POLARIS

POLARIS. Okay. POLARIS. Uh. POLARIS. Well ... 'Does it have to be like that, boss?' That's the way they like it, Voice. I mean, that's the way they do it, in capitals like that.

POLARIS Investment Advisory AG (POLARIS), Zurich, has appointed Dr Hanspeter Bader, Baldomero Falcones, Dr Thomas Friese and Matthias Knab as Members of its Senior Advisory Board.

And about POLARIS -

POLARIS Investment Advisory AG specializes in business development and marketing for asset managers with alternative investment strategies in liquid alternatives and private market investments. Since 2008, we have been supporting asset managers with their market entry, fund-raising and customer support activities with institutional investors in Europe. The asset managers we support are examined by POLARIS together with renowned experts as part of an extensive due diligence process and are selected only if they meet the highest quality standards.

Okay, okay. 'But can't you have a word with them, boss?' Oh, and say what, man?! You have to let people do their own thing. If they want capitals, let them have capitals. It's not something we should get upset about. It's not actually any of our business, is it?

"We are delighted to have gained such renowned and globally-networked experts for our company. With this step, we are substantiating our claim of having in-depth expertise and an extensive network in all areas of alternative investments," comments Rolf Dreiseidler, Managing Partner of POLARIS.

Okay, Rolf, have it your way.

Dr Hanspeter Bader is regarded as a proven expert in private equity. He worked for Unigestion for 17 years, most recently in the position of Head of Private Equity/Private Assets. Dr Thomas Friese most recently held the role of Head of Global Pensions at the Nokia Group. Prior to this, he was in charge of infrastructure projects and investments at the Siemens Group for 26 years. Matthias Knab is the Founder and Managing Director of Opalesque, a global news and research portal for alternative investments.

The Advisory Board is to play a key role in supporting the further development of investment strategies and the asset manager selection process at POLARIS. Another focus of its work will be to tap new customer segments as part of a European expansion strategy and to provide advice to POLARIS' existing customer groups.

But, but, but ... but what about Baldomero Falcones?! 'Ha! Old Baldo? They've forgotten all about him. Poor guy!' Jesus H. - !!! This is an outrage! This is an absolute outrage, Voice, reader(s)! 'No, no, no, boss, look! -'

In this context, Baldomero Falcones will contribute his country-specific knowledge and network as Senior Advisor. Baldomero Falcones has worked as a Member of the Management Executive Committee of Banco Santander and as Chairman of MasterCard International, among other roles. He is also a Co-founder of Spain's biggest private equity fund.

Well, thank God for that!

"The establishment of such a top-class Advisory Board marks another milestone in the development of POLARIS. We are confident that we will be able to gain additional experts with knowledge of specific customer groups and regional expertise as Senior Advisors in the near future. This way, we are systematically pursuing our goal of offering our asset management partners extensive sales support across Europe," says Claus Hilpold, Founder and Managing Partner of POLARIS Investment Advisory.

Yeah, all right, Claus. 'Thanks, mate!' Yes, thank you, Claus. ENDS.

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Oh, Christ. The end of another week. 'Are you knackered, Mikey?' I'm not feeling too bad, Voice, to tell you the truth. And I'm hoping to finish that lyric tonight.

Oh, what about that trade deal with America now? 'Ha!' Exactly.

Later(s), alligator(s)!

[No. 567] Get Mikeycoins for Christmas!

Give them to your family and friends!

And ... make me rich, please![1], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![1], and ... make me rich, please![2], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![1], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![2], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[1], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![2], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![1], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[1], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![2], and try not to think about it[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[2], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[1], and try not to think about it[2], and a very nice investment, yes![1], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[2], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[1], and a very nice investment, yes![2], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[1], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[2], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[1], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[2], and I'm the man with many a plan![1], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[2], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[1], and I'm the man with many a plan![2], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![1], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[1], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![2], and your eyes are heavy, yes[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[2], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[1], and your eyes are heavy, yes[2], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![1], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[2], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[1], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![2], and good luck![1], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[2], and ... make me rich, please![3], and good luck![2], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![3], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![3], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[3], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[3], and try not to think about it[3], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[3], and a very nice investment, yes![3], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[3], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[3], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[3], and I'm the man with many a plan![3], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[3], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[3], and your eyes are heavy, yes[3], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[3], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![3], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[3], and good luck![3], and

And ... make me rich, please![1], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![1], and ... make me rich, please![2], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![1], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![2], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[1], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![2], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![1], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[1], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![2], and try not to think about it[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[2], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[1], and try not to think about it[2], and a very nice investment, yes![1], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[2], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[1], and a very nice investment, yes![2], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[1], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[2], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[1], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[2], and I'm the man with many a plan![1], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[2], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[1], and I'm the man with many a plan![2], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![1], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[1], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![2], and your eyes are heavy, yes[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[2], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[1], and your eyes are heavy, yes[2], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![1], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[2], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[1], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![2], and good luck![1], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[2], and ... make me rich, please![3], and good luck![2], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![3], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![3], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[3], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[3], and try not to think about it[3], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[3], and a very nice investment, yes![3], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[3], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[3], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[3], and I'm the man with many a plan![3], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[3], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[3], and your eyes are heavy, yes[3], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[3], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![3], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[3], and good luck![3], and

And ... make me rich, please![1], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![1], and ... make me rich, please![2], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![1], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![2], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[1], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![2], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![1], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[1], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![2], and try not to think about it[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[2], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[1], and try not to think about it[2], and a very nice investment, yes![1], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[2], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[1], and a very nice investment, yes![2], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[1], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[2], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[1], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[2], and I'm the man with many a plan![1], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[2], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[1], and I'm the man with many a plan![2], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![1], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[1], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![2], and your eyes are heavy, yes[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[2], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[1], and your eyes are heavy, yes[2], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![1], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[2], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[1], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![2], and good luck![1], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[2], and ... make me rich, please![3], and good luck![2], and forget perfume for the wife / and forget a Playstation for the kids / and, uh ... it's Mikeycoin you need, son![3], and, uh, daughter, for the man in your life - Mikeycoin![3], and kids ... I doubt you got the cash, you dig? / and, oh, never mind, eh?[3], and crypto currency? / and as if I would know, ha![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and NOW(!) you know it all makes sense[3], and try not to think about it[3], and feel the joy in advance, the pleasure of having these Mikeycoins in your hands[3], and a very nice investment, yes![3], and don't start imagining that I'm a conman or nothin', ha! / and you gotta have faith in your master[3], and sha, sha, sha ... man, obviously[3], and it's so easy, seriously / and anyone can do it / and maybe I'll get myself a bank next[3], and I'm the man with many a plan![3], and who would work for a living, when money can be conjured out of thin air? / and, uh, mugs, mugs, mugs[3], and, okay, Mikeycoins, a special offer - £5,000 each![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and so, uh, are you buying some?[3], and your eyes are heavy, yes[3], and COME ON!!! / and you know you only live once, right? / and you spin many times, of course[3], and, yes, yes, YES(!) ... oh, thank you, fool(s)![3], and YOU(!) can find me a-ROUND here ... if you have any complaints, like[3], and good luck![3], and

Post Oak Energy Capital has got its hands on $600 million!

If a firm can have hands, of course. The jury's still out on that one. I suppose individual team members can have hands ... 'Yippee, boss!' Why are you so happy, Voice? 'Well, it's Christmas, ain't it? Post Oak can spend all that money on presents for their families and friends. I love Christmas, me.' Er ... I think they're going to invest the money, actually. 'Oh. How boring!' Well, it's money they've raised from investors, man. 'Yeah, I suppose. It's still boring though.' Shut up, Voice! Please. You understand NOTHING!!! It's embarrassing sometimes. It really is. / Oh, about the firm ...

Post Oak Energy Capital is a Houston-based private equity firm primarily focused on making domestic investments in the upstream, midstream and oilfield services sectors of the energy industry. Post Oak seeks to identify outstanding oil and gas entrepreneurs and management teams with well-defined business plans that also possess a demonstrated track record of creating accretive value for shareholders.

And the thing is ... they've just closed their Post Oak Energy Partners IV, with the $600 million. 'A couple of weeks ago.' Eh? 'You're reading that press release on their website. It's two weeks old, boss.' So? Better late than never. They didn't send me any news. I had to go looking for it, the old-fashioned way. / This is what Frost says ... 'Mr Frost. Have some respect!' No, Mr Cochran. 'Who's Mr Frost then?!' It's Frost Cochran, idiot! 'Eh?! What is?!' Christ! Give me strength!

"The hard work of our industry partners produced a combination of material asset realizations and new investments that resulted in the opportunity to raise our fourth fund sooner than we had anticipated," said Frost Cochran, Managing Director of Post Oak. "We are gratified by the continuing support of our strategy and team by our investment partners."

You see, Voice? Frost Cochran. That's his name. He's American. It's all above board. 'Nice one!' Yeah.

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Okay, okay. Anything else? Not really. Well, music? Oh, I'm working on the lyric for my eleventh song. It's gonna be a big lyric for a big tune. 'Yippee!' Maybe it will make the demo. Maybe it won't. Who knows?!

Politics? Ah, sorry, I ain't interested. Go somewhere else, dear reader(s), if that's your thing. 'Come on, Mikey! Brexit!' No! Music is nice. It improves people's lives. But politics just fucks everyone up, man. I ain't having it on my blog.

Okay. Laters, you dig?

Coutts again

Their weekly update. They've got some believable news or opinion. And they've got some unbelievable news or opinion. 'Coutts, boss?' Oh, don't be like that, Voice! Let's give them a chance.

Sven Balzer is the one with the words. First, the believable stuff ...

Business is booming in the eurozone

Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data for the eurozone reinforces the strength of its economy. The index, which is based on a survey of around 5,000 manufacturing and service sector companies, shot up from 56 in October to 57.5 in November - putting the economy on course for its best quarter since the start of 2011.

This economic success is so strong it should not be hit too hard by the current political uncertainty in Germany, as we start seeing new attempts to form a coalition government. Friday's rise in the German IFO index to a new record high confirms that business sentiment has been broadly unaffected by political developments.

Europe is among this year's best performing markets in sterling terms and our longstanding preference for European equity continues. We believe there is still room for prices to rise, as the pick-up in economic activity supports consumers, corporate activities and new capex investments. At the same time the European Central Bank has indicated that any monetary tightening will be gradual.

Well, Europe is doing all right. It makes you wonder why we're leaving. 'Cake, boss. Cake!' Shut up, idiot! / Oh, by the way, things can go up and down as well as a-ROUND, dear reader(s). You've been warned! Right. How about America?

US rate rise still on the cards

The minutes of the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest meeting show that a rate rise this year is still on track.

Policymakers are still mystified as to why inflation remains weak despite unemployment being at its lowest level in years, but many of them still think interest rates need to be raised in the "near term".

Generally, US economic growth remains solid and continues to drive positive economic momentum worldwide. The US economy is expanding slowly but steadily, the manufacturing sector is in good health, consumer and business confidence is riding high and interest rates remain low.

A rate rise would potentially benefit the Financials sector, which is a key element in all our portfolios and funds reflected through our credit and equity positions.

Okay, okay. Fair enough. Now, uh ... this is where we get into the realms of fantasy, I'm afraid.

Don't be too gloomy about the UK

An official UK economic growth forecast has been slashed for this year from 2% to 1.5%. The Office for Budget Responsibility cited "the persistence of weak productivity growth" as a key reason. The organization also predicts growth will slow to 1.4% next year and 1.3% in 2019.

But the country's GDP stayed on track in the three months to September with the economy growing 1.5% compared to the same period last year, in line with expectations. This was largely driven by consumers as spending on cars rebounded in the third quarter and household spending rose at its fastest rate in a year.

While UK equities remain vulnerable in the face of uncertain Brexit negotiations, we believe they are supported by the robust global economy. We have a broadly neutral exposure to UK equity which mostly includes high-quality large-cap companies with significant overseas earnings - making them less dependent on the domestic economy. The FTSE 100 generates about two-thirds of its revenue from outside the country.

Our preference for other markets such as Europe and Japan means this week’s low-key UK Budget won't have a big impact on Coutts portfolios and funds.

Ha! If we leave the EU with no deal, that's it for us. Game over! 'Don't talk the country down, boss! These Coutts know what they're going on about. They're experts.' They don't know about no deal, son. They have no idea what the government is planning.

Of course, the scary thing is: The government has no idea what the government is planning.

Time to wake up, everyone! If you see an iceberg, don't sail the fuck into it. That's my advice.

I'll just leave you with this superb analysis of Brexit. And that's it now. No more Brexit talk ever! I've had enough.

Laters.

[No. 566] All I want for Christmas is a cave to hide in

I'm serious.

And I don't ask for much ...[1], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[1], and I don't ask for much ...[2], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[1], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[2], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[1], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[2], and just let me spin now, please![1], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[1], and just let me spin now, please![2], and mince pies, obviously[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[2], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[1], and mince pies, obviously[2], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[1], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[2], and Mikeycoin won't save me[1], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[2], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[1], and Mikeycoin won't save me[2], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[1], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[2], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[1], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[2], and who you gonna call?[1], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[2], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[1], and who you gonna call?[2], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[1], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[2], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[1], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[2], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[1], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[2], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[1], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[2], and ... you dig?[1], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[2], and the squares better look out then![1], and ... you dig?[2], and I don't ask for much ...[3], and the squares better look out then![2], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[3], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[3], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[3], and just let me spin now, please![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[3], and mince pies, obviously[3], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[3], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[3], and Mikeycoin won't save me[3], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[3], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[3], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[3], and who you gonna call?[3], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[3], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[3], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[3], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[3], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[3], and ... you dig?[3], and the squares better look out then![3], and

And I don't ask for much ...[1], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[1], and I don't ask for much ...[2], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[1], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[2], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[1], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[2], and just let me spin now, please![1], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[1], and just let me spin now, please![2], and mince pies, obviously[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[2], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[1], and mince pies, obviously[2], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[1], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[2], and Mikeycoin won't save me[1], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[2], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[1], and Mikeycoin won't save me[2], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[1], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[2], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[1], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[2], and who you gonna call?[1], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[2], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[1], and who you gonna call?[2], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[1], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[2], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[1], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[2], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[1], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[2], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[1], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[2], and ... you dig?[1], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[2], and the squares better look out then![1], and ... you dig?[2], and I don't ask for much ...[3], and the squares better look out then![2], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[3], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[3], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[3], and just let me spin now, please![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[3], and mince pies, obviously[3], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[3], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[3], and Mikeycoin won't save me[3], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[3], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[3], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[3], and who you gonna call?[3], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[3], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[3], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[3], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[3], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[3], and ... you dig?[3], and the squares better look out then![3], and

And I don't ask for much ...[1], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[1], and I don't ask for much ...[2], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[1], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[2], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[1], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[2], and just let me spin now, please![1], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[1], and just let me spin now, please![2], and mince pies, obviously[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[2], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[1], and mince pies, obviously[2], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[1], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[2], and Mikeycoin won't save me[1], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[2], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[1], and Mikeycoin won't save me[2], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[1], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[2], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[1], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[2], and who you gonna call?[1], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[2], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[1], and who you gonna call?[2], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[1], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[2], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[1], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[2], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[1], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[2], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[1], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[2], and ... you dig?[1], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[2], and the squares better look out then![1], and ... you dig?[2], and I don't ask for much ...[3], and the squares better look out then![2], and I'm talking about a cave of the mind, you dig? / and I know that the cosmos will provide ...[3], and a-ROUND here ... will get us there, if you're coming, like ...[3], and ... 'Is that beyond the THREE, Mikey?' / and, uh ... no one knows / and it's a mystery, son[3], and just let me spin now, please![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, oh ... the DIZZY(!) life is the best medicine[3], and mince pies, obviously[3], and when the world gets too crazy, man ... / and when the squares get too fucking awful ...[3], and give me a cave, three chords, and the TRUTH(!!!), and I'll be happy, very happy[3], and Mikeycoin won't save me[3], and YOU(!)? ... can rock and roll with me / and Malibu is waiting, and who's coming?[3], and I want protecting from the news because it's all so bad, and it gets worse every day[3], and the COLD WORLD will destroy you, if you let it / and what are you gonna do?[3], and who you gonna call?[3], and I'll be here forever, yes, a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND / and if ...[3], and having fun as usual, uh, big time[3], and if you've got any better ideas, let's hear them / and ... or maybe you should keep quiet, yeah?[3], and, Jesus H. - !!!, everyone thinks they know best ...[3], and I'm not saying, but listen ... one day, even Zarathustra has to come down from the mountain[3], and ... you dig?[3], and the squares better look out then![3], and

Jinksy on the Budget

Well, well ... Christ! / Uh, as it turns out ... our Jinksy is only interested in parcels. 'Ha! Boss, why do you even bother with this guy?' Because, Voice, he's amusing, and ... I haven't got any other PR emails at the moment. 'Well, go looking for news then, the way you used to.' Oh, I will, I will. Next week, man. 'Ha!' This is the last post of the week. Cut me some slack, yeah? I've got me guitar to play. 'In bed with your dinner?' Me dinner? No.

Okay ...

The e-commerce home delivery expert ParcelCompare says investment in web and transport tech will boost online retail in the future; but questions need for £3bn Brexit preparations 'slush fund'.

Okay, okay. He ain't happy about the Brexit slush fund. I don't think any sane, normal person is, but - 'Boss.' What now?! 'ParcelCompare?' Oh, yeah. Uh, it's the new name, I think, for ... ParcelHero. 'Really? Why did they change it?' How the hell should I know?! They used to be heroes or something, but now they just compare parcels. It's their business. Who gives a toss?!

The newly-launched online parcel price comparison site ParcelCompare has welcomed Chancellor Philip Hammond's plans to improve mobile connections to aid busy consumers shopping on the move. But the delivery specialists worry the £3bn Brexit preparation fund announced is preparing for failure in vital negotiations to retain the benefits of the Single Market for businesses shipping to the EU.

Ha! Failure is all they know, son. The national debt has doubled since they've been in power. People are homeless. Kids are going to school without any food in them. Disabled and ill people have topped themselves. Failure is what they specialize in, Jinksy. Why should Brexit be any different?

ParcelCompare's Head of Consumer Research, David Jinks MILT, says: "The good news is the future looks bright for e-commerce and parcel deliveries; with £500m promised for next Gen 5G mobile networks and fibre broadband infrastructure across the UK, and £35m to speed up internet connections on trains. This will be a boost for busy consumers shopping on the move. People will be increasingly able to shop on their mobile wherever they are, and whatever else they are doing. For a tech-led company such as ParcelCompare this is very encouraging."

Okay, okay. We get it, man. Everything is cool in parcel world. Great! 'ParcelCompare, boss.' Yeah, whatever. Enough already!

ENDS

...

Right. Anything else? Music? My Music? 'You don't do updates no more, Mikey!' Shut up, you idiot! / Well ... I reckon my demo won't be ready until after Christmas now, a whole two years since the first demo. But I don't care. I've improved in the four key areas: composing music, writing lyrics, singing, and playing guitar. 'Nice one!' Yeah. And I have enough songs for an album. 'Nice one!' And I'm working on my most ambitious song to date. 'Very nice!' Er ... yes! It probably won't make the demo though.

So ... later(s), crocodile(s)! 'Bye!' Have a nice weekend!

[No. 565] The Budget?

Oh, more bullshit. I ain't interested, man! But I'll watch it, for you.

And here I am ... / and here I go![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[1], and here I am ... / and here I go![2], and free your mind, yeah?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[2], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[1], and free your mind, yeah?[2], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![1], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[2], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[1], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![2], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[1], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[2], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[1], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[2], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[1], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[2], and square life is the worst[1], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[2], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![1], and square life is the worst[2], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![1], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![2], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[1], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![2], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![1], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[2], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[1], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![2], and ... so![1], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[2], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![1], and ... so![2], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[1], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[1], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[2], and it's nice[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[2], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[1], and it's nice[2], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[1], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[2], and here I am ... / and here I go![3], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[3], and free your mind, yeah?[3], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[3], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![3], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[3], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[3], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[3], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[3], and square life is the worst[3], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![3], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![3], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[3], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![3], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[3], and ... so![3], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![3], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[3], and it's nice[3], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[3], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[3], and

And here I am ... / and here I go![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[1], and here I am ... / and here I go![2], and free your mind, yeah?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[2], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[1], and free your mind, yeah?[2], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![1], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[2], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[1], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![2], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[1], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[2], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[1], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[2], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[1], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[2], and square life is the worst[1], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[2], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![1], and square life is the worst[2], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![1], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![2], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[1], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![2], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![1], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[2], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[1], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![2], and ... so![1], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[2], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![1], and ... so![2], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[1], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[1], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[2], and it's nice[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[2], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[1], and it's nice[2], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[1], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[2], and here I am ... / and here I go![3], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[3], and free your mind, yeah?[3], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[3], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![3], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[3], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[3], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[3], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[3], and square life is the worst[3], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![3], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![3], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[3], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![3], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[3], and ... so![3], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![3], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[3], and it's nice[3], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[3], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[3], and

And here I am ... / and here I go![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[1], and here I am ... / and here I go![2], and free your mind, yeah?[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[2], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[1], and free your mind, yeah?[2], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![1], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[2], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[1], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![2], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[1], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[2], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[1], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[2], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[1], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[2], and square life is the worst[1], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[2], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![1], and square life is the worst[2], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![1], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![2], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[1], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![2], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![1], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[2], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[1], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![2], and ... so![1], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[2], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![1], and ... so![2], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[1], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[1], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[2], and it's nice[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[2], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[1], and it's nice[2], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[1], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[2], and here I am ... / and here I go![3], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... oh, ha! / ... and what's not to like?[3], and free your mind, yeah?[3], and, so ... while I'm writing ... spinning / ... and when I'm finished ... spinning[3], and I do it DIZZY(!) / and there's NOTHING better than the DIZZY(!) life - !!![3], and ... one day, beyond the THREE[3], and look at him, Jesus, no, don't / and look at them, Christ, no, don't / and I'll watch it for you, and my sins[3], and ... "Blah, uh, blah, uh, blah" ... yes, that's it, the reality[3], and the chancellor can do one!!! / and, kook(s), don't you give him one second of your precious time[3], and square life is the worst[3], and "embrace" my arse, seriously![3], and ... UNDERSTAND - please!!![3], and your consciousness ness don't need no financial muck in it / and when will you learn?[3], and save your eyes /  and save your soul![3], and embrace, if you must, the future, by rejecting the evil slags of the past, yes, my advice[3], and ... so![3], and who do YOU(!) need? / and you need me, yes, yes, yes / and ... yes, yes, yes![3], and ... spiritual aristocrat, you know?[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / and be here, kook(s), yes, not over there[3], and it's nice[3], and I'm your saviour / and I will deliver for YOU(!)[3], and be GONE(!) in your mind and take home ... genuine wisdom, oh, my gift[3], and

Donner & Reuschel - ?!

Er, I think it's one of those dodgy European duos. 'What do you mean, boss?' You know, Voice, one of those musical acts they have on the Eurovision Song Contest. 'Really?' Ha! No. It's a German bank. 'Oh. That's boring.' Yeah, never mind. / Anyway, they reckon you can invest in professional sports now ...

Top-level professional sports is now an investable asset class for the first time - innovative fund takes advantage of long-term growth trend in global sports and invests in media rights, private equity and real estate.

What innovative fund?! 'Their innovative fund, I suppose.' Yes, I suppose. Let them explain!

Few other business sectors have grown as fast in recent years as professional sports. In football, for example, both the value of the European professional clubs and the prices for broadcasting rights have increased by around 9% p.a. since the turn of the millennium. Investors can now participate in this billion-euro business for the first time.

That's nice.

The newly launched sports fund invests in a non-correlating asset class combined with a unique growth industry. "The sports and entertainment sector will further benefit from digitalization, as media rights, data and eSports are the big growth drivers of the future," says Martin Wolf, who acts as advisor to the fund together with Robert Niemann, both from Sports Advisory International in Munich, Germany. "With this innovative idea, we are giving investors access to a brand new asset class that was previously only available to private equity firms and corporations," adds Thomas Ronfeld, head of Primary Markets at the bank Donner & Reuschel.

And, uh ... just out of interest, like ... does this fund actually have a name? I mean, it's not rude to ask, is it?

The fund invests in the commercial areas of sports with a focus on football and entertainment rights. For example, this includes broadcasting rights, equity investments in clubs and equipment suppliers, and sports properties such as stadiums and training centres for top athletes. Donner & Reuschel is assuming the role of both the custodian and the exclusive sales partner, while HANSAINVEST (Hanseatische Investment-GmbH, Hamburg, Germany) is acting as the capital management company. In the medium term, a fund volume of EUR 200 million is targeted. The minimum subscription amount is EUR 1 million. The target return at the fund level (IRR) is 8% p.a. before costs, and the duration of the fund is until the end of 2028.

Well, no. They're just calling it ... Innovative Fund, then. Maybe. I don't know. 'Or Sports Fund, boss. Maybe they're calling it Sports Fund.' Yeah, that would be a good name for it, Voice. I hope they are calling it that.

Anyway, I, uh ... also hope that they make a great success out of it. This isn't an endorsement, you understand, dear reader(s), but - 'It would be churlish not to wish them the best.' Exactly! Exactly! That's exactly how I feel about it.

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Anything else? Oh, I see, reader(s) ... you want more? I've told you about the new fund, and you want more. 'They're insatiable! You know that, boss.' Yes, yes, I do.

Laters.

YO! Sushi has bought Bento Sushi

But why are they telling me? I'm a vegetarian. 'They don't know that, boss.' Oh. Well, maybe they should do a bit of research, Voice, yeah? 'Ha! For Christ's sake! Cut them some slack, man. They can't check on the dietary habits of everyone they send a PR email to.' No? Oh, all right.

YO! Sushi ("YO!"), the iconic Japanese restaurant group, today [uh, yesterday] announces the acquisition of Bento Sushi ("Bento"), North America's second largest sushi brand, creating a global multi-channel and multi brand sushi platform. The acquisition values Bento at CAN $100 million and has been facilitated by Mayfair Equity Partners, who partnered with the YO! management team as part of a management buyout in 2015.

What?! Multi-channel?! Are they on TV then? I haven't seen them. 'No, boss, it's just their way of talking, you know.' Their way of talking?! Seriously? Why can't they talk normally? Jesus H. - !!! What the hell is happening to this world?! / Anyway ...

Bento, founded in Toronto in 1996 by Ken Valvur, is the second largest sushi brand in North America, and the largest in Canada trading from over 600 locations, whilst supplying sushi to a further 1700 partner sites. Bento operates across a range of formats which complement YO!'s existing proposition. These include quick service restaurants, on-site kiosks in supermarkets and other food service locations, and a number of production facilities which supply sushi to grocery and institutional food service clients across North America. The business has achieved strong growth, delivering compound annual sales growth of 16% in the last three years. Bento and its licensees employ over 2000 highly trained sushi chefs and serve more than 20 million sushi portions every year. Bento's success has been driven by Ken Valvur and Glenn Brown, Bento's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer respectively, and as part of the deal they join the Board of YO! and become significant shareholders in the combined group.

Well, that's nice. It's very nice. But what about the poor fish? What do they get out of it? Maybe our Robin will tell us ...

Robin Rowland, Chief Executive Officer of YO!, commented: "We've successfully reinvigorated the business over the last two years to ensure the foundations are in place for long term growth. This acquisition takes YO! into the next stage of its development, and creates the first global multi-channel Japanese food purveyor. Bento's proposition and its management team’s strong track record make it the ideal partner for YO! as we look to further grow our brand."

Oh. What about the fish, son? / Well, maybe our Glenn ...

Glenn Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Bento Sushi, stated: "This partnership presents Bento with an incredible opportunity to grow its platform. YO! and Bento share a similar ethos and history, and we look forward to working with the YO! team and taking advantage of opportunities to develop both brands."

Okay, okay. Nothing about the fish that are making it all possible. Talk about ingratitude!

Ends

Yeah, couldn't come soon enough, frankly.

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Anything else? Brexit? More jobs were lost yesterday. We seem to be haemorrhaging jobs now. I suppose it's for the best. One day we'll all be sitting in our own piss. And when that day comes ... I don't want to hear any fucking complaints from anyone, you understand? It's the will of the people.

Laters.

[No. 564] Someone left the cake out in the rain ...

We can't eat it!

And ... FFS - !!![1], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[1], and ... FFS - !!![2], and if only we had control ...[1], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[2], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[1], and if only we had control ...[2], and a deal is out of reach ...[1], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[2], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[1], and a deal is out of reach ...[2], and the squares are to blame ...[1], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[2], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[1], and the squares are to blame ...[2], and, Voice, comfort me![1], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[2], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[1], and, Voice, comfort me![2], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![1], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[2], and, ah, my aching mind ...[1], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[1], and, ah, my aching mind ...[2], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[2], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[1], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[2], and ... ha, my own Jesus![1], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[1], and ... ha, my own Jesus![2], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[2], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![1], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![2], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[1], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![2], and fuck you, cake![1], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[2], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![1], and fuck you, cake![2], and ... FFS - !!![3], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![2], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[3], and if only we had control ...[3], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[3], and a deal is out of reach ...[3], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[3], and the squares are to blame ...[3], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[3], and, Voice, comfort me![3], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[3], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![3], and, ah, my aching mind ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[3], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[3], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[3], and ... ha, my own Jesus![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[3], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![3], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![3], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[3], and fuck you, cake![3], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![3], and

And ... FFS - !!![1], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[1], and ... FFS - !!![2], and if only we had control ...[1], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[2], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[1], and if only we had control ...[2], and a deal is out of reach ...[1], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[2], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[1], and a deal is out of reach ...[2], and the squares are to blame ...[1], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[2], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[1], and the squares are to blame ...[2], and, Voice, comfort me![1], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[2], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[1], and, Voice, comfort me![2], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![1], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[2], and, ah, my aching mind ...[1], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[1], and, ah, my aching mind ...[2], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[2], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[1], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[2], and ... ha, my own Jesus![1], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[1], and ... ha, my own Jesus![2], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[2], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![1], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![2], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[1], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![2], and fuck you, cake![1], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[2], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![1], and fuck you, cake![2], and ... FFS - !!![3], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![2], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[3], and if only we had control ...[3], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[3], and a deal is out of reach ...[3], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[3], and the squares are to blame ...[3], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[3], and, Voice, comfort me![3], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[3], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![3], and, ah, my aching mind ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[3], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[3], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[3], and ... ha, my own Jesus![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[3], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![3], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![3], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[3], and fuck you, cake![3], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![3], and

And ... FFS - !!![1], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[1], and ... FFS - !!![2], and if only we had control ...[1], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[2], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[1], and if only we had control ...[2], and a deal is out of reach ...[1], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[2], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[1], and a deal is out of reach ...[2], and the squares are to blame ...[1], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[2], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[1], and the squares are to blame ...[2], and, Voice, comfort me![1], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[2], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[1], and, Voice, comfort me![2], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![1], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[2], and, ah, my aching mind ...[1], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[1], and, ah, my aching mind ...[2], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[2], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[1], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[2], and ... ha, my own Jesus![1], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[1], and ... ha, my own Jesus![2], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[2], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![1], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![2], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[1], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![2], and fuck you, cake![1], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[2], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![1], and fuck you, cake![2], and ... FFS - !!![3], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![2], and do YOU(!) ... want some of the cake? / and, no, me neither, ha, ha, ha! ... uh, uh, uh[3], and if only we had control ...[3], and we all know who's responsible ... / and ... 'It was rubbish to begin with, Mikey'[3], and a deal is out of reach ...[3], and, Christ! ... we can only spin a-ROUND here to forget the disaster, my kook(s)[3], and the squares are to blame ...[3], and, yes, yes, yes ... it tasted like shit, anyway, before the rain, you dig?[3], and, Voice, comfort me![3], and the cake was a joke that became a fucking nightmare / and still we run on, and on, and on ...[3], and look at that lovely cliff, idiots![3], and, ah, my aching mind ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and will my consciousness ever recover?[3], and let's jump off it, for kicks, like[3], and ... 'Mikey, there's always Malibu ... so save yourself, man! Be your own Jesus!'[3], and ... ha, my own Jesus![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and I'm feeling better already[3], and I ain't even praying for a miracle no more / and see me NOW(!) ... not giving a toss, man![3], and I'll be staring at the sea ... so happy![3], and that cake, that cake, that cake ... oh, it's dead to me, seriously / and watch me stamp on it to make sure[3], and fuck you, cake![3], and we'll never have that recipe again ... GOOD - !!![3], and

Aster has raised €240 million in capital ...

What for?! ... you're wondering, dear reader(s). 'Yeah, what for, boss? Why does he need so much money?' It's not a "he", Voice, you idiot! It's a firm. Look -

Aster is a venture capital company managing €500 million through multiple funds raised with major corporations and institutional players. A specialist in digital transformation and new industrial models, Aster funds growing companies in energy, mobility and industry. Using its "Business Hub" approach, the team works with entrepreneurs, enabling them to access corporate investor networks and markets at the global level. Aster operates in all the main innovation hubs, with offices in Paris, San Francisco, Peckham, and Tel Aviv, and draws on partner funds in China and Africa.

Er, I added the "Peckham" bit for a laugh, like. Not all readers will get it. 'Is it a joke, boss?' Yes, Voice, it's a joke. FFS! / Anyway ...

With €240 million in capital raised, Aster brings its total funds under management to €500 million and strengthens its position as a central player in financing innovation. A specialist in digital transformation and industries of the future, the investment company provides support to growing companies in the sectors of energy, mobility and industry.

That's nice. But what does Mr Bally say about it? 'Jean-Marc, boss? Bloody hell! I bet he's delighted, ain't he?' Yes, Voice. Yes, he is.

Jean-Marc Bally, Managing Partner at Aster, shared his delight "with this remarkable operation, which proves all the confidence our subscribers have in Aster's unique model and in the vitality of venture capital in France".

Er ... did they just get half the quote? 'Who sent you this?!' I don't know. Sonia or Nick. 'Who are they?' I don't know, man. / Anyway ...

The funds will be invested primarily in Europe and the United States, with potential for action in Asia. Aster covers all the world's major innovation hubs, with offices in Paris, San Francisco and Tel Aviv, as well as a presence in China and Africa, through partner funds.

And Peckham! Don't forget Peckham. 'That's a joke, reader(s).' Yes, they know. They know. / Anyway, let's finish with Mr Lancellotti. 'Our Fabio? Oh, is he delighted, too?' I have absolutely no idea.

According to Fabio Lancellotti, Partner at Aster, "the transformations underway in the energy and mobility value chains are creating opportunity for budding companies, as well as for industrials. We want to energize the sector by combining our strengths through our 'Business Hub' approach".

And that's it! ENDS - as they say in the trade.

...

Anything else? No.

Later(s), crocodile(s)!

[No. 563] I don't feel like getting a-ROUND ...

But I'm going to force myself.

And I know that kooks are relying on me[1], and ... the bastards![1], and I know that kooks are relying on me[2], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[1], and ... the bastards![2], and what number is this - ?![1], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[2], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[1], and what number is this - ?![2], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[1], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[2], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[1], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[2], and ... a-ROUND - !!![1], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[2], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[1], and ... a-ROUND - !!![2], and I need some moral support, too ...[1], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[2], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[1], and I need some moral support, too ...[2], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[1], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[2], and it's like the SAS, really[1], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[2], and ... how much longer? Seriously![1], and it's like the SAS, really[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[1], and ... how much longer? Seriously![2], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[2], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[1], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![2], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[1], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[2], and I'm doing this for my health[1], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![1], and I'm doing this for my health[2], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![2], and ... COME ON - !!![1], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[2], and I know that kooks are relying on me[3], and ... COME ON - !!![2], and ... the bastards![3], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[3], and what number is this - ?![3], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[3], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[3], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[3], and ... a-ROUND - !!![3], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[3], and I need some moral support, too ...[3], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[3], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[3], and it's like the SAS, really[3], and ... how much longer? Seriously![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[3], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![3], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[3], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[3], and I'm doing this for my health[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![3], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[3], and ... COME ON - !!![3], and

And I know that kooks are relying on me[1], and ... the bastards![1], and I know that kooks are relying on me[2], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[1], and ... the bastards![2], and what number is this - ?![1], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[2], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[1], and what number is this - ?![2], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[1], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[2], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[1], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[2], and ... a-ROUND - !!![1], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[2], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[1], and ... a-ROUND - !!![2], and I need some moral support, too ...[1], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[2], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[1], and I need some moral support, too ...[2], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[1], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[2], and it's like the SAS, really[1], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[2], and ... how much longer? Seriously![1], and it's like the SAS, really[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[1], and ... how much longer? Seriously![2], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[2], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[1], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![2], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[1], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[2], and I'm doing this for my health[1], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![1], and I'm doing this for my health[2], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![2], and ... COME ON - !!![1], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[2], and I know that kooks are relying on me[3], and ... COME ON - !!![2], and ... the bastards![3], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[3], and what number is this - ?![3], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[3], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[3], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[3], and ... a-ROUND - !!![3], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[3], and I need some moral support, too ...[3], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[3], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[3], and it's like the SAS, really[3], and ... how much longer? Seriously![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[3], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![3], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[3], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[3], and I'm doing this for my health[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![3], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[3], and ... COME ON - !!![3], and

And I know that kooks are relying on me[1], and ... the bastards![1], and I know that kooks are relying on me[2], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[1], and ... the bastards![2], and what number is this - ?![1], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[2], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[1], and what number is this - ?![2], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[1], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[2], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[1], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[2], and ... a-ROUND - !!![1], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[2], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[1], and ... a-ROUND - !!![2], and I need some moral support, too ...[1], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[2], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[1], and I need some moral support, too ...[2], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[1], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[2], and it's like the SAS, really[1], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[2], and ... how much longer? Seriously![1], and it's like the SAS, really[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[1], and ... how much longer? Seriously![2], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[2], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[1], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![2], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[1], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[2], and I'm doing this for my health[1], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![1], and I'm doing this for my health[2], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![2], and ... COME ON - !!![1], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[2], and I know that kooks are relying on me[3], and ... COME ON - !!![2], and ... the bastards![3], and I haven't got much energy / and could someone carry me, please?[3], and what number is this - ?![3], and I must keep on, keep on, keep on, and ... I MUST NOT STOP!!! / and do you ... dig it?[3], and I've started, so ... I'll never finish[3], and I hate letting kooks down, you know? / and no one ever said that this would be easy[3], and ... a-ROUND - !!![3], and ... it's hard, man, Christ! / and will someone carry me?[3], and I need some moral support, too ...[3], and ... 'Mikey, you're my hero!' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[3], and ... 'If I had a body, man, yeah?' / and, yes, I know, Voice, I know, thank you, son[3], and it's like the SAS, really[3], and ... how much longer? Seriously![3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and, uh ... a-ROUND / and ... let me catch my breath[3], and what did Einstein say about insanity? / and who gives a shit?![3], and I got the result, the result, the result ... I WANT / and is that so difficult to understand?[3], and forget the squares, who will never get a-ROUND ...[3], and I'm doing this for my health[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND here ... just like a superman![3], and, ha! ... for the whole of eternity, obviously[3], and ... COME ON - !!![3], and