The Nightshift: 31 December 2016

Press Clippings: Good Morning, it’s Saturday, 31 December 2016, New Year’s Eve. It’s the last day of the year and, considering how 2016 went, not without drama (that’s to be expected). The New Year is fast arriving in North America (it’s already arrived in Australia) and today is a great day to reflect on the past …

The Nightshift: 30 December 2016

Press Clippings: Good Evening, it’s Friday, 30 December 2016. Welcome to a special late evening edition of The Nightshift. The best of the news from all over the world, but at a much later hour than normal. The year is closing down quickly. In less than 32 Hours, it’ll be a New Year and a …

The Nightshift: 29 December 2016

Press Clippings: Good Morning. It’s Thursday, 29 December 2016. We’re in the  last days of 2016 and soon a New Year will begin  and soon after that, a new political administration. Plus ca change,  plus c’est la meme chose. Enjoy the last of the old. Get ready for the best of the New. Stay in touch with world events by …

The Nightshift: 28 December 2016

Press Clippings: Good Morning. It’s Wednesday, 28 December 2016. We’re in the  last days of 2016 and soon a New Year will begin  and soon after that, a new political administration. Plus ca change,  plus c’est la meme chose. Enjoy the last of the old. Get ready for the best of the New. Stay in touch with world events by clicking …

The Nightshift: 27 December 2016

Press Clippings: Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, 27 December 2016. The Big Day has come and gone and now the real fun starts: the after-Christmas sales. We’re in the  last week of 2016 and in just days, a New Year will begin (with more adventures, news, good movies, friends, trips, drama, scandals–the usual stuff of life). Enjoy …

The Nightshift: 26 December 2016

Press Clippings: Good Morning. It’s Monday, 26 December 2016, Boxing Day if you’re English, the day after Christmas if you’re not. The Big Day has come and gone and now the real fun starts: the after-Christmas sales. Be careful out there..some shoppers have sharp elbows as they try for the bargains. Stay in touch with world events …

The Nightshift: 24 December 2016

Press Clippings: It’s Christmas Eve, Saturday, 24 December  2016. Hopefully you’re home with family and friends, enjoying the Holiday Weekend.   Stay in touch with world events by clicking on one of the links below which takes you to the front pages of the world’s great newspapers. Now, more than ever, you are advised to click-through. …

The Bob Hope Christmas Special: 1943

Paying Attention:  One of the finest American entertainers of all  time–in both talent and spirit– was Bob “Here for the Troops” Hope. During most holiday seasons, throughout his career, Bob Hope went on the road to entertain American troops in war zones around the world, logging 57 USO Tours. He was particular diligent about giving up …