will these mass protests in the uk force an early general electioni see labour are making a real mess of things, that's why there's mass protests in the capital London , but some i spoke to think this could force the powers to call for an early general election? where i fear farage will get in power?
Musk Urges Mob to Overthrow the British GovernmentThis afternoon (Saturday 13th September) not content with sowing division in the US (I was about to write his own country and them remembered he is an immigrant to the US) Musk addressed by video link a loud and violent nationalist mob protesting in... See More »
14 - La Califfa - Hayley Westenra (Royal Albert Hall)1st heard from Sarah Brightman, this is right up there with other arias from those eras before our grandparents were born. You look down at all you see Throw your broken words at me A flower fair a whisper in the air Your heart is blind to all... See More » (1)
Carlo AcutisCarlo Acutis (3 May 1991 – 12 October 2006) was an English-born Italian Catholic teenager. He was known for his devotion to the Eucharist and his use of digital media to promote Catholic devotion. Born in London and raised in Milan, he developed an e... See More »
September 11th in HistoryWasn’t sure i should do one today…Sure others will post about that event though. …. September 11th ….1836 Register Office marriages were introduced in Britain. 1841 The London to Brighton commuter express train began regular service, taking... See More »
Will the "Block Everything" protests in France result in any policy change?Why do people say things they don't really mean, and how can autistic individuals navigate these social nuances effectively? How much might Black American Expat travel increase in the next 10 years? If I'm being bullied by feeling awkwardness,... See More »
September 10th in HistorySeptember 10th 1798 British Honduras defeats Spain in the Battle of St. George's Caye 1813 American naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry defeats the British in the Battle of Lake Erie 1891 Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-E, the most popular song in Victorian... See More »
London without the Tube is a nightmareThank goodness I work in walking distance from the train station. Queues for buses and taxis utterly nuts.
London Met Police arrest more than 800 people protesting against the Palestinian Action ban.What a waste of police time and resources. They could have been catching criminals and keeping the streets safe. Instead, they get to force elderly ladies to the ground.
September 7th in HistorySeptember 7th 1695: Henry Every Raids The Mughal Ship Ganj-i-SawaiEnglish pirate Henry Every raids the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai in the Indian Ocean. Referred to as the most profitable raid in piracy history, the attack earned Every the equivalent of... See More »
History September 5thSeptember 5th1174 Canterbury Cathedral was destroyed by fire. 1646 Following Cromwell's victory in the English civil war, the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury was abolished. 1666 The end of the Great Fire of London, that had started on 2nd... See More »
That Trump calls drug-trafficking suspects “terrorists” doesn’t change the rules for law enforcement.Trump’s killing of 11 alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers sets a dangerous precedent. Unless this dangerous precedent is condemned and curtailed, it will enable US authorities to summarily shoot anyone they choose. By Kenneth Roth/The Guardian... See More »
Spamming the Board 🌎 And Spanning the World...so you don't have to!The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog Alfred Hitchcocks 1927 silent film is on you tube..avoid the sepia/orange versions at all cost😬 #Horror suspense (1)
How can love feel so transformative that it makes ordinary moments seem extraordinary?Why do people who have never been in a relationship know better than people who are always in relationships? What triggers your rare moments of anger, and how do you balance it with the intensity of your love? How can relocating to a community with... See More »
Xi, Putin and Kim: behind the choreographed image that could symbolise a shift in the global balance of power.Xi, Putin and Kim: behind the choreographed image that could symbolise a shift in the global balance of power. By Justin McCurry)The Guardian Tue 2 Sep 2025 23.45 EDT In an unprecedented spectacle the leaders of Russia, China and North Korea led a... See More »
September 2nd in History2il o Fedi 2nd September1666 The Great Fire of London began in a baker's shop in Pudding Lane, and rapidly spread throughout the city, destroying most of London's buildings and houses. Although 13,000 buildings were destroyed in the four-day blaze... See More » (1)
August 31st in HistoryAugust 31st 1848 Accurate and scientific ' state of the weather' reports were first published by Charles Dickens's newspaper - The Daily News. 1888 The body of Mary Ann 'Polly' Nichols, the first victim of Jack the Ripper, was found mutilated... See More »
Do you think that sometimes silence can be more revealing than any words?Why would my new boyfriend constantly want to be around me and also be so adamant to get me to move in with him right away? What personal philosophy helps you navigate the commercial realities of writing and design while staying true to your mission... See More »
August 29th in HistoryAugust 29th1831 Michael Faraday successfully demonstrated the first electrical transformer at the Royal Institute, London. 1833 Legislation to settle child labour laws was passed in England. The legislation was called the 'Factory Act'. 1842 The... See More »
Tell me again how only Americans have any business complaining about Donald TrumpTrump, With Tariffs and Threats, Tries to Strong-Arm Nations to Retreat on Climate Goals The president has made no secret of his distaste for wind and solar in America. Now he’s taking his fossil fuel agenda overseas. By Lisa Friedman Reporting... See More »
When will humanity realize that collective guilt or punishment will get them nowhere?What was the one item you always made sure to have with you when heading to a client site at Bain? What does it mean if someone tells you to 'take care' after a text message? Does it show that they care about you and want you to look after yourself?... See More »
Netanyahu: If terrorists butchered 15,000 in the UK, would you say, ‘we should give them a state next to London’?https://jihadwatch.org/2025/08/netanyahu-if-terrorists-butchered-15000-in-the-uk-would-you-say-we-should-give-them-a-state-next-to-london
August 26th in HistoryAugust 26th Joan of Arc's arrival in the outskirts of Paris In preparation for an attack on Paris , part of Charles VII 's campaign to drive the English from French soil, Joan of Arc and her soldiers reached the city's outskirts on this day in... See More »
