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• Only Girly Things: Possibly the Most Cliche-ridden Blog Ever

  

  Only Girly Things is a Tumblr blog which, well, brings together (only) girly things which, apparently pretty much all girls like. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 LIFESTYLE

• Cannes Film Festival: What’s Set to Wow the Critics at European Film’s...

  

  Brad Pitt and wife Angelina Jolie arrive for the screening of Tree of Life at 64th Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on May 16, 2011. Photo credit: amma... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 CELEB, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, SOCIETY

• 56 Up: Documentary Maker Michael Apted’s Longitudinal Study of British Society i...

  

  Michael Apted in 2005. Photo credit: Sheffield doc/fest http://flic.kr/p/5HRrU The background What began in 1964 as a one-off World in Action documentary... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Valérie Trierweiler, Partner of New French President François Hollande: What...

  

  Valérie Trierweiler The Background François Hollande was sworn in as the new French president in a low-key ceremony at the Élysée Palace. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Just One Day in Jerusalem is a Blessing

  

  Although no firm religious believer, Gabrielle Jackson feels blessed to have visited the ancient city of Jerusalem. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY, TRAVEL

• Rumours Grow Over Apple’s iPhone 5 Launch

  

  The evolution of the iPhone. Photo credit: Yutaka Tsutano http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivyfield/4731067396/ The Background Rumours are swirling around Apple’s... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 GADGETS, SOCIAL MEDIA, TECH

• Carlos Tevez Sparks Controversy Over ‘RIP Fergie’ Banner During Manchester City...

  

  Causing controversy: Carlos Tevez The Background Manchester City have apologised after striker Carlos Tevez held up an ‘RIP Fergie’ banner during the side’s... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Press Brand Footballer Joey Barton a ‘thug,’ ‘the Devil’ and Urge QPR to Ditch...

  

  Joey Barton, QPR player, Twitter enthusiast. Photo credit: Joey Barton (Twitpic) The background Queens Park Rangers’ captain Joey Barton could face at least a... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Britain’s Got Talent Winners Ashleigh and Pudsey Set for Hollywood Stardom, Say...

  

  Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey The Background Hollywood beckons for Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey. Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, SOCIETY, TV & VIDEO

• Viral Video: Steve Kean Expletive-laden Rant Heightens Tensions at Crisis Club...

  

  Blackburn manager Steve Kean. Photo credit: Musgrave_archive http://flic.kr/p/apcNb8 The background Just when you thought it couldn’t really get much worse for... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Pablo Picasso’s Influence on Modern Art in Britain

  

  Weeping Woman by Pablo Picasso. Photo credit: jmussuto http://flic.kr/p/88vD3C Arguably the most famous modern artist, Pablo Picasso’s life and works have been... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE

• The Dictator: How Good is Sacha Baron Cohen’s Follow-up to Comedies Bruno and...

  

  Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator The background The Dictator is the third collaboration between director Larry Charles and character actor Sacha Baron Cohen,... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES

• Mitt Romney and the Christian Campaign Trail: It’s the Religion, Stupid

  

  Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for President, doesn't like to mention the "M-word": Mormon. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore via flickr Orson Welles once... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 CURRENT, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Barclays Premier League: Five Things You Need to Know from the Final Weekend of...

  

  Singer Liam Gallagher Celebrates Manchester City's Premier League title victory. Photo credit: umbrofootball http://flic.kr/p/bXPwRf The background The... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SPORTS

• Greek Euro Exit Fears Grow as Coalition Talks Fail

  

  What would the consequences be if Greece left the single currency? Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 BUSINESS, CURRENT, ECONOMICS, SOCIETY

• Joey Barton’s Manchester City Meltdown: Best of the Twitter Reaction

  

  Soccer balls in the goal. Photo credit: Stevendepolo http://flic.kr/p/6Hc3VN The background Queens Park Rangers controversial captain has spent much time on... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 CURRENT, SOCCER, SPORTS

• English Premier League Survival Sunday: QPR Captain Joey Barton’s Top Five...

  

  Joey Barton, QPR player, Twitter enthusiast. Photo credit: Joey Barton (Twitpic) The background As the dust settles on the most thrilling final day to a... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 SOCCER, SPORTS

• Government Plans to Reform Parental Leave Cause Controversy

  

  A helping hand for working parents? photo: SanShoot The Background Government plans for a shake-up of Britain’s parental leave system are proving controversial ... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY

• Dancing Dog Act Wins Britain’s Got Talent

  

  And they called it puppy love? Ashleigh and Pudsey The Background Dancing dog act Ashleigh and Pudsey have won the Britain’s Got Talent final, bagging... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2012 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Time Magazine Cover Shot of Woman Breastfeeding Toddler Sparks Debate

  

  The Time cover: Extended breastfeeding sparks controversy The Background A Time magazine cover showing a woman breastfeeding her three-year-old son has... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2012 CURRENT, SOCIETY