Monthly Archives: November 2010
Time to end the embarrassment of Rashean Mathis
By Calvin Palmer In these days of ever higher standards in professional sport and increasing competition for places, it is rare that someone totally inept is allowed on the field of play to not only embarrass themselves but also supporters … Continue reading
Filed under Sports
Texas Republicans to put right-wing agenda above state’s $25bn deficit
By Calvin Palmer Civil liberties could take a downturn in Texas. Flushed with the success in last week’s elections, the Republicans plan to introduce a series of bills aimed at illegal immigrants. The provisions include: Allow law enforcement to question … Continue reading
Skyline and the Cowboys
By Calvin Palmer TV ads for the movie Skyline were shown yesterday during the coverage of NFL games. A more appropriate voice-over at the end of the ad would be: “Utter Bollocks. Coming to a cinema near you on Friday. … Continue reading
Cold front brings a touch of ‘winter’ to Florida
By Calvin Palmer Winter blew into northeast Florida today. A cold front passed over yesterday bringing rain and is now subjecting to us to cold air from those damned Yankee states. As with the carpetbaggers of old, Southerners are being … Continue reading
Filed under Environment, News
Sign points to Sink sinking
By Calvin Palmer The gubernatorial race in Florida pitches Republican Rick Scott against Democrat Alex Sink. I know there is not much we can do with the name we are born with but it struck me that Sink is an … Continue reading
