Posts by chris
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what duck?
Was thinking of the hardy water off a ducks back and the ironic took to it like a duck to water
How about bells? There must be some semi obsolete or traditional device that could provide the dB, a decent sized vuvuzela?Traditionally made from a kudu horn, the vuvuzela was used to call together meetings and could be heard by distant peoples summoned to attend.
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Such pathos, that is beautiful. Thank you Islander.
Perhaps a giant duck call device that can fit to the siren motor?
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from Anderson’s paddock,
roused from their grazing,
stampeded the township,
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Recalls the shanty:
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several local authorities have installed sirens and these are usually tested annually preceding public notification. These tests ensure residents are familiar with the sirens and evacuation procedures.
Call me queer or what have you, but to truly help folk (especially those of us with less than incandescent memory glands) familiarize themselves with the drill, wouldn’t it be better to notify the public prior to testing the sirens?
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Welcome to provincial New Zealand. Hope you get a good rest tonight Sir.
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When describing a politician as ‘talented’ is it an evaluation of the subject’s ability to lie convincingly?
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In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, Erdogan said that talks were still under way with Muammar Gaddafi’s government and the Transitional National Council. He also revealed that Turkey is about to take over the running of the rebel-held Benghazi harbour and airport to facilitate humanitarian aid, in agreement with Nato.
Not that Erdogan has any great democratic credibility, having recently had 27 journalists jailed on what look like dubious charges.
Despite those dodgy credentials, I’m glad to hear this Russell. While my grandstanding may paint a picture of one who is anti everything and lacking a consistent pov, diplomacy is where it’s at for me, and I’d far rather diplomacy headed from within the region by those with greater local cultural mana, empathy and shit at stake than the exalted US posturing.
In essence it’s important to make the distinction between brokering peace and setting up a democracy, that they are not the same, and that at this time one certainly takes priority over the other. Democratic credibility is not a necessary prerequisite to successfully broker peace deals.
Harking back to the North Korean comparisons, I think it’s remiss to discuss that issue without due consideration of the diplomacy performed, not so much by the US, but by neighbouring countries (democratic or not).
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Hard News: Libya, in reply to BenWilson,
Beyond this vicarious living through the president of presidents and the nation to end all nations, is there any solid indication that if the rebels actually seize power the country at stake will be any better off?