Tag: holiday
UK Government under pressure over fuel price rises
Considering this Labour government profits more from the Oil price increase via fuel duty tax than the oil producers do, they should reduce fuel duty, which stands at 63.7%..."The government today came under renewed...
Discrimination against military to become crime
In response to a slew of media reports ok British uniformed troops being harassed or refused entry to certain establishments, the most high-profile being a supposed instance where a uniformed officer was not allowed...
Rainy Victoria Day parade still attracts crowds
So why is today a holiday again? In Canada the last Monday on or before May 24 is set aside to commemorate Queen Victoria's birthday.However, most of us think of the day as an unofficial start to the summer....
Liz Hurley and Hugh Grant get £58,000 damages ov...
A quite large amount has been awarded in this tabloid case. In the UK such awards can get quite high. Notably, this case went on a very long time."Liz Hurley, the model and actress, her former boyfriend Hugh Grant...
Russia Parades Military Might
It was an eerie sight, I'm sure; Nuclear missile launchers, columns of tanks and thousands of troops marched through Red Square in Russia today. The occasion was to celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the victory overy...
May 8th is No Socks Day!
Kick of your shoes, paint your toes, get the flip-flops out, and take your socks off because today is No Socks Day!" Always on May 8th No Socks Day is a day to free your toes of the confines of socks...
Washington DC Mother's Day Brunch at Civilized Ti...
Since I previously lamented the fact that some people drag their mother out of bed in order to beat the crowds on Mother's Day, I selected a couple of restaurants with civilized hours in and around Washington DC.I picked them from Washington Mother's Day Brunch Guide by...
World's tallest LEGO tower built
The world’s tallest LEGO structure has been built at the Legoland Windsor theme park in England. The tower was built from 500,000 LEGO pieces, and is close to 100 feet tall! Watch the time-lapse footage...
Indiana Politisite Political Projections – Hoo...
Indiana Politisite Political Projections – Hoosier Pick?
Web Posted on May 5, 2008
By Albert N. Milliron, Chief Political Correspondent,Iron Mill Interactive Media, Inc / Politisite.com
Hello all you...
British Artist spends second day in sand
A british artist has submerged in the sand for last 48 hours and plan to continue for more time. What a weired idea." A performance artist planning to stay buried in the sand on a Kent beach for the best part of 48 hours has said his stunt is going well. Mark McGowan...
When high fives go awry: A meditation
For my column this week I was inspired by Jordan's story on National High Five Day."Unbeknownst to many, it was recently National High Five Day. It was a quiet holiday that slipped beneath the radar of most news...
Chinese New Year Celebrations Worldwide
Gung Hay Fat Choy!For millions of Chinese around the world, the Lunar New Year Holiday is the most important time of the year. In 2008, however, unprecedented cold and wild weather throughout China has wreaked havoc...
Happy Peppercorn Day!
While many are celebrating St. George’s Day or perhaps sending flowers for Administrative Professionals Day, Bermudans are celebrating Peppercorn Day! Peppercorn Day is celebrated on April 23rd every year in...
Fisticuffs break out between Priests in the Holy ...
Ah, to be a fly on the Church Wall in Israel to witness this, priests, holy men of different faiths, the modicum of peace and love during Passover, performing their own Ultimate Fight Club in front...
