Fan camps out at Westminster Abbey for royal wedding

John Loughrey, 56, has always been loyal to the Royal family. He sows his loyalty at the beginning of the week by camping out in front of the Westminster Abbey for the weeding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

John was dressed in a Kate and William T-shirt that said “Diana would be proud”. He is planned to stay there to secure his position for the big event. Mr. Loughrey’s opinion about the Royal family is that they make a great contribution to the life of the country. Mr. Loughery also spent four days camped outside following the death of Diana. According to John, William and Kate will definitely be together forever.

I can imagine that John is enthusiastic. I get a trilled feeling of excitement when I see shots of the happy couple on television or online. Everyone is pending for the big day. I will unfortunately be at school right when the big wedding will take place. I am looking forward to see the repetition. I bet there are allot of people like John who have their whole outfit ready for Friday. I find it a pity though that a group of people want to protest on the day of the big wedding. I am glad that Scotland Yard rejected the petition. Hope that five thousand police officers are enough for the whole day.

London 2012; Tickets application ‘hit the roof’.

 Prices for the London 1012 Olympics tickets are going sky high as deadline approaches.

It appears that only 50% of the tickets for the mayor events are available for the public because, the other 50% are for the sponsors. On June 24^th the ones that have been successful with applying will be notified.

More than 2.5 million people signed up on the official website and that is even before the tickets went on sale. There is an overflow in ticket applications. Prices range from £20. To £ 2,012.

There is also a ticket limit. People will be allowed to buy up to 20 tickets in total. There are 360 sessions and 26 sports during 17 days. The most popular events have a limit of four tickets per person.

People are very excited and enthusiastic with the huge event. Bellow you can find the London 2012 official ticket site.

http://www.tickets.london2012.com/

When I first saw this news I was thrilled. I hope to witness at least one of the events. This is my first time in Europe and I would really like to take the opportunity to go. I think it is super that the Olympics is talking place in London. I think the price range is well but I am afraid that the £ 20 may have a catch. If not I find it great that all kinds of people with different budget can participate in the event. People in Europe should make good use of the opportunity to visit at least one of the events. Maybe it is because I come from a far and small Island but in my opinion it is a once in a lifetime opportunity for me and I will do my best to experience it. Hope to see someone familiar thereJ

Royal Wedding: Further Details Announced

There have been more details of the royal wedding released. The night before the big day Kate Middleton and her immediate family will be at the five-star hotel in Belgravia, central London.

These extra details are revealed by Clarence House. He also revealed the route of the carriage procession and the exact timings of the big day.

Prince Henry plays an important role in the wedding; he is the best man to his brother and also the second in line to the throne. Harry was also present at the wedding rehearsal at Westminster Abbey, where Miss Middleton will marry Prince William on April 29. Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton who is her maid of honor was also present and the young bridesmaids and pageboys also attended the run trough.

Clarence gave details about the planned fly-past after the wedding. There will be three aircraft from the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Lancaster and a Spitfire. More details about the fly-past will be announced later this week.

Gather crowds are also expected to hear the couple exchange their wedding vows. The wedding service will be relayed by speakers along the procession route. At Hyde Park and Trafalgar Square there will be screens. There is also a special website for people who want to know where they can go to watch the service in central London.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_195179?CID=Central&PLA=url_mon&CRE=royal_wedding

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk

The decline of India´s girls.

Economic growth has brought gender justice as sex-selective abortion means more boys than girls are born every year. It is certain that India’s economic growth rate is increasing. But its population of girls in relations to boys is declining.

In India girls are either eliminated before they are born or they die before they reach the age of six. Studies show that somehow girls keep disappearing principally trough sex-selection techniques. If a test confirms a girl the decision is quick and sure. Why bother to bring them to the world is a difficult question to understand. Although women are worshiped as gods India and some of them occupy the highest position in society, a girl is still considered a burden. Of course not all parents think so.

The main reason behind this idea is because most of the time wealth has to be shared by members of the ‘family’. The ‘family ‘meaning the men, must divide the wealth among themselves. Girls marry other men and then the family wealth would go to other men. Girls have to be loaded with goodies; on the other hand boys bring the goodies plus an extra hand to help with the chores around the house.

There is a specific law though that prohibits the use of technology to detect the sex of the fetus. Where this law in enforced some people simply go elsewhere. The wealthy go abroad. Thailand is a favored destination for techniques that ensure you have a boy.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/women