Pretty standard south-east Asian I thought. Very closely related to Thai, but obviously different names for everything. But basically your standard rice/noodles with spiced meat and/or vegetables. Mo… (View Post)

I went to Burma about ten years ago. Some random memories if you're interested: - the huge British government building, well, complex, really, in a very pompous neoclassical style in the centre … (View Post)

I'd say we need five things: - a full reimagining of the state from ground up. Concentrate on only those activities where there is clear evidence that the state does a better job than the privat… (View Post)

We will keep things staggering on well past 2026 I imagine. There is no urgency to do anything about our ongoing stagnation and gentle decline, especially as it would involve considerable short-term … (View Post)

You seem very sure that you'll be one of the 4.6% of your gender and age group who are forecast to live to 100. https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/healthandsocialcare/healthandl… (View Post)