Chile Earthquake, Google Person Finder, and Twitter

In response to the devastating 8.8 earthquake that hit Chile on Saturday, Google has activated a new app to help friends and relatives find each other. 

The format is simple, with the options:  ‘I’m looking for someone’ or ‘I have information…

Paralympic Games 2010 – Vancouver – 12-21 March

The Olympic Games provided plenty of thrilling entertainment, as well as a bittersweet mixture of success and tragedy.  Congratulations to all the medal-winners!

With the Olympic Games now coming to a close, we can look forward to the Paralympic Games, which…

Pack Away the SAD Lamp – Daylight is Increasing!

It’s almost March and we are truly fed up with winter and the lack of daylight and short, gloomy days. 

I don’t know of anyone who enjoys getting up in the dark and arriving home in the dark, do you? 

We…

Italy – Skiers May Face Jail for Triggering an Avalanche

The Italian government may introduce legislation to impose substantial fines and even jail terms for off-piste skiers, snowboarders and hikers who set off avalanches which result in deaths. 

Even if an avalanche is not triggered, those who ignore avalanche or other…

Madeira – Advice for Visitors Following Flash Floods

The recent horrifying flash floods and landslides on Madeira are now reported to have taken more than 40 lives and left more than 120 injured.  The death toll may continue to rise as an unconfirmed number of people are still feared missing.…

Shakhtar Donetsk v Fulham in Ukraine – 25 Feb 2010

Fulham FC travels out to the Ukraine to meet Shakhtar Donetsk in a UEFA Europa League football match at the Donbass Arena on Thursday, 25 February 2010.

Fans travelling out to support their team are advised to visit the Foreign…

Get Away Before Wintry Weather Drives You Crazy!

Yes, more snow and wintry weather is forecast here in the U.K.  It’s great if you like to go skiing or sledding, but most of us are fed up with it.  

Spring is on its way, hopefully, so hang in there…

Unirea v Liverpool in Bucharest – 25 Feb 2010

Liverpool FC travels out to Romania to play AFC Unirea Urziceni in a UEFA Europa League match at the Steaua Stadium in Bucharest on Thursday, 25 February 2010.

Reds fans travelling out to support the team should check their passport expiration date to ensure…

Pancake Day – Tuesday, 16 February 2010

Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day, Mardi Gras, and Carnival is celebrated throughout the world and known by many different names.  Pancake Day is traditionally celebrated in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States.

If you…

Happy Valentine’s Day!

This Sunday, 14 February 2010, is St. Valentine’s Day (just in case you had forgotten). 

Not all cultures recognise the occasion of course, but if you live in one that does we’d hate for you to be in the dog house for neglecting your significant other……