Are You Watching The Race?

The US party nominations race is fascinating. It’s been years since we’ve been captivated by the presidential nominations on this side of the pond. Usually we wait until US voters have decided who’s actually running for the job of president before throwing a gaze across from time to time, ruminating on which nominee is going to be best for us (the rest of the world), but this time, the USA has two brilliant competitive races that are captivating our attention. [Read more]

Sir Edmund Hillary Dies

Sir Edmund Hillary has died. Aged 88 Sir Edmund died last night. He was the first man to climb the worlds highest mountain, Mount Everest. Sir Edmund Hillary had been suffering health problems since last April, apparently as the result of a fall in Nepal. New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark said that his death was a profound loss and described him as

“…an heroic figure who not only ‘knocked off’ Everest but lived a life of determination, humility and generosity.”

It’s sad to know that this brave man has now gone. Sir Edmund Hillary’s achievements show how the human spirit can endure the harshest conditions and still survive to help others who need help.

Sir Edmund Hillary

19 July 1919 - 10 January 2008

Is The Short Haul Commute Better

Research carried out by a UK travel related firm (I’ve still to find out which) has found that more British people are opting for a lifestyle where they work at home, but live in another country.

These lifestyle worshipers opt for living in different parts of Europe or even in North Africa and a commute to work via an airplane.

In an effort to improve their quality of life, see more of their family and get on the property ladder, these Britons are willing to put in up to 6 hours commuting from their chosen abodes to the UK’s major cities. [Read more]