Ronaldo to stay, for another season

Well i suppose at least he was honest
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7546390.stm
He can't help himself though can he, he still has to keep in Real's good books.

Rooney and Ronaldo to miss the start of the season as Rooney succumbs to virus picked up in Nigeria whilst Ronaldo is still hobbling away.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2008/aug/05/manchesterunited.rooneyill
Meanwhile Fergie declares the Ronaldo summer saga over
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/7543747.stm

The reality of Dr Death's financial health finally comes out, and i can't see it get any better
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1041973/Sold-City-Shinawatra-ready-sell-leave-new-boss-Hughes-limbo.html
And the obligatory denial, almost a carbon copy of Ashley at the Toon
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/mancity/2510989/Thaksin-Shinawatra-insists-he-is-not-selling-Manchester-City.html

Vince Cable argues against bailing the banks out as more details emerge over the northern rock affair.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/aug/05/vincentcable.northernrock

Jeremy Warner arues we must go through the pain without government bailouts also
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/comment/jeremy-warner/jeremy-warners-outlook-the-bank-that-took-the-first-hit-says-the-credit-crunch-is-far-from-finished-885300.html

11 charged in identity theft case in the States, worrying
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/aug/06/news.ukcrime

Music
Shack - On the corner of Miles and Gil: I have been managing to listen to this for ages and now have finally got round to listening to it. I can see why Noel Gallagher likes them, i love the way they bring the brass into their 60's influenced sound. Yet another good scouse band.
The Rapture - Pieces of the people we love: The second album by the New York oufit, not quite as good as their debut. But if you that liked funk dance indie crossover you will like this.
The Sea and the cake - One bedroom: I read John Harris raving about these in a guardian article a good while ago now, and i can see why he loved them. There are some cracking tunes on this album. I don't know what you would class it as, indie pop. I am not generally a big fan of cover versions but they do a great job on Bowie's sound and vision.
Tom Waits - Heartattack and vine: The man with the voice you either love or hate, i am in the former obviously. The blusier the songs get the more i like it, but Ruby's arms is a song i have to be in the mood for, good, but not my favourite Tom Waits album.
The Cinematic Orchestra - Everyday: As good as their debut effort Motion which was a real favourite of mine. The mix of dance, jazz, soundtrack music and everything else thrown into the mix works a treat. Proper chill out music.
Peaches - Fatherfucker: I liked her debut, but i am not overstruck by the follow up. Everything seems a bit forced, The lyrics especially, shocking for shockings sake. Musically it apes the first but not very successfully. There some good tunes on it, but it's hard to listen all the way through without thinking you have heard it all before and heard it better.

And i finally got round to watching Control, and as usual with anything to do with Joy Division, New Order, factory it was excellent. The actor who played him, Sam Riley was excellent, and filming in black and white worked for me too.