Only here in the UK can we have flood warnings alongside Droughts and hosepipe bans!
Even after a couple of weeks of rain that has resulted in some flooding in areas, some areas of the UK are still being warned about the water shortage.
Makes me wonder how much water is being lost in this country through leaks in the mains etc, would love to see some official figures of the amount of water wasted through these leaks.
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Petrol Panic in UK!
The last week in the UK as seen panic over the idea of a possible petrol shortage. This panic has led to queueing at petrol station forecourts and stations running out of fuel, in one case it even led to a woman suffering serious burns after decanting fuel in her own kitchen.
Even though no strike action is yet confirmed, Britons do love to panic and create drama, it makes them feel like they have important stuff to do. Looking at it logically, if everyone was just sensible then the chances of running out of fuel would be lower than everyone stocking up on fuel "just in case".
With this coalition governments lack of leadership skills, they have done very little to dispel the panic. One MP even suggested storing fuel at our homes! Talk about the blind, leading the blind!
Even though no strike action is yet confirmed, Britons do love to panic and create drama, it makes them feel like they have important stuff to do. Looking at it logically, if everyone was just sensible then the chances of running out of fuel would be lower than everyone stocking up on fuel "just in case".
With this coalition governments lack of leadership skills, they have done very little to dispel the panic. One MP even suggested storing fuel at our homes! Talk about the blind, leading the blind!
Thursday, 22 March 2012
UK Petrol Prices
The price of fuel in the UK whether it be petrol or diesel is disgustingly high. I'm paying nearly £1.48p per litre, and it still seems to be going up!
Recently the government released their latest budget, in it they had the chance of delaying the planned 3p a litre rise later in the year, but they chose not to help the vast majority of families and people in this country who use their cars regular. Many of us cannot rely on public transport, often its unreliable or not in plentiful supply so have to rely on our own vehicles
The coalition government have decided to go ahead with the planned fuel duty rise later in the years. They tried to wash over the fact by going on and on about raising the tax threshold, but in reality what they were doing was giving with one hand and taking back with the other.
With a large percentage of fuel prices going to fuel duty, this government has the power to help the people who need the fuel but chose not to. I hope this year we see the return of blockades and protests all over their country, its the only way the David Cameron will have to confront the issue and do something about it.
Recently the government released their latest budget, in it they had the chance of delaying the planned 3p a litre rise later in the year, but they chose not to help the vast majority of families and people in this country who use their cars regular. Many of us cannot rely on public transport, often its unreliable or not in plentiful supply so have to rely on our own vehicles
The coalition government have decided to go ahead with the planned fuel duty rise later in the years. They tried to wash over the fact by going on and on about raising the tax threshold, but in reality what they were doing was giving with one hand and taking back with the other.
With a large percentage of fuel prices going to fuel duty, this government has the power to help the people who need the fuel but chose not to. I hope this year we see the return of blockades and protests all over their country, its the only way the David Cameron will have to confront the issue and do something about it.
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
George Washington Chicken Nugget fetches $8,100!
Yes, that title is correct, a chicken nugget resembling the former president of the US George Washington sold for over $8,000.
Why would anyone want to buy the nugget is beyond me, what are they going to do with it?
Talk about more money then sense, I just shook my head when I read about it. I wonder how many more celebrity resembling nuggets and food items will appear on auction sites now. I'm sure a charity would have benefited from the money more than this person needed an oddly shaped chicken nugget
There are some strange people in the world, this is the proof!
Why would anyone want to buy the nugget is beyond me, what are they going to do with it?
Talk about more money then sense, I just shook my head when I read about it. I wonder how many more celebrity resembling nuggets and food items will appear on auction sites now. I'm sure a charity would have benefited from the money more than this person needed an oddly shaped chicken nugget
There are some strange people in the world, this is the proof!
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Another Stricken Cruise liner!
Only weeks after that terrible disaster with the sunken cruise liner the Costa Concordia, this week another ship in that fleet of Costa cruises caught fire and was stuck in the middle of the Indian Ocean. There were over 600 passengers on board the Costa Allegra who had to cope with no lights, air conditioning and only basic provisions to eat.
Who would now seriously want to take a cruise with this company? I dare say that these two incidents will have a knock on effect on the cruise industry as a whole, as many people will think twice before booking a cruise.
I never really liked the idea of a cruise, never appealed to me being restricted to a ship for hours on end. That idea would be even worse if I was stuck on the ship because there had been a fire on board.
Who would now seriously want to take a cruise with this company? I dare say that these two incidents will have a knock on effect on the cruise industry as a whole, as many people will think twice before booking a cruise.
I never really liked the idea of a cruise, never appealed to me being restricted to a ship for hours on end. That idea would be even worse if I was stuck on the ship because there had been a fire on board.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Transgender Children!
Just watching a morning TV show when they started a debate about trans gender children. Apparently the medical professions now recognise this and diagnose it as well. I was very shocked at this as I really think that at 8 years old, a child has not developed as a person enough to be categorised. I really think that children can experiment and be curious but its just to young to say that they were born with the wrong body!
The parent involved in the debate then bought her son on stage who was dressed as a girl, I found it slightly disturbing if I'm honest. The child made what seemed to be a mother prepared speech about being happy etc, I couldn't help feeling pity towards this child and anger at his parents.
I cant believe that people feel that its right to parade their children like this and encourage them to act and dress like the opposite age. When these children get older I support them to make their own decisions and show them selves as an individual, but 8 years old is far to young. In my opinion any mother who encourages their child to follow the road of the opposite sex are severely letting that child down.
The parent involved in the debate then bought her son on stage who was dressed as a girl, I found it slightly disturbing if I'm honest. The child made what seemed to be a mother prepared speech about being happy etc, I couldn't help feeling pity towards this child and anger at his parents.
I cant believe that people feel that its right to parade their children like this and encourage them to act and dress like the opposite age. When these children get older I support them to make their own decisions and show them selves as an individual, but 8 years old is far to young. In my opinion any mother who encourages their child to follow the road of the opposite sex are severely letting that child down.
Sunday, 12 February 2012
Newspapers and Hacking Allegations
Wow, its really dragging itself out isn't it, the enquiry into press intrusion and phone hacking has been ongoing for such a long time I have even forgot when it started!
All the enquiry seems to be about is passing the blame to someone else, one of the most overused phrases of the enquiry seems to be " not too the best of my knowledge"!
Its seems like this hacking was widespread and many celebrities were affected but lets face it, many of them wanted and needed the publicity. Some of these celebrities would be really upset if the media didn't chase them for stories, they love the publicity.
All the enquiry seems to be about is passing the blame to someone else, one of the most overused phrases of the enquiry seems to be " not too the best of my knowledge"!
Its seems like this hacking was widespread and many celebrities were affected but lets face it, many of them wanted and needed the publicity. Some of these celebrities would be really upset if the media didn't chase them for stories, they love the publicity.
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
UK Winter Weather
It makes me laugh watching the TV regarding this cold wintry spell the weathers going through at the moment. We do like to panic and worry don't we! I have seen councils having to reassure people that they have plenty of salt for the roads and so on. Its only a short wintry spell, its hardly like we have had an artic winter! British people love to worry about things and secretly enjoy making contingency plans in case the worst happens, lets just get on with it and stop worrying about the what ifs!
Sunday, 15 January 2012
Car Insurance Dodgers
I hate paying car insurance as much as anyone else but I pay it because I have to, I wouldn't think of driving my car without valid insurance. I have just been reading that us honest people, the ones who pay for insurance on our cars pay a higher premium to compensate for those who don't bother with insurance. That stinks doesn't it, just because others can't be bothered to insure their cars we have to pay.
Saturday, 24 December 2011
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Trolley Rage! I hate shopping!
Walking around my local supermarket, I didn't realise how competitive and dangerous people can become, all to get a bargain. It was trolley against trolley as these people were just oblivious to anyone around them, all they could focus on was the sale rail.
I always thought that we lived in a civilised society, I think I must have been wrong. The sight of these people shoving and pushing each other so that could grab a handful of cheaper clothing was nothing short of embarrassing. Scavengers, that's what they were, every single one of them. The shop manager must have sat in his office, watching these people on the shops security cameras laughing his socks off at their desperate scavenging.
For me when I need to go shopping, I go straight in get what I want and get out of the shop. If I can get something a bit cheaper that's great, but I wouldn't degrade myself like these people did to get myself at the front of the queue for a bargain.
I always thought that we lived in a civilised society, I think I must have been wrong. The sight of these people shoving and pushing each other so that could grab a handful of cheaper clothing was nothing short of embarrassing. Scavengers, that's what they were, every single one of them. The shop manager must have sat in his office, watching these people on the shops security cameras laughing his socks off at their desperate scavenging.
For me when I need to go shopping, I go straight in get what I want and get out of the shop. If I can get something a bit cheaper that's great, but I wouldn't degrade myself like these people did to get myself at the front of the queue for a bargain.
Monday, 5 December 2011
People moaning about Christmas
Walking around the shops recently I couldn't help but hear people moaning about Christmas. They were moaning about the all the fuss and cost just for one day of the year, yet there they were trolleys full of trees and decorations in the scrum of a supermarket! I agree that Christmas is over hyped and over commercialised, but that is only because deep down we enjoy it and with all the doom and gloom around, too right we should all enjoy it.
Christmas shouldn't be about the biggest tree with the most amount of lights as possible, nor should it be about expensive presents. Really it should be about getting together with family and friends and being grateful for the chance of being together. Forget about the stresses of everyday life, and for one day enjoy being together. If you feel the need to spend a handful of cash to decorate to get in the festive mood then do it, Christmas is the one day when we can all forget our troubles and celebrate.
Christmas shouldn't be about the biggest tree with the most amount of lights as possible, nor should it be about expensive presents. Really it should be about getting together with family and friends and being grateful for the chance of being together. Forget about the stresses of everyday life, and for one day enjoy being together. If you feel the need to spend a handful of cash to decorate to get in the festive mood then do it, Christmas is the one day when we can all forget our troubles and celebrate.
Friday, 28 October 2011
UK Members of Parliment
I'm not someone who really follows politics or really worries about what they are doing, but recently UK MP's are in the media for non-political reasons. All of these MP's and political hanger ons really grate on my nerves recently. These people have been elected by the general public, yet they really believe that they are naturally a class above us all, with this they often push rules and laws to the limit.
When this government first took control, they bleated on about honesty and how they were going to stop tax fraud, dishonesty, their big society idea and so on. Yet, since they came in to power all we seem to read is about them dishonestly claiming expenses, not paying enough taxes etc. We have even had the business secretary Vince Cable get caught out with an unpaid VAT bill. It really does undermine everything that this government has preached about.
How do they have the face to tell us one thing, when quite clearly they are doing the opposite of what they are saying. Why do they think that they can get away with it, when they are in the public eye and are obviously going to be scrutinised. These people should be grateful and honoured for being elected and not throw it back in the voters face by being shown in scandalous ways.
This coalition governments motto should be Do as we say and not as we do, this way we may be able to get some honesty and pride back in the general population.
When this government first took control, they bleated on about honesty and how they were going to stop tax fraud, dishonesty, their big society idea and so on. Yet, since they came in to power all we seem to read is about them dishonestly claiming expenses, not paying enough taxes etc. We have even had the business secretary Vince Cable get caught out with an unpaid VAT bill. It really does undermine everything that this government has preached about.
How do they have the face to tell us one thing, when quite clearly they are doing the opposite of what they are saying. Why do they think that they can get away with it, when they are in the public eye and are obviously going to be scrutinised. These people should be grateful and honoured for being elected and not throw it back in the voters face by being shown in scandalous ways.
This coalition governments motto should be Do as we say and not as we do, this way we may be able to get some honesty and pride back in the general population.
Wednesday, 12 October 2011
Blackberry Users Moaning
These past few days in the media, everyone has been moaning and whinging at how put out they have been because of the blackberry network being down, how boring!
Are these peoples lives so connected to a text message that its a disaster when they cant use the system. Haven't they heard of a phone call, or PC so that they can email them? With all these technological advances in the world, mankind have become more and more dependent on technology rather than themselves.
With all the disasters and problems in the world, is a mobile phone that important? No it isn't, get a grip, theres more important things to worry about
Are these peoples lives so connected to a text message that its a disaster when they cant use the system. Haven't they heard of a phone call, or PC so that they can email them? With all these technological advances in the world, mankind have become more and more dependent on technology rather than themselves.
With all the disasters and problems in the world, is a mobile phone that important? No it isn't, get a grip, theres more important things to worry about
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
TV ' Reality and Talent Shows'
At the moment as soon as one of these programs finish, another starts again. Am I the only person who has had enough of the same old stories, same old heartfelt pleas and freakier than ever contestents. Its boring , predictable, uninspiring and quite frankly rubbish.
These formats barely change from series to series, occasionally a presenter may be changed to try and breathe life into something well past its best before date! Surley this isnt the best people can come up with when designing TV shows. It must be time for something new, fresh and exciting. Surely thats what people want when turning the TV on
The general public who go on these shows, so desperate for fame, act as freaky and outrageous as possible all in the hope of being 'noticed'. I do notice them, but not in a good way, its more of a pitiful way. I really fear what little limits some people have, when it comes to doing something to become famous.
Surely people should be watching programmes featuring people with talent rather than shows focusing on people with little or no talent at all.
These formats barely change from series to series, occasionally a presenter may be changed to try and breathe life into something well past its best before date! Surley this isnt the best people can come up with when designing TV shows. It must be time for something new, fresh and exciting. Surely thats what people want when turning the TV on
The general public who go on these shows, so desperate for fame, act as freaky and outrageous as possible all in the hope of being 'noticed'. I do notice them, but not in a good way, its more of a pitiful way. I really fear what little limits some people have, when it comes to doing something to become famous.
Surely people should be watching programmes featuring people with talent rather than shows focusing on people with little or no talent at all.
Sunday, 25 September 2011
Rip off lending companies
Something that really annoys me lately are these companies are offering loans and cash advance, they are on TV adverts, newspapers and even on the high street. These companies try to entice people to borrow through catchy adverts and the promise of cash quickly.
I understand the need for money lenders, but I find it hard to understand how these companies are allowed to charge APR rates of over 1700%! I just feel that in these difficult times, with cuts being made everywhere, that this type of loan is dangerous for low earners who are struggling.
I would like banks to be prepared to lend small amounts of money to people with lower credits rating, in the hope to steer them away from these lending companies who cash in on them.
I understand the need for money lenders, but I find it hard to understand how these companies are allowed to charge APR rates of over 1700%! I just feel that in these difficult times, with cuts being made everywhere, that this type of loan is dangerous for low earners who are struggling.
I would like banks to be prepared to lend small amounts of money to people with lower credits rating, in the hope to steer them away from these lending companies who cash in on them.
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