Current — The Royal Wedding

• Google's 3D Version Of London - The Royal Wedding Route

  On April 29, the eyes of the world will focus on London for the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. Read more

  The 15 march 2011 by   Gerard
  HUMOR, RANDOM, SOCIETY

• Fairy Liquid Honours the Royal Wedding in Soapy Style

  

  This post is for you, dear readers. Because I’m a little at a loss for words: inwardly chuckling, and yet slightly alarmed that I find this funny:... Read more

  The 22 february 2011 by   Claire
  LIFESTYLE, WEDDING

• The 5 Best (Current) Television Couples

  

  Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly and John Krasinski as Jim Halpert in THE OFFICE (Image Credit: NB)Summertime means wrapping up finales of some shows (like Glee), an... Read more

  The 23 may 2013 by   The Daily Quirk
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Median Home Prices Increase Again!

  

  Prince George’s County home prices are still the cheapest in the area but the prices are going up.  This time last year, the average home cost was $168k and jus... Read more

  The 14 may 2013 by   Ceemac126
  CURRENT, DESTINATIONS

• Game of Thrones: Seasone 3 Episode 307 “The Bear and The Maiden Fair” Recap

  

  Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Jamie Lannister in GAME OF THRONES (Image Credit: HBO)Jon Snow and Ygritte are getting to know each other better on the road to the... Read more

  The 13 may 2013 by   The Daily Quirk
  ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• The Top 10 Largest Planetary Moons

  

  We know that the Moon is the small sub planet in the Solar system which orbits the planets of Solar System. There is a big list of such moons in our solar syste... Read more

  The 07 may 2013 by   Atul Kumar Pandey
  CURRENT, TECH

• What Even is May Day About?!

  

  A few years ago, I'm pretty sure it was 2010, (but I could definitely be wrong) I was in Brighton celebrating my big sister's Hen Weekend casually walking... Read more

  The 01 may 2013 by   Coupleofidiots
  CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION, SOCIETY

• Game of Thrones: Season 3 Episode 305 “Kissed by Fire” Recap

  

  Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister in GAME OF THRONES (Image Credit: HBO)Prince Joffrey’s “dog” and the leader of the group of outlaws (the brotherhood), that... Read more

  The 29 april 2013 by   The Daily Quirk
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Book Review: The Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass

  

  The Elite (Image Credit: Keira Cass)Every once in a while I read a book that takes me by surprise, either by surpassing my expectations or by leaving me a littl... Read more

  The 17 april 2013 by   The Daily Quirk
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Arrow Season One & Two Spoiler Round-up!

  

  Stephen Ammell in ARROW (Image Credit: The CW)It will be two weeks before you get a new episode of the CW’s Arrow, Episode 20 “Home Invasion doesn’t air till... Read more

  The 11 april 2013 by   The Daily Quirk
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Book Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass

  

  The Selection (Image Credit: Kiera Cass)When it initially was released, The Selection was touted as “The Hunger Games meets The Bachelor.” That’s not quite it. Read more

  The 10 april 2013 by   The Daily Quirk
  BOOKS, CULTURE

• PGCo Real Estate Flipping

  

  Prince George’s County’s real estate is on the come up.  Median home prices have surged by $10k; 2012′s median price was $160k, today’s median price is... Read more

  The 02 april 2013 by   Ceemac126
  CURRENT, DESTINATIONS

• Why All the Fuss Over the Royal Baby?

  

  Prince William and Kate Middleton (Photo credit: Wikipedia)The other day I decided to watch one of the many morning news programs. Read more

  The 08 march 2013 by   Real Talk
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Hind Ki Rani

  

  There is nothing standard about the Royal Enfield Bullet “Standard 500″ apart from the engine. Marco Moller has poured his heart out in dressing the... Read more

  The 15 february 2013 by   Anoop Menon
  CURRENT, SELF EXPRESSION

• Canadian Super Bowl Ticket-Winner Denied Admission To U.S. For 1981 Drug...

  CBC reports that a Canadian man in his 50′s who won tickets to the Super Bowl was denied admission to the United States, because in 1981, when he was 19... Read more

  The 04 february 2013 by   Nottheworstnews
  CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• ‘Lesbian Chic’: Friend Or Foe?

  

  WHEN looked at from afar, the sweeping generalisations associated with androgyny conjure up an image of a female model sprawled across the glossy pages of Vogue... Read more

  The 01 february 2013 by   Sophieanne139
  CURRENT, LOVE & SEX, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• When Pussies Riot

  

  UNLESS you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll be aware of the worldwide media frenzy sparked by punk-rock collective Pussy Riot. Read more

  The 01 february 2013 by   Sophieanne139
  CURRENT, LOVE & SEX, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Sierra Madre Rose Float Recognized for Colorful Floral Presentation

  

  The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association won the Isabella Coleman Trophy for its entry, “The Sky’s the Limit!” encouraging spectators to let their imaginations... Read more

  The 03 january 2013 by   Lanewser
  COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY

• San Gabriel Centennial Rose Parade Float Wins Directors’ Trophy

  

  The City of San Gabriel Centennial float received the Director’s Trophy, helping to celebrate the city’s centennial with its first entry into the Rose Parade... Read more

  The 03 january 2013 by   Lanewser
  COMMUNITY, CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Newsweek: Moral Injury

  

  Tony Dokoupil writes in this issue of Newsweek about the “Moral Injury” our soldiers incur while at war. Studies now suggest that guilt may be a leading factor... Read more

  The 08 december 2012 by   Real Talk
  CURRENT, DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• London Chess Classic 2012

  Now and again this site alludes to my brief glory days as a chess player, or at least an avid chess follower. So yesterday I was pleased to be invited by... Read more

  The 08 december 2012 by   Charlescrawford
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Austalians With Bad Fake Accents Fool British Hospital Staff Into Thinking The...

  The Telegraph reports that two radio personalities from Australia were able to successfully call Kate Middleton’s nurse at a British hospital to get an update o... Read more

  The 05 december 2012 by   Nottheworstnews
  CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Cameron Fails Eccentric British Citizenship Test on Letterman Show

  

  Just don’t ask him what ‘Magna Carta’ means. Photo Credit: Flickr. The background Following his address to the UN assembly in New York City, during which he... Read more

  The 27 september 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• BBC Apologises to the Queen Over Abu Hamza Revelations, but Should They?

  

  The Queen: Did she speak out of turn on Abu Hamza? The background Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s stoic monarch, rarely expresses political opinions in public. Read more

  The 27 september 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• The Furore Over Topless Photos of the Duchess of Cambridge Reveals the...

  

  The Duchess of Cambridge on her wedding day. Audrey Pilato. http://www.flickr.com/photos/americanistadechiapas/5678661592/sizes/m/in/photostream/ Just when all... Read more

  The 18 september 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• 'Stop Hounding the Duchess of Cambridge'

  

  Topless photos causing furore amongst British media Read more

  The 17 september 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, MEDIA, SOCIETY

• London Paralympics 2012 Opening Ceremony is a Storm of Ideas

  

  Stephen Hawking at the Paralympics. Channel 4 The background The London 2012 Paralympics opened last night, with Professor Stephen Hawking as the guide. Read more

  The 30 august 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• The Biggest Fairytale Weddings of All Time

  

  Royal weddings can often be big, showy events — as seen by the widely viewed wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton last year. Here is a look at a... Read more

  The 23 august 2012 by   Infographixdirectory
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Prince Harry is Already the King of Awesome, After Naked Photos

  

  Prince Harry holds an eight week old puppy called Veyron during a visit to the charity Canine Partners Training Centre in Midhurst in Sussex. It’s just one of... Read more

  The 22 august 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Princes Behaving Badly

  

  waynehowes%20/%20Shutterstock.com"> Prince Harry with some clothes on. Photocredit: waynehowes / Shutterstock.com The background His Royal Highness Prince... Read more

  The 22 august 2012 by   Periscope
  CELEB, CURRENT, MEDIA, SOCIETY

• Royal Dog Scrap Rocks Royal Family

  

  A corgi dog. Photo credit: Tanakawho http://flic.kr/p/pdH5D The background Queen Elizabeth II’s corgis have reportedly attacked Princess Beatrice’s 11-year-old... Read more

  The 21 august 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Twitter, Piers Morgan and Kevin Pietersen: United in Solipsism

  

  Piers Morgan Piers Morgan is an England cricket fan. We know that, because he tells us so. Even though he lives and works in New York, he likes to remind us –... Read more

  The 15 august 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• What We Know About the Olympics Closing Ceremony: Spice Girls, One Direction, an...

  

  The Spice Girls will play at the Olympics Closing Ceremony The background The opening ceremony for the London Olympics was, by all accounts, a blinder, featurin... Read more

  The 10 august 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Team GB up and Running at London 2012 as Rebecca Adlington and Lizzie...

  

  The Daily Telegraph front page, 30 July 2012 The background There was a collective sigh of relief around Great Britain on Sunday as the much-hyped Team GB picke... Read more

  The 30 july 2012 by   Periscope
  OTHER SPORTS, SPORTS

• UK GDP Down Again, Recession Deepens – Chancellor George Osborne to Blame?

  

  Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne. Photo credit: altogetherfool The background The Office National Statistics’s first estimate of GDP in Q2 of 2012... Read more

  The 25 july 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Kate Middleton in New Photoshop Controversy Over Marie Claire Cover Shot

  

  Duchess of Cambridge on the cover of Marie Claire – sort of. The background The Duchess of Cambridge made her cover girl debut for Marie Clairemagazine – withou... Read more

  The 17 july 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Queen Elizabeth II to Shake Hands with Former IRA Commander Martin McGuinness

  

  Queen Elizabeth II. Photo credit: William Mary Law Library The background On the second day of her state visit to Northern Ireland today Queen Elizabeth II... Read more

  The 27 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Duchess of Cambridge Demoted? New Rules Say K-Mid Must Curtsy to ‘blood...

  

  Duchess of Cambridge: She may have her face on a plate, but she still has to curtsey. Photo credit: Americanistadechiapas The background Just because you’ve... Read more

  The 26 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Duchess of Cambridge Demoted? New Rules Say K-Mid Must Curtsey to ‘blood...

  

  Duchess of Cambridge: She may have her face on a plate, but she still has to curtsey. Photo credit: Americanistadechiapas The background Just because you’ve... Read more

  The 26 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Pixar’s Brave Sees Critics Ambivalent

  

  Merida, Brave’s feisty heroine. Photocredit; Publicity still The background Pixar’s Brave is out in America. It’s set in Scotland of the 10th... Read more

  The 20 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SOCIETY

• Yosuke Hasegawa’s ‘moneygrami’ – Where Art Meets Money

  

  By Yosuke Hasegawa Origami expert Yosuke Hasegawa really has taken the unofficial pub sport of folding banknotes to reveal funny faces and the like to the next... Read more

  The 08 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, HUMOR, SOCIETY

• What the Olympics Can Learn From the Queen’s Jubilee

  

  The London 2012 logo. Photo credit: Ben Sutherland, http://flic.kr/p/9wtYrg The background After the fuss and rain and triumphs of the Queen’s Diamond... Read more

  The 07 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY, SPORTS

• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert Heavy on Nostalgia, Say Critics

  

  Madness of the roof, Gary Barlow duetting with Cheryl Cole and hula-hooping Grace Jones wishing the Queen a happy birthday: What the critics made of the... Read more

  The 06 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SOCIETY

• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert Naff but Enjoyable, Say Critics

  

  Buckingham Palace, scene of the Diamond Jubilee concert photo: Bex.Walton The background The critics’ verdict on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert is in; and... Read more

  The 06 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• BBC Diamond Jubilee Coverage Slammed

  

  Celebrity interviews and 'inane' commentary: did the BBC make a right royal mess of the Thames pageant coverage? Read more

  The 06 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, MEDIA, SOCIETY

• The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Has Made Britain Happy Again

  

  The Royal Family on the river, celebrating the Jubilee: Photocredit: Ninian Reid http://flic.kr/p/cbfkH7 The background The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee... Read more

  The 06 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Scoped Out: Matthew Dearlove’s Mighty Fine Diamond Jubilee Special Edition...

  

  Queen's Lucha Libre Guard. Photo credit: Matthew Dearlove As flagged up by Periscope Post earlier this week, there’s plenty of pretty dodgy Diamond Jubilee... Read more

  The 01 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Prince Charles Reveals Unseen Family Footage

  

  Prince Charles and Princess Anne, buried in the sand: From the footage released by Prince Charles The background The Prince of Wales has released some hitherto... Read more

  The 01 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: Prince Charles Reveals Unseen Royal Family Footage

  

  Prince Charles and Princess Anne, buried in the sand: From the footage released by Prince Charles The background The Prince of Wales has released some hitherto... Read more

  The 01 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• What to Do If You’re a Republican Over the Jubilee Weekend

  

  The cover art for the Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen: Republicans to a fault The background So the Queen’s Jubilee is almost upon us, and the nation is... Read more

  The 01 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• What to Do If You’re a Republican Over the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Weekend

  

  The cover art for the Sex Pistols' God Save the Queen: Republicans to a fault The background So the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is almost upon us, and the nation... Read more

  The 01 june 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• What the Queen’s Role Means to Britain in Her Diamond Jubilee Year

  

  As the Diamond Jubilee weekend approaches, commentators discuss the meaning of the Queen and the monarchy. Read more

  The 31 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee: The Top Ten Items of Merchandise (including Coronation...

  

  London gears up for the Jubilee. Photo credit: fmpgoh The background In case you hadn’t already heard, the weekend of 2 June will be the Diamond Jubilee of Her... Read more

  The 30 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• How Much Will the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Cost Britain?

  

  The Queen: Costly? Photocredit: The Telegraph The background The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is a time for celebration. Surely? Well, the governor of the Bank of... Read more

  The 30 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• God Save the Queen, the Fascist Regime?

  

  Queen Elizabeth II. Photo credit: William Mary Law Library The British Monarchy may not be quite a fascist regime. But an apologist for tyrants? Perhaps. Read more

  The 29 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Viral Video: Cassetteboy Vs The Diamond Queen

  

  Queen Elizabeth II. Photo credit: UK Parliament For an entirely fresh (and irreverent) take on the Queen’s upcoming Diamond Jubilee, one need look no further... Read more

  The 28 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Should Britain Ditch the Royal Family?

  

  Diamond Jubilee raises Republican row photo: Bex.Walton The background As Britain prepares for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, not everyone is celebrating. Read more

  The 28 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Queen More Popular Than Ever as Diamond Jubilee Approaches

  

  The Queen and the Royal Family - excepting Prince Charles - are riding high on a wave of popularity. What's going on? Read more

  The 25 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Street Parties Near 10,000: Let’s Celebrate, Say (most)...

  

  Getting into the spirit of things: A jubilee party on a BMI flight. Photocredit: http://flic.kr/p/bw8ecf Karen V Bryan: The background We’re going to throw at... Read more

  The 23 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Scoped Out: Celebrities That Look Like Mattresses

  

  The background We’ve had Boris Johnson looking like an orangutang. David Mitchell looking like a koala. Benedict Cumberbatch looking like an otter. And Kim... Read more

  The 18 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CELEB, ENTERTAINMENT, HUMOR

• Who’s Coming to Queen Elizabeth’s Jubilee Lunch for Monarchs?

  

  The Queen: Lunch with the crowned heads of the world. Photocredit: The Telegraph The background Queen Elizabeth II is having a lunch for all the reigning (and... Read more

  The 18 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Twitter Tributes to Donna Summer, Disco’s Reigning Queen, Dead at 63

  

  Donna Summer, disco's last queen, died at 63. photo: Epiclectic Donna Summer, the last reigning queen of disco, died on 17 May after a battle with lung cancer.... Read more

  The 18 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Queen’s Speech 2012: Commentators Ask ‘Was That It?’, Accuse Coalition of...

  

  Queen's Speech 2012: Disappointing? The Background The Queen has delivered her 57th speech at the State Opening of Parliament in her diamond jubilee year – and... Read more

  The 09 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Argentina Enflames Falklands Tensions with Malvinas Olympic Training Spot

  

  Argentina's Olympic training advert shot in the Falklands enrages Britain. Argentina is again asserting its claim to disputed British territory the Falkland... Read more

  The 04 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Argentina Inflames Falklands Tensions with Malvinas Olympic Training Spot

  

  Argentina's Olympic training advert shot in the Falklands enrages Britain. The Background Argentina is again asserting its claim to disputed British territory... Read more

  The 04 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• The Queen in Portraits: Four Facts as New Royal Societ of Portrait Painters’...

  

  Queen Elizabeth II has sat for more portraits than any other monarch. photo: Kvasir79 The background It’s a big year for pictures of the Queen: As her Diamond... Read more

  The 03 may 2012 by   Periscope
  CULTURE, CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Royal Wedding Anniversary: Critics Agree Kate Middleton’s First Year as a Royal...

  

  The Duchess of Cambridge delivers her first public speech It’s official: the Duchess of Cambridge, formerly known as Kate Middleton, is a member of the Royal... Read more

  The 30 april 2012 by   Periscope
  CELEB, CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Wills and Kate, AKA the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Set to Celebrate First...

  

  The first year of marriage brought puppies, gun scandals and endless pregnancy rumours. Read more

  The 23 april 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• 100 Days to Go Till the Olympics: Is London Prepared, and Do We Care?

  

  Lord Coe: let the games begin! Photocredit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/worldeconomicforum/6766123949/sizes/m/in/photostream/ It’s 100 days until the Olympics... Read more

  The 18 april 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Pippa Middleton ‘gun’ Photograph Causes Tabloid Frenzy but Will Her Royal Hotnes...

  

  Pippa Middleton. Photo credit: chicagofabulousblog, http://flic.kr/p/9D1XZ1 It’s a tabloid editor’s dream: Pippa Middleton, AKA Her Royal Hotness, has been... Read more

  The 17 april 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Madonna Releases Twelfth Studio Album but is MDNA a Return to Form Or Simply...

  

  Madonna performs at the Super Bowl. Photo credit: Beacon Radio Her Madgesty is back! Queen of Pop Madonna has released her twelfth studio album, MDNA. Read more

  The 03 april 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SOCIETY

• Mirror, Mirror: Is This the Fairest Fairytale Film of All?

  

  The San Francisco traffic reflected in a Mirror Mirror advert featuring Lliy Collins and Julia Roberts. Photo credit: torbakhopper... Read more

  The 02 april 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, SOCIETY

• Are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Expecting a Baby, Trying for a Baby, Or...

  

  Prince William and Catherine, now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on the balcony at Buckingham Palace. Speculation is mounting that Kate Middleton is pregnan... Read more

  The 27 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Horseracing Fatalities at Cheltenham: Should the Sport of Kings Be Banned?

  

  The Cheltenham Gold Cup, 2010. Photocredit: Charles Dyer http://www.flickr.com/photos/charliedees/4529340036/sizes/z/in/photostream/ The Cheltenham Gold Cup is... Read more

  The 15 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Prince Harry Trip: Are Brits a Nation of Sycophants When It Comes to the Royal...

  

  Prince Harry. Photo credit: An Honorable German Harrymania continues, as the prince’s official 10 day tour to the Caribbean and South America comes to an end,... Read more

  The 13 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Obama Administration Praises ‘special Relationship’ Between US and UK Ahead of P...

  

  But does the 'special relationship' still exist between America and Britain? Read more

  The 12 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Prince Harry Wows the World; Beats Usain Bolt, and Even Dances Reggae

  

  Prince Harry. From the reggae video below. Prince Harry! The third-in-line to the throne (after his father, the Prince of Wales, and his elder brother, the... Read more

  The 08 march 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Going Underground: Are Urban Explorers Taking Freedom to Roam Too Far? Or is...

  

  The disused Aldwych Station. Photo credit: Annie Mole, http://www.flickr.com/photos/anniemole/5029006469/in/set-72157625044252934 Reports at the end of last wee... Read more

  The 26 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• PGCo, Did You Know…

  

  County speed cameras generate $2 million + since Sept. 2011, Massive Konterra development looking for tax breaks, Deal reached to buy back Disney property at... Read more

  The 24 february 2012 by   Ceemac126
  CURRENT, DESTINATIONS

• French Film The Artist Cleans up at the BAFTAs, Confirms Oscar Frontrunner Status

  

  The BAFTAs threw up very few surprises. In fact, some commentators found the results boringly predictable. Read more

  The 13 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Argentina to Lodge Protest with UN About Falklands Islands; Newspaper Calls...

  

  The President of Argentina. Photocredit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/expectativaonline/3604529765/sizes/z/in/photostream/ Argentina is going to lodge a... Read more

  The 10 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Queen Marks Accession Day Ahead of Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

  

  The Queen: Happy Accession Day. The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the British throne by rededicating herself to the public. Read more

  The 06 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• A Falsehood About a Knighthood: Goodwin Loses Knighthood, Knighthood Loses...

  

  Fred Goodwin: Where's my knighthood? Photocredit: PA It is now official: Fred “the Shred” Goodwin has been deprived of his gong. Sir Fred is no more. Read more

  The 06 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Prince William Arrives in Falkland Islands as War of Words Between Britain and...

  

  Who should have the Falkland Islands: Britain or Agentina? Read more

  The 03 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Wills and Kate Go Barking Mad for Royal Puppy; Will Royal Baby Follow?

  

  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have bought a puppy. The world speculates. Read more

  The 02 february 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, HOME, PETS, SOCIETY

• Who Snubbed the Queen’s Honours? Cabinet Office Forced to Reveal List of...

  

  The Queen. Roald Dahl, Francis Bacon and Lucien Freud all turned down the Queen, according to records released by the Cabinet Office on Wednesday – the... Read more

  The 26 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Revolution in Egypt: Tahrir Square, One Year On. What Happens Now?

  

  Protesters in Tahrir Square, in 2011. Photocredit lilianwagdy http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilianwagdy/6442996291/sizes/z/in/photostream/ It’s been a year... Read more

  The 26 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Welcome Back, Dolly! Gospel Comedy Joyful Noise Opens in the US

  

  Joyful Noise. Joyful Noise, the gospel choir movie musical with a $25 million budget, reached number four in the North American Box Office at the weekend –behin... Read more

  The 19 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC, SOCIETY, TV & VIDEO

• UK Prime Minister and Deputy PM Shoot Down Michael Gove’s Call for Public to Fun...

  

  Idea for the British public to pay for £60 million yacht for the diamond jubilee rejected. Read more

  The 16 january 2012 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• The Year in Social Media: Revolutions to Riots, Cyber-bullying to...

  

  Facebook: Still on top. Photo credit: Dave Rutt http://flic.kr/p/4kNMVu It’s been quite a year for social media: Sites such as Twitter and Facebook have been... Read more

  The 26 december 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Time’s Person of the Year: 'The Protester'

  

  Is the choice bang on the money? Or lame and non-committal? Read more

  The 14 december 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• On the Brink? British Embassy in Iran is Stormed; Are We Close to War?

  

  Relations with Iran are simmering. Could things get worse very quickly? Read more

  The 30 november 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Wills and Kate: Is the Duchess of Cambridge Pregnant – This Time?

  

  Prince William and Kate Middleton. Is she preggers? The media spotlights on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Kate Middleton’s pregnant! Really? Read more

  The 18 november 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, SOCIETY

• I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here: Fatima Whitbread Triumphs, Freddie Starr...

  

  Cockroaches: The real stars of I'm a Celebrity...? Photo credit: Matt Lemmon, http://flic.kr/p/4YKCh6ITV reality show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out... Read more

  The 14 november 2011 by   Periscope
  CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, SOCIETY, TV & VIDEO

• Is The Duchess of Cambridge Pregnant?

  

  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. About to be expecting, perhaps? Photocredit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp5eZeO5378 So, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge... Read more

  The 11 november 2011 by   Periscope
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• Time is Money in Justin Timberlake-starring In Time

  

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• Whip Rule Change Scandal Doesn’t Dull the Gleam of ‘the Richest Day in Racing...

  

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• New Whip Rules Anger Jockey Richard Hughes, Whip Racing World into a Frenzy

  

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• Amazon’s Kindle Fire Set to Launch

  

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• What Will the iPhone 5 Do, Look Like?

  

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