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The Guardian: G2

Tuesday 20 July 2010

Editors' picks
The rise and rise of the tattoo

One fifth of British adults are now 'inked', according to a survey. Even the prime minister's wife has one. Just why has the artform of sailors, bikers and assorted deviants become mainstream?
- In pictures: Getting inked at Woody's Tattoo Studio
Bolshoi ballet: Power and poise

They are one of the world's greatest ballet companies. As the Bolshoi arrive in Britain, Judith Mackrell explains their explosive appeal – while photographer David Levene is given intimate access to rehearsals
London and Paris: a tale of two bike-hire schemes

London's much-vaunted bike-hire scheme launches next week. Parisians love their Vélib' scheme – but will Londoners take to their new bikes so fondly?

Comment & features p2

Who should play Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton?

A film about the tempestuous star couple is in the pipeline
Where have all the kestrels gone?

Massive decline in numbers could be due to intensive farming reducing their prey, says Phil Daoust

Comment & features p3

Pass notes No 2,815: Masterchef

Cooking, they say, doesn't get tougher than this. Masterchef is back on TV, and it's as undemanding as ever – for viewers, that is
Courtney Love's bizarre style blog

The Hole singer's archive of fashionable thoughts and photographs is certainly a strange read
Space clouds: a briefing

Take a look at the night sky this week and you will be treated to a rare display of noctilucent clouds

Comment & features p5

More choice is not helpful to society

Aditya Chakrabortty: If David Cameron believes that shopping for public services will help us progress, he should hear a story about jam

Comment & features p11

The view from a broad

The plight of Sarah Shourd, kidnapped in Iran | Karren Brady and the shameful way we treat women on maternity leave | The Wine Rack - the latest way to boost your bust and drink at the same time

Comment & features p13

G2 Kids No. 2: Toy Story 3 spot the difference & make your own modern art

Spot the difference in a scene from Toy Story 3, make your own piece of modern art using a salad spinner, plus loads more puzzles

Comment & features p14

How to beat depression – without drugs

A healthier lifestyle could banish the blues, suggests a new book

Comment & features p15

My week: Alwyn Roberts, air ambulance paramedic

Eight callouts this week with one fatality, for air ambulance paramedic Alwyn Roberts
Dr Luisa Dillner's guide to . . . applying sunscreen

Put on regularly – and don't re-use last year's bottles, says Dr Luisa Dillner

Comment & features p17

The Third Man by Peter Mandelson

Digested read: I'd hoped for a role in Tony's first cabinet but he insisted I should continue doing what I did best – stabbing people in the back

Arts p23

Portrait of the artist: Richard Wilson, actor

'I soon realised that "I don't believe it" would be the price I had to pay for One Foot in the Grave's success'

TV and radio in G2 p24

Radio review: Alan Johnson: Failed Rock Star

Zoe Williams: I could have fallen off my chair when I heard Alan Johnson sing one of his own songs . . .

TV and radio in G2 p25

TV review: My Child's Big Fat Birthday

Sam Wollaston on last night's TV: Forget the squash and chocolate fingers, Anton has got limousines and a rock band for his birthday bash

TV and radio in G2 p26

Watch this

The Ugly Face of Beauty | Britain By Bike: North Devon | Danielle Lineker - My New Stepfamily | CSI: Miami | Shooting Stars | True Stories: The Cove
Watch this

The Ugly Face of Beauty | Britain By Bike: North Devon | Danielle Lineker - My New Stepfamily | CSI: Miami | Shooting Stars | True Stories: The Cove

TV and radio in G2 p27

Cable girl: Cake Boss

Lucy Mangan: Cake Boss is Scorsese with cupcakes, The Sopranos in buttercream form

Comment & features p28

The endgame, part 2: a knockout blow

How does white get a win from this position?

Puzzles and cartoon p32

Sudoku 1,618 medium

Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9

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