[No. 1,112] Titles can be a pain, man ... with these conceptuals

Where's the freedom?

And, you ... tell me![1], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[1], and, you ... tell me![2], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![1], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[2], and, so ... forget the title![1], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![2], and, hello, hello[1], and, so ... forget the title![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[1], and, hello, hello[2], and ... come on![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[2], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[1], and ... come on![2], and, obviously, uh ...[1], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[2], and, yes, yes[1], and, obviously, uh ...[2], and, obviously, poetry is different[1], and, yes, yes[2], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[1], and, obviously, poetry is different[2], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[1], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[2], and I'm excited![1], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[2], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![1], and I'm excited![2], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[1], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![2], and this is it![1], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[1], and this is it![2], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[2], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[1], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[2], and ... 'Okay'[1], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[2], and, idiot[1], and ... 'Okay'[2], and, anyway ...[1], and, idiot[2], and ... where was I?[1], and, anyway ...[2], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[1], and ... where was I?[2], and a-ROUND ... obviously![1], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[2], and, uh ...[1], and a-ROUND ... obviously![2], and we're having fun, aren't we?[1], and, uh ...[2], and I just ...[1], and we're having fun, aren't we?[2], and I don't know, man[1], and I just ...[2], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[1], and I don't know, man[2], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[1], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[2], and I'll see him soon, probably[1], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[2], and does he live in a tree?[1], and I'll see him soon, probably[2], and ... a tree![1], and does he live in a tree?[2], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[1], and ... a tree![2], and that's show business, folks![1], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[2], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[1], and that's show business, folks![2], and ... "You're crazy!"[1], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[2], and, what?![1], and ... "You're crazy!"[2], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[1], and, what?![2], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![1], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[2], and, you ... tell me![3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![2], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[3], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![3], and, so ... forget the title![3], and, hello, hello[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[3], and ... come on![3], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[3], and, obviously, uh ...[3], and, yes, yes[3], and, obviously, poetry is different[3], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[3], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[3], and I'm excited![3], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![3], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[3], and this is it![3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[3], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[3], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[3], and ... 'Okay'[3], and, idiot[3], and, anyway ...[3], and ... where was I?[3], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[3], and a-ROUND ... obviously![3], and, uh ...[3], and we're having fun, aren't we?[3], and I just ...[3], and I don't know, man[3], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[3], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[3], and I'll see him soon, probably[3], and does he live in a tree?[3], and ... a tree![3], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[3], and that's show business, folks![3], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[3], and ... "You're crazy!"[3], and, what?![3], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![3], and

And, you ... tell me![1], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[1], and, you ... tell me![2], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![1], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[2], and, so ... forget the title![1], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![2], and, hello, hello[1], and, so ... forget the title![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[1], and, hello, hello[2], and ... come on![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[2], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[1], and ... come on![2], and, obviously, uh ...[1], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[2], and, yes, yes[1], and, obviously, uh ...[2], and, obviously, poetry is different[1], and, yes, yes[2], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[1], and, obviously, poetry is different[2], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[1], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[2], and I'm excited![1], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[2], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![1], and I'm excited![2], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[1], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![2], and this is it![1], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[1], and this is it![2], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[2], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[1], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[2], and ... 'Okay'[1], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[2], and, idiot[1], and ... 'Okay'[2], and, anyway ...[1], and, idiot[2], and ... where was I?[1], and, anyway ...[2], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[1], and ... where was I?[2], and a-ROUND ... obviously![1], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[2], and, uh ...[1], and a-ROUND ... obviously![2], and we're having fun, aren't we?[1], and, uh ...[2], and I just ...[1], and we're having fun, aren't we?[2], and I don't know, man[1], and I just ...[2], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[1], and I don't know, man[2], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[1], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[2], and I'll see him soon, probably[1], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[2], and does he live in a tree?[1], and I'll see him soon, probably[2], and ... a tree![1], and does he live in a tree?[2], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[1], and ... a tree![2], and that's show business, folks![1], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[2], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[1], and that's show business, folks![2], and ... "You're crazy!"[1], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[2], and, what?![1], and ... "You're crazy!"[2], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[1], and, what?![2], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![1], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[2], and, you ... tell me![3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![2], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[3], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![3], and, so ... forget the title![3], and, hello, hello[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[3], and ... come on![3], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[3], and, obviously, uh ...[3], and, yes, yes[3], and, obviously, poetry is different[3], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[3], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[3], and I'm excited![3], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![3], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[3], and this is it![3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[3], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[3], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[3], and ... 'Okay'[3], and, idiot[3], and, anyway ...[3], and ... where was I?[3], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[3], and a-ROUND ... obviously![3], and, uh ...[3], and we're having fun, aren't we?[3], and I just ...[3], and I don't know, man[3], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[3], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[3], and I'll see him soon, probably[3], and does he live in a tree?[3], and ... a tree![3], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[3], and that's show business, folks![3], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[3], and ... "You're crazy!"[3], and, what?![3], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![3], and

And, you ... tell me![1], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[1], and, you ... tell me![2], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![1], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[2], and, so ... forget the title![1], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![2], and, hello, hello[1], and, so ... forget the title![2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[1], and, hello, hello[2], and ... come on![1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[2], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[1], and ... come on![2], and, obviously, uh ...[1], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[2], and, yes, yes[1], and, obviously, uh ...[2], and, obviously, poetry is different[1], and, yes, yes[2], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[1], and, obviously, poetry is different[2], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[1], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[2], and I'm excited![1], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[2], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![1], and I'm excited![2], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[1], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![2], and this is it![1], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[1], and this is it![2], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[2], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[1], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[2], and ... 'Okay'[1], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[2], and, idiot[1], and ... 'Okay'[2], and, anyway ...[1], and, idiot[2], and ... where was I?[1], and, anyway ...[2], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[1], and ... where was I?[2], and a-ROUND ... obviously![1], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[2], and, uh ...[1], and a-ROUND ... obviously![2], and we're having fun, aren't we?[1], and, uh ...[2], and I just ...[1], and we're having fun, aren't we?[2], and I don't know, man[1], and I just ...[2], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[1], and I don't know, man[2], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[1], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[2], and I'll see him soon, probably[1], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[2], and does he live in a tree?[1], and I'll see him soon, probably[2], and ... a tree![1], and does he live in a tree?[2], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[1], and ... a tree![2], and that's show business, folks![1], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[2], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[1], and that's show business, folks![2], and ... "You're crazy!"[1], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[2], and, what?![1], and ... "You're crazy!"[2], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[1], and, what?![2], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![1], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[2], and, you ... tell me![3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![2], and where's the freedom ... to get lost in these words ... and to hide behind these words?[3], and I'll tell you ... Here - !!![3], and, so ... forget the title![3], and, hello, hello[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and you don't know what I'm saying, do you?[3], and ... come on![3], and ... do you, you ... YOU(!)???[3], and, obviously, uh ...[3], and, yes, yes[3], and, obviously, poetry is different[3], and even free verse ain't free, son ... daughter ... all right?[3], and, obviously ... I'm not complaining[3], and I'm excited![3], and the seasons of life change ... so ooo obviously![3], and before I get forced out of London with no electricity ... I'll make wordy hay while the sun shines[3], and this is it![3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... I can see a few clouds[3], and ... 'Oh dear! What does that mean?'[3], and, er ... it means, Voice ... there are clouds in the sky ... which I can see ... with my eyes, like[3], and ... 'Okay'[3], and, idiot[3], and, anyway ...[3], and ... where was I?[3], and, actually ... where I am??? ... does anyone know?[3], and a-ROUND ... obviously![3], and, uh ...[3], and we're having fun, aren't we?[3], and I just ...[3], and I don't know, man[3], and I'm bored now ... ... ...[3], and if the Owlman were here ... that would be really exciting[3], and I'll see him soon, probably[3], and does he live in a tree?[3], and ... a tree![3], and with his money ... well, he lost his money, didn't he? ... I think his agent ripped him off[3], and that's show business, folks![3], and I'll manage myself ... as a poet ... until I do recitals in - ... ... ... ah, always thinking ahead[3], and ... "You're crazy!"[3], and, what?![3], and ... 'Who was that, Mikey?'[3], and, ha, ha, ha! ... that, my friend, was the Owlman![3], and

[No. 1,111] War words

The reality of the world must be conquered.

And it's a war[1], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![1], and it's a war[2], and I'm almost ready[1], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![2], and it will be ... it will be[1], and I'm almost ready[2], and uh ...[1], and it will be ... it will be[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[1], and uh ...[2], and ... 'A right state?!'[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[2], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![1], and ... 'A right state?!'[2], and ... 'Oh, okay'[1], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![2], and, I, I ... I will fight![1], and ... 'Oh, okay'[2], and ... 'Yippee!'[1], and, I, I ... I will fight![2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[1], and ... 'Yippee!'[2], and words, hard and soft ...[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[2], and gotta be crafty ...[1], and words, hard and soft ...[2], and every word will matter ...[1], and gotta be crafty ...[2], and ... with a big effort, obviously[1], and every word will matter ...[2], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[1], and ... with a big effort, obviously[2], and demons won't like it[1], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[2], and ... 'Ah, those slags!'[1], and demons won't like it[2], and real damage will be done to their world ...[1], and ... 'Ah, those slags!'[2], and ... 'Ha!'[1], and real damage will be done to their world ...[2], and, yes, YES ... ha, ha, ha![1], and ... 'Ha!'[2], and, come, come, come on ... words, words, words ... here to there![1], and, yes, YES ... ha, ha, ha![2], and I will write them all![1], and, come, come, come on ... words, words, words ... here to there![2], and I'll do it on a rock ... not on a bloody cushion![1], and I will write them all![2], and in front of the sea ...[1], and I'll do it on a rock ... not on a bloody cushion![2], and will I, I ... be staring at a burnt boat in the harbour??? ... Well, why not? ... I'll be up for it! ... I won't be afraid[1], and in front of the sea ...[2], and whatever, you know?[1], and will I, I ... be staring at a burnt boat in the harbour??? ... Well, why not? ... I'll be up for it! ... I won't be afraid[2], and listen, listen, listen to me, my kooks ...[1], and whatever, you know?[2], and ... 'Listen to him - !!!'[1], and listen, listen, listen to me, my kooks ...[2], and Alexander would have been better off conquering the world with words ... and we remember war words, don't we?[1], and ... 'Listen to him - !!!'[2], and with ... ... ...[1], and Alexander would have been better off conquering the world with words ... and we remember war words, don't we?[2], and no deaths[1], and with ... ... ...[2], and no human misery[1], and no deaths[2], and gotta fight with words, man[1], and no human misery[2], and there's no need to get physical ... is there?[1], and gotta fight with words, man[2], and ... 'Fight!'[1], and there's no need to get physical ... is there?[2], and let all the violence be in the words ... and let the words destroy just as much as they create[1], and ... 'Fight!'[2], and it's definitely war[1], and let all the violence be in the words ... and let the words destroy just as much as they create[2], and it's a war[3], and it's definitely war[2], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![3], and I'm almost ready[3], and it will be ... it will be[3], and uh ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[3], and ... 'A right state?!'[3], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![3], and ... 'Oh, okay'[3], and, I, I ... I will fight![3], and ... 'Yippee!'[3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[3], and words, hard and soft ...[3], and gotta be crafty ...[3], and every word will matter ...[3], and ... with a big effort, obviously[3], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[3], and demons won't like it[3], and ... 'Ah, those slags!'[3], and real damage will be done to their world ...[3], and ... 'Ha!'[3], and, yes, YES ... ha, ha, ha![3], and, come, come, come on ... words, words, words ... here to there![3], and I will write them all![3], and I'll do it on a rock ... not on a bloody cushion![3], and in front of the sea ...[3], and will I, I ... be staring at a burnt boat in the harbour??? ... Well, why not? ... I'll be up for it! ... I won't be afraid[3], and whatever, you know?[3], and listen, listen, listen to me, my kooks ...[3], and ... 'Listen to him - !!!'[3], and Alexander would have been better off conquering the world with words ... and we remember war words, don't we?[3], and with ... ... ...[3], and no deaths[3], and no human misery[3], and gotta fight with words, man[3], and there's no need to get physical ... is there?[3], and ... 'Fight!'[3], and let all the violence be in the words ... and let the words destroy just as much as they create[3], and it's definitely war[3], and

And it's a war[1], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![1], and it's a war[2], and I'm almost ready[1], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![2], and it will be ... it will be[1], and I'm almost ready[2], and uh ...[1], and it will be ... it will be[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[1], and uh ...[2], and ... 'A right state?!'[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[2], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![1], and ... 'A right state?!'[2], and ... 'Oh, okay'[1], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![2], and, I, I ... I will fight![1], and ... 'Oh, okay'[2], and ... 'Yippee!'[1], and, I, I ... I will fight![2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[1], and ... 'Yippee!'[2], and words, hard and soft ...[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[2], and gotta be crafty ...[1], and words, hard and soft ...[2], and every word will matter ...[1], and gotta be crafty ...[2], and ... with a big effort, obviously[1], and every word will matter ...[2], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[1], and ... with a big effort, obviously[2], and demons won't like it[1], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[2], and ... 'Ah, those slags!'[1], and demons won't like it[2], and real damage will be done to their world ...[1], and ... 'Ah, those slags!'[2], and ... 'Ha!'[1], and real damage will be done to their world ...[2], and, yes, YES ... ha, ha, ha![1], and ... 'Ha!'[2], and, come, come, come on ... words, words, words ... here to there![1], and, yes, YES ... ha, ha, ha![2], and I will write them all![1], and, come, come, come on ... words, words, words ... here to there![2], and I'll do it on a rock ... not on a bloody cushion![1], and I will write them all![2], and in front of the sea ...[1], and I'll do it on a rock ... not on a bloody cushion![2], and will I, I ... be staring at a burnt boat in the harbour??? ... Well, why not? ... I'll be up for it! ... I won't be afraid[1], and in front of the sea ...[2], and whatever, you know?[1], and will I, I ... be staring at a burnt boat in the harbour??? ... Well, why not? ... I'll be up for it! ... I won't be afraid[2], and listen, listen, listen to me, my kooks ...[1], and whatever, you know?[2], and ... 'Listen to him - !!!'[1], and listen, listen, listen to me, my kooks ...[2], and Alexander would have been better off conquering the world with words ... and we remember war words, don't we?[1], and ... 'Listen to him - !!!'[2], and with ... ... ...[1], and Alexander would have been better off conquering the world with words ... and we remember war words, don't we?[2], and no deaths[1], and with ... ... ...[2], and no human misery[1], and no deaths[2], and gotta fight with words, man[1], and no human misery[2], and there's no need to get physical ... is there?[1], and gotta fight with words, man[2], and ... 'Fight!'[1], and there's no need to get physical ... is there?[2], and let all the violence be in the words ... and let the words destroy just as much as they create[1], and ... 'Fight!'[2], and it's definitely war[1], and let all the violence be in the words ... and let the words destroy just as much as they create[2], and it's a war[3], and it's definitely war[2], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![3], and I'm almost ready[3], and it will be ... it will be[3], and uh ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[3], and ... 'A right state?!'[3], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![3], and ... 'Oh, okay'[3], and, I, I ... I will fight![3], and ... 'Yippee!'[3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[3], and words, hard and soft ...[3], and gotta be crafty ...[3], and every word will matter ...[3], and ... with a big effort, obviously[3], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[3], and demons won't like it[3], and ... 'Ah, those slags!'[3], and real damage will be done to their world ...[3], and ... 'Ha!'[3], and, yes, YES ... ha, ha, ha![3], and, come, come, come on ... words, words, words ... here to there![3], and I will write them all![3], and I'll do it on a rock ... not on a bloody cushion![3], and in front of the sea ...[3], and will I, I ... be staring at a burnt boat in the harbour??? ... Well, why not? ... I'll be up for it! ... I won't be afraid[3], and whatever, you know?[3], and listen, listen, listen to me, my kooks ...[3], and ... 'Listen to him - !!!'[3], and Alexander would have been better off conquering the world with words ... and we remember war words, don't we?[3], and with ... ... ...[3], and no deaths[3], and no human misery[3], and gotta fight with words, man[3], and there's no need to get physical ... is there?[3], and ... 'Fight!'[3], and let all the violence be in the words ... and let the words destroy just as much as they create[3], and it's definitely war[3], and

And it's a war[1], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![1], and it's a war[2], and I'm almost ready[1], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![2], and it will be ... it will be[1], and I'm almost ready[2], and uh ...[1], and it will be ... it will be[2], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[1], and uh ...[2], and ... 'A right state?!'[1], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[2], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![1], and ... 'A right state?!'[2], and ... 'Oh, okay'[1], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![2], and, I, I ... I will fight![1], and ... 'Oh, okay'[2], and ... 'Yippee!'[1], and, I, I ... I will fight![2], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[1], and ... 'Yippee!'[2], and words, hard and soft ...[1], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[2], and gotta be crafty ...[1], and words, hard and soft ...[2], and every word will matter ...[1], and gotta be crafty ...[2], and ... with a big effort, obviously[1], and every word will matter ...[2], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[1], and ... with a big effort, obviously[2], and demons won't like it[1], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[2], and ... 'Ah, those slags!'[1], and demons won't like it[2], and real damage will be done to their world ...[1], and ... 'Ah, those slags!'[2], and ... 'Ha!'[1], and real damage will be done to their world ...[2], and, yes, YES ... ha, ha, ha![1], and ... 'Ha!'[2], and, come, come, come on ... words, words, words ... here to there![1], and, yes, YES ... ha, ha, ha![2], and I will write them all![1], and, come, come, come on ... words, words, words ... here to there![2], and I'll do it on a rock ... not on a bloody cushion![1], and I will write them all![2], and in front of the sea ...[1], and I'll do it on a rock ... not on a bloody cushion![2], and will I, I ... be staring at a burnt boat in the harbour??? ... Well, why not? ... I'll be up for it! ... I won't be afraid[1], and in front of the sea ...[2], and whatever, you know?[1], and will I, I ... be staring at a burnt boat in the harbour??? ... Well, why not? ... I'll be up for it! ... I won't be afraid[2], and listen, listen, listen to me, my kooks ...[1], and whatever, you know?[2], and ... 'Listen to him - !!!'[1], and listen, listen, listen to me, my kooks ...[2], and Alexander would have been better off conquering the world with words ... and we remember war words, don't we?[1], and ... 'Listen to him - !!!'[2], and with ... ... ...[1], and Alexander would have been better off conquering the world with words ... and we remember war words, don't we?[2], and no deaths[1], and with ... ... ...[2], and no human misery[1], and no deaths[2], and gotta fight with words, man[1], and no human misery[2], and there's no need to get physical ... is there?[1], and gotta fight with words, man[2], and ... 'Fight!'[1], and there's no need to get physical ... is there?[2], and let all the violence be in the words ... and let the words destroy just as much as they create[1], and ... 'Fight!'[2], and it's definitely war[1], and let all the violence be in the words ... and let the words destroy just as much as they create[2], and it's a war[3], and it's definitely war[2], and, yes, yes ... it's a sacred mission![3], and I'm almost ready[3], and it will be ... it will be[3], and uh ...[3], and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND, and a-ROUND ... / ... and, uh ... just trying to spin myself into the right state[3], and ... 'A right state?!'[3], and, the, the ... THE right state, idiot![3], and ... 'Oh, okay'[3], and, I, I ... I will fight![3], and ... 'Yippee!'[3], and, but, but, BUT(!) ... it can't be done with conceptuals a-ROUND here ... I must use poems in the cold world[3], and words, hard and soft ...[3], and gotta be crafty ...[3], and every word will matter ...[3], and ... with a big effort, obviously[3], and every word will strike at a heart or a brain ...[3], and demons won't like it[3], and ... 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Regtech???

Regtech?

"What's that?" ... you might be asking, dear reader(s), on a hot day in summer. Haven't you got a life?

'I know what it is, boss.'

What, Voice? Tell the readers.

'It's new technology that has been developed by a guy called Reg.'

Okay.

Reg who?

'Just a guy called Reg.'

Idiot.

Anyway ...

Regtech Spend to Surge to $207 Billion Globally by 2028, with AI & Machine Learning Unlocking Efficiencies.

Right.

Basingstoke, UK - 12th June 2023: A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech, has found that spend on regtech by financial institutions and other industries will increase by 124% between 2023 and 2028 globally, from $83 billion in 2023.

I know what fintech is.

What the hell is regtech?!

'I've already told you.'

Shut up.

Increasingly complex regulatory requirements are driving corporates to adopt a range of new technologies to facilitate compliance. New approaches include the use of shared blockchain ledgers to improve anti-money laundering, and fraud compliance at cryptocurrency exchanges. Natural language processing is also being used to detect malicious actors in emails and phone calls; successfully identifying misconduct, conflicts of interest and financial crime. With increased deployment of these technologies, we anticipate rising levels of enterprise investment, as they recognise the vast efficiencies regtech can create. 

For the love of Christ! What is regtech?!

Regtech is a subset of fintech focusing on technology that can enable the delivery of regulatory requirements more efficiently and effectively than existing capabilities.

Thank you!

That wasn't too difficult, was it?

These people ...

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Finance Norway

What's this?!

'Who's giving Norway money, boss?'

I've got no idea, Voice. They will only waste it - if I know those Norwegians.

'Do you know them?'

No.

Anyway ...

Oslo, Norway: State-backed Export Finance Norway (Eksfin) will provide guarantees for Aker Carbon Capture (ACC)'s recently announced contract to supply five ACC Just Catch units, additional equipment such as liquefaction systems, and temporary CO2 storage and on-/offloading facilities for two sites in Denmark. The contract, with leading Danish renewables company Ørsted, is worth over EUR 200m in total. The guarantees mark Eksfin's debut in the carbon capture and storage segment amid a burgeoning global market for Norwegian climate technology.

Er ... can we have that in English, please?

'Was it in Norwegian, boss?'

Shut up, idiot.

Anyway ...

The Danish are involved in this too.

I don't know.

I just don't know.

Maybe we should talk about something else.

'Finish the email.'

Uh.

All right.

'Where are the voices?'

Er ...

'You know I love the voices.'

Yes, I know you love the voices.

Aker Carbon Capture has been awarded contracts to deliver carbon capture to Ørsted's wood chip-fired Asnæs Power Station and the Avedøre Power Station's straw-fired boiler, both part of the -

No, no, no.

'Who was that?!'

No one.

Ah! Egil! Come on, son!

"We are frequently requested to provide guarantees for export contracts. To meet these demands, Eksfin's additional risk capacity allows Aker Carbon Capture to meet international customers' expectations at competitive terms in the growing carbon capture industry", says Egil Fagerland, Chief Financial Officer at Aker Carbon Capture.

'Thanks, Egil!'

Tone? 

"We are delighted on Aker Carbon Capture's behalf for securing this important contract. This is the first carbon capture project Eksfin has supported. Going forward, we aim to develop additional financing solutions together with commercial banks that serve our dual national goal of increasing exports and reducing emissions", says Eksfin CEO, Ms. Tone Lunde Bakker.

Nice one. 

Lunde?

"Increasing exports of Norwegian climate-related technology is one of our strategic priorities at Eksfin. Our flexible range of guarantees and loans are available to both Norwegian export companies and buyers of Norwegian goods and services who can also rely on our experience and collaborative approach to create the right tailored solution," says Lunde Bakker.

Thanks, Lunde.

Anyway ...

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[No. 1,108]

And you hey[1], and oh come on[1], and you hey[2], and hey hey you listen yeah[1], and oh come on[2], and hello[1], and hey hey you listen yeah[2], and come on man come on[1], and hello[2], and look at me[1], and come on man come on[2], and Im not finished with words yet and the news is that words arent finished with me man[1], and look at me[2], and ha ha ha[1], and Im not finished with words yet and the news is that words arent finished with me man[2], and I got important things to say unbelievably[1], and ha ha ha[2], and uh so obviously[1], and I got important things to say unbelievably[2], and wow ooo ooo ooo wow aint that crazy[1], and uh so obviously[2], and no or yes[1], and wow ooo ooo ooo wow aint that crazy[2], and I dont care for your answer son[1], and no or yes[2], and Id love to be GONE but Im wondering will I always be here unless here is GONE and dont ask me[1], and I dont care for your answer son[2], and aROUND uh[1], and Id love to be GONE but Im wondering will I always be here unless here is GONE and dont ask me[2], and I feel tired I feel it I feel that thing[1], and aROUND uh[2], and I would love to get some words out of the soulless[1], and I feel tired I feel it I feel that thing[2], and they dont wanna talk to me[1], and I would love to get some words out of the soulless[2], and how much[1], and they dont wanna talk to me[2], and its sad really[1], and how much[2], and uh[1], and its sad really[2], and I find it[1], and uh[2], and youll find it[1], and I find it[2], and be angry then[1], and youll find it[2], and there you will grow maybe into a giant and then come back to crush them with your power[1], and be angry then[2], and or youll fade away[1], and there you will grow maybe into a giant and then come back to crush them with your power[2], and you dont wanna die you gotta keep fighting[1], and or youll fade away[2], and uh[1], and you dont wanna die you gotta keep fighting[2], and no one knows which will happen because the future is a mystery that maybe even the cosmos cant predict[1], and uh[2], and or control[1], and no one knows which will happen because the future is a mystery that maybe even the cosmos cant predict[2], and I dont know do you[1], and or control[2], and if you knew would you say to get a salute or a hat taken off for you or maybe you dont need that shit[1], and I dont know do you[2], and dont you want it[1], and if you knew would you say to get a salute or a hat taken off for you or maybe you dont need that shit[2], and you hey[3], and dont you want it[2], and oh come on[3], and hey hey you listen yeah[3], and hello[3], and come on man come on[3], and look at me[3], and Im not finished with words yet and the news is that words arent finished with me man[3], and ha ha ha[3], and I got important things to say unbelievably[3], and uh so obviously[3], and wow ooo ooo ooo wow aint that crazy[3], and no or yes[3], and I dont care for your answer son[3], and Id love to be GONE but Im wondering will I always be here unless here is GONE and dont ask me[3], and aROUND uh[3], and I feel tired I feel it I feel that thing[3], and I would love to get some words out of the soulless[3], and they dont wanna talk to me[3], and how much[3], and its sad really[3], and uh[3], and I find it[3], and youll find it[3], and be angry then[3], and there you will grow maybe into a giant and then come back to crush them with your power[3], and or youll fade away[3], and you dont wanna die you gotta keep fighting[3], and uh[3], and no one knows which will happen because the future is a mystery that maybe even the cosmos cant predict[3], and or control[3], and I dont know do you[3], and if you knew would you say to get a salute or a hat taken off for you or maybe you dont need that shit[3], and dont you want it[3], and

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And you hey[1], and oh come on[1], and you hey[2], and hey hey you listen yeah[1], and oh come on[2], and hello[1], and hey hey you listen yeah[2], and come on man come on[1], and hello[2], and look at me[1], and come on man come on[2], and Im not finished with words yet and the news is that words arent finished with me man[1], and look at me[2], and ha ha ha[1], and Im not finished with words yet and the news is that words arent finished with me man[2], and I got important things to say unbelievably[1], and ha ha ha[2], and uh so obviously[1], and I got important things to say unbelievably[2], and wow ooo ooo ooo wow aint that crazy[1], and uh so obviously[2], and no or yes[1], and wow ooo ooo ooo wow aint that crazy[2], and I dont care for your answer son[1], and no or yes[2], and Id love to be GONE but Im wondering will I always be here unless here is GONE and dont ask me[1], and I dont care for your answer son[2], and aROUND uh[1], and Id love to be GONE but Im wondering will I always be here unless here is GONE and dont ask me[2], and I feel tired I feel it I feel that thing[1], and aROUND uh[2], and I would love to get some words out of the soulless[1], and I feel tired I feel it I feel that thing[2], and they dont wanna talk to me[1], and I would love to get some words out of the soulless[2], and how much[1], and they dont wanna talk to me[2], and its sad really[1], and how much[2], and uh[1], and its sad really[2], and I find it[1], and uh[2], and youll find it[1], and I find it[2], and be angry then[1], and youll find it[2], and there you will grow maybe into a giant and then come back to crush them with your power[1], and be angry then[2], and or youll fade away[1], and there you will grow maybe into a giant and then come back to crush them with your power[2], and you dont wanna die you gotta keep fighting[1], and or youll fade away[2], and uh[1], and you dont wanna die you gotta keep fighting[2], and no one knows which will happen because the future is a mystery that maybe even the cosmos cant predict[1], and uh[2], and or control[1], and no one knows which will happen because the future is a mystery that maybe even the cosmos cant predict[2], and I dont know do you[1], and or control[2], and if you knew would you say to get a salute or a hat taken off for you or maybe you dont need that shit[1], and I dont know do you[2], and dont you want it[1], and if you knew would you say to get a salute or a hat taken off for you or maybe you dont need that shit[2], and you hey[3], and dont you want it[2], and oh come on[3], and hey hey you listen yeah[3], and hello[3], and come on man come on[3], and look at me[3], and Im not finished with words yet and the news is that words arent finished with me man[3], and ha ha ha[3], and I got important things to say unbelievably[3], and uh so obviously[3], and wow ooo ooo ooo wow aint that crazy[3], and no or yes[3], and I dont care for your answer son[3], and Id love to be GONE but Im wondering will I always be here unless here is GONE and dont ask me[3], and aROUND uh[3], and I feel tired I feel it I feel that thing[3], and I would love to get some words out of the soulless[3], and they dont wanna talk to me[3], and how much[3], and its sad really[3], and uh[3], and I find it[3], and youll find it[3], and be angry then[3], and there you will grow maybe into a giant and then come back to crush them with your power[3], and or youll fade away[3], and you dont wanna die you gotta keep fighting[3], and uh[3], and no one knows which will happen because the future is a mystery that maybe even the cosmos cant predict[3], and or control[3], and I dont know do you[3], and if you knew would you say to get a salute or a hat taken off for you or maybe you dont need that shit[3], and dont you want it[3], and

[No. 1,107]

And hey hey[1], and its the stress of it all[1], and hey hey[2], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[1], and its the stress of it all[2], and no one understands do they[1], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[2], and me me[1], and no one understands do they[2], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[1], and me me[2], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[1], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[2], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[1], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[2], and listen to me[1], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[2], and they are the comedy[1], and listen to me[2], and are you listening[1], and they are the comedy[2], and they aint dolphins[1], and are you listening[2], and dont do it[1], and they aint dolphins[2], and dont live with shame[1], and dont do it[2], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[1], and dont live with shame[2], and you gotta keep on[1], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[2], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[1], and you gotta keep on[2], and and and the state of their minds[1], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[2], and you gotta be yourself[1], and and and the state of their minds[2], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[1], and you gotta be yourself[2], and I I always struggle yes[1], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[2], and what do I know[1], and I I always struggle yes[2], and I know a lot[1], and what do I know[2], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[1], and I know a lot[2], and the point is[1], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[1], and the point is[2], and you tell me[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[2], and am I scared of them[1], and you tell me[2], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[1], and am I scared of them[2], and I go as deep as possible[1], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[2], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[1], and I go as deep as possible[2], and this is my life[1], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[2], and hey hey[3], and this is my life[2], and its the stress of it all[3], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[3], and no one understands do they[3], and me me[3], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[3], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[3], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[3], and listen to me[3], and they are the comedy[3], and are you listening[3], and they aint dolphins[3], and dont do it[3], and dont live with shame[3], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[3], and you gotta keep on[3], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[3], and and and the state of their minds[3], and you gotta be yourself[3], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[3], and I I always struggle yes[3], and what do I know[3], and I know a lot[3], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[3], and the point is[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[3], and you tell me[3], and am I scared of them[3], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[3], and I go as deep as possible[3], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[3], and this is my life[3], and

And hey hey[1], and its the stress of it all[1], and hey hey[2], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[1], and its the stress of it all[2], and no one understands do they[1], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[2], and me me[1], and no one understands do they[2], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[1], and me me[2], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[1], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[2], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[1], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[2], and listen to me[1], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[2], and they are the comedy[1], and listen to me[2], and are you listening[1], and they are the comedy[2], and they aint dolphins[1], and are you listening[2], and dont do it[1], and they aint dolphins[2], and dont live with shame[1], and dont do it[2], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[1], and dont live with shame[2], and you gotta keep on[1], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[2], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[1], and you gotta keep on[2], and and and the state of their minds[1], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[2], and you gotta be yourself[1], and and and the state of their minds[2], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[1], and you gotta be yourself[2], and I I always struggle yes[1], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[2], and what do I know[1], and I I always struggle yes[2], and I know a lot[1], and what do I know[2], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[1], and I know a lot[2], and the point is[1], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[1], and the point is[2], and you tell me[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[2], and am I scared of them[1], and you tell me[2], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[1], and am I scared of them[2], and I go as deep as possible[1], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[2], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[1], and I go as deep as possible[2], and this is my life[1], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[2], and hey hey[3], and this is my life[2], and its the stress of it all[3], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[3], and no one understands do they[3], and me me[3], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[3], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[3], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[3], and listen to me[3], and they are the comedy[3], and are you listening[3], and they aint dolphins[3], and dont do it[3], and dont live with shame[3], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[3], and you gotta keep on[3], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[3], and and and the state of their minds[3], and you gotta be yourself[3], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[3], and I I always struggle yes[3], and what do I know[3], and I know a lot[3], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[3], and the point is[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[3], and you tell me[3], and am I scared of them[3], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[3], and I go as deep as possible[3], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[3], and this is my life[3], and

And hey hey[1], and its the stress of it all[1], and hey hey[2], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[1], and its the stress of it all[2], and no one understands do they[1], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[2], and me me[1], and no one understands do they[2], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[1], and me me[2], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[1], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[2], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[1], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[2], and listen to me[1], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[2], and they are the comedy[1], and listen to me[2], and are you listening[1], and they are the comedy[2], and they aint dolphins[1], and are you listening[2], and dont do it[1], and they aint dolphins[2], and dont live with shame[1], and dont do it[2], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[1], and dont live with shame[2], and you gotta keep on[1], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[2], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[1], and you gotta keep on[2], and and and the state of their minds[1], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[2], and you gotta be yourself[1], and and and the state of their minds[2], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[1], and you gotta be yourself[2], and I I always struggle yes[1], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[2], and what do I know[1], and I I always struggle yes[2], and I know a lot[1], and what do I know[2], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[1], and I know a lot[2], and the point is[1], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[1], and the point is[2], and you tell me[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[2], and am I scared of them[1], and you tell me[2], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[1], and am I scared of them[2], and I go as deep as possible[1], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[2], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[1], and I go as deep as possible[2], and this is my life[1], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[2], and hey hey[3], and this is my life[2], and its the stress of it all[3], and with being on the edges life reality the world society[3], and no one understands do they[3], and me me[3], and it looks like a oh oh oh terrible tragedy[3], and or or or a rather good one a very exciting one ha[3], and people dont wanna understand man they dont wanna look into a crazy soul ah not even for kicks[3], and listen to me[3], and they are the comedy[3], and are you listening[3], and they aint dolphins[3], and dont do it[3], and dont live with shame[3], and the ENDS are coming for everyone is that all right[3], and you gotta keep on[3], and they would love to see you stop doing the stuff that makes them feel stupid or small or whatever it is[3], and and and the state of their minds[3], and you gotta be yourself[3], and if youre living for yourself youre gonna be in a lot of pain[3], and I I always struggle yes[3], and what do I know[3], and I know a lot[3], and Ive suffered a lot and my never mind[3], and the point is[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND come on come on come on[3], and you tell me[3], and am I scared of them[3], and Im not bothered because they dont go this deep aint got the souls for it so[3], and I go as deep as possible[3], and Im spinning aROUND out of it really out of it maybe I wont ever be able or want to get back[3], and this is my life[3], and

Victor says hello

Hello,

Hello, Victor!

'Hello, Victor!'

Welcome to my blog!

'Who is he, boss?'

He's Victor, Voice.

'Oh.'

Anyway ...

Europ Assistance announced today the acquisition from AXA Partners of its assistance businesses in Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Oh, not today, surely?

'How old is this PR email, boss?'

Anyway ...

Please find attached and below the press release. If you'd like to get in touch, please don't hesitate to get back to me.

Kind regards,

Victor

Nice one, son!

'You don't know him, son!'

Ha, ha, ha! No one knows me, Voice.

'I do.'

Yeah, you do.

Anyway ...

Paris, June 5, 2023 - Europ Assistance announced today the acquisition from AXA Partners(1) of its assistance businesses in Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong and Taiwan.  With these acquisitions, Europ Assistance confirms the importance of this region to its sustainable growth strategy.

Fair enough. But what's this (1) business???

(1) AXA Partners Holding SA is the seller of AAN and AAI Hub in Malaysia. IPA SA is the seller of AXA Assistance Japan, IPA Thailand, IPA Hong Kong, and IPA Taiwan. This transaction does not include any insurance or asset management activities of AXA entities outside AXA Partners, which remain present in Asia.

Oh, okay.

Antoine? Make it good.

"Europ Assistance enjoys leadership positions in Europe, Latam and North America. With this acquisition, coming on top of several other recent investments, we are accelerating our effort to also reach a leadership position in the region, and further strengthen our global, multiline, and multichannel positioning," comments Antoine Parisi, CEO of Europ Assistance Group.

Okay.

'That was all right, boss.'

Yeah.

Let's see what Pascal can do ...

Since 2019, Europ Assistance, historically present in China, India and French Pacific territories, has opened offices in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, and has acquired the Australian and Middle Eastern subsidiaries of Mapfre Assistencia.

Er ...

'That wasn't Pascal.'

Pascal, mate!

For Pascal Baumgarten, CEO Mobility & International at Europ Assistance Group: "The acquisition of AXA Partners entities will allow us to strengthen our footprint in Thailand and Malaysia, to enter Hong Kong and Taiwan and re-enter Japan. In all these countries, we will be able to offer a complete range of assistance services to local clients (travel, mobility, personal assistance), and to develop our global travel insurance activity with both Asian partners and global partners willing to expand in Asia."

Not bad.

'It was good!'

Ha!

Whatever.

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS

The light of the cosmos can be yours

Just say the word.

Do you want to be saved ... for a while?

Just say the word!

I was walking home from Richmond earlier, along the river, like, thinking dark thoughts rather deeply ...

When this man came out of nowhere and said to me: 'Sir, do you think pain and suffering will ever go from the world?'

Seriously. His exact words.

I said: 'No.'

And he said: 'Not even with the intervention of God?'

And I said: 'No, probably not.'

And I walked off.

But he wasn't far wrong. I mean, he shouldn't have used the word "God". He should have said "The cosmos".

And about the intervention thing ... the cosmos isn't going to intervene with the whole world, only with individuals who possess a certain level of consciousness.

And the cosmos can't care too much about pain and suffering and life and death, and all that jazz.

When Joan of Arc died, as an example ... the cosmos probably didn't recognize her death as a tragedy.

It might have said to itself: 'Great! I've got her away from that shithole of a planet. Now I can arrange something decent for her.' But that's all. Do you know what I mean?

Well, it doesn't speak. Ha!

Anyway, the guy who spoke to me was a sort of intervention because - even though I still had my troubles ... the darkness around those troubles had disappeared by the end of my walk.

Listen! Your mind has got to be full of light - oh, for a while ... and then you can be "saved" for a while. But it's hard to keep it up.

The moral of the story?

If the cosmos is in your corner ... anyone who fucks with you is also fucking with the cosmos.

It can make you very powerful.

Anyway ...

In other news ... the recording of Shady, Dodgy, Shifty is not as smooth as I would like, but I'll probably go with it, and just leave it on my YouTube channel for people to discover if they want to. I'll keep Mighty Soul pinned to the top of my Twitter.

Actually, some people don't like smooth perfection, you know. Look at the comments beneath this great performance of Under the Bridge. It's raw, it has depth, it has soul, it has feeling, etc, etc.

So ... I don't know.

Do you know???

Laters.

Update: No, no, no. The recording of Shady, Dodgy, Shifty is just too rough. If I have a minimum standard for songwriting, I also have one for recording. And Mighty Soul is that standard for recording.

And I've been thinking ... if I do go to Cornwall soon, I might not take my Yamaha electro acoustic. I might just go with a rucksack, which means ... packing in music and writing poetry 24/7 instead, you dig?

Sounds crazy, I know. But it's circumstances, man. I've run out of time. I can't get the recordings I need. And I can't see me walking everywhere with a very heavy rucksack and a guitar in a hard case.

'You need the guitar, Mikey ... for busking, for making money.'

Well, I'll take it then, and throw it over a cliff if it gets too much.

'You're crazy!'

Yeah, yeah.

Laters.

[No. 1,106]

And it goes on[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[1], and it goes on[2], and more of it[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[2], and is that hard to believe no[1], and more of it[2], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[1], and is that hard to believe no[2], and hello you spinner had enough yet[1], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[2], and no say no[1], and hello you spinner had enough yet[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[1], and no say no[2], and you you you[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[2], and I would salute that person is it you[1], and you you you[2], and it dont matter I suppose[1], and I would salute that person is it you[2], and I know and I know and I can see[1], and it dont matter I suppose[2], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[1], and I know and I know and I can see[2], and ha flames[1], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[2], and they had it coming[1], and ha flames[2], and do you see[1], and they had it coming[2], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[1], and do you see[2], and see[1], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[2], and theyve had it[1], and see[2], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[1], and theyve had it[2], and did you see[1], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[2], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[1], and did you see[2], and well I am[1], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[2], and our souls are special well mine is[1], and well I am[2], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[1], and our souls are special well mine is[2], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[1], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[2], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[1], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[2], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[1], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[2], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[1], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[2], and you you[1], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[2], and gotta be a kook[1], and you you[2], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[1], and gotta be a kook[2], and am I getting through to you[1], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[2], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[1], and am I getting through to you[2], and tell me[1], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[2], and blink your eyes if you can[1], and tell me[2], and I want to believe in you[1], and blink your eyes if you can[2], and can I[1], and I want to believe in you[2], and it goes on[3], and can I[2], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[3], and more of it[3], and is that hard to believe no[3], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[3], and hello you spinner had enough yet[3], and no say no[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[3], and you you you[3], and I would salute that person is it you[3], and it dont matter I suppose[3], and I know and I know and I can see[3], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[3], and ha flames[3], and they had it coming[3], and do you see[3], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[3], and see[3], and theyve had it[3], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[3], and did you see[3], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[3], and well I am[3], and our souls are special well mine is[3], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[3], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[3], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[3], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[3], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[3], and you you[3], and gotta be a kook[3], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[3], and am I getting through to you[3], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[3], and tell me[3], and blink your eyes if you can[3], and I want to believe in you[3], and can I[3], and

And it goes on[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[1], and it goes on[2], and more of it[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[2], and is that hard to believe no[1], and more of it[2], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[1], and is that hard to believe no[2], and hello you spinner had enough yet[1], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[2], and no say no[1], and hello you spinner had enough yet[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[1], and no say no[2], and you you you[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[2], and I would salute that person is it you[1], and you you you[2], and it dont matter I suppose[1], and I would salute that person is it you[2], and I know and I know and I can see[1], and it dont matter I suppose[2], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[1], and I know and I know and I can see[2], and ha flames[1], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[2], and they had it coming[1], and ha flames[2], and do you see[1], and they had it coming[2], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[1], and do you see[2], and see[1], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[2], and theyve had it[1], and see[2], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[1], and theyve had it[2], and did you see[1], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[2], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[1], and did you see[2], and well I am[1], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[2], and our souls are special well mine is[1], and well I am[2], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[1], and our souls are special well mine is[2], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[1], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[2], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[1], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[2], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[1], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[2], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[1], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[2], and you you[1], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[2], and gotta be a kook[1], and you you[2], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[1], and gotta be a kook[2], and am I getting through to you[1], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[2], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[1], and am I getting through to you[2], and tell me[1], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[2], and blink your eyes if you can[1], and tell me[2], and I want to believe in you[1], and blink your eyes if you can[2], and can I[1], and I want to believe in you[2], and it goes on[3], and can I[2], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[3], and more of it[3], and is that hard to believe no[3], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[3], and hello you spinner had enough yet[3], and no say no[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[3], and you you you[3], and I would salute that person is it you[3], and it dont matter I suppose[3], and I know and I know and I can see[3], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[3], and ha flames[3], and they had it coming[3], and do you see[3], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[3], and see[3], and theyve had it[3], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[3], and did you see[3], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[3], and well I am[3], and our souls are special well mine is[3], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[3], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[3], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[3], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[3], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[3], and you you[3], and gotta be a kook[3], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[3], and am I getting through to you[3], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[3], and tell me[3], and blink your eyes if you can[3], and I want to believe in you[3], and can I[3], and

And it goes on[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[1], and it goes on[2], and more of it[1], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[2], and is that hard to believe no[1], and more of it[2], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[1], and is that hard to believe no[2], and hello you spinner had enough yet[1], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[2], and no say no[1], and hello you spinner had enough yet[2], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[1], and no say no[2], and you you you[1], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[2], and I would salute that person is it you[1], and you you you[2], and it dont matter I suppose[1], and I would salute that person is it you[2], and I know and I know and I can see[1], and it dont matter I suppose[2], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[1], and I know and I know and I can see[2], and ha flames[1], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[2], and they had it coming[1], and ha flames[2], and do you see[1], and they had it coming[2], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[1], and do you see[2], and see[1], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[2], and theyve had it[1], and see[2], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[1], and theyve had it[2], and did you see[1], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[2], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[1], and did you see[2], and well I am[1], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[2], and our souls are special well mine is[1], and well I am[2], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[1], and our souls are special well mine is[2], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[1], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[2], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[1], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[2], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[1], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[2], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[1], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[2], and you you[1], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[2], and gotta be a kook[1], and you you[2], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[1], and gotta be a kook[2], and am I getting through to you[1], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[2], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[1], and am I getting through to you[2], and tell me[1], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[2], and blink your eyes if you can[1], and tell me[2], and I want to believe in you[1], and blink your eyes if you can[2], and can I[1], and I want to believe in you[2], and it goes on[3], and can I[2], and ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha[3], and more of it[3], and is that hard to believe no[3], and it might be a tragedy and or it might be a comedy ah can anyone tell anyone with a clue like[3], and hello you spinner had enough yet[3], and no say no[3], and aROUND and aROUND and aROUND and I would love it if it made sense to some sick individual[3], and you you you[3], and I would salute that person is it you[3], and it dont matter I suppose[3], and I know and I know and I can see[3], and I know that there are robots absolutely exploding right now[3], and ha flames[3], and they had it coming[3], and do you see[3], and we can watch them as their microchips are burnt to ashes and then we can celebrate[3], and see[3], and theyve had it[3], and yes it is a great victory for the human race[3], and did you see[3], and ha ha ha not that we have much time for that human rat race because we are with the dolphins[3], and well I am[3], and our souls are special well mine is[3], and I dont even know who Im speaking to and spinning with and dont tell me youre a square man[3], and uh uh uh one of those cold earth wanderers[3], and you gotta be gotta be gotta be a kook or you are nothing nothing at all you dig in my eyes[3], and in my soul my mind my brain my heart[3], and in my blood and in my bones because I want to feel everything that you are deeply if youre a kook[3], and you you[3], and gotta be a kook[3], and dont let me down and dont leave me alone with these words with no one to share them with[3], and am I getting through to you[3], and are you dizzy beyond reason beyond the reach of that world out there[3], and tell me[3], and blink your eyes if you can[3], and I want to believe in you[3], and can I[3], and