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I watched the last episode of line of duty and thought that was good. Undercover has finally grabbed by attention. I quite like some of the investigative programmes Stacey Dooley does. However I can't wait for the next series of people just do nothing.
The Terror on iPlayer. Ridley Scott's mind filling in the gaps of the story about the failed search for the North West Arctic Passage in 1845.
Quite enjoying it so far, but can’t believe it’s the same Greta Scacchi who wore out the rewind button on my VCR remotes in the 80s. Fair play to her for not getting cosmetic surgery.
Last Chance U, Basketball on Netflix. I really liked the previous seasons following College American football teams. Couple of episodes in, decent so far.
Great series. The ending was absolutely gutting and not for the reasons that you might expect!
Watching Collective (Collectiv) on BBC4, a documentary about a healthcare scandal in Romania. Absolutely extraordinary, we can argue about the issues later, but you have to see it. All-too-rare glance of a fascinating country, but hardly a flattering one.
Watching Collective (Collectiv) on BBC4, a documentary about a healthcare scandal in Romania. Absolutely extraordinary, we can argue about the issues later, but you have to see it. All-too-rare glance of a fascinating country, but hardly a flattering one.
That sounds decent. Will give it a go.
Another documentary; Greta, A year to change the world (3 episodes) on iPlayer. A bit of crossover from the 'I am Greta' film but still an interesting insight into her mindset mixed with environmental issues.
For those wondering what happened to the final part of Viewpoint, you can catch it on ITV Hub, Friday section though it’ll be removed later today I believe.
Kate Winslet is a cop in small-town America investigating a murder. Some great characters and top-notch acting.
I read somewhere...Kate Winslet playing a grandmother. Feeling bad about perving on her and Saoirse.
On a recommendation here, I gave Bosch (Amazon) another go. Didn’t take to it initially - maverick Tec, loves jazz, thinks more about victims than politics - but it’s really grown on me.
Watching Collective (Collectiv) on BBC4, a documentary about a healthcare scandal in Romania. Absolutely extraordinary, we can argue about the issues later, but you have to see it. All-too-rare glance of a fascinating country, but hardly a flattering one.
Watched it last night. I'm actually surprised this sort of thing doesn't happen more often. I'm sure corners are cut to increase profits in the majority of multi nationals so just swap diluted disinfectants for any mass produced product and there'll be a negative knock on effect. Greece had/has a big problem with 'cash under the counter' for services so, like Romania, I'm sure someone could come up with a similar story there of corruption across the board.
The documentary ended a bit abruptly so I think there's room for a follow up if they have the will and the courage to do it (whilst managing the threats to their families). One important message that stood out was the need for proper investigative journalism as that's all that stands between us and those in power. Beware of anyone trying to undermine, discredit or imply that the journalists serve no purpose or that they are the purveyors of lies or fake news, you know, that sort of thing. So if you hear anything like that it should be a giant fooking red flag that someone wants to hide what they are really up to from the public so keep your ears peeled.
Watched it last night. I'm actually surprised this sort of thing doesn't happen more often. I'm sure corners are cut to increase profits in the majority of multi nationals so just swap diluted disinfectants for any mass produced product and there'll be a negative knock on effect. Greece had/has a big problem with 'cash under the counter' for services so, like Romania, I'm sure someone could come up with a similar story there of corruption across the board.
The documentary ended a bit abruptly so I think there's room for a follow up if they have the will and the courage to do it (whilst managing the threats to their families). One important message that stood out was the need for proper investigative journalism as that's all that stands between us and those in power. Beware of anyone trying to undermine, discredit or imply that the journalists serve no purpose or that they are the purveyors of lies or fake news, you know, that sort of thing. So if you hear anything like that it should be a giant fooking red flag that someone wants to hide what they are really up to from the public so keep your ears peeled.
I really don’t think a multinational would dare do this, as they could be sued in their home country for bazillions. This company was a local start-up, with intimate connections to the ruling Social Democratic Party (Ceauscescu old boys), no doubt taking a rake-off from his contracts for party funds, who then bumped him off when he was embarrassing them.
You can see it when the Mayor of Bucharest gets offended about the minister sending people out of the country for treatment, patriotism to cover the leaking of funds from their system and two fingers to the people.
Watched it last night. I'm actually surprised this sort of thing doesn't happen more often. I'm sure corners are cut to increase profits in the majority of multi nationals so just swap diluted disinfectants for any mass produced product and there'll be a negative knock on effect. Greece had/has a big problem with 'cash under the counter' for services so, like Romania, I'm sure someone could come up with a similar story there of corruption across the board.
The documentary ended a bit abruptly so I think there's room for a follow up if they have the will and the courage to do it (whilst managing the threats to their families). One important message that stood out was the need for proper investigative journalism as that's all that stands between us and those in power. Beware of anyone trying to undermine, discredit or imply that the journalists serve no purpose or that they are the purveyors of lies or fake news, you know, that sort of thing. So if you hear anything like that it should be a giant fooking red flag that someone wants to hide what they are really up to from the public so keep your ears peeled.
Just found this... https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-battles-to-get-greece-off-costly-drugs/ In a hugely expensive area like healthcare, there will be lots of dirty in-fighting to get a bigger share, particularly if the state rather than end-users are paying. Local vested interests, particularly large organised groups who are both highly trusted and massively incentivised to defend the status quo, are more than capable of looking after themselves.
Justified (Amazon Prime) is fantastic. Well worthy of Elmore Leonard, as it’s based on one of his short stories. Walton Goggins (The Shield) is a serious talent. Thanks to whoever it was on here that recommended Fauda. I’ve just finished S1. Noel Gallagher’s Arabic is very good, isn’t it?
Justified (Amazon Prime) is fantastic. Well worthy of Elmore Leonard, as it’s based on one of his short stories. Walton Goggins (The Shield) is a serious talent. Thanks to whoever it was on here that recommended Fauda. I’ve just finished S1. Noel Gallagher’s Arabic is very good, isn’t it?
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So many great characters on Justified, but how many people does Raylan kill in 6 series? One-man death squad.
I've just finished re-watching Deadwood, it's remarkable how many actors popped up in other series later.
Just found this... https://www.politico.eu/article/brussels-battles-to-get-greece-off-costly-drugs/ In a hugely expensive area like healthcare, there will be lots of dirty in-fighting to get a bigger share, particularly if the state rather than end-users are paying. Local vested interests, particularly large organised groups who are both highly trusted and massively incentivised to defend the status quo, are more than capable of looking after themselves.
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From that article...
"the government doesn’t want to harm local pharma companies, which remain one of the few successful industries in the country, contributing almost €3 billion a year to its economy"
and
"Despite the pressure on the drugmakers, doctors have still been signing off on high volumes of drugs to patients, and drugmakers say the number of prescriptions has gone through the roof. They would like the government to look into why the number of prescriptions went from 4.5 million a month in 2010 to 6.5 million a month in 2017".
Yeah, good luck with getting the government to shoot that cash cow.
Oh God, so that's 7 episodes of Borat, 7 episodes of The Handmaid's tale and 6 series of Justified. Looks like I picked the wrong day to stop being a couch potato!
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