New antiques shop is 'beyond gorgeous' Sep 5, 2008
The BG logo pays homage to the vintage GB (Great Britain) automobile decal. Levis says he was an obsessive-compulsive collector in London and brought back so many pieces that I consider staggeringly gorgeous, such as a Biedermeier Secr. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Big Bear Lake Rotary Club sponsors the annual... Jul 4, 2008
In the United States, Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks and festivals with patriotic accents and overtones, and Big Bear Valley really knows how to do it up. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Even the Queen is feeling the crunch as Jun 28, 2008
" That's hilarious. Royal finances are more transparent and give better value for money than the elected bit of the Government. william Haines, northwood, The Queen is glorious and worth every pennyAlbert Cooper, Norwich, NorfolkSurely the amount of tourism revenue and associated tax would more than cover the 40 million. Just having the monarchy in this country must generate attract an enormous number of foreign tourists.Michael, London, She should get down to B&Q and organise a bit of DIY -... (Times Online)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Jun 12, 2008
A painful debate in Great Britain concerns areas that may as well be off-limits to citizens who do not heed Islamic laws. 750. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Priest collects wisdom from multiple magi Jan 10, 2008
Horsehair figures from Chile share cabinet space with representations in porcelain from Sicily, crystal from Ireland, olive wood from Bethlehem, clay from Great Britain, straw and metal from the Philippines and mussel shells from Cape May. A handful of fancy collectibles by Lennox, Boehm and Lladro co-exist peacefully with humble kings of bread dough, candy, cornstalks, animal bones and papier-mache. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Private Company Accepts Google Lunar X Prize Challenge Dec 7, 2007
As a newly established lunar enterprise based in the Isle of Man located just off the west coast of Great Britain Odyssey Moon's inaugural mission will involve a small robotic lander designed to deliver scientific, exploration and commercial gear to the surface of the Moon. Odyssey Moon officials are set to reveal that its prime contractor for building their Moon landing equipment is MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd (MDA) of Canada. (Space.com)
Top UK Exports & Imports Aug 27, 2007
With a population of some 61 million, the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland (also referred to as Britain) exported US$53. 4 billion worth of merchandise to the United States in 2006, up 4. (Suite101.com)
RETIRE OVERSEAS on $19/day! Two FREE Reports! Aug 18, 2007
electronics in Taiwan, clothing in Hong Kong, leather goods in Morocco, gemstones in Brazil and Colombia, antique furniture and paintings in Great Britain, horses in Ireland, blankets in Mexico, leather goods in Uruguay, watches in Switzerland, the list goes on and on ... Writing from Great Britain, the Greek Islands, Hong Kong, China, North America, France, Ecuador, Belize, Ireland, the South Pacific, and dozens of other areas around the world, these correspondents make sure you have the... (Newsmax)
Charles buys a Scottish palace for 45 million Jun 28, 2007
Great Britain was only 47 years old when work began on Dumfries House. The 5th Earl of Dumfries, a distinguished soldier, engaged the prominent Scottish architect, William Adam, to build him a house to match his social position. (This is London)
Sgt. Pepper at 40, from A to Z May 31, 2007
J - June 1 and 2, 1967: Release dates for Sgt. Pepper in Great Britain and the United States, respectively. K - Keyboards: A variety of keyboards are played on the album, including piano, Hammond organ, organ, harmonium, harpsichord, Virginal (a miniature harpsichord), pianette, Mellotron (tape loops played by a keyboard) and tapes of steam organs and calliopes. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Small town tour of Kentucky Mar 31, 2007
She has stayed at the Versailles horse farm of former U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain Will Farish on previous private visits to the United States and has seen thoroughbreds in Paris. As they say in Paris Kentucky, that is it's all about horses, history and hospitality. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sale: That's what's new, pussycat Feb 4, 2007
The 66-year-old Welsh-born Grammy winner who can still pack a venue with screaming women purchased the midcentury-style house in 1981 as a place for his parents and sister to stay when visiting from Great Britain. The pop star moved to the U.S. in 1974, when he bought himself a different Bel-Air home that once belonged to Dean Martin and is now owned by Nicolas Cage. (Los Angeles Times)
Tasks to get the pulse racing Jan 3, 2007
The Dinner Date challenge will see housemates including former Miss Great Britain Danielle Lloyd and Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty pairing with the person they find most attractive. They will be fitted with special heart-rate monitors and must seduce, flirt and do whatever it takes to get their partners pulse rates soaring. (The Sun)
Last-gasp saloon: Paid leave and free patches for smokers in year ... Jan 2, 2007
from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. Last-gasp saloon: Paid leave and free patches for smokers in year of the ban. (Independent)
