I read the news today oh boy! Page 1,630
Quote: Nogget @ 15th July 2014, 2:44 PM BSTBrooks becomes Minister for Civil Society at the Cabinet Office.
I remember her husband accused the press of a witch Hunt against her.
So at least he admits it!
Even worse is the sad news he's a father of three. God help 'em.
They say prison doesn't work, but it is at least an effective form of contraception.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28339128
Admittiing a mistake in the light of evidence is apparently cynical hypocrisy. There is doubtless more than an element of calculation, but this reaction tells you a lot about why politicians persist with policies that are blatantly not working. With our yah boo politics and hysterical press electoral credibility depends on brazening it out, while opponents can be trusted never to let the national interest get in the way of the more important business of political point scoring.
There are "bad years", "awful years" and then there's "Malaysia Airlines 2014".
A Florida jury has awarded the widow of a chain smoker who died of lung cancer punitive damages of more than $23 billion in her lawsuit against the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, the nation's second-biggest cigarette maker.
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN0FO0ZM20140719?irpc=932
RIP James Garner
Quote: Gordon Bennett @ 20th July 2014, 9:15 PM BSTRIP James Garner
Reassuringly grouchy and The Rockford Files was a must watch with a kickass theme tune!
Quote: Gordon Bennett @ 20th July 2014, 9:15 PM BSTRIP James Garner
He is not dead. it is all part of an elaborate con.
And I refuse to believe otherwise. 
I used to think he was lovely (though I expect he became old and wizened)
He retained a twinkle.
So she's a victim of entrapment.
She's still a nasty little chav who's got way above herself.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-28367198 Best story ever.
I'm off to Cornwall to look for Lego!