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prop·er·gan·der

unclassified.
To take a good look. To critically examine or investigate.
To evaluate. To have a proper gander.

prop·a·gan·da

n.
The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause.
Material disseminated by the advocates or opponents of a doctrine or cause.

Out

February 27, 2019February 28, 2019blogkeep

Mute or skip

I seldom watch live television for a simple reason: Advertising or television commercials. I find most advertising objectionable.

Out

February 24, 2019June 28, 2019blogkeep

Charity or business?

I have noticed over the past few years a profligation of charity organisations flooding day time television in the UK

Thoughts

June 1, 2018February 27, 2019blogkeep

I think I am

“Yeah, you only think that”… She was right of course, I do think, I think often. Whenever any kind of event occurs in my life I form a thought.

Thoughts

May 6, 2018May 6, 2018blogkeep

Manipulation 101

I have noticed a consistent theme amongst all religions from the ancient to those created in the last few years. It goes like this:

BBC UK
BBC World

Archbishop of York 'regrets' that abuse scandal priest had role renewed twice

Stephen Cottrell knew former priest David Tudor had paid compensation to a woman who says Tudor abused him as a child. [...]

Elon Musk's curious fixation with Britain

The tycoon has changed his tune when it comes to the UK - and there are clues which help to explain why. [...]

Strong winds disrupt Christmas getaway travel

Roads, ferries, rail and air travel face disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year. [...]

'Worst place I've lived': Vulnerable left in unsafe homes

Vulnerable people have been left living in homes which have been deemed unsafe, the BBC has discovered. [...]

Kate planned carol service with Lady Gabriella Windsor

The recently-widowed Lady Gabriella helped select music for the event and was said to have been excited to take part after a difficult year. [...]

Final black and white Doctor Who to air in colour

The War Games airs on Monday and has been colourised by a team led by Rich Tipple from Saltdean. [...]

German Christmas market attack suspect remanded

A man suspected of the murders of a nine-year-old boy and four women at the market in Magdeburg has appeared in court. [...]

'I heard rumbling and shattering glass': Eyewitness describes Christmas market attack

One woman describes how her boyfriend was dragged away from her after being hit by the car being used as a weapon. [...]

Gaza ceasefire talks 90% complete, Palestinian official tells BBC

The senior official said a ceasefire deal is close but key issues remain that need to be bridged. [...]

US avoids government shutdown after days of political turmoil

President Biden signs a budget to avert what would be the first US federal shutdown since 2019. [...]

Blake Lively accuses co-star Justin Baldoni of smear campaign

Mr Baldoni's lawyer says the allegations are "categorically false" and a "desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation". [...]

Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers

Jamil Hassan, referred to as "the butcher" by people who lived on his street, is among the senior regime figures who have fled with their families. [...]