Author Archives: theqbitblogger

To see the photograph of the new 45 year old Head of MI5 Ken McCallum was slightly concerning. Gone are the days of Ian Fleming whose M was for mysterious and George Smiley that tinker who would wipe the smile off many a face. Now we announce the Head with photograph just to ensure thatContinue reading “Covert 19”

The market capitalisation of the USA equities market is circa $38 trillion and the closest largest market cap to that is China at $10 trillion. Great Britain is a minnow to both at $2.8 trillion. The Public Markets and Listing capabilities allows the USA to create a unique currency with complete favour. It allows capitalContinue reading “Money Talks”

As I write 200 Centurion runners are out there participating in the 100 mile race that started 10.00am yesterday and finishes 28 hours later. It’s a trail race and a test of endurance. The runners wear lights on their heads to navigate the dark. It is individual achievement and at a Covid 19 time aContinue reading “Time to Align”

The Office of National Statistics is one body you can count on I would say. Their latest number knowledge points to 6 out of every 1000 Covid 19 infections resulting in death , 0.6% and that the average age of those dying from Covid is 82.4 years of age. In summary death from Covid isContinue reading “Bake off Berry and Baked Potato.”

My Mother loved Boxing and would often get me up to listen to fights from the USA on the Radio. It was so exciting as we drank tea and hot sausage sandwich. February 1964 Sonny Liston fought the young Cassius Clay in Miami. Clay took the Heavyweight title as Liston’s corner stopped the fight inContinue reading “Boxing Clever”

Early last week I was assigned to my bed, slight high temperature, very tired , difficulty standing and tad delerious. My great wife moved in arranged blood test and urine sample. ( straight for the jugular facts ). Doctors announced I had a urinary tract infection , prescribed plenty of water antibiotic and rest. TheContinue reading “Testing Times”

Around 30 years ago I attended a meeting in Shanghai with a Group of people who wanted investment to create ‘ The Egg ‘ . No , not a chicken but to create a virtual entertainment centre in cities across the world where you could visit and experience a night club in any city withContinue reading “The Egg”

In 1815 Napoleon on his return from Elba told us to ‘ wash our dirty linen in private ‘ Trollope adapted the French expression in 1857 when he told us ‘ not to wash our dirty linen in public ‘. In other words maintain privacy in discussion of your private affairs. Reports in the WashingtonContinue reading “The White House”

I remember being at Scout Camp in Abbotsford, Scotland, ( the home of Walter Scott ) on the 31st July 1964. I heard on the radio that Jim Reeves had died in a plane crash. My heart sank. Jim was the reason why I was here. It was his song that my parents fell inContinue reading “Words”

No sooner at the passing of the Jewish Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg fittingly on the day of the New Year 5781, The President wants to move fast and appoint a Judge to follow her.  Such a move upsets the Democrats 44 days before the Election for President as they fear a Conservative appointmentContinue reading “You can’t Judge a Judge by her Cover.”