Leo & Karen’s California View – April 2012
PAUL WRIGHT has once again taken the helm as President of the BABCLA (British American Business Council Los Angeles) a position he held from 2005-2007. He stepped down after the highly successful BABC Transatlantic Conference in LA featuring 51 leading speakers. Details can be seen at www.babc2007.com The BABC is a vitally important organization that [...]
Sandra’s Taste of Britain – May 2012
“To eat is human; to digest, divine” – Charles T Copeland I RECENTLY hosted a tea party for some of my British friends (… five English, and one Scot!!!) and we had a good old natter and chin wag; it’s so traditional, we’ve all been over here for years but still enjoy the custom! [...]
Union Jack’s Sporting Roundup April 2012
England Conclude Pakistan Series, Commence Sri Lankan Tour ENGLAND concluded their series in Abu Dhabi against Pakistan, losing the Test series 3-0, but winning the ODIs series 4-0. The tour finished with three Twenty20 matches which England won 2-1. Pakistan won the first game by eight runs. Pakistan 144-6 at 20 overs. England 136-6 at [...]
Eastender’s Monthly Update — April 2012
IN THE SQUARE, the more things change, the more they stay the same (ain’t it the truth) … The Mitchells have trouble with the truth: Ben’s exaggerations to DI Marsden have put Phil in jail good an proper. And as he sits there he is refusing to see Shirley, thinking her disloyal because she knew [...]
Coronation Street Monthly Update April 2012
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Sandra’s Taste of Britain – April 2012
“I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips Straining upon the start. The game’s afoot. Follow your spirit, and, upon this charge Cry God for Harry, England and St George” William Shakespeare, Henry V AAAH TO be in England now that Spring is here … not sure if that is the same anymore [...]
Books Review March 2012
IN MY search for future titles for my book review column, I check with various sources. The Silver Needle Murder was literally put into my hands from the owner of Shamrock & Thistle, a British/Irish grocery, gift shop and tearoom The Sussex Teapot on Valley View Street in Garden Grove at the Bridgecreek Business Park. [...]
Great British Cars – March 2012
PART TWO MINI SAGA CONTINUED IN LAST month’s column you’ll remember I’d been told that I would have to pay $3,400 for a clutch repair when I was previously told my Mini was fully warranted. Well I baulked at that and told them I would take it elsewhere as $3,400 seemed damn steep for a [...]
The Florida Page – March 2012
MOST BRITS don’t celebrate St Patrick’s Day by swilling green beer and indulging in all the fake Irishness that erupts here. We respect Irish people too much … you know, the real ones with Irish accents and Irish passports! But if you do head out to an Irish pub to celebrate, as I have over [...]
British Pound Exchange Rate
