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Friday, March 21, 2014

The World's Most Ethical Companies

(Forbes)
Photo: vanhookc


The World's Most Ethical Companies = Who steal, lie, cheat, con midst romps
(by Julian Lofts)

Sellotape Selfies Are So Hot Right Now

(Huffington Post)
Photo: Felipe Nogs


Sellotape Selfies Are So Hot Right Now = Teenagers are foolish; it's swell! (photo*)

Sellotape Selfies Are So Hot Right Now = Satire: foolish teenagers ... swell (photo*)
(by Robert Jordan)

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Smithsonian collaborates with paleontologist team to reveal new large, feathered dinosaur

(Science Codex)
Photo: Wikimedia


Smithsonian Institute collaborates with paleontologist team to reveal new large, feathered dinosaur = "The elite Oviraptosaur fossils aren't a casual neo-bantamweight!" tweeted a droll eminent ornithologist
(by Julian Lofts)

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

North Dakota wants you: Seeks to fill 20,000 jobs

(CNN)

North Dakota Economic Development Foundation = And then ten men did come up to look for a vocation.
(by Rosie Perera)

Mick Jagger's Girlfriend L'Wren Scott Found Dead in New York Apartment

(Rolling Stone)
Photo: Zennie Abraham


Mick's girlfriend, the fashion designer L'Wren Scott, is found dead in New York = Then we worry and think sick friend of famed Rolling Stones' singer suicided
(by Julian Lofts)

New pound coin designed to combat counterfeiting

(BBC)
Photo: The Royal Mint


New pound coin's designed to combat counterfeiting = Noticing umpteen-sided, two faced Osborne counting
(by Robert Jordan)

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)

Monday, March 17, 2014

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)

Friday, March 14, 2014

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)

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)
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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)