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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Medical mistakes kill hundreds in Queensland

(Brisbane Times)
"Beware of Quack Doctors"
Photo: Courtarro


Medical mistakes kill hundreds in Queensland = Dunderhead quacks let in... ills link man's demise.
(by Mark McNamara)

Health of oceans 'declining fast'

(BBC)
Dream Team
Photo: Hani Amir


Health of oceans 'declining fast' = Fish challenged in sea. Fact - o, not?
(by Jason Lofts)

Government Furloughs Begin Due to Congressional Impasse

(Bloomberg)
U.S. Government Shutdown
Photo: NASA


Government Furloughs Begin Due to Congressional Impasse = Enough undoing! Pres. Obama must feel Congress is revolting!
(by Dharam Khalsa)

Simpsons producers to kill off one of their main characters this season

(The Daily Express)
Photo: Wikimedia


The Simpsons producers to kill off one of their main characters this season, ah! = Selma, (smokes); Otto, (hits); Apu's coffin; oh, Edna fits! RIP. Correct Sherri? Nelson HA HA!
(by Robert Jordan)

Jury rejects Jackson wrongful death lawsuit

(Yahoo! News)
Michael Jackson: A colorful portrait
Art: Charis Tsevis


Jury rejects Jackson wrongful death lawsuit = Clan Jacko felt it was unjust or "why judge errs..."
(by Julian Lofts)

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The Simpsons: major character is to be killed off and here are the suspects

(MSN)
Simpsons Portraits
Art: Christopher Woo


One major Simpsons' character is to be killed off and here are the suspects = Moe's apt; Carl's off? Lisa, (neat!); Jasper's crock; Ned, is it? Burns, (tee-hee!); Homer D'OH!
(by Robert Jordan)

Iran parliament endorses Rouhani's diplomatic gambit

(Reuters)
Dr. Hassan Rouhani, President of Iran on September 26, 2013
Photo: Asia Society


Iran's parliament endorses Rouhani's diplomatic gambit = Astounding presidential aplomb! Mirth soars in America
(by Jason Lofts)

Astronaut Makes Toy Dinosaur In Space

(Huffington Post)
Stuffed Dinosaur Toy
Photo: NASA


Astronaut Makes Toy Dinosaur In Space = A synoptic namesake - I, Astrodontaurus
(by Robert Jordan)

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

What are the chances? Bobby stunned after finding Lego lookalike with same collar number

(The Daily Express)


What are the chances? Bobby stunned after finding Lego lookalike with same collar number = UK thrown offbeat answer: the cosmetically enhanced Ukrainian Barbie doll boggles them
(by Robert Jordan)

Princess Diana 'murder': Witness returns

(The Daily Express)
Diana's 1st night ff
Photo: olebrat


Princess Diana 'murder:' witness returns = Runner twists as Merc in underpass ride
(by Robert Jordan)

Monday, September 30, 2013

Amanda Knox back on trial for Kercher murder in Italy

(Reuters)
Amanda Knox reacts at the announce of the verdict of her appeal trial in the Meredith Kercher' murder
Photo: Beacon Radio


Amanda Knox back on trial for Kercher murder in Italy = Errant 'Foxy' - homicidal maniac or banal drunk trekker?
(by Julian Lofts)

Train Runs Over Couple Having Sex On Railroad Tracks In Ukraine

(Huffington Post)
Day 371: It's Cool to Fake Romances
Photo: amanky


Train Runs Over Couple Having Sex On Railroad Tracks In Ukraine = Drunk pair craving sexual intercourse... Ivan (hears train): "LOOK... NO!!!"
(by Jason Lofts)

Everyone's Talking About Lorde -- Here's What You Need To Know

(Popsugar)
Lorde
Illustration: Jem Yoshioka


Ella Yelich-O'Connor, better known as Lorde, a pop singer from New Zealand = Bellows nascent electropop diarrhea in forlorn key. Amazon legend now.
(by Julian Lofts)

Drama Behind City Opera

(The Wall Street Journal)
candide new york city opera
Photo: Andre Stoeriko


Drama Behind City Opera = NYCO aria: "Hm, debt repaid?"
(by Jason Lofts)

Yahya Jammeh, Gambian President, Attacks LGBT Community In Shocking UN Address

(Huffington Post)
President of Gambia Addresses General Assembly
Photo: United Nations


Yahya Jammeh, Gambian President = I'm bananas? Jee! - H'm gay pride, my hat!
(by Robert Jordan)

Asterix the hero goes back into battle

(The Independent)


Asterix the hero goes back into battle = That cheekiest strong Obelix ate boar
(by Julian Lofts)

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Inflatable G*y Best Friend: Why Does Tesco Think 'Gay' Is A Dirty Word?

(Huffington Post)
Tesco’s New Gay Best Friend Loves To Get Blown Hey ladies and super cool straight dudes who might be questioning their sexuality, ever wanted a gay best friend? You know, someone to teach you the difference between reading and shade, or keep you away from
Photo: Best Movies Ever News


Inflatable G*y Best Friend: Why Does Tesco Think 'Gay' Is A Dirty Word? = Wordy H*ffington boys deciding asterisk's a little A - they'd be wary
(by Robert Jordan)

Volkswagen say 'Bye, bye' to camper vans

(The Daily Express)
Camper on the Beach
Photo: Andy Wilson


Volkswagen said bye-bye to camper vans = Kombi vans days gone; VW Beetle cars pay
(by Robert Jordan)

It's not New Zealand's cup, but they're still our boats

(The New Zealand Herald)
Oracle Team USA beats New Zealand in America's Cup race 16
Photo: Steve Rhodes


Core Builders Composites of Warkworth, near Auckland, New Zealand = Know NZers worked for Oracle and win the America's Cup? A bad sellout?
(by Julian Lofts)

Friday, September 27, 2013

Google introduces new 'Hummingbird' search algorithm

(Reuters)

Google introduces new 'Hummingbird' search algorithm = Want THE resourcing humdinger? Hmm, go ogle 'Colibri' ads!
(by Jason Lofts)