Archive for February, 2008

Welsh Rugby Union Honoured With Its Own Daffodil

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

The Welsh Rugby Union today received a unique gift from the Royal Horticultural Society – a new strain of daffodil to be named “Undeb Rygbi Cymru” in its honour.
The narcissus “Undeb Rygbi Cymru” – or “Welsh Rugby Union” daffodil in English translation – was presented to Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland and WRU Group Chief […]

Cawl Cennin (Leek Broth) Recipe For St.David’s Day

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Continuing the St.David’s Day theme, here’s a recipe for the ever popular Cawl Cennin (Leek Broth) - a warm and wholesome broth on a cold winter’s day.
No St David’s Day celebration is complete without this traditional dish!
Ingredients:
* one breast/shoulder of lamb cut into bite sized pieces
* 450g (1lb) finely diced carrots
* 450g (1lb) finely […]

St.David’s Day Desktop Daffodil Wallpaper

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

St.David’s Day - a national day of celebration within Wales - is just around the corner (March 1st), so thought it was a good time to change the desktop wallpaper on my laptop to something Welsh and seasonal. Enter a great macro photograph of wild daffodil sprouts (Narcissus Pseudonarcissus) covered in Northern Norway snow, […]

2nd Generation MINI scores well in NHTSA crash testing

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

The second generation MINI Cooper hardtop earned impressive scores for front and side impact and roll-over testing in the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) testing.
In frontal impact testing the MINI Cooper received a 4-Star rating for both front seat occupants. In addition the MINI Cooper carries a 5-Star […]

Wales Romp To Record Six Nations Victory Over Italy

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

Warren Gatland’s revolution continued as Wales demolished Italy in Cardiff to set up a potential Triple Crown decider in Ireland in two weeks time.
New coach Gatland inspired Wales to their third successive triumph as his men followed up victories against England and Scotland in impressive style.
Lee Byrne and Shane Williams both scored twice while Tom […]

MINI Clubman Arrives In Virginia Beach

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

The latest oddball addition to the already eccentric MINI family has finally arrived at the Checkered Flag dealership in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The all new MINI features an unconventional design, legendary MINI handling, side ClubDoor and split barn doors.
MINIUSA describe the largest member of the MINI family as follows:

“Reminiscent of yesteryear’s trusty workhorses […]

Wales Looking For Revenge Against Italy

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Wales insist they won’t lose focus and will not repeat their mistakes of the past against Italy, as they pursue the 2008 RBS Six Nations Grand Slam.
Wales have already defeated England and Scotland, but have not beaten Italy since the 2005 Grand Slam campaign. Wales are keen to get revenge for last season’s defeat in […]

MINI Cooper vs Suzuki Swift

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Which hot hatch will win the time trial? The faster, more powerful Suzuki Swift or the heavier, bulldog like MINI Cooper?
Tiff Needell puts both the Suzuki Swift Sport and Mini Cooper to the ultimate test:

Welsh Love Spoons Make The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

One of Wales’ most popular tourist souvenirs is the love spoon. Totally unique to Wales, the tradition of giving a love spoon as a romantic gesture dates back many centuries, although the romantic aspects of the love spoon have been somewhat diluted in recent years. They’re now bought as gifts for all sorts of occasions […]

Wales Beat Scotland To Keep Triple Crown Hopes Alive

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Wales maintained their 100% start to the Six Nations with an emphatic win over Scotland at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. Shane Williams scored a couple of spectacular tries to help see off the visitors.
“The home side dominated possession and territory and their flair saw first half tries for Williams and James Hook.
But dogged Scotland held […]