Wordsmith.org : the magic of words

Friday, March 14, 2014

LEGO computer keyboard is stacks of fun

(Digital Spy)


LEGO computer keyboard is stacks of fun = Smudgier, OK typefaces; a block font ours
(by Robert Jordan)

Thursday, March 13, 2014

The World's Oldest Crown

(The New Yorker)
Photo: Israel Antiquities Authority


The World's Oldest Crown = Crowned worthless dolt?
(by Julian Lofts)

Found The World's Oldest Crown = Throne follows studded crown
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Doubletalk of the month

(Language Log)
)

Doubletalk of the month = Deft that hokum be, no? LOL
(by Robert Jordan)

Caribbean nations prepare demand for slavery reparations

(The Guardian)
Art: Hailey E. Herrera


Caribbean nations prepare demand for slavery reparations = Yipee! Africans do prosper and torment a barbarian enslaver
(by Julian Lofts)

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Go offline for 'National Day of Unplugging'

(CNN)
Photo: Adam Walker Cleaveland


The National Day of Unplugging = Had fun online; got a guilty pang.
(by Rosie Perera)

Pink Pigeon Spotted In Darlington (Pictures)

(Huffington Post)
Photo: Nick Veitch


Pink Pigeon Spotted In Darlington (Pictures) = Don't top pigs pied in Gloucester (Prank innit?)
(by Robert Jordan)

China to fight pollution with drones

(CNN)
Photo: Times Asi


China declares "war on pollution" = How? Call in drones to clean up air.
(by Rosie Perera)

Friday, March 7, 2014

Pistorius tried to revive Steenkamp, says neighbour

(Mail & Guardian)
Photo: Lwp Kommunikáció


Pistorius tried to revive Steenkamp, says neighbour = Triage improvised... strike unresponsive shot beauty!
(by Mark McNamara)

Early treatment 'cures' second US HIV-positive baby

(BBC)
Photo: Sean Dreilinger


Early treatment 'cures' second US HIV-positive baby = Bravo! Men use a synthetic discovery. It's reputable.
(by Julian Lofts)

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Animal protein-rich diets could be as harmful to health as smoking

(One News Page)
Photo: plumandjello


Protein-rich diet could be as harmful to health as smoking = Mad choice! Horrid slaughter puts kibosh on animal fettle.
(by Robert Jordan)

People should cut their sugar intake to just six teaspoons a day, says World Health Organisation

(Daily Mail)
Photo: Robert


People should cut their sugar intake to just six teaspoons a day, says World Health Organisation = As shot, all Indian cooks dash to shout: "Hold up! To apply Jaggery as a sweetener is extra nutritious!"
(by Maurice Goddard)

Nepal says litterbugs not welcome on Everest

(3News)
Photo: Didrik Johnck


Nepal says litterbugs not welcome on Everest = Genteel climbers leave waste upon stony tors
(by Julian Lofts)

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

David Cameron 'shocked' by allegations against aide

(BBC)
Photo: Number 10


David Cameron 'shocked' by allegations against aide = Is a bloody deviant saga: Rock had clandestine image
(by Jason Lofts)

Monday, March 3, 2014

Slavery is a violent and cruel trade that the world must finally stamp out

(The Guardian)
Photo: Leeds Museum


Slavery is a violent and cruel trade that the world must finally stamp out = And racists idly omit Northup ("Twelve Years a Slave") told a truthful lament
(by Julian Lofts)

World rounds on Russia over Crimea push

(Financial Times)
Photo: Alexander Komlik


World rounds on Russia over Crimea push = Oh Man! Suspicious red warlords overrun!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Schapelle Corby: I'm not free

(Stuff.co.nz)
Photo: publik16


Schapelle Corby: I'm not free = Comely prisoner left beach
(by Julian Lofrs)

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Pistorius family close ranks ahead of trial

(TVNZ)
Photo: David Ian Roberts


Pistorius family close ranks ahead of trial = A pity our Oscar killed her - fatalism's so naif
(by Julian Lofts)

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Miss. Man, Declared Dead, Wakes Up in Body Bag at Funeral Home

(ABC News)
Photo: CREDITS


Miss. Man, Declared Dead, Wakes Up in Body Bag at Funeral Home = Dumb fluke drama awed! Can be he'd no Pearly Gates' admission?
(by Maurice Goddard)

Putin ready to invade Ukraine, troops seize Crimea

(Reuters)
Photo: DonkeyHotey


Russian troops invade Ukraine = Run, Putin raids Kiev's area soon!
(by Aronas Pinchas)

Friday, February 28, 2014

Chicago: A man walks into a bar ... with a tiger

(CNN)

Chicago: A man walks into a bar ... with a tiger = Has a whim to grab a winter cocktail...again!

Chicago: A man walks into a bar with a tiger cub = Wager: A lunatic with a cat, or a magic Hobbs kin?
(by Dharam)

Chicago: A man walks into a bar ... with a tiger = Wait: a maraschino ok, with a Bengal ... tragic
[Bengal Tiger recipe]
(by Robert Jordan)