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Sunday, June 6, 2010

BP boss under fire for 'idiotic' remarks as slick reaches Florida beaches

(The Independent)
WASHINGTON - JUNE 04: About 50 demonstrators hold up hand-made signs with the image of BP CEO Tony Hayward while protesting the company's handling of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill across the street from the oil giant's Washington offices on June 4, 2010 in Washington, DC. Representatives of Greenpeace, Public Citizen, Energy Action Coalition, Chesapeake Climate Action Network and others tried to carry out a 'mock citizen's arrest' of BP CEO Tony Hayward but were turned away at the building's doors. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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The CEO of British Petroleum Tony Hayward = Hey, better worry. Placed a foot in his mouth.
(by Adie Pena)

Pope Benedict blames 'sin inside the church' for Vatican woes

(Christian Science Monitor)
Pope Benedict arrives to celebrate a mass at the Church of the Holy Cross at the U.N.-controlled buffer zone of the divided capital of Nicosia June 5, 2010. Pope Benedict held a surprise meeting with a Turkish Cypriot Islamic leader from the divided island on Saturday, underscoring his view that inter-religious dialogue should be used as an inspiration for reunion. REUTERS/Osservatore Romano (CYPRUS - Tags: RELIGION POLITICS)

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Pope Benedict blames 'sin inside the church' for Vatican woes = Oh! Bitten bad, capricious cad never shows penitence himself!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Exploring Music's Hold on the Mind

(The New York Times)
Close-up of a young woman listening to music Model Release: Yes Property Release: NA

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Exploring Music's Hold on the Mind = Oh! Lord! Minds exult in Chopin gems
(by Maurice Goddard)

Rod Blagojevich's day in court arrives

(Yahoo! News)
CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 3: Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich listens to his wife Patti talk to reporters after they arrived for trial on corruption charges at the Dirksen Federal Building on June 3, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. Blagojevich is defending himself against 24 counts of corruption including devising plans to profit from the appointment of the Illinois Senate seat formerly held by President Barack Obama. (Photo by Jeff Haynes/Getty Images)

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Rod Blagojevich's day in court arrives = Chicago baddy's on trial--revive jurors!
(by Don Griffith)

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Richard Burton threatened to kill himself if Elizabeth Taylor left him

(The Daily Telegraph)
Elizabeth Taylor And Richard Burton

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Richard Burton threatened to kill himself if Elizabeth Taylor left him = Frail time, eh? The Last, Heartbroken Third Act: "Oh! But for Liz, I'll end my life!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day'

(BusinessWeek)
Men hold placards to observe World No Tobacco Day rally organised by The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) in Karachi

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Women Smokers Targeted on 'World No Tobacco Day' = Retort was: "Doom! Smoke, and get bloody cancer now!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

BP Tries Again to Divert Oil Leak With Dome

(The New York Times)
Gulf Coast Struggles With Oil Spill And Its Economic Costs

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BP Tries Again to Divert Oil Leak With Dome = A bad omen: topkill idiots regather, view it
(by Don Griffith)

Netanyahu cancels upcoming meeting with Obama

(CNN)
Benjamin Netanyahu Chairs Weekly Cabinet Meeting
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Netanyahu cancels upcoming meeting with Obama = Oh, yet no change in PM image, but Uncle Sam can wait!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Monday, May 31, 2010

Today it's hard to stop paying the price of fame

(The Times)
Celebrity Engulfed by Fans on Red Carpet

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Today it's hard to stop paying the price of fame = The Pope got paid for his scatty orated infamy!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Celine Dion pregnant with twins

(The Irish Independent)
Fans show Love For Celine Dion!

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Celine Dion pregnant with twins = "Pliant, we end in christening two!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Adventurer flies across Channel in helium filled balloons

(The Daily Telegraph)
Travellers Begin To Return Home After Flight Restrictions Are Lifted

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Adventurer flies across Channel in helium filled balloons = American daredevil, hell-bent on flashiness in full colours!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Woman sues airline for leaving her asleep in seat

(Yahoo! News)
Signs from United and Continental direct passengers at O'Hare Airport in Chicago

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Woman sues airline for leaving her asleep in seat = Tale awes me as our heroine, a sniveling flier, naps
(by Donald Griffith)

Bill Clinton has evolved into Obama's Mr. Fix-It

(Washington Post)
Former President Clinton honored by Sons of Italy Foundation in Washington

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Bill Clinton has evolved into Obama's Mr. Fix-It = "I'm Monica's still vibrant, enviable, hot old fox!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Malawi's President Pardons Gay Couple

(The New York Times)
File photo shows Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga sitting in a pick-up truck before appearing at a magistrate court in Blantyre

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Malawi's President Pardons Gay Couple = As a grey mad relic, Pope snaps "I wouldn't!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Sarah Palin Erects Fence To Keep New Neighbor Out

(The New York Times)
Sarah Palin Addresses Real Estate Convention In Las Vegas

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Sarah Palin Erects Fence To Keep New Neighbor Out = A chicken run fort? People now see age's battier hen!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Friday, May 28, 2010

Brush teeth twice a day 'to prevent heart disease'

(The Daily Telegraph)
Dina Lohan Launches Green Toothbrsh Line, Intends to Subject Dogs to Eco-Friendly Teeth Brushing!

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Brush teeth twice a day 'to prevent heart disease' = Apt is thrice, and you've the sweetest breath, dear!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Berlusconi quotes Mussolini, laments lack of power

(Reuters)
Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi attends the OECD Forum and Ministerial Council to Focus on Innovation, Growth in Paris

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Berlusconi quotes Mussolini, laments lack of power = Moron's fascist! Bloke's an ill, queer, impetuous clown.
(by Maurice Goddard)

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville unveiled

(The Daily Telegraph)
[GRAPHICS]LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES-MASCOTS-UNVEIL

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Olympic mascots Wenlock and Mandeville unveiled = Small, comic, undeveloped, and mentally sick, on view!
(by Maurice Goddard)

'American Idol': DeWyze wins, but Bowersox has more intriguing future

(Chicago Tribune)
Finalist Lee DeWyze arrives for the 9th season finale of 'American Idol' in Los Angeles

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The new American Idol? = I'm certain Lee had won!
(by Adie Pena)

Inter-Korean crisis: Propaganda fight

(BBC News)
Members of the government policy advisory committees take part in the Defense Ministry's briefing in Seoul

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Inter-Korean crisis = One certain risk, sir!
(by Aronas Pinchas)