Shred-It

The public supports the ban. So what are the Tories playing at?
The Independent - London; 12/26/2009; 689 words; ...you not), ripping animals to shreds with dogs will become a relic...making a real difference; since it came into force, dozens of prosecutions...have their way. They have made it clear that they want to get rid of it as soon as they can. This isn...

Tales of the City 2009
The Independent - London; 12/26/2009; 1537 words; ...President Barack Obama also seemed to "get it". However, most of the glory redounded...that there wasn't much he could do about it in any case. About as much use as a chocolate...Hester, the man who replaced "Fred the Shred" at the Royal Bank of Scotland, complained...

beardshaw's ; Green-fingered expert Chris on why it's the right time to plant, by Hannah Stephenson
Belfast Telegraph; 12/26/2009; 1282 words; ...apples and pears -- burn or shred the prunings. - Clear the ground...rough for the frost to break it down. - Take root cuttings of...hanging baskets under cover until it warms up a bit. - Plan and design...the compost on the dry side. It may be cold outside, but that...

Boastful, jingoistic memoir of a political 'rogue'
The Irish Times; 12/24/2009; 735 words; ...cuckoo as she seemed. Was some of it, at least, a hoedown-type act...Rogue - I could see no evidence of it having been ghostwritten - it seems she truly is more cuckoo...In 413 pages, she shows not a shred of self-knowledge, humility...

Take your pick of warming winter birds.(Features)
The Birmingham Post (England); 12/24/2009; 1310 words; ...The juice should run clear; if it is pink, then roast for another...bird from the oven and leave it to rest in a warm place for at...until tender. Meanwhile, finely shred the cabbage. Place a frying...quarter of the butter. When it has melted, add the cabbage...