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More on the genius of the Asterix translations by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge
(the “rather, old fruit” exchange is one of my favourite gags)
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
(the “rather, old fruit” exchange is one of my favourite gags)
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
Asterix in translation: the genius of Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge
As promised in a previous blog entry, what follows is a discussion of the translation of some of my favourite Asterix gags. The translators’ modus operandi was to include as many jokes in the Engli…
auntymuriel.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
More on the genius of the Asterix translations by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge
(the “rather, old fruit” exchange is one of my favourite gags)
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
(the “rather, old fruit” exchange is one of my favourite gags)
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
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Deloitte has been caught selling an AI generated report to the Australian government for the price of 440,000 dollars. Smart. An even cheaper way to make expensive BS consultant reports about how we can cut the public sector without any bad consequences at all.
Deloitte delivers report to government using AI which contained errors | ABC NEWS
YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)
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October 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Deloitte has been caught selling an AI generated report to the Australian government for the price of 440,000 dollars. Smart. An even cheaper way to make expensive BS consultant reports about how we can cut the public sector without any bad consequences at all.
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Would 🇩🇰 purchase AD systems (the biggest defence order in our nation's history) from a regime that challenges our territorial integrity? From a regime that exploits dependencies for political gains at every turn? From a regime that adds 10% overhead to European arms purchases for 🇺🇦? HELL NO!
Denmark has chosen the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system over US Patriots, in a massive win for Paris and a blow to Donald Trump.
Denmark chooses Franco-Italian air defense system over US Patriots
The decision comes after Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Would 🇩🇰 purchase AD systems (the biggest defence order in our nation's history) from a regime that challenges our territorial integrity? From a regime that exploits dependencies for political gains at every turn? From a regime that adds 10% overhead to European arms purchases for 🇺🇦? HELL NO!
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My concern is why nobody’s talking about how CJCS is a wizard who is actively casting spells in the war room.
June 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
My concern is why nobody’s talking about how CJCS is a wizard who is actively casting spells in the war room.
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#OTD 1625 Charles I and Henrietta Maria were married. Find out the attitude of MPs and peers towards Henrietta Maria and how she faced heavy comparison to other female monarchs👇 ow.ly/8VLJ50OzL3Z
‘Queen Mary’, Queen Elizabeth and Parliament in the 1640s: suspicion, solidarity and nostalgia - The History of Parliament
As Queen Elizabeth II celebrates a milestone 70 years on the throne this month, we have been thinking about the relationships that other Queens throughout
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June 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#OTD 1625 Charles I and Henrietta Maria were married. Find out the attitude of MPs and peers towards Henrietta Maria and how she faced heavy comparison to other female monarchs👇 ow.ly/8VLJ50OzL3Z
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Democracy is not a spectator sport. Exercise your right to vote. If you care about your country, you know what to do.
April 11, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Democracy is not a spectator sport. Exercise your right to vote. If you care about your country, you know what to do.
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Photo of Vance and all the Greenlanders who support being part of the US:
March 29, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Photo of Vance and all the Greenlanders who support being part of the US:
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Canadian academics experienced in teaching undergrad legal subjects outside law school? We're seeking someone for a modestly paid (one virtual meeting plus reading) external reviewer role in readying Laurentian's JURI-2106EL Intro to Private Law for online. Emails to me @ laurentian PLEASE SHARE!
March 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Canadian academics experienced in teaching undergrad legal subjects outside law school? We're seeking someone for a modestly paid (one virtual meeting plus reading) external reviewer role in readying Laurentian's JURI-2106EL Intro to Private Law for online. Emails to me @ laurentian PLEASE SHARE!
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
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Good people are revealing themselves daily. This is where hope lies.
Read the letter of resignation from SDNY AUSA Hagan Scotten, Bronze Star recipient, former clerk to Chief Justice Roberts. Bravo!
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February 14, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Good people are revealing themselves daily. This is where hope lies.