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Friday, September 20, 2013

Hong Kong couple jailed for torturing maid who was 'forced to wear diaper'

(Reuters)
Woman in Jail
Photo: Curtis Gregory Perry


Hong Kong couple is jailed for torturing maid who was 'forced to wear a diaper' = Awful wicked pair who harm Indonesian for erotic sport are judged, go to gaol
(by Jason Lofts)

Thursday, September 19, 2013

French moving to ban child beauty pageants: Should we?

(CNN)
30 Inch Crown Winner
Photo: Glitter Girls Pageants


French lawmakers to vote on child beauty pageant ban = What? Parents couldn't market fine baby cleavage?! Oh no!
(by Rosie Perera)

Assad: Syria needs one year to destroy chemical weapons

(BBC)
CHEMICAL ASSAD (Syrial Killer)
Illustration: Roberto Rizzato


Assad: Syria needs one year to destroy chemical weapons = Don't dare to delay! Cease one worry - yes, impeach assassin!
(by Jason Lofts)

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Navy Yard gunman told police he was hearing voices

(The New Zealand Herald)
Washingon Navy Yard Shooting Aaron Alexis Smart Angry Snapped
Photo: zennie62


Navy Yard gunman told police he was hearing voices = Vividly - Leonard Cohen, Amy Winehouse, scat, gang rap....
(by Julian Lofts)

Starbucks to customers: Please don't bring your guns!

(CNN)
The Best Photo Illustration Ever
Illustration: Fuzzy Gerdes


Starbucks to customers: Please don't bring your guns! = Don't succumb to NRA pressure. Gutless "bang!" too risky.
(by Rosie Perera)

Obama suggests tougher checks might have prevented DC shooting

(CNN)
Washingon Navy Yard Shooting Aaron Alexis Smart Angry Snapped
Photo: zennie62


Shocked cracker bought gun? = Tougher background checks!
(by Rosie Perera)

Jurassic Park no closer to reality

(The New Zealand Herald)
Universal - Jurassic Parking
Photo: jeck_crow


Jurassic Park no closer to reality = Raptor clones a joke? Truly a crisis!
(by Julian Lofts)

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Zanzibar arrests 15 acid attack suspects

(BBC)
Map: Wikimedia


Zanzibar police arrest several acid attack suspects = Palaver: Cops seized brazen caustic attackers. Trials?
(by Jason Lofts)

Miss America crowns first Indian American winner, Nina Davuluri

(Los Angeles Times)
2014 Miss America Nina Davuluri dips her toe in the surf
Photo: AgeOwns.com


The Miss America Nina Davuluri = USA: I value Indians' charm & merit
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Frog photobombs NASA launch

(Yahoo! News)
Frog Photobombs NASA's LADEE Launch
Photo: NASA Goddard


Frog photobombs NASA launch = Flash, bang... upshot carbon, MOO!
(by Robert Jordan)

Monday, September 16, 2013

Virgins' Blood Request By Peking University Cancer Hospital Has Some Seeing Red

(Huffington Post)
Virgin
Photo: Moyan Brenn


Virgins' Blood Request By Peking University Cancer Hospital Has Some Seeing Red = Vampires seek virus antibody result, incensing poor shy "celibates". Go grin, eh! QED.
(by Julian Lofts)

Miss America Nina Davuluri brushes off racist criticism

(The Guardian)

So, Miss America Nina Davuluri brushed off racist criticism! = Beautiful Indian "Dr" is victorious. Racism schism mars farce!
(by Jason Lofts)

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Ronaldo renews contract with Real Madrid

(Yahoo! Sports)
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal 2010
Illustration: tsevis


Ronaldo to renew his contract with Spain's Real Madrid = Soccer's horrid Lothario airs plan: didn't want new team
(by Jason Lofts)

Take the Gun, Eat the Cannoli

(Huffington Post)

Take the Gun, Eat the Cannoli = Haunting tea cake telethon
(by Robert Jordan)

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Baby Elephant Cries For 5 Hours After Mom Attacks, Rejects Him

(Huffington Post)

Baby Elephant Cries For Five Hours After Mom Attacks, Rejects Him = A joyless birth - Mum's a bitch. Forever a most effete pink character
(by Julian Lofts)

Meet the world's poshest pets

(The Daily Express)
mi sitio de trabajo, Madrid
Illustration: johanesj


Meet the poshest pets of the world = Howls of protest: heed the tempest
(by Robert Jordan)

Atlantic balloonist falls short

(MSN News)

Photo: clusterballoon.com

Atlantic balloonist falls shortish = Fanatic hasn’t lost it or his balls, lol
(by Robert Jordan)

Syria weapons agreement a 'significant step' - Hague

(BBC)
Meeting on Syria
Photo: United Nations


Syrian arms deal a 'significant step' declares Foreign Minister Hague = Russia agreed, partly limiting sentence: If more carnage, finish Assad!
(by Jason Lofts)

America's Cup : Sir Ben Ainslie's Oracle Team trail Team NZ

(BBC)
America's Cup - Team USA
Photo: ant0ine


Team Oracle = A latecomer
(by Julian Lofts)

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Falling pants foil robbery at Queen of the Universe Shrine

(News13)
how to deter masked robbers
Photo: Pierre LaScott


Falling pants foil robbery at Queen of the Universe Shrine = Buffoon's plan in "brief" reversal there. Quit stealing, honey!
(by Rosie Perera)