We have an heir!! Let the bells ring!! Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son! A rather appropriate Lion King clip below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSKkKrUzUk
Edited extra bit: although my German A-level did teach me useful terms like die Peitsche (whip) and Molotow Cocktails, I learnt this one recently whilst researching German words starting with Pel- for a river name (for lore reasons).
Mr Dancer,
By virtue of Peloton deriving from the French word for "Pellet".
Edited extra bit: although my German A-level did teach me useful terms like die Peitsche (whip) and Molotow Cocktails, I learnt this one recently whilst researching German words starting with Pel- for a river name (for lore reasons).
Hmm.. I thought firing squad was Erschiessungskommando?( except with German double s which my phone won't do).
A Morgan poll still has the ALP ahead with Labor down half a point to 41.5%, the Coalition steady on 41%, and the Greens up two points to 9%. On two-party preferred their lead up from 51.5-48.5 to 52-48. On respondent-allocated preferences, the lead is steady at 52.5-47.5.
2137: Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond added: "I am sure that people across Scotland will be absolutely thrilled to hear the news of the birth of a baby boy to the royal couple and will want to join me in wishing the proud parents many congratulations."
Mr. Welshowl, there may well be two words. Also, the Wiktionary definition previously said it was a circular firing squad, so that may be a difference.
My German's a bit Scheisse these days, but German Wiktionary has: http://de.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peloton "[3] Kommando zur Durchführung einer Exekution" and Erschießungskommando is listed as a synonym.
Mr. Welshowl, there may well be two words. Also, the Wiktionary definition previously said it was a circular firing squad, so that may be a difference.
My German's a bit Scheisse these days, but German Wiktionary has: http://de.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peloton "[3] Kommando zur Durchführung einer Exekution" and Erschießungskommando is listed as a synonym.
Yup that translates as " commando ( squad I suppose ) for the carrying out ( "through following" literally) of an execution.
2137: Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond added: "I am sure that people across Scotland will be absolutely thrilled to hear the news of the birth of a baby boy to the royal couple and will want to join me in wishing the proud parents many congratulations."
I've raised a glass. is there a market on when the babe might become king?
That's a bit morbid - how about a market on which bit of the country he becomes Duke of?
A good excuse for a drink, anyway - I think I'll have a single malt.
Unless Prince William predeceases his father the baby will as eventual eldest son of the monarch be Duke of Cornwall and Duke of Strathearn in Scotland and eventually Prince of Wales and Great Steward and Prince of Scotland.
Yes there are flaws in the scientific process. But it's the best we've got, and has been extraordinarily successful over the ages, pretty much creating the modern world despite its flaws.
And of course there's no objective reason to assume that the theory that human CO2 emissions are warming the climate (which is strongly supported by the evidence) has any more flaws in terms of the process by which it has been constructed and tested than, say, Enstein's theories, which are similarly strongly supported by evidence (to the extent that GPS wouldn't wouldn't work without taking them into account - which still doesn't "prove" the theory correct, of course).
She'll regret that embarrassing blog when she wakes up with a bad head in the morning, like reading back a drunken text you sent to your ex the night before...
Labour's 3 point lead is smallest since March 2012, while Tories' poll rating highest since January @Sun_Politics@YouGov
Cross-over can't be far off. Awful poll for Labour.
It'll be 6 or 7 on Wednesday......
Assuredly, but the trend is your friend. Watch for the fortnight or so after Thrursday's 2Q GDP and possibility of a slight further dip, maybe 4-5, rather than current 6-7 leads.....
"Vince Cable has told colleagues that the most effective way for Liberal Democrats to retain seats is to recreate the dynamic of the 1997 election where they joined Labour in an informal onslaught against the Conservatives."
"Vince Cable has told colleagues that the most effective way for Liberal Democrats to retain seats is to recreate the dynamic of the 1997 election where they joined Labour in an informal onslaught against the Conservatives."
'The Sun politics team have tweeted out tonight’s YouGov poll already, the topline figures are CON 35%, LAB 38%, LDEM 11%, UKIP 10%. This is the lowest Labour lead YouGov have shown for over a year, and the highest Conservative share since the end of the January. I’ll just give my normal caveat for any poll showing unusual figures – sure, it could be the start of a further narrowing of Labour’s lead, or it could just be normal variation within the margin of error. Don’t get overexcited unless it’s maintained in polls later this week."
I just managed to get a bunch of republican Turks to raise a toast to 'the future King'.
I am unsure if this is a good or bad omen for the child. :-)
Congratulations to the happy couple. I hope the child makes the most of the opportunities - and responsibilities - that lay in front of him. His handcuffs will be golden.
Heir(esse)s presumptive: has anyone mentioned Matilda, daughter of Henry I? She was definitely the legitimate heir, and actually ruled for a few months in 1141 during the civil war. She titled herself Lady of the English and in my view should be given a place on the English king list.
Matilda is officially recognised as a proper reigning monarch according to the listings in the Guinness Book of Answers.
Even though I'm an ardent Royalist*, I worry that the current support for the Monarchy is largely down to Her Majesty, and Prince Charles maybe a great recruiting sergeant for the Republican cause.
*Though I'd have been a Roundhead during the civil war, I mean, who can rationally defend the Principle of the Divine Rights of Kings versus the elected representatives of people
I remember Monty Python's Meaning of Life which turned to "birth in the third world" - Yorkshire - which was then followed by this wicked send up of Oliver!
What on Earth has the Sperm Song got to do with "Oliver"?
FPT @mick_pork It's being strongly hinted on R4 that the NannyCam posturing on the internet could encompass violence and gambling as well in it's net.
It happens already. Vodafone adult content filter blocks you from checking what the lottery numbers were. PB is a definite no-no.
I'm on Vodafone and this drives me effing crazy. If I'm away from my desk I use the phone to manage the site and too often I get the content control screen banning me from editing and writing posts.
Though I'd have been a Roundhead during the civil war, I mean, who can rationally defend the Principle of the Divine Rights of Kings versus the elected representatives of people
Considering what a pigs ear the elected representatives of the people made, especially 1997-2010, I think a rational defence is more than possible. Mind you, I've always considered the decline became irreversible in 1832.
Yes there are flaws in the scientific process. But it's the best we've got, and has been extraordinarily successful over the ages, pretty much creating the modern world despite its flaws.
And of course there's no objective reason to assume that the theory that human CO2 emissions are warming the climate (which is strongly supported by the evidence) has any more flaws in terms of the process by which it has been constructed and tested than, say, Enstein's theories, which are similarly strongly supported by evidence (to the extent that GPS wouldn't wouldn't work without taking them into account - which still doesn't "prove" the theory correct, of course).
The problem is that people see 'the scientific process' as something pure and unsullied, a bible or rulebook that all scientists and science follows. They see someone described as 'a scientist' and automatically believe them. It is the 'trust me, I'm a scientist' effect. This can have very negative consequences.
Corrupted science is no science.
On your second paragraph: I wish AGW 'believers' would not treat 'sceptics' as one bunch. It is perfectly possible to believe that man is warming the climate (the argument you give above), whilst also believing that the effect is minuscule compared to the natural climatic variations. And that is something that is far from being proven scientifically.
There is also the other heretical point of view that it may be cheaper, easier and safer to perform mitigation for the effects of climate change, rather than try to stop AGW.
I have had many meaningful and pleasant conversations with people with varying views on AGW. I have sadly had a handful of conversations with people for whom it is more a religion than science, and these are far from pleasurable.
A good question to ask yourself is: "What evidence would I need for me to take the opposite point of view from that I currently hold?" Sadly, for many people there is no such evidence.
Frankly, there are nutjobs on all sides of the debate. In this, AGW is not much different from politics ...
I remember Monty Python's Meaning of Life which turned to "birth in the third world" - Yorkshire - which was then followed by this wicked send up of Oliver!
What on Earth has the Sperm Song got to do with "Oliver"?
'The Sun politics team have tweeted out tonight’s YouGov poll already, the topline figures are CON 35%, LAB 38%, LDEM 11%, UKIP 10%. This is the lowest Labour lead YouGov have shown for over a year
Now theres a surprise. When the Conservatives have a 5 point lead at the end of 2014 some people will still be saying that swingback isn't occurring. :0
I want him to be called George Louis Alexander Daniel (acronym = GLAD). Middle names are named after Prince Louis of Luxembourg, Skandar Keynes & Alex Pettyfer, and Daniel Radcliffe (respectively).
Even though I'm an ardent Royalist*, I worry that the current support for the Monarchy is largely down to Her Majesty, and Prince Charles maybe a great recruiting sergeant for the Republican cause.
*Though I'd have been a Roundhead during the civil war, I mean, who can rationally defend the Principle of the Divine Rights of Kings versus the elected representatives of people
Although, ironically, Cromwell (Thomas) was one of the great advocates of the DRoK as part of his work on behalf of HVIII. Separation of the source of the King's authority from the church in Rome.
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A rather appropriate Lion King clip below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwSKkKrUzUk
By virtue of Peloton deriving from the French word for "Pellet".
No porn filter yet applied in Liverpool.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/10193985/Forget-about-trying-to-contain-Germany-we-should-copy-it.html
Google Maps seem to have lost the Scottish island of Jura!
https://maps.google.co.uk/?ll=55.883014,-5.916138&spn=0.452138,0.883026&t=m&z=10
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-23/newspoll-shows-labor-support-receding-after-rudd-bounce/4836658
A Morgan poll still has the ALP ahead with Labor down half a point to 41.5%, the Coalition steady on 41%, and the Greens up two points to 9%. On two-party preferred their lead up from 51.5-48.5 to 52-48. On respondent-allocated preferences, the lead is steady at 52.5-47.5.
I've raised a glass. is there a market on when the babe might become king?
2137: Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond added: "I am sure that people across Scotland will be absolutely thrilled to hear the news of the birth of a baby boy to the royal couple and will want to join me in wishing the proud parents many congratulations."
Mr. Welshowl, there may well be two words. Also, the Wiktionary definition previously said it was a circular firing squad, so that may be a difference.
My German's a bit Scheisse these days, but German Wiktionary has:
http://de.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peloton
"[3] Kommando zur Durchführung einer Exekution"
and Erschießungskommando is listed as a synonym.
Everybody there (about 6 folks) congratulated me and the owner bought me a drink. It felt somewhat odd.
Needless to say, the news networks here have nothing else on but royal baby coverage.
I have learned that the 43rd monarch since 1066 will be a boy.
A good excuse for a drink, anyway - I think I'll have a single malt.
A Junior Eagles Membership being sent to the new Prince, after all we must be the nearest First Class County to Cambridge!
MR AVERY LP
TSK TSK TSK.... WHERE IS THE HUDDERSFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY...
Just for a Prince of Wal.....
Oh we like sheep
have gone astray...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XioIopXghxM
My failing sight still reads this as Duke of Streatham. Very worrying!
Yes there are flaws in the scientific process. But it's the best we've got, and has been extraordinarily successful over the ages, pretty much creating the modern world despite its flaws.
And of course there's no objective reason to assume that the theory that human CO2 emissions are warming the climate (which is strongly supported by the evidence) has any more flaws in terms of the process by which it has been constructed and tested than, say, Enstein's theories, which are similarly strongly supported by evidence (to the extent that GPS wouldn't wouldn't work without taking them into account - which still doesn't "prove" the theory correct, of course).
Labour lead down to just 3 points in latest @YouGov poll for @Sun_Politics - Lab 38, Con 35, LD 11, UKIP 10
Sun Politics @Sun_Politics 3m
Labour's 3 point lead is smallest since March 2012, while Tories' poll rating highest since January @Sun_Politics @YouGov
Baron Brixton
Count Croydon
YouGov/The Sunil:
Tory/UKIP 45%
Labour 38%
OR
Coalition 46%
Labour 38%
Maybe last week's ICM was onto something.
"The birth of this royal baby marks a global triumph for the Windsors."
http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/cristinaodone/100226373/the-royal-baby-is-a-boy-the-world-can-stop-holding-its-breath-and-start-cheering/
Lab minus 1
Tories plus 3
LD +1
UKIP -1
Even as we write OGH prepares a thread header on why this is more bad news for the tories.
Tim is heavily sedated.
It is one poll, and we've still not a had a poll with a Tory lead since March 2012, this YouGov poll seems to be statistical noise.
She'll regret that embarrassing blog when she wakes up with a bad head in the morning, like reading back a drunken text you sent to your ex the night before...
Well doh! Of course it is stat noise but for once it's bluish rather than red!
'The Sun politics team have tweeted out tonight’s YouGov poll already, the topline figures are CON 35%, LAB 38%, LDEM 11%, UKIP 10%. This is the lowest Labour lead YouGov have shown for over a year, and the highest Conservative share since the end of the January. I’ll just give my normal caveat for any poll showing unusual figures – sure, it could be the start of a further narrowing of Labour’s lead, or it could just be normal variation within the margin of error. Don’t get overexcited unless it’s maintained in polls later this week."
http://ukpollingreport.co.uk/blog/archives/7867
I am unsure if this is a good or bad omen for the child. :-)
Congratulations to the happy couple. I hope the child makes the most of the opportunities - and responsibilities - that lay in front of him. His handcuffs will be golden.
Edit: Assuming we were playing Trumpington's Variations? That would have been illegal under Tudor Court Rules
*Though I'd have been a Roundhead during the civil war, I mean, who can rationally defend the Principle of the Divine Rights of Kings versus the elected representatives of people
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn_xZakTMUY
Corrupted science is no science.
On your second paragraph: I wish AGW 'believers' would not treat 'sceptics' as one bunch. It is perfectly possible to believe that man is warming the climate (the argument you give above), whilst also believing that the effect is minuscule compared to the natural climatic variations. And that is something that is far from being proven scientifically.
There is also the other heretical point of view that it may be cheaper, easier and safer to perform mitigation for the effects of climate change, rather than try to stop AGW.
I have had many meaningful and pleasant conversations with people with varying views on AGW. I have sadly had a handful of conversations with people for whom it is more a religion than science, and these are far from pleasurable.
A good question to ask yourself is: "What evidence would I need for me to take the opposite point of view from that I currently hold?" Sadly, for many people there is no such evidence.
Frankly, there are nutjobs on all sides of the debate. In this, AGW is not much different from politics ...
Edited for silliness.
http://www.politicshome.com/uk/article/82449/the_sun_tuesday_23rd_july_2013.html
Still not quite up there with Seth O Logue's inept spin when he predicted that Lansley would be PM but pretty amusing all the same.
Still not quite up there with Seth O Logue's inept spin when he predicted that Lansley would be PM but pretty amusing all the same.
An honest and unusually accurate sentence from Mr Hodges in that piece:
my brain basically stopped working.