Holy Hana! Can they make it any worse?
British MP and now ex Speaker of the House Michael Martin resigned today in disgrace over his mishandling of the MP expense scandal. The growing contempt the British public have for the politicians took another hit when it was announced that Mr. Martin, the first Speaker in over 300 years to be pushed out of [...]
Why bother?
I am a huge fan of audio books. I possess a large library of old radio shows, audio dramatisations etc. I also listen to BBC dramas and comedies from their wonderful iPlayer radio broadcasts. I never miss an episode of After Henry or the News Quiz. Don’t get me started on the science fiction they [...]
Oh, Oh just found this great site
If you are a fan of good cooking, local food and well eating check out http://seasonalontariofood.blogspot.com/ Nice site. Good recipes and lots of tidbits about local produce. Twitter This Usuario: Password:
Wanted: Basic accounting skills
Another UK MP bit the dust today. Labour MP David Chaytor was suspended for submitting claims for a phantom mortgage. Sounds familiar? You are right, Labour MP Elliot Morely was suspended for the same accounting errors. Chaytor has been received nearly £13,000 for a mortgage paid off in 2004. He issued this statement: In respect [...]
Good news on the moat!
UK Conservative MP Douglas Hogg announced today he will pay back the money he billed the public to have his moat cleaned. Something about this just tickles my funny bone. Imagine the audacity to hand in a chit to be reimbursed for a moat cleaning. How was it written up? “M’Lord, herein are the details [...]
No one told them they couldn’t do it
Labour MP Justice Minister Shahid Malik stepped down today over expenditures under the home allowance. While the press is making much about his purchase of a home entertainment centre for £2,600 for his home, there are much deeper concerns that have led to both his stepping down and rumours of a possible investigation for a [...]
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