These are my recomendations for Follow Friday on Twitter today:
#FF @UkNatArchives The National Archives is the official archive of the UK government, and is home to over 1,000 years of historical records
#FF @BeforeDinosaurs "I am seven years old. I blog about life before the dinosaurs." http://www.lifebeforethedinosaurs.com/
#FF @HowItWorksmag "The science and technology magazine that feeds minds" Fascinating tidbits of info!
Friday, June 24, 2011
West Wing Week: June 17- 23, 2011
West Wing Week: 06/23/11 or "The Receding Tide"
This week, President Obama addressed the nation on his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, delivering on a promise he made to the American people in December of 2009. The President also traveled Fort Drum to meet with soldiers and their families, welcomed young elected officials to the White House, and talked to mayors from across the country about job creation and economic growth.
This week, President Obama addressed the nation on his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, delivering on a promise he made to the American people in December of 2009. The President also traveled Fort Drum to meet with soldiers and their families, welcomed young elected officials to the White House, and talked to mayors from across the country about job creation and economic growth.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Follow Friday: June 17, 2011
These are my recomendations for Follow Friday on Twitter today:
#FF @spacegovuk The official Twitter account of the UK Space Agency.
#FF @psychcentral Psychology and mental health information and support. http://psychcentral.com/
#FF @inner_spark Tanya helps people find their 'inner spark'. Her tweets are positive, inspirational and radiate joy.
#FF @lordsoftheblog is a dialogue between Members of the House of Lords and the public. http://lordsoftheblog.net/
#FF @LondonFire London Fire Brigade's official Twitter feed. http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/
#FF @spacegovuk The official Twitter account of the UK Space Agency.
#FF @psychcentral Psychology and mental health information and support. http://psychcentral.com/
#FF @inner_spark Tanya helps people find their 'inner spark'. Her tweets are positive, inspirational and radiate joy.
#FF @lordsoftheblog is a dialogue between Members of the House of Lords and the public. http://lordsoftheblog.net/
#FF @LondonFire London Fire Brigade's official Twitter feed. http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/
West Wing Week: June 10 -16, 2011
West Wing Week: 06/17/11 or "Where the Future Will Be Won"
This week, walk step-by-step with President Obama as he meets with his Jobs Council to discuss ideas that will improve America's competitiveness, tours a leading manufacturer of energy efficient lighting in North Carolina, travels to Puerto Rico, hosts a Father's Day event for military dad's and their kids, and more.
This week, walk step-by-step with President Obama as he meets with his Jobs Council to discuss ideas that will improve America's competitiveness, tours a leading manufacturer of energy efficient lighting in North Carolina, travels to Puerto Rico, hosts a Father's Day event for military dad's and their kids, and more.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The Colonel's Review on 4th June 2011 including Prince William
Some video clips from the processions before and after The Colonel's Review of Trooping the Colour on 4th June 2011:
This is the first rehearsal of Trooping the Colour on which the Duke of Cambridge (Prince William) has ridden.
An article in The Daily Mail shows photos of Prince William dressed in a red guardsman's uniform, taking part in the rehearsal of Trooping the Colour:
Just another soldier or the heir to the throne? Busby-wearing Prince William blends in during horseback drill
That poor dog - the Irish wolfhound mascot - didn't look at all happy taking part in the parade!
This is the first rehearsal of Trooping the Colour on which the Duke of Cambridge (Prince William) has ridden.
An article in The Daily Mail shows photos of Prince William dressed in a red guardsman's uniform, taking part in the rehearsal of Trooping the Colour:
Just another soldier or the heir to the throne? Busby-wearing Prince William blends in during horseback drill
That poor dog - the Irish wolfhound mascot - didn't look at all happy taking part in the parade!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Follow Friday: June 3, 2011
These are my recomendations for Follow Friday on Twitter today:
#FF @wildlife_uk "Rare and unusual wildlife sightings from around the UK!" http://www.wildlifesightings.co.uk/
#FF @InvasiveNotes "Sustainability, ecosystems invasive species,natural philosophy, history, politics & current events explained" Fab info!
#FF @lucianop "Exploring ways to use our minds efficiently." Follow for useful, inspiring tweets! Fab blog too: http://litemind.com/
#FF @amerimatryoshka About travel, history, and lots more. Fighter for UK Citizenship Equality (an issue we are fighting together).
#FF Welcome @GwynethPaltrow to Twitter!
#FF @SuzieMaxxedOut Follow Suzie for lots of friendly tweets about a variety of topics (books, movies, music, knitting, etc) Always upbeat.
#FF @Thames21 London's leading waterways charity http://www.thames21.org.uk/
#FF @Fab_after_Fifty "Passionate about making sure women over 50 make the best of their lives" Fab tweets! http://www.fabafterfifty.co.uk/
#FF @wildlife_uk "Rare and unusual wildlife sightings from around the UK!" http://www.wildlifesightings.co.uk/
#FF @InvasiveNotes "Sustainability, ecosystems invasive species,natural philosophy, history, politics & current events explained" Fab info!
#FF @lucianop "Exploring ways to use our minds efficiently." Follow for useful, inspiring tweets! Fab blog too: http://litemind.com/
#FF @amerimatryoshka About travel, history, and lots more. Fighter for UK Citizenship Equality (an issue we are fighting together).
#FF Welcome @GwynethPaltrow to Twitter!
#FF @SuzieMaxxedOut Follow Suzie for lots of friendly tweets about a variety of topics (books, movies, music, knitting, etc) Always upbeat.
#FF @Thames21 London's leading waterways charity http://www.thames21.org.uk/
#FF @Fab_after_Fifty "Passionate about making sure women over 50 make the best of their lives" Fab tweets! http://www.fabafterfifty.co.uk/
West Wing Week: May 27 - June 2, 2011
West Wing Week: 06/02/11 or "One Step at a Time"
This week, President Obama traveled to Joplin, Missouri to see the devastation first hand. He finished his week-long trip to Europe in Poland and on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery.
This week, President Obama traveled to Joplin, Missouri to see the devastation first hand. He finished his week-long trip to Europe in Poland and on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery.
Male names vs Female names in USA and UK
I've been meaning to write about this topic for a while and was reminded of it again recently when I saw The King's Speech, and the speech therapist, Lionel Logue, calls one of his son's by his name, Laurie. I bet a lot of Americans wondered about that.
Some popular first names for boys in the UK are more likely to be first names for girls in the USA.
Here are a few examples:
Laurie - male name in UK (short for Laurence)
Laurie - female name in USA
Terry - male name in UK (short for Terrence)
Terry - female name in USA
Hilary - male name in UK,
Hilary - female name in USA
Ashley - male name in UK
Ashley - female name in USA
There are also lots of examples of names that are used for both male/female although the female version is usually more popular in the USA:
Cameron
Andy
Billy
Jamie
Alex
Charlie
Drew
Some names are quite common in the UK but not in the USA:
Gillian or Jillian is a popular name for girls in the UK
Jill is more common in the USA
I'm sure there are lots more examples that I haven't thought of. If you can think of others, please leave a comment.
Some popular first names for boys in the UK are more likely to be first names for girls in the USA.
Here are a few examples:
Laurie - male name in UK (short for Laurence)
Laurie - female name in USA
Terry - male name in UK (short for Terrence)
Terry - female name in USA
Hilary - male name in UK,
Hilary - female name in USA
Ashley - male name in UK
Ashley - female name in USA
There are also lots of examples of names that are used for both male/female although the female version is usually more popular in the USA:
Cameron
Andy
Billy
Jamie
Alex
Charlie
Drew
Some names are quite common in the UK but not in the USA:
Gillian or Jillian is a popular name for girls in the UK
Jill is more common in the USA
I'm sure there are lots more examples that I haven't thought of. If you can think of others, please leave a comment.
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