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Big Brother: Laura Of The Dead

IN the Mirror: “One of the main reasons for entering the BB house as to raise £2,000 to pay for a college course…in embalming. Her ambition is to work for … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment

The Gift Of Time: Bishop of Reading Tells Commuters To Bake Bread

“WHY the British handed out egg timers to rush-hour commuters,” says the Mail’s headline.

We join the action on the concourse at “a busy railway station”. The exact location is not … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comments (7)

Your Chance To Be Adopted By Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt

ONE…two…three…

Angelina Jolie has been in Prague and we are just counting heads to see that everything is as it should be.

Angelina does love to take home a souvenir of her … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comments (12)

US Presidential Hopeful Barack Obama On Iraq And Peace

IN Foreign Affairs magazine, via the Guardian:
To renew American leadership in the world, we must first bring the Iraq war to a responsible end and refocus our attention on the … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (2)

Climate Change Is Today’s Big C

CLIMATE change is the Big C:
The climate debate is reaching a crisis. When I hear the words “global warming”, my temperature rises to the point where I want to reach … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Is Vladimir Putin Turning Into A Fascist?

ON Vladimir Putin in the Times:
Is Putin leading Russia into fascism? That is now the accusation of Western critics. Is it not time, they say, to drop pretences of partnership, … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

The Future Of The BT Phone Box

LIKE the few remaining genuine left-wing Labour MP’s, phone boxes have become little more than quaint reminders of a bygone era.

However, despite the ubiquity of the mobile phone, a tiny … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Money | Comments (9)

Big Brother: Laura Williams’ Biggest Supporter

LAURA Williams is supported by….her 40HH bra.

The Daily Star has taken its bra for Wangers to the streets to discover what other uses such a contraption could be put to.

It’s … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment

Madeleine McCann: Crimewatch And Just Another Day

IT’S Gerry McCann’s birthday today. He’s 39.

This is, as the Mail says, “the hardest birthday of his life”.

So how does he feel? The Sun wants to know. “I can’t even … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Madeleine McCann | Comments (625)

Big Brother: New Housemate Rylan Clark Is A Weapon

“BIG BROTHER SECRET WEAPON – REVEALED,” announces the Star’s front page in the manner of a topless Hans Blix.

“Hidden housemate set to cause chaos.”

This hidden housemate is Laura Williams, right? … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comments (13)

Big Brother: Tracey Barnard’s Ye Olde Caravan And (Cromwell) Carrot

SPACEY Tracey Barnard, Big Brother’s Tony Adams, “LIVES IN A PUB CAR PARK!”

How many Daily Sport readers on learning of this do not wipe a rheumy eye and thank god … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comments (12)

Big Brother: Jade Goody Is Iced

JADE Goody has not gone away. She’s in the Sun. The paper looks on as Goody the Hoody bends over her son Bobby’s fourth birthday cake and gets green icing … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment

City Bosses Paying Less Tax Than Cleaners

WELCOME to Blair and Brown’s Britain, where millionaire City chiefs pay tax at a lower rate than the people who clean their plush offices.

A loophole in the law allows fat-cat … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Money | Comment

Big Brother: Learning To Hate Charley Itchea

SAYS Big Brother reject Kinga in the Sport: “I’d actually like to see Charley stay in the house so we can see a nice side of her personality before she … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comments (2)

The Path To Prosperity: Suing The Council For Damaged Dog Food Tins

IF you’re short of a few quid and of a litigious bent, then the east of England is the place to be.

According to figures acquired by the BBC, councils … (read more)

Posted: 5th, June 2007 | In: Money | Comment

Big Brother: Amanda And Sam Marchant’s Twin Love

IT’S the Big Big Brother debate. The question: “Would you SHARE the same man.”

As ever, much room for sticky debate on the Daily Sport’s foremost page.

The discussion is triggered by … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comments (5)

Big Brother: Arse About Face Update

THE housemates had to rank themselves in order of attractiveness. “I’m going as number 1 or 2, blatantly,” said…

Can you guess?
Was it:
Chanelle
Carole
Charley

She ended up as Number 1.

Answer: Charley … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment

London 2012 Olympic Logo Is One Step Beyond

HOW do you encapsulate the Olympics in one single image? How do you capture the unending quest for glory, the physical perfection, the humanity, the dreams, the, erm, cheating, … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Broadsheets | Comments (23)

In For A Penny: Ken Bates Back In Charge Of Leeds

BAD Santa, Ken Bates, has regained control of ailing giant Leeds United following a recount of votes taken at last week’s creditor’s meeting.

The famous club, that reached a Champions League … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Money | Comment (1)

Illegal Bank Charges: The Test Case

ON rumbles the bank charges row. However, this time it’s those lovely banks that are planning a court case.

The financial bigwigs are reported to be considering taking a legal test … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Money | Comments (6)

Big Brother: Leslie’s Rules Of Attraction

CHARLEY Itchea is making fun of the way Emily looks. Says Lesley: “”You were making fun of the way she looks and it’s not fair. Not everyone looks like you, … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment

G8 Summit At Heiligendamm: Angela Merkel On Global Warming And EU

IT’S another G8 sumit. What do these things means to you? Anarchists, communists and hoodies fighting the police in a provincial setting?

There will be 16,000 police between you and German … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Republican Calls For More ‘Attacks On American Soil’ So Americans Appreciate George Bush

YOU know what would really prove George Bush was right and the Islamicists really want to kill us all? More attacks like 9/11. Bring ’em on says this Republican:
In his … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment (1)

Big Brother: What Would Posh Do?

LOGO Chanelle is cosying up to Ziggy:

“I’m hungry again,” she says. “I’m always hungry. Suggest something.”

Eating? too easy. What would Victoria Beckham do? Any ideas..? … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment

Civil War In Iraq: Abu Abdullah Killed By Iraqis

THE Iraqis have killed the Al-Qaeda chieftain (an Iraqi citizen) known as Abu Abdullah al-Adhab — “Abu Abdullah with the crippled arm”. Is this cvil war?
Iraqi soldiers have killed a … (read more)

Posted: 4th, June 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

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