Que paso?
Nigel,an english speaking parrot missing for four years,is returned speaking spanish to his original owner.
Tunnel vision.
The International community has pledged more money than Gaza requested to rebuild after the war with Israel.Benjamin Netanyahu is reluctant to lift Israel’s blockade,fearing construction material would be diverted to create new tunnels.
Sotto voce Ben.
In a class of his own,celebrated opera tenor Ben Heppner to play Isidor Straus in the upcoming Canadian production of the musical ” Titanic”.
Big shot.
PM seeks to deploy F-18’s to avoid ground combat with ISIS.
“You say you’re between Iraq and a hard place Stephen,but we need answers.”
Tom Mulcair tries to get clarification from the government on Canada’s military deployment in Iraq.
“Guid news.They voted yes.”
The Royal and Ancient golf club of St. Andrews have voted to allow women to become members.
Carbolic Cumberland. [Washing away the stains of history]
A statue of soap in Cavendish Square, known as ‘Sweet William’ to the English, ‘Stinking Wullie’ to the Scots, and ‘ The Butcher of Culloden’ to both, is crumbling as Scotland votes on independence.
“Franklin my dear, I don’t give a damn”
Canadian Prime Minister Harper hopes the discovery of the Franklin expedition ship will establish Canadian sovereignty in the North. Meanwhile Russian President Putin has made icebreakers, planted flags and established outposts.
Wine not!
Contrary to expectations,a recent poll showed that 71% of French claim to know very little about wine!
Master–Mistress
Judith Weir will succeed Sir Peter Maxwell Davies as the first ever woman appointed ‘Master of the Queen’s Music’.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 