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6th, October 2009 Strange But True 1

Max Payne: Alabama's Nominative Determinism Death Row

A depressing case of nominative determinism in Alabama’s death row where inmate Max Landon Payne – Max Payne – is scheduled to be put to death. More »

6th, October 2009 Key Posts

Ralph Lauren Challenges Conventional Modelling Images With New Jeans Campaign

Hats off, hips, off, waist off and almost all traces of fat and pelvis off to Ralph Lauren for breaking the mould that models have to look like pre-pubescent boys – and not just the boys – with this advert. More »

6th, October 2009 Hello!

Jo Wood Markets Her Home In Hello!

Hello! calls it a “cosy nest”, in much the same way Hitler’s nest was cosy, or a barn is cosy to a mouse. It’s so cosy that Jo’s daughter Leah, lives next door in a cottage with her husband Jack and her baby. Tom, a friend of Leah’s brother Tyrone is living in the gatehouse... More »

6th, October 2009 Sports

Australian Cricketers Define Overcompensation

Overcompensation defined - Australia celebrate winning the ICC Champions Final at the Centurion Stadium, Centurion, South Africa. Look at all that shiny gold and that big important cup. Wow! More »

6th, October 2009 Reviews 1

After Richard And Judy, The Genre Fiction Generator

What will we read withiout Richard and Judy's advice? To truly like a book we need to see what the author looks like sat on a sofa. Here to help is the Genre Fiction Generator - make your selectison now... - Click for the big print section... More »

6th, October 2009 Celebrities

Lisa Snowdon's Dirty Santa Cancer Fun Run

YOU know Christmas is coming when in early October Lisa Snowdon arrives in London's Leicester Square to launch the Santa Fun Run Race in aid of Breast Cancer Care... More »

6th, October 2009 Heat 1

Katie Price Answers heat Readers' Questions, Literally

Heat refers to Katie as Jordan/Kate struggling to see past the marketing scam that pits Katie Price (mother) against Jordan (slapper). Any differences become further blurred when Katie lifts up her dress to show off her knickers... More »

6th, October 2009 Key Posts 5

Michelle Obama Tries For A Baby As Larry Craig's Gay Obama Story Goes To Congress

“Part of her strategy was to make sure the President was photographed participating in manly pursuits – throwing a football, shooting baskets and posing with a beautiful young White House assistant"... More »

6th, October 2009 Key Posts 5

Sarah Palin's Signed X Box for Sale, Levi Johnston Goes Nuts

“The Sarah Palin Signed Autograph XBOX 360 Story: My name is David Morrill. I live in Alberta Canada and I have always wanted to drive the Alaskan highway from my home near Edmonton Alberta, all the way to Alaska... More »

6th, October 2009 Key Posts 2

Brad Pitt's Life Of Hell, Beer, Wine, Beards And Chips

IN this week’s National Enquirer, news that Angelina Jolie is “DESTROYING” Brad Pitt, Justin Timberlake’s Rihanna-Biel “LOVE TRIANGLE” and “HOW NICOLE RICHIE LOST 14LBS IN 7 DAYS”... More »

6th, October 2009 Money

The Maan Al Sanea Case Teaches How To Live Like A Billionaire

Thanks to Saudi Arabian businessman Maan al Sanea’s appearance at the High Court, London, we get to see how a billionaire lives. It's wild... More »

6th, October 2009 Technology 1

Internet Eyes: Make Money Watching CCTV Crimes On The Web

Voyeurs, journalists, the institutionalised looking to fill the void between episodes of Jeremy Kyle can win £1,000 by joining the Citizen Crimewatchers whose job it is to monitoring CCTV security cameras over the internet. More »

6th, October 2009 Strange But True

Dancing Alien Spotted In Winchester

Are you the alien ballerina of Winchester? Local councillor Adrian Hicks first and last spotted the magick figure five years ago and is determined to track it down. More »

6th, October 2009 Celebrities 3

Katie Price's Man Is Roxanne The Transvestite

“JORDAN HUNK IS A SECRET WOMAN,” screeches the Daily Star, teasing readers with the “shocking truth” about cage fighter Alex Reid... More »

6th, October 2009 Celebrities 3

Matt Lucas, Elton John And Will Young Give Kevin McGee's Life Meaning

RIP Kevin McGee, better known to the media at large as “Little Britain Star Matt's Ex Found Dead”... More »

6th, October 2009 Celebrities 3

Strictly Come Dancing 'Paki' Row: Simon Cowell Pushes Anton Du Beke Through A Hole In The Wall

More on the Strictly Come Dancing race row as Laila Rouass tells of her “Race Jibe Agony” at the cruel mouth and hairy hands of Anton Du Beke, aka Tony Beak, featuring special guest star X Factor's Simon Cowell... More »

6th, October 2009 Heat

'Bald' Katie Price Is 'Down, Depressed And In The Priory Too'

Is this a rare moment of clarity from Our Katie as she makes ready to read a trail for her interview in heat magazine? More »

6th, October 2009 TV & Radio

Ryan Giggs' Yoga Class With Yogi Oki Doki

In this class Yogi Oki Doki takes a chicken through the yoga ritual... More »

5th, October 2009 Strange But True 7

Headline Of The Year: Ugandan Pastor In Bum Sex Scandal

In Africa, newspapers have no time for puns in the case of Pastor Kiwewesi, aka Pastor Kiweweesi, against David Arinaitwe: More »

5th, October 2009 Reviews

Spanking Herman Thomas And The Chris Brown Link

Thomas, a former trial judge from Alabama, denies bartering sex with male inmates in exchange for more lenient sentences... More »

5th, October 2009 Celebrities 1

Stephen Fry Twitters His Private Email Address, Disasater Follows

Top Twitter user Stephen Fry has posted his private email address on Twitter... More »

5th, October 2009 Key Posts

Levi Johnston's Nuts Are Sarah Palin's Kill Of The Day

The advert seems to be saying that to date a Palin you need to be mentally ill, or that if you spend too long in Alaska your testes become coated in an impervious rock-like substance that needs a huge minder to crack... More »

5th, October 2009 Reviews

US Supreme Court Protects Catholic Priests Accused Of Child Abuse

Priests accused of child abuse in Conecticut are being protected by the United States Supreme Court. Anorak's Man in LA investigates... More »

5th, October 2009 Strange But True 8

Shock News: Pet Bear Kills Pet Owner

Shocking news - massive pet bear attacks smaller pet bear owner in small pet bear cage... More »

5th, October 2009 Technology 3

Apple Sues Woolworths Over Logo Design

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