Monthly Archives: July 2011
Forlán’s double strike steers Uruguay to Copa América crown
By Calvin Palmer The final of the Copa América was always a foregone conclusion. The class and quality of Uruguay were always going to win out against the hard-running of Paraguay. Goals from Luis Suárez and Diego Forlán, his second … Continue reading
Filed under News, Sports, Stoke City F.C.
Media substitutes conjecture for fact in coverage of Norway attacks
By Calvin Palmer When news of the horrific events in Norway unfolded yesterday, the quality newspapers in Britain were quick to ascribe the bombing in Oslo and shootings on Utøya island to the work of Muslim terrorists. The newspapers went … Continue reading
Filed under Europe, Media, News, Newspapers
Valeska’s T Mobile charms make up for a dire night in the Copa América
By Calvin Palmer The more I see of Paraguay the more they remind me of Stoke City on a bad day, lots of honest endeavour that produces little in the way of goals or entertainment. Last night’s semi-final against Venezuela … Continue reading
Filed under Media, News, Sports, Stoke City F.C.
Paraguay’s Pulisball triumphs over mighty Brazil
By Calvin Palmer I took a Google search last night to track down live coverage of the Copa America. Thanks to bleacherreport.com I now have the full schedule and plan to watch the remaining games — the semi-finals on Tuesday … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized
Perry gives the middle finger to international law
By Calvin Palmer Humberto Leal Garcia Jr had is life brought to an end last night by officials of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. His execution had been authorized by Gov Rick Perry despite pleas from President Obama and … Continue reading
Filed under Crime, Justice, News, Uncategorized
Bands object to Bachmann’s use of their songs at rallies
By Calvin Palmer The band Katrina & the Waves has contacted lawyers to stop Republican presidential nominee Michele Bachmann from using its song Walking On Sunshine at the Minnesota Congresswoman’s rallies. Tom Petty has also registered a protest over the … Continue reading
Filed under Media, News, Newspapers, politics, United Kingdom
