How We See The World

I'm enjoying the DVD collection after seeing this fabulous serie on TV. In my opinion, it's even better than The Simpsons. Does anybody agree? :rolleyes:

Brits are fatter and lonelier than in the 1970s (but we live longer and take more foreign holidays) By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:53 AM on 3rd July 2010 Comments (19) Add to My Stories The Bridget Jones' generation: More people are living on their own than in the Seventies Derided for its flared trousers and notorious for union militancy, the Seventies is often written off as a best-forgotten decade. But an official study of the way Britain has changed in the past four decades has revealed that the period actually had a lot going for it. For while it is true that today we are richer, live longer and are able to enjoy t…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10352251.stm Portuguese novelist Jose Saramago, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1998, has died at the age of 87, his publisher has announced. RIP

Much-praised 3D film is homophobic, demeans women and is misleading to children, say feminists By Rachel Shields and Susie Mesure It has won rave reviews and topped the US box office, but the computer-animated film Toy Story 3 has not impressed everyone. Feminists are complaining that the 3D family film is sexist, citing the prevalence of male characters – a ratio of seven males to one female – and negative depictions of women in the film: from Andy's "nagging" mother to the "hyper-feminine" and "overly emotional" Barbie. The long-standing US feminist magazine Ms has accused the film of "careless sexism", with the writer Natalie Wilson arguing that the film may…

Scanned through but didn't see an answer to this question: I really enjoy the pictures posted in the various forums but about 1/3 of the time for me the pictures don't show up. I get the little box with a red "x" in it. I've tried pasting to another application, etc. but still can't see the pic. Other photos show up just fine. Do I need to set something? Thank you for any help anyone can give.

Russian agent posing as suburban mother used British passport to spy on U.S., claims FBI By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 5:38 PM on 29th June 2010 Comments (32) Videos Add to My Stories Foreign Office investigating British passport claims Obama refuses to answer questions on arrests Putin says he hopes case will not damage U.S.-Russia relationship Man believed to be 11th spy nabbed today in Cyprus - then released on bail Accused allegedly used invisible ink and steganography Eight of the suspects were married couples, some with children Plot 'has been in place since the 1990s' The flame-haired femme fatale: Anna Cha…

Up to 40,000 a year killed by junk food, says health watchdog By Daniel Martin Last updated at 9:13 AM on 22nd June 2010 Comments (79) Add to My Stories Food companies should be paid by the state to produce healthy foods and help save tens of thousands of lives, the Government’s health watchdog said yesterday. Farmers could be given cash incentives to grow fruit and vegetables rather than producing fatty meats. And supermarkets could get tax breaks to stock healthy foods at affordable prices. Choice: We should be encouraged to choose healthy options in stores, NICE said The National Institute for Clinical Excellence – whos…

Yeah, so I dropped my iPod in water. I don't think any got in the part where it connects to things because it went in top first and down like that and then I got it. I don't think it was locked before but it's locked now and it won't come unlocked for anything. I plugged it in to my computer and it will charge and stuff but nothing else can ever happen. (And by lock I mean hold, that thing you can toggle at the top) Lulz, I either lightened or darkened some of the pixels of the screen too, but I don't care about that. If it makes a difference, it's a 2nd generation nano. Am I screwed? :bigcry:

Longest-serving US lawmaker Robert Byrd dies, aged 92 Democratic US Senator Robert Byrd, the longest-serving member of Congress in history, has died aged 92, his spokesman has said. The West Virginia lawmaker died peacefully at a hospital in Fairfax, Virginia, the spokesman says. Senator Byrd was elected to the House of Representatives in 1952, becoming a senator seven years later. His death is not expected to change the Democrats' current majority in the Senate. West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, a Democrat, is expected to appoint a Democrat to serve the remainder of Mr Byrd's current six-year term, which expires in 2012, Reuters reports. Iraq war critic…

Former tennis star Jennifer Capriati 'rushed to hospital after drugs overdose' By Paul Thompson Last updated at 5:45 PM on 28th June 2010 Comments (13) Add to My Stories Capriati at the Lorus World Sports Awards in Monaco after she made a successful comeback to tennis Former tennis star Jennifer Capriati was recovering tonight in a Florida hospital after a suspected drug overdose. Paramedics found the 34-year-old, once ranked the top female player in the world, in a 'dazed state' in a hotel room. Two other people in the room called emergency services after they were unable to wake her following what police sources said was a …

England expects: 23million to tune into World Cup showdown with U.S. as supermarkets prepare for £2.5bn bonanza By Sean Poulter Last updated at 11:42 AM on 12th June 2010 Comments (199) Videos Add to My Stories England’s bid for World Cup glory begins today with a match that will be watched by 23million at home. Supermarkets are gearing up for a £2.5billion spending spree as fans stock up on alcohol and barbecue food ahead of the country's opening game against the U.S.A. With most likely to watch the match at home, today is expected to be the busiest shopping day since Christmas Eve. Expectations run high: England flags adorn a h…

The junk food generation: British children getting fatter at twice the rate of Americans By Sean Poulter Last updated at 9:23 AM on 25th June 2010 Comments (359) Add to My Stories A shocking picture of the way children are gorging themselves on sweets, chocolates and snacks was revealed yesterday. They are getting fat almost twice as quickly as American youngsters as they eat double the amount of sugary and savoury treats. The disturbing figures suggest that Government efforts to turn back the tide of obesity overwhelming the country's children are failing. Obese: British children eat double the amount of sugary and savoury …

Can't find a thread using so search so I'll start one. Am just watching Season 3 on DVD. Was late to the series so am playing catch up. Anyone else love it? they used Fix You on episode 16, and it made me cry lots. it was a perfect track for the action though.

These people called it. This article is from a year ago. http://deadspin.com/5302062/the-tiny-plastic-horn-that-will-ruin-the-world-cup

'Can we please go back to normal?' asks Sandra Bullock... as she kisses Scarlett Johansson at MTV Movie Awards By Lizzie Smith Last updated at 11:44 AM on 7th June 2010 Comments (12) Videos Add to My Stories After three months of shunning the limelight, Sandra Bullock has made a storming return to the public eye. In her first televised appearance since her split from unfaithful husband Jesse James, a smiling and positive Sandra made it clear she was ready to move on with her life. At the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles last night, she jokingly embraced actress Scarlett Johansson. She then insisted: 'Now that we have done that, ca…

The British soldier of the future: Star Wars helmet and sharpshooter rifle to take on Taliban By Colin Fernandez Last updated at 4:07 PM on 25th June 2010 Comments (24) Add to My Stories A British soldier from Royal Anglian Regiment wearing the clothing of the future He looks more like a Star Wars stormtrooper than an old-style Tommy. But this is the futuristic new uniform of the British soldier. The latest combat gear developed for the Army includes a host of high-tech gadgets intended to benefit our troops. Gone is the old style 'puddingbowl' helmet. In its place is one featuring ear protection to shield the user from loud …

I CAN'T WAIT TILL APRIL WHEN IT COMES BACK! any other fans here who agree with me?

Gillard poised to defeat Rudd By political editor Chris Uhlmann Updated 29 minutes ago PM Kevin Rudd faces his deputy Julia Gillard in a leadership ballot this morning. (AAP: Josh Jerga) Video: Uhlmann's take on Labor's leadership crisis (Lateline) Video: AWU has switched allegiance to Gillard (Lateline) Video: Rudd faces leadership spill (ABC News) The Drum: Leadership challenge: how has it come to this? Related Story: Gillard moves on Rudd Related Story: Labor in talks to oust Rudd Related Link: Australian Story: Profile on Julia Gillard Kevin Rudd has spent one last long night as Prime Minister. Shortly after 10:15pm yesterday he announced that he had…

Hallelujah! Nearly half of all Americans expect Jesus to return by 2050... but 31 per cent say an asteroid might wipe us out before then By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 4:03 PM on 22nd June 2010 Comments (18) Add to My Stories Nearly half of Americans expect Jesus Christ to return by 2050 yet 31 per cent believe humans are doomed to suffer the same fate as dinosaurs and be wiped out by an asteroid, according to a poll. Optimistic Americans, though, are preparing for an era of improvement in some areas with 71 percent confident cancer will be cured by 2050 and 66 per cent expecting artificial limbs to be working better than real …

But at least someone's smiling... Far away: Gordon Brown at Torbain Primary School in Fife today, where he was presenting UNICEF awards Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/budget/article-1288579/BUDGET-2010-Osborne-wields-axe-pledges-pay-past-plan-future.html#ixzz0rcQJstD3

The wine is served to guests at official functions More than £17,500 has been spent topping up the government wine cellar since the election, it has emerged. It brings the total value of fine wine stored for VIP functions to £864,000, a Commons answer by Foreign Office minister Henry Bellingham revealed. Labour's Tom Watson said the Tory-Lib Dem coalition should sell the wine to boost the public finances, quoting Tory slogan "we're all in this together". The government says it buys wine young to ensure the best value for taxpayers. Last year, Liberal Democrat MP Don Foster accused the then Labour government of "living way beyond their means" after ministers re…

Sweden celebrates as princess marries her personal trainer in biggest royal wedding for decades By Jo Macfarlane Last updated at 8:52 AM on 20th June 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden, heir to the country's throne, married her former personal trainer, the gym owner Daniel Westling today at Stockholm Cathedral. About 250,000 people lined the streets of Stockholm as the country celebrated its ‘fairytale royal wedding’. The couple exchanged vows in front of nearly 1,000 royals and dignitaries from across the world while four ministers conducted the service. Enlarge Crown Princess Victoria of S…

Started watching it from the beginning recently and Firefly is MADE OF AWESOME DIPPED IN DELICIOUSLY CHOCOLATY WIN. A visual aid: This is Awesome: This is Firefly: Also, MAL IS HOT

French is a 'useless' language, says former foreign minister By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 4:35 PM on 15th June 2010 Comments (145) Add to My Stories Attack: Chris Bryant branded French 'useless' A former Foreign Office minister has branded French a 'useless' modern language. Chris Bryant, now a shadow Foreign Office minister, told the Commons other languages - such as Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic - were more important. 'Unless we have sufficient numbers of people who speak modern foreign languages - and not just the useless modern foreign languages like French ...,' the Labour MP said. Amid Tory protests that t…

UT student enters NBA Draft after losing bet By Kris Budden "The 2010 NBA Draft is on June 24. Several players from Big Orange Country are hoping to hear their named called, guys like Wayne Chism, J.P. Prince and Bobby Maze. But there's another Tennessee student entered in the draft, and chances are you've never heard of him. Raleigh McCammon is a freshman at Tennessee. He coaches a couple local AAU teams. This past season, he made a bet with his players, one that landed him in the NBA Draft. "One of the kids said, 'Hey, we have a deal, if you make it to the finals of the league, will you enter the draft?' and I said fair enough." So Raleigh submitted th…