TBH I think "painfuL" is overstating it a bit. NATO economies have 45% of world GDP. Russia has just over 3%. I'm not convinced by that 5%. Let's start at 3%, competently organise… (View Post)

I think Line would be an effective way of getting the Saudi's to tip their money into a wasteful black hole. It's completely bonkers. Off now to cook for first Christmas visitors - have a g… (View Post)

I don't know what France are doing, but very little viewable beyond the end of Rishi Sunak's nose is imo being done in the UK before the Election. Both UK defence spending, and UK committed… (View Post)

I'd guess that Oxford Research Fellows are the seed corn for Oxford University's success / reputation from 2030-2050. Short-Term Rishi burning down something else to try and save his butt. … (View Post)

Following up @BlancheLivermore . A couple of brands were mentioned, in addition to my David Mellor Designs: https://www.davidmellordesign.com/kitchen-knives-and-boards Various people were talking abo… (View Post)