| The rise of British Girl Power
Despite Britain arguably producing some of the world's best bands, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Oasis, outstanding female artists have never really been the nation's forte. Until now. There's a new wave of female talent coming through and these girls are really something to shout about. Leading the way is Amy Winehouse. Although the 24-year-old released her critically-acclaimed debut album 'Frank' in 2003, it was 2006's 'Back to Black' which shot her to global superstardom. For the LP, she teamed up with producer of the moment, Mark Ronson, and her singles, including 'Rehab', 'You Know I'm No Good' and 'Tears Dry On Their Own', were heard on airwaves worldwide. Amy had finally arrived but admitted it was working with Ronson that finally enabled her to fulfil her potential.
Spice Girl status: All you need to know - from Baby to Posh
Children: One, a boy named Beau Lee Bunton, born Aug. 10 this year.
Known for: Her babydoll dresses and pigtails, which gave the act the true Lolita-esque hook that a grownup group - whose name has the word "Girls" in it -requires.
Solo-career assessment: Fair.
The position she would play on a North American football team (because we live on a continent where football is football, and not soccer): Wide receiver. Can make big plays when number is called.
What accent besides British would best suit her: Valley Girl.
Biggest 'scandal': She slept with Justin Timberlake in 2003.
Random Spice Girls fact: The band has sold more than 55 million albums, with 10 No. 1 singles.
Random Emma Bunton fact: Bunton joined Touch (the group's original name) in 1994 after the original fifth member, Michelle Stephenson, left the group.
Atomic Kitten comeback single fails to chart
Atomic Kitten's comeback single has failed to make the UK singles chart.Released as a download last Monday, the girl group's cover of 'Anyone Who Had A Heart' - a number one for Cilla Black in 1964 - does not appear in this week's top 75.Jenny Frost, Natasha Hamilton and Liz McLarnon recorded the song for the Liverpool Number One project, a celebration of the city's musical heritage coinciding with its year as the European Capital of Culture.It marked the group's first single since February 2005, when 'Cradle' became the 13th top ten hit of their career.To promote the single, the pop trio took to the stage at London's G-A-Y club night on Saturday for a reunion performance.> Click here for our review of 'Anyone Who Had A Heart' .
Harkleroad gets back on radar screen
Five years ago, Ashley Harkleroad captured Charleston as few tennis players have. Little known, and just 17 years old at the time, Harkleroad was the belle of the Family Circle Cup until the Saturday semifinals. She was perky, pretty and a delight to watch. But for most of the time since then, the girl affectionately known as Pebbles from her days of living in little Flintstone, Ga., has been in a different zone. Then a couple of weeks ago, newspapers around the world flashed photos of Harkleroad. The 5-5 blonde practically carried the U.S. Fed Cup team on her back against Germany, while Lindsay Davenport's highly acclaimed comeback faltered. Davenport fell to 129th-ranked Sabine Lisicki the first day, but Harkleroad won both of her singles matches in the competition in straight sets to spearhead the win over Germany.
Half of Scots see Muslims as 'cultural threat' in wake of terrorist ...
THE number of Scots who hold discriminatory attitudes towards Muslims has increased over the last three years." The paper is so biased towards the muslim take over that any one that worries is racist or discriminating. If someone at the paper would read the koran they would understand the realistic fear that worries any normal person. A fanatic that follows a man that had a six year old for a wife and calls this man a prophet, is a fanatic worth worrying about. .
Sulky Québec To Open Tonight
After much waiting and high anticipation, Attractions Hippiques' newly refurbished Sulky Quebec is ready to be officially unveiled in Quebec City. The facilities have been fully transformed to offer horseracing fans cutting-edge technology, unequalled comfort and the opportunity to see these remarkable horses up close. Sulky de Qubec, in which Attractions Hippiques has invested more than $23 million, features major innovations on all levels, as well as many improvements to customer service, primarily on race nights. The designers also wanted to bring spectators closer to the horses by creating an easily accessible mezzanine where they can watch activities in the paddock, and the grooming and care of the horses. On the ground floor, visitors can now take advantage of an information zone, an ultramodern sports bar, open seven days a week, a dining room with view on the track, another dining room equipped with the latest technology to present races from around the world, La Verrire bar, as well as lounge areas and snack bars on each level.
Habits for Wealth: Dump Your Debt Habit
Your credit card gets more exercise than your dog.Your credit card company singles you out for a special thank-you in its quarterly earnings report.You have enough credit cards to deal a few hands of poker.You can change your credit card daily to coordinate with your outfit.Pass that test? Excellent. Now, for the next one. Even if you're not a credit card addict, do you waste money on consumer debt that could be saved or spent more wisely? .
Choosing a Mayor: City attorney talks through potential scenarios
I'm really tired of all the rancor," she said.Doenges maintained it is embarrassing to hear outsiders' views of Bartlesville.Local resident and downtown business owner Robert Bruce dismissed perceptions of Bartlesville by cities such as Tulsa or Houston."We can't let people intimidate us. At the end of the day we got to judge ourselves," he said. "It's not whether we are united or dis-united, it is democracy in action. We can all agree to disagree." Print this story | Email this story .
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