"Being present with people, having some knowledge of it, being nearby -- that is not a crime in this or any other state".
Every statistician is familiar with the tedious "Lies, damned lies, and statistics" gibe, but the economist, writer and presenter of Radio 4's More or Less, Tim Harford, has identified the habit of some politicians as not so much lying – to lie means having some knowledge of the truth – as "bullshitting": a carefree disregard of whether the number is appropriate or not.
Even a novice player without a handicap can blend smoothly into a golfing party by keeping a relaxed attitude and having some knowledge of golf etiquette, which serves as much to keep play moving along as to making the round enjoyable for all.
Having some knowledge of Bruno Latour's work, I gathered that things were much more complicated.
Having some knowledge of the links and affiliations between different gangs can highlight dangers that call for more focused policing.
Besides these chosen subjects, he was required to study mathematics, biology, English literature, composition, Latin, and two additional languages despite having some knowledge of French, he chose German and Hebrew.
