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• Mann Finds True Love in iPhone 4S, and Sings Duet with Siri

  

  iPhone 4S - where Siri lives. Photo credit Yoshikazu Takada http://flic.kr/p/avHR5C As the iPhone 4S rapidly ventures out into the world, some people are... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY, TECH, VIRAL

• New Malaria Vaccine is Far from Perfect, but Could Save Millions

  

  Far from perfect, but a promising step in the right direction. Photo credit: US Army Africa http://flic.kr/p/7WkSe2 Preliminary results from the large-scale... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 CURRENT, HEALTH, MEDICINE, SOCIETY

• Man Booker Prize: Julian Barnes (finally) Wins

  

  The Man Booker Prize 2011 has not been a stranger to controversy. The longlist was commended for its attention to small presses, independent publishers and firs... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Man Booker Prize: Julian Barnes Wins

  

  Julian Barnes, ever the Booker bridesmaid, has walked off with the gong. A deserving winner, or a case of Buggins' turn? Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Inflation, Energy Prices on the Rise: Can Cameron’s Government Respond?

  

  Elderly people will suffer most from inflation and energy price hikes. Photo credit: Brian Auer Figures released today show that the rate of Consumer Price Inde... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Fans of Japanese Cult Author Haruki Murakami Queue to Snap up Epic Tome 1Q84

  

  Books by Haruki Murakami, author of "1Q84". Photo Credit: lore, http://www.flickr.com/photos/lore/42518/sizes/m/in/photostream/The crowded midnight release... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Pro Evolution Soccer 2012: Is It in FIFA 12′s League?

  

  PES 2012 - hectic, flawed, but fun. Photo credit: Dewuka http://flic.kr/p/9NrK9g Pro Evolution Soccer (PES 2012) has returned with it’s “2012” instalment. Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 FOOTBALL, SPORTS

• Toddler Hit and Run Video Shocks China, the World

  

  18 people pass without helping, is humanity lost in China? Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• The X Factor Loses out to Strictly Come Dancing in the TV Talent Show Wars

  

  Cheryl Cole left The X Factor; was it a lucky escape? Photo credit: News Overseas The new series of The X Factor has lost two million viewers. Predictably, Simo... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Would a Premier League Without Relegation ‘kill English Football?’

  

  Bringing football to its knees? Photo credit: Picassa web albums Bevan has claimed that a number of Premier League clubs are looking into scrapping promotion... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 FOOTBALL, SPORTS

• Arab Spring: Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad’s Greatest Hits

  

  Syrian first lady Asma Al-Assad was silent when faced with accusations against her husband's regime on Monday despite previously championing democratic ideals.... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Apple’s iPhone 4S Sales Surge as iPhone 5 ‘complete Redesign’ Rumours Circulate

  

  What will the next earth-shattering change be? Photo credit: Gordon Mei http://www.flickr.com/photos/reticulating/5288349613/ In its first weekend of sales Appl... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, GADGETS, SOCIETY, TECH

• As Israeli Soldier Gilad Shalit Returns Home, Fears Abound That Fatah Willl Be...

  

  What will the prisoner swap mean for the prospects of peace between Israel and Palestine? Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Occupy London: Who Are the St Paul’s Protesters and What Do They Want?

  

  The Occupy London movement continues to divide the commentatiat. The Right-wing says they are 'totalitarian' 'layabouts.' The Left says this is the Occupy... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Was a German Yachtsman Really Eaten by a Cannibal in French Polynesia?

  

  Hungry? Photo credit: Chris Martino http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrismar/2292754978/Stefan Ramin disappeared on a remote island in French Polynesia, and report... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• RIM Offers Apps as Compensation for BlackBerry Outages, Too Little Too Late?

  

  Blackberry's RIM is offering £64 worth of free apps as compensation to customers for last week's outage. Can this save a company and a device that many now see... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, GADGETS, SOCIETY, TECH

• Hillsborough: Did Margaret Thatcher Collude with Police?

  

  Hillsborough, twentieth anniversary. Photo credit: Ben Sutherland, http://flic.kr/p/6wR7kbHome Secretary Theresa May has pledged to release all government... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Occupy Wall Street Marriage Proposal: Will You Occupy My Life?

  

  Wedding rings. Photo credit: Goran RatkovićGawker couldn’t help but feel the loveMore protest » Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Whip Rule Change Scandal Doesn’t Dull the Gleam of ‘the Richest Day in Racing...

  

  Ascot's Champion's Day was a resounding success, though some blamed the BHA for putting a bit of a damper on the day. Photo Credit: Steve Sawyer The “richest da... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• iPad 3 Rumours Ramp Up, Just Days After Apple Releases iPhone 4S

  

  Just can't get enough? Photo credit: Yutaka Tsutano http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivyfield/4486938191/While much of the world has barely stopped squealing with... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2011 CURRENT, GADGETS, SOCIETY, TECH