July, 2010 | My Gripe An Thing

Asbestos left Susan facing wedding anniversary alone

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TODAY would have been David and Susan Purnell’s 35th wedding anniversary. Tragically, Mrs Purnell will be remembering the day alone after her husband died, aged 59 – a victim of working with asbestos. When Mr […] […]

Sexless After 40? Don’t Be!

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Couples whose sexual relationship has vanished into thin air like so much birthday-candle smoke tend to blame the ravages of time: boredom, menopause, just getting older. But those aren’t the real problems. A 2008 study […] […]

‘Spy that got away’ a textbook operative, says FBI

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The alleged paymaster of a Russian spy ring in the United States spoke no more than necessary. He stayed in modest hotels and dressed for the Mediterranean heat: shorts and untucked shirts. He wore spectacles […] […]

World Cup losers face swift retribution

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Toronto’s Uruguayan fans might have been delirious with the idea that, no matter what, their team can finish no worse than fourth. But for the supposed superstar teams and coaches, the vengeance of thwarted nations […] […]

Top spy regrets candour – but won’t resign

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OTTAWA-In a surprise move, Canada’s chief spy stood by his comments that some Canadian politicians are being unduly influenced by foreign power. But while telling a parliamentary committee he regrets making the candid remarks, Richard […] […]

Clegg bid to change votes and seats

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Sweeping reforms to parliamentary constituencies will be introduced alongside moves to change the voting system, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced. The Government’s proposed boundary review, equalising the size of all but two constituencies, […] […]