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Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Clintons 'were broke' after presidency

(The Guardian)
Photo: Marc Nozell


Clintons 'were broke' after presidency = O, perks of celebrity - screwed an intern!
(by Julian Lofts)

World Custard Pie championships

(Heart)
Photo: Funk Dooby


World Custard Pie championships = Humor's odd! (A Chaplin script swipe).

World Custard Pie championships = Odd swipe at Chaplin's crisp humor
(by Robert Jordan)

Should teams abstain during the World Cup?

(CNN)


Should teams abstain during the World Cup? = Allow intercourse, bathmats, puddings, duh!
(by Julian Lofts)

Scottish Independence referendum 100 days to go

(The Edinburgh Reporter)
Photo: Cams


Scots in/out referendum - should Scotland be an independent country = London cuts / oil dependence - shunned by tartan curio's freedom stunt?
(by Greig Templeton)

Fasting for three days can regenerate entire immune system, study finds

(The Daily Telegraph)
Photo: Helga Weber


Fasting for three days can regenerate entire immune system, study finds = Free fitness cure anyone might try! Fat mums & dads & grannies eyed interest?!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Monday, June 9, 2014

Miss USA 2014

(Washington Post)


Miss Nevada Nia Sanchez crowned Miss USA = Suave maiden wins, dozens cash in (sarcasm)
(by Jason Lofts)

Wireless devices: a health threat during pregnancy?

(New Scientist)
Photo: Keoni Cabral


Wireless devices: a health threat during pregnancy? = Halt! Danger! Helping advice restricts use anywhere!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Five dead in Las Vegas shootings

(BBC)
Photo: John Beauchemin


Five dead in Las Vegas shootings = Salvo is the savage fiends' doing
(by Jason Lofts)

Sunday, June 8, 2014

Russian propaganda machine 'worse than Soviet Union'

(BBC)
Illustration: Roberto Rizzato


Russian propaganda machine 'worse than Soviet Union' = USA: In Moscow, governorship a nut and a pain in the arse
(by Aronas Pinchas)

How science helped win D-Day

(The New Zealand Herald)
Photo: Bill Strain


"Sea," said King Canute, the 11th-century Danish King of England, "I command you to come no further!" = Fierce keen commandos fought eugenicist Huns at 11th hour on D-Day, attacking Normandy line
(by Julian Lofts)

Russian hacker wanted by US hailed as hero at home

(The Daily Telegraph)
Photo: Goethe-Institut Moskau


Russian hacker wanted by US hailed as hero at home = Hahahaha! A rumour's CIA bitterly seeks Ed Snowden.
(by Julian Lofts)

The joy of sects: how to stick your nose into other people's religious beliefs

(The Daily Telegraph)


The joy of sects: how to stick your nose into other people's religious beliefs = Big eye-opener to eerie eh? Just how lots of spooky sects flourish? It isn't cool!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Missing Malaysia jet MH370: 'Whistleblower fund' set up

(BBC)
Photo: Bohan


Missing Malaysian jet: A 'whistleblower fund' set up = Who is it saw jet plane fall in? Mum bystander, I guess?
(by Jason Lofts)

Texas Republicans endorse cure-the-gay therapy

(The New Zealand Herald)
Photo: Third Way Think Tank


Texas Republicans endorse cure-the-gay therapy = Heterosexual purists try cheap degeneracy ban
(by Julian Lofts)

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Reader warning: Harvard experts say book is bound with human skin

(CNN)
Photo: Houghton Library Blog


Arsene Houssaye's book "Des destinees de l'ame" was bound in human skin by Dr Ludovic Bouland = Seems damn dubious as deadly Hannibal Lecter's "hidebound" work? Boy, invoked nauseousness!
(by Jason Lofts)

Reader warning: Harvard experts say book is bound with human skin = Our skin's extra worthy eh? Bravo! I'd run in, sew, and make RIP handbags!
(by Maurice Goddard)

CIA sends out its first tweet - and shows it has a sense of humor

(The Guardian)


CIA sends out its first tweet - and shows it has a normal sense of humor = CIA rues that the most wanted Snowden's a Russian hero off limits. SOS!
(by Julian Lofts)

Internet Giants Erect Barriers to Spy Agencies

(The New York Times)
Photo: Fibonacci Blue


Internet giants to erect barriers to spy agencies = i.e. start encrypting secrets. Irritate NSA! O, begone!
(by Jason Lofts)

Friday, June 6, 2014

Van Gogh's Severed Ear 'Regrown' From Cells Of Artist's Living Relative

(Huffington Post)


Van Gogh's Severed Ear 'Regrown' From Cells Of Artist's Living Relative = I'd feel gross, for revolting new harvest leaves art-lovers grimacing
(by Rosie Perera)

Tibetan leader calls on China to end 'repressive policies'

(The Guardian)
Photo: kris krüg


Tibetan leader calls on China to end 'repressive policies' = No press; scarce hope in bedevilled totalitarian silence!
(by Maurice Goddard)

Pennsylvania man accused of stealing human skin from hospital

(Reuters)
Photo: Juan José Montero


A Pennsylvania man is accused of stealing human skin from hospital = Hell, man! I visualise fanatic frying them as snacks (papadums). No, no, no!
(by Julian Lofts)