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March rolled in like a lamb in the UK this week. Traditionally that means that it will go out with a bang. However no sooner had we got used to balmy spring days that bordered on summer than temperatures dipped and it was all change. Today Sunday March 4, is bitterly cold with some snow and freezing rain in parts of the country Typical British weather? Maybe but we do seem to get extremes these days. With a drought predicted for the UK water is good whether it comes from snow or rain. So at least it will have a positive impact.
Parts of the US though have had terrible weather systems to contend with. A veritable plague of Tornadoes was reminiscent of the movie The Day after Tomorrow. In the mayhem at least 28 people have been killed and many have lost their homes, personal possessions and possibly livelihoods. Best wishes are sent to those facing the monumental task of clearing up and condolences to the bereaved. RIP
Parts of the US though have had terrible weather systems to contend with. A veritable plague of Tornadoes was reminiscent of the movie The Day after Tomorrow. In the mayhem at least 28 people have been killed and many have lost their homes, personal possessions and possibly livelihoods. Best wishes are sent to those facing the monumental task of clearing up and condolences to the bereaved. RIP
The week had kicked of with what to many will seem the frivolous Oscars. An expensive way for one industry to recognize its workers. Still it was probably less costly than Bankers Bonus payments and we all need some frivolity during hard times. Remember the Berkeley Babes in the great depression?
On the world stage Syria has continued to dominate. The situation has worsened again. The Red Cross attempted to gain access and supply aid. They were stopped. The reasons given were for their safety due to IEDs. UK journalist Paul Conroy was safely smuggled out of Syria after sustaining injuries. He has since told a terrible tale of destruction in Syria. Yet again people ask why is nothing more being done. It seems quite simply because we have to choose or fights carefully and more often strategically. And so the killing goes on.
On the world stage Syria has continued to dominate. The situation has worsened again. The Red Cross attempted to gain access and supply aid. They were stopped. The reasons given were for their safety due to IEDs. UK journalist Paul Conroy was safely smuggled out of Syria after sustaining injuries. He has since told a terrible tale of destruction in Syria. Yet again people ask why is nothing more being done. It seems quite simply because we have to choose or fights carefully and more often strategically. And so the killing goes on.
The Koran burning in Afghanistan still impacted on the fragile peace of that country this last week. More loss of life and violence has followed.
In the UK news has broke that hundreds of British war graves in Libya have been desecrated and it is believed that this was motivated from the US actions in Afghanistan. The TNC have said they will find and punish those responsible. It seems that trying to win over the "hearts and minds" of people in the Middle Eastern region of the World has failed dismally.
In the UK news has broke that hundreds of British war graves in Libya have been desecrated and it is believed that this was motivated from the US actions in Afghanistan. The TNC have said they will find and punish those responsible. It seems that trying to win over the "hearts and minds" of people in the Middle Eastern region of the World has failed dismally.
The death of Monkees lead singer Davy Jones aged 66 was announced. A generation turned their thoughts back to fun teenage days listening to such bubble gum classics such as Day Dream Believer. It has been reported that Davy died in his sleep. In recent interviews he had said he was the happiest he had ever been. RIP
The UK was saddened to hear of the suicide of PC Rathband blinded by killer Raul Moat. David Rathband had fought hard to overcome his disability but in the end it was his mental state of health which took its toll. suffering, many believe, from PTSD, Things obviously got too much for him,. He had fought hard to rebuild his life organising a charity and writing a book, RIP.
The UK was saddened to hear of the suicide of PC Rathband blinded by killer Raul Moat. David Rathband had fought hard to overcome his disability but in the end it was his mental state of health which took its toll. suffering, many believe, from PTSD, Things obviously got too much for him,. He had fought hard to rebuild his life organising a charity and writing a book, RIP.
Internet Privacy continues to trouble users. Apart from countries such as Canada , USA and UK looking at attacking our Internet freedom and privacy Goggle has made changes. Whilst Google may say that it gave fair warning, and list its changes as within reasonable limits, European Data protection officials have disagreed.
Google of course is a US creation. Perhaps Europe needs to look at providing a better alternative. Till then Internet users will find it hard to avoid using Google. The changes will also impact on blogger, gmail and Youtube.
Google of course is a US creation. Perhaps Europe needs to look at providing a better alternative. Till then Internet users will find it hard to avoid using Google. The changes will also impact on blogger, gmail and Youtube.
As the week drew to a close the GOP race in the US began to hot up. Super Tuesday is this week and it still seems as if the preferred candidates is almost anybodies guess. It does however appear that it is a two horse race between Santorum and Romney, with Mitt Romney having the edge.
Don't know what Super Tuesday is? Well if you are not an American that is understandable. The US 2012 election is not big news around the globe, not yet that is. When the election proper begins it will be a whole different ball game. Find out more here.
The latest predictions have Mitt Romney getting that ever bit closer to the nomination, but he is not quite home and dry yet. Till next week TTFN
Don't know what Super Tuesday is? Well if you are not an American that is understandable. The US 2012 election is not big news around the globe, not yet that is. When the election proper begins it will be a whole different ball game. Find out more here.
The latest predictions have Mitt Romney getting that ever bit closer to the nomination, but he is not quite home and dry yet. Till next week TTFN
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