A TERRIBLE dependency culture has developed on ITV daytime. Six days a week now, This Morning hammers home the message its viewers are the most helpless, mollycoddled invertebrates on the planet. A form of life so useless that last November Dr Chris Steele, the show’s resident quack, genuinely felt the need to give us all bottom-wiping advice. “It’s a front-to-back action for women,” more of a hit-and-hope exercise for men. In return for this constant nannying, we pick up a phone once a year and gurgle: “You’re absolutely right. We are useless. Have a trophy.” And it’s a depressing cycle that will continue for as long as there are National Television Awards, live from The O2. A ceremony where the categories may chop and change every year, but the stupidity remains ritualised. As well as getting all the usual winners though, viewers also had to endure a technical nightmare on Tuesday, where things went wrong — from the … [Read more...] about This Morning wins at NTA Awards — but not GMB as Best Presenter award going to Ant and Dec makes ‘a nonsense’ of the occasion
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5 of the most powerful quotes from George H.W. Bush’s funeral
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page Jaclyn Reiss Globe Staff December 05, 2018 Friends, colleagues, and family members eulogized former president George H.W. Bush on Wednesday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Former President George W. Bush, former Senator Alan Simpson, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, and presidential historian Jon Meacham spoke at the services, describing the 41st United States president as kind, loyal, and energetic. RELATED: Some of the notable names at George H.W. Bush’s funeral Here’s a look at some of the most powerful quotes and anecdotes from Bush’s funeral services. ‘Dad is hugging Robin and holding Mom’s hand again’ Advertisement In a moving moment, George W. Bush fought back tears at the conclusion of his eulogy as he recalled his father as loving, giving, and a mentor. Get Today in Politics in your … [Read more...] about 5 of the most powerful quotes from George H.W. Bush’s funeral
George H.W. Bush: Remembering the 41st president of the United States
When he passed away, the 41st president of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush, was 94. His one term in office began in 1989, and coincided with the end of the Cold War with the Soviet Union. You're about to hear from three former presidents, a rare occurrence in and of itself, discuss the life and legacy of George H.W. Bush. In recent interviews, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush all acknowledged number 41 was one of the best-prepared presidents in American history. Before becoming commander in chief, he was a fighter pilot, an oilman, a congressman, a diplomat, head of the CIA, and Ronald Reagan's vice president for two terms. He was also married to Barbara Bush for 73 years, until her death this past April. Together they had six children. We begin tonight with their eldest son, President George W. Bush, and what his father taught him about the highest office in the land. Former President George W. Bush: The mission was not George H. W. Bush, the mission … [Read more...] about George H.W. Bush: Remembering the 41st president of the United States
Theresa May gets Cabinet backing for draft Brexit deal but ‘there will be difficult days ahead’
Theresa May gets Cabinet backing for draft Brexit deal but 'there will be difficult days ahead' BelfastTelegraph.co.uk DUP leader Arlene Foster said she had a "frank meeting" with the Prime Minister lasting almost an hour last night after Theresa May secured Cabinet approval to proceed with her deal on UK withdrawal from the EU. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/brexit/theresa-may-gets-cabinet-backing-for-draft-brexit-deal-but-there-will-be-difficult-days-ahead-37530624.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37530622.ece/85e69/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-11-15_new_45749738_I1.JPG Email DUP leader Arlene Foster said she had a "frank meeting" with the Prime Minister lasting almost an hour last night after Theresa May secured Cabinet approval to proceed with her deal on UK withdrawal from the EU. It came after an "impassioned" five-hour meeting featuring dissent from a number of ministers. Reports suggested as many as a third of the 28 ministers … [Read more...] about Theresa May gets Cabinet backing for draft Brexit deal but ‘there will be difficult days ahead’
It’s the most wonderful (or annoying) time of the year for Christmas music on the radio
By Craig Hlavaty Published 10:00 am CST, Friday, November 9, 2018 DISSECTED: Famous holiday traditions On Friday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Sunny 99.1 FM in Houston will switch over to all-holiday music until just after Christmas Day. >>>See where some of our most-treasured holiday traditions came from... less DISSECTED: Famous holiday traditions On Friday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. Sunny 99.1 FM in Houston will switch over to all-holiday music until just after Christmas Day. >>>See where some of our ... more Photo: Mat Hayward PHOTOS: The true stories behind 25 Christmas traditionsEver wonder where the tattle-tailing "Elf on the Shelf" came from or why people kiss under the mistletoe? Check out the true story behind these and other Christmas traditions.Click through to learn new things to impress people with at Christmas parties this year... less PHOTOS: The … [Read more...] about It’s the most wonderful (or annoying) time of the year for Christmas music on the radio