All About My Movies (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
Russian Dolls (Cédric Klapisch, 2005) Entertainingly sweet romantic comedy sequel to L'auberge espagnole. Whereas the 2002 film centred on Barcelona, Russian Dolls takes us to Russia as our likeable protagonist Xavier (Romain Duris) tries to find out exactly what it is he wants from wmoen, and life. The parts of the film set in London were ridiculously picteresque and there were quite a lot...
Divers and Sundry (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago
The Lavender Hill Mob is a 1951 film that I bought as a part of this Alec Guinness box set for The Husband in my quest to keep him supplied with comedies that make for pleasant relaxation. I picked this particular one for tonight because, at 81 minutes, it's the shortest thing in the stack, and he wanted to make an early night of it. It's an Ealing Studios film directed by Charles Crichton , who also...
Times Online (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Lord Burns of Pitshanger in the London Borough of Ealing would not seem out of place in the script for Yes Minister. He has acquired the nickname “Teflon Terry” for his ability to flit, seemingly unaffected, from one sticky situation to another.
demography.matters.blog (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Over at my blog I've linked to a recent study by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, "The Future of Atlantic Canada: ealing with the Demographic Drought", by Amelia Demarco and Bradley George.CFIB members have identified several advantages to operating a business in Atlantic Canada. They include the ability to balance work and family life, the region’s proximity to the...
Business Blog Reviews (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Cooling Barnet City Engineering Ltd are air conditioning contractors that fit and supply the very best air conditioning units available and quality ventilation units. They are able to design, install, maintain or repair all types of aircon systems that you may currently be using, and also work with heat pump heating as well as ventilation and [...]
London Eater (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
If you follow this blog, you’ll know that I am only the biggest fan of this sushi bar located in Ealing Common, a convenient and frequent after work spot for me. It’s been about a year since I last wrote about it, and it’s time we revisit to find out if it’s still the best. I [...]
Pinay in States (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Since I came here in US, I always love to watch these shows such as Forensic Files, The Investigators, CSI, Haunting Evidence, Murder by the Book, and Masterminds. I find these shows very exciting, interesting, and also helpful as we learn how to defend ourselves and to learn more about forensic science. I always find it very entertaining too. Therefore, hubby told me, that maybe I could be a forensic...
Jake Weird (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
November 3rd, 2009: The photographers caught up with Reese Witherspoon walking to her car after shopping Tuesday afternoon. They asked her to confirm he engagement to Jake, but Reese remained tight-lipped throughout. "Gyllenhaal, 28, lived in Notting Hill with Miss Witherspoon, 32, while filming Prince of Persia. His only distraction was, as I disclosed last August, that he was the subject of...
LondonJazz (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
Soul band/ acid jazz pioneers Brand New Heavies -they started in the 1980's in Ealing - are out on the road. Here are the tour dates I find the enthusiasm of the young just so infectious. Like the sound of a good tight band like this ... Our youngest reviewer Adam Tait is very excited about their only London date tonight at Shepherds Bush Empire and he'll be out tonight reviewing for us. The band...
Gus Van Horn (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Hsieh on ObamaCare Another masterful piece by Paul Hsieh at Pajamas Media exposes ObamaCare as the dangeropus threat to our well-being that it is. This time, he notes its similarity to a plan already in place in the Bay State, and where such a plan is inexorably headed: rationing. [One proposed cost-control measure] would also create a dangerous incentive for physicians and hospitals to render as little...
A Foolish Interruption (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
As vaguely promised, this week's Trollied Tuesday is in honour of Fancyapint's Best London Pub of the Past 10 Years . Can pubs be understood in terms of music? I do hope so. If that is the case, then The Colton Arms may be compared to the best of Morrissey's work. ( Now My Heart is Full , seems to sum it up ideally) It will not be to everybody's taste, for sure; but to those who appreciate it, there...
Liberal Democrat Voice (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
Courtesy of the LibDems4Parliament website, here is the list of PPC selections closing this month: Ealing North – PPC (07 Nov 2009) Doncaster Central – PPC, Doncaster North – PPC, Don Valley – PPC (13 Nov 2009) Central Devon – PPC (13 Nov 2009) For further details on how you could become the Liberal Democrat prospective candidate in any [...]
Phil Taylor (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
On Wednesday night I went on Petrie Hosken’s show on LBC radio. They do a political hour at 8pm on a Wednesday. I was on with Ealing, Acton and Shepherd’s Bush MP Andy Slaughter and Hornsey and Wood Green MP Lynne Featherstone. We talked about new (and unwanted by me certainly!) powers [...]
OberonHouston (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
The following was sent to me by someone in the Ealing Conservative Association, it's a newsletter for Ealing Labour Councillors, the 'Leak Enquiry' piece is written by their Chief Whip: Yes, you've got it, that was leaked too! The image of a colander comes to mind...
Working Class Tory (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
From Hansard yesterday: Mr. Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP): I understand the point made by the hon. Member for Ealing, North (Stephen Pound) on the need for a society to be able to call itself civilised in the way in which it treats those who are guilty of serious crimes. I believe that a society that calls itself civilised must take account of the infinitesimal number of people who, despite...
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