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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Paul and Rachel Chandler released by Somali pirates after 388 days

(The Daily Telegraph)
Released British hostages Rachel and Paul Chandler sit at the Presidential palace in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, November 14, 2010. Somali pirates released British couple Paul and Rachel Chandler on Sunday after holding them hostage for more than a year, Somali officials said. Somali pirates kidnapped the retired couple on October 23 last year after hijacking their 38-foot yacht Lynn Rival in the Indian Ocean off Seychelles. REUTERS/Ismail Taxta (SOMALIA - Tags: CRIME LAW SOCIETY POLITICS)

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Paul and Rachel released by the Somalian pirates = Sea tale: A deal buys Chandlers airplane trip home
(by Tony Crafter)

What Alcohol Actually Does to Your Brain and Body

(LifeHacker)
AN ALCOHOL, THYMOL.  THYMOL COLOR ENHANCED

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What Alcohol Actually Does to Your Brain and Body = Tony Blair: "Ah! Oh! Boy! Actually, wonders to a loud cad!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon

(Reuters)
French Prime Minister Francois Fillon, seen in this October 26, 2010 file photo, was reappointed November 14, 2010 to his post the day after he offered the resignation of his government. Fillon retains his postion as prime minister in a government reshuffle on Sunday. Photo taken October 26, 2010.  REUTERS/Charles Platiau/Files (FRANCE - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT)

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French Prime Minister Francois Fillon = Chief can trim frills in pension reform!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Desire in the Twilight of Life

(The Wall Street Journal)
Senior Couple Reading in Bed

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Desire in the Twilight of Life = High relief, if wet, in "Let's do it!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Chinese workers build 15-story hotel in just six days

(Yahoo! News)
2 Cranes Used As Hoisting Apparatus In Construction

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Chinese workers build fifteen-story hotel in just six days = Short, deft job to luxury stylish residences - finis in a week
(by Aronas Pinchas)

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)