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5th, September 2011 Reviews

ESPN Was Rather Rude About Fulham's CLINT Dempsey: Caption Fail

Not before the watershed, please. And why so judgemental, ESPN? More »

5th, September 2011 Money

Glencore And Sino Forest: Make Paper Money From Hard To Find Trees

Over on the other side of the world we've got a lovely little story going on about a company called Sino Forest. Essentially, Chinese company floats on the stock market in Canada, raises $3 billion or so over the years to buy Chinese forests... More »

5th, September 2011 Reviews

Five Very Cool Men's Websites

What to read when you are not reading Anorak More »

5th, September 2011 Reviews

Reading The Riots: Why The Riots Happened - Guardian Strives For Definitive Left Wing Answer

SO. Why did the Riots break out in London, Birmingham and Manchester? Was it for one of these reasons? The Guardian and the London School of Economics are going to investigate... More »

5th, September 2011 The Consumer

The Hövding Is The Invisible Cycling Helmet

The Hövding is the answer to all cyclists who want to be safe but are concerned that helmets make them look like pillocks... More »

5th, September 2011 Sports

Cologne Supporters Tell Team: If You Go Down We Will Beat You To Death

It's our Death Threat of The Day... More »

5th, September 2011 In Pictures

Freddie Mercury - A Life In Photos

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5th, September 2011 Music

Freddie Mercury At 65: Video And Photos

Google have produced a tribute to the Queen singer that is heavy of branding and panache. It's the work of Doodler Jennifer Hom. And it's great... More »

5th, September 2011 Reviews 1

Scare Story: Daily Mail Says British Unhealthiest In The World - Dead Belgians Disagree

The Daily Mail's Scare Story of the day is that "Britain's middle aged are unhealthiest in the world". And that's odd... More »

5th, September 2011 Money

Lottery Loser Sues Winning Syndicate For Share Of $99Million Jackpot

For eight years Edward Hairston contributed to a syndicate run at the KraftMaid logistics centre where he works. Then, while he was on medical leave over June, July and August, the rest of the office syndicate won $99 million... More »

5th, September 2011 In Pictures

Beer Bellies - A Celebration In Photos

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5th, September 2011 Celebrities

The Trouble With Jessica Simpson's Boobs: Photos Of A Woman Reduced

The Sun says "sexual napalm" Jessica Simpson is having a breast reduction. The article is entitled: "DD-Day For Jessica Simpson's breasts"... More »

5th, September 2011 Key Posts 1

Manchester City Staffer Wrote Email Worse Than Cancer To Nedum Onuoha's Mum

Did Manchester City chief executive send an offensive message to the cancer-stricken mother of the team's Nedum Onuoha? He says no. But Dr Anthonia Onuoha, who also works as her son's agent, appears unconvinced... More »

5th, September 2011 Technology

Turk Guvenligi Hacks Daily Telegraph And Other Websites

The Daily Telegraph has been hacked. Also hit are UPS, BetFair, The Register, Vodafone, National Geographic and around 200 other sites. All sites are vulnerable. It's just a shock that such big sites should be so easily hit... More »

5th, September 2011 Key Posts 17

Brother And Sister Caught Having Sex In Motherwell Station

At Hamilton Sheriff Court, Kirsty says Richard gave her the cash "as a brother, not for payment"... More »

5th, September 2011 Sports

Nastassia Mironchyk-Ivanova's Pony Tail Costs Her Long Jump Gold

Let us all spare a thought for Nastassia Mironchyk-Ivanova, the long jumper whose long pony tail cost her the top spot at The World Championships in Daegu, South Korea... More »

4th, September 2011 Sports

The Funniest Football Shirt Sponsors Ever - A Photo Gallery

Funny shirt sponsors features: Brighton, West Brom, Barnsley, Deportivo, Rochdale, St Johnstone, Clydebank, Oxford, Roma and AC Milan More »

4th, September 2011 Sports

The 9th World Belly Boarding Championships In Photos: Hairy Backs And Comfi Slax In Cornwall

Hairy backs and Comfi Slax massed for the 9th World Belly Boarding Championships 2011, held at Chapel Porth beach, Cornwall... More »

4th, September 2011 Reviews 1

New Mexico Cop Caught Have Sex On The Job Was Already Dead, Says Daily Mail

The copper caught shagging a woman over the bonnet of his car in New Mexico is Bert Lopez. He's been sacked for his over enthusiastic shake down - even though he committed no crime... More »

4th, September 2011 Sports 6

Can Arsenal Blame England For Jack Wilshere's Injury? They'll Try To

Arsenal's teenage tyro Jack Wilshere is injured. He won't play again until November. Huge sighs of relief all round at the FA, then... More »

4th, September 2011 Strange But True

Mug Shot Of The Day: Michael Miller's Face Nuts And Bolts

Mug Shot of The Day features the face of Michael Miller, a 39-year-old Colorado man was arrested last week for failing to appear in court... More »

4th, September 2011 Reviews

The English Defence League: Tommy Robinson' Is 'Disguised' As A Rabbi

The EDL's founder, Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, akaTommy Robinson, is under court restrictions after being convicted of leading a fight at a football match in Luton. He's dressed as an Hassidic Jew... More »

4th, September 2011 Photojournalism

New In Photos: SMiley Culture, Rebecca Leighton, Usain Bolt And The EDL

Usain Bolt, SMiley Culture, The EDL and Rebecca Leighton... More »

4th, September 2011 The Consumer 2

9/11 In Colouring: We Shall Never Forget 9/11: The Kids' Book of Freedom (Photos)

WHY not relive the horrors of 9/11 with a colouring book for all the family?.. More »

4th, September 2011 Reviews 1

'UK Secret: UK/Libya Eyes Only' Letters In Full: The Words That Tie Blair's Britain To Gaddafi's Libya

These letters were found in the British ambassador's abandoned offices in Tripoli. They are marked “UK secret: UK/Libya Eyes Only”.... More »