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Extras: The Show on HBO You Really Must WatchTalk about a comedy that is worth your time.- British Royal Society Releases Paper Warning of Coming Neurological WeaponsIn a rare move, the British Royal Society has published a document warning the scientific community that neurotically research being done could wind up being used by the military.
Longtime British Wins at Oscars: "The King's Speech" Makes Up for 2010 Drought"The King's Speech" may say a lot more about film than just the speech of King George VI. There seems to be a very good reason why the Oscars award traditional British films, and it's nothing to do with non-linear "Social Network" scripts.- How American Rock 'n' Roll Launched the British InvasionAn article about the British music invasion of the United States in the 1960s - and beyond.
- What is British?Has Britain become more "American" in the postwar era? How has the spread of laissez-faire capitalism and notions of participatory democracy affected older Western European cultures in general and Britain in particular? What does it mean to be British?
- Top Five British Cities: These British Cities Offer Fabulous Shopping, Fine Restaurants and Great Tourist AttractionsI'm biased because I'm British, but the UK does have some of the best cities in the world. These five British cities offer really do offer something for everyone.
- Favorite Classic British Movies from an English Childhood - Part OneWhen I was a child growing up in England, one of our family traditions was that my Mum and I would sit down in front of the TV on a Sunday afternoon and watch classic British movies. These are some of my favorites.
- Agatha Christie: Do We Really Want to "De-code" Her Genius?New productions of Agatha Christie works on PBS's "Masterpiece Mystery" have again stimulated interest in a Christie "linguistic code". But can a computer program really explain the secrets of the world's best selling author?
- Interview with a British Ex-Pat on Cultural Differences Between the UK and the USAThis is an interview with a British Ex-Pat who recently returned to the UK having spent 15 years in the USA, and reveals some of the differences that are likely to be experienced by anyone moving to the USA.
- Three British Shows that Should Never Be Remade in the U.S.AWhat three British shows should never suffer an American remake?
Some Surnames Really Need to Be Dropped or Changed - Here Are Some Offending Names (With Apologies to Those so Named)There are some surnames in the world which really need to be dropped or changed. Here are some of the worst offenders. See if you agree.- Traditional British Christmas Dinner RecipesThe British have been celebrating Christmas for centuries, and a traditional British Christmas dinner includes some of the world's most simple recipes, starting with a roasted bird as the main attraction.
- British Comics: Science Fiction Goodness You May Have MissedFor the past couple of years, I became interested in knowing what was available outside the standard superhero fare of most American comics. Wanting action and adventure, I discovered many wonderful reprints of British sci-fi comics!
- British Literature Analysis: William WordsworthAn analysis of some British literature from William Wordsworth.
Hunting with the .303 BritishThe .303 British is the longest serving caliber in military history.- Hierarchal Culture in Early Modern British LiteratureA look at cultural representations of Early Modern British society through literature
- Racism in the British Empire During World War I: A White Man's BurdenThe official policies and society of Britain not only maintained racism, but encouraged it - even toward other "British subjects" - and we're still paying the price today.
- Can American TV Networks Adopt the British Model of Leaving the Audience Wanting More?There is a huge difference between British and US TV aside from quality: The average Brit show is over and out after less than 50 episodes, whereas American shows are aired till all creativity is sucked dry.
- Ten British TV Shows Available for Netflix Instant Viewing that Make the Roku Worth the PriceThink the Roku isn't worth it because Netflix doesn't carry anything good for instant viewing? Think again, Python breath.
Tips for Driving from British Columbia to Winnipeg, ManitobaTips and a review about the drive from British Columbia to Winnipeg.- Reasons to Avoid Vacationing in the British Virgin Islands - Part IITalks about issues that we ran into when we vacationed on Tortola and other British Virgin Islands.
The British Are ComingRemember John Cleese, that really funny Englishman who split our sides in "Fawlty Towers" and "A Fish Called Wanda"? Recently he sent this tongue-in-cheek message to the residents of a former British colony.
British Actors Taking Over American TV LeadsThis years TV fall season shows an increasing number of British imports taking lead roles in many prime-time series. What's going on?
Traveling the Caribou Country of British ColumbiaAlmost every day during the spring, at least one large black bear can be seen grazing on the dandelions, clover and buttercups.- Stanley Kubrick and Alan Conway: Has Society Become Conditioned to Believe Anything a Famous Person Says, Even when that Person Isn't Who They Say?The story of the man who convinced people he was Stanley Kubrick despite looking nothing like the man offers a pointed lesson in the gullibility of society at large who often seem all too willing to believe anything a famous person tells them.
- Top Ten Things to Do in Victoria, British ColumbiaVictoria, British Columbia is a beautiful island located about an hour and a half ferry ride away from Vancouver. It is also the capital of Beautiful British Columbia and a popular tourist spot within British Columbia.
- Does Enough Sleep Really Matter?The talk of the town today is about sleep. It all started when the British Airways pilot refused to fly citing inadequate sleep. It might sound as a lame excuse to many of you. It might even be silly. But sleep does matter. You need to get enough sleep to be healthy.
- This Life: An analysis of a British DramaAn analysis of a British television drama.
- Comparison of British and American Legal SystemsThe British system is different, and not really the way we see it on PBSD British importans. A review of the major differences
Size Really Does MatterThere is an old maxim (my dad had an old Maxim-he traded it in for his first Chevrolet) that anything is better when it's bigger. Try telling that to a woman with a 52DD bust line.
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