| McCain's daughter blogs about dad, fashion
Tabloids give a snapshot of the lives of political children. Jenna was caught drinking. Chelsea has a steady.
But largely their lives are a mystery.
Meghan McCain is trying to beat the paparazzi to the punch. She's using a personal blog to give a backstage pass to voters, who normally see nothing more from a candidate, and his or her children, than a stump speech and glad-handing. .
Monday's gossip column
Senegal's Ibrahim Tall has attracted interest from Bolton. (The Times) And Bolton boss Gary Megson has agreed a �4m deal with AZ Alkmaar to sign Icelandic defender Gretar Steinsson. (The Mirror) But he has been priced out of the race to sign Sweden striker Johan Elmander from Toulouse. (The Mirror) Leeds boss Dennis Wise has told Derby they have no chance in signing striker Jermaine Beckford. (The Star) Blackburn are ready to snap up Amdy Faye from Rangers as a replacement for Robbie Savage. (The Mirror) Leicester boss Ian Holloway is to make Isaiah Osbourne his seventh signing this week. (The Mirror) Manchester United chief executive David Gill says there will be no significant transfer activity at the club this month. (The Times) Sunderland manager Roy Keane will finally sign Stephen Hunt after tabling an improved �5m bid for the Reading midfielder.
BHP's Kloppers certain bid will be hailed
Rather than Caesar's inhumanity, the inspiration for BHP's acquisition team is no doubt Caesar's strategic genius, and his ability to move quickly and do the unexpected. And certainly Kloppers' $150 billion move on Rio only a few weeks after becoming CEO was certainly unexpected. The problem is that while Rio boss Tom Albanese has put on his best armour, setting out an aggressive standalone growth plan and cost savings, unlike Vercingetorix he has no intention of giving up his sword. Far from surrendering, he is inspiring the troops. And he is certainly the man for the job. Like Kloppers, Albanese has been in charge only a short time at Rio and is using that newness to ditch Rio's traditional conservatism on its prospects. Instead, he is being more aggressive in outlining the company's growth plans and shareholders are clearly impressed.
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