Dr Michael Copeman

@i_zzzzzz Disney execs will be flying in to study how well such a long line works.

The line at IAH may become a new type of microsociety. Babies will be born in the line. They’ll grow up knowing of nothing outside the line. The line will develop its own language, its own culture

@megha_lilly Best part of English is its borrowings. No shame in a great language just grabbing something another language does well, and running with it.

English is still the most beautiful, versatile, logical, poetic and wonderful language in the whole world. I speak six languages. Many writers from many other languages say this about English. Because it has been perfected over millennia of discourse, poetry and debate.

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@auntyneville665 5 types of fraud on NDIS: 1. Wrong diagnosis; 2. Overcharging for helpful service; 3. Unhelpful service; 4. Service not provided; 5. Provider doesn’t exist.

The NDIS is rife with fraud. There were over 26,000 tipoffs in 2024, over $1 billion in NDIS payments are currently under investigation and it’s estimated that over 5% of the annual NDIS budget is lost to fraud. I question the motives of any politician objecting to an inquiry.

@PerryALPHA Poor McGowan lost all credibility at that point. And then there was that other matter.

The aboriginal translator

@Sauronlordking Saddest part is that these ceremonies do nothing to solve the serious problems many people with some Aboriginal blood still face.

Praying to a tin bucket. Australia, what have you done?

@zeroxjackson Preferred Singapore Airlines’ old rules: All window shades up for takeoff/landing; All headphones off; All shoes on. Much safer.

To those who leave the airplane window closed during takeoff/landing, Have you no whimsy? No childlike wonder? Are the subtle joys of life lost on you, air traveler? Hath ye spirit died already, body unburied?

@Steven_Swinford Translation: A mobile phone with highly sensitive Govt information could now be in the hands of enemies of the British State, but Constable Plod is due his tea break.

BREAKING   Scotland Yard has confirmed that Morgan McSweeney reported the theft of his phone to them on October 20 last year   They took down ***the wrong address*** and assumed the offence had taken place in East London rather than Westminster   As a result they could not identify a suspect and the case was closed   The Times has been told officers were 'too busy' to speak to Morgan McSweeney directly about it   Having established the error following the report by The Sun on Sunday they have amended the report   Worth bearing in mind that this was the theft of the phone with the prime minister's number, the number of every cabinet minister, sensitive WhatsApps, messages, emails… you name it. This was NOT an ordinary phone Starmer: “On Monday, 20 October police received a report from a man in his 40s alleging that his phone had been snatched.   “The incident was recorded as having taken place in Belgrave Street, E1.   “A review of the allegation, including a consideration of whether there was available CCTV, did not identify any realistic lines of enquiry. The investigation was subsequently closed.   “In the course of responding to a recent media enquiry, we became aware that the address was entered incorrectly at the time of the initial call and should instead have been recorded as Belgrave Road, Pimlico.   “Having identified this error, the report will be amended and the assessment of whether there is available evidence revisited."

@MarkJCarney Nah. Look closely at Canada’s public school education, and it’s not at all about “the chance to get ahead”: It’s about fitting in, knowing the collective mantras, understanding white guilt, and promising not to hurt the Earth. Carney’s father would be horrified.

In Canada, we believe that everyone should have a chance to get ahead. Education is key to that promise. So for the next year, we’re extending the increase to federal student grants and loan limits.

Now I see the job that Chris Bowen has been preparing for his whole life: Steward in charge of the Steerage passengers on The Titanic.

@Ed_Miliband Love the way socialists speak … “conflict in the Middle East”. No mention of the existential threat from a nuclear bomb-preparing, radical Islamist regime. Just “conflict”.

Conflict in the Middle East has once again shown that clean power is essential for energy security. That’s why we’re speeding up action, with solar panels to be fitted as standard on new homes and plug-in solar to be made available in shops within months. lbc.co.uk/article/miliba…

In light of the renewal of the debate around energy extraction, particularly Britain’s oil & gas industry, it seems appropriate to highlight several of the arguments by proponents of the Net Zero agenda against oil & gas, broken down by claim.   1) “Prices are set on international markets, so UK extraction doesn’t help” • While there are international benchmark prices, this is misleading • Commodity trading firms make vast sums of money trading the dislocation between regional prices, seen most clearly in 2022 • UK now imports ~50% of its gas   • Domestic production: o reduces reliance on LNG spot markets, the most volatile segment o lowers exposure to geopolitical shocks • Energy imports cost the UK tens of billions per yearduring crises • Domestic supply improves balance of payments and currency stability 2) “Private companies mean profits don’t benefit the public” • North Sea producers face ~75% headline tax rate • Generated ~£9–10bn in tax revenue in 2022–23 (HM Treasury / OBR) • £350bn+ total tax receipts since the 1970s • Supports ~200,000 UK jobs (Offshore Energies UK) • Government retains control via: o licensing o taxation o regulatory approval 3) “We shouldn’t expand fossil fuels during a climate transition” • UK still relies heavily on gas: o ~80% of homes heated by gas • Cutting domestic supply does not get rid of the demand • Imports replace production: o LNG often has higher lifecycle emissions than domestic gas • Gas remains essential for: o power system backup o heating o fertiliser and industrial processes 4) “New extraction won’t lower consumer bills” • It’s true that it does not directly set prices, but: o reduces price spikes and volatility o lowers reliance on high-cost LNG spot purchases o reduces system risk premiums • 2022 crisis driven by regional supply constraints, not absence of global supply 5) “Renewables and nuclear will replace gas by the time new fields come online” • Most projections show gas still in the mix into the 2030s+ (CCC / IEA) • Nuclear build timelines: 10–15+ years (we want these shortened, but we work with what we have) • Renewables require: o backup generation (currently gas) o major grid/storage expansion • Gas still needed for non-power uses (e.g. fertiliser) • Other countries will likely still need to buy oil & gas. We should be able to supply it to them.   6) “We’re running out of reserves anyway” This is entirely false. • UK Continental Shelf estimated to hold ~5–15 billion barrels of oil equivalent remaining(NSTA) , with 2.9 billion barrels of oil equivalent proven & probable reserves. • Falling production reflects: o policy o investment o licensing constraints Rather than any lack of resources   7) “Why more gas storage?” • UK storage capacity: o ~2% of annual demand o vs 15–25% in many European countries • Low storage → higher exposure to: o price spikes o supply shocks • Reduced flexibility since closure of Rough storage facility Gas storage serves to smooth out price volatility and contributes to security of supply.   Ultimately, it comes down to this: the Norwegians, Saudis, and Russians do not mind so much when oil & gas prices go up. They are selling the oil and gas. We could be too – and the profits would flow to British companies, British shareholders, British workers, and the British state. Why not have that instead of paying to import it our energy? We cannot let the myths overtake the narrative: let’s get rich.

@MassDailyNews Under Boston’s veneer of civility lies a whole other society, grifting to get by.

"Bostonian of the Year" ordered to pay back $224K she stole from her own nonprofit massdailynews.com/2026/03/24/bos…

@NigelBiggar His unusual childhood explains a lot.

He was an odd and egoistic man. But his troops adored him because he communicated to them their part in his strategy and he was careful with their lives. He was also a thorough planner—of El Alamein in 1942 and Normandy in 1944. Very flawed but still a hero.

@JeremiahDJohns Cunning and tenacity of rats up close must be seen to be believed. They’re very good at assessing situations for “fight or flight” possibilities. If they decide to fight, beware!

Can't decide which is crazier - the guy who thinks he could beat a grizzly bear, or the guy who thinks he'd lose a fight to a rat.

Tories urge Olympic legend Sebastian Coe to enter race for London mayor - as new polling suggests he could run Labour's Sadiq Khan out of town trib.al/7oojD6x

@Handre Was interesting that Buffett used to apply to the SEC for special permission NOT to notify the public when Berkshire Hathaway was in process of taking over a company. This denied others the ability to get in on the deal too, and make money. How’s that fair?

Buffett champions his namesake rule demanding higher taxes on the wealthy while structuring his entire estate to pay zero estate tax. He's pledged 99% of his wealth to the Buffett Foundation -- which his children will control after his death. Classic rent-seeking behavior disguised as virtue. The Oracle of Omaha gets permanent tax avoidance for his dynasty while pushing policies that crush middle-class business owners who can't afford $500/hour estate planning attorneys. You know what small business owners face when they die? Their families sell the company to pay the IRS. But Buffett's heirs get to play philanthropic kingmaker with $130 billion in perpetuity (tax-free, naturally) while lecturing everyone else about paying their fair share.

@DanielJHannan Reformatory

What would a Tory/Reform alliance be called? “Reservative” is terrible, and “Conform” is even worse. I have a solution. Combine Farage’s name with Kemi’s and you get both a party name and the reaction of the human rights lawyers when it wins: “Farkemi”.

@10DowningStreet @Keir_Starmer Wow. Labour are really into “bread and circuses” governing mode now. The focus groups on major issues must be appalling - so a distraction is needed. Starmer’s happy to comply.

Good news: we've secured The Crucible's future with investment to keep this iconic venue thriving. It’s a huge boost for the city’s cultural and sporting heritage, and a win for everyone who loves the theatre and snooker.

@afneil Our daughter, as an intern, once controlled the auto cue for a breakfast TV program. She joked she could make presenters ask any question she put on the autocue - just by pausing its scrolling on that question. Boy Bands got asked all sorts of embarrassing things …

A quite appalling question from Ed Balls. His own? Or in a brief prepared for him by some intern? Either way a terrible question.