Queen Elizabeth visits Ireland

For the first time in 100 years, a British monarch is visiting the Republic of Ireland. The last time this happened the Irish were British subjects, and 90 years since independence it is clear that old troubles still exist.

Two bomb scares however have not deterred Her Majesty from making a visit that will certainly find its way into future GCSE books about the Anglo-Irish crisis. By crisis I mean all the events over the last 600 years which have contributed to the fear and hatred of the two societies involved.

Some Irish nationals claim that the border between the two countries is just as dangerous as 20 years ago, and that the press in both countries sees it as in their best interests not to report attacks. Internationally, news has hailed the visit of Queen Elizabeth the First. 'Now that would be historic!' says Mark Davenport, Northern Ireland political correspondent on Twitter.

While David Cameron calls this an historic day, one is left wondering what the future holds for Ireland. With the economic crisis, the bomb scares, and the relationship with the EU, is the Republic of Ireland going to look the same in 100 years time?

A page has certainly been turned, and I am sure a book is being written about the visit. Hopefully it will be positive, and will probably point out the effect of the visit being around Easter. The Queen has always been one for symbolism!

The Apprentice is back!

As the title may suggest... the Apprentice is back! Wednesdays at 9pm will be spent watching the 7 season of this amazing show.

Lord Sugar is finally back on our screens firing the idiots that somehow make it onto the program. I heard a very true fact on the radio today: the first seasons offered the audience the chance to see actual professionals perform at their best (does anyone remember Ruth Badger?). I remember thinking that I really wanted to try my hand in business, but watching today's contestants I'm left feeling I dodged a bullet, working with people who act like the back end of a flatulent giant living ego because they think they should is simply ridiculous. They certainly are very good, and some have an admirably suave... but please loose the childish attitudes!

We're left with a program that entertains us, the public's interest in business is replaced with hope that the contestants will fail and get yelled at by the big boss.

But that's fine because we remember why we watch it, it's terrific fun and if these characters can make it then I'm sure I can.