How We See The World

'Good old fashioned' road atlas beats high-tech satellite navigation By RAY MASSEY Last updated at 00:28am on 10th November 2006 Click on enlarge to see how the high tech systems fared against the AA map A traditional road atlas beats expensive hi-tech satellite navigation when it comes to motorists finding their way from A to B, new research reveals today. The 'good old-fashioned' £8 AA map-book not only beat a sophisticated £220 sat-nav system - costing nearly 28 times more and getting the driver lost down "obscure" country detours - it also knocked the socks off a computer-based route-finder costing £45. The low-tech road atlas also…

1600 young British Muslims under MI5 surveillance for plotting terror by BENEDICT BROGAN Last updated at 07:28am on 10th November 2006 Eliza Manningham Buller: At least 1600 young British Muslims are under surveillance At least 1600 young British Muslims are under surveillance for plotting terrorist violence against Britain, according to the head of MI5. Eliza Manningham Buller delivered a stark assessment of the threat facing the country from 200 terror networks stretching from the UK to Pakistan, including 30 "Priority 1" plots. In August Home Secretary John Reid claimed to know of 24 "major conspiracies", suggesting the dangers posed by or…

Hey! Gwyneth Paltrow is 500th in the world and Faboulus Actress. I don't know how they do it this but Keira Knightley and Mia Farrow are just after him. Her popularity has been growing but since last month she has lost 51%!:( Have a look at the stats here http://www.thepoplist.com/card.data/Gwyneth%20Paltrow_12042500.htm

Steady on, ladies! Shoppers scuffle for H&M designer collection Last updated at 14:12pm on 9th November 2006 Shoppers scuffle to get their hands on garments Scuffling broke out at H&M stores in London today as its exclusive Viktor & Rolf range sparked a shopping frenzy. The Dutch designers' collection went on sale at 9am with scores of women queuing three hours before doors opened. When they did open, the six stores selling the clothing range descended into pandemonium. Jenny Matthews, 36, from Putney, said: "There was literally a tug of war over a black trench coat, which one lady picked up off a banister but someone grabbed it…

Two fizzy drinks a day increase risk of pancreatic cancer by 90 per cent Last updated at 23:49pm on 8th November 2006 Consuming two cans of fizzy drinks a day can double your risk of developing one of the most fatal types of cancer, say researchers. People who add sugar to cups of tea or coffee are also at higher risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. Swedish researchers blame a heavy intake of sweetened foods and drinks for increasing the chances of developing one of the most lethal cancers. Almost all the 7,000 people who get pancreatic cancer annually in the UK die shortly after diagnosis, partly because the symptoms are spotte…

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Power firm advises parents children should 'wear hat in bed to keep warm' Last updated at 10:48am on 7th November 2006 Npower: Said parents should keep their children 'snug as a bug' by wearing a hat and socks on cold nights Children should keep warm in bed with woolly hats and hot water bottles, according to Britain's largest energy supplier. Npower - which has raised its prices three times this year for domestic customers - published the advice, which critics described as patronising. It said parents should keep their children "snug as a bug" by "getting them to wear socks and a hat during the coldest nights, and taking a hot-water bottle or…

Walking the dog beats loneliness and depression, research reveals Last updated at 23:39pm on 8th November 2006 Going for walkies is as good for us as it is for our dogs The benefits to our canine companions have long been known, but now it seems walkies could be just as good for their owners. New research has revealed that the daily chore of walking the dog can ward off depression and loneliness. A study by the University of Portsmouth found that the UK's 6.2 million dogs helped motivate their 15 million owners by encouraging them to exercise through a daily walk, even when they didn't feel like it. The dog walkers surveyed reported that th…

How They Stole The Mid-Term Election Greg Palast London Guardian Tuesday, November 7, 2006 Here’s how the 2006 mid-term election was stolen. Note the past tense. And I’m not kidding. And shoot me for saying this, but it won’t be stolen by jerking with the touch-screen machines (though they’ll do their nasty part). While progressives panic over the viral spread of suspect computer black boxes, the Karl Rove-bots have been tunneling into the vote vaults through entirely different means. For six years now, our investigations team, at first on assignment for BBC TV and the Guardian, has been digging into the nitty-gritty of the gaming of US elections. We’ve …

Hangovers hit older people harder By FIONA MACRAE Last updated at 23:34pm on 5th November 2006 Hangover hell: Feeling the effects of drink It is something that many of us have long suspected - hangovers really do get worse as you get older. Scientists have shown that teenagers have a greater resistance to alcohol. Not only are they less clumsy and sleepy on the night itself, they do not suffer as much the next day. It is thought that the adolescent brain, which develops rapidly during the teenage years, copes better with the intoxicating effects of alcohol. It is not all good news, however, as youngsters may be lulled into a false sens…

Gazza held by police 'after club brawl' Last updated at 13:42pm on 8th November 2006 Punch up: This picture of Gazza was taken outside the club before his arrest Former England soccer star Paul Gascoigne was arrested today after an alleged brawl outside one of Prince Harry's favourite nightclubs. He was held on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm after claims that he punched a photographer. The fracas happened as Gascoigne left Kensington's Boujis club, a Scotland Yard said police were called at 3.40am after a man alleged that he had been punched. Gascoigne, 39, is believed to have been arrested at the Vancat Club at around 4.15am. He …

Doherty fined £750 for attack on BBC reporter Last updated at 13:38pm on 8th November 2006 Getting his kicks: Pete previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault by beating after he kicked out at Trudi Barber Rock star Pete Doherty has been fined £750 after he admitted lashing out a female reporter outside a court. The Babyshambles frontman had previously pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault by beating after he kicked out at Radio 1 Newsbeat's Trudi Barber. Defence lawyer Sean Curran today said Doherty changed his plea on the day the trial was due to start after watching television footage of the attack which happened outside Thames Magis…

Row as immigration lawyer twice defies judge to remove veil Last updated at 14:33pm on 7th November 2006 Cover up: an unidentified woman wearing a veil like the one worn by Shabnam Mughal in court An immigration tribunal had to be stopped after a lawyer twice refused a judge's request that she remove her veil. Shabnam Mughal appeared at the tribunal dressed head-to-foot in black and wearing a fullface veil with just her eyes showing. She was representing a Sikh businessman appealing against the Home Office's refusal to grant his nephew permission to visit the UK. Now another judge, Sir Henry Hodge, head of the Asylum and Immigrations Tribuna…

The hilarious gap-year emails that never reassure parents Last updated at 11:18am on 7th November 2006 When intrepid teenagers set off to explore the deepest, darkest and most dangerous parts of the world during their gap years, it is a nail-biting time for their worried parents. But, mothers and fathers console themselves, at least their little gapper can send reassuring e-mails home. However, as a hilarious new book reveals, the messages they send, describing the scrapes they have got into, can have the opposite effect... DEAR Dad, to say we were held hostage would be overshooting the mark, although technically it's true. We all went to get …

Panda-monium! Last updated at 15:53pm on 7th November 2006 Here is a picture bound to soften the hardest of hearts. Six baby pandas, all born this year, play together in the Wolong Giant Panda Research Centre in China. When fully grown, Giant Pandas can grow up to six feet in height and weigh as much as 23 stone. The lethargic animals spend 50 per cent of their days sleeping and survive on a bamboo diet. There are only about 1,000 Giant Pandas living in the wild.

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Birds have brilliant brains, say experts By JULIE WHELDON, Science Correspondent Last updated at 22:25pm on 6th November 2006 Pigeon: In a controlled test pigeons were able to memorise up to 1,200 pictures The insult of 'bird-brain' is generally applied to scatty people who cannot hold much in their heads. But it seems this may be doing an injustice to our feathered friends. Scientists have discovered that the common pigeon actually has an astonishingly good long-term memory. In tests they found a single bird can memorise 1,200 pictures. The team said that, despite clear physical differences between birds and other animals, there are …

Religious leader linked to Bush 'paid for sex with male body-builder' By BARRY WIGMORE Last updated at 22:00pm on 3rd November 2006 Rev Ted Haggard is one of the most influential evangelical Christians in U.S A powerful leader of the religious right with close links to President Bush resigned yesterday after being accused of paying for sex with a male body-builder. The scandal could have significant political impact just days before nationwide elections. Conservative Christians are a support base for the Republican Party and Evangelical leaders have been urging the faithful to vote on Tuesday. Polls show Republicans set to lose control of o…

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A toilet which flushes to the sound of Italy's national anthem has been impounded by police in northern Italy, sparking great patriotic debate. The offending loo was the creation of two local artists and was on display at the Bolzano Museum of Modern Art. Prosecutors say the Fratelli d'Italia anthem is a national emblem which should be protected and should never be open to ridicule. A judgement is expected to be made later this week. Who owns the national anthem? And is it unpatriotic to play it in a context in which it could be ridiculed? Those are the questions for the court in Bolzano. Flash in the pan? Defence barristers for the museum argue that while…

Online shopping boom predicted for Christmas Last updated at 13:00pm on 4th November 2006 Boom: Online shopping is becoming increasingly popular This Christmas is set to see an online shopping boom, with an average of £4m being spent across the country every hour in the run-up to the festive period, research showed today. A predicted £7bn will be spent in total - a record 40 per cent rise on the same period last year, the e-retailing industry body, Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) said. In the run-up to Christmas 2005, £5bn was spent online; in 2004 that figure was £3.3bn. According to IMRG chief executive, James Roper, the boom is d…

Power cuts have struck several countries in western Europe, leaving millions of people without electricity. Power companies said the outage started in Germany with a surge in demand prompted by cold weather, and then spread to other parts of Europe. Some five million people in France lost power, mainly in the east of the country and including parts of Paris. "We weren't very far from a European blackout," a senior director with French power company RTE said. Pierre Bornard told the French news agency AFP that two German high-voltage transmission lines failed, causing problems across western Europe. This triggered a "house of cards" style system breakdown, he s…

Zune problems for MSN customers People who have bought music from Microsoft's MSN Music store could face problems if they decide to buy the firm's new Zune portable player. Microsoft has said it will stop selling music from MSN music from 14 November, when Zune goes on sale in the US. But in a move that could alienate some customers, MSN-bought tracks will not be compatible with the new gadget. The move could also spell problems for the makers of MP3 players which are built to work with the MSN store. Slice of the action The problem has arisen because tracks from the MSN Music site are compatible with the specifications of the Plays For Sure initiative. …

Married parents are best, admits Blairite think tank By STEVE DOUGHTY & JAMES SLACK Last updated at 22:00pm on 5th November 2006 Children growing up with both parents are less likely to be out of work later in life Children do best when brought up in married families, Tony Blair's favourite think-tank admitted yesterday. A stable background means they are less likely to be out of work, live off the state, become single parents, or even smoke in later life, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research. It said it also accepted that children are better off with married parents than with parents who cohabit. The report from the…

Kiss of death for Travolta's career? Holding court in Hollywood’s fashionable Orso restaurant last month, John Travolta was indulging himself with two of his favourite subjects — his love of food and his loathing of Tinseltown’s paparazzi. Between mouthfuls of pasta, he treated his companions, who included actors Tom Hanks and Sally Field, to a lengthy and expletive-laden diatribe about the vast sums photographers can earn from sneak pictures of celebrities. As a result, he proudly told his famous friends, he has instinctively trained his senses to know when their prying lenses are being trained on him. How ironic, then, that this week the plat du jour…