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They can make money by renting out old USA military base to Putin, would be rather ironic for a founding NATO member to do so but seems like a way out for them. -
Originally posted by AtW View PostThey can make money by renting out old USA military base to Putin, would be rather ironic for a founding NATO member to do so but seems like a way out for them.Comment
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Originally posted by Turion View PostRussian planes are too old and rusty to make it to Iceland.Comment
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I'd have thought Iceland would be very busy this time of year. Cheapo party bites and frozen roasties mmmmmmmmmmmmmThe court heard Darren Upton had written a letter to Judge Sally Cahill QC saying he wasn’t “a typical inmate of prison”.
But the judge said: “That simply demonstrates your arrogance continues. You are typical. Inmates of prison are people who are dishonest. You are a thoroughly dishonestly man motivated by your own selfish greed.”Comment
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I must admit one thing puzzles me when I hear statements like "X's economy will shrink 0.5 percent next year" quoted as if the end of the world is nigh.
Seeing as most economies have been growing like topsy at 3% compounded for several years, a slight contraction would on the face of it only put them back where they were a few months ago, which doesn't seem that serious a setback.
I suppose there is the deflationary spiral aspect to consider though, in that once an economy starts contracting the process tends to snowball.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostI must admit one thing puzzles me when I hear statements like "X's economy will shrink 0.5 percent next year" quoted as if the end of the world is nigh.
Seeing as most economies have been growing like topsy at 3% compounded for several years, a slight contraction would on the face of it only put them back where they were a few months ago, which doesn't seem that serious a setback.
I suppose there is the deflationary spiral aspect to consider though, in that once an economy starts contracting the process tends to snowball.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYou have a good point. Here in the Netherlands, as in much of Europe, we have an ageing population, a shrinking workforce, and huge skill shortages; .
You need more immigrants then. Works for us.First Law of Contracting: Only the strong surviveComment
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Originally posted by _V_ View PostYou need more immigrants then. Works for us.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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I'd be happy to work there, but every advert I've ever seen for a contract stipulates "only fluent Dutch speakers need apply", which is a diplomatic way of saying "no foreigners".
ISTR we discussed this a year or two ago, and people who had contracted in Holland were pretty much agreed that native Dutch people actually hate foreigners who can speak Dutch! Don't recall why though.Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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