Saturday, May 28, 2011

Law & Order: UK - Lessons in British Justice (funny!)

This short video is hilarious!

What has America learned from the curious and fascinating habits of British police and Crown prosecutors? Find out!

Law & Order: UK - Lessons in British Justice

Friday, May 27, 2011

Follow Friday: May 27, 2011

These are my recomendations for Follow Friday on Twitter today:

#FF @whpresscorps Daily adventures with the White House Press Corps in their own words.

#FF @EHdovercastle Dover Castle,above the White Cliffs on Kent coastline http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/dover-castle/

#FF @NMMGreenwich The official National Maritime Museum Twitter account. Greenwich, London, UK http://www.nmm.ac.uk/

#FF @SarahTheDuchess Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York is an author, producer and advocate for women and children everywhere.

West Wing Week: May 20 - May 26, 2011

West Wing Week "OCONUS III: A Homecoming of Sorts"

This week, President Obama embarked on a six-day trip to Europe, visiting Ireland, the United Kingdom, France and Poland to engage our allies in the region on a host of issues. While overseas, the President pledged support for those back home affected by devastating tornadoes in Missouri and across the Midwest. Before leaving, the President met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and went to the CIA Headquarters in Langley, VA. That's May 20th to the 26th, or "OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) III: A Homecoming of Sorts.


Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The Obamas arrive at Buckingham Palace - Channel 4 News



Michelle Obama: 'mom-in-chief' wins over the UK (via Channel 4 News)
As the US First Couple sweeps into town for a state visit, Channel 4 News looks at why the President's wife, Michelle Obama, is such a hit wherever she goes.

Friday, May 13, 2011

Follow Friday: May 13, 2011

These are my recomendations for Follow Friday on Twitter today:

#FF @victoryliving Frugality, sustainability. Cool site: http://www.victoryliving.co.uk/ "gardening, cooking, WWII-style thrifty living."
 
#FF @SelfridgesOcean "...promoting sustainable fishing and protection of the marine environment." #ProjectOcean
 
#FF Mariella Frostrup "Journalist, TV and radio presenter, campaigner" is on Twitter! @mariellaf1
 
#FF @TheElders "Independent global leaders working together for peace and human rights. Founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007."
 
#FF @landshare Connecting people who want to grow their own food to space where they can grow it. http://www.landshare.net/
 
#FF @eol Encyclopedia of Life "A web page for every species." http://www.eol.org/ Simply amazing!
 
#FF @UKSCBlogcom "The UKSCblog.com is a blog dedicated to the UK Supreme Court."
 
#FF @domsdads Robert is a head chef in an oxford college, devoted family man, proud father of 6 yr son Dominic. Always friendly & cheerful.
 
#FF @SawbonesHex Friendly tweets by Colin Baker - writer, actor (the sixth Doctor Who). Living the Good Life in Buckinghamshire.

West Wing Week: May 6 - 12, 2011

West Wing Week:  5/13/11 or "On the Border"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

This week the President talks clean energy and gas prices in Indiana, focuses on fixing our broken immigration system in Texas, and honors Top Cops here in the Rose Garden.


Friday, May 6, 2011

Follow Friday: May 6, 2011

These are my recomendations for Follow Friday on Twitter today:
#FF @ProjectBritain Interesting facts & information about culture and life in Britain, including calendar events, special days and festivals

#FF @EnglishHeritage promotes England's spectacular historic places in England, from buildings to battlefields.

#FF @bletchleypark "once Britain's best kept secret, now a heritage site and vibrant tourist attraction." http://www.bletchleypark.org.uk/

West Wing Week: April 29 - May 5, 2011

West Wing Week: "A Good Day For America"

This week, the President announced the death of Osama bin Laden, visited New York City to honor the victims of 9/11 and their families, made sure the federal government was doing its part in the states devastated by storms and much more.


Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Stephen Fry: why you should vote YES to AV on the 5th May

Stephen Fry's brief and to the point explanation of the clear benefits of the Alternative Vote and why voting YES will bring the change that is well overdue for this country.

(Featuring animation by Shaun Askew) http://www.holistic-hamster.com/




Yes to fairer votes - YES to AV - Alternative Vote
http://www.yestofairervotes.org/