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No Show Without Richard & Judy

SOME two months after the outing of Richard and Judy’s phone-in quiz scam, the Mirror reports that not a single viewer “ripped-off” in the debacle has been reimbursed.

While a hotline … (read more)

Posted: 16th, April 2007 | In: Money | Comment

The Green Ming – LibDems And Green Shield Stamp Duty

RAISING their voices to let us know that they are still alive, yet alone still around, the Lib Dems are proposing that homeowners face a retrospective rise in stamp duty … (read more)

Posted: 16th, April 2007 | In: Money | Comment

Taxing Adults On School Uniforms

HOW many adults do you know who don school uniforms on a day-to-day basis?

(This question is open to everyone save for members of Her Majesty’s Navy, Krankies enthusiasts and … (read more)

Posted: 16th, April 2007 | In: Money | Comment

Any Girl Will Do – Joseph Stars And Den Of Vice

“DREAM SHOW VICE SHOCK,” says the Star’s front-page headline, and we are engrossed and intrigued.

A picture of Any Dream Will Do host Graham Norton adds to the sense of shock. … (read more)

Posted: 16th, April 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comment

Kate Moss Takes A Hit Of Ice From Kasabian

“THAT really f*cking hurt, why did he do that?” asks Kate Moss.

As the Mirror reports, Kate has just been smacked in the head by a lump of ice tossed by … (read more)

Posted: 16th, April 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comment

Israel, Iran, Nuclear Weapons And Jewish Humour (Video)

DAILY Show Senior Israeli Correspondent John Oliver is in coversation with Ambassador Dan Gillerman on the subejct of Iran and nuclear weapons:

Oliver: Nuclear weapons. Would Israel ever consider using its … (read more)

Posted: 15th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Don Imus – Shrinking Figure

AMERICAN nodding head Don Imus is on a roll. His is the shrinking figure, writes Figaro.

Quote: “A cleaning lady.” Disgraced talk show host Don Imus, referring to … (read more)

Posted: 15th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment (1)

Gordon Brown Meets George Bush And Other Problems

GORDON Brown has met with George Bush. But will Gordon meet Bush’s successor?

Dizzy looks at how Brown is coming across in today’s papers:

Say Dizzy: “Gordon Brown really doesn’t do well … (read more)

Posted: 15th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Greens Are Navel-Gazing, US-Rabid And Gaia-Happy

ON Vancouver’s Green Party candidate Kevin Potvin, JLuc writes:

KEVIN Vin is, to say the least, an ass. I live in Vancouver and wasn’t aware of the “fist of joy for … (read more)

Posted: 15th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Killer Diets, Killer Stress, Sunburn & Fat

EVERY day of every week the Mail thinks up imaginative ways to remind you that life is cruel and you are going to experience pain and die.

And if it can’t … (read more)

Posted: 15th, April 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comment

Homeless Public Service – Key Workers Priced Out

WHERE would we be without the property boom?

Answer: Far less in debt with hideous mortgages for one thing, and we wouldn’t have the likes of Kirsty and Phil, Sarah Bennie … (read more)

Posted: 15th, April 2007 | In: Money | Comment

Inside Warren Beatty And Jessica Simpson’s Dinner With Hal Lifson

“I WROTE a story for Globe about how Warren Beatty had dinner with Jessica Simpson and was going to mentor her to become political and do good things in Washington.

“The … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment (1)

George Bush And The “Nonsensical Lie”

Says Jim: How sad that this kind of trash is posted when there are so many critically important issues to concentrate on. The future of our country and the Constitution … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

9/11 And Hitler – Anorak Forums

Says Billy Pilgrim: The overwhelming majority of people killed during the 9/11 attacks were college educated professionals doing the difficult work of peace building through the support of world trade.

Clearly, … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

A Waste Of MySpace For Peter Hain?

ALL the politicos want to hang with the hoodies and woo the kids vote. But how valuable is MySpace site and a YouTube video blog?

David Cameron has a Webcameron. Hazel … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Uncategorized | Comment

Green Party Candidate On A “Beautiful” 9/11

IS there something about the Green Party that attracts loons?

Hereunder is a story about the Green party candidate in Vancouver who enjoyed 9/11 but thinks its all bogus anyway.

It’s … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (6)

If Iran The World – Conservatives Rush In To Scupper Des Browne

HOW do the Conservatives – mad keen to unseat Des Browne – handle the Iran cash-for-sailors story?

Eu Referendum is less then impressed with the Conservatives. In a story entield ‘Fools … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Gordon Brown: The Politics, The Petty And The Partisan

GORDON Brown is doing a “man who would be King” in this morning’s Guardian, writes Dizzy.

However, the interview with Brown is quite interesting. For a man who we all know … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

American Idol’s Sanjaya Malakar F*ckawallah And Don Imus

WHILE the world gawps at American Idol favourite Sanjaya Malakar and rages against Don Imus, others are being overlooked.

Anorak has wondered what it is about whispering Sanjaya that makes him … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: TV & Radio | Comment

Prince William Splits From Kate Middleton, Camilla Awaits

WHY has Prince William separated from his lover Kate Middelton?

The reasons are not yet clear. But rapprochement seems unlikely.

We advise the merchandise makers to cancel the commemorative wedding mugs, cups … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Tabloids | Comments (29)

Top Ten Celebrity Divorces

Forbes Magazine has compiled a list of the 10 most expensive celebrity divorces in history.

All the money is going from the man to the woman. Discuss. And why isn’t Princess … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Money | Comment

British Sailors “SURRENDERED” To Iran

FROM Duncan R in the Forums:

Rule Britannia.

Rule Britannia
Britannia rules the waves
Britons never never never
shall be slaves

Stirring sentiments – which seem, sadly, no longer appropriate in this day and age!

While the … (read more)

Posted: 14th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comment

Bravery Is…Buthayna Nasser In Saudi Arabia

IF you can, watch this tape provided by MEMRI (and translated by them) of Buthayna Nasser, a Saudi newscaster, socking it (there can be no other way of putting it) … (read more)

Posted: 13th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (2)

I Am Kevin Costner Junior

“KEVIN Costner is looking pretty pleased with life,” says Hello!.
Costner, star of Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (“I am Kevin Costner, Prince of Thieves”), The Bodyguard (“I am Kevin Costner, … (read more)

Posted: 13th, April 2007 | In: Reviews | Comments (5)

Armless Fun – Crocodile Bites Man’s Funny Bone

FOR those Sun readers tired of pictures of topless stunnas and tales of Faye Turney’s knickers, a lovely story of how a “monster crocodile” bit off a vet’s arm.

“ARM STARVING” … (read more)

Posted: 13th, April 2007 | In: Strange But True | Comment

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