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Richard ridealgh's Blog – November 2011 Archive (4)

Acronyms and word association

OBJECT: To devise an appropiate phrase consisting of words beginning with the letters of a chosen word or phrase.

For example: STAR WARS - Space,Time,And Relativity, With A Ridiculous Script.

DEVIL - Downright Evil Villanous Immoral Lucifer.

So the first person to comment should offer us a couple of their own then leave a word for the next person to comment on.

This is obviously a game that comes from the esl circuit, but can be enjoyed by all.

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Added by Richard ridealgh on November 30, 2011 at 23:11 — 20 Comments

Why are the top 3 offshore financial centers British?

Offshore financial centers (OFCs) are mostly situated in small countries or autonomous districts such as islands in the Caribbean or micro-states elsewhere. These tiny, low-tax jurisdictions are well-known for providing highly-specialized and distinctive international financial and corporate services.

With their strengths in easy registration procedures, low risk, lax foreign exchange control and favorable tax policies, these offshore jurisdictions have become popular destinations… Continue

Added by Richard ridealgh on November 29, 2011 at 16:36 — 3 Comments

What's all the fuss about?

After hearing Richard Romans Radical, almost unbelievable views on climate change, i have to say that studies like this found on the BBC are in fact, only reinforcing the issue that we; as human beings, are not really changing anything!! Really???

Climate sensitivity to CO2 probed

Global temperatures could be less sensitive to changing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels than…

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Added by Richard ridealgh on November 25, 2011 at 15:52 — 3 Comments

Poor county extends compulsory education

Ningshan County, nestled deep in the Qinling Mountains of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, has extended its compulsory education program to 15 years, offering local students free schooling from kindergarten to high school.

http://www.china.org.cn/china/2011-11/24/content_23991988.htm

Added by Richard ridealgh on November 24, 2011 at 11:43 — No Comments