“And the nominations are.....”

This week the Bafta( British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards took place at London's Royal Opera House.
British actor Colin Firth winning best actor for " A Single Man" and British actress Carey Mulligan, best Actress for "An Education".

The Oscar's is only twelve days away, and for many people, a social event of the Year.
You may like to watch it because you like to see your favourite actor win an award, or to watch the celebrities walk down the red carpet, either loving their designer dress or asking yourself what were they thinking?
Among the many nominations here is a short list of Feature films with two or more nominations:

Film/Nominations

"Avatar"9
"The Hurt Locker"9
"Inglourious Basterds"8
"Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"6
"Up in the Air"6
"Up"5
"District 9"4
"Nine"4
"Star Trek"4
"Crazy Heart"3
"An Education"3
"The Princess and the Frog"3
"The Young Victoria"3
"The Blind Side"2
"Fantastic Mr. Fox"2
"The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus"2
"Invictus"2
"The Last Station"2
"The Messenger"2
"A Serious Man"2
"Sherlock Holmes"2
"The White Ribbon"2

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Pancake Day

Tuesday 17 was Pancake day, here are a few interesting facts:

The Worlds largest pancake was cooked in Rochdale in 1994, it was 15 metres in diameter,and weighed three tonnes and was estimated to contain 2 million calories.!

Pancake day is on a different date every Year depending on when Easter Sunday falls, it can be as early as 4 February and as late as 10 March
Pancake day is always the day before Ash Wednesday, Ash Wednesday is also the start of "Lent", Lent means to give up something and lasts 46 days (40 excluding Sundays)
Ash Wednesday gets its name from the placing of ashes on your forehead ,as a sign of repentance.
One Indulgence Christians wanted to give up for lent was rich foods, eggs, sugar and butter, so they would use all the ingredients up, hense where pancakes come from.
Shrove Tueasday, the word shrove (Shrive) means to confess it was believed they would be forgiven.
The last day of lent is Eater Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday.

Here are a few ideas for could give up for lent:

1 Alcohol
2 Swearing
3 Meat
4 Impulse shopping
5 Junk Food
6 Facebook
7 Smoking
8 Gambling
9 Television
10 Over use of the Credit card

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Hazardous Activity Travel Insurance

When applying for an insurance quote the type of holiday and the destination are usually how a quote is calculated.
For some sporting activities standard cover is not enough.
You may not think hot-air ballooning would require extra cover, but your travel insurance company could well disagree.
If you are participating in any of the Hazardous activities that are shown directly below these may require an extra premium to be paid.

American Football
Football - Amateur
Micro Lighting
Skiing/snowboarding
Ballooning - Hot Air
Gliding
Mountaineering up to 3,000m
Sky Diving
Biathlon
Hand Gliding
Parachuting
Trekking up to 3000m
Boxing Training
Hockey
Paragliding
Bungee Jumping
Jet Skiing
Rugby (amateur game)
Flying crew/pilot
Martial Arts (Training Only)
Scuba Diving to 30m

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Rugby Facts

With the 6 Nations rugby kicking off this weekend just gone,
Here are a few interesting facts:

Rugby union has been governed by the International Rugby Board since its formation in 1886 and currently has a membership of 115 national unions. In 1995, the IRB removed restrictions on payments to players, making the game openly professional at the highest level for the first time.

The Rugby World Cup, first held in 1987, takes place every four years, with the winner of the tournament receiving the Webb Ellis Cup.

The Six Nations in Europe and the Tri Nations in the southern hemisphere are major international competitions held annually. Major domestic competitions include the Top 14 in France, the Guinness Premiership in England, the Currie Cup in South Africa, and the Air New Zealand Cup in New Zealand.

Other transnational competitions include the Magners League (which is essentially a domestic competition throughout the Celtic Nations), involving Irish, Scottish and Welsh teams; the Super 14, involving South African, Australian and New Zealand teams; and the Heineken Cup, involving the top European based teams of their respective domestic competitions.


RBS 6 Nations Fixtures & Results

Date Time Country Score Stadium
Sat 6th Feb 2010 10:30 Ireland 29 - 11 Italy Croke Park
Sat 6th Feb 2010 17:00 England 30 - 17 Wales Twickenham
Sun 7th Feb 2010 15:00 Scotland 9 - 18 France Murrayfield
Sat 13th Feb 2010 14:00 Wales v Scotland Millennium Stadium
Sat 13th Feb 2010 16:30 France v Ireland Stade de France
Sun 14th Feb 2010 14:30 Italy v England Stadio Flaminio
Fri 26th Feb 2010 20:00 Wales v France Millennium Stadium
Sat 27th Feb 2010 13:30 Italy v Scotland Stadio Flaminio
Sat 27th Feb 2010 16:00 England v Ireland Twickenham
Sat 13th Mar 2010 14:30 Ireland v Wales Croke Park
Sat 13th Mar 2010 17:00 Scotland v England Murrayfield
Sun 14th Mar 2010 14:30 France v Italy Stade de France
Sat 20th Mar 2010 14:30 Wales v Italy Millennium Stadium
Sat 20th Mar 2010 17:00 Ireland v Scotland Croke Park

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Source:http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/matchcentre/match-centre_fixtures-results.php and wikipedia.com

Top 10 Romantic Cities

If you can not decide where to take your loved one for valentines day , here are the top ten most romantic cities

Paris
The capital of France, Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world. The 'City of Light', as Parisians call it, is also known for its literature and fine cuisine. If you are a lover of good wine and fond of desserts, there can not be a better place than Paris. There are numerous tourist attractions in Paris, not to forget Eiffel tower, where you can declare your love to your beloved!!

Venice
Venice proves to be an utmost delight for lovers. Also called the 'Floating City', it promises to offer you unique water landscapes, along with the mystic greenery. An irresistible charm that the city exudes along with its perfect ambience is a major turn-on for any couple.

San Francisco
Are you ready to explore the best of nature? San Francisco is sure to provide something to match to the liking of all. The glorious greens of the Golden Green Park, the breezy stroll at the waterfront or the exciting ride at the colorful wooden cable car, the options are too many for the love birds to explore. It is the ultimate destination for a couple to revel in the natural beauty and have a great time!

Boston
Boston is the seat or the cultural center of the entire New England region. While the city has a rich and affluent historic significance, it also exudes the ambience of the present generation. Boston looks extremely beautiful in the snow and winter is the right time for a couple to go there, when the cold is enough to make you want to snuggle and remain close to each other.

New York
Whether it’s proclaiming your love at the top of the Empire State Building or exploring the city in a luxurious carriage ride or even touring the Statue of Liberty, New York rightly poses to be one of the most romantic cities in the world. From historic landmarks to Broadway theaters to hundreds of museums, the city has it all for lovers to take pleasure in.

Vienna, Austria
Enthralling and ever-lasting, Vienna is sure to be a delightful destination for a couple. From the serene sunset spots to trendy love nests, you have a range of romantic options to impress your other half with. Get carried away with the romance of the place and make the holiday special for your partner.

New Orleans
There is something in the air of New Orleans that makes the place so romantic for a couple. While cruising in the ship or watching the city drift by from the deck of a riverboat are pure embodiments of romance, riding through a carriage in the arms of your lover, crossing the French effigy, is not far behind. The place is a beauty for lovers to spend their vacation in.

Monte-Carlo
Attractive and appealing, Monte-Carlo strikes just the right chord of romantic essence that lovers dwell in. The city is beautiful with its breathtaking landscapes and idyllic beaches. The extension of Monte-Carlo into rock and sea will gives you the perfect opportunity to spend some tranquil moments with your better half.

London
Rated as one of the most happening place in the world, London is a great city to let romance take over. From the castles to the churches, palaces to the cathedrals, ancient museums to lovely beaches, London has everything to bring you into the most romantic mood.

Melbourne
Melbourne is the perfect place to bask in the glory of love. A mystical quality that is attached to the city lends it the tag of being one of the top romantic cities in the world. The ambience of the city is great and is sure to extend a flame of emotions and passions in your love life.

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