Adios, David: Englishman exits Bernabeu with head held high
The News Review:
- Adios, David: Englishman exits Bernabeu with head held high
- Study claims blackcurrant is No 1 ‘superfruit’
- Theatres to be filled with chorus line of talent
- My Sport: The Duke of Devonshire
- Vaidisova, Safarova Winners in Eastbourne
Adios, David: Englishman exits Bernabeu with head held high
Belfast Telegraph – Jun 19, 2007
He’s more about marketing than football. " As Beckham waltzed into the Madrid dressing room four years ago, the title-winning manager Del Bosque and legendary captain Fernando Hierro were being carted out – culled in a power-consolidating operation by Real’s then president, Florentino Perez. The home-grown midfielder Guti was dropped to accommodate Beckham in the team, Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane had to stand aside as the president’s favourite took all the free-kicks and corners, and the whole squad were dragged around Asia to trade on Beckham’s lucrative image. He might has well have had "kick me" written on the back of his training bib. Yet six months ago when Beckham was exiled both Guti and the club captain Raul offered their public support to their team-mate. "It’s not good to have anyone training apart. It will be best for everyone if Beckham returns," they said.
Study claims blackcurrant is No 1 ‘superfruit’
Telegraph.co.uk – Jun 19, 2007
The berry is far more nutritious than more exotic fruits such as goji berries and blueberries, favoured by celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna, and has the benefit of being home-grown, scientists claim. Research by Dr Derek Stewart, of the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI), has found the blackcurrant contains greater levels of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants than 20 other fruits tested. Crucially the amount of antioxidants means that eating blackcurrants can help prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, eye strain, MRSA and diabetes, among other ailments. The study looked at 20 fruits and measured the levels of antioxidants and the nutritional value. In the majority of cases the blackcurrant outperformed its rivals.
Theatres to be filled with chorus line of talent
The Age – Jun 19, 2007
Rodger Cummins Daniel ZifferJune 19, 2007 MUSICAL theatre is roaring across Melbourne, with a home-grownshow revealing a glitter-covered run and the start of rehearsalsbefore the return of a global smash. Priscilla Queen of the Desert — The Musicalyesterday disclosed it will premiere at the Regent Theatre onOctober 6, showing off a chorus line of fabulous drag queenskicking to disco hits. Across the Yarra, the cast of The Phantom of the Operamet for the first time, as they start the journey of reviving theAndrew Lloyd Webber franchise that filled the Princess Theatre for2½ years until 1993, grossing $300 million. Priscilla follows two drag queens and a transexual asthey journey into the outback, but producer Garry McQuinn said theshow’s central prop — a 10-metre-long, 6½-tonne bus— was not the main reason the production would be in thecavernous Collins Street theatre. “Everybody thinks the bus is the problem,” he said, “but there’sa unique issue with costume storage.
My Sport: The Duke of Devonshire
Telegraph.co.uk – Jun 19, 2007
Most memorable sporting moment: At Ascot when Celeric won the Gold Cup in 1997. It was owned by Christopher Spence, who was chairman of Epsom, and trained by the late David Morley who started me racing. A home-grown horse winning was magical. It was a great moment, too, when my father won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes with Park Top in 1969. What is so special about Ascot? The Royal procession, the finish and start of the Gold Cup, everyone bellowing in the grandstand and 250,000 people coming to the festival. It’s so very English, a mix of pageantry and excellent racing. As racecourse chairman and ‘Her Majesty’s Representative’ at Ascot, do you speak regularly with the Queen? Yes, Her Majesty needs to know what is happening to the racecourse throughout the year – so I keep the Queen informed of the salient features.
Vaidisova, Safarova Winners in Eastbourne
Tennis-X.com – Jun 19, 2007
However, South displayed tremendous character to take the second set, before securing a famous victory on a tie-break in the decider. The 16 63 76(3) win was the young Briton’s maiden victory in Eastbourne and it will give her a timely lift with Wimbledon less than a week away. It was also a good day for Great Britain in the qualifying event, with two of the four qualifying spots being secured by home grown players.