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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Scout leader uses anagrams to fundraise

(ShelterBox)
Cultureel Festival Baarn 2011
Photo: SjoerdvW

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ShelterBox story: Scout leader uses anagrams to fundraise. = Chris Sturdy's (Dux) best mates are also a generous lot, no fear!
(by Chris Sturdy)

Alien invaders threaten Antarctic fringes

(BBC)
Antarctic: Grass and penguins
Photo: WOUW

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Alien invaders threaten Antarctic fringes = An ant grins: "Ice retreats and life can thrive!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Cherie Blair's attack on 'selfish' men who are more likely to spend money on themselves

(Daily Mail)
OECD 50th Anniversary Forum
Photo: OECD

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Cherie Blair's attack on 'selfish' men who are more likely to spend money on themselves. = Loser? Cheek! Employment levels are down - Tony’s make cash, other British families none!
(by Robert Jordan)

World powers offer to restart nuclear negotiations with Iran

(Los Angeles Times)
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Photo: marsmet544

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Nuclear negotiations with Iran = No cure in isolating Tehran? Wait!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Russia goes to the polls amid allegations of corruption

(The Daily Telegraph)
Vladimir Putin - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 2009
Photo: World Economic Forum

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Russia goes to the polls amid allegations of corruption = Hi! Craftier amoral sod loots! Putin's sole goal: Putin's ego!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Friday, March 2, 2012

So grand, so gentle: wind technology in tune with the natural world

(The Guardian)
Windmills and Sailboats on the Ocean
Photo: C.G.P. Grey

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So grand, so gentle: wind technology in tune with the natural world = Down to earth and not unsighted clean energy, will light our towns
(by Maurice Goddard)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

UK Cops Warned Under-Wire Bras Could be Dangerous

(NBC Chicago)
White 3
Photo: eatmorechips

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The Police in Britain Stated That Under-Wire Bras Could be Dangerous, OK? = And Rather Suicidal Work Out Pounding the Beat in a Steel Ribbed Corset!
(by Robert Jordan)

Queen to open London Games and Paralympics

(Reuters)
Queen Elizabeth II
Photo: The British Monarchy

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Queen to open London Games and Paralympics = Queen ma'am can! Old propped gal's soon ninety!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Costa Allegra passengers face uncomfortable three days without power

(The Daily Telegraph)
Corfu Island, Greece (34)
Photo: JorgeBRAZIL

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Costa Allegra passengers face uncomfortable three days without power = Off course, all do agree: "We're happy brute scalawag Schettino's not master!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Oscar's aging audience: Time to shake up the academy?

(Los Angeles Times)
oscars academy awards
Photo: chickpokipsie

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Oscar's aging audience: Time to shake up the academy? = Cheesy outdated pics is a huge racket, egomania, man!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Meryl Streep takes third career Oscar

(Reuters)
The Oscars 2012: The Show
Photo: Beacon Radio

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Meryl Streep takes the third career Oscar = Report: Academy likes hers act, the rest err
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Monday, February 27, 2012

Santorum: Obama is 'a snob' because he wants 'everybody in America to go to college'

(Washington Post)
Santorum Drops By Iowa State Fair
Photo: Talk Radio News Service

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Obama is 'a snob' = I'm ass, a baboon
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Lord Lucan sensation: He DID escape to Africa and could still be alive, his brother claims

(The Daily Mirror)
Photo: Wikipedia

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Lord 'Lucky' Lucan may still be alive, so his brother claims. = Also likely liberal cohorts subtly saved criminal chum.
(by Robert Jordan)

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Taco Bell Unveils 'Live Mas' Slogan, Says Adios To 'Think Outside The Bun'

(Huffington Post)
Pick Your Poison
Photo: Scott Ableman

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Taco Bell Unveils 'Live Mas' Slogan, Says Adios To 'Think Outside The Bun' = A handy value, so visit...but look into its salt, MSG, and insoluble cheese!
(by Dharam Khalsa)

'US believes Iran not trying to build nuclear bomb'

(YnetNews)
Iran nuclear missile
Illustration: AslanMedia

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'US believes Iran not trying to build nuclear bomb' = Obviously, unblest America returning to be blind
(by Aronas Pinchas)

After Debate, Santorum Finds Himself on the Defensive

(The New York Times)
Santorum Drops By Iowa State Fair
Photo: Talk Radio News Service

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After Debate, Santorum Finds Himself on the Defensive = Amid the evil, he is better famed for stuff and nonsense!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Marie Colvin Killed in Homs - targeted by Syrian Army

(Daily Kos)
Marie Colvin
Photo: biscator's

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The Sunday Times foreign correspondent, Marie Colvin = Death comes from note sent during Syrian violence, RIP
(by Chris Sturdy)

Homer Simpson's favourite drink Duff beer goes on sale in the UK

(Metro)
Duff Beer
Photo: PhotoBlog

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Homer Simpson's favourite drink Duff beer goes on sale in Britain = Deserve a tin? For me, first look for a pub remaining in business... Doh!
(by Robert Jordan)

Hitler's secret photos reveal Nazi leader's vanity

(The Daily Telegraph)
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Hitler's secret photos reveal Nazi leader's vanity = He's rated Earth's looniest crazy villain pest ever!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Heston to cook test-tube burger

(MSN News)
Heston Blumenthal
Photo: Ratamala

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Heston to cook a test-tube burger = the best surrogate bun etc. too -- ok?
(by Robert Jordan)