B is for …
Bankered has been submitted as a new word to Collins Dictionary. Definition: "Involuntary donation to keep banks going."
Enlightened
After electric cigarette-gate, where is it OK to light up fake fags? Definitely not on public transport. The office? The cinema?
Highbrow study
Apparently you can tell where a woman is from by the shape of her eyebrows. Northerners have theirs thin, whereas southerners opt for a fuller look. This scientific study was brought to you by a brow bar.
Going for a song
An enterprising gig-goer is selling "Stone Roses Heaton Park atmosphere" on eBay. At the time of going to press, there had been eight bids and it was up to £5.50.
TV heaven
On Tuesday 8 July, The Newsroom starts (Sky Atlantic), New Girl is back (E4), and so is Twenty Twelve (BBC2).