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SANDWICH: IS IT THE END OF THE BRITISH BUTTY? More people are tucking into croissants instead of making traditional sandwiches Saturday February 6,2010 By Tom Morgan Have your say(2) THE great British sandwich is under threat from fancy foreign interlopers. Sales of traditional bread, rolls and baps have fallen while products such as croissants, bagels and tortillas are taking an ever larger slice of the market, researchers have found. And instead of filling their lunchbox with home-made butties, many more people are treating…

New father chooses FA Cup ticket queue over baby's birth By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:39 AM on 08th February 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories Football fan Vince Reeves was so desperate to see his team play that he risked missing the birth of his first child by staying in a ticket queue as his wife went into labour. The 32-year-old Southampton supporter and his wife Rebecca, 26, had been waiting in line for 90 minutes when her contractions started. But, not wanting to miss the FA Cup clash with arch-rivals Portsmouth, he arranged for a friend to take his 26-year-old spouse home to collect an overnight bag. Patience of a Sa…

The SUPER-TOMATO with double the power to fight cancer By Luke Salkeld Last updated at 7:30 AM on 08th February 2010 Comments (15) Add to My Stories A so-called "super tomato" that is said to reduce the risk of prostate cancer has gone on sale in Tesco Is there nothing the humble tomato can't do? Not satisfied with being a hangover cure, a good source of vitamin C and great for your skin, the little red fruit is now tackling cancer. Touted as a 'super superfood' for its ability to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, the Moruno tomato has twice the normal levels of a natural cancer-fighting substance and as much vitamin C as a similar-s…

School bans 'slovenly' mothers from wearing pyjamas when they drop their children off By Laura Clark Last updated at 3:39 PM on 05th February 2010 Schools are following Tesco's example and taking a stand against parents who turn up at the gates wearing pyjamas. They are chastising parents for dropping children off - and collecting them in the afternoon - without first changing out of their nightwear and slippers. One head has written to parents warning that their failure to get dressed for the school run is 'slovenly and rude'. Parents are being urged to dress appropriately when dropping their children off at school (file photo) He took acti…

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Heroic search dog to be given 'Victoria Cross' for finding roadside bombs in Afghanistan By Mail On Sunday Reporter Last updated at 7:07 PM on 06th February 2010 Comments (57) Add to My Stories An Army search dog that has saved the lives of scores of British soldiers in Afghanistan is to receive the canine equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Treo, an eight-year-old black labrador, has spent the past five years sniffing out bombs and weapons hidden by the Taliban. Yet as a puppy he was a badly behaved rebel in danger of being put down until intensive Army training turned him into the gutsy canine described by his handler, Sergeant Dave Hey…

White Cliffs of Dover to be sold to the French to help reduce Government's debt By Vanessa Allen Last updated at 10:06 PM on 07th February 2010 Comments (128) Add to My Stories For generations Dover has stood as an indomitable symbol of Britain’s freedom and independence. The town, with its white cliffs, port and sprawling castle stood at the very edge of the nation’s frontier with the Continent. But now part of that proud history is up for sale and the leading bidder is revealed as the former age-old enemy – France. Heritage of defiance: A Spitfire over the White Cliffs of Dover The Port of Dover is being recommended by Government…

A young skier was buried beneath an avalanche for 17 hours before being pulled from the snow with only mild hypothermia, Swiss police said Sunday. The 21-year-old man appeared to have survived because he was trapped next to a pocket of air that allowed him to breathe even though he was unable to free himself from the crushing weight of the snow, police in the southern canton of Valais said. "I've never heard of such a case before," said police spokesman Jean-Marie Bornet. "It's already very difficult to survive more than 45 minutes beneath an avalanche." The man, who had been skiing alone on an unmarked slope in the Evolene region about 80 kilometers (50 miles) e…

Hi anybody here likes Yugioh?? I have liked the series and the game since elementary and a friend just dragged me back to it :P we have started playing through messenger with the webcam or just with the mic by saying what we do since we know each others cards. Does anybody play??? I'd like to have more than one duel option :laugh3:

Ethiopian jet crashes off Beirut An Ethiopian Airlines plane carrying 89 people crashes into the sea off Beirut in flames in bad weather just after take-off.

Lady goo goo GaGa: Pop star is left holding the baby as she indulges in some retail therapy with a mystery male friend By Marcus Barnes Last updated at 3:37 AM on 06th February 2010 Comments (21) Add to My Stories Her avant garde outfits are enough to terrify even the most macho man. So Lady GaGa's decision to abandon her usual outré attire for a trip out with a small baby was - dare one say it - eminently sensible. Ambling around make-up free in studded leather vest, white T-shirt and black jeans, the chart-topping singer looked surprisingly ordinary. Keeping mum: Lady GaGa steps out for some retail therapy at a vintage clothing store i…

'Snowmageddon' brings chaos to U.S. East Coast as Washington DC braces itself for worst blizzard in 90 years By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 5:00 PM on 06th February 2010 Comments (25) Add to My Stories Washington DC was braced today for the heaviest blizzard in 90 years with 30 inches of snow expected to fall on the U.S. capital tonight. The ferocious storm was sweeping across the mid-Atlantic coast with mountainous areas of Maryland and West Virginia set to be covered in three feet of snow. Local media have dubbed the storm 'snowmageddon' and 'snowpocalypse'. Whiter house: Snow covers the US Capitol in Washington DC. The U.…

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Michael Jackson's doctor pays a visit to the late star's grave ahead of his confused court appearance in Los Angeles By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 2:00 AM on 06th February 2010 Comments (0) Add to My Stories Some might say it was a strange coincedence that, in the days leading to his court appearance on involuntary manslaughter charges, Michael Jackson's doctor was pictured spending time at the last star's grave. Dr Conrad Murray made his inappropriate visit to Jackson's resting place in Forest Lawn Cemetary in Glendale California in the run up to today's arraignment in Los Angeles. The physician held a posed, sombre look on his f…

1m home trashed by gatecrashers after boy advertises party on Facebook By Kate Loveys Last updated at 1:31 AM on 06th February 2010 Comments (21) Add to My Stories Left alone: There was mayhem at Aneesh Shukla's family home after he advertised a party on Facebook When they left their teenage son at home for the weekend, the Shuklas thought he would spend a quiet evening with friends. But they returned to find their £1million home had been destroyed by gatecrashers after their 16-year-old son advertised a party on Facebook. Aneesh Shukla, a sixth form pupil at £21,000-a-year Westminster School, one of Britain's leading indepen…

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press Writer Micki Sievwright has a new set of wheels that her husband constantly refers to as "my truck." The same goes for their apartment and the backyard grill. Turns out the pronouns the Denver couple use count for more than mere semantics in the long haul. A new study suggests that "we" language used between spouses in times of conflict goes along with less negative behavior and signs of stress in lengthy marriages. Previous studies have indicated that use of inclusive pronouns that include "we," "our" and "us" - versus "I," "me" and "you" - are evidence of marital satisfaction in younger couples like Sievwright and hubby Dane, …

Why thinking too much can damage your performance in sports By Fiona Macrae Last updated at 7:51 AM on 05th February 2010 Comments (18) Add to My Stories Handicap: A study of golfers found that the better players used less brainpower If you're struggling to improve your golf swing or strengthen your backhand, it may be that you are giving it too much thought. A study shows that the masters of sport use less grey matter when in action than novices. A group of good golfers were shown pictures of potential shots and asked how they would play them, undergoing brain scans as they responded. The process was repeated with poorer pla…

Council compensates jogger who spent Christmas Day locked in park toilets By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 4:05 PM on 05th February 2010 Comments (56) Add to My Stories Town hall chiefs have agreed to pay compensation to a jogger who spent 17 hours locked in a freezing public toilet on Christmas Day. With only his running gear to keep him warm, the runner was forced to wrap himself in bin liner and toilet roll and spent the night underneath a hand-dryer to save off the cold. The man, who was captured on CCTV footage, used the Dulwich Park lavatories at 4.30pm on Christmas Eve after going for a run. Not-so-happy Christmas: CCTV …

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Love-cheat John Terry is SACKED as England captain after 12-minute showdown with manager Fabio Capello By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 4:35 PM on 05th February 2010 Comments (76) Add to My Stories Chelsea star's meeting with Fabio Capello lasted just 12 minutes Rio Ferdinand named as new captain, Steven Gerrard vice captain Vanessa Perroncel says she will NOT be selling her story to the media The former nightclub hostess 'very sad' that Terry has been sacked Terry's wife Toni continues to consider her options on holiday in Dubai John Terry has been sacked as England captain this afternoon after a meeting lasting just 12 m…

It's official, the swine flu 'pandemic' is over (shame it cost us £1billion and scared thousands witless) By Jenny Hope Last updated at 11:29 PM on 04th February 2010 Comments (150) Add to My Stories Over at last: The National Pandemic Flu Service will be stood down The swine flu pandemic, which has cost the nation more than £1billion, was declared over yesterday. With the number of new cases plummeting, health chiefs announced the 24-hour flu helpline will close down next Thursday. Critics said the seven-month outbreak had been mishandled by ministers and health officials, who had made a flawed assessment of the threat. Swin…

Lunch on the run: Shocking moment LIVE cow is fed to five hungry tigers in front of tourists By Mail Foreign Service Last updated at 10:30 AM on 05th February 2010 Comments (6) Add to My Stories Visiting a wildlife park is often an opportunity to witness nature up close. But imagine one group of tourist's surprise when several hungry tigers tucked into a live cow right in front of them. These pictures show the shocking moment tourist guides fed a live cow to five hungry tigers. Tucking in: A group of tourists watch on in horror as a live cow is fed to a group of tigers Head to head: The cow valiantly attempts to take on …

24-hour drinking is cut... to 21 hours: Law to shut bars applies for just three hours By James Slack Last updated at 7:45 AM on 05th February 2010 Comments (42) Add to My Stories Labour last night unleashed a regime of 21-hour drinking on communities already blighted by the binge drinking epidemic. Last year Gordon Brown admitted that 24-hour drinking was 'not working' and promised to give councils blanket powers to close pubs and bars in rowdy areas. But when the legislation was introduced yesterday it was limited to just three hours in the very early morning - between 3am and 6am. 21-hour drinking: Blanket powers to close pubs …

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Tai Shan officially began his journey to China early this morning, leaving the National Zoo at 9:04 a.m. The four-and-a-half-year-old giant panda is on his way to Dulles International Airport, where he will board a FedEx 777 plane bound for Chengdu. The non-stop flight will take about 14 hours. Over the years, Tai Shan has become a celebrity in Washington, and will now take on a new role in China as part of a panda breeding program at Wolong's Bifengxia Panda Base in Ya'an, Sichuan. Since his birth July 9, 2005, Tai Shan, whose name means "peaceful mountain," has attracted millions of visitors worldwide to the National Zoo and to the Zoo's panda cams. The Zoo successf…