Council wants Banksy mural removed

A council wants to remove a Banksy work from a wall in Westminster. It is of course graffiti by definition, good graffiti that may even be high art.The argument that it should be left there forever in a way goes...

Gold and silver should end this week higher « Peter J. Cooper’s Weblog

" It is perfectly possible that we will see more wild gyrations in precious metal prices, and even a return to $1,000 an ounce gold. Silver will follow in gold’s wake and show its usual gearing ratio to the yellow metal, which should make it the better performer. "

Obama and the Palin Effect - a Mirror on the US Psyche

"Sometimes politics has the uncanny effect of mirroring the national psyche even when nobody intended to do that. This is perfectly illustrated by the rousing effect that Gov. Sarah Palin had on the Republican convention in Minneapolis this week. On the surface, she outdoes...

Meet Aussie the goldfish who swims upside down

"These days pet fish come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Indeed, the ordinary goldfish has come to seem just that. But Aussie, who shares a tank on pub bar, is rarely viewed with indifference. In fact, she is...

Sir Alan Sugar Tells Miliband: "YOU'RE FIRED!" in Newspaper Rant

Sir Alan Sugar in an astonishing rant in the SUN newspaper declares that Prime Minister Gordon Brown should "kick out" his silent enemies, a clear reference to pretender to the PM title, David Miliband.   "...

Evidence of moon water found

" A new analysis of volcanic glass recovered from the moon decades ago found the rocks contain traces of the constituents of water, challenging a long-held notion that the moon is perfectly...

Four British men on missing plane in Brazil

A small aircraft has gone missing off the north-east coast of Brazil with four British men on board. It appears that the aircraft just vanished into thin air."The Foreign Office confirmed that Alan Kempson, Sean...

BANKSY SUMS UP MODERN BRITAIN WITH ICONIC MURAL: 'ONE NATION UNDER CCTV'

"Folk hero Banksy has pulled off an audacious stunt to produce what is believed to be his biggest work yet in central London and again succeeds to put two fingers up to the authorities. His latest mural sums up...

France's first lady to go naked

"A nude portrait of the French first lady, Carla Bruni, is to go up for auction at Christie's next month. The photograph was taken more than a decade ago when the now wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy was working as a model. The gelatin silver print by photographer...

Dying to Live

Sort of an extention of "scared straight", mock funerals are helping some to take their own lives -- and potential-- more seriously. Corporations are also hiring "well-dying" consultants to transform their workforces. I'm not sure, though: perhaps my own mock funeral would...

Scotch drinkers toast the dawn of the age-your-own era

"It may be the biggest leap forward for homemade hooch since Appalachian stills and souped-up getaway cars. Only in this case it's all perfectly legal."

Sex A Taboo To A Muslim Girl

"There is no way that Selin Tamtekin could be described as even remotely low-life. Immaculate, groomed to perfection, she walks towards me on perfectly unscuffed heels, without a gleaming hair out of place or a single microfibre of dust on her pristine white shirt. At 33 she...

Brave New World?

"PARENTS of sick children in Britain will be allowed to use IVF to create “spare-part babies” under controversial laws published yesterday. The legislation will dramatically relax rules on IVF clinics creating...

Virtual Laser Keyboard

"The Virtual Laser Keyboard (VKB) is the ULTIMATE new gudget for Blackberry, Smartphone and PDA owners or MAC & PC users! the VKB comes with an elegant leather jacket, making it the perfect addition to your collection (and just what you want to take out of your inner suit...

Mexican ex-president shows off wealth

Vincente Fox, Mexico's former President, has provoked criticism after posing in a Hello-style magazine with his wife in the decadent surroundings of his home."Show of wealth snares ex-president Fox · Outrage...

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