[MitzaLizalor]

https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p09djzvl/why-insects-are-the-missing-link-in-our-food-system

15 APRIL 2021 | FOOD & DRINK
Eating insects can be a part of the solution to our planet’s growing food and climate crises.

Throughout our history, humans around the world have consumed these protein and nutrient-rich creatures. This hasn't been widely adopted as part of modern Western diets, however things may be changing.

A growing number of consumers in the West are now embracing entomophagy, or insect-eating.

Without dwelling on the obvious reason why "A growing number of consumers in the West" are eating insects, can the undercurrent of reinforcing notions of crisis really be accidental? Food is not in short supply and much of it is thrown away. The entire population of Eurasia, Africa and the Americas could fit onto quite a small island (admittedly with not much space between them) leaving multiple continents free to grow food. The idea of a single city for the whole world may not appeal to everyone, however, and high-rise luxury apartments can feel a bit cramped. Jesus will deal with all the heathens quite soon now and those remaining will have ample room in His Spacious Accommodation, as detailed in The Bible.

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Revelation 21:13-17 On the east three gates; on the north three gates; on the south three gates; and on the west three gates. And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and in them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. And he that talked with me had a golden reed to measure the city, and the gates thereof, and the wall thereof. And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal. And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

News update!

Tartan: The misunderstood icon of 'Scottishness'


Tartan is updating its image in the 21st Century, with new patterns exploring issues around climate change, homelessness – and World War Two dive bombers.


"The core of tartan design – the interweaving of colours in both warp and weft – has remained largely the same throughout history" adds Rosie Waine.


In 2019, Slanj designed a tartan celebrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including 'clean water sanitation'

[Dennis Lukes]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

News update!

So the Scots are on the brink of rebellion, the French are about to have a civil war, America still suffers under an illegitimate communist junta, and English reporters feel their time is best spent on fabric patterns.

[MitzaLizalor]

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Well that was an interesting read. Particularly poignant, I thought, was the following passage:

“For this design I wanted as much colour as possible to weave into the wool – the most colours you can put on a loom,” explains Halley. “The grey backdrop symbolises the miserable gloom homeless people can find themselves in, and the colours represent the support and opportunities available if they can get on to the system. Each of the colours are woven the same thickness to form a network, which to my knowledge makes it unique.”

It would be comical if it weren't so sad. Homeless people need Bibles - not tartan. But what led me to the page was the main design which evidently is based on the MacGregor tartan. Curious what its effect would be as a fabric, I joined a few repeats together (nearly went boss-eyed doing it too, due to op-art effects) and am happy to share the result. Along with actual MacGregor tartan and a quote likely to be reliable. Firstly, what the designer said in that BBC piece:

...being in a region associated with the MacGregor clan, Wilton used the colours of their tartan (blue, green and white) as a springboard for a design that added new layers of resonance – both visual and conceptual.

.https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/Results?search=1049653&page=1.

According to Sir Malcom MacGregor of MacGregor, Chief of Clan MacGregor – a bit of a mouthful but I thought he'd probably know what he was talking about – ‘The MacGregors transported to Aberdeenshire by the Earl of Moray who came from his estates in Menteith to fight the Mackintoshes in about 1624, were almost certainly MacGregors of Glengyle and would have worn that tartan. Another specimen of this sett is in the possession of Andersons of Edinburgh, believed to date from 1750. It is in red and blue colours as opposed to red and black ... why there is blue instead of black is a mystery.’ [below (left)]

There are a few MacGregor setts in the Scottish Tartan register. Sir Malcom MacGregor of MacGregor continues, regarding the Cardney variation [above (right)] ‘The origin is as follows. My great uncle Alasdair MacGregor of Cardney decided to have some red and green MacGregor tartan made using wool from his own sheep and the old vegetable dyes which had been used in the 17th Century.’ That's about the best I could do for blue, green and white but there's more in the link if anyone's interested. The great big elephant in the room, however, probably having convulsions and trumpeting is how that thing [below] can be any sort of MacGregor? Not even mad uncle Alasdair would sign off on this one!

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Emergency update: Prince Philip's will to be kept secret for 90 years

The Duke of Edinburgh's will is to remain secret for at least 90 years to protect the "dignity and standing" of the Queen, the High Court has ruled.

In case you had forgotten momentarily that wealthy people get special privileges and their secrets are double special secret more than yours - shhh don't tell - please rest assured you will be reminded regularly. Carry on.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

Emergency update: Prince Philip's will to be secret for 90 years

I expect this is just to avoid embarrassment to the queen. I mean, how would they explain Phil the Greek having left money to only two (or maybe three, if one is being charitable) of her children? Everybody knows, obviously.


Or perhaps he left the lot to Mizz Markle, in which case I think we should be told!

[Jimmy Kate Dumbardo]

Could it be to not reveal hush money allocated to Prince Andrew's victims ?

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

Originally Posted by Joanna Lytton-Vasey

Or perhaps he left the lot to Mizz Markle, in which case I think we should be told!

Your children's children's children will be thrilled to learn of these weighty matters. But the message to you, your children and your children's children on the front page of the national organ is: clear orrrf.

[MitzaLizalor]

There's also a (rarely mentioned) 200 year rule I happened to hear about on my car radio; something was being revealed I wasn't really paying attention but it concerned William IV's old girlfriend and/or their children. She was an actress (I just looked this up now) and obviously he dumped her when he became king, marrying someone else instead. But that's somewhat later. Exactly what's covered under the double century blanket I have no idea, what struck me at the time was that such a rule even existed. Anyway, these illegitimate children of a then-future king were arriving over 200 years ago and could now be unsealed. Any additional antics during his reign, if covered by such an obscure convention at all, would remain unavailable for public scrutiny at this stage.

But what I'm really posting here is something from the BBC page about roses. A flower has been named after Philip:

The Queen has been gifted a new rose named after the Duke of Edinburgh, to mark the day that would have been his 100th birthday. She said the flower "looks lovely" and that it was a "very kind" tribute . . . The Duke of Edinburgh Rose is deep pink, dappled with white lines and double-flowered.

Very nice. There was a picture of the label which I'll append. But what struck me was the next bit!

One was presented to the Queen wrapped in brown paper by Keith Weed, the president of the Royal Horticultural Society. Mr Weed said: "It's a commemorative rose for all the marvellous things that he did over his lifetime and for everyone to remember so much that he did."

What on earth's going on over there? I didn't know "Weed" was even a name! When applying for the job there must be a box to tick for least appropriate moniker..

HORTICULTURIST 1 Now, who have we got?
HORTICULTURIST 2 Well, there's Mr Vermin (experience in grafts and pleaching)
HORTICULTURIST 1 No, not really
HORTICULTURIST 2 Oh, here's Miss Worms (20 years in hybrid cereals) .. hold on, what's this ..
[reads]
HORTICULTURIST 2 .. Mr Weed
HORTICULTURIST 1 Excellent. Does he have any experience?
HORTICULTURIST 2 None whatsoever!
HORTICULTURIST 1 No matter, get him on the phone and see when he can start.

I said I'd include the label which shows the rose, and I should link the BBC page (it's there in the earlier post but they could change it) anyway here it is and hopefully it's fragrant but often these new hybrids are maybe scented at best.

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

Emergency update: BBC link

[which includes]

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57422065

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

IMPORTANT! For those who follow bicycle news:

Gateshead's Kieran Reilly lands 'world's first' BMX triple flair

After crashing about 30 times during practice runs, Kieran said it was an "amazing feeling" to finally land the move.

He's obviously using the same strategy my ex-wife used to park the car. Bonus points for anyone who can make out what language Kieren is speaking.

[Roland]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

IMPORTANT! For those who follow bicycle news:

He's obviously using the same strategy my ex-wife used to park the car. Bonus points for anyone who can make out what language Kieren is speaking.

Seems like a good trick. The only time I got close to that was when I was hit by a truck and ended up in hospital. Riding bicycles is fun. And with some luck only a few scratches. And if you don´t get those scratches you are doing it wrong.

[MitzaLizalor]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

anyone who can make out what language Kieren is speaking.

I'd never thought of riding a bicycle as an "achievement" — sounds like Indian?

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

WATCH! Otters in Singapore cross road with police escort

Police on guard outside the palace were able to stop traffic to help the otters get across.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

As you know, I like to stay informed about world news. Let's check in on the BBC and see what's up in the UK this week:

• Boris Johnson calls on NATO to go global
• Boris Johnson calls Putin a war criminal, urges UN vote against invasion
• Boris Johnson calls for Russia to be stripped of hosting Champions League final
• Boris Johnson calls on world to wean off Russian oil, gas
• Boris Johnson calls on China to speak out over Ukraine war
• Boris Johnson criticises RT and calls for Ofcom review
• Boris Johnson calls for all immigrants to learn English and criticises lack of integration
• Boris Johnson calls to relax green target
• Boris Johnson: "We got the big calls right"
• Boris Johnson faces calls to resign over "bring your own booze" garden party during COVID lockdown
• Kate+William on Carribbean tour

Looks like Boris has become the leader we all hoped he would be - look at him leading everyone, calling for things. Brexit must've been a success after all. China, Russia, the UN, NATO and all immigrants will be jumping to attention shortly.

[Joanna Lytton-Vasey]

Originally Posted by Dr. Anthony J. Toole

Boris Johnson criticises RT and calls for Ofcom review

I really can't confirm this, as we only ever watch Fox News, but apparently RT's news channel was banned in Britain two days ago - https://edition.cnn.com/2022/03/18/m...-tv/index.html

But, strangely, its website remains alive and kicking and I am able to read that story despite being confined in the Living Hell that is Britain Today.

[Johny Joe Hold]

Biden might shut down Fox New or RT. If one good source goes down we need the other.

[handmaiden]

I understand that Putin is now being accused of hauling away "innocent" Ukrainians and putting them in "Concentration Camps". Where do they get these crazy ideas?

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

It only ever seems to happen in Britain...

Why drought can lead to dangerous flooding

Newsflash for Brits: rain is literally THE cure for drought. If it doesn't work, you're f*cked. Put it down to globull warming, I guess.

[Dr. Anthony J. Toole]

The important questions are being asked at the BBC.

What will happen to stamps, coins, banknotes and passports?

Spoiler: nothing. Grow up.

[MitzaLizalor]

Nothing.

Don't new coins begin at the coronation? When Edward VIII ran off with his floozie and therefore was never crowned, the coins minted for release all had to be melted down and turned into something else, presumably George VI coins. This was newsworthy because the amount of metal they finished up with was less than they'd they'd started with. Royal Mints tend to keep good records so they'd know exactly how many coins had somehow vanished. These are very rare and if you had one you couldn't even try to sell it without getting clapped in The Tower while they decided between hanging you and chopping your head off. (Apparently burnings at the stake are frowned upon but they could always ship you off to the outer Hebrides and dump you on a poisonous island with some straw and a box of matches.)

Habakkuk 2:7

I gathered when I last heard about this, once, ages ago, that maybe in 200 years they could be sold. Now though it would be strictly "private collectors" and with none ever in circulation there's nothing to compare it with. The mint could do so – if you paid one in your bank they'd have to send it along but whether there are in fact fakes around I have no idea.

You see, already we have a better article than whatever was in that BBC link which I didn't click on because there's so much demonic content out there in these Last Days. So sad.