England is being blighted by Dickensian levels of illiteracy despite billions of pounds spent on state education, the Government admitted today. The Schools Minister said there were "still shadows of Charles Dickens's world in our own". Known for his colourful characters with evocative names, the real aim of Charles Dickens…
Charles Dickens was born 200 years ago today in the town of Portsmouth, England. According to Claire Tomalin's 2011 biography "Charles Dickens: A Life," his childhood home was happy and comfortable, but his father tended to live beyond his means, Certainly, these Hard Times (heh) have a certain Dickensian ring…
It’s not that hard to envision Georges St Pierre taking a decision in this fight, but to score a TKO or submission would be a tall order against Nick Diaz, who is one of the most unfinishable welterweights in the game right now. If GSP can muster up some magic and put Diaz away it would be a hell of an accomplishment for Pierre at UFC 137 in Las Vegas.
