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Feb 28 2009

Breaking News Jade Goody Taken to Hospice – Jade’s Health Deteriorating in Her Battle With Cancer

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Breaking News Jade Goody Taken to Hospice – Jade’s Health Deteriorating in Her Battle With Cancer

Jade Goody, 27, cut a very sad figure last night as she was taken away to St. Claire’s Hospice, Harlow, not too far from her home and the scene of her wedding. Jade has been in a lot of pain and her health has been deteriorating badly since last weekend.

The preparations and excitement for the big day have proven too much for the reality star and she has spent much of the time in bed, resting, since tying the knot to Jack Tweed.

Jade’s fairytale wedding is spread throughout the pages of OK magazine this week with a follow up to be printed in next weeks issue. There are some lovely pictures of the day with Jade looking absolutely radiant.

In her first public appearance since then, Jade was Looking frail and tearful, sucking on a special lollipop which delivers pain relief medication, she burst into tears as her next door neighbour laid into her.

He was cleaning his car when Jade was led out of her home. He hurled verbal abuse at her about the pack of photographers and the amount of paparazzi camped outside her house.

Jade’s house is right next to a main road and the press have had to cordon off an area for safety. The annoyed neighbour was shouting at her, saying: “That’s right! Let them get you on camera”.

Jade was clearly upset but her feisty, argumentative side kicked in and she gave as good as she got. You can understand his annoyance, but surely he could have let it go, knowing the condition that Jade is in. I mean, he won’t have to put up with it for much longer…Will he?

Jade was very emotional and burst into tears again, and screamed at him in a broken voice as she was driven away: “Leave me alone” she cried - “I’ll be dead in a month”.

Jade has been having an adverse reaction to her medication since Thursday, which has left her distraught, incoherent and suffering frightening hallucinations. Her exhaustion from her wedding seems to have really taken its toll on her very frail health.

The strain is showing as Jade is battling with the pain of terminal cancer. The difficult state of dying in front of her two young sons, Bobby, 5, and Freddie, 4, is too much for her to bear, and she feels it is a blessing to be leaving them for a while, so they don’t have to witness the cruelty of her illness.

Her publicist, Max Clifford, said she has been taken into St Claire’s hospice for 3 days, where she will receive palliative care, where they will re-set her medication and tailor it to her needs. He added: “I hope she will be allowed to come home next week”

The Hospice deals with ‘end of life specialist care’ and they will also be able to offer Jade counselling to help her in her final days.

The living out of her deteriorating health in the public eye seems of some comfort to Jade, for it’s the love and the acceptance of the British public that is all important to her. The public took her under their wing, and into their hearts, when she first appeared on TV in Big Brother UK.

Jade has lived most of her adult life on the reality TV circuit and she feels comfortable with this, as a way of life, and of death.

Preparation is being hurried up for the christening of her two young sons next Saturday, and her final TV interview next week will be with with Piers Morgan, which Jade really hopes she will be well enough to take part in.

Jade said: “I’m going out with a fight”; and there’s no denying the fact, that that’s exactly what she’ll do. I’d expect nothing less from her. -

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Feb 27 2009

The Lost City of Atlantis Discovered on Google Ocean – Atlantis Fact or Fiction?

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The Lost City of Atlantis Discovered on Google Ocean – Atlantis Fact or Fiction?

History has it, that 12,000 years ago, the lost civilisation of Atlantis was engulfed by the ocean and lost to the world forever; leaving generations to speculate just whether Atlantis was indeed, fact or fiction. The legend of Atlantis has been enhanced by vivid imaginations, passed down through the years; Perpetuating in folk law as a highly interesting conundrum.

The fascination of the Lost City of Atlantis has baffled scholars for many years. Swallowed up into the ocean by a huge Tsunami, the whereabouts of Atlantis are of ongoing investigation, and until such time that the true existence of Atlantis is proven, the legend of Atlantis will live on in the imagination forever. -

According to Greek Mythology, Atlantis was the eldest twin from 5 sets born to Cleito and Poseidon, (King of the sea), and as such, he was made king of the island. The Island of Atlantis was self sufficient, being rich in fruits, nuts and herbs, and contained a large animal colony. What they had on Atlantis was a hugely desirable utopian society which was heavily protected from contact of invasion.

To protect his loved one the mighty Poseidon build a beautiful cliff top home for them near the centre of the island and he carved it into an image of a palace and formed rings of water and stadia about the bottom of the dwelling to keep his wife safe and out of harms way.

Tunnels were dug deep into the sea and special bricked passage docking stations were built for the ships to come in to, further protecting the city of Atlantis. A golden image of Poseidon was erected and here Poseidon held court and all major decisions and strategies were enforced without him having to leave the sanctuary of his mountain palace.

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ATLANTIS DISCOVERED?

A very exciting topic has come to the fore in the news recently. According to reports, an underwater grid has been discovered on the ocean floor close to the west coast of Africa.

A precise rectangle with rows of criss-crossing lines was recently found lying deep beneath the ocean. Could this be the legendary, lost city of Atlantis?

An expert on the subject of Atlantis, Dr Charles Orser, said: “It’s fascinating and deserves a closer look” This discovery has caused quite a stir and Geophysicists and oceanographers are very excited at the sighting of what appears to bear strong resemblance to the measurements of Atlantis.

The image of this was found on ‘Google Ocean’, which is a subsidiary of ‘Google Earth’. It was enhanced using marine surveys and satellite imagery. It appeared to be in the proximity where Atlantis is thought to have stood.

Now whether or not this does turn out to be the lost city of Atlantis or another sunken metropolis has yet to be determined. But it certainly is a very exciting find, and one that may just bring the history books to life and prove Atlantis to be an actual fact and not just mere fiction. Only time will tell.

The legend of Atlantis is truly fascinating and one wonders if it ever existed at all, or was it just an imaginative story passed down through the ages? The romanticism and folk law has continued over the centuries and ensconced this tale giving it weight and proportion.

What was the philosopher Pluto trying to say? Did he get his measurements wrong when describing the size of the island? And is this why it has not been believed for all these years? Is all the disbelief really just a case of bad mathematics?

We all know the power of a Tsunami and the absolute and utter devastation that it can cause. Was it simply a case of a small island being engulfed by a huge tidal wave that has created the almost magical myth of the ‘Lost City of Atlantis’?

Legend has it that a vengeance was directed upon Atlantis when Zeus, the king of the gods, the god of the sky and brother to Poseiden, became angry at the greed and corruption that had changed the humble people of the Island and Zeus sought advice from the Gods, as to what punishment Atlantis should receive.

The method suggested was the ‘Wrath of the Gods’ and the action was swift and cruel and irreversible. The huge wall of water engulfed the City of Atlantis, and it was lost to the sea forever.-

Christianna Garrett-Martin

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Feb 26 2009

Shea Butter VS Cocoa Butter - Natural Skin Butters - Fresh Natural Skin

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Shea Butter VS Cocoa Butter- Natural Skin Butters - Fresh Natural Skin

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Shea Butter VS Cocoa Butter

For me, skin grooming is all important, from tip to toe, and our skin is a very sensual part of our being. It should be nurtured and fed regularly to optimize its full potential. The skin loses moisture, and dries out, with free radicals attacking it every day.

Therefore we need to give back to the skin, the properties that Nature takes away. Skin should be moisturized daily after exfoliating, cleansing, and toning, and I always splash cold water onto my skin, after washing my face and body with warm water, as the warm water opens the pores, then the cold splash of water closes them, before I begin my moisturizing routine. -

In the past I have used many body butters which I purchased from the excellent ‘Body Shop’, originally founded by the late Anita Roddick. The butters are rich and moisturizing, with delicious fragrances such as Mango, pink grapefruit, Japanese cherry Blossom, blueberry, cocoa butter, and their wonderful shea butter variety. Now I personally love both, shea butter, ‘and’ cocoa butter, and I am now about to find out the differences, if any, between the two. -

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- Cocoa butter VS shea butter -

- So, cocoa butter ‘or’ shea butter. What are the differences? It is entirely up to the individual. They are both gorgeous to use, with their wonderful emollient quality. It’s up to personal choice really. Skin that is not toned or moisturized can be dry in the young, or old. Granted, noticeably more so in the mature skin, but even a younger person can have skin that is not properly conditioned. What I am saying is cocoa butter or shea butter is perfect for any age of adult skin. It will make the skin look, and feel healthier. - Why the debate? Surely it’s six of one, and half a dozen of the other, meaning are they really that vastly different, and if so, which one would I choose over the other.

-COCOA BUTTER-

Cocoa butter is also known by the name of theobroma oil, it is the natural fat extracted from the cacao bean. Cocoa butter is used to make toiletries, skin care products, cocoa powder and chocolate. Cocoa butter has a delicious subdued cocoa aroma, and has natural antioxidants that prevent products containing it from going off, thus increasing their shelf life for up to five years. It is a great favorite in the production of soaps, cosmetics and skincare products. It’s emollient properties and it’s smooth texture, make it a perfect ingredient for body butter.

The cocoa butter is great for keeping the skin supple, and has been around for centuries. Known as the ultimate moisturizer, cocoa butter absorbs into the skin with ease due to it melting at body temperate; thus making it easily absorbable into the skin. The cocoa butter creates a shield against the environment, and it is very helpful in the alleviating of asthma, eczema, and dermatitis. It works by holding back the production of immuno globulin which is known to aggravate and accelerate the above mentioned conditions.

Cocoa butter is wonderful when used in a massage. This butter will soothe the skin, relieve stress, and help you relax. The properties contained within the cocoa butter will help to boost the immune system also, and even help in the prevention of cancer. Cocoa butter brings with it a sense of well being when massaged into the skin. It is useful for pregnant women, when used in regular applications, as a formula to help prevent, and ward off stretch marks. The butter has a very nice smell also. It has been said that cocoa butter may also help to ease arthritis and even help to prevent heart disease. Wonderful claims I must say. I really had no idea just how good this butter was for my skin and body. I just enjoyed using it.

- SHEA BUTTER -

Is great for keeping the skin smooth. Though only just coming to the forefront of the skin creme market, the benefits of Shea Butter have been enjoyed for centuries. Shea butter has tremendous benefits for hair and skin. It comes from the tropics of Africa, from the nut of the Karite tree, where the fatty acids are extracted from the the nut container. The quality of the irremovable fatty acid is far more superior to that of the cocoa butter, as it can take thirty years for a crop to yield the right quality of content of this fatty acid. It’s a wonder they can actually bring it to us at a reasonable price bearing all this in mind.

Shea butter is possessed with amazing healing properties. It can fade scars, which seems remarkable in itself. It is also an effective treatment for burns, and is used in the treatment of acne, and eczema. It makes a great nasal decongestant, and is helpful at relieving rheumatism. It has amazing results on very dry skin, and is a brilliant wrinkle cream. It’s also a great way of keeping blemishes and spots under control. So all in all this miracle cream does so much more than I realized, and I think I will now be using it so much more than I have in the past. This butter is also a natural blocker of UV rays. Africans have been enjoying the natural properties of Shea butter for centuries, and they have used it on their hair as a conditioner, and also on their skin for protection against the sun, and the harsh elements of their climate.

Shea butter is a luxurious moisturizer, which leaves the skin feeling silky soft. It works by stimulating the skin’s renewal process, thus revealing a more youthful, fresh skin. ~ It is non greasy, and it is used in many expensive skin products. It is also a wonderful, natural conditioner; it makes the hair vibrant, whilst protecting it from dryness, and preventing splitting of the hairs follicles. It is also the base of many essential oils. Shea butter works by maintaining the natural oils in our skin, and it can also activate collage production. It is a wonderful butter to use, and makes the skin supple and soft.

This really has opened my eyes to the advantages of Shea butter. This seems to be a miracle cream of sorts, which does possess some amazing properties for hair and skin. It also does so much more, and I think on balance it far outweighs the benefits of Cocoa butter, due to the quality of the fatty acids. Facts speak for themselves, and although cocoa butter has some great qualities, Shea butter has impressed me with its vast array of natural skin and healing powers. So in answer to the debate ‘Cocoa butter vs Shea butter’, from now on, it is Shea butter all the way for me, and of course it does have the most amazing natural smell also. –

Christianna Garrett-Martin

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Feb 26 2009

Michael Barrymore’s Shame – Stuart Lubbock’s Father Gets Official Apology from Police – Bungled Investigation into Stuart Lubbock’s Death – Was Stuart Lubbock Murdered

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Michael Barrymore’s Shame – Stuart Lubbock’s Father Gets Official Apology from Police – Bungled Investigation into Stuart Lubbock’s Death – Was Stuart Lubbock Murdered

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- A Case of Horse play or Foul Play? -

Mr Terry Lubbock, 64, received an official apology from the police this week for their flawed investigation into his son’s death at the home of disgraced comedian, Michel Barrymore, 57, which occurred almost 8 years ago.

Terry Lubbock has since written a book about the failure of the police to bring a conclusion to this case, called: ‘Not Awight’ Getting Away With Murder. ‘Awight’, being Michael Barrymore’s catch phrase.

Stuart Lubbock, 31, a butcher and a family man, was found dead in Michael Barrymore’s swimming pool after a drug fuelled party had taken place at the comedian’s £2 million mansion in March, 2001.

Barrymore had invited people back from a local nightclub for some late night partying at his large house in Royden, Essex.

Around 5 in the morning screams were heard coming from Barrymore’s home by his next door neighbours.

5.46 - the police were called by one of the guests, Justin Merritt – Which leaves 46 minutes unaccounted for.

A woman guest at the party witnessed Barrymore hurrying away from the house, before the police arrived, with a bundle, of what looked like clothing, under his arm.

Barrymore was later arrested on drug charges after a witness at the party told of Barrymore forcefully rubbing cocaine on Lubbock’s gums on the night in question.

Justin Merritt and Barrymore’s former boyfriend Jonathan Kenny were also arrested on suspicion of murder and sexual assault following the death of Stuart Lubbock in Barrymore’s swimming pool.

“Analysis of the case casts doubt over whether Stuart’s body was ever in the swimming pool, and suggests evidence of a cover-up of how Stuart died”.

Barrymore was released with a caution with no further charges but suspicion has always hung over him after pathologists found evidence Mr Lubbock had been raped and asphyxiated”.

In 2002 the inquest into Stuart Lubbock’s death, recorded an open verdict. Even though Medical evidence showed that severe internal anal injuries had been inflicted upon Lubbock.

The body had fatal criminal injuries and showed all the signs of a serious sexual assault with an object the size of a fist, and a cocktail of drugs, including, ecstasy, cocaine and alcohol were found in Lubbock’s body.

Barrymore suggested the injuries were caused by a “rectal thermometer” used by doctors trying to revive him, or “a necrophilia attack in the mortuary”. Insisting that the injuries happened AFTER the body left his house.

It was the lack of any real substance in the witness statements that seemed very suspicious. The 8 guests at the party appeared to close ranks and any real account of what happened on that night was not forthcoming.

It also shows that Essex Police bungled the £8million investigation into Stuart Lubbock’s death. Evidence was not collected.

A 5 inch pool thermometer and a door handle which could have been used in the attack were seen on the crime scene photographs, but had mysteriously vanished from the house when the police later went for them.

“Also Blood on boxer shorts, towels and a robe was not investigated promptly. And witnesses were allowed to tidy up inside the house, even though it was a potential crime scene”.

One could understand Mr Lubbock Senior’s frustration at the lack of care and justice afforded to this case and his son. It appeared lazy, and in the end the outcome was treated as “unascertainable”.

“Police readily accepted that probable cause of death was drowning and did not search Barrymore’s house for five months, despite post-mortem evidence suggesting foul play. It meant vital clues might have been lost”.

Certain items of evidence were not looked into. The fact that Stuart Lubbock’s shorts seem to have been changed, as there was only one small spot of blood on the pair he was found in.

From the damage internally he would have bled quite a bit and it would appear that someone had changed his shorts. In which case, where was his original pair?

What was the bundle that Michael Barrymore was seen carrying away from the house in such a hurry before the police arrived? Why was this not looked into, and more importantly, found? Surely this was vital evidence to the case.

And what strange behaviour for Barrymore to leave his house before the police arrived, knowing there was a dead body on his premises. Fight or flight? - It would seem Michael Barrymore chose to flee! - Leaving his guests to face the music.

In 2007 after returning from New Zealand, where the fallen comedian had fled after the incident, the police re-arrested Barrymore on suspicion of murder and sexual assault and questioned him about Lubbock who was found dead in his swimming pool six years previously.

After the allowed 12 hours the police released Barrymore on bail pending further enquiries. He refused to answer any questions on instruction by his lawyer, who said: His client “categorically denies the allegations that have been made”.

‘On 21 July 2007, the Daily Mirror reported that Barrymore had had to be restrained in a gay club called The Fire in Vauxhall, South London, after he was seen trying to force an Ecstasy tablet down the mouth of a young 17-year-old gay man who had only recently ‘come out’. Barrymore was described as ‘like a man possessed’. www.monstersandcritics.com

Terry Lubbock, who has tirelessly campaigned for the last six years for the justice of his son, had forced Essex police to reopen the case 5 years later. At the time, Terry said of the arrest of Barrymore and two other men was “The day I’ve been waiting for”.

Sadly no charges were brought, and once again this dubious case is left hanging in the air.

Awight? – No, not really! - There is a definite, questionable cloud hanging over this unsolved case and the mysterious circumstances surrounding it.

One that needs solving and lifting, so that Mr Lubbock Senior can finally allow his son’s memory to rest in peace. -

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Feb 25 2009

Baby DJ Diapers – Youngest DJ Scratcher Mixer in the World

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Baby DJ Diapers – Youngest DJ Scratcher Mixer in the World

- Baby DJ Diapers -

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DJ’s, MC’s and Rappers start early these days. There is no time to be lost with all the hot competition out there snapping hard at their heels.

If you want to stake your claim in the covetable world of the Grand Master, you need to start young, and that is just what baby DJ Diapers did.

Not even out of nappies, this kid scratches and mixes like there’s no tomorrow. He really gets into the groove, moving to the beat and really feeling the music.

Headphones on his head and looking like a true professional. He has got to be the world’s youngest DJ.

Wearing his nappies, this kid really knows how to scratch and mix his tunes with ease. Watch out Grand Master QBert, DJ Diapers is in town.

Check out Baby DJ Diapers in Action Here:

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Feb 25 2009

Myspace Reunited - Son Found Long Lost Birth Parents Online at Myspace.com

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Myspace Reunited - Son Found Long Lost Birth Parents Online at Myspace.com

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By an incredible twist of fate, a twenty year search has turned up trumps when an adopted son searching for birth mother, struck gold when he typed in her name on Myspace.

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After trying everything, Leon Bailey, 26, had the brainwave that maybe he should try an online search on the famous social networking site.

Miraculously he had the answer he was looking for within minutes when his search revealed his mother’s profile first in the list.

After getting in contact with his birth mother, Debra Kneuman, 41, she then made a Myspace search for his father whom she had lost touch with after they seperated.

And sure enough, he was there too. Leon’s father, Tony Goulbourne even had pictures of his son as a baby on the profile page of his Myspace account.

Due to circumstances at the time when his parents separated, Leon’s mother felt she couldn’t cope in bringing up the young child on her own and he was adopted by an American couple.

After a few years his mother then immigrated to the States to start a new life for herself.

Mr Goldbourne said, on finding out about his son’s whereabouts: “It was like it was the missing jigsaw to my whole life”.

Now almost six months later, Leon is all set to reunite with his father as he flies into the UK this morning from him home in the US.

Myspace has a member base of over 100 million users; what an extraordinary stroke of luck to find your missing family there. That’s networking for you.

“Even though he’s a man and not a little boy, I just want to hold him until there’s no tomorrow.” said his mother after her son found her.

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Feb 23 2009

The 2009 Oscars Academy Award Winners Ceremony – Slumdog Millionaire a British Film an Indian Victory

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The 2009 Oscars Academy Award Winners Ceremony – Slumdog Millionaire a British Film an Indian Victory

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As suspected the Brits slammed across the board snatching most of the covetable main prizes in the 81st Annual Academy Oscars awards.

Serious buzz had been generating on the streets of Hollywood ever since the Baftas for the previously, underdog film, the low budget, ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.

The forerunner awards had given a good indication that Slumdog Millionaire was a film that was just a bit ‘Special’. It has already grossed £90 million in Box Office takings.

Slumdog Millionaire was up for 10 Awards, including: Best Film, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay and Original Score; It took 8 of them.

Directed by Danny Boyle, (28 Day’s Later), Slumdog Millionaire is a low budget film with a meaningful premise. Set on the streets of Mumbai the film portrays the struggle and the darker side of Indian life.

This is no Bollywood movie with a feel good theme of singing and dancing. Slumdog is gritty and telling, set in a city that is overrun with poverty and crime.

With beggars who are maimed, or self maim, to make the most of themselves as a money making commodity. The less limbs, the more sympathy incurred; the more money to be made from begging. With huge, highly organised rings of beggars, this is big business in India.

The child extras who appeared in the film were hand picked from the tin roof shacks on the narrow streets of Mumbai’s crowded slums. Child labour is sadly rife and healthcare, virtually non-existent.

The films title was misinterpreted by a faction of the slum dwellers. They thought the film was making light of their ordeal and way of life. They felt the term ’SlumDog’ to be insulting to a community that works their fingers to the bone just to survive.

About 65 million Indians live in poverty and Slumdog Millionaire makes a good job of portraying the squalor and overcrowding, set in contrast against the beauty of an Indian backdrop.

I actually got to see the film eventually, last week and I was immediately struck with its dark beauty. The musical score blew me away. It was stunning and highly charged and captured the pace and feel of India’s impoverished belt, bringing it straight to our doors.

The film won 8 Awards including: Best Picture: Director - Original Score – Cinematography – Film Editing – Original Song – Sound Mixing – Adapted Screenplay –

There were celebrations on the streets of Mumbai where the people are now claiming Slumdog Millionaire as an Indian victory of film making.

Marketed as ‘The feel good film of the decade’, Slumdog Millionaire is the story of a poor young man who wins India’s version of ‘Who wants to be a Millionaire’.

The ‘Rags to Riches’ story has been criticised by some, for not reflecting the true plight of the poor inhabitants of urban India.

It is regarded by the Director as his ‘Best Work’, and in parts it echoes another of his commanding films, ‘Trainspotting’.

Other awards were for, Best Actress which Kate Winslet won for her standout performance in ‘The Reader’ in which she portrays a former Nazi concentration camp guard.

The Best Actor award was picked up by Sean Penn for his role in the film ‘Milk’, beating Mickey Rourke’s brilliant performance in ‘The Wrestler’, and Bradd Pitt in ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’.

Pelepope Cruz won the award for Best Supporting Actress, for her part in the Woody Allen film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

Heath Ledger, deceased, won a posthumous Oscar for ‘Best Supporting Actor’ for his fantastic, character portrayal of ‘The Joker’ in The Batman Movie – The Dark Knight.

Heath Ledger had been nominated before for an Oscar in 2005 for his portrayal of a homosexual cowboy in “Brokeback Mountain” but sadly did not win on that occasion.

This years winning award was designated to Ledgers 3 year old daughter, Matilda and the Oscar will be put in trust until she reaches her 18th birthday.

Heath Ledger died at the age of 28 from an accidental prescription drug overdose, five months before the release of The Dark Knight; stunning, and robbing the acting world of a truly great potential. -

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Feb 23 2009

Jade Goody Fairytale Wedding Day

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- Jade Goody Fairytale Wedding Day –

200 guests descended upon the Impressive Country Hall Hotel in Hertfordshire for the wedding of the year. It was a mixture of family and celebrity as they mingled inside the big white tents.

Jade Goody, 27 was to be married to Jack Tweed, 21. Jades 2 small sons were by her side dressed in their Armani suits ordered specially from the illustrious Harrods department stores.

Jade’s designer wedding dress was in Ivory with a long train attached which the 2 boys held up as she walked. This was a gift from Mohamed Al fayed, the owner of Harrods. There was no veil, as Jade wanted her head bare for the world to see.

This is done as a statement by Jade, with pride, showing that she is not be ashamed of the ravages of cancer and chemotherapy and she is calling for other cancer sufferers to embrace their appearance and not to hide it.

Jade’s highlighting of cancer and bringing it out into the open has had a remarkable effect on the public with already 20% more people coming in for scans than ever before. The doctors have named this increase and new awareness of cancer, ‘The Jade Effect’.

During the 45 minute marriage ceremony, Jade tired and had to take a seat. Her husband sat on the floor beside her with her sons sitting on their knees. The excitement of the previous days had taken their toll upon her.

Jade has terminal cancer and has done brilliantly to handle the stresses of arranging a wedding. It was all done with a laptop from her bed at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

According to reports, Jade looked beautiful and radiant in her stunning wedding gown and in the words of the Bishop, “Jack looked very handsome”. The setting was idyllic and in true fairytale style.

As Jade entered the ceremony she received a standing ovation from the attending guests. Max Clifford, her publicist said “There were a lot of tears, lots of smiles and lots of laughter”. He added, “They are very much in love”.

After the ceremony fireworks were let off in the grounds and a banquet was supplied by a famous nightclub owner. A surprise, seven foot wedding cake was specially made for Jade from the owner of the Sketch restaurant.

Jade likes to dine at the restaurant and the cake was made with the same ingredients that Jade had liked in a cake she had eaten there previously.

The event was shrouded in secrecy as it was exclusive rights to OK magazine at a price of £700,000. The television rights went to Living TV as part of the series jade has been doing with them.

The wedding pictures can be seen in this week’s OK magazine which comes out on Tuesday, or Wednesday in certain regions.

White doves were released into the sky following the wedding. It was a poignant moment; emotional and very moving. Jade has been told by doctors that she has just weeks to live now.

The couple will be staying the night together at the hotel; possibly their last night together. Jack Tweed is tagged and on a 7’0’clock curfew. He was awarded special privileges by Jack Straw, The justice secretary, so he could spend his wedding night with his bride.

Medical teams, doctors and an ambulance were standing by in case Jade was taken ill during the day. But her dream of a fairy tale wedding was realised and she was able to walk down the aisle to become Mrs Jade Goody Tweed.

During the day, high up in the sky and trailing from an aeroplane, was a banner exclaiming “Jade Loves Jack”. To further reinforce to the world her feelings for her husband on this, their very special day. -

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Feb 22 2009

Breaking News Ancient Cairo Rocked by Bomb Blasts– Bomb Defused in Al-Hussein Mosque Explosion Cairo Egypt - Explosion Rips Through Khan El-Khalili bazaar Cairo

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BREAKING NEWS Ancient Cairo Rocked by Bomb Blasts– Bomb Defused in Al-Hussein Mosque Explosion Cairo Egypt - Explosion Rips Through Khan El-Khalili bazaar Cairo

A loud explosion was heard when a bomb went off outside Al-Hussein Mosque in the Egyptian Capital of Cairo. 4 people have been killed and 18 people injured.

The bomb was detonated after being thrown from a moving motorcycle towards the crowded market area adjacent to the ancient Al-Hussein Mosque.

The Al-Hussein Mosque in Medieval Cairo was built in 1154 and lays a few metres away from the bustling Khan El-Khalili bazaar.

The stunning Mosque houses some very old and sacred artefacts and is thought to hold the earliest complete manuscript of the Quran.

The site of the Al-Hussein mosque is renowned as one of the holiest Islamic sites in Cairo. Police were quick to evacuate people from the Mosque after the explosion.

There are 4 fatalities and of the 18 injured, 6 have serious injuries. The victims of the blast are mainly foreign tourists, being French and German.

A second bomb has been defused by the police and the busy market area cordoned off. -

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Feb 21 2009

Terminal Cancer Victim Jade Goody on the Eve of Her Wedding

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Jade Before Her Illness

Terminal Cancer Victim Jade Goody on the Eve of Her Wedding

Jade Goody, 27, is feeling unwell tonight. Her publicist, Max Clifford, has said she has had a very strenuous couple of days in the lead up to her wedding which is tomorrow at 12.00.

She was seen choosing wedding rings for herself and her fiancée accompanied by her close friends. She was in good spirits though she tired quite easily with all the excitement.

As she left the shop a growing crowd waiting outside gave Jade a round of applause for her positive attitude in the face of her illness.

Jade has spent the day with her 4 bridesmaids. She took a trip to her dentist to get her teeth freshly whitened so that she can look her best for her big day tomorrow.

Flowers have been arriving at her Essex home all day from fans and celebrities who applaud her bravery and her cheerful outlook in her battle for her health.

She will be marrying Jack Tweed, 21, at Down Hall House Hotel, Hertfordshire She was flown out in style today by helicopter for the 5 mile trip. She was laughing and joking and seemed to have gathered a new found energy.

This is no ordinary wedding. Jade of Big Brother fame, is dying, having been told she only has weeks to live. She has terminal cancer which has spread throughout her body and now cannot be halted.

Jade will leave behind, 2 young sons and she has been working as much as she can to earn money for their futures.

Let’s hope she has the strength to walk down the aisle tomorrow to recite her wedding vows. There will be doctors, a medical team and an ambulance standing by, should she not be well enough to carry on.

Her fiancée jack Tweed is serving a sentence for assaulting a man with a golfclub. Jack Straw has granted him leave so that he can spend the night with his bride. He is tagged and would normally have to observe his 7′0′clock curfew.

Tomorrow should be a great day for the couple with OK having exclusive rights to the wedding and paying a fee of £700,000 with Living TV filming the event.

There are roughly 300 guests attending the wedding at the grand setting of the Hertfordshire Hall Hotel. The event shrouded in privacy by great white tents within the grounds.

The wedding dress has been supplied by Harrods Department Store owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, which he has given as a gift to Jade. Also Armani suits for her two sons.

Jade is hoping that Girls aloud will be able to perform on her big day. Though this hasn’t been confirmed as yet.

Jade’s faith healer is with her and she has said to Jade: “Let’s not think about death” - “Let’s just go forward. See yourself in the future and just concentrate on having a wonderful day”. -

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