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Laura Davis is Deputy Editor for Independent Voices
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Top of the posts: Citizen Khan, #Paralympics tweets and sex on TV, Notebook

Top of the posts: Citizen Khan, #Paralympics tweets and sex on TV

The most read blogs from the past week, as determined by stats.

By | Notebook | Friday, 31 August 2012 at 6:59 pm

Want to drink and drive? There’s a pill for that, Notebook

Want to drink and drive? There’s a pill for that

They say the secret to a good invention is bringing a solution to an everyday problem. So it’s strange that Arthur Kibble thinks he’s on to something by selling pills that could help drink-drivers pass breathalyser tests when they’re over the limit.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Tuesday, 28 August 2012 at 11:48 pm

Top of the posts: Dangerous dogs, everyday sexism and Georgy Porgie makes the girls cry, Notebook

Top of the posts: Dangerous dogs, everyday sexism and Georgy Porgie makes the girls cry

The most viewed blogs this week, as determined by stats.

By | Notebook | Friday, 24 August 2012 at 5:51 pm

The debate: Should those offended by jokes be offered compensation?, Notebook

The debate: Should those offended by jokes be offered compensation?

Carnival plc (owner of P&O Cruises) was recently sued by John Wolfe, who was offended by the Irish jokes made as part of the entertainment on his cruise. But

By | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 23 August 2012 at 10:15 am

Top of the posts: Body hair, lefties and a how-to-bully guide for kids, Notebook

Top of the posts: Body hair, lefties and a how-to-bully guide for kids

The most read blogs from the past week.

By | Notebook | Friday, 17 August 2012 at 6:11 pm

Caroline Flack’s One Direction magazine attack: “Zero engagement ring because nobody wants her”, Notebook

Caroline Flack’s One Direction magazine attack: “Zero engagement ring because nobody wants her”

“Zero engagement ring because nobody wants her”, an feature about Caroline Flack aimed at young fans of One Direction.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 15 August 2012 at 1:51 pm

The Debate: Should testing on animals be banned?, Health

The Debate: Should testing on animals be banned?

Animal welfare charities reacted angrily to news in July that the number of animal experiments rose to a record high in Britain last year – but is the research necessary or ethically justified?

By | Health, Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 15 August 2012 at 10:23 am

After reality stars and footballers, the Olympians are just what we’ve been looking for, Notebook

After reality stars and footballers, the Olympians are just what we’ve been looking for

Since the dawn of the millennium, we’ve seen reality television spread like wildfire. Fortunately, these last two weeks have seen a different kind of role model come to the forefront of national media. That of Olympic athletes.

By | Notebook, Olympics, Opinion | Monday, 13 August 2012 at 5:07 pm

Top of the posts: Extreme porn, Mensch’s best bits and the GB flame, Notebook

Top of the posts: Extreme porn, Mensch’s best bits and the GB flame

The most read blogs from the past week.

By | Notebook | Friday, 10 August 2012 at 5:34 pm

Extreme porn and state-enabled voyeurism, Notebook

Extreme porn and state-enabled voyeurism

In a landmark case for the state versus privacy, Simon Walsh, former aide to Boris Johnson, was this week cleared of charges of having ‘extreme’ images and an indecent image of a child.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Thursday, 9 August 2012 at 12:57 pm

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