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I suppose if you want to try and engage that tricky demographic of 18-20 year old males, then having a director of hardcore porn films standing in an election is probably the way to go.

That's what the Liberal Democrats in Gravesham have done. Anna Arrowsmith managing director of adult film company, Easy on the Eye will be tasked with taking on current Gravesham MP, Adam Holloway for his parliamentary seat in this year's election.

You can always tell when a major football tournament is around the corner when there is a massive drama surrounding the availability to a key England player.

Just to clarify that I am not talking nonsense and that there is, in fact, a curse on us, here are some are the biggest storylines to appear in this soap opera that has haunted England in the last 10 years:

2002:

The Daily Mail list of 'things that give you cancer'

Many moons ago, during the period when I worked night shifts in my unintended 2-year break from education, I used to fill my mornings with a spot of dog walking.

So, between the hours of say, 11:00 and 13:00 each day, I would listen to my portable DAB radio and have it tuned into my favourite station, TalkSPORT. Consequently, this would mean listening to a certain Jon Gaunt, a bit of a big mouth that engaged in 'fierce debates' about the issues of the day. 

These are seven words that are always certain to grab my attention.

Apologies in advance but this is just me blogging about something I am excited about seeing.

I took James' advice and saw Avatar on the biggest screen I could find, so naturally, I went to the IMAX in Greenwich.

Yes, Avatar is a nice film, very vivid and colourful and it is a really well made sci-fi with nifty 3D. Although, if it wasn't for the 3D stuff, I don't think it would stand up that next to the best the genre has to offer, which is where it seems to have found itself.

But before the film had even started my excitement about seeing Avatar was swiftly snatched away and directed immediately towards one of the trailers.

I was listeining to 'Bowtime' on the way home today with Adrian Durham and ex-footballer Ray Houghton and they were discussing how Thierry Henry would be remembered after he hangs up his boots.

As many of you will know, Henry handled the ball in the build to a goal that eliminated Ireland from the World Cup. If your memory is a bit foggy, I suggest you talk to Mr. McGuinness about it who, judging by his Facebook status, isn't quite over it yet.

I figured I would take advantage of the increased first year activity on the site and just direct to the list of where I assigned you.

I have updated it so the people who were unavailable before are now included.

BANG!

I will send you all an email but it will only be to alert you to this.

See you all soon!

Conference will be at 08:30 on Wednesday.

Section Editors will be in for 8:15.

If you do have a laptop or a camera, bring it in.

You all have my number (if you check your emails), so it would be useful to me if you send over a quick text with your name. Let me know if you need me to resend.

But you all know your desks... check here, if you don't. 

Be there or I'll look like this.