On the job hunt
Lillie Cannon, program manager for the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) talks with potential job recruits at the RAF Lakenheath employment and volunteer fair. The event held at Eagles’ Landing on January 23rd was hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Representatives from the civilian personnel office, non-appropriated funds, AAFES and civilian organizations were on hand to provide information on employment and volunteer opportunities.
Feature Story
Turn Back the Clock
Commons approves legal privileges for U.S. Forces in UK
October 28, 1952
The Conservative government last night defeated another Labor move to delay legislation granting special legal privileges to American servicemen here until assured that British forces would get the same privileges in the U.S.
The House of Commons passed the visiting-forces bill, based on a North Atlantic Treaty Organization convention...
Covering the Kingdom
Study finds that more than one million dogs in Britain are aggressive
A leading veterinary charity claims that more than a million dogs in Britain display aggressive behavior due to lack of training.
The release by the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) said that many pets growl, snarl, and bite due to a lack of proper training or socialization according to a report in the Telegraph.
The charity’s research revealed that 87 percent of...
Food for Thought
Tips for taking care of your wine collection
Your wine collection is growing and probably so is its value. Based on the results of a recent wine auction, held in Hong Kong in early October, the price of collectible wines is breaking records.
A 12-bottle set of 1988 DRC Romanee-Conti recently went for $117,000. But not everyone can afford a six-figure case of wine. Many wine connoisseurs own bottles that are far less expensive, but the way you should care for and protect your...
Travelogue
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a parade
Heather Joy
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in London on January 29th and welcome in the Year of the Dragon in vibrant style. Although the Chinese New Year actually takes place January 23rd, the London celebration will happen on Sunday.
Make your way to Trafalgar Square where you can see traditional Chinese dragon and lion dances with modern music and dance, and a line up of visiting...
