News - Powered by Yahoo NewsBritain's in Recession Again: But Delong and Krugman Really Shouldn't Chortle S
The UK is officially now in a double dip recession: we?ve got two quarters of falling GDP and that?s the semi-official explanation at least. No, obviously not a good economic performance. However, this from Paul Krugman is a little over the top: Now Britain is officially in double-dip recession, and has achieved the remarkable feat ...
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:25:05 -0700 -
The rise of sexy book
Erika Leonard laughs a lot, a deep wheezy chortle. And why wouldn't she? Leonard, a 49-year-old overnight publishing sensation, is laughing all the way to the bank. In the past few months the former TV executive has had her first novel, Fifty Shades of Grey, dominate the New York Times bestseller list, watched it be fought over by the big six publishing houses, and sold the film rights for a ...
Sun, 13 May 2012 16:44:10 -0700 -
The truth laid bar
Posted in Fashion / Fashion blog / Fashion photo shoots / Fashion pictures Trash magazines get turned on by the thought of it: issues of their titles emblazoned with headlines such as ?stars without their makeup.? Oh, how they chortle. One week their covers are dedicated to celebrities who diet too much, and the next week they mock anyone who they haven?t been able to previously lampoon by ...
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:50:26 -0700 -
* And dildos
I suspect that an article about breakthroughs in treating erectile disfunction would not be scattered with references to ?wangs?, ?pee-pees? and ?trouser-snakes?, no doubt because they wouldn?t want to trivialise the discussion.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:38:40 -0700 -
Comedy Festival Review - The 5 Star Comedy Previe
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival kicks off this weekend - check out the review of the preview show here.
Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:07:32 -0700 -
The 5 Star Comedy Preview: Comedy Festival Revie
The New Zealand International Comedy Festival kicks off this weekend - check out the review of the preview show here.
Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:07:25 -0700 -
Thick of It writer raps censor
A writer for British comedy The Thick of It criticises BBC America's decision to censor the award-winning political satire.
Wed, 02 May 2012 03:43:05 -0700 -
Jesse Armstrong slams BBC America over expletives censo
Writer Jesse Armstrong has blasted bosses at BBC America for censoring curse words in his hit political satire The Thick Of It.
Wed, 02 May 2012 09:22:00 -0700 -
How to keep workplace humor from falling fla
A general rule of thumb would be if something would get a laugh at a fraternity or sorority party, it?s likely not appropriate in the workplace.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:47:23 -0700 -
Authorities release identity of fatal crash victim in Hoove
She was alert and initially didn't want to go to the hospital, said Deputy Coroner Bill Yates, but her heart stopped once in the ambulance.
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