"His bravery and selfless commitment will not be forgotten. He will be greatly missed and we will remember him."

From the BBC:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8714185.stm

"UK marine killed in Afghan blast

A Royal Marine has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed.

The marine from 40 Commando was killed in an explosion while on foot patrol near Sangin in Helmand Province during the evening of 30 May.

His death brings the number of UK soldiers killed in Afghanistan to 289. His next of kin have been informed.

Task Force Helmand spokesman Lt Col James Carr-Smith praised the marine's "bravery and selfless commitment".

Lt Col Smith said: "He was conducting a foot patrol in order to further develop the understanding of the local area when he was struck by an explosion.

"His bravery and selfless commitment will not be forgotten. He will be greatly missed and we will remember him."

The marine's death follows that of Cpl Stephen Curley, 26, from 40 Commando Royal Marines, who died in an explosion while on foot patrol in Helmand on Wednesday.

He died on the same day as Gunner Zak Cusack, 20, from 4th Regiment Royal Artillery who was killed in a firefight with the Taliban in Helmand Province.

Eight British service personnel have been killed in Afghanistan this month, of which four were Royal Marines."

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What is the bloody point of this bloody 'mission'?

I have campaigned - unsuccessfully so far - to bring our boys home from Afghanistan. I ask again, 'What is the bloody point of this bloody 'mission'?'

I ask again today because yet another British death is reported today, the total of British deaths now being 288.

Go to the link below for the report from the BBC -

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/8707836.stm

If I felt that something useful was being achieved, I would give up on my campaign, but most folk realise that where the British Empire failed and the Soviet Empire failed, the NATO 'empire' has also failed. This is our Vietnam. Our 'emperors' have no clothes.

Post Script (28/5/2010): The dead British soldier has been named as Gunner Zak Cusack. He is pictured above.

Bret Michaels Wins Celebrity Apprentice!

Bret Michaels has done it, he has won “Celebrity Apprentice”!

After suffering a brain hemorrhage and a “warning stroke”, he decided to still attend the finale of the show in support of his charity the American Diabetes Association. 

Mr. Trump asked, “Are you risking your life being here? This is a lot of pressure.” About Bret’s doctors, Mr. Trump shared “they didn’t want you to be here tonight. At all. Believe me, not at all.”

“Lately it seems like me just standing up is risking my life,” Bret said, garnering laughs from the audience. He flew to New York from Los Angeles for the finale.

Both finalists, Bret Michaels and Holly Robinson Peete won $250,000 for their charities as Snapple decided to match Mr. Trump’s prize money of $250,000. 

On Bret Michael’s health, a spokeswoman on her website says: “No doubt these recent medical complications have been tough but he wants to continue to live his life, enjoy every day and get back on the road,” “He is taking all the medications and steps to insure that he can do that.As his friends and staff we are all making sure that he is not taking any undo risks and we are certainly taking every precaution possible to insure his health and well being.”

At the end of the show Donald Trump looked at Bret and looked like he was going to fire him, but instead said — “you’re hired,”. I have to say that was a great relief to hear, he was truly the underdog from the beginning of the show, and I am glad to see that he won. He’s extremely creative, a great project leader, and really knows how to treat people with kindness and fairness.

Soon we will see Bret on TV again, first in a series of interviews to celebrate his “Celebrity Apprentice” victory.Next week Sunday he will preview his new reality show “Bret Michaels: Life As I know It,” which is due to launch in fall. However, production has been put on hold due to Bret’s health issues. Bret is also due to release a new album next month.

Read more about the charities Bret Michaels and Holly Robinson Peete support below:

Bret Michaels supports the American Diabetes Association

Holly Robinson Peete supports autism with her own charity, HollyRod Foundation

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Prince is Cool, Classy, Inspirational

Drfunkenberry reported yesterday that music legend, Prince, made a surprise visit to First Avenue in Minneapolis. Don’t forget that this is where “Purple Rain” was shot nearly 26 years ago, so whenever Prince comes by I don’t have to tell you what an incredible experience that must be. A local band called GAYNGS was performing that night and at the same time Prince was seen backstage ready to perform. It wasn’t planned and he even brought his own guitar, but he changed his mind clearly just before going onstage and said “They Don’t Nee Me”. Unbelievable isn’t it? A legend like Prince giving so much respect to a local band, that he decided not to steal the spotlight. 

I do have to say that yes they do need him, but it is great to see how much respect he shows to other bands. The crowd that was at First Avenue last Friday must have really been bummed out after hearing that Prince was just about to appear on stage! Well you never know, he might just pop by again sometime soon.

Stay tuned for the June/July Ebony magazine issue, Prince will be featured in it. There still isn’t word on what will be included in the magazine, in the meantime keep your eye on Ebony’s site.

I told the truth to the electors of South East Cambridgeshire, but they didn't believe me -

The Daily Mail contains a real 'shocker' today, but it hasn't shocked me. I told the truth to the electors of South East Cambridgeshire, but they didn't believe me.

The Daily Mail headline is -

"Tories plan to scrap foxhunting ban ... with Lib Dems facing split over free vote"

- and the 'shocking' article is to be found at -

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1279562/Tories-plan-scrap-foxhunting-ban--Lib-Dems-facing-split-free-vote.html

The Daily Mail permits on-line comments and I have commented as follows:

"I stood as an Independent and opposed Mr Paice at the election in South East Cambridgeshire partly because of his known pro-hunting opinions and plans. Now he is 'Minister for Hunting and Shooting.' I do not believe that most of his Tory supporters or most of those who voted for him believed that it would come to this. I am appalled. As one of my best and most loyal supporters has just said, 'It's a a pity that Labour didn't get back in.' I tend to agree."

Here is the 'Minister for Hunting and Shooting.'







Shame on him.

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Bret Michaels Returns with Oprah Winfrey Show Appearance + Biloxi Gig

 It has been announced through Bret Michaels’ official site that he will appear on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” for his first TV appearance since he was hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage this Wednesday.

Bret also aims to join the rest of the “Celebrity Apprentice” case for the live two hour season finale in New York on May 23rd. "We really hope that Bret is well and able to join us at the finale as Apprentice, executive producer and host Donald Trump said. "I have much respect as he is a fighter and strong competitor."

Bret sure is a fighter, he’s also planning on already returning to the stage on May 28th in Biloxi, Miss. He plans to continue touring from the summer until the end of fall in support of his soon to be released new album “Custom Built” (release date June 8th). 

The concert dates which were postponed during Bret’s hospitalization will be rescheduled.