A seven-year-old race-related assault conviction could dash English songbird Cheryl Cole’s hopes of obtaining a work permit and joining Simon Cowell on the American adaptation of the TV talent show X Factor panel. Cole, who already works as a judge on the UK version of the singing show has been offered a job as a [...]
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Assault Conviction May Keep English Songbird Cheryl Cole Off “X Factor Americaâ€
December 3rd, 2010 |
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Leaked Miley Cyrus Nude iPhone Photos Really A English Lookalike?
December 2nd, 2010 |
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Miley’s iPhone can’t be tamed… NSFW! New Miley Cyrus nude pic leaked online early Thursday, but is it really her? Some Goss Gawkers say no. The teen singer’s mobile phone was stolen recently and apparently these are the private photos that were found on it. She may be 18 now, but Miley’s no smarter than [...]
The English language has been Americanised, complains Penelope Keith
November 15th, 2010 |
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The Good Life star Penelope Keith is furious about the poor use of the English language in modern Britain. The actress believes our lives are diminished by poor elocution and grammar, reports the Telegraph. Real conversation has been replaced by text messages and social networking websites and television pampers to our thirst for public humiliation, [...]
David Beckham Pub, Co-Owned By Gordon Ramsay [The Queen Vic]
August 5th, 2010 |
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Dining with a dash of Daddy You’d Like To Eff: David Beckham is reportedly set to open an English-themed pub in Los Angeles with friend and TV chef Gordon Ramsay, British tabloid The Daily Star dished in a scoop on Wednesday.The 35-year-old soccer superstar — who moved to America three years ago when he signed [...]
NoH8 “I Am Human†PSA: Featuring Amber Rose, Mayim Bialik, George Takei
June 16th, 2010 |
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Who knew Kanye’s balding beard was such a humanitarian? Hip-hop girlfriend Amber Rose joins eight other familiar celebrity faces from all over the world — speaking nine different languages — in a new public service announcement released by the NoH8 campaign for marriage equality. The stars come together to share one common message: “I Am [...]
World Cup: English goaltender’s blunder results in draw
June 13th, 2010 |
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A surprising mistake by English goalkeeper Robert Green resulted in a draw between the U.S. and England in their match on Saturday. Earlier, Argentina and South Korea both picked up wins.
English fiction in India? It’s the same old story
January 26th, 2010 |
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Amid the colour and celebration of the Jaipur Literary Festival, heralded as Asia’s largest, one question has furrowed many brows and sparked anxious debate: is fiction writing in English in India past its prime? Given the growing number of publishers and the constant flood of titles in
English fiction in India? It’s the same old story
January 26th, 2010 |
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Amid the colour and celebration of the Jaipur Literary Festival, heralded as Asia’s largest, one question has furrowed many brows and sparked anxious debate: is fiction writing in English in India past its prime? Given the growing number of publishers and the constant flood of titles in
‘Perfect boyfriend’ Russell Brand takes Katy Perry on festive day out
December 25th, 2009 |
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Russell Brand was seen enjoying the holiday season with girlfriend Katy Perry in London as he pampered her with a string of festive treats.
The British comedian was joined by his ladylove after she jetted from the States to be with her beau for the holidays.
The couple was spotted sledging and singing before digging into an [...]
Katy Perry says she “needs English lessonsâ€
December 24th, 2009 |
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Katy Perry has said she needs English lessons after staying with boyfriend Russell Brand in his London home.
The singer posted on Twitter that she is finding it hard to speak the way Brits do.
“Chips/crisps. Trash/ bin. Trunk/boot. Bathroom/loo. Zebra/Zahbra. Vitamins/Vitaminz. Lady bug/Lady bird. I need english lessons,†the Mirror quoted her as writing.
Meanwhile, she was [...]
Software for English Grammar Correction Posted By : Julie Thomas
October 16th, 2009 |
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English correction software utilizes artificial intelligence technology to automatically look for grammatical and punctuation errors and offer suggestions for their correction. All English Writers, whether expert or novice, can make grammatical mistakes and if not corrected, could have unwanted effects.
Trying times for El Corte Inglés: The English patient
September 24th, 2009 |
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Recession shakes the world’s second-biggest department-store chain
FEW people outside Spain have heard of El Corte Ingles, a family-owned retail giant. With over €17.4 billion ($25.5 billion) in annual sales, it is Europe’s largest department-store chain and the second-biggest in the world after America’s Sears. Yet the company operates almost exclusively in Spain, a market a fraction of the size. That has left it especially vulnerable to the dire condition of the Spanish economy, which is expected to shrink by around 4% this year.
For the first time in the chain’s 70-year history, sales fell in the year ending in February by 3.5%. The wider retail industry did worse, with sales dropping 7.2% in the same period, says El Corte Ingles. Yet adjusted for new store openings, the numbers are probably less flattering. …
Emmanuel in the spotlight
September 19th, 2009 |
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If the English Premier League has lacked one thing in the 18 years since its inception, it is a meaningful local derby – a match that pits two rival teams from the same city against each other in a bid to settle, not just old scores, but title races. Liverpool and Everton have a heated history,
Mickey Rourke looking for English wife
September 10th, 2009 |
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Actor Mickey Rourke has revealed that he is looking for an English wife, as he loves London.
“I’m looking for an English wife. I’m looking for a house over here. I need a boxing ring though and a full-sized gym. London’s like my second home,†Contactmusic quoted him as saying.
‘The Wrestler’ star has already been married [...]
English spending declines
September 4th, 2009 |
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Abu Dhabi United Group’s big-spending Manchester City instantly blew a gale through the summer transfer window this year with the signing of £12 million (Dh72m) Gareth Barry on June 2. But, as the window creaked to a close on Tuesday, it was left up to Sulaiman Al Fahim-owned Portsmouth to
Vietnam English daily closes, blames global crisis
August 22nd, 2009 |
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A Vietnamese newspaper that helped expose a major corruption scandal announced on Saturday it was shutting down its daily English-language print edition, citing difficulties caused by the global economic crisis. In a front-page note to readers, Thanh Nien Daily said it was being
German court rules on Nazi slogans in English
August 14th, 2009 |
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A German court ruled on Thursday that far-right organizations may use banned Nazi slogans if they are in a foreign language. The Federal Court of Justice in Karslruhe overruled a fine imposed by a lower court against a neo-Nazi for possession of T-shirts with the slogan “Blood & Honor” written in English.
Brad Pitt Doesn’t Believe In God, Sex With Angelina “A Trade Secret”
July 24th, 2009 |
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Recently Brad Pitt sat down with BILD and talked about his career, his motorbike obsession and getting as well as fielding questions on God and his life with Angelina Jolie and their six children. Pitt was promoting his upcoming Tarantino WWII…
Journalism Boot Camp: In Qatar and Egypt, Education Reform Means Learning In English
July 22nd, 2009 |
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English instruction in Qatar’s schools, according to government plans, is to tailor students for higher education and jobs in English-language workplaces and universities.