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Abseiling Hugh Jackman Hits London
Hugh Jackman continued his X-Men Origins: Wolverine promotional tour across the world with a stop in London yesterday. Donning shades and a leather jacket he happily signed autographs at the Radio One studios before taking on an abseil in Wapping. Having already pledged $100,000 to charity via Twitter, Hugh once again showed just how generous he is by abseiling down The Sun's building to raise money for the Help 4 Heroes charity.
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- How women in the army lose baby fat — Health
- Is the at-home doppler fetal heart monitor safe? — CafeMom
- Jeffrey Tambor and wife expecting twins and bulk diaper discounts — The Laughing Stork
- Ergonomic recyclable school desk — Inhabitots
- Exploring changing families in The Daddy Shift — The Poop
Get Inspired: Man Finishes 13-Day Marathon on Crutches
Phil Packer was doing his duty as a British soldier in Iraq when a rocket attack changed his life as he knew it. The event resulted in a spinal injury that doctors said would prevent him from ever walking again. Just one year later, motivated by raising money for the Help for Heroes a British charity that supports wounded military personnel, the strong soldier walked two-miles a day on crutches to finish the London Marathon in 13 days.
Military Families Go Camping to See What Army Life is Like
The British Army has sponsored a "take your spouse to work day," in hopes of keeping morale up among Army families. Nineteen women and 34 children joined up for a camping trip filled with activities mirroring the life of members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The exercise was intended to teach Army WHAGS (Wives Husbands and Girlfriends) what their loved ones go through in the field.
Who Needs a Terracotta Army When There's a "Pannacotta" One?
Twenty of China's famous Terracotta soldiers are currently on display at the British Museum in London. The exhibit, which runs until April 6, 2008, is the largest of its kind outside of China.
So what do terracotta soldiers have to do with food?
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PopUK Gift Guide: Oldies But Goodies For Grandpa
All our Sugar sites are bringing you gift ideas for grandfathers today, so I've selected some classic films, DVDs and songs that have stood the test of time: they're oldies but goodies!
First off are musicals for the grandpa who loves the glamour of the old days, from Singin' in the Rain and a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers collection, to a box set of classic movies.
If your granddad is particularly nostalgic, you could treat him to black and white classics, from Charlie Chaplin to the humour of a Norman Wisdom or Laurel & Hardy collection.
Video Game Hopes to Give Ugandan Victims Traces of Hope
The British Red Cross has created a video game to raise awareness for child victims of the conflict in Uganda. Last week, the UN called for the release of 90 children abducted from school by LRA army. Crimes against children have been a constant during the 20 year battle; but the Red Cross believes that its Internet game "Traces of Hope" will help shine the spotlight on the vulnerable.
A Peek Into Afghan War Front: Operation Southern Beast
British Army soldiers conducted operation Southern Beast this week in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan. Led by the Parachute Regiment of the Third Battalion, the troops worked to create conditions for a permanent NATO presence, intended to bolster the Afghan National Government's fight against the Taliban. While operating in Kandahar, one of Afghanistan's largest opium producing regions, the Brits seized 70 kilograms of the drug.
Prince Harry's On The Front Line
The Ministry Of Defence have confirmed today that Prince Harry has been fighting the Taliban on the front line in Afghanistan for the past ten weeks. There had been a news blackout deal on the story, but websites including the US website Drudge Report leaked it, which has disappointed the Army chiefs.
The head of the British Army, Sir Richard Dannatt said, "I am very disappointed that foreign websites have decided to run this story without consulting us."
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