Rule Brittania!!!
Nov 19th 2012, 9:38 am
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Rule Brittania!!!
Britain is now most powerful nation on earth
The empire is gone and we no longer rule the waves. But Britain is once again the most powerful nation on earth, according to a new survey, when it comes to "soft power". From Danny Boyle's inspiring Olympic opening ceremony, to 22 No 1 albums overseas, to Andy Murray's long hoped-for first Grand Slam title, Britain projects more positive influence around the world than any other nation.
Nov 19th 2012, 12:18 pm
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Nov 19th 2012, 12:38 pm
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they are right about Britain not ruling the waves - Spain has more ships than the Royal Navy, just the RN has more firepower in a single Daring than their combined might.
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Nov 19th 2012, 2:51 pm
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Reminds me of when Blair got elected and was pushing all that "Cool Britannia" stuff. But at least we had some decent bands around then ...
(EDIT - Spice Girls excluded!!!)
Nov 19th 2012, 3:03 pm
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Nov 19th 2012, 5:01 pm
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I admit to being one of those who was very sceptical about another UK Olympics, however it has to be said that it was a great success and has done the country nothing but good in the eyes of the World and hopefully along with that brought quite a lot of goodwill.
It's twenty years since Barcelona held the Olympice yet they are still reaping the rewards today.
It's twenty years since Barcelona held the Olympice yet they are still reaping the rewards today.
Nov 19th 2012, 6:50 pm
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there and I thought that bands returning like a rubber ball, would tickle you as the Spice Girls did a gig at Olympics
but if you remember, rubber bands deteriorate with time and perish.
oh dear, I must forget my cryptography when talking to civvies.
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but if you remember, rubber bands deteriorate with time and perish.
oh dear, I must forget my cryptography when talking to civvies.
kr
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Nov 19th 2012, 7:02 pm
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Anyway,make mine a bucketful.
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Nov 20th 2012, 11:19 am
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Ah yes, I remember their display of synchronised yelling. They are more plastic than rubber though (and not as long-lasting!)
Nov 20th 2012, 11:46 am
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