Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 1-2-2024 — Recognition

1st February, 2024: Recognition.

Yes: it’s Thursday.

And, frankly?

I’ve got to make at least one phone-call.

To re-arrange a hygienist appointment that scheduled for Monday … at the same time as my weight management class!

You know … I never realise these things conflict until the last minute!

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I’m in the UK: as you’ve possibly guessed.

And … ?

We’re due a Budget — an announcement of the Government’s financial plans — in March.

With an election due at some point, this year?

There’s speculation that tax cuts will feature in it: which isn’t that surprising.

My personal concern isn’t those cuts.

It’s the Cost of Living payments that many in my shoes receive.

The last one is due between 6th and 22nd February.

The sooner the better.

But … ?

I’m assuming that — all else being equal — that the February payment will be the last.

But with a budget due?

I hope that the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, keeps the payment active: at least for another year.

But, being realistic?

Think those of us who need it, won’t see another penny.

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Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 30-12-2022 — Part of the Union.

30th December, 2022: Part of the Union.

Argh!

It’s Friday.

And … ?

You can tell I’m having a bad morning.

I’ve woken up … and found that the battery on my boiler — the wall mounted thing in the hall way — is on the go.

I’ve spent lord knows how long, this morning: on the phone to Robert Heath, the gas contractors, to get help.

They’re going to try and get someone to phone me — or email — to talk me through replacing them.

Here’s hoping.

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Have you got your eyes on my YouTube channel?

If you do — or don’t — you may — or may not! — know I posted four videos, yesterday.

A review of Prey, for starters.

I’ve unboxed some Marmite;

And some Dr Who goodies;

That last one will grab people, I think.

I’ve read the opening story in Iron Legion — it’s called Iron Legion and brings back memories — and am looking forward to reading the rest.

I’ve ALSO got the second season of Classic Dr Who: as a bluray box set.

I’ve seen most of the episodes: bar The Crusade.

Which could well be one of the next things to review.

We’ll see.

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The Brentwood Gazette’s Weekly Teaser — 6-1-20156: You’re Fired

Right … 

One or two bits have been delivered by Amazon.

Which is nice!

And no: these ARN’T one’s I’m going to tell you about, thanking you!

But, at any rate?

Stuff’s starting to come in.

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The Brentwood Gazette’s Weekly Teaser — 30-12-2015: Back In The USSR

Blimey, I’m rushing … !

Well, I’ve got an excuse: I’m working today: and want to make sure I’m on time.

But … ?

It’s a Wednesday … 

Which means only one thing … !

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The Daily Teaser — 30-12-2013: Back In The USSR

Bloody HELL, I’m glad I don’t have to do that, to often … !

You’re going to ask, aren’t you … ?

Well … I was at my nephew, Jude’s, third birthday party, yesterday: over at a local farm shop, called Ashlyn’s, which runs it’s Playbarn!

Basically, it’s quite a posh cafe: with a VERY big play area for children, that also hires itself out for children’s parties.

I don’t know about anyone else, but I was exhausted, following Jude around.

After all, that play area … ?

Is HUGE … !

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But let’s move on, shall we?

Yesterday’s teaser saw Debbi* putting in her answers: along with letting us know show’s got a huge reading list, ALSO scored six out of six.

Let’s see how she — and you — do with today’s Soviet-ish questions, shall we?

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

Q1) 30th December saw the formal foundation — and declaration of — the USSR.   In which year of the 1920s?

Q2) What does USSR stand for … ?

Q3) The revolutionaries that set up the USSR — and led by Vladimir Lenin — were whom: the Mensheviks, Bolsheviks or Milosheviks … ?

Q4) Following the death of Vladimir Lenin, in 1924, three men assumed power in the newly founded USSR.   Which of those men, in one of his last letters, did Lenin warn the Soviet government about … ?

Q5) What — from 1924 onwards — was the highest law-making body of the USSR: the Presidium, the Council of Ministers or Supreme Soviet … ?

Q6) Which Moscow landmark housed the USSR’s government for many years … ?

Q7) Finally … In which year of the 1990s did the USSR formally dissolve … ?

Here’s yesterday’s questions and answers …

Q1) 29th December, 1914, saw serialization start — in The Egoist — of A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man.   Who wrote A Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Man … ?

A1) James Joyce.

Q2) More to the point, in which Irish city was that writer born … ?

A2) Dublin.

Q3) 29th December, 1911, saw Sun Yat-sen become the provisional president of where … ?

A3) The Republic of China.

Q4) 29th December, 2006, saw the UK repay its Anglo-American Loan: originally run up in the wake of which war … ?

A4) The Second World War.

Q5) 29th December, 1986, saw the death of former British Prime Minister, Harold MacMillan.   What title did he hold, on his death … ?

A5) Earl of Stockton.

Q6) Finally … 29th December, 1860, saw the launch of Britain’s first seagoing ironclad, the HMS Warrior.   What does HMS stand for?

A6) Depending on whether there’s a king or queen in charge, either Her (or His) Majesty’s Ship.

I’ll leave you with this version of the Internationale, used by the USSR as it’s national anthem, in its early years … 

And this thought from V. I. Lenin …

“Complete equality of rights for all nations; the right of nations to self-determination; the unity of the workers of all nations—such is the national program that Marxism, the experience of the whole world, and the experience of Russia, teach the workers.”

V. I. Lenin.

Have a good day … 

*        I know exactly what you mean, Debbi.   Did I tell  you I’ve been going through P. J. Farmer’s  Riverworld saga … ?   Quite something to read …