On this day…in 1756
The Seven Years War, a global conflict known in America as the French and Indian War, officially begins when England declares war on France…however, fighting and skirmishes between England and France had been going on in North America for years. In the early 1750s, French expansion into the Ohio River valley repeatedly brought France into … [Read the full story]
Unemployment in Spain is a record high
The unemployment rate in Spain has shot up to 26.02 per cent, with nearly six million people out of work. The National Statistics Institute said on Thursday the rate rose by one per cent in the last quarter of 2012 from the third quarter. It said 691,700 more people lost their jobs in 2012. The … [Read the full story]
A touch of Australian history
This is an Australian story, but it starts in Spain. Two young, well educated men lived in Spain six hundred years ago. Francis and Ignatius were very pious and holy men. Ignatius went on to be a saint and started the most famous order of Christians. But our story is about Francis. He always wanted … [Read the full story]
Tommy Taylor’s SRU
What a week it’s been. Celtic robbed in Spain and a budget robs everyone else. How we still give millions of dollars to foreign countries and spend millions more on infrastructure and boat people. How much did we get from Carbon Tax? Still don’t know! Well, spend it anyway. Perhaps we should have a poll … [Read the full story]
Sharon Stone looks damn fine
Ageless Sharon Stone proved she’s still fetching in an all-black ensemble that featured flared pants, leather jacket, floppy hat and heels. For a woman in her mid-fifties, Sharon was looking undeniably great. It seems Sharon enjoyed shrugging off her 54 years to go make-up free, actually younger for it, rather than trying to disguise her … [Read the full story]
All is not well in Spain
A sad tale from Spain this week, about a young couple and their friends. It seems Juan who is married to Angelina was having an affair with Juliana. Angelina came home early one day and caught them in a tryst. That’s not a Spanish word for a bed. Rushing away, Angelina went to inform Juliana’s … [Read the full story]
Spain soccer team return to heroes welcome
Spain’s victorious football team have been feted on the streets of Madrid after flying home from the Ukraine with the Euro 2012 trophy. After beating Italy 4-0 in Kiev on Sunday night, the Spanish contingent flew home on Monday afternoon to a rousing reception in the capital. From the parade, Cesc Fabregas tweeted: ‘I cant … [Read the full story]
2012 Euro – teams and player listings
The 2012 European Championships will be a thrilling exhibition of football as Spain look to defend their title in Poland and Ukraine. The tournament, which runs from June 9 until the final in Kiev in July 2, sees 16 teams vie to knock Vincent Del Bosque’s side off their perch. Euro 2012: Poland & Ukraine … [Read the full story]
