I demand to see proof! Safety must come first Alan H, did you get that Benjamin Franklin quote from Jim Corr on the new Brendan OConnor TV show by any chance? I watched the show too, and not only did he discuss body scanners, but also conspiracy theories such as tectonic warfare and 9/11 being a hoax! Unfortunately, times have changed since then and, as much as you believe in the right to privacy, the right to safety comes first, always. Safe Traveller, Dublin In relation to all the controversy surrounding body scanners at airports, does the same also apply for pregnant women? Seeing an X-ray is harmful to a foetus and not all pregnancies are apparent to the naked eye, what now? Will we be forced to carry official letters stating that were pregnant so we do not have to go through the body scanner? Just a thought. Aine Max-imise your profit Money talks: Perroncel with her PR consultant Max Clifford Regarding the John Terry affair, call me cynical but havent we been here before? Little-known model with ambitions of something bigger money and TV stardom. Strategy: bed even more famous footballer than the one you have, then employ Max Clifford. Tears of Terrys Girl what an insult to Toni Terry. What an insult to decent women who respect friendship. With friends like Vanessa Perroncel what woman needs enemies? Shes now wondering which close friend let her down. Perhaps a friend of Toni Terry? Why appoint Clifford if you want to keep out of the limelight and protect your son? We know the next stage doe- eyed, sobbing (Rebecca Loos-style) lady dressed demurely gives exclusive on TV. Please spare us. The only person we feel sorry for is the mother of John Terrys twins. Its a Dublins best-read letters page Mailbox E-mail letters to mail@metroherald.ie with a name. Or text us. Text MAIL followed by comment and name to 53131. *Texts cost 30cent per message + standard network charges. SP. Opera Telecom, Hospitality House, Cumberland Street South, D2. Customer service number 0818286606 to us shame neither he nor Perroncel thought about who they would hurt. Lovena Pitchley So Ms Perroncel is concerned for Mrs Terrys feelings. Did she feel so compassionate during the affair? John When will the likes of John Terry and Tiger Woods learn? They always get found out in the end. But then I suppose that is all part of the excitement. Sad. Chris Theres too much money in sport. It makes people like John Terry think they are untouchable. Well Im glad he got caught I feel sorry for the children. Emma Sendusyour txt Can we stop having this bull about those who sacrifice liberty for freedom deserving neither. I dont think anyone was flying planes into buildings in Benjamin Franklins days! Richard What is with pedestrians who feel the need to sprint out into the street is a desperate attempt to beat the green light, only to stop halfway and start a SLOW walk? Bob Brandt Surely someone who studies, produces, eats, drinks and breathes film as much as critic Lisa Cannon should know the last line of Gone With The Wind is actually After all, tomorrow is another day and not Frankly my dear... Scarlet for you! Rhett What do Wayne Bridge and the Titanic have in common? They both shouldve stayed at Southampton. Stafro A Chelsea player is stopped for speeding at 130kmh in a 60kmh zone. When questioned by police, he said: Ive just heard John Terry is parked outside my house. Ork txt MAIL to 53131* Oops, sorry: Our story yesterday about the Governments tax take being down should have read: Latest Exchequer figures show just over 3billion in tax was collected in the first month of 2010, down from 3.7billion on the same period last year. The word from was omitted and not corrected so altering the emphasis of the story. Thanks to those who spotted our mistake. We are happy to set the record straight. Editor 12 News Thursday, February 4, 2010 D New tradition: Family holidays can be risky when the kids hit their mid-twenties. My sister and I chose a surprise winter break for the family. It had been years since we had gone away together but felt we could do it minus tantrums and mood swings. Destination Prague! Days were spent in the snowy streets, dragging Dad in and out of shops and taking hundreds of photos. It was exciting to feel childish shouting Dad, look at this. So, Dad got his goulash, we got our souvenirs and it was a complete success. I think this may just become a yearly tradition! Jules, 27, Drumcondra Oolong the level-headed pet is remembered in a book of his greatest acts Warren peace: The grave of Oolong the talented rabbit is suitably honoured in a new book Pictures: Rex Shell stuck: Taking on a tortoise New role: Some toilet paper Veggie hard: A two-pronged carrot Cookie nutter: Oolong balances ten Ear lies our very talented rabbitTRICKS with rabbits usually involve them being pulled out of hats but Oolong used his head and came up with a whole new phenomenon. The pet became one of the earliest stars of the web for his unusual talent for balancing stuff on his head. Sadly, he died aged eight but has now been immortalised in a 120-page book featuring his finest feats and his final resting place. A pair of carrot ears in the snow marks the spot. The rabbit shot to fame in 1999 when owner Hironori Akutagawa started snapping what he called Oolongs head performances. He posted them on his blog which, despite being in Japanese, sparked global interest and has attracted 2.5million visitors. His pet died in 2003, shortly after balancing a waffle on his head (although we dont bel- ieve the two events are connected). Oolong now lives on in his very own book, called In Almost Every Picture #8 by KesselsKramer Publishing. MrAkutagawa has a new pet project, training a new rabbit called Yuebing. By Jo Steele index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html24.html25.html26.html27.html