Demands of Kidnapper and Chinese Hostage Release Negotiations
Compare this sequence of events with what would happen in the West under these circumstances.
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Chinese Hostage Negotiations
What type of Parachute would you like Sir?
Thinking the unthinkable. Alternative solutions to life’s manifold problems.
Imagine when boarding a plane if one were asked the following question. “Would you prefer Cruciform, a Rogallo Wing or one of the luxury three seater parachutes which our airline has just proudly introduced?
Nonchalantly and laconically you retort, “My usual; the Annular.”
In future aircraft might have become much safer due to technology but due to unprecedented public pressure in 2025 after two Airbus A2000s were lost with all 2000 passengers on board, the airlines finally introduced – as an optional extra – the parachute.
Photos taken at just the Right Moment
Gallery of stunning photographs each taken just at the right moment
A Test whether you are qualified to be a “Professional”
Let’s see if you have what it takes.
The following short quiz consists of 4 questions and tells whether you are qualified to be a “professional”.
Scroll down for each answer.
The questions are not that difficult.
South Africa’s Future: Utopia or Dystopia
What does the future hold for South Africa under continued ANC Rule?
Firstly before any hand-wringing commences, let us review the economic and political situation in South Africa on the release of Nelson Mandela from incarceration after 27 years.
South Africa was increasingly assailed by many forms of sanctions. The economy was on a downward death spiral. Technically South Africa was bankrupt and could not meet its obligations. This dire position had been caused by the withdrawal of foreign lending to South Africa. It was only the introduction of the innovative Financial Rand which prevented the total withdrawal of all foreign currencies. In spite of this financial sleight-of-hand, the situation was precarious with demands on the Treasury unsustainable.
USS New York: Ship Built from the World Trade Centre
Made from the Remains of World Trade Centre
The USS New York, the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, is the fifth ship of the United States Navy to be named after the state of New York. New York has a crew of 360 and can carry up to 700 Marines. It is notable for using a symbolic amount of steel salvaged from the World Trade Centre after it was destroyed in the September 11 attacks.
Dementia Exercise
This is a good exercise, let me know if you get all four correct. Do not reply if you miss one or more.
“No fair peeking”
I WANT TO HELP YOU USE YOU GRAY MATTER, SO YOU CAN DELAY DEMENTIA…
Fallacies of Infallible Leadership and other such Fables
Mandela and the Struggle – A Contrarian View
Was Mandela a saint? “Hell no!” I would argue against that assertion but then Mandela conceded that fact on numerous occasions himself so I am in good company.
Then why was Mandela sanctified, beautified and deified all in ten days? Even the Pope cannot achieve such miracles
Or more controversially, should he have been commemorated at all?
Zapiro – The 2012 Editions of the Sunday Times
