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Truce And Lies? Hamas Fires Rockets At Israel

THE grandly named website Honest Reporting sheds light on the ending of what Hamas calls a “ceasfire” against Israel.

“This April alone, the following incidents illustrate that the media’s impression that … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Rosie O’Donnell And Donald Trump’s Bad Taste

THE awards may have been intended to celebrate women in the media, but there was nothing ladylike about emcee Rosie O’Donnell who finished off a rant about her archnemisis Donald … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (9)

Kate Middleton’s Silence Speaks Volumes

KATE Middleton is “brave”. She is “brave Kate”.

Brave Kate is on the cover of Hello!. Kate will tell us “what went wrong”, about “the Palace fall-out”, William’s throne rangers” and … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Fifty Years Later: Georgia Students Stage First Integrated Prom

STUDENTS at a Georgia, USA, school – black and white – can now dance together. This is not news from forty years back – it’s from today!

This insight into American … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Alec Baldwin Daddy Dearest Talking Doll

14 takes a look at the Alec Baldwin’s angry voice mail left for his 11-year-old daughter, Ireland. He called her a “thoughtless little pig”.

Said Baldwin: “Once again, I have made … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (3)

John Edwards’ Hair, Hillary Clinton, Moustaches And Bald Truths

JOHN Edwards, the US Presidential hopeful, understands the importance of image. (image Beau Bo D’Or)

According to a financial report filed with the Federal Election Commission, the Democrat’s campaign committee paid … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (8)

Sheryl Crow: All I Wanna Do Is Wipe My Bum

SHERYL CROW tells us:”I have spent the better part of this tour trying to come up with easy ways for us all to become a part of the solution to … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Jihad In Paksitan (Video)

Spotter LGF notes the Channel 4’s Dispatches show that examines the jihad in Pakistan.

Join the debate

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Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Fashion Survey: Which Is The Most Fashionable City And Celebrity

WANT to know where the fashion conscious are and aren’t? Want to know how to avoid them? According to an online survey:

TOP 10 LEAST FASHIONABLE CITIES

1. … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment (1)

David Cameron: Chutney Today, Chutney Tomorrow

DAVID Cameron is at an organic farm shop in Paignton, Devon.

In “CHUTNEYGATE”, Dave approaches the till. In his hand is a basket of goods.

The Mirror notes a jar of goose … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Uncategorized | Comment

Jade Goody Spills In Bottle Attack

LIKE a spilled lamb korma on the mini-cab’s upholstery Jade Goody continues to leave her mark on the news.

Today Jade is on the cover of the Star. And, as ever, … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Celebrities | Comment (1)

If The Shoe Fits: Two Victoria Beckhams In LA

WITH Victoria Beckham looking at Los Angeles through gritted teeth, the search is on for her replacement.

And the good news is that we have the technology to replicate Vicky. And … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comment (1)

Lord Laidlaw Laying Low From David Cameron

WITH David Cameron now imploring us to be ‘nice to each other’, one of his party’s lords is continuing to act in a rather ungentlemanly fashion.

The Mirror tells us that … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Uncategorized | Comment

Manchester City And A New King’s Ranson

WHILE the future of Arsenal football club remains up in the air, Manchester City are themselves the subject of a new bid from none other than former player Ray Ranson.

The … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Back pages | Comment

Lottery The Loser In Olympic 2012 Money Marathon

ALMOST two years have passed since London was awarded the 2012 Olympics.

How has-been athletes, the construction industry and London mayor Ken Livingstone all rejoiced over the, apparently, momentous decision.

However, with … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Back pages | Comments (2)

Scottish Elections: Gordon Brown And Alex Salmond’s Waste

ELECTIONS to the Scottish Parliament will take place on 3 May 2007. Catoonist Hack looks at the campaign so far.

Elections, held in 73 constituencies and eight Parliamentary regions, will … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Uncategorized | Comments (7)

Andrew Flintoff Drowns His Sorrows

“OWZPRAT!” says the Mirror as English cricket’s star player Andrew Flintoff perches on a bar stool.

England all-rounder Freddie is as versatile off the pitch as he is on it, taking … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Back pages | Comment

GMTV TV’s Scam And Opera’s ‘Premium Rat’

“PAYBACK,” announces the Mirror’s front page. “GMTV promise refunds to viewers ripped off in phone quiz scandal.”

But surely there is no scandal. Only yesterday Opera Interactive Technology was telling Mail … (read more)

Posted: 24th, April 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comment (1)

Gemma Atkinson’s Footballer Ronaldo Wins PFA Awards

GEMMA Atkinson’s on/off lover Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Professional Footballer’s Association (PFA) player of the year award.

The tumbling winger – the Sun’s dirty “winker” from last year’s … (read more)

Posted: 23rd, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (6)

Def Jam’s Russell Simmons Says No More Ho And Nigger

RUSSELL Simmons, founder of hip-hop record label Def Jam, recommends eliminating the words “bitch,” “ho” and “nigger” from the recording industry. According to Simmons these are “extreme curse words”.

“We recommend … (read more)

Posted: 23rd, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

President Ahmadinejad’s Fashion Police

WHO knew that when President Ahmadinejad of Iran handed out those suits to British sailors and that headscarf to Faye Turney he was treating them as he treats his own?

The … (read more)

Posted: 23rd, April 2007 | In: Uncategorized | Comments (2)

Norman Baker MPs’ Drink And The Freedom Of Information Act

HOW much drink do the MPs and their assorted lackeys and guests quaff at the House of Commons?

As Dizzy notes, thanks to Norman Baker MP for Lewes, East Sussex, we … (read more)

Posted: 23rd, April 2007 | In: Money | Comment

Liberals To Blame For Virginia Tech Massacre

IN the week following the massacre at Virginia Tech, as liberals pinned the blame for the shootings on gun control and inadequate mental care, right-wing talk show hosts have turned … (read more)

Posted: 23rd, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (4)

Virgina Tech And Cho Seung-Hui – Only In America For Mark Steyn, Andrew Sullivan And Glenn Reynolds

SHOULD Cho Seung-Hui’s killing spree be reported by Europeans? Is this America’s story and all others are not welcome to watch it?

Anorak has noticed North Americans getting twitchy over how … (read more)

Posted: 23rd, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Rabbis Protest At UN Against Ahmadinejad’s Iran

A BAGLE of rabbis (what is the term?) led by Avi Weiss protested at the United Nations against Iran and President Ahmadinejad’s calls for the destruction of Israel. They made … (read more)

Posted: 23rd, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (3)

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