Synod Decides Whether to Allow Women Bishops
Saturday, July 5th, 2008 Posted in Africa, Asia, Europe, News, Women | No Comments »Oh. Please. I can't believe that this is even an issue. Can women do the job? Yes. Does God mind women? There isn't a reason why he should - unless he's still got hangups about that apple thing. What need does ...
Cost of Living versus Quality of Living - Escape the Credit Crunch Abroad
Friday, July 4th, 2008 Posted in Africa, Americas, Asia, China, Current Affairs, Europe, Far East, Middle East, ireland | 1 Comment »Looking for the cheapest places to live? Assuming that you still earn a normal UK wage, you will want to compare Cost of Living Surveys and Quality of Living Surveys. Mercer, the Economist and some large governmental organisations compile these. ...
Hypocrisy in World Politics
Friday, July 4th, 2008 Posted in Africa, Americas, Asia, China, Climate Change, Europe, Politics | No Comments »Politicians have their reasons for turning a blind eye in some cases an screaming blue murder at others. But as this blog acts as a soapbox, I am going to list some anomalies in reporting and political emphasis in Britain: Zimbabwe ...
The Derby at Epsom: History and Running for 2008
Friday, June 6th, 2008 Posted in Europe, Horse Racing, Offbeat News, Sport | No Comments »The 229th Derby begins today - the epitome of British racing. Horses are specially bred for this event, which commands total prize money of £1,413,500 and was watched by 3,649,000 people in 193 countries last year. The Derby was named after ...
Places to visit on school / bank holidays: Middleham Castle
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Europe, Photos, The Dalesman's Club | No Comments »Middleham Castle was once known as the Windsor of the North as it housed King Richard III. English Heritage now owns it and arranges medieval re-enactments in addition to the ordinary opening hours. For more information on events telephone: 01969 ...
Designer Yves Saint Laurent Dies in Paris at 71
Sunday, June 1st, 2008 Posted in Europe, News, Women, beauty products | No Comments »The designer Yves Saint Laurent has died in Paris at 71 years of age. He became chief designer at Dior at the early age of 21 after being spotted by Christian Dior four years earlier at a dress design competition. ...
BBC Puts Pictures of Hanging on the Internet
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 Posted in Europe, Middle East, News | 1 Comment »Is it just me or is it not slightly distressing to see a photo of two young men about to be hanged? In a piece about Mehdi Kazemi, a gay Iranian student who has mercifully won his asylum case, the ...
Hepsi - Ask Sakizi - Music from Turkey
Monday, May 12th, 2008 Posted in Asia, Europe, Music | No Comments »Hepsi are a Turkish R&B pop group that are also quite popular in Kyrgystan. Perfect for a diversion in the afternoon - try to learn the words: Seni sildim telefon defterimdenShare This
Do Russians Smash Bottles on New Ships?
Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in Europe, Far East, Films, festivities | No Comments »I've just been watching K19: The Widowmaker and the boat (yes, I know, it was a nuclear submarine therefore boat) wasn't properly christened with the traditional smashed champagne. I wanted to know, do Russians share the same naval superstitions? Would ...
British Food: Imports, Seasons and Gordon Ramsay
Friday, May 9th, 2008 Posted in Africa, Americas, Climate Change, Europe, News | 1 Comment »Gordon Ramsay has suggested that Britain should fine restaurants that use out-of-season fruit and vegetables. I'm glad he's not going to fine me. Only this morning, whilst making the Great English Breakfast, I used a tin of beans. The beans ...