In a social media world, people still seek meaty news

(The New Zealand Herald)

Photo: Butch Lebo

In a social media world, people still seek meaty news = We like disasters, dilemmas, an election, a lowly Pope....

(by Julian Lofts)

UK unveils new pound coin to fight fraud

(CNN)


The UK unveils new pound coin to fight fraud = Oh, I would prevent fake funding; it's uncouth!

(by Rosie Perera)

Big Bang Discovery Opens Doors to the "Multiverse"

(National Geographic)

Photo: Carl Jones

Big Bang Discovery Opens Doors to the "Multiverse" = Hi! So vast specter beyond, our minds boggle over it!

(by Maurice Goddard)

Russia's Vladimir Putin recognises Crimea as nation

(BBC)

Photo: DonkeyHotey

Russia's Vladimir Putin recognises Crimea as nation = Grim antisocial rat is supreme in invasion's crusade

(by Maurice Goddard)

The end is nigh - NASA study

(The New Zealand Herald)

Photo: elycefeliz

The end is nigh - NASA study = Unsheathing sad destiny

(by Julian Lofts)

World's most expensive socks

(The New Zealand Herald)

Photo: Harrys of London

World's most expensive socks = Ms swops doeskin 'Cervelt' sox

(by Julian Lofts)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)