18th September, 2024: the Referendum.
Well, that’s an annoyance!
I’ve updated my Mac, yesterday: to macOS 15 Sequoia, and — as part of the process — the web browser to Safari 18.
The new OS seems sign: and includes a new Background feature in Quicktime, one I used to make the introduction video.
And a funky new screen saver or two*.
Unfortunately?
The updated version of Safari seems to have issues keeping me signed in to Blogger … whilst uploading videos and photos to a given post.
I had to use Google’s Chrome browser to upload those.
That’s an annoyance.
Especially when you consider uploading these things was no problem … before the update.
Oh … and I’ve JUST been sent a message in Facebook Messenger: only to be told ‘end to end encryption isn’t supported in this browser’.
It was yesterday!
Frankly?
I think Apple needs to put some work in.
~≈🍎≈~
A few days ago, I found out that someone had been been murdered: at the council accommodation I’d lived in, in Ingrave Road.
I was shocked, and saddened: but not necessarily surprised.
But I now know the name of the man who was killed: 63 year old Francis ‘Frankie’ Reilly.
I never knew the man.
But I’m sorry to see him go.
Let’s move on.
Yesterday’s Teaser saw Mum†, Olga‡ and Debbi§ putting in their answers: with everyone scoring five out of five.
Let’s see how everyone does with today’s political questions, shall we?
Q1) 18th December, 2014, saw where vote on becoming independent from the UK: Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales?Q2) The question on the ballot was “Should [the nation] be an independent what?”: country, county or province?Q3) True or false: the voters could vote “Maybe”.Q4) Better Together was the main group campaigning to remain in the UK. Who were the main group campaigning for independence?Q5) Finally … ? The country voted to remain in the UK. What, according to exit polls, was the deciding factor: keeping the pound, ditching the monarchy or disaffection with Westminster?
Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …
Q1) Bewitched first aired on US TV on 17th September. 17th September of which year: 1963, 1964 or 1965?A1) 1964.Q2) The main character is a witch called what: Samantha, Endora or Tabitha?A2) Samantha.Q3) The main character was married to Darrin. Name either one of the actors who played Darrin.Q4) When the main character cast spells, she wiggles her what?A4) Her nose.Q5) Finally … ? The main character’s eldest daughter appeared in the show’s only spin-off. What was that spin-off called?A5) Tabitha. (Bewitched, itself, used a couple of different spellings. Either spelling would be a good name for a cat.)
Here’s a thought …
“The turnout of 84.6% was the highest recorded for an election or referendum in the United Kingdom since the January 1910 general election, which was held before the introduction of universal suffrage.”From the Wikipedia entry on the Referendum.
And a song …
Today’s questions will be answered in tomorrow’s Teaser.
Decisions about scores are final.
Thank you for coming: have a good day.
* That video … ? Uploaded with no problems: beyond a popup — seemingly from the operating system — asking permission. What? (Oh, and now it does photos!)
† Hello, Mum!
‡ Frustrating it is, Olga: and yes, I’ve noticed it, myself. I’m aiming to get to — or under — one hundred kilograms. But, at this rate? Getting under one hundred and three is … well … frustrating is the right word!
You’re right, Olga: the US Military could save money hiring them … and possibly Private Benjamin!
§ I don’t think we’re playing to invade, Debbi. But Keir Starmer could be planning anything! (I’m saying nothing about US healthcare!)
I think the US constitution is like the Bible. Everyone says it’s holy, but can use it to justify anything … …
Q1) Scotland (I’m sure I won’t be the only one to tell you you’ve written 18th of December instead of September)
ReplyDeleteQ2) country
Q3) False
Q4) Yes Scotland
Q5) keeping the pound
There is always a weight that seems more difficult to get past than others, but the usual advice tends to be to focus on eating healthily and not getting stuck on the numbers.
I saw your comment to Debbi and I couldn't agree more. I am convinced the Founding Fathers and those who wrote the constitution would be horrified if they saw what use is made of it. Mind you, here everybody talks about the constitution as if it was such an important document, when it was written in my life time and it is a result of the politics of the time. I have no particular respect for it (it's full of flaws and I remember reading it before it was approved, although I wasn't old enough to vote, at school, and how we had more than a few comments to improve it, but... (I always think the people who called the Spanish constitution of 1812, "La Pepa" had the right idea.)
1 Scotland
ReplyDelete2 Country
3 False
4 Better Together
5 Dissarection with Westminster
I think some people confuse the Constitution with the Bill of Rights, which is only part of the Constitution, which itself is supposed to set up limits on power in government. The three branches and all that. Nice in theory, right?
ReplyDeleteBut I'm not a constitutional scholar, so no one cares what I think about that. :)
1. Scotland
2. country
3. false
4. Vote Leave
5. keeping the pound (??) (maybe?)