Archive | July, 2012
“Do not buy this album”- should we ignore Chris Brown?

“Do not buy this album”- should we ignore Chris Brown?

Today, another review of Chris Brown’s album Fortune went viral. In a very witty new tradition, music journalists are tearing into Brown’s new release, not because of his lack of musical talent (although that’s mentioned). No, the main reason for the ridicule is that Chris Brown is a convicted woman-beater.

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Cherry season!

Treat Tuesday: Cherry Time!

It’s absolutely miserable out today and also, it’s Tuesday. Which should just be banned for the week. What is in this week are cherries!

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Another footballer charged for not knowing how to speak without offending people

Another footballer charged for not knowing how to speak without offending people

The English FA have charged Rio Ferdinand with improper conduct .

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Money

Getting a Bang For Your Punt: Pound for Euro Swap

We’re all hard up for cash, so now might be the time to start searching the house for old pound coins.

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Olympic Rings

Gold before age: Youngsters sweep up at day two of Olympics swimming

Alex Rathke reports on the swimming at the Olympics from the London Aquatic Centre for this Monday evening 30th July 2012.

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Top Five Superhero Movies

Top Five Superhero Movies

This summer has been all about superhero movies with Avengers Assemble setting the record for biggest opening weekend and The Dark Knight Rises scooping over $289 million since its release.

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Are you a Superhero?

Are you a Superhero?

Are you between 16-25 years of age? Have you a supertastic idea to bring about change? Then you, my friend, could be the next Superhero.

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RIP Maeve Binchy

RIP Maeve Binchy

Irish novelist Maeve Binchy has died aged 72.

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Terry’s racism saga continues

Terry’s racism saga continues

Just when we thought we might have heard the end of the John Terry racism scandal, the Football Association has brought it right back into the spotlight by charging the Chelsea defender for using racially abusive language against QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.

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Morning-after-pill profiteering? You decide

Morning-after-pill profiteering? You decide

When you’re looking for the morning-after-pill, what’s your state of mind likely to be? Anxious? Panicked? When you’re thinking emergency contraception, are you likely to be thinking about price? It turns out that thinking ahead, might save you a significant amount of money.

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