All other dismissals came about from Pakistani excellence or an unpredictable pitch.
England's lead may be enough already but any increase will put the visitors' batsmen into very tricky territory when they start their second innings later today.
Sunday, June 03, 2018
Test Match Update.
All other dismissals came about from Pakistani excellence or an unpredictable pitch.
England's lead may be enough already but any increase will put the visitors' batsmen into very tricky territory when they start their second innings later today.
NHS: This Blogger Has Made This Point Repeatedly.
NHS guilty of ridiculous waste of resources and could improve care without spending a penny more, top medic says. (Blogger: On personal experience alone, I know this article to be true. But bed-blocking does not just arise from the reasons below.)
The NHS is guilty of a “ridiculous waste of resources” - and could improve care without spending a penny more, it’s most senior doctor says.
Prof Keith Willett, medical director for acute care, urged medics to stop “fuming” when the system “grinds to a halt” and instead do more to prevent beds being blocked by patients who should have been discharged.
He said too many surgeons were left unable to operate - sometimes on a daily basis - because of a failure to tackle bedblocking, with beds filled by those unable to be discharged for want of help at home.
Writing for The Daily Telegraph, the senior surgeon said that too often, the system had stopped functioning even before the first patient arrives...
Prayer For Vietnam Is Desperately Needed.
URGENT PRAYER NEEDED FOR VIETNAM
On 4 June, Protestant pastor Nguyen Trung Ton will be appealing his 12 year prison sentence. He’s one of six defendants, including human rights lawyer Nguyen Van Dai, that were given lengthy prison sentences in April. Four of the defendants are appealing their sentences on 4 June.
Pastor Ton’s son has specifically asked us to pray for him and the other defendants on that day: please surround them and their families with prayer and pray for wisdom for their lawyers.
In summary, please pray:
On 4 June, Protestant pastor Nguyen Trung Ton will be appealing his 12 year prison sentence. He’s one of six defendants, including human rights lawyer Nguyen Van Dai, that were given lengthy prison sentences in April. Four of the defendants are appealing their sentences on 4 June.
Pastor Ton’s son has specifically asked us to pray for him and the other defendants on that day: please surround them and their families with prayer and pray for wisdom for their lawyers.
In summary, please pray:
- For peace and strength for the two church leaders, Simeon Valsalam and Chellian Manuvel.
- That the Holy Spirit would spread peace over the village and there would be no further incidents of harassment of Christians.
- That Pastor Ton’s conviction will be overturned and he will be released. CSW.
EU Unravelling?
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/968569/European-Union-Italy-Spain-Brexit-Hungary-Poland-tariffs-Brussels
Silencing Dissent Kills Science.
“SILENCING DISSENT KILLS SCIENCE”, as marine scientist Professor Pete Ridd is dismissed by James Cook University (Queensland, Australia). Popular columnist Andrew Bolt in Courier Mail 24 May 2018, p. 46, reported this after Dr Ridd questioned claims that man-made global warming is destroying the Great Barrier Reef. Bolt commented: “He may be right, he may be wrong. This is a vital question that must be answered with arguments”. He goes onto to say, “We cannot get good science if we cannot debate”. Bolt states good science is necessary in this issue because of the impact it has on people’s lives, with increases in gas and electricity costs, and the closing down of some industries leading to job losses and business closures. He then mentions other academics who have been silenced for questioning man-made global warming, and quotes some prominent politicians who agree that universities should be encouraging debate, not shutting it down. He concludes: “Dissent must not be crushed if science is to advance.”
ED. COM: Bolt is correct! Closing down serious debate is not good for any science, or for any issue that impacts people’s lives, and climate change isn’t the only issue where silencing those opposed to popular beliefs kills good science. Truth is not determined by which pressure groups can influence the politicians and media, or by a majority vote. The same applies to education authorities who prevent teachers and university lecturers from teaching any alternative to evolution. However, the worst offenders for closing down debate on creation are church groups and university student ministries who label themselves evangelical Bible believers but refuse to let students hear or discuss the evidence for Biblical creation. We have had this complaint to us mostly concerning Moore College influenced campus groups. The sceptical atheists and humanists are at least being consistent in their beliefs, even if they are wrong. Those claiming to believe the Bible, but prevent any serious discussion on Creation, Noah’s Flood and Babel are hypocrites, as well as promoting a Jesus who has not told the truth about creation. Creation Research.
ED. COM: Bolt is correct! Closing down serious debate is not good for any science, or for any issue that impacts people’s lives, and climate change isn’t the only issue where silencing those opposed to popular beliefs kills good science. Truth is not determined by which pressure groups can influence the politicians and media, or by a majority vote. The same applies to education authorities who prevent teachers and university lecturers from teaching any alternative to evolution. However, the worst offenders for closing down debate on creation are church groups and university student ministries who label themselves evangelical Bible believers but refuse to let students hear or discuss the evidence for Biblical creation. We have had this complaint to us mostly concerning Moore College influenced campus groups. The sceptical atheists and humanists are at least being consistent in their beliefs, even if they are wrong. Those claiming to believe the Bible, but prevent any serious discussion on Creation, Noah’s Flood and Babel are hypocrites, as well as promoting a Jesus who has not told the truth about creation. Creation Research.
Saturday, June 02, 2018
Prayer Need.
CATHOLIC PRIEST QUARANTINED AS DRC'S EBOLA VIRUS SPREADS
A Catholic priest has been quarantined after infection by the Ebola virus in the river port city of Mbandaka, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).Christian Today.
Boycott Lush!
Home Secretary's fury at cosmetics chain Lush for launching astonishing 'paid to lie' anti-police campaign over under-cover officers infiltrating green protest groups
Home Secretary Sajid Javid has condemned the 'anti-police hate campaign' launched by cosmetics chain Lush which was also drawn criticism from relatives of officers killed in the course of their duty.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5797057/Home-Secretarys-anger-Lushs-anti-police-campaign.html
Second Test.
Pakistan were as mistaken to opt to bat first at Headingley, yesterday, as had been the England skipper, Joe Root, in the First Test at Lords.
Skittled for a 174, it really seems that the England bowlers had a field day - but this was far from the case.
Although the three senior England seamers each had a three wicket haul, on the day - the bowling which saw Pakistan tottering on the brink of an early defeat at 79 for 7, had actually been rather indifferent.
The old failings were there with far too many balls short of the requisite length. The seven wickets tumbled as England bowled a relatively small number of very good balls in the extremely helpful, Headingley conditions. The day was muggy and the ball swung to a significant degree.
79 for 7 was the high point of the bowling - and from there it went badly downhill with shameful control of line and length. The last three Pakistan wickets more than doubled the score from the point when the first seven batsmen were back in the pavilion.
Chris Woakes was especially profligate but not the only guilty party.
The England openers saw off the new ball before departing to leave England in a stronger position at stumps than their performance had merited. 70 odd runs behind - 8 wickets in hand.
What will England do next to fritter away this position of strength, I wonder?
Skittled for a 174, it really seems that the England bowlers had a field day - but this was far from the case.
Although the three senior England seamers each had a three wicket haul, on the day - the bowling which saw Pakistan tottering on the brink of an early defeat at 79 for 7, had actually been rather indifferent.
The old failings were there with far too many balls short of the requisite length. The seven wickets tumbled as England bowled a relatively small number of very good balls in the extremely helpful, Headingley conditions. The day was muggy and the ball swung to a significant degree.
79 for 7 was the high point of the bowling - and from there it went badly downhill with shameful control of line and length. The last three Pakistan wickets more than doubled the score from the point when the first seven batsmen were back in the pavilion.
Chris Woakes was especially profligate but not the only guilty party.
The England openers saw off the new ball before departing to leave England in a stronger position at stumps than their performance had merited. 70 odd runs behind - 8 wickets in hand.
What will England do next to fritter away this position of strength, I wonder?
Friday, June 01, 2018
Jonathan Arnott MEP On Skin Colour.
I don't recall ever meeting anyone who holds to the vile attitudes towards skin colour implied in this video. I'm not left-wing; society isn't an amorphous blob. It's individuals, people like you and me, being accused of these things. Such 19th century attitudes aren't my Britain
Second (and final) Test v Pakistan Starts Today.
With India due to come here shortly for a full series with a full programme of one day matches too - I am filled with fear and trepidation.
India are three notches better than Pakistan!
Huge Advance In Cancer Research.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/967869/new-cancer-blood-test-detect-ten-types-lung-liver-breast-cancer-symptoms-health
The Right To Kill Children: Next The Grandparents: Then The Inconvenient: Ironically - NEVER Murderers, Assassins and Planters of Bombs.
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In Our Crazy 'Brave New World' - How Could It Be Otherwise?
Children are starting school unable to speak properly, dress themselves or even use the toilet, the head of Ofsted warns in damning verdict on modern parenting.
In a damning verdict on the standard of some modern-day parenting, Amanda Spielman (pictured main) will highlight the rising number of pre-school children in the UK who are not taught basic speech or hygiene. She will reveal research which shows some four- and five-year-olds know only a third of the words they should, meaning they cannot follow what is going on at school and quickly fall behind - a disadvantage that can stay with them for life. While Mrs Spielman will not explicitly accuse families of feckless parenting, she will acknowledge that parents 'clearly have the most important role here' when it comes to solving the issues. Ofsted's intervention as the official inspector of pre-schools is significant because it places an onus on nursery staff to act. Mrs Spielman wants all children arriving at Reception - the first year of school - to be able to carry out simple tasks, such as using a pencil, kicking a ball, putting on their shoes and taking off their coat. Mail.
Trance.
What an illogical, deliberately confusing, lunatic, convoluted, nonsensical - but well acted - deranged heap of aardvark dung.
This Blog gives the film a flattering 1.5/10.
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