16th July, 2018.
Yes: I’m right, aren’t I … ?
There’s interesting stuff doing the rounds.
For starters?
I’ve — as ever — got Radio 4’s Today programme on: and John Humphrys is giving a Russian hell.
Or getting hell from Sasha Baron Cohen.
One of the two.
At any rate, they’ve just had former Education Secretary, Justine Greening, on.
Whose calling for a three option, second Brexit referendum.
A three option Brexit, please note.
I HATE agreeing or endorsing anything said, done or even breathed on, by a Tory.
It’s on a par with asking Hilary Clinton to vote Republican.
But? I’ve been thinking for months that we need a second referendum: one with exactly her suggestions.
The Government’s making a complete hash of it.
Her options?
- The soft Brexit proposed by Theresa May’s Chequers document.
- A Hard Brexit: leaving the EU with no deal.
- Staying in the EU.
Personally?
I don’t see it happening.
Mores the pity.
But I know I’d be happy to vote for staying in the EU.
~≈§≈~
Before I move on … ?
I actually manage to catch … the series 11 teaser trailer*.
Although whether it’s a trailer or not is generating discussion on Twitter.
At ANY rate?
I’m pleased to have seen it: it looks good.
But notice that, beyond the ‘Coming This Fall’ text on the US version?
There’s no actually airdate.
That’s disappointing …
~≈§≈~
In amongst all this?
I managed to catch a film, last night.
One called The Endless.
Quite what to make of it? I’m sure I couldn’t say.
But it’s an interesting film.
~≈§≈~
Let’s 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?
Q1) The first bank notes in Europe were issued on 16th July, 1661. In which European country?
Q2) Banknotes were originally made pf what: paper, cloth or plastic?
Q3) The earliest banknotes were made in which country?
Q4) The UK uses two denomination of plastic banknote. Name either denomination.
Q5) Finally … Pound sterling, the US dollar and the Euro are all which R?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) 15th July, 2017, saw the death of actor, Martin Landau. In which series did he play Rollin Hand … ?
Q2) 15th July, 70AD saw a Roman army breach the walls of Jerusalem. The army was led by whom?A2) Titus Flavius Caesar Vespasianus Augustus: best remembered as just Titus.
Q3) The Mozilla Foundation formed on 15th July, 2003. It’s best known products — the Firefox web browser — is what: open source, closed source or curry source?
Q4) What religious organisation was disbanded on 15th July, 1834?A4) The Spanish Inquisition. (Cardinal Fang … ! On a more serious note? The only member of the Inquisition I’ve heard of is Tomás de Torquemada. Mostly because of a 2000AD character named after him.)
Q5) Finally, and during the First Crusade? 15th July, 1099 saw a Crusader Army capture which Jerusalem landmark?A5) The Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Here’s a thought …
“Money is like muck, not good except it be spread.”Francis Bacon.
And a song …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Have a good day.
* She nicked his chip. She nicked his actual chip. You can’t go nicking people’s chips, that’s NAUGHTY!
† Ha! Fans! I can still remember the meeting between Mr Trump and Kim Jong-un, Olga. Apparently, the North Koreans hand out goody bags. Complete with USB fans. The dratted things got security experts issuing dire warnings! At any rate, the situation in Catalonia does seem a worthwhile cause: the way pro-independence politicians were treated, seems scandalous! (Yep, the recording worked: the UK one, from the BBC’s broadcast, is the upper most version of the trailer.)
‡ Always glad to help, there, Debbi. Although I have to say, the UK versions of the Get a Mac ads weren’t quite as good: bad casting, maybe. And no-one expects the Spanish Inquisition … ! Now … about that treadle …. Remind me to mention Tomás de Torquemada: the only priest with a deranged 2000AD character named for him. (She nicked his chip: his CHIP! And dipped it in his egg!)
2 comments:
Q1) Sweden
Q2) Paper
Q3) China
Q4) Five pounds (They feel very weird)
Q5) Representative money
Now that I'm back here, I find fans (hand-held and manual...) very useful to survive. Really hot at times! I'm pleased you got the trailer (if it is a trailer). I know what you mean about dates. Here some TV channels can go on for weeks promoting some TV series and never say when it's coming. I haven't seen Endless but feel curious.
Have a good week!
Cardinal Fang! Bring the soft cushions! :)
Ah, the Python boys.
1. Sweden
2. paper
3. China
4. 5 and 10 pound notes
5. ready assets
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