I don’t know whether this will be of interest to anyone; I can hardly be the only person in Canada in contact with relatives in Ukraine. Anyway, these are from the 4th and yesterday from my (somewhat removed) cousin. (I should add that she is not a person to swear or become very emotional easily.)
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When he was funny, he was very, very funny, and superbly politically incorrect, taking no prisoners (National Lampoon, 1976).
I recommend any of his books (click “Look Inside”) from the ’80s and ’90s wholeheartedly.
Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reach out-of-court settlement over civil sex assault claim filed in US https://t.co/1w29LTnFvu
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) February 15, 2022
Prince Andrew reaches ‘settlement in principle’ with his accuser Virginia Roberts in US civil sex case: Duke ‘regrets association with Epstein’ and promises to make amends with donation to victims’ charity but DOES NOT admit sex assault
“Soft on crime consequences? I mean, what does that even mean, right?”
Maybe not the best look, Biden WH laughing at victims of violent crime…. https://t.co/CY6OSMhdIz
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) January 31, 2022
The Duke of York’s military titles and royal patronages have been returned to the Queen, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Prince Andrew will also stop using the style His Royal Highness in an official capacity, a royal source added.
The duke’s roles will be distributed among members of the Royal Family.
Labour and some Tory MPs are demanding immediate answers on whether Boris Johnson attended a drinks event in the Downing Street garden during lockdown.
In heated scenes in the Commons, Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said the PM “can run, but can’t hide” from scrutiny over the May 2020 gathering.
And Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross said Mr Johnson must quit if found to have broken Covid rules.
The PM has declined to say whether he went to the drinks. (That of course means he did. – Ed)
This is about the party at Downing Street all of five days earlier, plus some other ones.
On Monday, ITV published a leaked email from Mr Johnson’s principal private secretary, Martin Reynolds, inviting 100 staff to “socially distanced drinks in the No 10 garden” on 20 May 2020 – when lockdown rules in England banned large outdoor gatherings.
The invitation encouraged people to “bring your own booze” and “make the most of the lovely weather”.
https://twitter.com/tombradby/status/1480600958501634052
Even Colbert is weirded out.
how is she this bad at this pic.twitter.com/HU8bRqdaxR
— ☀️👀 (@zei_squirrel) December 27, 2021
The BBC has changed an article on its website suggesting that the Jewish victims of the now-viral Oxford Street antisemitism incident used anti-Muslim racial slurs.
The original piece stated that “some racial slurs can be heard from inside the bus.”
When approached for comment, a BBC spokesperson said: “The article is about the police’s appeal for information. The main focus is the actions of the individuals the police want to identify. The audio appears to show that a slur can be heard coming from the bus. We have changed our story to clarify only one such slur can be heard clearly.”
A sound and audio professional contacted by the JC said he was unable to distinguish the alleged slur saying: “I think even a audio forensic specialist would struggle to get something useful [from the clip] ”]
In response to the BBC story, the Board of Deputies said: “It appears that the BBC has a very serious case to answer here. Incorrectly accusing those experiencing antisemitism of being guilty of bigotry themselves is adding insult to injury.”
Video has emerged of a group of men spitting at a bus full of Jewish teenagers in Oxford Street where the group were celebrating the first night of Chanukah. pic.twitter.com/orOrA9kJEu
— The Jewish Chronicle (@JewishChron) December 1, 2021
Boris Johnson says no Covid rules were broken after reports Christmas parties were held in Downing Street at the height of last year’s lockdown.
The BBC has spoken to a source who attended a Downing Street gathering on 18 December, as first reported in the Mirror newspaper.
They said “several dozen” people were at the event, where party games were played and food and drink served.
The PM did not deny parties were held but said “all guidance was followed”.
The source at the 18 December gathering said it had gone on past midnight, and that the “mood was down”, with concern building about the new Kent variant of coronavirus.
…London was placed under Tier 3 lockdown restrictions on 14 December last year, after which time people were not allowed to mix indoors with anyone outside their household or support bubble.
How Boris Johnson’s spokespeople answered questions today about whether the Prime Minister broke Covid rules by having parties in Downing Street during lockdown. pic.twitter.com/5nknYjs5hO
— Adam Bienkov (@AdamBienkov) December 1, 2021
The incident occurred in Oxford Street on Monday evening and was reported to the Community Security Trust by two people on the bus.
…A spokesperson for CST told Jewish News: “London is a city where Jewish people must be able to celebrate our festivals and enjoy an open, confident Jewish way of life, epitomised by the enormous Chanukiah in Trafalgar Square.
…London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “Antisemitism has no place whatsoever in society and I utterly condemn these disgusting acts. No one should have to experience this. “If you have any information about this incident, I urge you to report it.”
📽️// Police are investigating after yobs attempted to smash the windows of an open-top bus carrying Jewish teens celebrating Chanukah. They also spat on the bus, swore at the passengers and yelled verbal threats and abuse.https://t.co/HidI4s908g pic.twitter.com/YyWjruTx2d
— Jewish News (@JewishNewsUK) December 1, 2021
I’ll sure miss him. Anyway, Twitter will obviously be a beacon of free speech now.
Western internet riven between “Team Vampire” and “Team Werewolf.” pic.twitter.com/hIFtGLZ2xo
— DPRK News Service (@DPRK_News) October 23, 2021
This is a small anecdote but something that’s always stuck with me. Years ago I was waiting to merge into traffic from a mall in Halifax. Not very memorable you’d think. But by some weird magic I recognized the cyclist whizzing past me. “That looked like David Suzuki!” I said to myself. And, yes, there was a very brief moment when I could have floored it and changed the course of Canadian history. Ah well. What might have been. (I looked it up. He was in town for some stupid conference. ‘Twas him, oh yes.)
My point is that how and why on Earth did I recognize him? He was just some middle-aged guy on a bike and I was barely paying attention. I had a similar experience on a very early morning with Pierre Burton, (don’t bother looking him up), but he always dresses up like Pierre Burton so that’s more understandable. My theory is that certain celebrities and/or narcissists have an ability to project. Even if they aren’t interesting looking or anything. (David Suzuki is not interesting looking.)
Dr Suzuki, I’m sorry you were interned as a child. It wasn’t right and it shouldn’t have happened. I also agree with you about farmed salmon, although not with your unhinged temper tantrums. But dood. Get over it.
Anyway, here’s what Dave’s been up to lately.
David Suzuki leads Victoria marchers carrying "RCMP Pigs" and "All Cops Are Bastards" signs https://t.co/yGnnLRN6yu
— Greg Renouf (@grenouf) November 20, 2021
I’m not expecting riots or anything. Why would you even bring that up?
Seven people have been injured after police fired warning shots when riots broke out in the Dutch city of Rotterdam during protests against new Covid restrictions.
Police said dozens of arrests had been made and officers were among the injured, with units from across the Netherlands dispatched to help restore order. Two people were believed to have been hurt by police warning shots.
Members of the general public in flood-affected areas will be limited to 30 litres of gas per visit.
