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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Berlusconi at Risk With No-Confidence Motion

(The New York Times)
ITAR-TASS: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA. NOVEMBER 12, 2010. Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi appears at the G20 Seoul Summit 2010. (Photo ITAR-TASS/ Dmitry Astakhov) Photo via Newscom Photo via Newscom

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Berlusconi at risk with no-confidence motion = First, we boo one dim Latin chicken out in scorn!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Paper plane launched into space captures Earth images

(BBC)
Mountain Surrounded by Clouds

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Paper plane launched into space captures Earth images = Pressmen applaud the technical "Paperaeronautics Age"!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Myanmar frees opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi

(Los Angeles Times)
Aung San Suu Kyi speaks with supporters after she was released from house arrest in Yangon November 13, 2010. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun (MYANMAR - Tags: POLITICS SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

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Myanmar frees opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi = As I imagine, an ultrasupreme day, for one so spunky!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Friday, November 12, 2010

Herman Van Rompuy: 'Euroscepticism leads to war'

(The Daily Telegraph)
EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy delivers his State of Europe speech at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, November 9, 2010. The writing reads: Europe Speech.  REUTERS/Thomas Peter (GERMANY - Tags: POLITICS)

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Herman Van Rompuy: 'Euroscepticism leads to war' = An EU-wary pessimist, PM Cameron: "Lord! True havoc!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Passengers thrilled to be on the dry land after 'Spamcation'

(Sun-Times)
SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 11: The stranded Carnival Splendor cruise ship is towed to San Diego Harbor by tug boats on November 11, 2010 in San Diego, California. The cruise ship lost power and became stranded off of California's coast early Monday after a fire in the engine room. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Passengers thrilled to be on the dry land after 'Spamcation' = Liner's ('old' craft's) settlement, happy end at San Diego harbor
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Scientists rewrite history of the planet's evolution

(The Herald)
Satellite view of Planet Earth

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Scientists rewrite history of the planet's evolution = Winnie the Pooh says "It's clever if it's true? Let's trot on."
(by Maurice Goddard)

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

George Bush's memoir set for sales success

(The Guardian)
DALLAS - NOVEMBER 09: Former U.S. President George W. Bush waves while signing copies of his new memoir 'Decision Points' at Borders Books on November 9, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. Hundreds of people lined up, starting Monday night, for the chance to purchase signed copies of 'Decision Points' at the North Dallas bookstore. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

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George Bush's memoir set for sales success = Such stories! See gormless bore's smug face!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Taylor Swift named BMI songwriter of the year

(Yahoo! News)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 09: Taylor Swift attends the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for BMI)


Taylor Swift = First to yawl
(by Aronas Pinchas)

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BMI awards country song of the year "You belong with me" = Made by the young Taylor Swift! A newcomer's big honour!
(by Adie Pena)

Conan beats Leno in ratings

(Toronto Sun)
Primetime Emmy Awards Arrivals held at The Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California on August 29th, 2010. Conan O' Brien                                            Fame Pictures, Inc

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Conan beats Leno in ratings = O'Brien sang: "On talents, I can!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

MGM studio seeks bankruptcy court approval

(Business & Leadership)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: MGM Tower is seen on October 28, 2010 in the Century City section Los Angeles, California. According to reports Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer's creditors will vote on October 29, to send the studio into bankruptcy court. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has filed for bankruptcy = Sad end for truly great film company. Broke. Why?
(by Tony Crafter)

Monday, November 8, 2010

Church of England is 'like a coffee chain going out of business', defecting bishops warn

(The Daily Telegraph)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, delivers Holy Communion at the beginning of the third day of the General Synod on February 10, 2010 in London, England. General Synod members have today discussed a proposal for the Church of England to be in greater communion with the 'Anglican Church in North America', a breakaway conservative church in the USA. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

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Church of England is 'like a coffee chain going out of business', defecting bishops warn = Hi! Outbound where? Cheesed off Anglican rats go off a sinking ship, cubicle confessing!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

The Canonisation of Mary MacKillop

(ABC News)
PENOLA, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 17: Pilgrims visit the The Father Woods Sculptures of Mary Mackillop and Father Woods at Father Woods Park during celebrations to mark the canonisation of Mary MacKillop on October 17, 2010 in Penola, Australia. Australians across the world celebrated as the country's first saint, blessed sister Mary MacKillop, known also as Mary of the Cross, was Canonised in a ceremony in St. Peter's square in Rome. (Photo by Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

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The Canonisation of Mary MacKillop = Many fans like a Catholic promotion
(by Andrew Brehaut)

Scotch Deal To Double Whisky Sales In China

(Sky News)
SENIOR FEMALE W/BOTTLE ALCOHOL ABUSE

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Scotch deal to double whisky sales in China = Tiddly Chinese sink alcohol, so watch abuse!
(by Maurice Goddard)

One in three women toppling over because of passion for killer heels

(Daily Mail)
Woman twisting ankle

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One in three women toppling over because of passion for killer heels = If one falls, men race to help! Or love seeing up bonnier skirts? "Whoopee!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Saturday, November 6, 2010

US woman aims to become world's heaviest

(The Daily Telegraph)
Donna Simpson puts shoes on her daughter Jacqueline's feet inside of their home in Old Bridge, New Jersey June 8, 2010. Simpson, 42, who weighs more than 600 pounds (272 kg) and aims to reach 1,000 pounds (455 kg), is waging a campaign to become the world's heaviest living woman, admitting that she is as hungry for attention as she is for calorie-rich food. Picture taken June 8, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY)

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US woman aims to become world's heaviest = Let's view: Obese cow's a mammoth dinosaur!!!
(by Maurice Goddard)


US woman aims to become world's heaviest = I sum: Sow dreams to become leviathan-sow
(by Aronas Pinchas)

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US woman aims to become world's heaviest = Cow smiles: "Deem a show! It's a bum, over a ton!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Who'd want to bag these royal oddballs for in-laws?

(Daily Mail)
Crowds watch the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, in London October 4, 2010. The United States and Britain warned their citizens on Sunday of an increased risk of terrorist attacks in Europe, with Washington saying al Qaeda might target transport infrastructure.  REUTERS/Luke MacGregor (REUTERS - Tags: CRIME LAW POLITICS CONFLICT)

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Who'd want to bag these royal oddballs for in-laws? = Well, what a goal! Only odd Brits who are daft snobs?
(by Maurice Goddard)

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Huge volcanic blast spurs more Indonesians to flee

(Yahoo! News)
Villagers from Wukirsari village in Sleman, near the ancient city of Yogyakarta, November 4, 2010, watch as Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spewing out towering clouds of hot gas and debris. Mount Merapi has killed at least 42 people since it began erupting on October 26 and more than 70,000 people have been displaced, according to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Board.  REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA - Tags: DISASTER ENVIRONMENT)

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Mount Merapi, Indonesia = Is one main mad eruption!
(by Adie Pena)

Obama Invites Republican Leaders to Dinner

(The New York Times)
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a meeting with members of his cabinet at the White House in Washington November 4, 2010.   REUTERS/Joshua Roberts  (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)

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Obama invites Republican leaders to dinner = "In eve celebration, brain-dead Mrs Palin's *OUT*!"


Obama invites Republican leaders to dinner = O! Brainier Beaten Dude in Social Lament. RSVP.
(by Maurice Goddard)

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Feast Your Eyes On World's Biggest Choc Bar

(Sky News)
Chocolate

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Feast Your Eyes On World's Biggest Choc Bar = Gobbling a few, secures tooth's sorry decay!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Brown's history, personality lead to victory

(Los Angeles Times)
Democratic candidate for California Governor Jerry Brown turns to his wife Anne Gust Brown, after delivering his victory speech at his election night rally in Oakland, California November 2, 2010, after defeating Republican challenger Meg Whitman. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith (UNITED STATES - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS)

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Brown's history, personality lead to victory = Old, starry politician very noteworthy boss
(by Aronas Pinchas)