I found a new interest the other day, I opened a novel Christmas Toy called the Potato Clock. Yes that right a clock powered by potatoes.
I put the kit together which took minutes only to find that it actually works!!! I have a digital clock powered by 2 potatoes sat next to my bed. Also Unbelievably it keeps a constant enough current to keep good time.
Unbelievable.
Wednesday 4 January 2012
Saturday 31 December 2011
Happy New Year
#2011highs
The highs of 2011 may be hard to find for some people, it has been a very tough year. On the 4th of January 2011 saw a VAT hike to 20% which is the first time VAT has changed in many years.
2011 continued on this note for the Rest of the year. However we did get to celebrate a glorious Royal Wedding and extra bank holidays lol.
In 2012 we see much hardship and job losses as the UK teeters on the edge of another recession.
But at least we have London 2012 to look forward to, are the UK teams up for the challenge? We shall see.....
The highs of 2011 may be hard to find for some people, it has been a very tough year. On the 4th of January 2011 saw a VAT hike to 20% which is the first time VAT has changed in many years.
2011 continued on this note for the Rest of the year. However we did get to celebrate a glorious Royal Wedding and extra bank holidays lol.
In 2012 we see much hardship and job losses as the UK teeters on the edge of another recession.
But at least we have London 2012 to look forward to, are the UK teams up for the challenge? We shall see.....
Thursday 29 December 2011
What is Globalisation?
Globalisation is a topic which absolutely fascinates me. The idea of one Government controlling the world and it's economies, reducing the need for Local or National Governments.
The Definition Of Globalisation isn't what I expected by any means:
"1; The process of enabling financial and investment markets to operate internationally, largely as a result of deregulation and improved communications 2; the emergence since the 1980's of a single world market dominated by multinational companies, leading to a diminishing capacity for national governments to control their economies 3; the process by which a company, etc, expands to operate internationally."
What does this mean?
Well the majority is financial Jargon, referring to one financial market dominated by large multi-national companies.
But as most of you realise money is what makes the world go round, so essentially if these deregulations occur, and the control of national economies is released by national governments then what would remain? The answer is simple A world Government.
What would this mean for you and me?
Well the world would not be as we know it now. In theory, Globalisation is not a bad thing. However this will depend on your ideals. In and ideal world this would end war, why? Simple, if there is only one Government there would be no other nation fight.
Globalisation could also mean the end of "the North-South Divide" which would in theory equalise third world countries. I'm sure you realise this would be an incredible thing, no more world hunger or famine. Fantastic.
Another bonus all though relatively insignificant, if you like to travel, there would of course be a single world currency so no more confusion when buying products abroad or even no need to change your money to a different currency!
However there is always a bad side to everything.
to be continued....
The Definition Of Globalisation isn't what I expected by any means:
"1; The process of enabling financial and investment markets to operate internationally, largely as a result of deregulation and improved communications 2; the emergence since the 1980's of a single world market dominated by multinational companies, leading to a diminishing capacity for national governments to control their economies 3; the process by which a company, etc, expands to operate internationally."
What does this mean?
Well the majority is financial Jargon, referring to one financial market dominated by large multi-national companies.
But as most of you realise money is what makes the world go round, so essentially if these deregulations occur, and the control of national economies is released by national governments then what would remain? The answer is simple A world Government.
What would this mean for you and me?
Well the world would not be as we know it now. In theory, Globalisation is not a bad thing. However this will depend on your ideals. In and ideal world this would end war, why? Simple, if there is only one Government there would be no other nation fight.
Globalisation could also mean the end of "the North-South Divide" which would in theory equalise third world countries. I'm sure you realise this would be an incredible thing, no more world hunger or famine. Fantastic.
Another bonus all though relatively insignificant, if you like to travel, there would of course be a single world currency so no more confusion when buying products abroad or even no need to change your money to a different currency!
However there is always a bad side to everything.
to be continued....
Wednesday 28 December 2011
Welcome To My Blog
I am very New To blogging so please bare with me LOL!
Thankyou for checking out my blog, My intentions are simple. To Explore Life! I intend to embark on a great adventure, I want to tell you all about it here in my Blog.
About Me,
I am Matt. A 28 year old White British Male From Plymouth, UK. I spent 7 years in Her Majesties Royal Air Force, as a Movements Controller. This was an amazing job which allowed me to make some great friends whilst Travelling all over the place working with the RAF,s Transport Fleet.
Unfortunately I had to leave the RAF due to medical problems which still burden me. However I intend to take this opportunity and make the best of it.
Enough about me anyway!
I look forward to updating this blog and look forward to hearing from you the precious readers.... Over and Out LOL
Thankyou for checking out my blog, My intentions are simple. To Explore Life! I intend to embark on a great adventure, I want to tell you all about it here in my Blog.
About Me,
I am Matt. A 28 year old White British Male From Plymouth, UK. I spent 7 years in Her Majesties Royal Air Force, as a Movements Controller. This was an amazing job which allowed me to make some great friends whilst Travelling all over the place working with the RAF,s Transport Fleet.
Unfortunately I had to leave the RAF due to medical problems which still burden me. However I intend to take this opportunity and make the best of it.
Enough about me anyway!
I look forward to updating this blog and look forward to hearing from you the precious readers.... Over and Out LOL
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