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Madeleine McCann: A Catholic Writes

FROM the Anorak Forums, Otherwize writes:

I’d like to add another, Mediterranean, perspective to the argument.

First of all, the campaign is bringing the issue of child abuse and abduction into the … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (11)


This Is A ‘Parentally Aware Neighbourhood’ For Madeleine McCann

“PARENTS start paedophile patrols near schools and playgrounds.”

The parents in the “Parentally Aware Neighbourhood” in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth – a parish known locally as Bos Vegas on account … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comments (16)


Adam Gadahn Is Al-Qaeda’s Mr Big Time

CALIFORNIA slacker turned Al-Qaeda propaganda chief Adam Gadahn has released a new video press release on behalf of his organisation.

Gadahn says that al-Qaeda is being really done in and would … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment (1)


Vote Google For Democracy Says Jonathan Freedland (Web World Map)

THE Internet is changing the way we live.Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt, says the company’s ambition is to know so much about us all, it will be able to answer the … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment


Now That American and Iran Are Talking…

AMERICA and Iran are on speaking terms again.

It’s the beginning of a beautiful friendship:
Within minutes they were probably flicking through a Which Execution magazine together. The Iranians would have been … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment


Why Do We Need Half-Term?

IT’S half-term holiday. That time when mums and dads have a laugh with their children, building dens in the woods, eating late and running about. Good isn’t it. Until mum … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment


Broken Promises: Britney Spears Gives Full Throat To Lindsay Lohan Rehab Centre

LINDSAY Lohan has checked into Britney Spears’ rehab centre.

As the Mirror reports: “LINDSAY CHECKS IN TO BRITNEY REHAB”.

No, dear reader, Spears has not opened her own rehab centre, cashing in … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comments (13)


Big Brother All Girl Action

MANCHESTER United’s “sexy cousin” Charlie Richardson is to appear on Big Brother.

Charlie is, of course, a girl, an apparent truth supported by the exposure of the greater part of her … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment


The Imogen Thomas And Russell Brand Saga

IMOGEN Thomas has not slept with Russell Brand. This is in direct opposition to the story that Imogen Thomas (book now for panto, children’s parties and tombola spinning) did sleep … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment


Michelle Marsh In Agony

FOR the duration of Big Brother, former housemate Michelle Marsh is acting as agony aunt in the Daily Sport.

This week’s questions include:

“I am guy of 18 but have an embarrassing … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment


Danielle Lloyd Wears Bikini

DANIELLE Lloyd has checked into hotel in Florida, reports the Daily Sport and news wires. More to follow… … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment


Chantelle Houghton Reveals…

CELEBRITY Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton says her marriage to Preston is not in trouble. Chantelle’s fans will be delighted to hear the news, and we will be happy to … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment


Madeleine McCann: The Pope’s Holy See

“FOR 26 anguished days she has not spent a night away form her twins. But yesterday, as the search for little Madeleine went on, Kate McCann had to say goodbye…”

What … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comments (70)


Civil Disservice: Whitehall’s £45million Invisible Jobs

IN a feat of illusion that even Derren Brown would be proud of, an estimated 634 Whitehall staff have been made invisible. (Pic: Beau Bo D’Or)

Well, that’s one explanation for … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Uncategorized | Comment


The Big Music Rip Off: CD Wow Breaks The Law

THOSE poor dears in the music industry.

After years of getting away with massively inflated CD prices, the Internet revolutionised the business and seriously ate into the industry’s profits, with peer-to-peer … (read more)

Posted: 30th, May 2007 | In: Money | Comments (2)


£100,000 Set Aside For Bank Charge War

DESPITE the surprise decision by a judge in Birmingham to dismiss a claim for £2,545 by Lloyds TSB customer Kevin Berwick, the nationwide campaign to challenge illegal bank charges … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Money | Comment


Robbing Of Sherwood: Nottingham Tops Burglary League

ACCORDING to the myth, Robin Hood stole from the rich to give to the poor. And according to a new report, that fine Nottingham tradition of theft is still going … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Money | Comment


John Prescott’s Housing Policy Jag

WITH apartment blocks going up on every bit of vacant land faster than you can say “property developers are the spawn of Satan”, it comes as little surprise that there … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Money | Comment


No Change For Lottery Winner David Ashcroft

MANY a lottery winner has claimed that their new found wealth won’t change them. They then set off on a maelstrom of lavish spending, drug abuse and eventual bankruptcy and … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Money | Comment (1)


The Creationist Museum: Would You Adam And Eve It

DINOSAURS and naked men and women in one museum… And they said it couldn’t be done. Hurrah:
PETERSBURG, Ky. – Like most natural history museums, this one has exhibits showing dinosaurs … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (5)


Semen: The Anti-Depressant

PSYCHOLOGY Today (“here to help”) tells us:
The finding that women who do not use condoms during sex are less depressed and less likely to attempt suicide than are women who … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment


Hillary Clinton’s Not The Only Clinton In The Village Society

HILLARY Clinton, US presidential hopeful, wants:
“I prefer a ‘we’re all in it together’ society,” she said. “I believe our government can once again work for all Americans. It can promote … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment


Russia Fires RS-24 Missiles

RUSSIA has been shooting at things. It’s got a new missile – the RS24, which sounds a bit like the old Ford Escort RS Turbo but not as good.
MOSCOW (Reuters) … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment


They’re Just Like Us: Chinese Students Abuse Teacher

HERE’S a video of Chinese students abusing their teacher. Pretty dull stuff, albeit unpleasant. As reported:
A video of two students abusing a 70-year-old teacher has created an Internet controversy in … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment


Forget Big Brother Votting; Get Big Brother Betting

BIG Brother voters listen up:
Channel 4 has halved the cost of eviction voting for Big Brother and said it will not make any profit from phone services on this year’s … (read more)

Posted: 29th, May 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment