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Isle of Man News, Articles and InformationSpeed-freak Marcus revs up for charityMidland businessman Marcus Bradshaw is a self-confessed 'speed freak'. But Health Reporter Emma Brady discovered why the real winner of his latest venture will be a Birmingham-based cancer charity... For as long as he can remember Marcus Bradshaw has been a self-confessed 'speed freak'. As a teenager he messed about on his father's boat before moving into racing in the 1980s and then running his own powerboat since the mid 1990s. .
At sea. Volvo Ocean Race: Pirates of the Caribbean’s router ...It was very frustrating to watch these two sail away from us and then to have the slow light air boats the ABNs and Brunel, sail right up to us. The ABNs have upwind Code 0s and they have worked on this leg because the sea has been so flat. Yesterday morning we played the coastal effects real well and got ahead the ABNs and Brunel as we finally passed Fastnet rock and sailed along the southern coast of Ireland. There are some incredible castles and old forts along the rugged coast line. I did manage to enjoy the spectacular scenery despite my frustration at how Brasil and Ericsson had left us and were some 10 miles ahead. Yesterday afternoon the breeze filled in and ABN1 was just plain faster than us on a flat run in 16 knots of wind. This is the first time we have seen anyone out run us.911 calls -- Published June 9, 2006There were 109 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Thursday. At that time, there were 1,400 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,287. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early. .
Moot to represent Isle of Man at alternative Eurovision this OctoberLocal band Moot have been shortlisted for the annual LIET-LAVLUT European minority language song contest which will be held in Ostersund in Sweden this October. The contest was set up around four years ago to promote cultural diversity, bringing together new and challenging music in a variety of styles. Aalin Clague, lead singer with Moot, said: 'We're delighted to have been selected for the final from over sixty entries. The other ten finalists are incredible musicians, many of whom are professional. We're really looking forward to performing alongside them and representing the Isle of Man'. The judges from LIET-LAVLUT were particularly impressed by the quality of entries from small language communities such as Manx and Votian, a language spoken at the Estonian-Russian border. Moot's success in being shortlisted has already caught the attention of the world's media, who are excited about music in Manx Gaelic - even Italian TV has been in touch! The song chosen for the final is called 'Gyn Fockleyn' which means 'without words' - it's one of those songs which talks about not knowing which way to turn.National Food Safety Week - 12th-18th June 2006The Department of Local Government and the Environment, is taking part in the 14th Foodlink National Food Safety Week, and its Food Safety Unit will be promoting good food hygiene and food safety, by way of demonstrations at local supermarkets. Representatives from the Department will be present at Shoprite, Victoria Road, Douglas and Tesco, Lake Road Douglas on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June respectively. As well as issuing guidance and leaflets in relation to food safety, there will be a large selection of free balloons, badges and quiz sheets for children to enjoy. The demonstrations will give local people an opportunity to meet Environmental Health Officers and pose any questions that they may have about food safety matters. The theme for this years National Food Safety Week is on raising awareness of the 4 Cs for Food Safety: Cleanliness, Cooking, Chilling and Cross-contamination.Ireland. Royal Ulster Yacht Club to host Hamilton Shipping Sigma ...Next week twenty one of the top Sigma 33 yachts in the British Isles will gather in Bangor Marina for the Class Championship. This is the first time this prestigious one design sailing championship has come to Northern Ireland and Royal Ulster Yacht Club looks forward to welcoming sailors from the UK, Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man to Belfast Lough, one of the best sailing areas in the country. Race Officer Robin Gray will be running the racing and the fleet will be based in the Five Anchor Quay Marina at the foot of Bangors Main Street - and Royal Ulster, just a short walk from the Marina, will be the hub of all shore activities, including an attractive social scene. Among the visiting contenders expected to make the running will be Paul Scutts Carmen from Helensburgh, Scotland, who took number one slot in last years Irish Championship at the same venue.Show us the money, Plus SMS toldInvestors hoping pointed questions would be asked during the Plus SMS annual meeting on Friday were not disappointed.
Pointed questions, principally about when and how the company would start earning revenue, were asked. They just weren't necessarily answered. To some, Plus SMS is a typical technology start-up, burning cash while important developments take place behind the scenes, many of which can't be talked about in detail. To others, the company's lack of revenue, or even of a revenue forecast, makes a mockery of its market capitalisation - $170 million at the last count. Plus SMS, which completed a backdoor listing on the New Zealand stock exchange last July, is licensing mobile number ranges from international carriers to develop global short codes for interactive mobile phone marketing.
Peter Mullan and Oscar(R) Nominee Brenda Blethyn Star in the Heartwarming and Inspirational Comedy 'On A Clear Day'An ordinary man sets himself a seemingly impossible challenge in "On a Clear Day", a funny yet poignant story of determination and triumph, coming to DVD on July 11, 2006 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. One of the year's most touching films, it stars Peter Mullan ("Trainspotting") in a heartfelt story about personal renewal, with a engaging supporting cast that includes Academy Award® nominee Brenda Blethyn ("Pride & Prejudice") and Billy Boyd ("Lord of the Rings" trilogy). Gaby Dellal, in her feature film debut, directs this uplifting tale with a sure hand and deft humor, from a script written by Alex Rose. Filmed on location in Glasgow, the Isle of Man and Dover, "On a Clear Day" is an unforgettable account of how one man defies great odds as he takes on the greatest challenge of his life. |
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