British Expat Newsletter:
27 October 2004
This week: “Clash of the century” or storm in a soup-cup?; and the sad death of John Peel.
A volunteer at the Athens Olympics
“Olympic Games accreditation, which is designed to control access to venues and transport for the likes of athletes, officials and VIPs, creates a hierarchical society of bewildering complexity. The significance of the accreditation badge goes far beyond mere utility and reflects the status of the wearer, much like the ownership of cows or fast cars in other societies.” Rowland Jack gets to go behind the scenes at the world’s biggest sports event.
Decorating cowboy style
“I find decorating a mindless, boring and utterly unsatisfying chore and sought some musical accompaniment to steer me through. An album of Classic Country and Western seemed appropriate. With the CD wagons beginning to roll, I set to the task of covering myself in paint.” Trevor enlists the help of Tammy Wynette, Charley Rich, Johnny Cash and others to help with the DIY…
British Expat Newsletter:
13 October 2004
This week: Visas – a constant bone of contention wherever expats gather together…
British Expat Newsletter:
6 October 2004
This week: Game shows – a show with a difference results in multiple arrests.