Further Education in the UK

Movie Review - War (2007) From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (23 minutes old)

War is a violent tale of revenge and retribution, set in San Francisco. In the opening scene, FBI Agents John Crawford and Tom Lone face off against a notorious Yakuza assassin known only as the Rogue… more

Wedding Extravaganza From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (5 hours old)

At a loose end this weekend? (I said that last weekend) Well, if you have bugger all to do in Bourges, you can always nip along to our town's annual "wedding show" (Bugger all sounds a better prosp… more

As Predicted From RGray1981 ^Pro in (5 hours old)

Looks as though the bad weather is finally here.  Lashing rain, wind, but nothing excited like perhaps thunder and lightening. I remember a few storms like that when I was a boy.  I remember wanting … more

Fresh Kebabski From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (5 hours old)

This one has nothing to do with smalltown France, though it made it on to the back page of our local paper. In a twon 1400 kilometeres from Moscow. Three homeless Russians killed a 25 year old man,… more

Sarko pins one on Clint From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (6 hours old)

Here's one nearly slipped my notice. In between meeting the Syrian President, going to Berlin, attending Armistice Ceremonies and making contravertial speeches about National Identity - our diminut… more

Swine Flu Makes it to Small Town France From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (6 hours old)

It all started out in Mexico, now swine flu has almost made it to the end of my street. Welcome to St Germain du Puy, a quiet town of just over 5000 inhabitants, roughly ten minutes drive from Bou… more

Annual Respiratory Illness Fete Today From RGray1981 ^Pro in (6 hours old)

Yes, I suppose one could reasonably say that my Respiratory ailments are very nearly like clockwork, or at least timely on a yearly basis.  I've been to the surgery, been given the same instructions … more

What Continent Are You? From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's Neighbourhood (6 hours old)

You Are Antarctica You are tough, adventurous, and a survivor. You don't let your fears ever hold you back. You like to challenge yourself in all arenas. You want to see the world and make new d… more

Note to my teenage self From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (23 hours old)

Dear Janey, you are probably sitting listening to a Donny Osmond LP on your big record player and dreaming of becoming a Mormon, flying off to Utah and marrying the toothy singer…it won’t happen, stop… more

Ontarians Hide Your Piggy Banks - The HST is coming From ronto-tonto in Grumble and rumble (1 day old)

Like it or not, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty should be congratulated. There is something about him that allows him to tax us, politically survive a billion dollar goof like the eHealth scandal… more

Friday the 13th From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (1 day old)

It's Friday the 13th! :D Some images to celebrate: … more

Friday things From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (1 day old)

Things that I should have done this afternoon that I did not do (Yes, no war on Friday afternoons. most French military bases finish at 12 on Friday, so the best time to invade France is Friday aftern… more

Friday 13th Lucky for Some From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (1 day old)

Friday the 13th, which this year actually alls on Firay the 13th. It’s an old joke – TV comedian stops someone in the street and says that from now on, Christmas Day will be on January 1st (LOL) … more

How We Lived in 2008 From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (1 day old)

The French National Statistical Office INSEE have just published their « Portrait de la France » for 2008. A huge wad of crunched and recrunched numbers gleaned from numerous surveys, summing up th… more

France's Most-Wanted From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (1 day old)

More news about france's most-wanted man - Tony Musulin, the securiyt van driver from Lyons, who, last week, simply "drove off" in his van, which just happened to contain 11 million Euros. Mr M… more

You'd Be Better Off With Swine Flu. From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (1 day old)

It’s the flop of the week in France – the national vaccination campaign abagisnt the A/H1N1 flu virus. The campaign officially started yesterday, but, of the six million people concerned, very… more

TV Casualties From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (1 day old)

The new US fall TV schedule has already claimed a few victims, in the form of new series that have been cancelled. The CW Network has cancelled The Beautiful Life, a show about models trying to mak… more

Remembrance Day From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (3 days old)

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Rememberance From DirkBeauregard ^Pro in Berry Deep France (3 days old)

Steel grey skies hanging over a dank day. The first real snow in the Alps and the Pyrenées - almost twenty inches near Andorra – the skiers will be out this weekend. Now night falls, grey truns … more

In the Silence of Obedience - Poetry From sentient6 in Your Suite Little Secrets (3 days old)

Creation spreads its wings Humanity captures and cages it Shadows in a mirror Society’s brittle nests on fire; enrages Burn them down To the ground In the silence of obedience Hosts a… more

Couture Jewelry From dave41 ^Pro in Digital Lifestyle (3 days old)

While buying Couture Jewelry try out finding reputed brand those using traditional craftsmanship and delivering the most modern and contemporary pieces of work. Couture jewelry are generally hand made… more

Remembering My Own Past From RGray1981 ^Pro in (3 days old)

Today is a day for remembering. Traditionally as it is Remembrance Day, the 11th day of the 11th month, we bring to the forefront of our minds those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for home and … more

Steady Eddie dodges a bullet From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (3 days old)

One of the little odd quirks about the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta, currently in power, is its policy of holding periodic leadership reviews, whether they are needed or not. Some say tha… more

I can smell Christmas coming can you? From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (4 days old)

Yes, Christmas has a particular scent, its cinnamon and spices and supermarkets pump it out discreetly in case we forget what the spending season smells like. I hate being manipulated like that do… more

I had to laugh... From The_Walrus ^Pro in The Walrus (4 days old)

Rupert Murdoch is threatening to stop all his publications appearing in Google News. That will raise the quality of Google News. The bias in his rags does this Australian dinosaur no favours.… more

Strangeness on eBay From The_Walrus ^Pro in The Walrus (4 days old)

I was about to list some of my old computer science books on eBay, but they wanted me to list them with free postage. I have asked for that in the Post Office before now, but they just laughed. Pre… more

A planet I visited today. From The_Walrus ^Pro in The Walrus (4 days old)

I'm building up to an intellectually stimulating post, by playing a little Spore in between putting stuff on eBay. As you may be able to see, I just terraformed this place to T1 for its inhabitant… more

The Berlin Wall From I_Am_Xenon ^Pro in Xenon's World (4 days old)

It was 20 years ago today that they broke down the wall. The Berlin Wall was built to isolate West Berlin from the surrounding East Germany. And on November 9, 2009, East Germany relaxed travel res… more

Travel Florida From dave41 ^Pro in Digital Lifestyle (5 days old)

Travelers should take proper guidance from the tourists or travelstore about the travel packages & destin florida vacation rentals specials of the destination, which they are going to visit. Trave… more

Weight maintainence From dave41 ^Pro in Digital Lifestyle (5 days old)

While you think to loss your belly fat the main thing is to stick in there. You can’t be an addict to food and never exercise if you want to live a healthy life and keep the weight off. I’ve worked ou… more