Two Soldier's Shot Dead in Afghanistan

Two UK soldiers from 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment have been shot dead in separate incidents in Afghanistan.


They died while on patrol in the Nad Ali district of Helmand province on Tuesday. Next of kin have been told.

Their deaths bring the total number of UK troops killed in Afghanistan since 2001 to 298.


They follow that of a Royal Marine from 40 Commando who died from injuries sustained in conflict in a UK hospital.


Lt Col James Carr-Smith, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: "Both soldiers were part of security patrols that were involved in operations to improve freedom of movement for local nationals in Nad Ali, Helmand province, when they were killed by small arms fire.

"Their bravery and boldness in the face of danger will not be forgotten.


"They died in the course of their duty, amongst their comrades and whilst improving the lives of ordinary Afghans. We will remember them."

Katie Price's Perfume Pulled from Superdrug

Katie Price's perfume has been pulled from Superdrug's shelves because of "ethical" reasons.

It follows a report in The Observer newspaper claiming Indian workers making the bottles were paid less than the minimum wage.


A spokeswoman for the high street shop said that because of their "robust ethical trading policy" it had been decided to remove the fragrances.

Price's spokesperson said production has now been moved to the UK.

Sunday's Observer claimed that workers at a factory in India are paid 26p an hour to make perfume bottles for Price's Stunning and Besotted fragrances.

A Superdrug spokeswoman said: "As a business, we have a robust ethical trading policy so that our customers can be confident that they are buying products that are made in an ethical way.

"Therefore, we have taken the decision to remove Katie Price's fragrances from our shelves at this time while we conduct an investigation."

In a statement, Price's spokesperson said: "Following a press report about the production of Katie Price's perfume bottles by the Pragati Glass Company, we can confirm that this factory in India is no longer used as a source of component.

"The production of the bottle, its packaging, filling and finishing has been moved from India to the UK and France.

Prince of Persia

I was looking forward to this film because of the hype, and I was afraid to be disappointed. But as the film unfolded, I most definitely enjoyed this adventure from beginning to end.
Jake Gyllenhaal plays the titular Prince of Persia, Dastan, who was an urchin picked by the King from the marketplace to be his third son. He and his brothers get caught in a web of political high jinx that cross their paths with Princess Tamina of Alamut (played by Gemma Arterton), and the fabled powers of the Sands of Time.


This is Jake Gyllenhaal's most accessible film so far, and he goes to town with it. OK, granted he does not look the least bit Persian, or of that particular time period, but somehow his charisma was able to carry us on this fantastic ride. I also enjoyed his interaction with the beautiful Arterton, which sparks with humor and romance. She was my favorite part of "Clash of the Titans (2010)," and same here.


I highly recommend this film for a good old-fashioned, action-adventure film set in ancient times. The parkour sequences are definitely of the highest order and very well-edited and photographed. The sets and visual effects are excellent. Best of all, the story is intelligent and well-constructed. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has again delivered a very entertaining summer blockbuster. A very well-executed film of its genre. A must watch!
 
p.s.  Gemma Arterton looks beautiful!