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AS AN ELIGABLE BATCHELOR ....  I AM LYING LOW TODAY     Ireland's folklore is full of wonderful, funny, strange, but sometimes out-dated traditions and in this year of 366 days, we are greeted with one of the most well-known.    Yes, it is a leap year, and although you may have thought it was a myth, according to the old Irish tradition, this is the perfect chance for a woman to take matters into her own hands and get down on one knee on February 29.    Looking back through ancient Irish history, it is said that the tradition began in 5th century Ireland when St. Brigid of Kildare bitterly complained to St. Patrick that women had to wait far too long for men to propose. The legend says that St. Patrick decreed the women could propose on this one day in February during the leap year. I'm sure the women were thrilled. The tradition was then taken to Scotland by Irish monks. Back in 1288, the Scots passed a law that allowed a woman

Another fine example of the famous arrogant Cameron stroll off A nano-second after he finishes spouting off his latest load of bollocks .. Off he goes again !! He's got fuck all for all his air miles we (the taxpayer) pay for ... Battling For Britain BBC News Link Posted at 13:30 Breaking Prime Minister David Cameron has arrived in Brussels for the EU summit. He said: We've got some important work to do today and tomorrow and it's going to be hard. I'll be battling for Britain. If we can get a good deal I'll take that deal. But I will not take a deal that doesn't meet what we need. I think it's much more important to get this right than to do anything in a rush. But with goodwill, with hard work, we can get a better deal for Britain." Watch: David Cameron arrives at summit with 'battling for Britain' pledge

WHO WILL BE THE NEW JAMES BOND ??? Daniel Craig has signed up for a US TV series, throwing his future as James Bond into doubt. He will star in Purity, which is set to run for several series of 20 episodes each. Speaking last year, the 47-year-old actor said he would “rather slash my wrists” than play 007 again after starring in hit movie Spectre, which made £600million at the box office. It may once again be time for yet another new James Bond.  Especially after Craig's recent comments regarding a possible successor.   When asked who he would like to be the next James Bond,  He replied: “Look, I don’t give a fuck. Good luck to them.” Daniel has played the Brit spy for a decade, starring in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. Among those tipped to take on the role are Damian Lewis, 45, Tom Hardy, 38, Henry Cavill, 32, and Michael Fassbender, 38. Idris Elba, 43, has also been touted as the first black Bond. Purity is

Jamie Fears PM’s War On Sugar May Dissolve  Oliver said that he would be forced to become “more ninja”  JAMIE OLIVER has reacted to fears that David Cameron will reject calls for a sugar tax to help combat child obesity . JAMIE OLIVER has reacted to fears that David Cameron will reject calls for a sugar tax to help combat child obesity. Writing in The Sunday Times today, the chef urges the prime minister not to present a “lukewarm, half-hearted” plan to tackle Britain’s child obesity epidemic when he unveils his long-awaited strategy, which is expected next month. “A sugary drinks tax would be great but if we don’t get it then yes, I’ll be disappointed unless Mr Cameron comes up with a better plan,” he says. Oliver, who spent a year researching the effect of sugar consumption for Jamie’s Sugar Rush, a Channel 4 documentary, urged the prime minister to “be brave enough” to unveil a “proper battle plan”.  Last month, Cameron said it would be bette

After The Flood: Talk Talk's Laughing Stock 25 Years On A triumph of art over commerce or ruthless, selfish exploitation? On the 20th anniversary of its release, Wyndham Wallace looks at the complex story behind Talk Talk’s final, legendary album. Laughing Stock is the fifth and final studio album by Talk Talk. Released in 1991, it was the only album the band released on the jazz-based Verve Records, after acrimoniously leaving EMI. Like its predecessor, Spirit of Eden, the album featured improvised instrumentation from a large ensemble of musicians, including as many as seven violists on occasion, and the lyrical themes are often religious. The recording sessions have attained near-mythical status among underground music fans; Tape Op magazine ran an extensive article detailing the demanding recording sessions, marked by Mark Hollis' perfectionist tendencies, and his use of candles and incense to set the mood. Engineer Phill Brown stated that the album, like