The countryside is in crisis. But for once it isn't the threat of disease to livestock, the purchasing power of the supermarkets or house building plans that is ruining rural England. It is the extinction of that species so integral to a thriving village life - the eligible young woman. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
Certainly shaping my life as a current day Anglo-Saxon (Born to English parents in England), and laying the basic history of everyone who ever migrated from England, to the Americas, Australia, and to other places picked by DAVEtheFISH 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share science |
Dan Seals, brother of Jim Seals of Seals & Croft blessed us with a lot of great music. As England Dan and John Ford Coley he gave us the classic ""I'd Really Love to See You Tonight". He was also extremely successful as a solo country artist. picked by bernardblack 8 months ago 2 comments edit related share entertainment |
University of Exeter archaeologists have discovered a Roman fort in South East Cornwall, England. Dating back to the first century AD, this is only the third Roman fort ever to have been found in the county. The team believes its location, close to a silver mine, may be significant in shedding light on the history of the Romans in Cornwall. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share world |
As regions go, they could hardly be more different. 1 comments edit related share plime.comThe South-West of England is famous for its rolling countryside, beaches and cream teas, while the West Midlands is the country's urban and manufacturing heartland. But a study has shown that both areas share a common problem - bulging waistlines. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago |
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Fears have been raised over strains of drug-resistant gonorrhoea that have emerged in England and Wales. picked by Ankabout 5 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Santas in England are being told to shape up and lose those extra pounds to set a good example for the children, since we all know that the reason for the increase in obesity is because of Santa Claus. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 5 comments edit related share plime.com |
They are trying this in the US, but it looks like they've succeeded in England. Effective Feb. 16th, it will be a crime, punishable for up to 10 years for taking a picture or otherwise eliciting information on people in the armed forces. picked by bernardblack 9 months ago 13 comments edit related share plime.com |
He was riding in Lake Pontchartrain with a companion when they both fell into the strong current water. She made it to a pylon, but he did not survive. Hill spent much of his time since Hurricane Katrina helping rebuild the homes of family members. picked by Moe 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
A newborn piglet was rescued from an untimely death on the road -- and the slaughterhouse -- when a driver found it in central England. Staffers there said they believe it was born in a truck that was hauling its mother and then rolled off. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, similar to the US Blue Angels or Thunderbirds may be banned from participating in the 2012 Olympics to be held in England, because they are "too British and might offend some foreigner." picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 6 comments edit related share plime.com |
Happy Early 4th of July. Just Remember What We Are Really Celebrating! picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago 15 comments edit related share entertainment |
England's qualification for the World Cup finals has prompted celebrations in South Africa among the organisers and local football fans. Those planning the 2010 tournament are relieved because they know England supporters will come in huge numbers and spend plenty. The fans are delighted because they are desperate to see the players they watch on TV every week in the flesh and on South African so... read full post picked by ruthstark 2 months ago 0 comments edit related share sports |
A group of ladies in England have knitted their entire village - to scale. 3 comments edit related share plime.com...every inch of this village - Mersham, in Kent - has been lovingly knitted by a small group of very twinkly ladies who started 23 years ago with a couple of cottages and some pigs, and ended up creating more than 60 properties, complete with bins, outdoor loos, gas tanks, cars and even a smart red telephone box. picked by bingo 6 months ago |
A local in the bar told him and his friends to stop singing and shot him in the thigh with a pistol when they carried on. 1 comments edit related share sports*i love the sports* picked by bornbad 5 months ago |
England is competing with Florida more and more. Man at a pub gets pissed off when the cricket game is turned off right before the ending. He lights up in protest. Refuses to put it out, staff presses "panic button" and riot police in full gear show up. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
This week Natural England officially deemed the ring-necked parakeet a pest. It is a non-native bird which can wreck havoc. Some are stating that calling the non-native bird a pest is akin to making different races eat at separate dining establishments. picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
New details of a buried ancient Roman town in England are being revealed for the first time using the latest technology. The newly uncovered features include street grids, clustered public buildings such as temples and baths, the town’s water supply system and possibly a large theater. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
You won't believe the regulations that the UK is imposing on the once world famous pubs of England. Sad. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
Jeremy <ha ha> Clarkson of <giggle> TopGear published his <chuckle> bank account info to prove that <chortle> the fear over the loss of <snicker> the private data disc in England <guffaw> was overblown. He was proven <tehee> wrong when someone was able to <hee-haw> donate £500 to the British Diabetic Association. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |