of interest in the case of John Warboys, the Taxi Rapist.

He’s been approved for release by the Parole Board: something that’s triggered arguments, and a review.

Something that’s proven controversial: as the man was convicted for several quite quite serious rapes and sexual assaults, often involving drug gin his victim, first.

I’m very aware of those crimes’ gravity: and agree he should have stayed inside for longer.

However, his release has been approved: by an independent parole organisation.

I’m ALSO aware that there’s other women who wish to see him tried for assaulting them.   And heartily encourage to do so.

Personally?

I feel he has served his time on the cases.

However, popular opinion tells us he should be inside.

I’m not to to disagree, there.

I am instead, going to say this.

There are many women who has they wish to see him charged for raping them: and have good evidence to back this up.

Good.

He’s served his time.

However, as more women accuse him of raping them?

Get the evidence together, get — this will be the hard bit — twelve unbiased jurors … 

And put him on trial.

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Just as a quick thing?

Just as a quick point, I’ve recently picked up a webcam: whose microphone works well enough … 

Depending on which USB port the thing’s plugged into!

Saying that?

I’ve actually recorded myself reading out the questions.

When you consider I’ve never used iMovie to string video clips together: JUST editing down the .mov files — the slideshows you’d’ve already seen if you’ve followed me for a while — down to a manageable size.

And add audio … 

Yes … 

I think “Yoicks” is possibly the phrase, here!

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Enough, already!   Let’s get a move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s Teaser saw Olga* and Debbi† putting in their answers: with both scoring five out of five.

Let’s see how everyone does with today’s questions, shall we?

Here they are, along with the How To, License and video … 

Q1) 15th January, 1973, saw President Nixon order a cease-fire: where?

Q2) The dismembered corpse of Elizabeth Short was found: on 15th January, 1947.   Elizabeth was nicknamed the Black … what?

Q3) 15th January, 1997, saw Princess Diana call for a ban on what?

Q4) A storage tank exploded in Boston, Massachusetts, on 15th January, 1919.   The explosion saw Boston flooded with what: beer, treacle or molasses?

Q5) Finally … Europe’s oldest surviving manuscript was found: on 15th January, 1962.   In which country: Greece, Italy or Macedonia?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers … 

Q1) 14th January, 1960, saw the Reserve Bank of Australia founded.   It’s Australia’s central bank, and note issuing authority.   What is Australia’s currency?

A1) The Australian dollar.

Q2) 13th January, 1994, saw the Duchess of Kent join what: the Freemasons, the Rotary Club or the Roman Catholic Church?

A2) The Roman Catholic Church.

Q3) The Fundamental Orders were issued: on 14th January, 1639.   Considered, by some, to be the first written constitution in the Western World, the Orders are the constitution of where: New Jersey, New York or Connecticut?

A3) Connecticut.

Q4) Roman general, Marcus Antonius, was born on 14th January, 83BC.   The historically key figure was a member of what: the First, Second or Third Triumvirate?

A4) The Second Triumvirate: composed of Antonius, Octavian (Augustus) Caesar and Marcus Aemilius Lepidus.   

Q5) Finally … Faye Dunaway was born on 14th January, 1941.   Which film won her her only Best Actress Oscar?

A5) Network.   (She’s as mad as hell about it, and not gonna take … yeah, ok …)

Here’s a thought …

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies but the silence of our friends.”

Martin Luther King Jr., January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968.

And something a little odd … 

Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.

Have a good day.

*        Think I had a good one, Olga: I had dinner at my family’s, so that’s always good!   (My birthday’s in March: there’s discussions afoot …)

†        It’s worth the effort, Debbi, I know that … !   (Oh, I’ve the day off, today: I’ve got to edit myself in iMovie! #DontHaveAScooby!)