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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Andy Williams dead at 84: 'Moon River' crooner loses battle with bladder cancer

(New York Daily News)
Andy Williams, 84
Photo: Roadsidepictures

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The singer Andy Williams has died of bladder cancer = An adored star's life harshly ended. 'Big C' claimed win.
(by Tony Crafter)

British soldier gives birth at Afghanistan's Camp Bastion

(The Journal)
US Marine with Royal Marines at Sangin, Afghanistan
Photo: Defence Images

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The British Army = My hastier birth
(by Chris Sturdy)

Monday, September 24, 2012

Fresh anti-Islam film protests in Muslim countries

(BBC)
Innocence Of Networks
Illustration: DonkeyHotey

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The anti-Islam film protests = Faith seems still important
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Amish leader convicted of hate crimes in beard attacks

(CNN)
Gay Amish Couple
Photo: Travis S.

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Amish leader convicted in beard attacks = Bad hair cleaver intended a most sick act
(by Rosie Perera)

Giant snails seized at airport

(MSN News)
Giant Snail  At The London Wetland Centre, Barnes.
Photo: Linwood

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Live giant African snails were seized at Scotland airport = No win! Escargots placed in transit leave a fair-sized trail
(by Robert Jordan)

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Secret Video: Romney Tells Millionaire Donors What He REALLY Thinks of Obama Voters

(Mother Jones)
Meet-Brad-of-the-47-percent
Photo: Batai

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Mitt Romney's secret video = Verity: I detest commoners
(by Rosie Perera)

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

New Demotic Dictionary Translates Lives of Ancient Egyptians

(The New York Times)
BJ906 Rosetta Stone
Photo: listentoreason

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New dictionary translates the Demotic Egyptian language = It can relate ancient glyph meanings to us today: wadi, egret, ...
(by Rosie Perera)

Monday, September 17, 2012

Romney, Republicans increase attacks on Obama

(CNN)
The Rise of Mitt's DeGeneration
Illustration: PIX-JOCKEY

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Romney, Republicans increase attacks on Obama = A concern. Ape Mitt smears Barack in loony abuse!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Should you really dress little girls in leopard-skin bikinis, Liz? Actress accused of sexualising youngsters with bikini range

(Daily Mail)
little bikini at the fountain
Photo: ivoryelephantphotography

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Must anyone really dress their little girls now in a leopard-skin bikini? Liz, an actress, is accused of sexualising youngsters with the skimpy bikini range = I recall a pitiful sixties itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, silly polka-dot design causing rank embarrassment. All scorn, shirk anguish; rethink downsizing yours!
(by Robert Jordan)

Friday, September 14, 2012

Richard III's remains: Leicester car park dug up

(BBC)
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Richard the third's lost remains: i.e. a Leicester car park is dug up = It's murder disputing all Shakespeare's rather acidic rhetoric
(by Robert Jordan)

Royal fury as nude pictures of Kate Middleton hit newsstands in Paris

(The Herald Sun)
Kate Middleton
Photo: Nuwandalice

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Royal fury as nude pictures of Kate Middleton hit newsstands in Paris = William's torn red and pissed off at such a sneaky, petty, rude intrusion!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Lessons from the 'World's Ugliest Woman': 'Stop Staring and Start Learning'

(Yahoo!)
Photo: Lizzie Velasquez's website

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"The World's Ugliest Woman" = Mutant? Worse! God's will, eh
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Thursday, September 13, 2012

McDonald's to include calorie counts on menu boards, but will that deter diners?

(CNN)
McDonald's Barbie
Photo: Thomas Hawk

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McDonald's to add calorie info to menus = O! A lad's mom concluded dinner is too fat
(by Rosie Perera)

Number of breweries tops 1,000

(The Berwick Advertiser)
Brewery Het Anker, Mechelen (c)www.milo-profi.be
Photo: visitflanders

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Number of breweries now tops one thousand = Beaten numb? Oh fine, sup to drown sorrow, see?
(by Robert Jordan)

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Plans for 9/11 museum at Ground Zero back on track after budget row, says Mayor

(Daily Mail)
Looking Inside the 9/11 Museum: Two Tridents
Photo: IslesPunkFan

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A September Eleventh Museum at Ground Zero in NYC = Men sculptured the memory zone: US bet "Never again!"
(by Rosie Perera)

Not just a pretty face: modern men prefer women with brains rather than beauty

(Daily Mail)
Beauty & Brains Pin-Up Girl Embroidery Hoop Art
Photo: Hey Paul Studios

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Not just a pretty face: modern men prefer women with brains rather than beauty = Better marry content, than repent. Thus endue, my fat wife has major brain power!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Monday, September 10, 2012

Lose Your Pants, No Second Chance

(Time)
Photo: Rob Hooft

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Bank of America employee fired for mooning boss = Bare skin means no more office for me. Apology bid?
(by Rosie Perera)

Firing people will be made easier, new business minister says

(The Daily Telegraph)
You're Fired!
Photo: billypalooza

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Firing people will be made easier, new business minister says = Wise sensible daring measure! I'll fire my inept boss in a sweep!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Sunday, September 9, 2012

'Stoptober' stop-smoking campaign launched in England

(BBC)
Photo: NHS

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'Stoptober' stop-smoking campaign launched in England = Condemning clean-up op? Strike a light! Stop and ban smog!
(by Robert Jordan)

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Stoptober anti-smoking campaign launched by Government

(The Daily Telegraph)
darkening my horizon...
Photo: looking4poetry

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Stoptober anti-smoking campaign launched by Government = Damn smoking by repeating lung cancer photos on TV, I'm beat!
(by Maurice Goddard)