Monthly Archives: February 2010
A lonesome sound epitomizes life in America
By Calvin Palmer One of the most evocative sounds of the American cityscape is that of a diesel locomotive sounding its horn as it approaches a railroad crossing. Since moving to the United States in 2000, I have lived in … Continue reading
Filed under Photographs, Photography, Transport
Sidibe’s EPL performances gain Oscar nomination
By Calvin Palmer When I first saw the name Sidibe among this year’s Oscar nominations, I thought someone had made a dreadful error. How could the Stoke City striker, Mamady “Mama” Sidibe, possibly be considered for an acting award? Then … Continue reading
Filed under Movies, Sports, Stoke City F.C., United Kingdom
Restaurant owner serves up reasons for failure
By Calvin Palmer It had been some time since my wife and I dined at the West Inn Cantina in the Avondale district of Jacksonville, Florida. West Inn is on my list of “approved” restaurants because of its covered smoking … Continue reading
Filed under Business
Teacher jailed for sexual abuse of teenage boys
By Calvin Palmer A teacher who groomed teenage boys for sex over a 20-year period was sentenced today at Portsmouth Crown Court to seven years in jail. James Braid, 58, was found guilty of seven charges of multiple offences of … Continue reading
Filed under Justice, News, United Kingdom
