Home Secretary 'Porn' Shock!

Following on from the investigation into the 'second home' expenses of Home Secretary Jacqui Smith comes the news that she has claimed for the use of two 'adult' films watched by her husband. Whilst I don't really think this is such a heinous crime, it is very embarrassing and just goes to show that Tony Blair's promise that New Labour would be "whiter than white" was just more empty rhetoric!

Here are Tuesday's teasers: -

1. Today is Freedom Day on which Mediterranean island, celebrating the final departure of British troops in 1979?

   
   
2. Actor Christopher Walken (right) was born today in 1943 and won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in which 1978 film?
   
   
3. Who was born today in 1926 and wrote the novel "The French Lieutenant's Woman"?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Diethyl Ether; 2. Ravi Shankar; 3. Rubeus Hagrid

New Labour Sleaze

Does anyone remember when Tony Blair was elected in 1997 saying that New Labour were going to be 'whiter than white'? Tony Blair isn't in charge any more, but his party is looking increasingly sleazy as various ministers try to defend their expenses. Hot on the heels of Home Secretary Jacqui Smith comes Employment Minister Tony McNulty saying that he hasn't broken any rules - that's as may be, but what about decency and honour? I don't think too many current politicians know the meaning of these words!

Tuesday's teasers for you are: -

1. Which fashion designer was born today in 1951 in Elmira, New York?

   
   
2. John Harrison (right) was born today in 1693 and invented what essential device for global navigation?
   
   
3. Quarterback Peyton Manning (below), born today in 1976, was MVP in Superbowl XLI playing for which team?

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Elisha G Otis; 2. Virgil 'Gus' Grissom; 3. Oxford (Iffley Road)

Five Presidents for Lunch

Can you imagine it, five US Presidents around the same lunch table! I for one would want to be a fly on the wall of that room. (I wonder if anyone asked Bill, "How's Hillary?")

That's another reason that the phrase 'Only in America' is so apt; could you really see Gordon Brown, Tony Blair, John Major and Margaret Thatcher sitting down at the same table together with David Cameron (once he'd been elected as the next Prime Minister)? I'd like to think it could happen, but don't think it will.

Today's questions: -

1. What does the R stand for in the name of singer R Kelly who was born today in 1967?


2. Who is this snooker player (right) that was born today in 1978 in Hong Kong?


3. Which famous painting was first exhibited in the USA today in 1962 at the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC?
   

Yesterday's Answers: 1. Golf; 2. Liberal Democratic Party; 3. Galileo Galilei