Wanna buy Walter White’s tighty-whities?

If you’re a fan of Breaking Bad, take a deep breath before reading the next sentence. Screenbid.com will be selling a bunch of props from the show – including Walter White’s boxers – on Friday.

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The Emmy-winning drama will finish it’s successful run next Sunday in the US. The auction of props include the resident pink teddy bear with one eyeball, Skyler White’s jeep and the yellow chemical protection suits that Walter White and Jesse Pinkman wear in the show.

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Walter’s book bag from his days as a teacher is also up for grabs. But focus is one the white underwear Walter wore in the opening episode of the show. Bids for this item are starting at $250.

The auction is expected to raise $2 million, but we reckon that the end amount will be higher than that.

F Scott Fitzgerald: We Love Thee

Today marks what would’ve been Francis Scott Fitzgerald’s 117th birthday. In celebration of one of America’s greatest writers, we’ve compiled a list of his best quotes. Thank you, Fitzgerald. We’re eternally grateful.

“You’ll find another.’ 
God! Banish the thought. Why don’t you tell me that ‘if the girl had been worth having she’d have waited for you’? No, sir, the girl really worth having won’t wait for anybody.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise

“Later she remembered all the hours of the afternoon as happy — one of those uneventful times that seem at the moment only a link between past and future pleasure, but turn out to have been the pleasure itself.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, Tender is The Night

“I like people and I like them to like me, but I wear my heart where God put it, on the inside. ” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald 

“I don’t want just words. If that’s all you have for me, you’d better go” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Beautiful and Damned 

 “In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

 

 Here’s to alcohol, the rose colored glasses of life.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Beautiful and Damned 

“why shouldn’t he? All life is just a progression toward and then a recession from one phrase– ‘I love you” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Offshore Pirate

 

“When a girl feels that she’s perfectly groomed and dressed she can forget that part of her. That’s charm” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Short Stories

 

“I want to know you moved and breathed in the same world with me.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald

 

“The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

 

“I’m not sentimental–I’m as romantic as you are. The idea, you know,
is that the sentimental person thinks things will last–the romantic
person has a desperate confidence that they won’t.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise

 

“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

 

“Show me a hero, and I’ll write you a tragedy.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald

 

“I fell in love with her courage, her sincerity, and her flaming self respect. And it’s these things I’d believe in, even if the whole world indulged in wild suspicions that she wasn’t all she should be. I love her and it is the beginning of everything.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald

 

“I hope she’ll be a fool — that’s the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

 

“I don’t want to repeat my innocence. I want the pleasure of losing it again.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise

 

“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” 
― F. Scott Fitzgerald

G8 cost us 3.6 million euro

The Irish taxpayers will have to fork out 3.6 million euro for hosting the G8 Summit last June.

The cost of policing the summit ran to at least 3.64 million according to Garda operating costs. But on Guard still said “It was certainly less than what was anticipated”, because the event was so low key.

The summit, which took place in Co.Fermanagh, saw around 900 Garda officers mount “Operation Shield” to counter any potential trouble that might have occurred.

Socialist Party TD, Joe Higgins, said the figure is “simply outrageous”, adding “spending that amount of money is simply outrageous against the backdrop of cuts to public services. The ordinary people have to pay for [the G8’s] protection.

This news came on the same day a survey showed that one-in-five Irish people have as little as 20 euro left at the end of the month.

Bye Bye Walford: 4 Eastender Stars Axed

Four central stars of the program Eastenders have been given the chop as the new boss tries to boost the shows ratings.

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The characters of Kirsty Branning, Poppy Meadow, AJ Masoon and Carl White will all depart from the show in the New Year. They will film their final scenes at Christmas.

Executive Producer, Dominic Treadwell-Collins has told the cast and crew of the show that he will do everything necessary to make it the number one soap. ~

An Eastenders source said “Dominic didn’t feel that characters who are leaving fit with the direction… so he decided to write them out”.

Will you miss any of these characters?

Struggling to Survive: We’re Left With 20 Euro A Month

New Research conducted by the Irish League of Credit Unions has found that one-in-five Irish adults have less than 20 euro a month in disposable income after their bills are paid.

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The survey also found that four-in-ten were putting off paying essential bills, such as gas and electricity, because there was no money left at the end of the month for them.

One third of people surveyed also cut down on food shopping in order to pay their bills.

According to the research, the average disposable income of Irish adults is 172 euro each month. Do you struggle to make it through the month? Have you ever put off essential bills or food shopping in order to survive? Let us know.

Diageo Executive to spend Arthur’s Day in A&E

A Diageo executive has said he will spend Arthur’s night in a hospital A&E department – but he is not responsible if people end up drunk.

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Peter O’Brien has said he will report back to the company on what he witnesses on the night. O’Brien is the European corporate relations Director of the company.

O’Brien revealed how some of his colleagues had done this before in A&E departments in London on the night of the celebrations and that it was “frightening”.

However, he added “The reality is people make choices and some people choose to over-drink and end up in A&E and every person who ends up in A&E is a bad thing. But you can’t lay that at the door of the publicans or the individual companies like ourselves.”

O’Brien rejected the suggestion that drinks companies should make a financial contribution to hospitals. However, amid growing controversy over the day, there is the possibility that Diageo may pull the plug on the annual event.

Do you think people are over-reacting or should the day be cancelled? 

Best Budget Beauty Buys: Tried & Tested

While it’s nice to indulge yourself with some luxury beauty items, their cost is not something most of us can afford on a daily basis. Never fear, we’ve have scoured, searched and tested to find the best budget beauty buys to ensure you’re fabulous everyday; without going into overdraft.

Best Foundation: Revlon 24 Hour Colour Stay
How much: 17.80
Where: Boots

Why: Revlon have excelled themselves with this beaut. It comes in a range of shades to suit even the palest of skin (i.e mine). The coverage is the right consistency of creamy and a little of it goes a long way. The foundation pours directly from the bottle so take care not to pour loads out. The best way to apply this is with your hands. The heat of your fingers helps smooth the foundation flawlessly on your skin, where it will stay put all day.

Concealer: Revlon, “Colour Stay” Concealer
How much: 9.99
Where: Boots

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Why: The perfect partner for its sister foundation, this concealer glides on easily and blends great. A little goes a long way, especially when applying on blemishes and spots. Dab the concealer and dust with powder. A little bit is a great pick me up under the eye as you get tired during the day; gives you a fresh-eyed helping hand.

Best Pressed Powder: Rimmel, “Stay Matte”
How much: 5.99
Where: Pharmacies nationwide

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Why: This powder is a hard worker for its bargain price. It’s a no frills, straight to business product, but it’s perfect for creating a matte look or banishing the dreaded shine. Swirl a large brush into the powder and dust delicately over the face.

Best Mascara: Benefit, “They’re Real !”
How much: 18.99
Where: Boots, Debenhams, Arnotts, etc

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Why: After many, many tests of a variety of mascaras, we guarantee you that Benefit’s is the best. The spiky brush allows you to get right in between your lashes without creating dreaded clumps. Put two coats on and you’ll have fluttery eyelashes Snow White would envy. It doesn’t run or smudge and lasts all day.
Blusher: Essence, “Silky Touch Blush”
How much: Around 3 euro
Where: Pharmacies nationwide

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Why: Isn’t the essence range just fabulous? We’ve amounted an excessive collection of nail polish due to their cheap and cheerful appeal. But the product we want to highlight is there blusher. The key to getting the best of this buy is to use a stiff bristle blusher brush rather than a feather one; it evens out the blusher easier as the pigmentation can be quite concentrated, depending on the shade you’re applying. Using a circular motion, buffer this blush on apples of the cheek and across your cheekbones for a fresh-faced look.

Best Lipstick: Natural Collection “Moisture Shine” lipstick
How much: 3-4 euro (depending on colour, etc)
Where: Boots

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Why: An great little product to have when you’re on the dash or you want to pop some colour on your face. Their range of shades is extensive, going from every-day staples to seasonal shades (deep berry, red, etc). The coverage is very good for a lipstick of this price and it doesn’t dry out your lips or smudge easily. We’re in love with their “Berry Sorbet” shade – just perfect for everyday glam.

Eurovision Fans: READ

The organisers of the Eurovision song contest have announced changes to its jury rules amid claims of bribery.

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*Gasp!*…. You mean the results weren’t based purely on talent!?

In an attempt to increase openness around the voting process, the names of each country’s jury will be made ahead of the competition.

What other changes would you like to see made to the contest?

Real Life “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”

Neurologists believe they have made significant developments in the pursuit to erase haunting memories.

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In a story straight out of film, scientists are currently developing the process which would allow humans to have their most painful memories deleted. Discovery of the gene which performs the function of memory storage means that medical advancements could be made to successfully treat PTSD or people tormented by memories of traumatic incidents.

The idea would be that new, happy memories overwrite the bad ones by manipulating this gene. We can definitely think of a few things we would like to forget…. What are yours?

Well That’s An Original Excuse…

Former Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi said he invited prostitutes to his parties in order to “boost his morale”.

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Several of Italy’s newspapers have published details of the request, stating that Berlusconi asked his butler to place women a fellow dinner guest had brought across the table from him to “life up his spirits”. These woman were paid escorts. 

Berlusconi strongly denies that he knew the women were prostitutes, saying that he believe the women were friends of his friend, Giampaolo Tarantini. 

Berlusconi is currently being investigated over suspicion that he paid Tarantini half a million euro to tell investigators that the former Prime Minister had no idea the woman were escorts. However, one of the women, Patrizia D’Addario, claims Berlusconi had sex with her, with full knowledge of her occupation. 

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Mr Berlusconi was jailed in July for paying for sex with an underage prostitute. He is appealing the charges which he denies. 

Maybe people wouldn’t be so quick to believe the worst in you Silvio if it weren’t for all those “Bunga Bunga” parties…