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America's fury at radio host's attack on Michael J. Fox By BARRY WIGMORE Last updated at 21:23pm on 25th October 2006 Appeal: Michael J. Fox during the filming of the ads Furious Americans were outraged yesterday over an attack on Back To The Future star Michael J Fox by a powerful right-wing talk radio host. In the attack, multi-millionaire radio man Rush Limbaugh accused Mr Fox of acting to exaggerate the effects of his Parkinson's disease in a series of political ads. Video: Michael J. Fox makes stem cell plea • (Real Player) • (Windows Media Player) But it seemed the outburst against one of the world's favourite stars had backfire…

Danish court rules in favour of Prophet cartoon newspaper Last updated at 11:49am on 26th October 2006 Protests against the Prophet Muhammad cartoons, like this one in London earlier this year, took place around the world A Danish court today dismissed a lawsuit filed by seven Muslim organisations against a newspaper that published contentious cartoons of the prophet Muhammad last year. The City Court in Aarhus said it could not be ruled out that some Muslims had been offended by the 12 drawings printed in Jyllands-Posten, but said there was no reason to assume that the cartoons were meant to "be diminutive toward Muslims." The newspaper publis…

Outrage as Muslim cleric likens women to 'uncovered meat' By RICHARD SHEARS Last updated at 10:38am on 26th October 2006 A Muslim cleric's claim that women who do not wear the veil are like 'uncovered meat' who attract sexual predators sparked outrage around Australia yesterday. Sheik Taj Din al-Hilali, the nation's most senior Muslim cleric, compared immodestly-dressed women who do not wear the Islamic headdress with meat that is left uncovered in the street and is then eaten by cats. Politicians including Prime Minister John Howard, community leaders and a large number of Muslims condemned the mufti's comments amid calls that he should be deported to Egypt, …

Shorter working hours more important than big pay, say employees Last updated at 10:27am on 26th October 2006 Plumber: Matthew Brunwell Civilised working hours are more important than a large pay packet, according to a survey today. The poll of people hunting for new jobs found work-life balance was their top consideration. Almost a third said they were prompted to look for a new job because they wanted to spend more time with their families and friends and less time at their desks. Twenty-two per cent said they were in need of a complete career change and another 18 per cent said they wanted to work closer to home or were relocating. L…

Whale Rider star Keisha Castle-Hughes, 16, and her boyfriend, Bradley Hull, 19, are expecting their first child this spring, her rep tells PEOPLE. The two have been dating for three years. The actress first made waves playing the fiery Paikea in 2002's Whale Rider – a role for which she received a Best Actress Oscar nomination. At 13, she was the youngest Best Actress nominee in history. "I thought I was still dreaming," she told PEOPLE about the honor at the time. Since Whale Rider, Castle-Hughes has taken few roles, though she did play the Queen of Naboo in 2005's Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and will appear as Mary in the upcoming movie The …

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Only one US state has allowed same-sex marriages so far Gay couples in the US are to learn whether they will have the right to marry in New Jersey. The state's Supreme Court is to release a decision in a case brought by seven gay couples, who claim the state constitution entitles them to marry. Currently, only Massachusetts allows same-sex marriages. New Jersey is one of only five US states without either a law or a state constitutional amendment blocking same-sex marriage. Advocates on both sides believe New Jersey is more likely than other states to allow gay people to wed. New Jersey authorised domestic partnerships two years ago, but advocates of …

Could singing lessons be a cure for snoring? Last updated at 22:00pm on 25th October 2006 Charley Hupp: He had to use this device to keep his airway open at night before Alise Ojay's methods cured his snoring Doctors are studying whether a life threatening sleep disorder can be cured by singing after a patient made a full recovery. Experts are now seeking volunteers for a scientific study how a course in vocal exercises can help those suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. American patient Charley Hupp, aged 82, believes his apnoea has been cured by using a regime called Singing for Snorers which was devised by British musician Alise Ojay. …

Humans living far beyond planet's means, warns WWF Last updated at 08:52am on 24th October 2006 Humans are stripping nature at an unprecedented rate and will need two planets' worth of natural resources every year by 2050 on current trends, the WWF conservation group said today. It also said in a two-yearly report that populations of many species, from fish to mammals, had fallen by about a third from 1970 to 2003 largely because of human threats such as pollution, clearing of forests and overfishing. "We are in serious ecological overshoot, consuming resources faster than the Earth can replace them," WWF Director General James Leape said in the…

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£1,000 fine for householders who refuse council tax 'snoopers' by JAMES CHAPMAN Last updated at 23:31pm on 24th October 2006 Let me in: Council tax 'inspectors' will be given the right to fine homeowners who refuse to cooperate with them A new army of council tax 'inspectors' is to be given the right to enter people's homes and issue fines to anyone who refuses to cooperate. Camera-wielding officials will be able to take photographs inside properties, including bedrooms, and rule they should pay more if they have home improvements such as patios and conservatories. Residents could be fined £1,000, and then £200 every day after that, if they do …

25.99999 miles - no probs. the last 10cm - oh dear! Whoops! Finish-line tumble put Chicago winner Cheruiyot in hospital http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/23102006/3/finish-line-tumble-chicago-winner-cheruiyot-hospital.html CHICAGO (AFP) - Chicago Marathon winner Robert Cheruiyot was recovering in hospital after slipping on a sponsor's logo at the finish line and striking his head on the pavement. Cheruiyot was listed in stable condition at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital where doctors said his condition was not serious. He was being kept overnight so they could monitor his injuries which included minor internal and external bleeding. "He was a little confu…

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Book reveals the famous one-liners they never said Last updated at 13:16pm on 25th October 2006 It's a one-liner Jim, but not as we know it Some of history's most famous one liners never existed and are about to be exposed as inventions in a book published this week. Mr Spock never said: "It's life Jim, but not as we know it" and Sherlock Holmes never actually uttered the words "Elementary, my dear Watson". What the Star Trek hero actually said was: "No life as we know it" and the closest the fictional detective came to his most quoted phrase was a single use of the word "elementary". The Star Trek line was first heard in the song Star Tre…

talk about this first snooker grand prix in this season,i think everybody can win,my favorite is Ronni O Sullivan Results: John Higgins (Sco) 3-0 James Wattana (Tha) Shaun Murphy (Eng) 0-3 Ryan Day (Wal) Barry Hawkins (Eng) 0-3 Alan McManus (Sco) Neil Robertson (Aus) 2-3 Nigel Bond (Eng) Liang Wenbo (Chn) 3-1 Fergal O'Brien (Ire) Mark Williams (Wal) 0-3 Stuart Bingham (Eng) Anthony Hamilton (Eng) 2-3 David Gray (Eng) Graeme Dott (Sco) 0-3 Ding Junhui (Chn) Michael Holt (Eng) 3-0 Marco Fu (HK) Mark Allen (NI) 1-3 Andrew Norman (Eng) Ali Carter (Eng) 1-3 Mark King (Eng) Ronnie O'Sullivan (Eng) 3-1 Steve Davis (Eng) Issara Kachaiwong (Tha) 3-2 Dominic …

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/snooker/6035879.stm Paul Hunter has died at the age of 27 after a battle with cancer. The Leeds player was taken into the Kirkwood Hospice in Huddersfield last Friday and died on Monday evening. The three-time Wembley Masters champion was diagnosed with dozens of neuro endocrine tumours on the lining of his stomach in March 2005. Despite chemotherapy treatment, Hunter continued to compete professionally but won only one match last season and fell from fifth to 34th in the rankings. Hunter turned professional at the age of 16 in 1995 and won his first major title, the 1998 Welsh Open, at the age of 19. …

October 22, 2006 Average IQ by State: Honest Numbers at Last By Steve Sailer One of the most popular Web postings of November 2004 was a table purporting to show that John Kerry had swept the 16 states with the highest average IQs (such as Connecticut with its 113 mean). George W. Bush, in contrast, had carried the 26 dumbest states (such as Utah at only 87). The first person to post these data after the election exulted: "Wow, what can I say, in the first 24 hours over 540,000+ people viewed this page!" I would guesstimate that total viewership of the IQ table ultimately approached ten million fellow Democrats —all consoling themselves with the thought that …

Now firms can sponsor an entire TV channel Last updated at 13:03pm on 25th October 2006 Advertisers can now sponsor entire British television and radio channels, after more than 50 years of regulation were swept away today. The rule change means channels such as ITV1, Bravo or Capital Radio can, in theory, be sponsored by brands such as Coca Cola or Sony. Broadcasting regulator Ofcom announced the move, designed to free up more revenue possibilities in a world where "on demand" TV and radio means the value of traditional advertising breaks is being undermined. But the new rules contain strict provisos, including that a channel cannot rename itself after a comm…

UK surgeons get go-ahead for world's first full face transplant Last updated at 10:49am on 25th October 2006 Isabelle Dinoire had the first partial face transplant The world's first full face transplant is to be carried out in England. A team at the Royal Free in Hampstead, London, headed by surgeon Peter Butler has been given approval by an ethics committee to carry out the historic operation. It will involve three surgical teams working over at least 15 hours and could take place within months. See also: Your guide to face transplants Mr Butler intends to remove the whole face from a brain-dead donor and transplant it onto a severely …

Greedy council costs taxpayers thousands in parking fine farce Last updated at 09:39am on 25th October 2006 Ticked off: Kirklees Council cost tax payers £6,000 in legal costs A greedy council has cost the tax payer almost £6,000, after relentlessly pursuing a man who had failed to pay for a 10 pence parking space. Nick Newby, 46, had not spotted pay and display signs as he parked up in a car park in Mirfield, West Yorks while he quickly went to the local library. Read more... Parking permit scheme targets polluting 4x4s The former Royal Marine couldn't believe it when he returned to his car, after the incident in February last year, to se…

Tenants to be banned from smoking at home Last updated at 10:36am on 25th October 2006 Smokers in tenant houses will be banned from lighting up if visited by council workers Residents are to be banned from smoking in their own homes by a London council. Tenants in Sutton council housing will not be able to light up while they are being visited by health workers and members of staff such as those delivering meals on wheels. If they insist on smoking, the staff will refuse to enter and tenants could lose access to council services. The scheme is part of a clampdown that will also see staff banned from smoking. In the run-up to the national ba…

Tiny motor could pave way for real Six Million Dollar Man Last updated at 11:36am on 25th October 2006 Scientists today unveiled a microscopic motor which could be the first step to the creation of a real life Six Million Dollar Man. Dr Keith Firman, based at the University of Portsmouth, has developed the breakthrough molecular dynamo which could act as an interface between living organisms and the computer world. The minuscule switch, called a nanoactuator, is built out of DNA and emits an electrical pulse which can be picked up by a computer. The research team say the motor, which is about a thousandth the width of a human hair, could be used in the futur…

Wannabe website attracts cult following Last updated at 12:19pm on 25th October 2006 Some of the community members on the website When Stephen Lambert, the creator of TV series Shipwrecked created a website to urge wannabee stars to sign up, he had no idea of the response he would get. Since its launch last month, the internet site Islandoo.com has spawned its own young and hip community with 18,000 profiles and 1.5million comments from users. • See an example of the attention-seeking videos here • And another one: Don't try this at home It is one of the first TV programme sites which allows photo and video uploading as well as messaging.…

Foreign Secretary calls for 'global warming' tax on holidaymakers By KIRSTY WALKER Last updated at 10:08am on 25th October 2006 Global warming: Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has called for a tax on holidaymakers Holidaymakers could be hit with a "global warming" tax of up to £50 under plans aimed at forcing airlines to reduce gas emissions. Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said the new charges should be imposed by as early as 2008 or Britain will be thrown into "climate chaos". In a keynote speech, Mrs Beckett urged Brussels to speed up plans to enforce the levy on airlines to encourage them to fly more fuel-effecient planes and deter pe…

Children aghast as pelican swallows pigeon whole Last updated at 18:54pm on 24th October 2006 Families strolling through a London park were left shocked when a pelican picked up and swallowed an unsuspecting pigeon. The Eastern White pelican struggled with the desperately frantic pigeon in its beak for more than 20 minutes before swallowing it whole. The moment was caught on camera by photographer Cathal McNaughton, who was taking pictures of the wildlife in St James's Park. The pigeon was still alive when it reached the pelican's stomach, he said.