Tuesday was, as we know, a day of massive significance. There was a change of US president, but also a change of Richards on 5 Live, as Richard Madeley began a short stint of sitting in for Bacon. “Tonight,” said Madeley, “it’s all about one man.”
He went on to explain that this was...
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Archive for March, 2010
Radio Review
After Beavers and Wolves, Why Not Bring Back the Black Rat?
After two centuries during which it has been hunted, despised and supplanted by rivals, almost to the point of extinction within the UK, there are hopes that the black rat, Rattus rattus, may soon be allowed to regain its historic place in British sewers.
Scottish crofters, at least, are sure to support my pilot scheme...
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UK Hacker Faces Us Trial for Breaking Into Defence Department System
The British computer hacker Gary McKinnon today lost his attempt to be tried for computer offenses in the UK and now faces the imminent prospect of extradition to the US. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced it would not prosecute McKinnon, who has Asperger’s syndrome, leaving the way open for his extradition.
The decision was...
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Thinning Hair Treatment Using Laser Hair Therapy For Bringing Weak, Limp Hair Back To Life
Thinning hair treatment … is there really anything that helps, or are all thinning hair treatment a waste of time?
First: The bad news: Most thinning hair treatments don’t work. The lotions, shampoos, crèmes and whatnot advertised as thinning hair treatment don’t address the fundamental cause of thinning hair – the hair roots or follicles.
As...
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Ghostwriting Rates
Ghostwriting rates. They’re all over the place. But should they be? The answer is a firm: It all depends. Most people seeking out a ghostwriter first want to know what ghostwriting rates they should expect to pay.
Ghostwriting rates vary – wildly – because the writing itself requires a wide variety of skills. It includes...
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Readers’ Editor on News Ombudsmen
The Organisation of News Ombudsmen held its 25th anniversary conference in London, hosted by the Guardian, this week. Possibly the most significant thing that delegates did – I’ll explain why I think so – was to vote to hold the conference next year in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In doing so they departed from the...
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Racing Fans Entitled to See Red As Bbc Pushes the Button on Arc Day
If the willingness of paying punters to travel abroad is any indication of an event’s popularity in the general population, Arc weekend is up there with the best of them. Only the 24-hour race at Le Mans tempts more British fans across the Channel on an annual basis, and at least 10,000 are expected...
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WRESTLING: Sports Entertainment – For Vinnie Mac
By Sebastian Murdoch
“Go away! Get out of my life and don’t you ever back!” Words straight from the mouth of Vinnie Mac himself directed at his wife Linda, and yet they describe MY feelings for Vince so wonderfully.
Well, Vince McMahon has returned and graced our TV’s for two weeks, and...
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How To Avoid Extra Charges For Mobile Broadband
Mobile broadband is becoming an increasingly popular way for UK users to connect to the internet when on the move.
However, in this fairly new market there are plenty of extra charges waiting to trip consumers up including extra charges for exceeding usage allowances, modems and different fees depending on the type on internet...
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WRESTLING: Review: WWF Fanatix Series: Divas!
By Troy Hotton
Hey gang, I just finished watching WWF Fanatix Series: Divas and must say it was a tremendous show. The video show was hosted by Mick Foley, Edge and Jonathan Coachman and seemed to be filmed at a backlot at a venue or at WWF studios. The show focused on a...
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