In the News Today: The Russian Navy frigate Neustrashimy, accompanied by the replenishment vessel Akademik Pashin, arrived in Cape Town on Thursday 3 October, in time for the SA Navy Festival this weekend.
The two vessels were seen south of Sharm el Sheikh on 4 September and had left the Red Sea on 6 September, according to ship spotters. Their destination was not clear until they arrived in South Africa, docking in Simons Town. Only the Akademik Pashin had her AIS transponder switched on when arriving.
It is almost certain the vessels will take part in the SA Navy Festival scheduled to take place in Simons Town from 4 to 6 October. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy said it was sending the frigate CNS… continue reading HERE.
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Cosmo
A new teacher enters a classroom full of students.
The teacher stands at the front of the room and greets the students, \”Good morning, class.\”
None of the students say anything. One boy at the back of the classroom stands up, \”Good morning, teacher.\”
Puzzled, the teacher carries on. The following morning, the same thing happens. Day after day goes by, and it\’s the same routine.
One morning after greeting the class and the same student standing and greeting, the teacher has had enough, \”Why is it, that every time I walk in and greet the entire room, only you stand up and greet me?\”
In the most broken English, the boy replies, \”Because I are the only one here, what\’s name are Klass\”