BROKEN BRITAIN: “It’s getting so bad these days, you can’t even do a bit of harmless blacking up any more.”
Day: September 13, 2017
Government cuts have caused ‘human catastrophe’ for disabled, UN committee says
Cuts to the UK Government’s welfare made “systematic violations” of the rights of disabled people, says the CRPD.
The CRPD has previously said the Government’s welfare cuts have resulted in “grave and systematic violations” of the rights of disabled people – a claim opposed by ministers but backed by UK courts…
The committee is now conducting a much wider investigation to assess the UK’s progress in implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People, as part of a periodic review all nations signed up to the convention must go through.
Stig Langvad, the CRPD’s rapporteur for the UK, said he was “deeply concerned” about the Government’s failure to act on the committee’s previous report.
“I could provide a long list of examples where the state party does not live up to the Convention,” he said.
Government cuts have caused ‘human catastrophe’ for disabled, UN committee says
Flying fish, strange as it sounds, have aerodynamic prowess comparable to hawks. The fish aren’t true fliers, but they do glide for hundreds of meters using their large pectoral and pelvic fins as wings. Wind tunnel research shows the fish have their maximum lift at an angle of attack around 30-35 degrees, matching their typical take-off angle (top). Their best gliding performance occurs when they’re roughly parallel to the water (middle). The researchers even found that the fish use ground effect to enhance their lift. Although their aerodynamics allow flying fish to get out of reach of their aquatic predators, the fish must be wary of flying too high, as this makes them a target for frigatebirds (bottom). These acrobatic seabirds can’t get wet, but they have some impressive aerodynamics of their own to help make up for it. (Image credit: BBC Earth, source; research credit: H. Park and H. Choi; see also SciAm)
The world’s tiniest dragon must defend his hoard, a single gold coin, from those who would steal it.
Suggestion: The dragon’s definition of “steal” is somewhat loose. It still allows the coin to be used and bartered and change hands–but on one condition: the dragon must be with it at all times.
They become a familiar sight in the marketplace.
“Here’s your change, ma’am. One gold piece.” The merchant holds out a palm, on top of which rests a tiny, brilliantly colored creature clutching a single gold coin.
“That’s a dragon,” you say dumbly. “One piece… and a dragon.”
“Yes.”
You cautiously reach out and attempt to take your change. You tug. It holds. You tug harder. The dragon lets loose a tiny, protective growl.
“Ma’am–no, ma’am, you have to take the dragon, too.”
“Sorry?”
The seller notes your dubious expression. “Not from around here, are ya?” They shrug. “Them’s the rules. Take the coin, take the dragon.”
They wait expectantly. Wondering how the world has so suddenly gone mad, you slowly, slowly hold out your hand.
The dragon perks right up. It scampers from their palm to yours with the coin clamped in its jaws and scales your sleeve with sharp little claws.
“Have a nice day, ma’am,” the merchant says. “Spend him soon, now, you hear? At another booth, if you can. He likes to travel.”
From its perch upon your shoulder, the dragon lets out a happy trill.
Bonus: the coin eventually passes to the rogue in a group of travelling adventurers. The dragon becomes the mascot of the entire group, and they lay out a small pile of coins for him to sleep on every night, clutching his coin like a teddy bear.
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(The Enoch in question, for those unfamiliar.)
‘Top’
I hope they start having better sex, what a shame
No More Craptions T-Shirt | Bonfire
SURPRISE! I decided to shut down (er, I can’t officially shut it down but we’ll let it float around until the campaign is over) the Do I Look Deaf? tshirts because I knew they weren’t going to do well and it’s not an inclusive design. So now I introduce to you… #NoMoreCraptions tshirts and more! All for our one year anniversary of the campaign that we (yes, we) launched and helped spread about last September. There are tshirts, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, and hoodies! The first round will be live for 21 days! Get your shirts! Share this around! Huge thank you to Pat from Life Noggin for the design!
[Image Description: All shirts have a design that says “NO MORE CRAPTIONS” surrounded by a square shape with has quotation marks around it.]
Merch has been brought back for another round!
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