http://www.wikinut.com/author~zidga/martin-cross/ I am a technical translator and writer, a former chef and marketeer, currently disabled. I write articles on food,, travel, politics, religion and technology among other topics. en-gb http://img.wikinut.com/img/3osvqxr0r8tnln8k/jpeg/preview/Author-profile-image.jpeg http://www.wikinut.com/author~zidga/martin-cross/ Millionaires export jobs… for more profit; and ruin the economy in the process. http://news.wikinut.com/Millionaires-do-not-create-jobs.-Not-here%21/zxw154j3/ http://news.wikinut.com/Millionaires-do-not-create-jobs.-Not-here%21/zxw154j3/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:57:46 GMT Something new for America will be required, an original approach – consumer power and democracy in action. The ordinary American needs to take his country back. http://news.wikinut.com/What-can-be-done-to-help-the-US-economy/2y6v15mk/ http://news.wikinut.com/What-can-be-done-to-help-the-US-economy/2y6v15mk/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:27:06 GMT The contribution of Jack Kilby, a true ‘giant’ of the Technological Age, has become lost in the adulation for those who came after and used his inventions. http://guides.wikinut.com/Unknown-Jack-Kilby-founds-our-Technological-Age/_c0x6vtg/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Unknown-Jack-Kilby-founds-our-Technological-Age/_c0x6vtg/ Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:02:46 GMT Obama publicly states two different birthdates, claims father a WWII veteran, indicates country of birth different from USA, Michelle confirms Obama’s home country Kenya. http://news.wikinut.com/Obama-himself-casts-doubt-on-the-information-on-his-birth-certificate/1qdntxk3/ http://news.wikinut.com/Obama-himself-casts-doubt-on-the-information-on-his-birth-certificate/1qdntxk3/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:15:07 GMT A traditional beef & onion pie with a twist, adapted from a French cookbook. http://guides.wikinut.com/Beef-%26-onion-pie-with-cornmeal-pastry/2t13uph9/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Beef-%26-onion-pie-with-cornmeal-pastry/2t13uph9/ Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:44:49 GMT The US State Department warns tourists not to visit Mexico so that is where the First Family sends its teenage daughter. Shouldn’t politicians set an example? http://news.wikinut.com/Send-your-daughter-somewhere-dangerous-for-a-holiday/1185-wai/ http://news.wikinut.com/Send-your-daughter-somewhere-dangerous-for-a-holiday/1185-wai/ Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:33:51 GMT Coincidence or a bribe? The undefended court action of Obama’s eligibility to appear on the Georgia ballot is unexpectedly dismissed and Georgia receives the first new contracts for nuclear power plants in more than 30 years. http://news.wikinut.com/Did-Barack-Obama-bribe-his-way-onto-the-Georgia-ballot/1svv6297/ http://news.wikinut.com/Did-Barack-Obama-bribe-his-way-onto-the-Georgia-ballot/1svv6297/ Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:10:31 GMT The question of whether Obama was eligible to stand for President has rumbled on throughout his Presidency. Why won’t it go away? http://news.wikinut.com/Is-Obama%E2%80%99s-birth-certificate-a-forgery/2bnng-ow/ http://news.wikinut.com/Is-Obama%E2%80%99s-birth-certificate-a-forgery/2bnng-ow/ Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:08:30 GMT The DFW Metroplex is not unaccustomed to tornados but 3rd of April 2012 was downright extraordinary – not just for the number of tornados and the damage but because no-one was killed! http://news.wikinut.com/A-year%E2%80%99s-worth-of-tornados-hit-USA%E2%80%99s-10th-largest-city/2b713vde/ http://news.wikinut.com/A-year%E2%80%99s-worth-of-tornados-hit-USA%E2%80%99s-10th-largest-city/2b713vde/ Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:13:30 GMT Lamb is a favourite choice for the Sunday roast and a traditional Easter dish. Here is a simple guide to roasting it and a sumptuous all-in-one roast dinner for when time is at a premium. http://guides.wikinut.com/How-to-roast-lamb-for-Sunday-dinner-or-Easter/ehb2l912/ http://guides.wikinut.com/How-to-roast-lamb-for-Sunday-dinner-or-Easter/ehb2l912/ Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:28:42 GMT One of the biggest things expatriates miss is news in their own language and their favorite TV programs from the “Old Country’. No more! Now software allows them to access foreign channels on their laptop or PC. http://guides.wikinut.com/How-ex-pats-can-now-receive-TV-in-their-own-language-from-their-former-country/107c_buq/ http://guides.wikinut.com/How-ex-pats-can-now-receive-TV-in-their-own-language-from-their-former-country/107c_buq/ Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:17:37 GMT Fish on Friday has a long tradition. Here is a quick and easy to prepare cottage-style pie, a Good Friday tradition that can be enjoyed at any time. http://guides.wikinut.com/Easter-Fish-Pie-for-Good-Friday/1rfd_o1s/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Easter-Fish-Pie-for-Good-Friday/1rfd_o1s/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:10:12 GMT Easter has always been an important celebration in Italy. This opulent dish is just one of many, with which the Italians celebrate the end of Lent and the Resurrection of Christ. Have your Lipitor at the ready! http://guides.wikinut.com/Italian-Easter-Ham-and-Cheese-Pie-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%98Shadone%E2%80%99/3yppt7ig/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Italian-Easter-Ham-and-Cheese-Pie-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%98Shadone%E2%80%99/3yppt7ig/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:19:48 GMT Was the Lockerbie bomber guilty? Subsequent judicial examination casts doubt on the evidence at the trial. http://news.wikinut.com/New-document-sheds-light-on-Lockerbie-Bomber%E2%80%99s-release/18l3mc_d/ http://news.wikinut.com/New-document-sheds-light-on-Lockerbie-Bomber%E2%80%99s-release/18l3mc_d/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:51:30 GMT A party cake that can be run up on the spot and frosted appropriately. Serve also with white or chocolate frosting as a standard Devil’s Food cake throughout the year. http://guides.wikinut.com/Chocolate-Mint-Devil%E2%80%99s-Food-cake-for-St-Patrick%E2%80%99s-Day/2v7873m7/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Chocolate-Mint-Devil%E2%80%99s-Food-cake-for-St-Patrick%E2%80%99s-Day/2v7873m7/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:36:48 GMT Carac, a chocolate tart with a green fondant topping. Certainly not just for St Patrick’s Day http://guides.wikinut.com/Carac%2C-a-rare-Swiss-treat.-Try-it-on-St-Patrick%E2%80%99s-Day/3y2fy6mk/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Carac%2C-a-rare-Swiss-treat.-Try-it-on-St-Patrick%E2%80%99s-Day/3y2fy6mk/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:34:54 GMT On the 17th of March, the Irish and many of Irish descent the world over will be honouring their patron saint with parades and celebrations. Here is a traditional Irish dish to fortify you for the fray. http://guides.wikinut.com/Beef-%26-Guinness-stew-to-celebrate-St-Patrick%E2%80%99s-Day/162an260/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Beef-%26-Guinness-stew-to-celebrate-St-Patrick%E2%80%99s-Day/162an260/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:33:45 GMT On the 17th of March, the Irish and many of Irish descent the world over will be honouring their patron saint with parades and celebrations. Here is a traditional Irish dish to fortify you for the fray. http://guides.wikinut.com/Irish-Stew-for-an-authentic-St-Patrick%E2%80%99s-Day-meal/2gzuy2o3/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Irish-Stew-for-an-authentic-St-Patrick%E2%80%99s-Day-meal/2gzuy2o3/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:41:07 GMT Scientists now claim proof that the seeds of life on Earth came from space. http://news.wikinut.com/Scientists-now-claim-proof-that-life-came-from-space/j2vsv5qp/ http://news.wikinut.com/Scientists-now-claim-proof-that-life-came-from-space/j2vsv5qp/ Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:05:59 GMT Researchers are looking to urine as an energy source to power a fuel cell or provide combustible gas. http://guides.wikinut.com/Urine-%E2%80%93-a-future-source-of-power/1otm0gja/ http://guides.wikinut.com/Urine-%E2%80%93-a-future-source-of-power/1otm0gja/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 03:01:04 GMT When the holiday industry increasingly concentrates on the affluent singles market, where can parents take their young children for a safe, quiet, affordable holiday? http://travel.wikinut.com/Where-to-find-a-holiday-resort-suitable-for-families-with-young-children/1mkpwa6z/ http://travel.wikinut.com/Where-to-find-a-holiday-resort-suitable-for-families-with-young-children/1mkpwa6z/ Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:37:47 GMT Modern technology now allows us the opportunity for a direct say in national and local issues and genuine majority rule. Politicians may even become redundant. Recent events show the way. http://news.wikinut.com/At-last%2C-a-chance-for-real-democracy-Part-3/2njhat-_/ http://news.wikinut.com/At-last%2C-a-chance-for-real-democracy-Part-3/2njhat-_/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:31:30 GMT The elected few follow the party line or their own self-interest rather than the majority view of their constituents who have had no ability to influence their representatives in current Western-style democracies.. http://news.wikinut.com/At-last%2C-a-chance-for-real-democracy-Part-2/anxfo5vx/ http://news.wikinut.com/At-last%2C-a-chance-for-real-democracy-Part-2/anxfo5vx/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:29:36 GMT Ever since the concept was invented by the Ancient Greeks, we have never had a political system representing all the people. Recent events have shown this is now becoming possible. http://news.wikinut.com/At-last%2C-a-chance-for-real-democracy-Part-1/2ojinix1/ http://news.wikinut.com/At-last%2C-a-chance-for-real-democracy-Part-1/2ojinix1/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:48:26 GMT DSK faces potential charges of complicity in pimping and abuse of public funds from his dealings with a cross-border prostitution ring. Questioning brings new revelations on past exploits. http://news.wikinut.com/Dominique-Strauss-Kahn-came-from-a-two-day-orgy-just-before-the-Sofitel-incident/1-f2w91h/ http://news.wikinut.com/Dominique-Strauss-Kahn-came-from-a-two-day-orgy-just-before-the-Sofitel-incident/1-f2w91h/ Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:12:14 GMT