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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Miss Universe puts foot in it at Taj Mahal

(The New Zealand Herald)
Olivia Culpo, Miss USA at Korto Momolu NYFW SS13
Photo: kortomomolu


Miss Universe puts foot in it at Taj Mahal = Just a shameful vain promo. It taints site.
(by Julian Lofts)

Miss Universe puts foot in it at Taj Mahal = Tut-tuts! It's a shrine of love! I'm in pajamas
(by Robert Jordan)

Air travel etiquette: for a start, wear deodorant

(Brisbane Times)
Untitled
Photo: nnnnox


Air travel etiquette: for a start, wear deodorant = Retaliate over odour... a Qantas twitterer farted!
(by Mark McNamara)

Chelsea Manning: I'm no 'pacifist'

(Salon)
Chelsea Manning mural
Photo: CREDITS


Chelsea Manning remarked: "I am not a pacifist" = An AC-DC female: "I'm 'transparent-ish', OK!" Imagine!
(by Jason Lofts)

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

New Japan tourism campaign launches

(Travelbite)
Do(g)scene
Photo: m-louis


New Japanese tourism campaign is launched = [Ed.: Glance at Japan map: sushi, rice wine 'n' sumo!]
(by Jason Lofts)

Janet Yellen nominated by Obama as head of US Federal Reserve

(The Guardian)
Photo: Wikimedia


Janet Yellen nominated by Obama as head of US Federal Reserve = Fed veteran for leader? Able, unabashed J is a steal! 'Money, money...'
(by Jason Lofts)

Mark 'Chopper' Read Obituary

(The Guardian)
RIP Uncle Chop Chop! :(
Photo: Ken Ku-Chih


Mark 'Chopper' Read Obituary = Oh, rape, murder, riot, payback
(by Julian Lofts)

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Malala symbol of hope a year on

(The New Zealand Herald)
Malala Yousafzai, Youth advocate for Education, in New York
Photo: GlobalPartnership for Education


Malala symbol of hope a year on = A parable of some holy anomaly
(by Julian Lofts)

Dozens play chess to defy crackdown

(MSN News)
Washington Square Park Chess
Photo: jshyun


Dozens play chess to defy crackdown = Cops' safety zone's drawn - oddly: check?
(by Robert Jordan)

Who is the Yale 'Poopetrator'? Somebody is Defecating on Students' Clothing in Laundry Room at Yale University

(The International Business Times)
Photo: Wikimedia


Who Is The Yale 'Poopetrator'? Somebody is Defecating on Students' Clothing in Laundry Room at Yale University = Yes, what a shitty thing to do on purpose in college dormitory. Faeculent vandalism, urination. Yes, so deter boy!
(by Julian Lofts)

Malala Yousafzai brings fear and loathing to her home town

(The Daily Telegraph)
Photo: Wikimedia


Malala Yousafzai brings fear and loathing to her home town = O, what animal shot her? Amazed young girl's no fear of Taliban!
(by Jason Lofts)

Assad's diplomatic luck could run out as Syria killing continues

(Financial Times)
Photo: Wikimedia


Assad's diplomatic luck could run out as Syria killing continues = Guy's ill, and skunk's a stupid satanic callous idiotic cruel moron!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Monday, October 7, 2013

England must qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil or face the threat of sinking into depression

(The Daily Telegraph)
Leo Messi Vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Photo: Cless


England must qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil or face the threat of sinking into depression = "First naturalize Messi, Ronaldo, Buffon, Kahn. Quit letting in goals. Defend worthily. Score" - Chipper fan
(by Julian Lofts)

The oceans are heating, acidifying and choking

(New Scientist)
Ocean
Illustration: AnnetteCS


The oceans are heating, acidifying and choking = A frightening icy end in a giant eco-shock ahead?
(by Maurice Goddard)

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Canterbury cathedral invites girls to audition for first female choir

(The Guardian)
Choristers at Christmas, Canterbury Cathedral
Photo: Chris Beckett


Canterbury cathedral invites girls to audition for first female choir = Brilliant! Another claim for the victorious Suffragettes; I did near cry
(by Robert Jordan)

The Icelandic Food Scene Goes Beyond Rotten Shark

(Zester Daily)
les dents de l'amère
Photo: Pixelicus


The Icelandic food scene goes beyond its rotten shark = Season the dodgy Bottlenose carrion, it's chickenfeed
(by Robert Jordan)

Putin lights Olympic flame for Sochi on Red Square

(Yahoo! Sports)
IMG_3570
Photo: dionysisk


Putin lights Olympic flame for Sochi on Red Square = Pres. (leading quasi-chief, no?) lit torch from Olympus
(by Aronas Pinchas)

President Obama open to Washington Redskins name change

(NFL)
Washington Redskins helmet
Photo: Keith Allison


President Obama is open to name change for Washington Redskins team = 'Nomen est omen'. Moniker of WASP racists? Hopi aghast, angered, banned it.
(by Jason Lofts)

Mugged by a Mug Shot Online

(The New York Times)
Mugshot of the Day
Photo: Raquel Baranow


Mugged by a Mug Shot Online = I'm naughty - snub me. Googled!
(by Robert Jordan)

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Dozens convicted in Marbella corruption scandal

(BBC)
Marbella, Plaza de los Naranjos
Art: Luis Ruiz


Dozens are convicted in corruption scandal in Marbella = Brazen criminals collude and connive. Carted to a prison!
(by Jason Lofts)

Spanish resort of Marbella = O, help, smart arses rob 'n' fail!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Apple Products Thriving Two Years After Steve Jobs' Death

(KUGN590)
Steve Jobs Tribute Haiku
Photo: aforgrave


Apple Products Thriving Two Years After Steve Jobs' Death = The past top forward iPad genius rests. That clever, by Jove!
(by Maurice Goddard)