Archive for September, 2008

Now or Later - a superb play by Christopher Shinn.

rehna September 28th, 2008

It’s election night in the US. State after state is being called for the Democrat candidate who looks set to take the Presidency.
But on the internet a controversy is gathering momentum. 3 blog sites have photographs of his 20 year old homosexual son at a university party dressed as the prophet Muhammed.
Now one site has obtained video footage ……. Continue Reading »

Paul Newman dead

rehna September 28th, 2008

Legendary film star Paul Newman, whose brilliant blue eyes, good looks, cool style and talent made him one of Hollywood’s top actors over six decades has died at age 83 after a long battle with cancer. Continue Reading »

Sarah Palin: The Chinks in Her Armor by Dr Carol Apt

rehna September 25th, 2008

At first, the selection of Sarah Palin as John McCain’s running mate seemed interesting, if not enlightened. She is a fresh face on the national political scene, she is a woman, and she comes from a state stereotyped for the hardiness and resilience of its people.
But as the campaign continues and with the election just over a month away, the chinks in her armor are beginning to show. The American values that made her seem so fresh when her selection was announced are, under closer scrutiny, beginning to portray her in a different light. Continue Reading »

George Michael arrested - again!

rehna September 21st, 2008

George Michael was arrested in public toilets suspected of possessing drugs. Continue Reading »

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - film review

rehna September 14th, 2008

Ever been to a cinema where everyone around you is sobbing by the film’s end? And everyone just sits through the entire credits out of respect for what they’ve just seen?

You’ll probably experience both if you go to see The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas’. Continue Reading »

Three cups of Tea - a book you must read

rehna September 13th, 2008

Can a book change the world?
I’ve recently read on that just might.
I know I’m late to the party because ‘Three cups of tea’ has been a New York Times bestseller for many months but too much publicity for this book Is not enough. Continue Reading »

Madonna - Queen of Wembley, all hail!

rehna September 12th, 2008

They say she’s too old. She’s too this, too that. That she can’t sing live. That she shouldn’t flaunt her body anymore. She shouldn’t do this, shouldn’t do that. They claim fans walked out of her show in disgust.
Rubbish! Continue Reading »

Sarah Palin: Trump Card by Dr Carol Apt Ph.d

rehna September 8th, 2008

John McCain, the Republican presidential candidate, surprised everyone recently by naming Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. Much as I’m loathe to admit it, it was a brilliant move. Continue Reading »