zondag 21 juni 2009

Three bodies found

The coastguard noticed two bodies on Sunday at about 2020 BST, the search to the bodies started on Monday. The identities of the three people have not yet been confirmed, but the coastguard doesn’t think they are one of the locals. The Sussex Police said that the deaths were not being treated as suspicious but they didn’t want to reveal anything until the full facts have been established. Officer Stuart Mcnab who was the first person that was winched down the cliff found two rucksacks. In one of the rucksacks he found a body of child and the other one was full with toys. The coastguard recovered the bodies from the beach under the supervision of the police officers. A Volkswagen of caravanette had been recovered from the cliff-top and was being examined by officers. The cliffs at Beachy Head reach up to about 180 meter high and are known as suicide spot. An average of 20 people jump from the cliffs every year. The people that attempt to do a suicide are mostly elderly people. In 2004 a team was set up to try to prevent these suicides.

Again a very sad story that involves an innocent child. I hope research will release why those people died and how this tragic could happen. The cliff is a much known spot for suicide so I can’t help myself thinking that this family wanted to kill themselves. I hope that no longer people kill themselves or innocent people along with them.

London boy stabbed to death

The dreams of a 17-year-old ended yesterday after he was stabbed in the neck shortly during a fight. Paramedics tried to save his life after police found him bleeding on the road but it was too late. Jahmal Mason-Blair was identified by scouts at Totterham Hotspur as a possible Premiership star who recently had trials with Reading football club. Jahmal was the ninth teenager that is been murdered in the capital this year. A group of 20 teenagers were seen shouting in the street shortly before the murder. Jahmal that was identified as a smaller boy embroiled in a fight and this cost his him life. The football-mad Spurs fan was invited to train at the club’s Development Centre for Young players were scouts identified him as a genuine talent. Jahmal always hoped to emulate the Spurs defender Ledley King. He wanted to become club captain and represent England trough the team’s youth academy. A friend of Jahmal said that his dream was started to fill out. He quotes: He was a good player, but always struggled with his size and only really shot up recently. Jahmal was recently invited for trials at Reading, which has one of the most respected youth academies in the country. He was one of the few teenagers that succeeded in finding an ambition. His family and friends are in shock and can’t believe this happened to him. Within 12 hours of the murder, more than 100 people joined Facebook where a group opened a profile for the teenager. A friend wrote this: Remember we may have lost a friend, but heaven has gained an angel.

This is really a sad story to read. This young man had a dream and did everything to achieve this but unfortunately he lost his life at a very young age. It is so unfair, but there is nothing we can do to bring him back. Lots of people lose their live because of a fight and he was the latest victim. I hope he will find peace and hopefully this will be a wakeup call for everybody else that has been reading this article.

His name is Bruno

This article is about bruno’s, the alter ego of comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, tour of Europa for his movie that continued in Amsterdam where he landed today. He pulled out everything to cause uproar in the city. He first arrived at the red light district with a very interesting look. He had a half cut jacket on that revealed his midriff and trousers that were till his knees. You also could see his red thong that he pulled up. He also had half naked male models posing with him. The movie took the attention of some gay rights groups and because of this the producers of the move reshoot some scenes to appease the gay community.

I didn’t saw his first movie but I know that it was a huge success. I think this movie is also going to be a huge success. When I first saw the pictures I had to laugh very had, they were hilarious. He is one of the few comedians that take the next step by getting images like this. I hope he will get recognition for his work.

MADONNA In malawi to pick up daughter Mercy.

In this article you can read that Madonna and her kids went to Malawi to pick up daughter Mercy James. This will be the second child that she adopts from Malawi. The singer adopted son David back in 2006. She first planned to have her daughter flown over to her in LA, but changed mind when son David said he wanted to play with his sister now.

I think adopting a child and preventing him/her a secure life is something very precious. I hope mercy will find happiness in her new family. Madonna that already has three children is now divorced but is not scared to adopt a child again but this time without a man on her side. This shows that she really is a strong woman.

Two Bodies Identified in Iraq

The two bodies that were killed in Iraq are highly likely of Jason Creswell and Jason Swindlehurst. The Foreign Office released this today. The bodies were handed over to the authorities on Friday by their kidnappers. The men that are originally from Glasgow and Skelmersdale, were kidnapped among five other British people in May 2007. People believe that they were two of the four men that were guards for the computer programmer Peter Moore. Foreign Office spokeswoman asked the media to allow the family privacy to deal with the news. She quoted: Our thoughts are with the families at this sad time. She also added that they did everything to safe the other hostages. The bodies were identified by a British police forensics that has bee in Iraq for training police forces. The bodies will be flown over to London on Tuesday. The men that were kidnapped were employed as security guards by the Canadian security firm CardaWorld.

How sad to lose your life like this. Those men are kept hostage for more then 2 years now. Why can’t the government to anything to safe these people. I hope they soon find the remaining people, but this time alive

British soldier shot dead in Afghanistan

Since the invasion in 2001, 160 British soldiers died in Afghanistan. The last victim was a British soldier that died after being shot near Sangin in the southern of Afghanistan. The ministry of Defence confirmed this today. The soldier was a part of the 2nd Battalion the Roayl Regiment of Fusilier. No one else was injured that day. The MOD said that the identity of the soldier will be released tomorrow. A spokesman of the Task Force Helmand said that the soldier in case was here for one cause and that was to help the Afghan people. He quotes: This true hero paid the ultimate sacrifice and his memory will live with us forever. He also said that they all mourn his loss and that their thought and prayers are with the family and friends.

The number is so high I couldn't believe my eyes. 160 people that lost their live and 160 family that lost their relatives. How longer is this going to continue ? I think it is enough and Afghanistan should take its own control in hands and sort everything out. I have great respect for these men that only want to help other people.

Octomom starts a reality show

Everybody knows the story, the woman named Nadya Suleman that gave birth to eight children. She also has six other children that all were conceived trough in-vitro fertilization. This woman that isn’t married and doesn’t have a job is the late test hype in the reality business. Eyeworks executive confirmed that, after months of negotiations, a deal has been reached. It would be a documentary series where several events in the life of the children will be filmed. A British division will produce the show. Eyeworks believe that there is a story to be told and said there will be several shows that will be aired during a year.

I think this woman that has 14 children will do anything to get into the media an earn money by this. It is crazy that people are really interested in this woman. I speak for myself by saying that I am not interested in this woman that careless gave birth to all this children. Why should you bring this woman in to the spotlight or the childeren. The only thing that could be positive is that by doing this show the woman in case could provent a secure life for the childeren.

Man shoots mountain lion

A boulder County man was justified when he shot and killed a mountain lion in his backyard. The incident happened at a Sunday when the man was in his living room and saw his dog running in to the house. The dog was bitten in his shoulder en was howling. When the man looked outside he saw a mountain lion running away. Within an hour the lion returned and that’s when the man shot the animal. The Colorado Division of Wildlife told to the media that the man did the right thing and because of this he is justified. She quotes: It’s really a wrong place, wrong time kind of situation. They mountain lion had tags in both ears. The spokeswoman told that it was not clear why he had those tags. It could be a part of an ongoing study or he had previous interaction with humans.

When I first read this story I couldn’t believe what I was reading. A mountain lion in your backyard?. That must be very scary. I think the man did the right thing by shooting the lion down. He had to protect his own life and that of his dog. I must say I couldn’t imagine what I will do in a situation like that.

woensdag 27 mei 2009

TELLY singing sensation Susan Boyle is STILL a virgin, it was revealed last night.

Summary
In this article you can read that Susan Boyle still has not find love of her life, even after her makeover. In the show Susan told the judges that she had never been kissed. A source tells that Susan now does not have any time to meet man. He tells that Susan is determined to be more than a 90 second audition and a YouTube clip. Susan will sing live on TV for the first time tomorrow, and the final of BGT is on his way. She is the number one favorite to win the show. Even the Queen is impressed and personally requested an appearance by Susan at the Royal Variety Performance. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are personally invited by Judge Amanda Holden as the number one fans of Susan.
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I do not watch the show but I certainly know who Susan Boyle is. I truly hope that she will win the show and will become more than just a 90 second audition. I hope she will break this image that is created; this poor, goofy old lady. I do not think it is anybodies business whether she is a virgin or not. For now she has to focus on the final of BGT and not worry about stuff like this. Knowing that the queen is impressed must be very exciting for her and having fans like Demi and Ashton sure makes is nicer.

Winehouse cancels UK comeback

Winehouse cancels UK comeback
In this article you can read that Back to Black Singer Amy Winehouse canceled a concert. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Island record label, Amy Winehouse was asked to perform at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Amy’s management apologized to fans and promised fans with tickets a full refund. They also said that Winehouse is regretful about this but she needs to close this chapter and start a new one. After a shocking performance at a jazz festival on the Caribbean island of St Lucia Amy was taken to hospital after a booze bender. They say that singing in St Lucia brought back too many painful memories and because of this she can’t face it. They also say that Amy is really upset to miss the show and understands that a lot of people will be disappointed. A pal quotes: : "She is drinking like a lunatic and there was no way she'd be ready to perform. The sun reported that Amy now, after she had beaten her drug addiction, is struggling with an alcohol addiction.

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It is really sad to see how an artist Like Amy Winehouse destroys herself. Amy Winehouse is an amazing singer and has an unique voice. But you now can see that it is taking its toll and she is losing her voice. Her performance was really bad and I do not think it will improve if she continues to drink like this. I hope one day she will get healthy and join to sing and to perform.

dinsdag 12 mei 2009

Woman charged over hit and run in Bristol

Summary
In this article you read about an accident that takes place in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, on 1 May. Sam Ridall, an eleven-year-old boy was killed after a car mounted the pavement and ran into him. The driver was 27-year-old woman named Hannah Saaf. The woman is charged on several things and one of them is causing death by dangerous driving. Sam’s parents Martin and Rachel Ridall launched a public appeal for the driver of the car to come forward. An unusual step of Avon and Somerset Police was that they released drivers name and image to the public. Sam was walking along Eastfield Road along with four other people. The three of them were children and had no injuries while a male named Dr Harbord received several minor injuries. The parents of Sam have three other sons and described Sam as the most wonderful of boys.
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To read articles like this is really sad and devastating but it is reality. As a person that has a driver license I cannot imagine what it would be like to have an accident like this. That the person who drove the car also chickened out and left was even worse than the accident. If you drive a car you have to be careful and alert, you have to show responsibility. You always have to consider not only your own life but also of those others. It is sad that a little boy has to pay the consequences of the mistakes that one irresponsible driver made.

Take two cooks…please

Summary
This article is written by Tim Hayward and is about British chefs like Gordon Ramsey and Jamie Oliver that are now looking for success in the United States of America. He tells what he really thinks about these reality series and what America should do with the British cooks. A year ago Jamie Oliver was the person that wanted to improve school dinners and now Oliver has signed with ABC to do a new unscripted series that gives healthy makeovers to an entire city. Jamie Oliver also appeared on Oprah’s Big Give as a judge. ABC’S co-head of alternative series Vicki Dummer believes that Jamie will make a change and knock on the right doors. She quotes: "Jamie has been through this mission before". Tim think that it is shocking that food is part of a reality genre and talking about this as a mission makes it worse for him. He thinks that these people have lost all calibration with the reality of what they are. So in a sarcastic way he wish them success and a great time. And finishes like this: Please guys, once you've finished with them, don't send them back.
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In this article you can read what Tim Hayward thinks about British chefs that have success in America. He thinks it is more about personal success than really making a different in eating habits. He thinks it is amazing that food and health is a part of reality series. I think it is purely business. People love to watch programmers like this and why should you not make benefit of that. Jamie and Gordon are chefs but they would not earn that money that they are earning now by these reality programmers. And I have to be honest, if it is a good show I will watch it and maybe learn few things from it.

Nadal’s grass success inspires Murray on clay

Summary
In this article Andy Murray shares his feeling about his own performance and why he is so inspired by Rafael Nadal. Murray that is third in the world rankings has a record of 14 wins and 16 lost and never won a clay title on the ATP world tour. The number one of the rankings, Rafael Nadal won 173 and lost 14 matches and collected 25 clay titles. One thing that was a big inspiration for him was the big victory that Nadal had after beating Roger Federer in last year’s Wimbledon. He quotes like: "Everything he's done on clay has been unbelievable but there are very few people who thought he would have won Wimbledon". He also includes that Nadal owns his success because he always gives 110 percent. Murray that is now in Madrid for the Open clay also talked about his owns matches. After his lost to Juan Monaco of Argentina at the Rome Masters last month, Murray said he was hoping for a better performance in Madrid. After this match Murray tells that he wants to try to win the first match here in Madrid and then take each match as it comes. The conditions in Madrid are different and he tells that there is no use to think about semi-finals or finals.
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I really liked this article because Andy Murray is honest and open about his feelings and performances. I am not a bit sports fan but this article was really interesting. The way he talks about Nadal shows that he really respects him and looks up to him. He is amazed about the fact that even he is number one Nadal always is on the court to practice and is giving his 110 percent. One thing that I also noticed was that he is really realistic about his upcoming matches and wants to take everything step by step. This shows to me that he really knows what he is doing and wants to do his best to achieve success. Many people have ego problems and would never admit that they are inspired by a colleague; by doing this Murray shows that he has no ego problems.

Rihanna song hits out at ex!

Summary
This article is about singer and songwriter Rihanna that has a new song on the internet that really looks a message to her ex-boyfriend singer Chris Brown. The new song has been posted by rapper Kanye West and has guest vocal likes Lady Gaga. The name of the song is ‘Silly Boy’ and basically is about a girl that does not want to go back to her ex-boyfriend because he did not tread her well. Chris Brown and Rihanna split earlier this year after a big fight after a Grammy party in Los Angeles. A photo showed a bruised and bloodied face of Rihanna that was not happy about the leaking picture. In the article they talk about revenge and it really looks like that, Kanye West is the first person that supports Rihanna in this. They mention that it is not a coincidence that the song is posted after nude photos of Rihanna. Rumors say that Brown was the person that leaked them on the internet.

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The news about Rihanna and Chris Brown is now months in the media. It is impossible not to hear about these two. My personal opinion about the whole situation is actually a bit different. I think the best thing that Rihanna could do is take a big vacation and rest for a couple of months. It is devastating to be hurt by the person you love, but it is worse when the whole seas this and talks about it. With the nude pictures on the internet, I believe that Rihanna has a second devastation. Putting songs like this on the internet actually shows that Rihanna is not over the break-up. I believe that Rihanna should be the bigger person here and by taking revenge I do not believe she does this. But overall I hope that Rihanna will put this behind her and move on with her life.