Monthly Archives: November 2010

Time to end the embarrassment of Rashean Mathis

By Calvin Palmer In these days of ever higher standards in professional sport and increasing competition for places, it is rare that someone totally inept is allowed on the field of play to not only embarrass themselves but also supporters … Continue reading

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Texas Republicans to put right-wing agenda above state’s $25bn deficit

By Calvin Palmer Civil liberties could take a downturn in Texas. Flushed with the success in last week’s elections, the Republicans plan to introduce a series of bills aimed at illegal immigrants. The provisions include: Allow law enforcement to question … Continue reading

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Skyline and the Cowboys

By Calvin Palmer TV ads for the movie Skyline were shown yesterday during the coverage of NFL games. A more appropriate voice-over at the end of the ad would be: “Utter Bollocks. Coming to a cinema near you on Friday. … Continue reading

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Cold front brings a touch of ‘winter’ to Florida

By Calvin Palmer Winter blew into northeast Florida today. A cold front passed over yesterday bringing rain and is now subjecting to us to cold air from those damned Yankee states. As with the carpetbaggers of old, Southerners are being … Continue reading

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Sign points to Sink sinking

By Calvin Palmer The gubernatorial race in Florida pitches Republican Rick Scott against Democrat Alex Sink. I know there is not much we can do with the name we are born with but it struck me that Sink is an … Continue reading

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