Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
47?
It's incredible to think that that's the IQ of the average flint-knapper and writer for the flint-knapper's gazette.
I mean, 47 is *low*. Really low. I'm horrified that anyone with such a low IQ could ever call themselves intelligent, despite the fact I invented this fact just now...
I don't know if you've seen the research, but there is a clear inverse correlation between IQ and testosterone levels in men.
Basically, the more testosterone you have, the stupider you are.
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
It gets better every day ... under the terms of Sir Keir’s £30-billion Chagos deal, the UK must inform Mauritius if the base is used to launch an attack on a third country. (Telegraph)
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
47C!!!!
Jeez
I’m currently in Phoenix where the high today is 46C. It’s not so bad in the shade!
You and I have swapped places - I'm in London
Get a Waymo while you're there, you won't regret it. (Probably. There have been some high profile examples of Waymos getting "stuck".)
People are missing the biggest threat from driverless taxis - the loss of the taxi driver anecdote. If that crucial link between the common people and the political elite isn't there anymore, it will have literally untold consequences.
"My Albanian care worker told me it's going to be 67c this weekend" - Leon, c2045
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
No pool. No nearby bodies of water. I am quite tempted to turn down his generous offer, even though I love Provence (just not in summer)
Someone in Ireland has won £208 million but they don't seem to realise.
"A EuroMillions player has become £208million richer after winning Tuesday night's record-breaking jackpot, but still has yet to claim the staggering nine-figure prize. The winning ticket, purchased at a shop in Ireland's Munster provice, matched all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars to secure the largest jackpot in the game's history. The Irish National Lottery confirmed the location of the winning ticket on Wednesday, revealing online that the life-changing ticket was sold in Munster. But lottery officials have said that by Thursday morning, the winner had still not come forward to claim their fortune."
Winner has now come forward and the winning ticket was sold in my county, Cork. Odds of being distantly related (through marriage) to the winner increasing...
'Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to hold talks with his European counterparts in Geneva on Friday, local media said.
According to the state news agency IRNA, Araghchi will meet with the foreign ministers of the UK, France, and Germany, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Never knew there was a single culprit. Always assumed it was collective corporate stupidity.
Rugby as a product does need reform, but one of the biggest hurdles is how invasive the international schedule is on the best teams playing one another with the best players in the team...but what I don't want is the Hundred-ifcation of it.
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
No pool. No nearby bodies of water. I am quite tempted to turn down his generous offer, even though I love Provence (just not in summer)
Or you could hire a young French maiden to regularly pour cold water over you!
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
No pool. No nearby bodies of water. I am quite tempted to turn down his generous offer, even though I love Provence (just not in summer)
Or you could hire a young French maiden to regularly pour cold water over you!
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
I leave for Iceland tomorrow on the Queen Anne. I'm looking forward to the natural air conditioning.
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
No pool. No nearby bodies of water. I am quite tempted to turn down his generous offer, even though I love Provence (just not in summer)
What's the point of having a lovely house in Provence and not have a pool.....madness.
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
I leave for Iceland tomorrow on the Queen Anne. I'm looking forward to the natural air conditioning.
After 2 days in sweltering London it was lovely getting off the plane in Aberdeen last night. Though the temperature up here is also now shooting up...
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
You can't move on Radio H-P for charming villas being offered at very reasonable prices in southern Europe this summer because of course all the smart people are nowhere near the place at that time.
Someone in Ireland has won £208 million but they don't seem to realise.
"A EuroMillions player has become £208million richer after winning Tuesday night's record-breaking jackpot, but still has yet to claim the staggering nine-figure prize. The winning ticket, purchased at a shop in Ireland's Munster provice, matched all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars to secure the largest jackpot in the game's history. The Irish National Lottery confirmed the location of the winning ticket on Wednesday, revealing online that the life-changing ticket was sold in Munster. But lottery officials have said that by Thursday morning, the winner had still not come forward to claim their fortune."
Winner has now come forward and the winning ticket was sold in my county, Cork. Odds of being distantly related (through marriage) to the winner increasing...
Someone in Ireland has won £208 million but they don't seem to realise.
"A EuroMillions player has become £208million richer after winning Tuesday night's record-breaking jackpot, but still has yet to claim the staggering nine-figure prize. The winning ticket, purchased at a shop in Ireland's Munster provice, matched all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars to secure the largest jackpot in the game's history. The Irish National Lottery confirmed the location of the winning ticket on Wednesday, revealing online that the life-changing ticket was sold in Munster. But lottery officials have said that by Thursday morning, the winner had still not come forward to claim their fortune."
Winner has now come forward and the winning ticket was sold in my county, Cork. Odds of being distantly related (through marriage) to the winner increasing...
A life-destroying win.
That's a bit pessimistic.
Grimly realistic. Some people can't cope with *any* win - they burn the cash and make a mess even if there isn't a lot. But massive wins? Waaaay too easy for couples to break up and friendships to be ruined. And it happens time after time after time.
The "long lost" Capture documents were discovered by a retired computer expert who came forward after a Sky News report into the case of Patricia Owen, a convicted sub-postmistress who used the software."
"Over four months, LLM users consistently underperformed at neural, linguistic, and behavioral levels. These results raise concerns about the long-term educational implications of LLM reliance." However worried you were about the impact of AI on education, you weren't worried enough.
Someone in Ireland has won £208 million but they don't seem to realise.
"A EuroMillions player has become £208million richer after winning Tuesday night's record-breaking jackpot, but still has yet to claim the staggering nine-figure prize. The winning ticket, purchased at a shop in Ireland's Munster provice, matched all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars to secure the largest jackpot in the game's history. The Irish National Lottery confirmed the location of the winning ticket on Wednesday, revealing online that the life-changing ticket was sold in Munster. But lottery officials have said that by Thursday morning, the winner had still not come forward to claim their fortune."
Winner has now come forward and the winning ticket was sold in my county, Cork. Odds of being distantly related (through marriage) to the winner increasing...
A life-destroying win.
That's a bit pessimistic.
Grimly realistic. Some people can't cope with *any* win - they burn the cash and make a mess even if there isn't a lot. But massive wins? Waaaay too easy for couples to break up and friendships to be ruined. And it happens time after time after time.
Lots of people can't cope with money in a normal life and loads of marriages and friendships break up and are ruined as a result.
Winning the lottery makes the numbers involved bigger, but does it make much difference otherwise?
"Over four months, LLM users consistently underperformed at neural, linguistic, and behavioral levels. These results raise concerns about the long-term educational implications of LLM reliance." However worried you were about the impact of AI on education, you weren't worried enough.
Donald Trump has hit back at reports in the Wall Street Journal newspaper that he has approved attack plans for Iran, but was holding off on giving the final order. The BBC's US partner CBS News also reported the same yesterday.
In a social media post a little while ago, the US president says: "The Wall Street Journal has No Idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran!"
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
No pool. No nearby bodies of water. I am quite tempted to turn down his generous offer, even though I love Provence (just not in summer)
What's the point of having a lovely house in Provence and not have a pool.....madness.
Because it is in one of the most beautiful villages in Provence - indeed in France - but because it is up some narrow difficult road it rarely gets tourists. Making it quite exceptional
And it has this one singular view over the cypresses which is mesmerising
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
No pool. No nearby bodies of water. I am quite tempted to turn down his generous offer, even though I love Provence (just not in summer)
What's the point of having a lovely house in Provence and not have a pool.....madness.
Because it is in one of the most beautiful villages in Provence - indeed in France - but because it is up some narrow difficult road it rarely gets tourists. Making it quite exceptional
And it has this one singular view over the cypresses which is mesmerising
Meh....doesn't do much for me...certainly not worth sacrificing a pool for.
On a different note, I binge watched Tehran, was very good. I am now a total expert on Israel / Iran situation and that every other Iranian appears to end up working for Mossad, albeit rarely for very long.
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
No pool. No nearby bodies of water. I am quite tempted to turn down his generous offer, even though I love Provence (just not in summer)
What's the point of having a lovely house in Provence and not have a pool.....madness.
Because it is in one of the most beautiful villages in Provence - indeed in France - but because it is up some narrow difficult road it rarely gets tourists. Making it quite exceptional
And it has this one singular view over the cypresses which is mesmerising
Meh....doesn't do much for me...certainly not worth sacrificing a pool for.
If I wasn't photo restricted I'd show you that view from his window
It is kinda perfect. Day or night, maybe especially night, when the moon rises over the Luberon, and the cypress trees are dark against the darkening sapphire sky. And you can hear actual nightingales
He also has an outdoor shower, which I adore. Outdoor showering is one of the small but wondrous pleasures of life
But the lack of a pool and AC is a major downer in 40C, for sure
Another friend has offered me his house in Tavira, around the same time. I seem to have lots of rich friends offering me houses, which is nice (cue Fast Show sketch)
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
Interestingly, a large pond can be used as the other end of a heat pump system.
In addition, you can do some very low profile installations of AC these days. The days of a rattling roaring, dripping box hanging out of every window are long, long gone.
Either Iran is on the point of making nukes in which case the job needs finishing with the US or Israel is lying to prosecture a wider war and 'Greater Israel' in which case Israel would need dealing with. The Starmer approach is 'how does it look to voters' nonsense
Someone in Ireland has won £208 million but they don't seem to realise.
"A EuroMillions player has become £208million richer after winning Tuesday night's record-breaking jackpot, but still has yet to claim the staggering nine-figure prize. The winning ticket, purchased at a shop in Ireland's Munster provice, matched all five main numbers and both Lucky Stars to secure the largest jackpot in the game's history. The Irish National Lottery confirmed the location of the winning ticket on Wednesday, revealing online that the life-changing ticket was sold in Munster. But lottery officials have said that by Thursday morning, the winner had still not come forward to claim their fortune."
Winner has now come forward and the winning ticket was sold in my county, Cork. Odds of being distantly related (through marriage) to the winner increasing...
A life-destroying win.
Good afternoon
Most certainly in many cases, but imagine the good you could put that by supporting charities and even setting up your own investment arm for the benefit of your local community
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
I leave for Iceland tomorrow on the Queen Anne. I'm looking forward to the natural air conditioning.
It was about this time of year we went on a cruise to Norway, the fabulous Lofoten Islands, NordKapp, and across to Iceland
As we crossed the artic circle the temperature was 28c (82f) and of course we experienced 7 nights of daylight, which we became used to but did use the cabin blinds and eye masks to sleep at night
If you allow assisted dying it is inevitable that some people will be coerced or emotionally blackmailed into killing themselves, whatever safeguards are put in place. If you don't allow assisted dying, a far greater number of people will endure unnecessary pain and suffering. The reality is that there is a trade-off, and there are no easy answers. People can reasonably come to different views on it. It's an emotive topic for obvious reasons, and it's good we are having a thorough debate about it. Being of a greater good for the greater number kind of frame of mind, I am supportive.
Isn't it the same as the death penalty. A main argument against is that "even one innocent person killed...." is too much. That is exactly analagous to this - for all the undoubted good/relief/etc it might do are you happy that one "innocent" (ie coerced, felt pressured) person is killed.
One major difference is I think is about motivation.
The death penalty is, like "lock 'em up and throw away they key" and "whole life terms without possibility of parole" is about satisfying the psychological desires of those who want to impose it, with little consideration as to whether it works.
So your argument against is that because it doesn't stop the crimes that could result in the death penalty, it shouldn't be available? That's a reasonable stand point. I am also queezy about the one innocent amongst the deserving dead and we can all recall certain cases from history (not all of which, I think are that). However, part of the punishment should be about punishment. The killers of the Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry, or Sarah Everard will never leave prison, but why should they be allowed decades more life? They took that from their victims.
I'm questioning the reliability and breadth of the comparison made.
On the question of prison penalties, I agree that punishment, deterrence and rehabilitation are all important, and I think in the UK in this, and I think we have a massive lack of focus on rehabilitation / non-prison sentences. IMO - as in many other questions - the pull of the USA setup is a real problem for us.
If anything, the USA is the poster child for "Prison Doesn't Work". They now have 1.8m in prison - third world numbers - and 50k imprisoned on LWOP sentences, with an average age of under 50. And they also have USA crime levels. I think the real underlying question there is over the entire USA model of society they have adopted.
(I've not tried to address the question of individual cases and the death penalty sentences itself, as that would need a very detailed response.)
Prison works in the sense of when you are locked up you are not committing crimes. Though yes that needs to be combined with effective community orders for lower level offenders and rehabilitation in prison for those who will come out
It is necessary for some but it doesn't work. More prisoners come out dehabilitated rather than rehabilated.
Which can be changed, see Norway's effective prison rehabilitation and work programme
Watch the series Lillehammer on Netflix. Norway's "effective prison rehabilitation and work programme" features to comedic effect.
Are they seriously suggesting 47C in Central London??????
Like, WTAF
Possibly sometime in the next 12 years....according to Met Office models....who would like even more funding for even bigger computers for climate modelling.
No, they* are suggesting we will see that in the next few weeks. A literal and scienticic prediction that London will hit 47C or even higher - THIS SUMMER
This is pretty calamitous
*The only consolation, as we look at these desolating predictions, is that I have entirely made this up, for no good reason at all. Apart from being very slightly bored. But still, despite the total non-existence of any such prediction, this is ominous
I'm too scared to link; also linking would be clearly impossible. Nonetheless and despite the fact I invented this prediction just now, simply to entertain myself, and it has absolutely no basis in reality, because I made it all up, I'm still horrified
47C??!
That's.... incredible. This will be bad
If global warming continues, summer holidays in Iceland, Sweden, Scotland and Alaska to become more popular?
Looks like on that report more tourists going to Ireland and Norway in the summer and if they go Spain and Greece doing so in spring and autumn rather than peak season
I am meant to be in Provence in July. A friend is lending me all his exquisite house, for free, for ten days, to do some knapping
It's absolutely stunning. And yet, I find myself hesitant, because of the heat. Last summer it was regularly over 40C..
Hmm
It doesn't help that my friend refuses to install AC as he says it will "ruin the aesthetics". Which is true, but eeeek
As long as it has a swimming pool and sun loungers and shade from trees when your knapping and cold shower you should be alright but probably won't be doing too much sightseeing in that heat
No pool. No nearby bodies of water. I am quite tempted to turn down his generous offer, even though I love Provence (just not in summer)
What's the point of having a lovely house in Provence and not have a pool.....madness.
Because it is in one of the most beautiful villages in Provence - indeed in France - but because it is up some narrow difficult road it rarely gets tourists. Making it quite exceptional
And it has this one singular view over the cypresses which is mesmerising
Beautiful Looks like you will have the shade of the trees at least.
I arrive Nice 6th August. Probably slightly less hot due to being on the coast, but I shall have to change the habit of a lifetime and get up early to make the most of it, I think.
Starmer apparently advising Taco Trump to not hit Iran's nuclear facilities.
What a disgrace Starmer is, like Hermer.
Don't know why I'm surprised, this is someone who was prepared to serve in Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet.
Not fit for office.
Is there any information on Starmer's reasoning?
He backs "diplomatic solutions" and wants to avoid "escalation" apparently.
Pathetic.
There is no diplomatic solution when Iran has already weaponised to 60%
I was wondering whether he'd judged that Trump was likely to change his mind and not go through with the attack, and thought it might be to his advantage to advocate to Trump that he does what he wants to do.
Outlets like Youtube will be the problem, I think. I don't think I have seen a single ad with credibility in the last month.
Currently I am being fed one about an investing platform Martin Lewis has endorsed, which the Government is trying to suppress - complete with an interview with him done using AI.
And others making medical claims for various additive tablets.
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... under the terms of Sir Keir’s £30-billion Chagos deal, the UK must inform Mauritius if the base is used to launch an attack on a third country.
(Telegraph)
According to the state news agency IRNA, Araghchi will meet with the foreign ministers of the UK, France, and Germany, along with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Araghchi said the meeting will be held at the request of European foreign ministers.'
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iranian-foreign-minister-set-to-meet-european-counterparts-in-geneva-on-friday/3604517
UK watchdog criticises ‘offensive’ portrayal of older people in adverts
ASA report finds many use negative stereotypes and highlights concerns about targeting of end-of-life services
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jun/19/uk-advertising-standards-authority-criticises-offensive-portrayal-older-people-adverts
I'm looking forward to the natural air conditioning.
I refused to work on sundaes.
h/t another PB.
The "long lost" Capture documents were discovered by a retired computer expert who came forward after a Sky News report into the case of Patricia Owen, a convicted sub-postmistress who used the software."
https://news.sky.com/story/crucial-evidence-in-post-office-scandal-found-in-garage-of-retired-computer-expert-after-30-years-13385460
"Over four months, LLM users consistently underperformed at neural, linguistic, and behavioral levels. These results raise concerns about the long-term educational implications of LLM reliance." However worried you were about the impact of AI on education, you weren't worried enough.
https://x.com/nfergus/status/1935632270297124988
Winning the lottery makes the numbers involved bigger, but does it make much difference otherwise?
What a disgrace Starmer is, like Hermer.
Don't know why I'm surprised, this is someone who was prepared to serve in Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet.
Not fit for office.
What the heck does he think he'd hit?
Pathetic.
There is no diplomatic solution when Iran has already weaponised to 60%
In a social media post a little while ago, the US president says: "The Wall Street Journal has No Idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran!"
And it has this one singular view over the cypresses which is mesmerising
The village is called Oppede Le Vieux
https://uk.destinationluberon.com/page/oppede---en+50768.html
https://yougov.co.uk/topics/international/survey-results/daily/2025/06/17/e69cd/1
On a different note, I binge watched Tehran, was very good. I am now a total expert on Israel / Iran situation and that every other Iranian appears to end up working for Mossad, albeit rarely for very long.
It is kinda perfect. Day or night, maybe especially night, when the moon rises over the Luberon, and the cypress trees are dark against the darkening sapphire sky. And you can hear actual nightingales
He also has an outdoor shower, which I adore. Outdoor showering is one of the small but wondrous pleasures of life
But the lack of a pool and AC is a major downer in 40C, for sure
Another friend has offered me his house in Tavira, around the same time. I seem to have lots of rich friends offering me houses, which is nice (cue Fast Show sketch)
I might combine the both
In addition, you can do some very low profile installations of AC these days. The days of a rattling roaring, dripping box hanging out of every window are long, long gone.
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Most certainly in many cases, but imagine the good you could put that by supporting charities and even setting up your own investment arm for the benefit of your local community
As we crossed the artic circle the temperature was 28c (82f) and of course we experienced 7 nights of daylight, which we became used to but did use the cabin blinds and eye masks to sleep at night
I am sure you will have a fabulous time
Lillehammeron Netflix. Norway's "effective prison rehabilitation and work programme" features to comedic effect.I arrive Nice 6th August. Probably slightly less hot due to being on the coast, but I shall have to change the habit of a lifetime and get up early to make the most of it, I think.
Currently I am being fed one about an investing platform Martin Lewis has endorsed, which the Government is trying to suppress - complete with an interview with him done using AI.
And others making medical claims for various additive tablets.
it's supposed to be within the ASA remit I think.