UN - untrustworhty, unethical and under investigation

I guess the UN isn't as trustworthy, upstanding and helpful as they think.

BBC NEWS | Special Reports | Peacekeepers 'abusing children'

UN SEXUAL ABUSE SCANDALS

2003 - Nepalese troops accused of sexual abuse while serving in DR Congo. Six are later jailed

2004 - Two UN peacekeepers repatriated after being accused of abuse in Burundi

2005 - UN troops accused of rape and sexual abuse in Sudan

2006 - UN personnel accused of rape and exploitation on missions in Haiti and Liberia

2007 - UN launches probe into sexual abuse claims in Ivory Coast

Our mistake, sorry for any inconvenience

So here we go. Finally.

In a total and utter surprise UNWRA admitted that the much publicized missiles that hit the UNWRA school in Gaza, well they didn't. They hit outside.

This incorrectly reported (my, aren't I diplomatic today) incident inflamed the anti-semitic parades and riots throughout the world.

Whats that I hear you say? Yes, I too didn't see it on CNN, read it in The Times or hear it on BBC World.

So here is the text for you, and the original document link below it;

Clarification: While correctly reported on 6 January that Israeli
shells landed outside an UNRWA school in Jabalia, resulting in an
initial estimate of 30 fatalities, the Situation Report of 7 January
referred to 'the shelling of the UNRWA school in Jabalia.' The
Humanitarian Coordinator would like to clarify that the shelling, and
all of the fatalities, took place outside rather than inside the
school. According to UNRWA, the number of fatalities is over 40, many
of them among the 1,368 people who had taken refuge in the school.


ReliefWeb » Document » OPT: Field Update on Gaza from the Humanitarian Coordinator 30 Jan - 02 Feb 2009 as of 17:00

Experts know double naff-all

Not everyone got burnt in our current recession / depression. The UK's host of The Apprentice, Sir Alan Sugar, explains how he avoided losing money this time round.


SIR ALAN SUGAR: The so-called experts know double naff-all | Mail Online

So what do you think? Is his hindsight is 20/20 or is he talking the truth?
Either way he is a Chigwell boy*, Spurs* fan and all round 'geezer'*.



* Please feel free to look up these phrases from London, England

An emotional Star Wars father and son moment

This actually had me rolling on the floor. I can't find where I originally found it but when I do i'll give them full credit.

Big boat, big wave

I came across this entry from Drawn Cutlass - it actually made my stomach turn. Thou hast been warned...

The Drawn Cutlass: Big Waves Toss Big Ship

Should I be stressing

Mrs Jumblerant is expecting our first child in March. I'm getting ready; we have already bought a stroller, a pack 'n' play, diapers, creams, lotions and potions.

Should I be stressing?

I seem to be sleeping well, I'm not moody or on edge - am I missing something?

Friends tell me to get some sleep now as that's all I'll be getting for the next 20 years.

Any hints or tips?

Long time listener, first time caller

Long time listener, first time caller

So here it is - putting my money where my mouth is. I’ve been commenting on others’ blogs and finally decided that I’d jump in. Both feet first.