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Friday, February 7, 2014

Dieudonne acquitted over video on killer of French Jew

(BBC)
Photo: Alexandre Hervaud


Dieudonne acquitted in French case = One racist feud quenched in an edict
(by Jason Lofts)

German minister calls for sanctions threat against Ukraine

(The Guardian)
Photo: World Economic Forum


German minister calls for sanctions threat against Ukraine = Angela Merkel trusts an anarchic state. Is firm - "No rationings!"
(by Julian Lofts)

Coffee can make women's breasts smaller: Swedish study

(The Local)
Photo: Marc Falardeau


Coffee can make women's breasts smaller: Swedish study = Re: Caffeine makes women's chests less busty - a mad world!
(by Julian Lofts)

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Hundreds of thousands without power after Northeast storm

(Reuters)
Photo: Canadian Pacific


Hundreds of thousands without any power after Northeast storm = Foot of snow shut us down. Homes under threat. Tarry in death traps?
(by Jason Lofts)

Prostitute museum opens in Amsterdam

(Brisbane Times)
Photo: Red Light Secrets


Prostitute museum opens in Amsterdam = Pimp's mementos: not true Marie Tussaud
(by Mark McNamara)

Prostitute museum opens in Amsterdam = Menu: It summed a strumpet's operations
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Rats bigger than sheep could roam earth one day

(Zee News)
Photo: Scott


Rats bigger than sheep could roam earth one day = Yeah! Goliath rodents' brute hordes can rampage!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Feds Warn Russian Flights About Toothpaste Bombs

(NBC News)
Photo: Pieter van Marion


Feds Warn Russian Planes About Toothpaste Bombs = USA's stunt stopped an Aeroflot wash-basin bomber
(by Mark McNamara)

TfL Tube strike

(MSN News)
Graphic: Jeremy Waite


TfL Tube strike = It left bus trek
(by Robert Jordan)

Internet Explorer Continues To Gain Browser Market Share

(Microsoft News)
Photo: Hash Milhan


Microsoft Internet Explorer = Moron's free explicit torrent
(by Jason Lofts)

Carroll's early bath...but Webster's in it after ending 250-mile charity run at Upton Park

(Daily Mail)
Photo: Wikimedia


Sky's Charlie Webster completes a charity run for Women's Aid = Nice surprise for West Ham's Andy Carroll. Ice bath? Ok, my sweet!
(by Chris Sturdy)

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Russia in the limelight as Olympic games near

(Washington Post)
Photo: Stefan Krasowski


Russia in the limelight as Olympic games near = Putin is miming Sochi stage rehearsal lamely
(by Jason Lofts)

What Pete Seeger Taught Me About Activism

(Mother Jones)
Photo: kooky


What Pete Seeger Taught Me About Activism = Taught peace-time message but hit war vote
(by Mark McNamara)

Monday, February 3, 2014

The glacier which may have sunk the Titanic is now moving at record speeds

(The Irish Independent)
Photo: Christine Zenino


The glacier which may have sunk the Titanic is now moving at record speeds = Which deviled way? Monster thick treacherous menace to ships navigating!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Farrow claims 'untrue,' 'disgraceful,' Allen says

(The New Zealand Herald)
Illustration: Luke Siemens


Farrow claims 'untrue,' 'disgraceful,' Allen says = "Incest rumors?" I guffaw "Alas, Dylan's real cruel!"
(by Julian Lofts)

Stars pay tribute to actor Philip Seymour Hoffman

(BBC)
Photo: Justin Hoch


Stars pay tribute to actor Philip Seymour Hoffman = By this, a RIP rose up to triumphant lofty Oscar fame
(by Maurice Goddard)

Sochi Has Been Poisoning Stray Dogs Before The Olympics

(Yahoo!)
Graphic: Giga Paitchadze


Sochi Has Been Poisoning Stray Dogs Before The Olympics = Ooh, shaggy species of canines do horribly bite spotsmen!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Philip Seymour Hoffman dead

(Stuff.co.nz)
Caricature: Ben Northern


Philip Seymour Hoffman dead = Unhappy mood framed his life
(by Julian Lofts)

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Florida Teacher Accused of Being Drunk at School Fights to Keep Job

(Yahoo! News)
Photo: Jürgen Fauth


Teacher Erin Cougill = Lecture (hic!)... Gin or ale?
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Saturday, February 1, 2014

'Girl with a Pearl Earring' creates stir in Italy

(Yahoo! News)
Art: Mike Baker


Dutch Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" = Painter drew juvenile gal. He airs her strong charm.
(by Aronas Pinchas)

The First Step to World Peace

(Huffington Post)
Photo: Vinoth Chandar


The First Step to World Peace = "Stop the war!" I reflected, "Stop!"
(by Julian Lofts)