http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsp ... 068001.stm
Looks it´s a bit like some of the complainers here want us to think about life in Thailand.
Why live in England?
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Why live in England?
Back in Bamboo Grove
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Fame and Fortune go hand in hand in his game. Yes nobody bothers him in Switzerland, because nobody can really give a toss who he is, or what he does. Would it be the same story if he were a Swiss driver achieving the same?
Turning his back on his fans so early in his career at the top level? He'll probably get away with it because of the massive media coverage.
Turning his back on his fans so early in his career at the top level? He'll probably get away with it because of the massive media coverage.
Championship Plymouth Argyle 1 - 2 Leeds Utd 
Points 46; Position 23 RELEGATED
Points 46; Position 23 RELEGATED
I think I read somewhere that Hamilton was going to get a huge payrise for next season and as was briefly mentioned in the article, Switzerland is about as tax efficient as you can get in Europe if you are a multi-millionaire.
I know Nigel Mansell used to live in the Isle of Man for this reason, but it rains less in Zurich!
I know Nigel Mansell used to live in the Isle of Man for this reason, but it rains less in Zurich!
With the current government sweeping away all "Britishness" from dear old blighty, I can fully understand the increasing exodus from the UK. The latest idea is to cancel Christmas, is there anything left?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jh ... mas101.xml
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jh ... mas101.xml
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An excerpt from Condo's link.
"Last year it emerged that three out of four employers were not putting up Christmas decorations in the workplace for fear of offending staff of other cultures.
More than half had also outlawed baubles as they were deemed to be a breach of health and safety regulations."
The world is going mad. Well, the UK is.
"Last year it emerged that three out of four employers were not putting up Christmas decorations in the workplace for fear of offending staff of other cultures.
More than half had also outlawed baubles as they were deemed to be a breach of health and safety regulations."
The world is going mad. Well, the UK is.
This is the way
Im not religious at all but this is one thing that really riles me, in the News a couple of weeks ago a bloke was suspended from work at Manchester Airport for putting up a small image of Jesus.
A Muslim worker had complained.
In my opinion they know where they can go and see no Christian Images if they are offended by Christian images in a Christian country.
Imagine Farangs moaning about Buddha images in Thailand.
Oh I forgot, we're the Guests in Thailand and the majority of us embrace other cultures.
A Muslim worker had complained.
In my opinion they know where they can go and see no Christian Images if they are offended by Christian images in a Christian country.
Imagine Farangs moaning about Buddha images in Thailand.
Oh I forgot, we're the Guests in Thailand and the majority of us embrace other cultures.
Well off go the Health and Safety dudes again, banning Mince Pies and clipping the angels wings, let's hope the Donkey still has 4 legs and isn't gay.
From todays Daily Telegraph
Mince pies have been banned from a primary school's Christmas fete over fears they could be a health and safety hazard.
The headteacher has said the seasonal treats cannot be sold in case a child has an allergic reaction to the ingredients.
Parents have branded the decision an over-reaction
Neil Davies, headteacher at Mynydd Cynffig Junior School in Kenfig Hill, near Porthcawl, said: "I have got to guarantee the health and safety of the pupils. I'm not doing it to upset anybody."
But his decision has upset some parents, who argue home-cooked food is often the healthier option and is, after all, what most of the children eat at home.
However, Bridgend County Borough Council's cabinet member for education, Peter Foley branded the decision an over-reaction.
"Children are going to be gorging themselves on home-made products in the Christmas season and I see no harm in them being on sale," he said.
"I have grandchildren and I encourage them to eat home-made food as much as possible and it is a key features in many families for the entire Christmas season."
One mother whose son attends the school, said "It seems crazy - we invite our children's friends round for parties at home and serves up mince pies we've cooked, so what's the difference selling them at the school Christmas fair?"
This is not first time the magic of Christmas has been overshadowed by health and safety concerns. Today's Daily Telegraph revealed how a Rotary Club's Father Christmas has had to be strapped into a seatbelt on his sleigh, while another has been forced to travel by bus for insurance reasons.
Pupils at another primary school have also been banned from wearing angel wings during their nativity plays over safety fears.
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic primary head Linda Mitchell said there was a risk the wings could catch fire from candles, adding: "The health and safety of the children is paramount."
Mrs Mitchell said at the school in Paignton, Devon: "If we do any activity we do a risk assessment because of health and safety. "Last year some of the children got scratched by the wings, which are made by the parents and are of different sizes.
"We hold our services in church, where there are candles, and if children turn round there is a risk they could catch fire.
"For the safety of the children, staff decided that this year the angels would not have wings - but they still look beautiful," said Mrs Mitchell.
"Whether the angels have wings or not they are still special," she said, adding: "If you look at the scriptures, angels did not have wings."
One mother, Mandi Mason, 44, whose daughter Holli plays an angel, said the decision was "awful" and "over the top".
Mrs Mitchell said today that was the only adverse reaction the school had had to the wings' ban.
From todays Daily Telegraph
Mince pies have been banned from a primary school's Christmas fete over fears they could be a health and safety hazard.
The headteacher has said the seasonal treats cannot be sold in case a child has an allergic reaction to the ingredients.
Parents have branded the decision an over-reaction
Neil Davies, headteacher at Mynydd Cynffig Junior School in Kenfig Hill, near Porthcawl, said: "I have got to guarantee the health and safety of the pupils. I'm not doing it to upset anybody."
But his decision has upset some parents, who argue home-cooked food is often the healthier option and is, after all, what most of the children eat at home.
However, Bridgend County Borough Council's cabinet member for education, Peter Foley branded the decision an over-reaction.
"Children are going to be gorging themselves on home-made products in the Christmas season and I see no harm in them being on sale," he said.
"I have grandchildren and I encourage them to eat home-made food as much as possible and it is a key features in many families for the entire Christmas season."
One mother whose son attends the school, said "It seems crazy - we invite our children's friends round for parties at home and serves up mince pies we've cooked, so what's the difference selling them at the school Christmas fair?"
This is not first time the magic of Christmas has been overshadowed by health and safety concerns. Today's Daily Telegraph revealed how a Rotary Club's Father Christmas has had to be strapped into a seatbelt on his sleigh, while another has been forced to travel by bus for insurance reasons.
Pupils at another primary school have also been banned from wearing angel wings during their nativity plays over safety fears.
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic primary head Linda Mitchell said there was a risk the wings could catch fire from candles, adding: "The health and safety of the children is paramount."
Mrs Mitchell said at the school in Paignton, Devon: "If we do any activity we do a risk assessment because of health and safety. "Last year some of the children got scratched by the wings, which are made by the parents and are of different sizes.
"We hold our services in church, where there are candles, and if children turn round there is a risk they could catch fire.
"For the safety of the children, staff decided that this year the angels would not have wings - but they still look beautiful," said Mrs Mitchell.
"Whether the angels have wings or not they are still special," she said, adding: "If you look at the scriptures, angels did not have wings."
One mother, Mandi Mason, 44, whose daughter Holli plays an angel, said the decision was "awful" and "over the top".
Mrs Mitchell said today that was the only adverse reaction the school had had to the wings' ban.
"Sometimes I sits and thinks, and then again I just sits" Punch 24th Oct 1906
